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The ICC press release on the new members of the cricket committee said: "Kumar Sangakkara and Laxman Sivaramakrishnan were recently elected by a vote of the 10 Test captains, and will serve on the cricket committee for a three-year term from 2013-15."
Sangakkara's name was written in the text of the entire email - Helvetica, size 13. Sivaramakrishnan's name was written in Georgia, size 16. It looked out of place and was very hard to miss.
Sangakkara is stately and respected, and was a natural fit. The players' choice for their last representative on this committee was between Tim May and Laxman Sivaramakrishnan.
May is the CEO of FICA, the players' union. He is more than its CEO: he was its very impetus for existing in the first place. Since 1997, he has fought for player rights with cricket boards. He has pushed for better security. He has been involved with care programmes for cricketers with emotional problems. And he has fought for better pay conditions, and even upfront pay, in haphazardly organised T20 tournaments.
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan is a BCCI-contracted commentator.
So ten Test captains had the choice of who to vote for. They chose the commentator.
Perhaps the players who voted against May were sick of having an independent voice on the committee. Maybe what they really wanted was an inside man who had the ear of the king. I doubt Tim May can chat with N Srinivasan anytime he wants to. Sivaramakrishnan can.
That is democracy at work. When given two choices, the players voted with their conscience and picked the person they wanted to represent them. Of course the basic problem with democracy is that people can be stupid, selfish and easily manipulated. Not that this is a democratic situation anyway. The international players of the world don't vote on their Test captain; their Test captains are appointed by the boards themselves.
As ESPNcricinfo understands, the four votes for May were from his home country of Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand. All have strong unions and are part of FICA.
But what of the rest of the world?
The BCCI is always cast as the ogre in situations like this. But MS Dhoni was the only person who would have possibly voted for Sivaramakrishnan regardless of May's history. The Indian players have no union and are not involved with FICA, and with Sivaramakrishnan being so heavily involved with Chennai - the city, at the very least - you would assume he and Dhoni have a relationship.
Misbah-ul-Haq may have been swayed and may have also responded badly to May suggesting international players boycott the yet-to-actually-exist Pakistan Premier League.
The Bangladesh Premier League was given an almighty smacking by May for the fact that it regularly didn't pay its players, or paid them really late. That might have concerned the Bangladesh captain.
And Angelo Mathews might not have taken well to May also making a big deal out of the fact that players in the Sri Lankan Premier League were not paid on time.
Of course, it is more likely that these three votes were not by aggrieved players, but from their boards. Boards that have been embarrassed by May regularly (as he has the nerve to point out that there may be financial or security concerns) and who probably don't want him on an ICC committee.
Zimbabwe's is always a swing vote, and talking about it in any real sense would be a waste of time. With all the other votes being fairly obvious and predictable, the casting decision ultimately came down to Darren Sammy's West Indies vote, which went to Sivaramakrishnan.
"Perhaps it is a play for power by some to control the message. Tim May is independent of all boards. In his role at FICA, there is probably no board he has not annoyed"
That said, if cricket boards are involved, this is not a player vote. And the entire position should be scrapped immediately. It's not even like there are no other players on the committee. The entire committee is made up of former players, apart from Sangakkara. Anil Kumble, Dave Richardson, Andrew Strauss, Mark Taylor, Ravi Shastri, Trent Johnston, Clare Connor, Gary Kirsten, Ranjan Madugalle and John Stephenson are all there. They may have many different masters these days, but they are all players.
The ICC did instruct the boards not to interfere with the process, which is similar to when the ICC wanted politics out of cricket. It's a nice idea but spectacularly unpractical.
Perhaps these players voted on conscience. Perhaps their boards pushed them that way. But why would you want to twist any arms? What is the benefit you get from replacing May with Sivaramakrishnan?
There is talk, of course, that the BCCI is trying to stack the votes of the ICC cricket committee and that is why all these votes dramatically left May. It seems odd that the BCCI would stack this committee, given that they have full control of the two committees above it; giving Sivaramakrishnan a vote hardly changes the power dynamic of the committee. And even if it did, the vote would hardly matter.
The cricket committee unanimously recommended the use of the DRS in all Tests in 2011. In 2013, we still don't have that. We may not have it for years. So why stack a board that you ignore quite easily? That already has, as its chairman, a BCCI official in Anil Kumble and another paid BCCI commentator in Ravi Shastri, as a media representative?
If it's not about votes on this fairly unimportant and easily ignored committee, what is it about?
Perhaps it is a play for power by some to control the message. May is independent of all boards. In his role at FICA, there is probably no board he has not annoyed. His job is to get the best deal for the players.
May speaks his mind at all times. His job is to call out these boards. His job is to do what is best for the players. He is no board lackey or stooge but his own man who believed so much in players having a unified voice that he created one for them.
What better way to embarrass this man, and FICA itself, than to have him ousted from his ICC role as the player's representative by the same players he works for.
With that in mind, I wonder if all international players of 2012 would have picked Sivaramakrishnan over May if they were allowed to vote in a completely anonymous fashion. Not that a vote like that would ever be allowed to happen, it's nothing more than a naïve utopian dream.
In cricket, the power is never with the people who play or pay, but always with the boards. It's not a democracy, it's a decadarchy.


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A For Accomplishment!!
All our time in kindergarten has been spent in learning "A for Apple" and that has pretty much stayed with us all this time, which is great, except, it's not! The letter 'A' has so much more to offer than only an apple (provided by Mr. Jobs or otherwise!) In a bid to learn something new, and offer you the same, dear reader- I've decided to begin a series called 'Word of the Week' that will teach us some new words from every alphabet.
Like the sound of that? Let's begin with the letter 'A'- the first letter of the English alphabets and the article "a" is used before consonants. "A" also stands for accomplishment, which well-defines the agenda of the week, to accomplish learning of some unheard and meaningful words this letter can provide.
The Compact Oxford Dictionary has a total of 52 pages under the letter 'A' containing approximately 1229 words as of now, among which we have selected some of the words which you can add in your vocabulary. Read on:
Verb. stress or single out as important.
"Kabir Khan, the women's hockey team coach, accentuated the importance of the last 17 minutes in the game that no one can snatch away from them, for their entire life, whether they win or lose."
(Chakde India)
Adjective. marked by strong anger or bitterness
"Thakur Baldev Singh was acrimonious towards Gabbar Singh for murdering his family and impairing him, and sought revenge against him through Veeru and Jai's help."
Noun. the act of binding yourself to a course of action or cause
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Adjective. showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
"Bajrangi had an altruistic bond with Munni, where all he wanted was to get her home to her parents safely."
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349D2/D2 L Hydraulic Excavator
The 349D2/D2 L offers outstanding performance, excellent control, high stick and bucket forces, impressive lift capacity, simplified service and a comfortable operator station to increase your productivity and lower operating costs.
Product Details
|Engine Model
|Cat® C13 ACERT™
|Net Flywheel Power
|289.0 kW
|130.0 mm
|157.0 mm
|Engine Power (ISO 14396)
|301.0 kW
|Net Power (SAE J1349/ISO 9249)
|289.0 kW
|Operating Weight
|47919.0 kg
|Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage
|47919.0 kg
|Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage
|45382.0 kg
|Maximum Travel Speed
|4.5 km/h
|Maximum Drawbar Pull
|338.0 kN
Hydraulic System
|Main System - Maximum Flow (Total)
|734.0 L/min
|Maximum Pressure - Travel
|35000.0 kPa
|Maximum Pressure - Swing
|31400.0 kPa
|Pilot System - Maximum Flow
|43.0 L/min
|Pilot System - Maximum Pressure
|4110.0 kPa
|Boom Cylinder - Bore
|160.0 mm
|Boom Cylinder - Stroke
|1575.0 mm
|Stick Cylinder - Bore
|190.0 mm
|Stick Cylinder - Stroke
|1778.0 mm
|Maximum Pressure - Equipment
|35000.0 kPa
|Pilot System - Maximum Flow
|TB Bucket Cylinder - Bore
|160.0 mm
|TB Bucket Cylinder - Stroke
|1356.0 mm
|UB Bucket Cylinder - Bore
|170.0 mm
|UB Bucket Cylinder - Stroke
|1396.0 mm
Service Refill Capacities
|Fuel Tank Capacity
|Cooling System
|Swing Drive (each)
|Final Drive (each)
|Hydraulic System (including tank)
|Hydraulic Tank
|Engine Oil (with filter)
Sound Performance
|ANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90 Meets OSHA and MSHA Requirements
Swing Mechanism
|Swing Speed
|Swing Torque
|149.0 kN·m
|Number of Carrier Rollers (each side) - Long - Fixed
|Number of Carrier Rollers (each side) - Standard
|Number of Shoes (each side) - Long - Fixed
|Number of Shoes (each side) - Standard
|Number of Track Rollers (each side) - Long - Fixed
|Number of Track Rollers (each side) - Standard
Operator StationEnhance your comfort, operation, and visibility. The 349D2/D2 L allows you to focus on your job.
Operator StationThe ergonomically designed operator station is spacious, quiet, and comfortable, assuring high productivity during a long work day. All switches are located in front of the operator for convenient access.
Cab Structure and MountsThe cab shell is attached to the frame with viscous rubber mounts, which dampen vibrations and sound levels while enhancing your comfort. Thick steel tubing along the bottom perimeter improves the cab's resistance to fatigue and vibration.
SeatThe suspension seat provides a variety of adjustments to accommodate a wide range of operators. The seat includes a reclining back, upper and lower seat slide adjustments, and height and tilt adjustments to meet your needs for comfort and productivity.
MonitorThe monitor is a full-color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that has the capability of displaying information in 28 languages.
Joystick Control and ConsoleLow-effort pilot-operated joystick controls are designed to match your natural wrist and arm position for maximum comfort and minimum fatigue. The right and left joystick console can be adjusted to meet your individual preferences, improving overall comfort and productivity during the course of a long work day.
Climate ControlPositive filtered ventilation with a pressurized cab is standard. Fresh air or re-circulated air can be selected with a switch on the left console.
Windows and WipersAll glass is affixed directly to the cab to maximize visibility, eliminating window frames. The upper front windshield opens, closes, and stores on the roof above the operator with a one-touch action release system. Pillar-mounted wipers increase your viewing area and offer continuous and intermittent modes.
EnginePowerful, reliable, and fuel efficient to deliver more to your bottom line.
349D2/D2 L owning and operation costs have been reduced by reverting to optimized Economy Mode each time the machine is started regardless of what mode the operator had previously selected. This will help to reduce fuel consumption up to 9 percent than its predecessor moving the same amount of material.
Emission StandardsThe Cat C13 engine has been designed to meet U.S. EPA Tier 2, EU Stage II, and China Tier 2 emission standards. The engine incorporates proven robust components and precision manufacturing you can count on for reliable and efficient operation.
Fuel SystemThe Cat C13 features electronic controls that govern the mechanically actuated unit fuel injection (MEUI™) system. MEUI provides the high-pressure required to deliver better fuel economy through finer fuel atomization and more complete combustion.
ADEM™ A4 Engine ControllerThe ADEM A4 electronic control module manages fuel delivery to get the best performance per liter of fuel used. The engine management system provides flexible fuel mapping, allowing the engine to respond quickly to varying application needs. It tracks engine and machine conditions while keeping the engine operating at peak efficiency.
TurbochargerThe Cat C13 uses a wastegate turbocharger for improved performance.
- The wastegate valve controls excessive engine boost pressure by allowing exhaust to bypass the exhaust-side turbine.
- The wastegate also reduces turbine wear in high RPM; low load conditions and optimizes air and fuel delivery for peak engine performance.
- The turbocharger increases the density of the air, enabling the engine to produce more power with few effects from altitude.
Air CleanerThe radial seal air filter features a double-layered filter core for more efficient filtration and is located in a compartment behind the cab. A warning is displayed on the monitor when dust accumulates above a preset level.
Low Sound and Vibration LevelsThe engine mounts are rubber-isolating mounts matched with the engine package to provide optimum sound and vibration reduction. Further noise reduction has been achieved through design changes to the isolated top cover, oil pan, multiple injection strategy, insulated timing cover, sculpted crankcase.
HydraulicsUncanny power and control for your multiple applications.
Pilot SystemAn independent pilot pump enables smooth, precise control for the front linkage, swing, and travel operations.
Component LayoutThe component location and hydraulic system design provide the highest level of system efficiency. The main pumps, control valve and hydraulic tank are located as close to each other as possible. This design makes it possible to use shorter tubes and lines between components, reducing friction losses and pressure drops.
Hydraulic Cross-Sensing SystemThe hydraulic cross sensing system utilizes each of two hydraulic pumps to 100 percent of engine power under all operating conditions. This improves productivity with faster implement speeds and quicker, stronger pivot turns.
Boom and Stick Regeneration CircuitsA hydraulically operated stick regeneration circuit saves energy and improves multi-function performance during the stick-in operation. The boom regeneration circuit is operated electrically, and this system is managed by the machine ECM. The system improves cycle times and fuel efficiency, increasing your productivity and reducing operating costs.
Boom and Swing PriorityThe hydraulic system on the 349D2/D2 L provides automatic priority function for boom-up and swing operations eliminating the need for work mode buttons. When the boom or swing lever is activated, the system automatically assigns priority based on operator demand.
Hydraulic Cylinder SnubbersSnubbers are located at the rod-end of the boom cylinders and both ends of the stick cylinders to cushion shocks while reducing sound levels and extending component and structure life.
Structures and UndercarriageStrong and durable, all you expect from Cat excavators.
Main FrameThe rugged main frame is built to perform in the toughest applications. The X-shaped, box-section carbody provides excellent resistance to torsional bending, and press-formed, robot-welded track roller frames provide exceptional strength and durability.
Fixed Gauge UndercarriagesThe 349D2 standard (fixed gauge undercarriage) and 349D2 L (long and fixed gauge undercarriage) contribute significantly to outstanding stability and durability.
Rollers and IdlersSealed and lubricated track rollers, carrier rollers, and idlers provide excellent service life to keep your machine in the field and working longer.
Track Roller FrameThe track roller frame is made of a press-formed, pentagonal section that is robot-welded for weld consistency and quality. The track frame has been designed so that the top of the track frame has a steep angle to help prevent accumulation of mud and debris.
CounterweightsThe 9.0 mt (9.9 t) counterweight maintains large lifting capacity and excellent stability. It's bolted directly to the main frame for extra rigidity.
TrackDurable Cat undercarriage absorbs stress and provides excellent stability. The 349D2/D2 L comes standard with grease lubricated tracks. The track links are assembled and sealed with grease to decrease internal bushing wear, reduce travel noise and extend service life lowering operating costs.
Front LinkageReliable, durable, and versatile to meet all your application needs.
Booms and SticksThe 349D2/D2 L is offered with a range of booms and sticks. Each is built with internal baffle plates and stress-relieved for added durability, and each undergoes ultrasound inspection to ensure quality and reliability. Large box-section structures with thick, multi-plate fabrications, castings, and forgings are used in high-stress areas such as the boom nose, boom foot, boom cylinder, and stick foot to improve durability. Also, the boom nose pin retention method is a captured flag design for enhanced durability.
Reach Front LinkageThe Reach boom is designed to balance reach, digging force bucket capacity, offering a wide range of applications as digging, loading and trenching. There are three reach stick options available to meet all your application requirements:
- The 2.9 m (9'6") stick is best used when you are working primarily in truck loading applications to maximize your breakout force and increase your bucket fill factor.
- The 3.35 m (11'0") stick is a versatile option that will meet the needs for most of your construction applications.
- The 3.9 m (12'10") stick is a great choice when you need additional working range like truck loading and deep trenching.
Mass Front LinkageThe mass excavation (ME) front linkage is designed to maximize machine performance through superior digging forces and a larger bucket capacity. The 6.55 m (21'6") mass excavation boom is reinforced with a large cross section for longer life and durability. The ME boom has two stick options to meet your demanding applications:
- The 2.5 m (8'2") ME stick is best for bench loading. This option also provides better breakout force for ripper and is ideal for hammer applications.
- The 3.0 m (9'10") ME stick is best when you primarily use high-capacity buckets in truck loading applications to maximize your breakout force.
Service and MaintenanceSimplified service and maintenance save you time and money.
Extended Service IntervalsExtended service and maintenance intervals increase machine availability. The maintenance intervals for engine oil and engine oil filter have been extended to 500 hours.
Capsule FilterThe hydraulic return filters are located in the hydraulic tank. The filter elements are removable without spilling hydraulic oil.
Pilot Hydraulic System FilterPilot hydraulic system filter keeps contaminants from the pilot system and is located in the pump compartment.
Radial Seal Main Air CleanerRadial seal main air cleaner with precleaner has a double-layered filter element for more efficient filtration. No tools are required to change the element.
Fuel-Water SeparatorThe water separator has a primary fuel filter element and is located in the air cleaner compartment for easy access from the ground.
Service PointsService points are centrally located with easy access to facilitate routine maintenance.
Oil Sample and Pressure PortsOil sample and pressure ports provide easy checking of machine condition and are standard on every machine.
Greasing PointsA concentrated remote greasing block on the boom delivers grease to hard-to-reach locations.
Complete Customer SupportCat dealer services help you operate longer with lower costs.
Product SupportCat dealers utilize a worldwide computer network to find in-stock parts to minimize machine downtime. You can also save money with our line of remanufactured components.
Machine SelectionYour Cat dealers can provide specific recommendations with detailed comparisons of the Cat machines you are considering before you buy. This ensures you get the right size machine and appropriate work tools to meet all of your application needs.
Maintenance ServicesRepair option programs guarantee the cost of repairs up front. Condition monitoring services and diagnostic programs such as scheduled oil sampling, coolant sampling, and technical analysis help you avoid unscheduled repairs.
Customer Support AgreementsCat dealers offer a variety of product support agreements that can be tailored to meet your specific needs. These plans can cover the entire machine – including attachments – to help protect your investment.
ReplacementRepair, rebuild, or replace? Your Cat dealers can help you evaluate the costs involved so you can make the right choice.
Work ToolsDig, hammer, rip, and cut with confidence.
Versatility and PerformanceEach Cat work tool is designed to optimize the versatility and performance of your machine. An extensive range of buckets, compactors, grapples, multi-processors, rippers, crushers, pulverizers, hammers, and shears is available for your 349D2/D2 L.
Buckets and GETCat buckets and Cat Ground Engaging Tools (GET) are designed and matched to the machine to ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency.
Utility Buckets (UD)UD buckets are for digging in low-impact, low-abrasive material such as dirt, loam, and clay.
General-Duty Buckets (GD)GD buckets are for digging in low-impact, moderately abrasive materials such as dirt, loam, gravel, and clay.
Heavy-Duty Buckets (HD)HD buckets are a good starting point when application conditions vary – especially when conditions include mixed dirt, clay, sand, and gravel.
Severe-Duty Buckets (SD)SD buckets are best suited to highly abrasive materials like shot rock, sand stone, and granite.
Extreme-Duty Buckets (XD)XD buckets are for extremely abrasive materials like high-quartzite granite.
CouplersQuick couplers allow one person to change work tools in seconds for maximum performance and flexibility on a job site. One machine can move rapidly from task to task, and a fleet of similarly equipped machines can share a common work tool inventory.
Center-Lock™ Pin Grabber CouplerCenter-Lock is a pin grabber coupler and features a patent-pending locking system. A highly visible secondary lock clearly shows the operator when the coupler is engaged or disengaged from the bucket or work tool.
E Series HammersE Series hammers bring together customer expectations for performance, quality, and serviceability along with Caterpillar manufacturing expertise. They are also quiet – a significant benefit in urban and noise-restricted work areas.
RippersConstructed from high-strength steels and built to last, Cat rippers endure in the toughest conditions. The box-section structure is reinforced for maximum rigidity, transmitting the full machine power to the material being ripped. Rippers feature a replaceable wear tip, and most models also come equipped with a replaceable shank protector.
GrapplesCat grapples make Cat excavators the ideal machine for handling loose material, sorting trash, and demolition site cleanup. An array of styles and sizes is available to match excavators to the task at hand.
Multi-ProcessorsMulti-processors do the work of many types of demolition tools by use of interchangeable jaw sets. Changing jaws allows a single unit to crush, pulverize, and perform a variety of specialized tasks such as cutting steel rebar and tanks.
ShearsCat shears are designed to take full advantage of the hydraulic flows and pressures produced by Cat excavators – all to enhance productivity without compromising safety or causing premature wear of the shear or carrier.
PulverizersMechanical pulverizers are cost-effective tools for recycling demolished concrete debris. The bucket cylinder on the excavator powers the pulverizer, eliminating the need for a dedicated cylinder, associated hydraulics, and additional installation cost.
CompactorsCat compactors make job site compaction quick, efficient, and cost effective.
CrushersThe hydraulic concrete crusher is well suited for demolition in residential areas. The tool combines several demolition operations in one piece of equipment:
- Breaking out concrete from fixed structures
- Pulverizing concrete
- Cutting reinforcement rods and small steel profiles
Integrated TechnologiesMonitor, manage, and enhance your job site operations
Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to improve your job site efficiency. Using the data from technology-equipped machines, you'll get more information and insight into your equipment and operations than ever before. Cat Connect technologies offer improvements in these key areas: Equipment Management – increase uptime and reduce operating costs. Productivity – monitor production and manage job site efficiency. Safety – enhance job site awareness to keep your people and equipment safe. Featured Cat Connect technologies include:
LinkLINK technologies wirelessly connect you to your equipment giving you access to essential information you need to know to run your business. Link data can give you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing so you can make timely, fact-based decisions that can boost job site efficiency and productivity.
- Product Link™/VisionLink® – Product Link is deeply integrated into your machine, helping to take the guesswork out of equipment management. Easy access to timely information like machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink user interface can help you effectively manage your fleet and lower operating costs.
GradeGRADE technologies combine digital design data, in-cab guidance and automatic machine control to help operators hit target grade faster and finish jobs quickly, accurately, and in fewer passes – improving grading productivity and efficiency with less rework.
- Cat AccuGrade™ – The dealer-installed AccuGrade system provides operators an easy-to-read display to deliver real-time cut/fill data to guide operators to grade quickly. Experienced operators can maintain peak efficiency levels throughout the work day, and less experienced operators can be more productive faster. AccuGrade reduces grade checking and staking, labor and material costs, and improves job site safety.
- Caterpillar offers a choice of: – Depth and Slope Guidance – for simple 2D planes and slopes – Global Navigation Satellite System – for complex 3D designs
- AccuGrade Ready Option (ARO) – The factory AccuGrade Ready Option provides optimal mounting locations, brackets, and hardware to make the AccuGrade installation quick and easy. Deep integration optimizes machine and system performance and productivity.
DetectDETECT technologies combine safety features, functionalities and alerts to enhance your job site awareness and keep your people and assets safe.
- Rearview Camera – Rear vision cameras greatly enhance visibility behind the machine, helping the operator work more safely and productively. The camera view is automatically displayed on the integrated in-cab monitor increasing awareness of the working area around the machine giving the operator the confidence to work more safely and efficiently, at maximum potential.
- Cat C13 engine
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 2, EU Stage II and China Tier 2 emission standards
- 2300 m (7,500 ft) altitude capability
- Radial seal air filters (primary and secondary filter)
- Glow plugs (for cold weather start)
- Automatic engine speed control with one touch low idle
- High ambient cooling package 52° C (125° F)
- Water separator with water level indicator sensor
- Waved fin radiator with space for cleaning
- Two speed travel
- Electric priming pump
- Fuel pressure differential gauge
- ECO and HHP
- Cat C13 engine
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 2, EU Stage II and China Tier 2 emission standards
- 2300 m (7,500 ft) altitude capability
- Radial seal air filters (primary and secondary filter)
- Glow plugs (for cold weather start)
- Automatic engine speed control with one touch low idle
- High ambient cooling package 52° C (125° F)
- Water separator with water level indicator sensor
- Waved fin radiator with space for cleaning
- Two speed travel
- Electric priming pump
- Fuel pressure differential gauge
- ECO and HHP
- Regeneration circuits for boom and stick
- Auxiliary hydraulic valve
- Reverse swing damping valve
- Automatic swing parking brake
- Boom drift reducing valve
- Boom lowering device for back-up
- Stick drift reducing valve
- Straight travel hydraulic circuit
- High performance hydraulic return filters
- Pressurized cab
- Fully adjustable mechanical suspension seat
- Adjustable armrest
- Seat belt, retractable (51 mm [2 in] width)
- 70/30 split front windshield
- Laminated upper front windshield and tempered other windows
- Sliding upper door window
- Openable front windshield with assist device
- Pillar mounted upper windshield wiper and washer
- Bi-level air conditioner (automatic) with defroster (pressurized function)
- Color LCD display with warning, filter/fluid change, and working hour information
- Control lever joysticks
- Hydraulic activation control lever (lock out for all controls)
- Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
- Radio mounting (DIN size)
- Radio ready
- 12V – 2× maximum 10A power supply
- Two stereo speakers
- Beverage holder
- Coat hook
- Openable roof hatch
- Washable floor mat
- Idler and center section track guiding guard
- Towing eye on base frame
- Grease lubricated track
- Batteries (2 × 750 CCA)
- 75 amp alternator
- 24V – 7.5 kW starter motor
- Left boom working light
- Right working light mounted in the storage box
- Interior lighting
- Left boom working light
- Right working light mounted in the storage box
- Interior lighting
- Cat one key security system
- Door and compartment locks
- Signaling/warning horn
- Rearview mirrors
- Fire wall between engine and pump compartment
- Emergency engine shutoff switch
- Emergency exit rear window
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Thursday, 8 August 2013
Gardening is not a crime: Woman charged with misdemeanor for having a garden
Gardening and crime don't really sound like they go together, but when faced with an overbearing government bureaucracy anything is possible. This video is a prime example of what happens when the government gets out of control and the corporate grocery industry has it's tentacles around the local city politicians. Julie Bass was fined and charged with a misdemeanor for planting an organic garden in her front yard.
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The garden is beautiful if everyone could have a garden like this it would improve the quality of life for everyone it is a healthy thing.ReplyDelete
It is how human kind should live. The benefits are far greater then
The risk. For all of society. Wake up and smell the possibility
Looks well kept and not an eye sore. So i say let this family be. Oh and what do we do with the yards that have extravagant landscaping like ponds, fountains, gazebos, palm trees(where not common), excessive flowers, Big Rocks or boulders, you see where I'm going with this? Any thing not in the norm should be banned? NO NO NO is my answer. If we all supposed to be the same type or kind of person/human then we would already be that. We are not, so let us be the individuals we are with dignitary uniqueness. Food for though from Jason.ReplyDelete
Leave her alone! She is doing something GOOD! Go chase some drug cookers/dealers!ReplyDelete
RIDICULOUS!!!!!!! Maybe she wants the backyard for her children to play in. Absolutely the most absurd thing I have heard thus far this year, the politician on the video is a chump. I think all the neighbors need to start growing gardens in their front yards lol. It's YOUR yard/home you should be able to do what you want as long as it isn't a mess. I swear some people just like to complain to hear themselves talk, and want to debate something just to try and 'win' something even though it's not bothersome to them, or really anyone else. These people must be on crack or something.ReplyDelete
The problem lies with being part of things like "Home Owner's Associations." THEY have control over WHAT you can and cannot DO to YOUR OWN property. People KNOWINGLY purchase homes and SIGN ON in order to live in those areas/developments, and then later down the line they find themselves wanting to add a garden, or perhaps a fence, or maybe even change the color of their home on the outside and are met with disapproval from these organizations. People need to READ ALL of what they sign BEFORE they sign it and CONSIDER what they may want in the future. It is my guess this is the situation here, but the article FAILS to tell us that.ReplyDeleteReplies
You don't need to be in a home owner's association to have these type of problems. Any city or township can make ordinances. Just living in a 'state' can cause these restrictions. The state gives power to the county and the townships/cities/village. This isn't a case of buyer beware.Delete
It's my guess that you haven't watched the video or read the thread properly, or else you would know that this controversy hinges on the word "suitable", and the local authority's interpretation of this. Nowhere is it suggested or claimed that anything the owner signed was explicit in forbidding a vegetable garden. That begs the question, why should the Home Owner's Association or whoever it is, retrospectively introduce an ordnance forbidding one when the agreement mentions nothing of the sort? Have they not read the agreement they signed?Delete
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yeah you do need to be informed.... Lawyers all work for the courts... they do not represent the people, they represent the court. They along with the judges and prosecutors all work for The Bar association. Do a little research into what the BAR is. They are bringing charges (look up what CHARGES are)against this woman when there is no injured victim in this case. From the Maxims of Law, corpus delicti, and People v. Lopez states that for EVERY prosecution there must be an injured victim. If they say the city or the state is the victim ask them to prove it cuz the burden of proof relies on them now. LEARN THE LAWS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CORRUPT GOVERNMENTS PEOPLE. If you do research in to what statues, acts and ordinances are you'll actually see they are ALL consent based. People do not trust lawyers, they do not have your best interest at heart. Its actually a conflict of interest and you can have the judges recused because both the prosecutor and the judge both belong to the BAR association. Its like playing a football game where the refs are paid by the opposite team, you'll never have a fair shot.Delete
The neighbors of this poor lady should get some pots and plant some food plants in them and stick them in the middle of their laws in protest... then it will be "common"ReplyDelete
this guy from the city said common... well shouldn't it be common that people grow their own veggies and fruit... ohh wait means these people aren't getting enough GMOs and Monsanto can't charge these people to grow these crops... that's where the real issue is... this world disgusts meReplyDelete
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Fragments from the bullet that was fired into a Queanbeyan home. Photo: Melissa Adams Bullet marks at the home. Photo: Karleen Minney
A man has been charged with 10 offences including stalking and assault after a shot was allegedly fired at the window of a home in Queanbeyan.
Paul John Barnes, 46, was refused bail at Queanbeyan Local Court on Thursday.
When refusing bail the registrar said she had considered the safety of the occupants of the house and the community, and the serious, violent nature of the charges against the accused.
She said she believed these to be unacceptable risks, and there were no bail conditions that would mitigate the risks, with the accused's only place of residence in close proximity to the victims' home.
On Wednesday at about 1am, police were called to a property on Fergus Road after receiving reports a gun had been fired at the house.
The occupants, a 31-year-old man, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl, were uninjured.
Police from Monaro Local Area Command established a crime scene at the property.
Following further investigations, officers arrested Barnes in Anne Street, Queanbeyan, at about 7.45pm on Wednesday, and took him to the police station.
Officers searched the home on Anne Street, where they allegedly found illicit drugs and other items connected to the offence.
Police said they seized nine cannabis plants ranging from 30cm to two metres tall and hidden under a blue tarpaulin.
Police also allege the accused had on one occasion pointed a shotgun at the 17-year-old girl, and on another occasion pointed a shotgun at the 31-year-old.
On the second occasion, the 31-year-old man said the accused had threatened to shoot him. The 31-year-old said he didn't care and heard a click when the accused pulled the trigger, police will allege.
The accused has denied owning a shotgun.
On another occasion, the 31-year-old man alleged Barnes threw a coffee over him and his dog.
Barnes was charged with four counts of stalking/intimidation, three counts of common assault, two counts of cultivating a prohibited plant and one count of possessing a prohibited drug.
He is due back in Queanbeyan Local Court on January 25.
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USA Today, which touts itself as the "The Nation's Newspaper," devoted just nine paragraphs on page 3A of the April 16 paper to the roughly 800 Tea Parties held nationwide yesterday.
By contrast, on Tax Day morning, readers of April 15 USA Today, some of whom probably reading USA Today over breakfast, were greeted with a front page story that was six times longer and insisted that "Most Americans OK with Big Government, at least for now."
WASHINGTON — Most Americans say they're glad Big Government is back to help through hard times. But they aren't sure they want it to stay.
The Obama administration, trying to reverse the economy's meltdown and prevent it from happening again, is redefining the role of the federal government in the economy — spending trillions of dollars, building new regulatory systems for financial institutions and effectively taking over a major part of the automobile industry.
USA Today staffer Susan Page noted the evolution of public sentiment about big government over time, quoting Reagan from his 1981 inaugural address and even conceding that a majority of Americans are concerned about the size and scope of the federal government (emphasis mine):
"In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem," he said in his 1981 inaugural address, delivered during a time of economic upheaval.
That year, Americans by more than 2-to-1 said "Big Government," not "big business," was the larger threat. Anti-government sentiment helped sweep Republicans into control of Congress in 1995. In his State of the Union address in 1996, Democrat President Clinton declared, "The era of Big Government is over."
By the time George W. Bush was elected president in 2000, Big Government was seen as a larger threat than big business by nearly 3-to-1.
Now the tide has turned, at least a bit. Reports of corporate excess and malfeasance have fueled suspicion of corporate America, and eagerness to have government turn around the economy has reduced the number who view it as a threat.
Even so, by 55% to 32% Americans still say they worry more about Big Government, a concern that Republicans have tapped in opposing Obama's programs as too costly and wrongheaded, even dangerous. Rep. Spencer Bachus told a hometown audience in Alabama on Thursday that 17 members of Congress were "socialists" who were pushing Obama to the left.
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Europe should remain firm in its target to stay away from high-carbon oil and resist the pressure from some Canadian tar sands lobbies, writes Pieter De Pous from the European Environmental Bureau.
Pieter De Pous is policy director at the European Environmental Bureau in Brussels (EEB). The following was sent exclusively to EURACTIV.
"Canada's expensive efforts to counter Europe's work on fighting climate change and to persuade EU leaders that importing oil from controversial Canadian tar sands is a good idea must be stopped in its tracks. Tar sands have only recently been considered part of the world's oil reserves as higher oil prices and new technologies have meant they have become profitable. However they are incredibly energy intensive and their production emits two to four times the amount of greenhouse gases than that of conventional oil.
Under the EU's Fuel Quality Directive, oil suppliers are obliged to take measures that will reduce the carbon intensity of their fuels 6% by 2020. A major problem for tar sands is that if the total emissions of oil extraction are taken into account, as it should under this directive, tar sands will fail to be an attractive proposition. Quite the opposite in fact.
A few weeks ago, Canadian natural resources minister Joe Oliver attacked global environmental groups for 'lecturing Canadians' on using natural resources, which is ironic considering the millions being pumped into the Canada's global oil sands PR machine. Beyond the very real risks of oil spills, the global community has every right to take note of the climate risks involved in a massive fossil fuel intensive project which will be around for decades to come.
Climate change stops at no borders. We only have to look at the Maldives and across central Africa to see that.
The truth is, this is not about environmentalists taking 'radical' positions. It is the fact that we will lock ourselves into carbon intensive markets for decades. The continued production of Canadian tar sands will delay the development of cleaner alternatives – the longer Canada produces these highly polluting hydrocarbons, the less focus there will be on creating the low carbon economy. While Canada was on its PR offensive chasing the big bucks, world leaders sat in Durban discussing a global deal on fighting climate change. The head of the International Energy Agency – hardly a radical group – had a simple message:
"The door to achieving our objectives is rapidly closing, and while I strongly urge an agreement on emissions, I have a simple message for participants in these talks: Don't wait for a global deal. Act now. You can and should implement robust policies that will give your citizens affordable, reliable access to energy in a sustainable way."
While the European Union has been patting itself on the back for catalysing progress at Durban, some of its own energy ministers have been undermining the robust policies the IEA called for by opposing measures to account for tar sands in the Fuel Quality Directive.
Canadian Government's own advisory body predicted costs of climate change to hit up to $43 billion a year in 40 years, saddling the next generation of Canadians with a burden that makes the current economic crisis look like walk in the park.
The cancellation of the Keystone project is a clear message that business as usual can no longer be accepted and that it is time to change tact. The millions of dollars pumped into the tar sands PR machine would be far better spent on following the path towards cleaner, innovative energy sources. The narrow interests of one section of Canadian business cannot be allowed to dash the interests of the billions of global citizens.
So how does this affect the EU and what can be done here to ensure that Canada acts in the best interests of future generations, not in the interest of those who just want to make a quick – and highly damaging – quick buck?
The EU's national energy experts meet on this issue on February 23. They must resist a push to water down the strength of the directive coming from the UK and the Netherlands – both countries that have self-interest in Canada principally though BP and Shell.
Rather than doing the bidding of the Canadians in Europe, both the UK and the Netherlands should back the Commission proposals as an important contribution to ensuring the continent gets on track to achieving its 80-95% emissions reduction goal by 2050.
The directive was created by Europe's leaders in 2008 as an effective watchdog to keep high-carbon oil out of Europe. Without accounting for tar sands it remains toothless. Now is the time to give that watchdog teeth."


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The pace at which bitcoin cash – the cryptocurrency that forked off the main bitcoin blockchain earlier this year – gained trading volume was "shocking," according to Circle's head of trading.
Speaking during a panel at CoinDesk's Consensus: Invest event in New York, Circle's Dan Matuszewski noted that the startup – which operates a trading desk and today unveiled a new investment-oriented app slated for release next year – was taken aback by the trading demand around bitcoin cash after it went live in early August.
"Bitcoin Cash got liquid and tradeable instantly, which was shocking to us. It was born out of nowhere … [and] became one of the biggest products we traded," he said.
Matuszewski spoke alongside Adam White, head of Coinbase's GDAX digital asset exchange; Michael Sonnenshein, GraySscale Investment director of sales and business development; and Hu Liang, founder of Omniex. The panel was moderated by Alex Sunnarborg, co-founder of Tetras Capital.
The panel – in part an introduction to the cryptocurrency industry for mainstream investors – focused on some of the challenges and considerations faced by those firms seeking to offer such services. Among those: assessing the legal standing of a particular token ahead of providing tools or resources around it.
On the question of demand among those investors, panelists spoke to what they characterized as a shifting landscape in which institutions are expressing interest – albeit cautiously.
"I think the narrative around this has really changed over the last 12 to 18 months," Sonnenshein said.
GDAX's White notably offered insight into the make-up of its user base.
"Largely by user count, most customers tend to be retail," he told attendees, noting that the trading volume itself is primarily driven by institutional-level customers.
According to Hu, the market remains a nascent one, and that the institutional investors in question are still largely on the sidelines.
"We haven't reached escape velocity yet," he said.
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QANTAS will retain its cosy duopoly on the lucrative Australia to South Africa route, after authorities issued a two-year extension to the airline's code-share agreement with South Africa Airways.
But the International Air Services Commission (IASC) came close to denying the application, admitting it would have blocked it had Virgin Blue not signalled that it planned to fly to South Africa.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) maintains the code share reduces incentives for Qantas and South African Airways (SAA) to compete on both price and services on the route.
The two airlines are the only ones to fly directly between the countries. They control about 71 per cent of the market. Their main competitor, Singapore Airlines, has about 12 per cent.
The competition regulator fears that Qantas's plans to increase flights on the route over the next six months will mean it will tighten its grip on the market before Virgin enters the fray.
Virgin's long-haul carrier, V Australia, wants to begin flying to South Africa by October, although industry insiders are sceptical about the timing. It does not plan to make its first flight between Sydney and Los Angeles until February 28 – three months later than scheduled.
The ACCC said the only competition came from carriers which flew indirect between the two continents via their airport hubs. The additional travel time ranges from seven to 16 hours.
The International Air Services Commission has repeatedly raised concerns over the years about "limited competition" and "continuing high fares" on the route.
But in its latest decision, the commission said it was heartened by both Qantas's plans to increase flights on the route and Virgin's intentions.
Under the code share, Qantas buys blocks of 100 seats on each SAA flight while the South Africans purchase up to 160 seats on each of the Australian carrier's aircraft.
Qantas flies five Boeing 747-400 return trips between Sydney and Johannesburg each week and SAA flies five A340s between Perth and South Africa's largest city. Qantas will add a sixth service next Tuesday and a seventh by the middle of next year.
A Singapore Airlines spokeswoman said the South Africa route was yet another example of consumers paying more because of a lack of competition.
"Singapore Airlines offers fares on the route that are lower than the national carrier's despite the fact that we fly via Singapore … A lack of competition on the route is keeping the fares unreasonably high," she said yesterday.


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Summary: Philadelphia attorney Mary DiNunzio, last seen in Killer Smile (2004), agrees to help her high school nemesis, Trish Gambone, at the start of this less than convincing thriller from bestseller Scottoline. Trish, whom Mary used to regard as the quintessential Mean Girl, has turned in desperation to the lawyer, the all-around Most Likely to Achieve Sainthood at St. Maria Goretti High School, because she wants to escape from her abusive, and possibly Mafia-connected boyfriend, Bobby Mancuso. Trish rejects Mary's practical suggestions for dealing with Bobby, but once Trish disappears, Mary finds herself under pressure from other high school classmates as well as people from her old neighborhood who blame her for not doing enough. Mary unwisely hides a connection with Bobby from the Feds, who then shut her out of the search for Trish when they learn of it. Scottoline fans will cheer Mary as she stumbles toward the solution, but others may have trouble suspending disbelief.~amazon.com
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All in all another fine novel by Lisa Scottoline. It makes you wonder if you would help the person who made your life hell if their life was in danger. Are you a bigger person to let go of the painful past and do good? I like to think I could but then again it would depend on the type of trouble they were in. Yes, I harbor grudges.
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