2015.09
night club - back door loading dock . with goods.
as it pull out, a larger truck with cran pulls out runing side by side.
van pulled and stop the vehicle,
bad guy jumped out - the security guard and off duty police were demand to get out.
police asked for mercy.
cran moved over and lifted the loads on the bed of the truck, and pull away
and drove to nearby descrete building with gate, and pull in.
minutes late the truck re-appear out of the gate, and drove to a different location.
picked a loose bad of "pieces" of junk- bagged,
and drove back to the club loading dock.
2014.11
bugs double in quantity when ever there is a loud noise, runs like ants. double in size over time
2014.11
building, tall apartments, with no exterior windows. items are staged along with window ledge. Someone flies along the rooms and steal CD/and DVD. Came to a familiar area/street name, and rest along a park, to evaluate the loot, passing by peeking at the loot and found the CD/DVD titles were inappropriate
Monday, November 17, 2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Single Malt Whisky Scotch, The Highlands, Orkney Island
The Macallan Cask Strength
The Highlands
The Macallan brand is synonymous with top-tier Single Malt Scotch, and the unsung hero of their portfolio is their Cask Strength. This malt hails from the Easter Elchies House of Macallan overlooking the River Spey. Like its better-known 18-year-old sibling, the Cask Strength has a sherried finish making it bright, rich and accessible; but this one explodes with caramel, brown sugar, toffee and vanilla so complex and intertwined it drinks like a dessert. It's well balanced on the palate with a sweet, tawny port, cinnamon oatmeal bouquet.
Price: $75
Highland Park 18 Year Old
Orkney Islands
It's hard to believe that Highland Park's 18-year-old Single Malt was first released in 1997, as its great reputation belies its youth. On the nose you get honey, sherry and peat coupled with almonds and light smoke, which makes it not just approachable but irresistible. It is simultaneously subtle and complex while allowing the consumer to enjoy a smooth and dynamic expression of the Orkney Islands' most prized distillery. It finishes with heather and honey mixed with earth, dried fruit and nuts.
Price: $105
Glenmorangie 18 Years Old "Extremely Rare"
The Highlands
The Glenmorangie 18 Years Old spends fifteen years of its life in classic Bourbon oak barrels. A portion is then transferred to Oloroso sherry barrels for the final three years of maturation. These barrels are then reunited to create this silky Scotch, tasting of nuts, dried sticky figs, dates and vanilla. These flavors meld together on the palate in perfect harmony, leaving a nice creamy finish with a hint of fruit, floral, almonds and vanilla.
Price: $100
The Highlands
The Macallan brand is synonymous with top-tier Single Malt Scotch, and the unsung hero of their portfolio is their Cask Strength. This malt hails from the Easter Elchies House of Macallan overlooking the River Spey. Like its better-known 18-year-old sibling, the Cask Strength has a sherried finish making it bright, rich and accessible; but this one explodes with caramel, brown sugar, toffee and vanilla so complex and intertwined it drinks like a dessert. It's well balanced on the palate with a sweet, tawny port, cinnamon oatmeal bouquet.
Price: $75
Highland Park 18 Year Old
Orkney Islands
It's hard to believe that Highland Park's 18-year-old Single Malt was first released in 1997, as its great reputation belies its youth. On the nose you get honey, sherry and peat coupled with almonds and light smoke, which makes it not just approachable but irresistible. It is simultaneously subtle and complex while allowing the consumer to enjoy a smooth and dynamic expression of the Orkney Islands' most prized distillery. It finishes with heather and honey mixed with earth, dried fruit and nuts.
Price: $105
Glenmorangie 18 Years Old "Extremely Rare"
The Highlands
The Glenmorangie 18 Years Old spends fifteen years of its life in classic Bourbon oak barrels. A portion is then transferred to Oloroso sherry barrels for the final three years of maturation. These barrels are then reunited to create this silky Scotch, tasting of nuts, dried sticky figs, dates and vanilla. These flavors meld together on the palate in perfect harmony, leaving a nice creamy finish with a hint of fruit, floral, almonds and vanilla.
Price: $100
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Quotes from Tom Magliozzi
Quotes from Tom Magliozzi:
“It's only a car.”
"Do it while you're young. You may never have another chance to do anything this stupid again!"
"Happiness equals reality minus expectations"
“How do you know if you've got a good mechanic? By the size of his boat.”
"If money can fix it, it's not a problem."
“Our Humility is what makes us great.”
“Reality often astonishes theory.”
"Life is too short to own a German car.”
“Kids: get away from the cell phones, get away from the computers, and mail someone a fish before it’s too late.”
“Non Impediti Ratione Cogitationis” - “Unencumbered by the thought process.” Tom’s self-proclaimed motto.
“Never let the facts stand in the way of a good answer”
"Some guy I met said it's amazing how we use cars on our show as an excuse to discuss everything in the world—energy, psychology, behavior, love, money, economics and finance. The cars themselves are boring as hell."
“It is better to travel in hope than arrive in despair.”
"If it falls off, it doesn't matter.”
"I like to drive with the windows open. I mean, before you know it, you're going to spend plenty of time sealed up in a box anyway, right?”
“It's only a car.”
"Do it while you're young. You may never have another chance to do anything this stupid again!"
"Happiness equals reality minus expectations"
“How do you know if you've got a good mechanic? By the size of his boat.”
"If money can fix it, it's not a problem."
“Our Humility is what makes us great.”
“Reality often astonishes theory.”
"Life is too short to own a German car.”
“Kids: get away from the cell phones, get away from the computers, and mail someone a fish before it’s too late.”
“Non Impediti Ratione Cogitationis” - “Unencumbered by the thought process.” Tom’s self-proclaimed motto.
“Never let the facts stand in the way of a good answer”
"Some guy I met said it's amazing how we use cars on our show as an excuse to discuss everything in the world—energy, psychology, behavior, love, money, economics and finance. The cars themselves are boring as hell."
“It is better to travel in hope than arrive in despair.”
"If it falls off, it doesn't matter.”
"I like to drive with the windows open. I mean, before you know it, you're going to spend plenty of time sealed up in a box anyway, right?”
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Vehicle for Traveling in North America RV Travel - 4 wheel drives - To Canada and Central America (Belize)
Vehicle #1 125CC Scooter @ 85 mpg $3000 (NEW)
Modify underseat storage - to add 5-6 gallon additional fuel storage
Extended range = 7.5 usable fuel/safe reserve fuel = 600 miles
Add REAR storage for luggage
Vehicle #2 Toyota Prius @ 50 mpg $12,000 (USED)
Nice all weather -
Usable range = 10 gallon @ 50 mpg = 500 miles
Scooter = 35 gallon
Prius = 60 gallon
Difference in fuel for a 3,000 miles travel = 25 gallon @ $2.50/gallon = 62.00
Vehicle #3 Honda Odyssey @ 23 Mpg $8,000 (USED, 8 years 110K miles)
Nice all weather, lot of storage
Usable range = 16.4 gallon @ 23 mpg = 375 miles
Scooter = 35 gallon
Prius = 60 gallon
Odyssey = 130 gallon
Difference in fuel for a 3,000 miles travel = 70 gallon @ $2.50/gallon =175
Guyana - northern coast of South America.
Guyana was originally colonized by the Netherlands. Later, it became a British colony and remained so for over 200 years until it achieved independence on 26 May 1966 from the United Kingdom.
San Antonio - Key West (1,550m)
Key West - Halifax (2,300m)
Halifax Nova Scotia - Anchorage (5,000m)
Anchorage-San Diego (3,520m)
San Diego-Panama Canal, Panama (3,770m)
Panama Canal - Belize City (1,400m)
Belize City - San Antonio (1,630m - 29H)
Average speed of 50mph = 30-33hours - 4 days of driving
Take the US281 to the Mexico boarder; Mexico - 97 - 101 -Ciudad Victoria - 180 - 80 Tampico - 180 - Heroica Veracruze,-150D - 145D (Coatzacoalcos) - 180 - Villahermosa - 186 (Chetumal) - Belize - Northern Hwy - Belize City.
Vehicle Spare Parts - to take on a trip
1a. Alternator / 1b. Starter / 1c Ignition Coil Pack 1d Serpentine belt
2a Oxygen sensor (up stream) / down stream 2b (sensor, throttle, air flow sensors)
3a Battery 3b Head lights sets 3c windshield wiper blades
4a. Oil filters 4b air filters 4c engine oil 4d transmission oil 4e rear diff oil
5a 5 gallon-gas can 5b FULL size spare tire and tire repair kit -sealer?
October 2010 - RV insurance
Wow, I didn't know the RV insurance (liability only) can be inexpensive.
I am not sure because I am getting older, or RV isn't driven as much as cars, the yearly premium is $209. or $105 for six months. It's about 40% of my typically premium for the car I commute with.
Military Combat Systems
AIRPLANES
5th generation - 2005+
-------------
F-22, Stealth, vector thrust
Sukhoi PAK-FA
J-20
4th generation (1970-200)
-----------------
Highly maneuverable
Multi-role
F-15 - larger
Su-27
F-16 -small
Mig-29
F-18 - Multi-role
Mirage 2000
4.5th generation - advanced integrated weapon targeting system
Eurofighter Typhoon
Saab JAS 39 Gripen
3rd generation (1960-1970)
Air-to-Air combat
Improvement on air-to-ground attach
F-4
A-6
A-7
Jaguar
Interesting failed to launch projects
Northrop F-20 (F-5 improvement) - extreme fast climbLight weight, cheap to operate; but - lack weapon systems payloads
new wing / replacement program - 2007 -
SHIPS
Generation of Fighter Aircraft
5th generation - 2005+
-------------
F-22, Stealth, vector thrust
Sukhoi PAK-FA
J-20
4th generation (1970-200)
-----------------
Highly maneuverable
Multi-role
F-15 - larger
Su-27
F-16 -small
Mig-29
F-18 - Multi-role
Mirage 2000
4.5th generation - advanced integrated weapon targeting system
Eurofighter Typhoon
Saab JAS 39 Gripen
3rd generation (1960-1970)
Air-to-Air combat
Improvement on air-to-ground attach
F-4
A-6
A-7
Jaguar
Interesting failed to launch projects
Northrop F-20 (F-5 improvement) - extreme fast climbLight weight, cheap to operate; but - lack weapon systems payloads
Ground Attack Aircraft
Fairchild A-10 May 72 / March 77 - in service -target retirement 2040 (63 years)new wing / replacement program - 2007 -
SHIPS
Aegis Combat System and Ships
wiki:
The Aegis Combat System is an integrated naval weapons system developed
by the Missile and Surface Radar Division of RCA, and now produced by
Lockheed Martin. It uses powerful computers and radars to track and
guide weapons to destroy enemy targets.
United States Navy, - Arleigh Burke
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Atago
Spanish Navy - Alvano Bazan
Royal Norwegian Navy - Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate
Republic of Korea Navy - Sejon
Royal Australian Navy
International Travel - Visa Required - airlines
Currency Exchange
Currency Exchange @ Airport Main Terminal charges a huge fee and 20% off the posted exchange rate.
Didn't have much luck with the exchange at the Warsaw Central train station either. Stepping down to the platform/track, the exchange rate was a lot more attractive.
Best exchange/fair exchange stations - Singapore airport
American credit cards may not work on most of newer European ATM machines. The newer credit card with embedded "smart card chip" is required to be accepted.
USAA - and other banks - owners need to call in to allow foreign ATM withdraws.
UNITED Airlines - seats and fare codes
The cheapest tickets coach
M, E, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G, N
Full fare coach
Y, B
Business Class
J
Modern International Airport
Sydney
Kansi Japan
abu dhabi
Narita
shanghai
Frankfurt
tokyo haneda
Auckland
copenhagan
London heathaw
central japan airport???
Vancouver international
kuala lumpur
zurich airport
Munich
beijing capital
amsterdam
hong kong airport
singapore changi
incheon
Mobile phone-
[/] The teleco - stationed after passing through customs.
[/] Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile (台湾大哥大) are the two major players.
[/] SIM cars are available in standard and micro-SIM
[/] To purchase SIM card, requiring two forms of official pictured ID
[/] Any prepaid plan can be top off with refill cards sold at convenience stores
[/] Taiwan Mobile/unlimited data plan (3G) // rates are similar among major companies
Mobile Broadband 1-day = NT$100 (min) 100/day avg $3.25
Mobile Broadband 3-day = NT$250 / 83/day avg = $3.00
Mobile Broadband 5-day = NT$350 / 70/day avg = $2.50
Mobile Broadband 7-day= NT$450 (max) 65 day avg = $2.25
Currency Exchange @ Airport Main Terminal charges a huge fee and 20% off the posted exchange rate.
Didn't have much luck with the exchange at the Warsaw Central train station either. Stepping down to the platform/track, the exchange rate was a lot more attractive.
Best exchange/fair exchange stations - Singapore airport
American credit cards may not work on most of newer European ATM machines. The newer credit card with embedded "smart card chip" is required to be accepted.
USAA - and other banks - owners need to call in to allow foreign ATM withdraws.
UNITED Airlines - seats and fare codes
The cheapest tickets coach
M, E, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, L, K, G, N
Full fare coach
Y, B
Business Class
J
| Fare | Domestic Upg. | International Upg. | Award Miles | PQM | PQS | Price Rank | CLASS | Description |
J
|
NA | Business Fare | 175% | 150% | 1.5 | 1 | B | Business Class. |
| O | NA | Business Award | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | B (AWARD) | Business Class AWARD TICKET (Better known as 'XC' class) |
Z
|
NA
|
Business
Class
|
150% | 150% | 1.5 | 3 | B (DISCOUNT) | Heavily discounted Business Class - CANNOT (officially) be upgraded using either miles or SWU's or Sales Dept upgrade certificates. |
| D | Yes | Business Fare | 175% | 150% | 1.5 | 2 | B (DISCOUNT) | Discounted Business fare- used also on all "Business" Class Star RTW fares. Upgradeable to F domestically. |
| C | Yes | Business Fare | 175% | 150% | 1.5 | 1 | B (FULL) | Full Fare Unrestricted Business Class. Upgradeable to F domestically. |
I
|
NA | Business Upgrade | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | B (UPGRADE) | Business Class Upgrade class from Economy (Better known as 'NC' class) |
| N | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 18 | E (AWARD) | Economy Class AWARD TICKET (Better known as 'XY' class) |
Y
|
Yes | Yes | 125% | 150% | 1 | 4 | E-1 (FULL) | 1st Tier Economy. Full Fare unrestricted Economy class |
| B | Yes | Yes | 125% | 150% | 1.5 | 5 | E2 | 2nd Tier Economy. Almost Full Fare Economy with minimal restrictions - also used Star *RTW |
| M | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 6 | E3 | 3rd Tier Economy. Almost Full Fare Economy with few restrictions. May require twice the points to upgrade than Y or B fares. |
| E | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 7 | E4 | 4th Tier Economy. 'Ted' and some low web/discount fares from early 2005. Now officially elevated to above H class! |
U
|
Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 8 | E-5 | 5th Tier Economy. Showed up Nov/03 as booking class for "TED" also in mid 2005 a high level mainline class! |
| H | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 9 | E6 | 6th Tier Economy. Higher level Economy Class with few restrictions. Some "RTW" coach is H. May require twice the points to upgrade than Y or B fares. |
| Q | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 10 | E7 | 7th Tier Economy. Discount Economy with moderate restrictions. (Bereavement tix are in Q)** Q can be a QUP that books into domestic F without the use of an upgrade instrument. Some Q fares are refundable. |
V
|
Yes | Maybe ** | 100% | 100% | 1 | 11 | E8 | 8th Tier Economy. Discount Fare Economy often with a lot of restrictions** |
| W | Yes | Maybe ** | 100% | 100% | 1 | 12 | E9 | 9th Tier Economy. Discount Fare Economy often with many restrictions** |
S
|
Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 13 | E9-10 | 10th Tier Economy. Real Lowball coach with lot of restrictions. Reports that some are not mile earning ex UK/Brazil etc. |
| L | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 15 | E9-11 | 11th Tier Economy. Discount Fare Economy with a lot of restrictions |
| T | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 14 | E9-11 | 11th Tier Economy.Heavy discount Fare Economy - often with a lot of restrictions |
| K | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 16 | E9-12 | 12th Tier Economy. Seasonal Economy Promotional Fares/Reduced Fare Gov’t contract etc |
| G | Yes | Yes | 100% | 100% | 1 | 17 | E9-13 | 13th Tier Economy. Travel Industry Economy Class fares |
| P | First Class | NA | 150% | 150% | 1.5 | 2 | F | Premium USA Transcon First Class on 3 classers |
X
|
NA
|
First Class
Upgrade
|
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | F (AWARD) | First Class UPGRADE AWARD from paid Business* (Better known as 'NF'). Please reference the class of fare for your original ticket. |
R
|
First Award | NA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | F (AWARD) | First Class AWARD TICKET (Better known as 'XF' class) |
| A2 | First Class | NA | 175% | 150% | 1.5 | 3 | F (DISCOUNT) | Two Cabin discounted Fare First Class. Round The World First is booked in this class. |
| A3 | First Class | NA | 250% | 150% | 1.5 | 3 | F (DISCOUNT) | Three Cabin discounted Fare First Class. Round The World First is booked in this class. |
| F2 | First Class Fare | First Class Fare | 175% | 150% | 1.5 | 1 | F (FULL) | Two Cabin full Fare Unrestricted First Class |
| F3 | First Class Fare | First Class Fare | 250% | 150% | 1.5 | 1 | F (FULL) | Three Cabin full Fare Unrestricted First Class |
Modern International Airport
Sydney
Kansi Japan
abu dhabi
Narita
shanghai
Frankfurt
tokyo haneda
Auckland
copenhagan
London heathaw
central japan airport???
Vancouver international
kuala lumpur
zurich airport
Munich
beijing capital
amsterdam
hong kong airport
singapore changi
incheon
Mobile phone-
[/] The teleco - stationed after passing through customs.
[/] Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile (台湾大哥大) are the two major players.
[/] SIM cars are available in standard and micro-SIM
[/] To purchase SIM card, requiring two forms of official pictured ID
[/] Any prepaid plan can be top off with refill cards sold at convenience stores
[/] Taiwan Mobile/unlimited data plan (3G) // rates are similar among major companies
Mobile Broadband 1-day = NT$100 (min) 100/day avg $3.25
Mobile Broadband 3-day = NT$250 / 83/day avg = $3.00
Mobile Broadband 5-day = NT$350 / 70/day avg = $2.50
Mobile Broadband 7-day= NT$450 (max) 65 day avg = $2.25
American Express - how to run a business
Gloria MacKenzie, a 84-year-old woman based
in Florida, was the single biggest winner of the Powerball jackpot last
week because she said someone was “kind enough” to let her step in front
of the line at Publix. As a result, the quick pick lottery ticket destined for the "nice" lady, Mindy Crandell, went to MacKenzie.
Though Crandell responded with even more kindness that "things are
meant to be for a reason," to most of the general public, it seems like
another case where the nice guy finished last.
In small business, there are many times where being "nice" will ensure a company finishes dead last. Here are five reasons you're not winning the race.
1. Settling for sub-par employees. Small-business owners need to be aggressive in searching, finding and hiring the best people. A team is only as strong as its players, and this part of the small-business game is not for the faint of heart. No matter what state the economy is in, there is always a lot of competition for top talent. It is critical for hiring to be part of an owner’s personal mission—it should never be delegated entirely. Interview passionately, relentlessly and always pay above industry compensation. Fighting to win the battle for the best employees is a key requirement to building a profitable company.
RELATED: A Foolproof Guide to Hiring the Best Candidate
2. Conceding too quickly. The most successful entrepreneurs are fierce competitors. Channel Steve Jobs, Donald Trump, Bill Gates and Larry Ellison. They compete honestly, but intensely. They never give up and play to win. Successful small-business owners think their fair share of the marketplace is 100 percent. They want all the business and are unwilling to concede any profitable customer segment to a fellow competitor.
3. Not being stubborn enough. Studies suggest that men who are “below average on agreeableness earn roughly 18 percent more than men who are considered nice." Statistically, rude people get more of what they want. At the start, forget about negotiating for a win-win. Set minimum and maximum goals. Aggressively pursue the maximum goal and never quit unless the minimum one is achieved.
4. Feelings of guilt. The small-business owner has to be merciless in firing people who are not profitable for the company after a few months. Too many owners allow poor performers to linger, and they end up hurting the entire team. The "nice guy" behavior of letting them hang on benefits no one since the other employees know who the weakest links are. Never hesitate. Give the appropriate amount of severance and cut them loose even if there is no immediate replacement. This goes for employees who have shown dishonest behavior. Practice a zero tolerance policy of “one strike and you're out."
RELATED: Have You Mastered These 5 Levels of Leadership?
5. Not seizing the lead. A small business is never run like a democracy. Some may even call its structure a benevolent dictatorship. While the leader should solicit ideas and feedback from employees and managers, there is only one vote that really counts. Majority doesn't rule at a business. Employees will follow a leader who shows confidence and commitment.
In business, owners who are always nice guys can finish last. Remember that the next time you let someone cut in front of you at the supermarket.
Read more stories about leadership in small business.
In small business, there are many times where being "nice" will ensure a company finishes dead last. Here are five reasons you're not winning the race.
1. Settling for sub-par employees. Small-business owners need to be aggressive in searching, finding and hiring the best people. A team is only as strong as its players, and this part of the small-business game is not for the faint of heart. No matter what state the economy is in, there is always a lot of competition for top talent. It is critical for hiring to be part of an owner’s personal mission—it should never be delegated entirely. Interview passionately, relentlessly and always pay above industry compensation. Fighting to win the battle for the best employees is a key requirement to building a profitable company.
RELATED: A Foolproof Guide to Hiring the Best Candidate
2. Conceding too quickly. The most successful entrepreneurs are fierce competitors. Channel Steve Jobs, Donald Trump, Bill Gates and Larry Ellison. They compete honestly, but intensely. They never give up and play to win. Successful small-business owners think their fair share of the marketplace is 100 percent. They want all the business and are unwilling to concede any profitable customer segment to a fellow competitor.
3. Not being stubborn enough. Studies suggest that men who are “below average on agreeableness earn roughly 18 percent more than men who are considered nice." Statistically, rude people get more of what they want. At the start, forget about negotiating for a win-win. Set minimum and maximum goals. Aggressively pursue the maximum goal and never quit unless the minimum one is achieved.
4. Feelings of guilt. The small-business owner has to be merciless in firing people who are not profitable for the company after a few months. Too many owners allow poor performers to linger, and they end up hurting the entire team. The "nice guy" behavior of letting them hang on benefits no one since the other employees know who the weakest links are. Never hesitate. Give the appropriate amount of severance and cut them loose even if there is no immediate replacement. This goes for employees who have shown dishonest behavior. Practice a zero tolerance policy of “one strike and you're out."
RELATED: Have You Mastered These 5 Levels of Leadership?
5. Not seizing the lead. A small business is never run like a democracy. Some may even call its structure a benevolent dictatorship. While the leader should solicit ideas and feedback from employees and managers, there is only one vote that really counts. Majority doesn't rule at a business. Employees will follow a leader who shows confidence and commitment.
In business, owners who are always nice guys can finish last. Remember that the next time you let someone cut in front of you at the supermarket.
Read more stories about leadership in small business.
Semi-Truck, to buy
Highway Tractors
I made 6-connective weekend trips to a neighboring city. I came across many 18-wheelers on the interstate highways. Some were old, boxy Peterbilts, some were very aerodynamic looking Freightliners and Volvos. Regardless of the boxy cabs, or aerodynamic cabs, they all have some kinds of "add-on" to improve the aerodynamic of overall setup. Without out a doubt, the raised wind deflector over the trailer was every one I have came across.
Another interesting observation about the trucks - there are only a few brands of truck cab integrator:
The top-selling brand of semi truck is Freightliner; it sells about a third of the 190,000 new semis sold annually. Freightliner is owned by Daimler Trucks North America, which also owns the Western Star brand. Second most popular is Navistar International, followed by PACCAR, which owns the Peterbilt and Kenworth brands. Fourth is Volvo, which also owns the Mack brand
Freightliner
Peterbilt / Kenworth
Volvo / Mack
International
Ford
Further more - Detroit Diesel, Cummins are popular engine choices for truck manufactures that don't have their own branded engines.!
Newer Semi Tractor Trucks
FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120 (CL120)
Peterbilt 386 /Kenworth T2000
Volvo VNL series, 670 (Volvo 3 types of engines)
Truck operating expense
1. Payment, if any - car loan
2. Insurance, driving habit
3. Vehicle operating expense
maintenance
wear and tear items
scheduled, expected repairs
fuel tax
Reefer - refrigerated trailer
What I had in mind was about the preventative maintenance program (PM) offered at may truck stop/commercial vehicles. In this case "Reefer" refers to the refrigerated container, or shipping trailers equipped with refrigeration system.
The refrigeration trailer/container uses combustion engine to generate the power to run the refrigeration system. It also requires the PM like tractor and trailer.
2007 Volvo 780 - 10 speed Auto $19k
2007 Volvo 780 0Volvo 465, Auto 10, FUEL SQUEEZER, 2 YRS AGO INFRAME MOTOR, 18 OLD TRANS, WELL MAINT, 80% TIRES, 30 DAY WARR. limited, NO OIL LEAKS, NO BLOW BY,
I made 6-connective weekend trips to a neighboring city. I came across many 18-wheelers on the interstate highways. Some were old, boxy Peterbilts, some were very aerodynamic looking Freightliners and Volvos. Regardless of the boxy cabs, or aerodynamic cabs, they all have some kinds of "add-on" to improve the aerodynamic of overall setup. Without out a doubt, the raised wind deflector over the trailer was every one I have came across.
Another interesting observation about the trucks - there are only a few brands of truck cab integrator:
The top-selling brand of semi truck is Freightliner; it sells about a third of the 190,000 new semis sold annually. Freightliner is owned by Daimler Trucks North America, which also owns the Western Star brand. Second most popular is Navistar International, followed by PACCAR, which owns the Peterbilt and Kenworth brands. Fourth is Volvo, which also owns the Mack brand
Freightliner
Peterbilt / Kenworth
Volvo / Mack
International
Ford
Further more - Detroit Diesel, Cummins are popular engine choices for truck manufactures that don't have their own branded engines.!
Newer Semi Tractor Trucks
FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120 (CL120)
Peterbilt 386 /Kenworth T2000
Volvo VNL series, 670 (Volvo 3 types of engines)
Truck operating expense
1. Payment, if any - car loan
2. Insurance, driving habit
3. Vehicle operating expense
maintenance
wear and tear items
scheduled, expected repairs
fuel tax
Reefer - refrigerated trailer
What I had in mind was about the preventative maintenance program (PM) offered at may truck stop/commercial vehicles. In this case "Reefer" refers to the refrigerated container, or shipping trailers equipped with refrigeration system.
The refrigeration trailer/container uses combustion engine to generate the power to run the refrigeration system. It also requires the PM like tractor and trailer.
2007 Volvo 780 - 10 speed Auto $19k
2007 Volvo 780 0Volvo 465, Auto 10, FUEL SQUEEZER, 2 YRS AGO INFRAME MOTOR, 18 OLD TRANS, WELL MAINT, 80% TIRES, 30 DAY WARR. limited, NO OIL LEAKS, NO BLOW BY,
Arts - Basic -- Needs to Know, Muisc, Joshua Bell
Mondrian - Pieter Cornelis "Piet" Mondriaan
This consisted of white ground, upon which was painted a grid of vertical and horizontal black lines and the three primary colors
Joshua Bell's Subway experiment
2007年1月，美國首都華盛頓一個地鐵站內，一名男子
... 演奏四分鐘後，一名中年男士留意到這位音樂家的演奏。他
四分鐘後，小提琴手賺到了他第一元美金。一名女子停也不
六分鐘後，一位年輕人靠在牆邊聽他彈奏，看看手錶後又離
十分鐘後，一位三歲男孩停了下來，他母親卻催他離開。男
四十五分鐘過去了，音樂家從未間斷地表演。期間只有六人
一小時後，他的演奏結束，車站恢復原狀。他離開時沒有得
沒有人知道這件事，但小提琴手原來是世界級著名演奏家J
兩天前，他在一個演奏廳裡以平均票價100美元的入場費
這是真人真事。
Joshua Bell匿名地在地鐵站裡拉奏，是為了Washingt
這項實驗引申了幾個問題：
在普通的日常生活當中，在錯的時間下，我們能感受到「美
在忙碌的生活中，我們到底還錯過了些什麼？
This consisted of white ground, upon which was painted a grid of vertical and horizontal black lines and the three primary colors
Joshua Bell "Stop and Hear the Music" by the Washington Post
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Joshua Bell's Subway experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyrS0GZdFps
2007年1月，美國首都華盛頓一個地鐵站內，一名男子... 演奏四分鐘後，一名中年男士留意到這位音樂家的演奏。他
四分鐘後，小提琴手賺到了他第一元美金。一名女子停也不
六分鐘後，一位年輕人靠在牆邊聽他彈奏，看看手錶後又離
十分鐘後，一位三歲男孩停了下來，他母親卻催他離開。男
四十五分鐘過去了，音樂家從未間斷地表演。期間只有六人
一小時後，他的演奏結束，車站恢復原狀。他離開時沒有得
沒有人知道這件事，但小提琴手原來是世界級著名演奏家J
兩天前，他在一個演奏廳裡以平均票價100美元的入場費
這是真人真事。
Joshua Bell匿名地在地鐵站裡拉奏，是為了Washingt
這項實驗引申了幾個問題：
在普通的日常生活當中，在錯的時間下，我們能感受到「美
在忙碌的生活中，我們到底還錯過了些什麼？
Car Choices
Facts:
1. A typical, relative trouble free vehicle requires $60/monthly repair/maintenance budget. (@ 25,000 year over 8 years)
2. At typical vehicle insurance ($1100/year) / registration ($90/year) and vehicle depreciation schedule of a $20K-$24K family car/small SUV $300 month OR
for a $45K luxury SUV/Sedan $500 month
3. A 25 mpg/25,000 yearly drive = $290 month fuel.
so
1. Expect to pay $660 / months to operate a vehicle or
2. about $900 /month to operate luxury vehicle, with higher depreciation schedule/maintenance cost and premium fuel, or
3. maybe $600 for smaller, less expensive compact sedan
# # # # # # #
BMW 328 vs Honda Accord EX-L Auto/CVT
38,000 - 27,100
ACCORD LX W/6M vs CIVIC EX-L W/5A
21,500 - 21,500
1. A typical, relative trouble free vehicle requires $60/monthly repair/maintenance budget. (@ 25,000 year over 8 years)
2. At typical vehicle insurance ($1100/year) / registration ($90/year) and vehicle depreciation schedule of a $20K-$24K family car/small SUV $300 month OR
for a $45K luxury SUV/Sedan $500 month
3. A 25 mpg/25,000 yearly drive = $290 month fuel.
so
1. Expect to pay $660 / months to operate a vehicle or
2. about $900 /month to operate luxury vehicle, with higher depreciation schedule/maintenance cost and premium fuel, or
3. maybe $600 for smaller, less expensive compact sedan
# # # # # # #
BMW 328 vs Honda Accord EX-L Auto/CVT
38,000 - 27,100
ACCORD LX W/6M vs CIVIC EX-L W/5A
21,500 - 21,500
Books to Read
The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
Sit at the foot of a native elder and listen as great wisdom of days long past is passed down. In The Four Agreements shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel Ruiz exposes self-limiting beliefs and presents a simple yet effective code of personal conduct learned from his Toltec ancestors. Full of grace and simple truth, this handsomely designed book makes a lovely gift for anyone making an elementary change in life, and it reads in a voice that you would expect from an indigenous shaman. The four agreements are these: Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best. It's the how and why one should do these things that make The Four Agreements worth reading and remembering. --P. Randall Cohan
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand 1957
The book explores a dystopian United States where many of society's wealthiest citizens refuse to pay increasingly high taxes, reject government regulations and disappear, shutting down their vital industries. The disappearances evoke the imagery of what would happen if the mythological Atlas refused to continue to hold up the sky.
Three Laws of Performance
The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life by Steve Zaffron
A proven system for rallying all of an organizations' employees around a new vision and ideas for making the vision stick
When something at work isn't going smoothly, managers struggle with what part of the problem to tackle first. Do they start with cost reduction? Or should they go for process improvements first? The authors—who have helped hundreds of companies and individuals change and improve—say spend time and money adjusting the systems in which people operate, rather than targeting people and their performance directly. The authors show that it's in fact possible to change everything at once—with a focus on making such transformations permanent and repeatable.
Brand-new Introduction written for the paperback edition
Filled with illustrative examples from Northrup Grumman, BHP-Billiton, Reebok, Harvard Business School, and many others
Two experts in the field show how to make major transformations happen
The book outlines a process for engaging all employees to buy-in to an improved vision of an organization's new and improved future.
The Secret and Love the One Your With.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
Sit at the foot of a native elder and listen as great wisdom of days long past is passed down. In The Four Agreements shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel Ruiz exposes self-limiting beliefs and presents a simple yet effective code of personal conduct learned from his Toltec ancestors. Full of grace and simple truth, this handsomely designed book makes a lovely gift for anyone making an elementary change in life, and it reads in a voice that you would expect from an indigenous shaman. The four agreements are these: Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best. It's the how and why one should do these things that make The Four Agreements worth reading and remembering. --P. Randall Cohan
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand 1957
The book explores a dystopian United States where many of society's wealthiest citizens refuse to pay increasingly high taxes, reject government regulations and disappear, shutting down their vital industries. The disappearances evoke the imagery of what would happen if the mythological Atlas refused to continue to hold up the sky.
Three Laws of Performance
The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life by Steve Zaffron
A proven system for rallying all of an organizations' employees around a new vision and ideas for making the vision stick
When something at work isn't going smoothly, managers struggle with what part of the problem to tackle first. Do they start with cost reduction? Or should they go for process improvements first? The authors—who have helped hundreds of companies and individuals change and improve—say spend time and money adjusting the systems in which people operate, rather than targeting people and their performance directly. The authors show that it's in fact possible to change everything at once—with a focus on making such transformations permanent and repeatable.
Brand-new Introduction written for the paperback edition
Filled with illustrative examples from Northrup Grumman, BHP-Billiton, Reebok, Harvard Business School, and many others
Two experts in the field show how to make major transformations happen
The book outlines a process for engaging all employees to buy-in to an improved vision of an organization's new and improved future.
The Secret and Love the One Your With.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)