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Opinions on occupational licensing, in its current state?

can definitely use some reform. i haven't done extensive research on the subject but just from what i know some licenses seem a bit ridiculous. like here in california to become a barber you need 1000 hours of schooling. that seems a bit much. and i've heard of other states regulating shit like interior designers. wack. i know nyc has issues with its licensing of taxis. it's a whole thing that i don't really understand.

but i do think licensing makes sense for certain occupations. i wanna make sure armed security guards, truck drivers, forklift operators, nurses, lawyers, restaurants, food trucks, etc, all have some minimum standards for the sake of the public's safety. figuring out which occupations to license and which to de-regulate is probably going to be debatable though (i go back and forth between decreasing and increasing standards for teachers) and i'm certainly not privy to all the nuance of each occupation.

and then there's the issue of these licenses being cost prohibitive (in both money and time). also most licensing is done at the state or local level so sometimes it's an issue when a person is licensed in a profession and then moves to another state that also requires its /own/ license.

so i do believe there should be /some/ reform. probably deregulate some occupations and leave others alone depending on the risks associated with the occupation. also creating some kind of national standard for these occupations. and of course reducing some of these costs to make them more accessible. maybe create a "lower" tier of licensing -- some kind of certificate instead of a license.

but again i'm really not sure about the specifics. i'd have to do more research. if i was governor of california i would create some kind of commission to review our licensing regulations.

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A Peek into the Life of a Crane Operator

For David, it’s always a thrilling experience.

David, 49, is working as a crane operator for the past 25 years with a crane rental agency and has been operating cranes confidently during the busiest phases of construction and to tight schedules.

“The work life of a tower crane operator is filled with responsibilities. Getting the tower crane to the construction site is the first challenge when my working day starts. The next one is climbing up the crane for its routine inspection.”, says David.

His main duty is to operate the crane used for lifting and relocate the construction materials and heavy objects. He is responsible to operate the levers on the control console and control crane movements.

After the routine checkup, he notes his observations and jots downs what work needs to be done.

David wakes up early in the morning and is the first to arrive at the site. Since tower cranes are easily affected by heavy winds, storms and other climate changes, David, as a responsible crane operator notices the behavior of weather and then commences his work. After the team shows up, he discusses with them the work tasks and goals associated with them.

Working alone from a height of 500 feet in a crane is a stressful task. A crane operator works from a small control room on the deck of the crane for many hours until the task is completed. A small human or equipment error may lead to huge accidents causing loss of equipment or life.

But David is experienced and mature enough to handle a critical situation.

He remembers, “Initially, I used to become anxious even with a slight sway of a tower because of wind. The tension would affect my concentration on work. This would also impact my communication with ground crane operators. But, with time, I adjusted myself with such situations. This job improves your mental strength.”

He further tells, “I always pay attention at the movements of other equipment and people on the ground. I cannot take them for granted. But this doesn’t mean I work with a tense mind. I always take decisions calmly. It’s really a thrilling experience when going up and working from there. I can experience the mesmerizing beauty of early morning city.”

Talking about his family’s attitude towards his nature of the job, David proudly says, “My family has been always supportive of me. During the initial days of my work, my wife used to worry a lot about me climbing the crane and working from such height. But, when my projects became successful and I got an appreciation for my responsible work management, she became stress-free.”

He further adds, “However, whenever my mother watches any crane accident news on the television, she gets scared and asks me to change my job. Otherwise, she is also proud of her son’s achievements.”

David is satisfied with his job life and expresses his will to work as a crane operator as long as his body allows him.

The story of David is almost similar to the stories of many crane operators around the world with some variations.

Crane operators work with various types of cranes like tower cranes, mobile cranes, truck cranes, crawler cranes etc.

Each crane has its unique way of functioning. A well-trained crane operator is expected to know all the ins and outs of the crane that he is going to handle.

Challenges for a Crane Operator:

•    Changing weather conditions is the biggest antagonist of all crane operators. They try to work productively in all weather and temperature conditions. Some of these conditions are:

1.    Wind gusts affecting the safe lifting process of a load.

2.    Cold temperatures affecting the hydraulic features.

3.    The load becomes unpredictable if it has more sail area.

4.    Heavy rains, fog or snow can create visibility distortion at dangerous levels.

•    Another major challenge for crane operators is variations in ground conditions. For a proper crane set-up, the ground must be leveled with good soil conditions. Poor ground and soil conditions can cause a crane to slip or sink causing damage to the equipment.

Safety and Qualifications:

Before the crane operation, the crane operator must ensure the proper setup and planning of the equipment for safe and efficient task performance.

He should spend enough time to:

•    Complete systematic checks on the equipment.

•    Closely examine the crane for any leaks, cable wear, electrical gauge issues etc.

•    Check computer LMI issues.

He should see that all the staffs working with the crane are qualified to signal and rig the loads in a correct manner.

A bad judgement, communication or signal may increase the risk of a crane collapse.

Increased safety policies and regulations in the crane industry are leading individuals to seek more advanced training and certifications.

NCCO certification, OSHA training, CDL license Forklift certification, Rigger certification etc. are some of the certifications a crane operator should have to handle any crane confidently.

Crane operators working with Delta Cranes are experienced and well-trained with the necessary certifications.

Delta Cranes is a leading truck crane rental company in Northern California. You will get safe, efficient and cost-effective solutions to meet all your project requirements.

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Taiwan PU Corporation was founded in 1986 in Taipei and set up the TPU Extrusion Molding Factory at Kaohsiung in 1987. We set up the Pingtung Plant to make PU finished products and CPU Casting PU Materials in 1990. The Wuxi Plant was established in Jiangsu, China in 2001. In 2003, we set up the North America Marketing Office in California, U.S.A.. The Dongtai Plant in North Jiangsu, China was established in 2006. Taiwan PU Corporation’s management philosophy is “Honesty, Quality, Innovation, and Service” and is always devoted to providing the customers with the excellent quality, prompt and thoughtful service. Taiwan PU Corporation is a professional maker of Polyurethane Materials and Finished Products. We can manufacture various kinds of polyurethane products according to any client’s special requirement. We can offer Polyurethane Products about 1,200 tons per month and our polyurethane materials are mainly including TPU Hot Melt Adhesives, TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane), TPU Hot Melt Adhesive Powder, PU Adhesives, Moisture Reactive PUR Hot-Melt, Doming Casting PU, TPU Adhesives, TPU Adhesive for Ink, CPU (Casting Prepolymers), TPU Elastomers, Moca, CPU Casting Polyurethane, MPU (Millable Urethane), Water based PU. Our main finished products are including PU Pneumatic Tubes, PU Spiral Tubes, PU Air Hoses, PU Rod, PU Pipe, PU Sheet, PU Film, PU Round Belt, PU Pentagon Belt, PU Rough Belt, PU Printing Squeegee, PU Forklift Wheel, PU Friction Wheels, etc.. It is our best assurance of competitiveness for offering the excellent products and service to own the professional and precise manufacturing equipments and outstanding technique. In order to advocate the management responsibility of loving our earth and protecting the environment, our firm has been awarded a number of certifications such as: DIN ISO 9001 & 14001…and so on. Taiwan PU Corporation (TPUCO) has already been a well-known company which enjoys the high reputation in the world. In the future, we will go on adhering to the management concept and spirit to provide the clients with the best service and excellent products to create a win-win situation.

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Service Welder III - Phoenix Products

Company Overview:

In 1962, Ring Power Corporation became a full-line Caterpillar dealer in North Florida, and later expanded its authorized territory to include Central Florida.

Today, Ring Power Corporate headquarters in St. Augustine oversees the operations of 18 branch locations throughout the state of Florida, including large regional facilities in Tampa and Orlando and crane and forklift sales and service facilities in Pompano and Miami. Ring Power also has eight facilities outside of Florida – Rhode Island, New Jersey, the Carolinas, Georgia, Texas and California – to serve the needs of other specialized industries and customers.

Ring Power Corporation has become one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the Southeastern United States through dedication to the mission of customer service. In order to preserve the “Customers First” reputation that Ring Power was built on, we continually train our employees and work closely with our customers to assure complete satisfaction, especially after the sale.

Currently, more than 2,000 employees at 26 locations throughout Florida and the United States work hard to provide the highest quality construction equipment, backed by responsive, professional service and support at every level.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Job Role Conducts all assigned work in a safe manner, adhering to all applicable safety, environmental and contamination control policies, procedures and regulations. Wears proper personal protective equipment.

Maintains a minimum set of tools required for job performance to disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications.

Attends and successfully completes required technician training classes.

Prepares parts or materials to be welded and performs the appropriate welding for the needed repair as per experience or specified procedure.

Works in the assigned area in a neat and orderly fashion, constantly looking for ways of improving the methods of work, work area, and safety standards.

Research repair needs and order parts as needed. Completes required documentation utilizing appropriate software to document repairs performed on equipment, and accounting for repair times.

Approaches work in a positive manner and maintains conduct that is supportive of the work Team. Contributes to Team efforts by accomplishing tasks on time while maintaining safety and quality expectations.

Assists with maintaining proper facility appearance and shop conditions by following proper contamination control guidelines, including housekeeping, and performing other general maintenance duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Competencies Safety: fully supports, encourages and follows safe work behavior, and considers safety of paramount importance in the workplace.

Job Specific Skills: Demonstrates the required depth and mastery of knowledge and skill associated with the job as identified in the Learning Management System (LMS) and other applicable sources. Demonstrates the effective application of the job specific knowledge, skills and ability required to resolve job related challenges in the workplace. Refer to job specific training requirements for the job identified in the LMS.

Communication: Uses active listening skills, conveying information with the appropriate medium that is clear and easily understood. Uses feedback to verify effective and accurate communication has occurred. Ensures that others having a need to know are kept informed about developments, progress, problems and plans through consistent, effective communication. Avoids surprises.

Takes Initiative: Takes appropriate action to resolve issues without requiring direction. Seeks out others involved in a situation to learn their perspectives. Makes difficult decisions in a timely manner. Is willing to make decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations, when time is critical. Assertive in a group when it is necessary to facilitate change, overcome an impasse, face issues, or ensure that decisions are made.

Results Oriented: Has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieve desired results in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Remains focused, does not get bogged down in unnecessary detail. Identifies and utilizes the most efficient methods to successfully achieve tasks on time despite unforeseen events. Driven, maintains a sense of urgency and adjusts schedules as needed to achieve without sacrificing quality of work.

Confidence and Drive: Confident in one’s own ideas and capability to be successful; willingness to take an independent position in the face of opposition. Approaches challenging tasks with a “can-do” attitude. Driven to see projects and tasks through to successful completion, is not swayed by resistance and focuses on achievement of the initiative.

Adaptability: Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Adapts approach, goals, and methods to achieve solutions and results in dynamic situations. Recovers quickly from setbacks, and finds alternative ways to reach goals or targets. Open to different and new ways of doing things; willing to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.

Credibility: Demonstrated concern to be responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. Maintains commitments. Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others. Is honest and forthright with people. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Punctual, follows instructions, policies, and procedures.

Personal Development: Takes responsibility for personal learning and development by acquiring and refining technical and professional skills needed in job related areas. Obtains developmental opportunities proactively. Actively seeks and embraces growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Formal Education High School diploma or GED

Experience 6 months or less

Required / Credentials Able to easily and effectively comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing with employees and customers.

Completed required training curriculum to be designated a Service Welder III.

Must possess thorough knowledge of safety requirements and procedures related to oxygen/acetylene welding, cutting, and heating.

Must possess thorough knowledge of safety requirements and procedures related to carbon air arc metal removal.

Not Required but Highly Desired Criteria Post High School trade school desired.

Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant Dealer software programs.

3g and 4G SMAW & FCAW certifications.

Updating of Knowledge Job requirements frequently change requiring re-training once or more per year.

Responsibility for Change, Innovation, Overall Improvement, and/or Effectiveness Problem Solving Job requires problem solving ability, established examples / guidance are not always available

Creativity Job requires some creativity to generate solutions or improve effectiveness within well-established boundaries.

Autonomy Job is regularly monitored to determine outcomes. Assignments allow some discretion in decision making and setting priorities within well-established parameters.

Working Environment Stress Load Occasional exposure to these stresses (less than 20% of the time).

Workload Fluctuation Job frequently involves changes in priorities, complexity and/or quantity of work.

Work Schedule Work is typically performed during regular business hours with occasional requirements to work nights, holidays and weekends.

Organizational Impact A person’s performance in this job has considerable immediate impact on expense, efficiencies or achievement of overall department objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility Job has no subordinates / no supervisory responsibility (may work independently or as a member of a team)

“O”: Occasionally – (up to 3 hours/day)

“F”: Frequently – (3-6 hours/day)

“C”: Constantly – (6-8 hours/day)

F: Climbing O: Balancing O: Stooping F: Kneeling F: Crouching F: Crawling F: Reaching C: Standing F: Sitting F: Walking O: Feeling F: Fingering F: Grasping F: Repetitive Motion C: Talking C: Hearing

F: Pushing – Up to 25 lbs. F: Pulling – Up to 25 lbs. F: Lifting – Up to 25 lbs. O: Pushing – 26-50 lbs O: Pulling – 26-50 lbs. O: Lifting – 26-50 lbs. O: Pushing – Over 50 lbs. O: Pulling – Over 50 lbs. O: Lifting – Over 50 lbs.

“O”: Occasionally – (up to 3 hours/day)

“F”: Frequently – (3-6 hours/day)

“C”: Constantly – (6-8 hours/day)

C: Inside conditions: Protection from weather but not necessarily from temperature change. O: Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. O: Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. F: Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. F: Noise: sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level F: Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body. F: Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions (i.e. proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to heat and/or chemicals. F: Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation. F: Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. O: Air particulates / contaminants: the worker is required to wear respirator.

RING POWER CORPORATION, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Is there more opportunity in life insurance sales or as a real estate agent?

I am wondering what is more lucrative life-insurance sales or real estate. I have a passion for both of them I am just wondering what is the most lucrative and what offers the biggest opportunity to become a millionaire in. I have been offered a position at mass mutual. I have a big interest in investing and stocks. They sell mostly insurance products. But you can also get your series 6 and 7 and sell securites. What is the biggest earning potential, life insurance sales, or working as a real estate agent. Any guidance would be great. I'm on a road trip so If there are typos my apologys.""

How does auto insurance work?

If you are in an accident and its not your fault ,who pays for your damages? Also what happens if you parents lend you there car but you werent on there insurance and now after the accident you are on the insurance. Can the insurance cover you now that you have been add to your parents insurance.""

Insurance on g35 coupe?

I'm looking at buying an infiniti G35 coupe (don't want the sedan) couple years older though maybe an 03 or 04. I'm just wondering how much insurance is going to be roughly? I'm in the process of getting some quotes, but just some insight and second opinions would be nice. Anything specific I can do to keep insurance lower? I'm currently driving an 05 mazda 3 and I'm 20 years old with clean driving record. I know there is alot to factor in such as where I live and how much it is going to be driven, but if right off the bat if insurance is going to be killer than I won't even bother. any input is welcome, thanks in advance!""

Is it expensive to insure a Prius?

I want to invest in buying a toyota prius but I heard that the insurance for these vehicles is expensive. I have Allstate insurance. Anyone who owns a prius, is the insurance ...show more""

Would I able to stop my car insurance if the car has not been fully paid?

I bought a car, mazda protege and I'm planning to just store the car in my garage and not drive it for a year. obviously , Im not gonna be using it so its stupid to have an insurance for it. but the car is financed from a bank, I owe the bank a car loan. would the bank care if theres no insurance on the car. help pls.""

Does having a bump in a company vehicle affect my personal Car insurance?

I have been asked to drive the home delivery van's for a supermarket, I haven't agreed yet as I want to know in the unlikely event of a bump would this affect my personal car ...show more""

How much does it cost to own a car right now?

looking at a 1.5cc car costing abt 13k....how much will i have to pay a mnth for the car including insurance, parking etc?""

What are some Big name Insurance companies?

Admitted Carriers I believe is the Term for Big name/Most Legitimate. I am in California. Please give me a list, of all the ones u can think of, all the commercials u can remember, what ever. I need to contact every single big name company, I am shopping for Commercial Insurance, & Need to find The Best price & Best policy thank you very much! & May god bless you!""

2006 cadillac cts insurance rate for teens?

i want my dad to give me his car but i wanted to know how much the insurance would be its the base 2006 2.8L cts and its salvaged , so yeah state farm rates would be a +, State of California""

Do I have to have car insurance in wis?

I have a car that is old, ( a VW Fox to be exact) and i was wondering if i need to have car insurance for it? i use the car for nothing more than to drive to work and back, because of the amazing gas milage, but i was woundering if im going to get into trouble if im ever pulled over and dont have insurance. I live in WIS so keep that in mind. Any help would be welcome. thx ahead of time.""

My daughter is 17 next week....where can I get cheap car insurance from? I want to add her on to my policy?

She will be an additional driver. My existing insurer has refused because of her age and inexperience.

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How much would car insurance cost for me?

i'm 16 and i live in the southern california area, around north hollywood. i would be driving a honda accord, thats leased so far but we're (family) is planning on buying it soon. i also have pretty good grades. how much do u think it would cost? and which auto insurance is best and the cheapest?""

Cheap sr22 insurance?

I'm looking for a cheap sr22 insurance. Anyone can help me? Thanks

Whose insurance will be raised?

A couple weeks ago I let my grand daughter borrow my car to run up to the store for me. While she was gone, she was in a car accident in the parking lot of HyVee. She gave my insurance because she was in my car. Will my insurance be raised, or will her's? We have different insurance companies.""

""Car Insurance, young male?""

I'm 18, i applied for a 6000+ loan and was approved, I didn't even need a cosigner because my income is very good. Its too bad the insurance company's just DESTROY ME when I find a car I like. I dont wanna drive a damn beater, I dont care how much it will save me. I am currently insured under state farm, they told me insurance for a mitsubishi diamante vr-x would be about 2800 a year.... My family has been with state farm since my grandpa, we have insured over 30 cars in our familys, and this is just the terrible quote they give me!? Its despicable, I refuse to insure with them. What are some good insurance companys that will cost less? I already checked e-surance and the price was better by far.""

Where can a Construction company get a cheap insurance and bond?

Hello, I just started a small family construction company ( tile ) and would like to know where you can get a cheap bond from. Our company is in Seattle Washington. Can someone please help me with this. It would be great if it can be as cheap as it gets. we are on a budget. Thanks in advance""

About life insurance?

i am 35 year old and i have one daughter of 1 year.i want to take policy for myself and for my wife also.we both are in govt jobs.plz suggest me best policies

Insurance rates for 2003 F150?

Ok, so I'll start off by saying I'm 15, and when I do turn 16, I want to get an F150. My question is, what can I expect to be the insurance rates on a car like that? I've read from multiple websites that despite being a truck, it has decent rates because it's extremely safe and is reliable. Can anyone give some information or direct me to a website that would help me out?""

Fast cars with low insurance costs?

id like 0-60 inunder 6 seconds but low(ish) insurance rates for someone under 21. New, used, whatever.""

What is the cheapest car insurance for a 20 yr old new driver? In Texas?

I am getting a car and my license soon and I need to figure out what would be the absolute most affordable insurance I can get is. I live in TX

How much does it cost to insure a 1999 Audi?

I am a 16 girl and just bought a 1999 Audi in Vermont. How much will it cost to insure the car?

Why is insurance expense debited?

Why is insurance expensive debited? First it says Markell Company purchased one year automobile insurance policy on September 1, 20-2 at a cost of 1800. At the time of the purchase, the accounting clerk would make the following journal entry. Sep 1: Prepaid insurance 1800 DR, Bank 1800 CR Then it says since the insurance was purchased on September 1, four months of coverage have been used and eight months of coverage. Dec 31 Insurance Expense 600 DR, Prepaid Insurance 600 CR I can understand why prepaid insurance is credit because it is deducted each time as the months ago until is it fully done.""

Need advice on qualifying for subsidized health insurance?

I'm an older full-time college student and my husband works full-time at Walmart. In the past three years, I've been through 4 cancer related surgeries, which were paid for by the breast/cervical cancer Medicaid program. Unfortunately, follow up care and monitoring aren't covered and I was dropped from Medicaid. I'm now on my husband's health insurance, which is basically worthless because our income is under $20,000/yr and the policy has a $4500 deductible plus 20% after. I haven't seen my oncologist for over a year because we can't afford the expensive scans, biopsies, and lab work associated with cancer follow-up with a deductible that high. I thought my situation would change in 2014 with Obamacare. I recently learned from the healthcare.gov website calculator that our income is low enough to qualify for expanded Medicaid (which our state decided not to expand), but I don't qualify for the health insurance subsidies I desperately need because the outrageous deductible health insurance from my husband's job covers spouses. How can a couple with an income so low they would qualify for expanded Medicaid be ineligible for subsidies? I am completely devastated over this and I don't know what to do. Not being able to afford cancer follow up care is putting my life in danger. Even if my husband's employer (Walmart) quit covering the spouses of full-time employees, I think that would only apply to new hires because of the grandfather clause. If getting subsidies was based on income alone the way it should be instead of access to employer provided coverage, I would qualify for a zero deductible policy and $3 co-pays with a monthly premium of around $60. I could then afford the expensive health care I need. We live in a college town so if my husband got a different job, he'd make even less than he does now and we would probably end up homeless. If my husband transfers and we move to a state that's expanding Medicaid, I'll have to quit school and get rid of my German Shepherd and Siberian Husky since it's almost impossible to find a landlord that allows them. We thought another option might be to get a divorce on paper and co-habitate until our situation changes (completing my degree and getting a good job so I can afford the deductible), then re-marry. When I asked about that, someone actually accused me of wanting to commit fraud! How can anyone think of something like fraud when a situation is endangering someone's life? I am desperate to somehow qualify for health insurance subsidies without lying, which could get us in trouble. Any ideas?""

How much does insurance cost for a new young driver with a brand new car in newyork city?

How much does insurance cost for a new young driver with a brand new car in newyork city?

Does car insurance claims effect youre house insurance rates?

i have had two auto claims that were my fault one was an electrical fire(total loss) when the car was parked and the other was a collision with a deer(total loss). now my question is when i go to get home insurance (just bought a house for the first time) will those two claims effect my rates on my home insurance or just auto insurance rates will be effected.

I need a life insurance policy that is affordable for my mom who has cancer?

I do not have alot of money and I am trying to find a life insurance policy that I can afford for my mom. Sha has cancer in her throat and I can not find an insurance company that will give her insurance under $100 a month. Ant ideas?

Motorbike and car insurance?

With fuel prices in the uk soaring and having to drive 120 miles a day I am seriously considering buying a motorbike to save both time and money. Thing is I'm gonna still need a car for the winter months when we have to deal with increasingly heavy winters... So my question is do i have to pay 12 months insurance for both a car and a bike or is there any way of having a policy that I can put on hold for the months that either vehicle isn't being used?

New Driving Licence - Insurance?

Okay Heres the plan! Im 18! Ive passed my driving test today, and looking for car insurance the cheapest way ive found is using my mothers policy with 19 years experiance with no claims ever, however shes never had her own policy.. were going to share the same car 1.6 escort 16v quite a hefty engine for my age yeah but still cheapest i can get it, is 1900 Any tips to make it cheaper, or what ever Ive tried all the top brands, equity, tesco, aa, ,quinn direct, churchill, direct line etc so far quinn is the cheapest.. but the first initial premium month is too much to pay (400) help!""

Has anybody had Northern Neck Home owners or car Insurance are they good ?

Im thinking about changing insurance and they gave me real good quotes but i have never heard of them

What IS affordable health care? How much does it cost?

All these questions are answered in insurance policies today, but with this bill, we are asked to support it without any of this information. How is that fair or just? Am I just to accept that the government will determine for me how much I am expected to pay and STILL support it?""

How do I find out my car insurance rates before I get a car?

I haven't bought a car yet because a lot depends on how much insurance will be. I'm a 27 single female living in Boston, I've had a license since 18 but never drove so it expired and I recently renewed it. I don't have anything on my record. I would be the only person on the insurance. I went online but they required the make and year of your car to calculate the rates.""

Car Insurance Firms NOT on Comparison Sites?

Can anyone give me a list of car insurance companies that ARE NOT on comparison web sites like Confused.com? My insurance is up soon and I want to make sure I get the best deal by checking with as many of the big companies as possible. I will be using Confused, but I also want to check with the ones that aren't on there. Thanks.""

Is it a good idea to get insurance on your DSLR camera?

if so, which one is the best insurance.""

Does my employer have a right to my car insurance information?

I don't even drive to work, my husband drives me to work and then drives himself to work. And I tell them that I don't use my car for work and that my husband drives me to work. So the way I see it, they don't need that information, and the car insurance is in my husband's name, not mine.""

Who has the cheapest car insurance?

who do you think? im looking for east coast providers

Does car insurance cover this..?

my freind borrowed my car and he and his father went to the mall,his father got into a car accident which was his fault.now the car is totaled.i only have basic insurance does that cover my car or am i out of a car?""

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Car insurance help!!?

So about a month and a half ago, someone kicked my car at night and left a big dent. I was stupid and called insurance and they gave me two options: fix the car or take a cash settlement. However, no matter what I do, my monthly insurance rate is going to go up even though it was not my fault. I think this is ridiculous and not worth it and I just want to cancel the claim. But I have been told that once a claim is put in, there's nothing you can do and once you hit three claims, your overall premium goes way up. What do I do? Should I just stop contacting the insurance company and after a while they have to close the claim? I wanted to sell the car this week but I guess that adds too many complications...""

Cheap car insurance for teens?

I'm 17 and interested in either a Clio, Punto or Polo. I've looked everywhere!""

Is it against the law to drive without insurance?

Been driving for 30years clean here in Canada with know accidents, until I got into my first incident a few years ago, my insurance went up more then doubled!!, The insurance company RBC didn't want to forgive me on my first accident told me I had too wait 6 years, I I feel this is extortion, Im almost tempted to drive with out insurance is this recommended?""

Will my car insurance rate rise if someone on my policy gets in an accident?

If I add someone onto my car insurance policy and that person gets in an accident, will my rate climb. If it does can I remove that person from my policy to keep my rate the same.""

Insurance cost for 2.3l fox body mustang 16 year old?

I am 16 and considering purchasing a 2.3l four cylinder mustang. These were made from the mid 80's to early 90's. They have like no power but get good mpg. I am worried that insurance companies would see the word mustang and give me a high rate. BTW my sister is 17 and pays only 50 a month on a family plan for a 1995 suzuki sidekick.

Car Insurance?

I want to cancel my insurance or rather freeze it until the 3 November. Would i get into trouble though if i took it to the garage when i had cancelled my insurance or eve froze it..

Can i getmy licence removed and get my vehicle inspected and get my car insurance on the same day?

ok here is the dilemma im a marine stationed at camp lejuene and im going back to new york in a few days. i need to get my license and my registration, inspection and car insurance in a few days(like 3)will my license go right into the system so i can go call my insurance company (usaa) and get insurance on it the same day then go back to the DVM and get the car registration. thxs kinda freaking bout this""

How much do you pay for motorcycle insurance ?

how much do you pay for motorcycle insurance in canada ,for a 300 cc motor . like the kawasaki ninja 300 2013 .""

Do i need to insure my popup camper?

I just bought an 88 viking pop up camper here in Michigan, and was wondering, do i need to insure it? is it a law? or just a recommendation? im hearing many things when i ask that question and i really need a for sure thing here. i dont want to get pulled over and get ticketed for having no insurance on it. but i also dont want to pay 300 dollars a month for something i bought for $450. Thanks!""

Roughly how much will my insurance cost for a new mid-level sports car?

In California. Clean driving record. Car would be financed in the $30k - $40k range. I imagine I would want full coverage. Would it be substantially less if the car were a year or two old rather than new? Thanks! I have always had used cars in the past with just liability insurance.

How much would it cost for a 19 year old and 24 to get full coverage medical and dental insurance?

Hi I'm looking to get myself and husband full covered medical and dental insurance monthly priced? we live in florida. I want to do like a family plan maybe. If you could give me seperate prices on the dental and medical, it will be greatly appericated:)""

Will my company have to pay a fine for not offering me an affordable insurance plan?

The word going around is that the change in our insurance coverage is only going to drop by a small amount due to the act, and the price someone told me is much more than 9.5% of my income. If I apply through the marketplace for the reason that I cannot afford insurance with my company, will they be fined for not offering me an affordable plan, or do they just get fined for not offering benefits at all?""

What happens when you drive your friend's car withour insurance?

My nephew borrowed his friend's car that has no insurance. He was stopped by police for some reason and got summoned to court because the car was without auto insurance. What would happen to him? by the way he lives in L.A. Thank you!

Insurance?

I am carried under my mothers insurance because I am in college currently and unmarried. I am pregnant though, so when I deliver, will the baby be carried under my mothers insurance also? Capital Blue Cross.""

Why is auto insurance through Geico so cheap?

Why is auto insurance through Geico so cheap?

""If I got a car insurance while on a Provisional license, could I still use it when on a full license?""

I've got a provisional UK drivers license but I'm hoping to get my full UK drivers licence soon, but insurance is very expensive. I've seen insurance whilst on provisional is cheaper than on a full license, if I got that would I still be able to use it whilst holding a full UK drivers license? Also what are some other ways to save money on car insurance? Thank you!""

Car insurance companies with no deposit?

i need car insurance but cannot afford to pay an upfront deposit? can any one help?

Does a written warning affect your driver's insurance in Massachusetts?

I just got a written warning tonight in MA. I have a couple of questions, does it affect my insurance (I heard that it does not increase my insurance, but my insurance company is notified and my rates for next year will not decrease, is that true?). Also, how long does it stay on record? Much Thanks!""

What are we paying for when we buy car Insurance?

Does any one notice that we shell out thousands of dollars from our income for car insurance, and the insurance company gives us nothing back? Sure, if we get into a car accident, they cover the costs, but then they raise your rate. And you are paying far more than the cost of the accident anyway. And then if you don't get into an accident, what is all that money for? They don't give it back. I just think its odd that we are required by law to pay for nothing, after we already have paid for the car. And then if you don't, you are penalized and punished, so you are given no choice. But really, you're paying all this money and getting nothing back. WTF""

""I am getting my license back soon after a 3 year suspension,Does anyone know how I can get cheap insurance?""

I have 2 OUI's about 3 years ago,and I need to find a way to lower or get cheap insurance.Thanks""

Whats the Cost for motorcycle insurance if I'm 18?

I want to buy a bike when I'm 18 but if the insurance cost to much I probably won't. But I want to know about how much it will cost a month for a sportsbike if I'm 18. I want a ninja, nothing over 600cc. ???""

""My adult brother is living with my family, do I need to put him on my car insurance policy?""

My 29 year old brother has been living at my place for a few months. He's still covered by my parents car insurance in another state, but I wonder if I have to put him on my policy since he practically lives with me. He only drives one of my cars occasionally. His living with us should be temporary (hopefully no more than few more months)""

""No insurance, can i go to the doc?

I don't. have insurance except plan 1st (for birth control) i need to go to the doctor but would they even see me?

Will my car insurance go down if i go on my parents car insurance?

Im 16 at the moment and i am 17 in a few months and i will be learning to drive. I know car insurance is so high for a 17 year old, but i was wondering if i go on the parents car insurance for a while, will my car insurance go down when i get my own as i have had experience on the road""

""Your credit rating can affect how much you pay for renters insurance,if so explain thoroughly.?""

Your credit rating can affect how much you pay for renters insurance,if so explain thoroughly.?""

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I am just completing my 4th year of full-time instruction in Precision and CNC Machining here at Suncoast Technical College – formerly know as Sarasota County Technical Institute.  It has been more work that I thought but I do enjoy a lot of the outcomes and effect I may have on our community.  I do spend too much time at work but maybe its the nature of me or as a machinist.

I did come from a family of machinists. My dad was the fruit and vegetable guy at local supermarket.   I attended college level classes in high school but never took my SAT’s. I did ok in high school but I had no plan in 1972.  I then worked menial jobs , like forklift operator, auto parts sales and delivery, dishwasher at the mall.  Then one day I ran into someone at the auto parts store – a friend.  He said that he was not driving truck anymore and he got training to be a machinist and told me me “you should check it out “.  Well I did. It was called Boston Tooling and Machining Institute – a NTMA school in an industrial park.  I took a small test and passed. Plus it was a free school sponsored by Boston Tooling Association. So I left my auto parts job in 1983.

  We learned some math, blueprint reading and manual machining on donated equipment, Mill and lathe. Taught the basics for 4 months and then put in the field. I ended up at a machine tool dealer – Methods Machine Tools in the special projects dept. for 2 years and after that I worked at a job shop called Dyko Tool and Die in Waltham, Mass. I was thrust into the new world of machining – Computerized machining or CNC.

Since then I have always been a machinist – it fit me like a glove.  I never knew I had the talent for it. The CNC machining was perfect for me. I learned to write code for the CNC machine and use my manual machining skills to make parts.  I even moved to NH and worked at a 5 axis CNC shop in 1990. It was cutting edge technology. 27 years ago. I have worked at many places making brain surgery equipment, Hip implants, Race car parts, custom motorcycle equipment, Defense department equipment and some things I had no idea. Secret stuff I guess.

I always worked , always had a job good times and bad. Last place I worked was at Lockheed- Martin in Orlando, Florida right next to SeaWorld. 3000 people at a secure defense facility on CNC equipment that costs $950,000. I look back to 1972 and can’t believe I did all that and people trusted me.  Best compliment I had was a former boss, Bill Lobdell from Sanders Associates, Manchester, NH.   I would report to him on what I was doing and asking permission for changes or updates. He told me just tell me at the end of the night as I trust you. You do a good job.  Bill is gone now but I still remember.

I worked with many great people and machinists. Learned a lot. In 2013 I had a chance to teach near my new home in Sarasota, Florida.  Teach a brand new program to help workforce development for needs in machining.  I met with the head of the manufacturing association at SAMA – Jennifer Behrens Schmidt.  I had written a paper about teaching in the modern world of machining, how we needed more CNC and less high level manual traditional training.   She totally agreed so I knew it would be a good fit.  I became a teacher for Sarasota county in industrial arts.

Now I am ending my 4th year and will have trained about 85 apprentices in a one year 1200 hour program called Precision and CNC Automation – under the frameworks of Florida Dept of Education. I had to develop the program myself with help with advisory guidance from Sarasota and Manatee Manufacturing Association – so that what I taught aligned with what companies needed.  I also had the great pleasure of meeting Bob Skodinsky from HTEC – Haas Technical Education Centers. He actually works for this national organization to promote machining education that is based in California but lived right down the street in Sarasota.  He had saw that school was staring up a new program after the previous one had been dumped 10 years previous. He helped guide them with purchase of 2 Haas CNC machines and a software program called Immerse 2 Learn – I2L.

So I showed up 3 weeks later to a class of 18. Only problem was we had no equipment. Just 3 books and I2L software. Machines are on order. waiting and waiting . We waited from August until Jan. I had to purchase more equipment also. With direction from SAMA I purchased traditional machining equipment – 2 mills – 2 lathes and 2 surface grinders and a drill press, plus saws.  I added a 2 axis Hybrid CNC Trak Mill and a Haas VF2 with 4th axis.  We also setup up an inspection department with necessary gauges needed.  By Jan 2014 we had power and a load of metal donated from Sun Hydraulics.

In the mean time we did constant CNC software training,  We also had 12 Haas CNC simulators and used them to hand write G code programs – the common language used by the CNC machine. We also did field trips to visit manufacturing facilities. I tried to keep the focus away from the empty shop or as educators call it ” Lab”. No one left. Well we finished the year and got 100% employment.

So now here it sit. Wondering whats next. I added 2 seats of MasterCam for CNC programming,  Then added a 300 hr Fast Track CNC night class. Companies would send us people who needed more training. This year we added MasterCam night school for associate level certification. Finally one of our original sponsors – Career Edge Funders started an internship funding program for apprentices we needed to put in the field. Career Edge also sponsored Soft Skill Training for the last 2 years as well.

I now have even more companies calling me and I cannot fill all the jobs. Word has got out about our success and manufacturing is just very busy. We also produced the most NIMS certifications in the State of Florida.  (National Institute of Metalworking Skills).

Now what? – Well 4 years ago I had a thought on how we should teach and align it with the needs of my area.  We only had one year to do this with a class. I would follow my model of how I learned, not like what other schools used to teach. Some guys I worked with had only traditional training and showed me projects they made like a tool makers vice and hardened 1-2-3 Blocks and more.  I didn’t think we needed to teach that because it was old technology but I did think it was important to learn using Manual equipment along with learning about CNC.  The same processes applied only the CNC was faster and had much better control.  In my experience the traditional machinist as a high level job was being phased out.  But many companies still expected you to know how to run that equipment as needed but they would make the high level stuff on CNC.  Manual machines are considered to be secondary equipment.  I still thought it was a good idea to learn with hands on. To get the feel of cutting metal,  learn good setups and techniques and then apply them when in CNC land.  I would only have them to simple projects like Bore a hole on Vertical mill and Lathe.  Single point thread using a tool they hand ground. Make a spacer using another tool they hand ground on the lathe. They learned quickly about tooling and relief angles etc.  When you talk about an inserted tool to a student they don’t get why it cuts, it just does. When they made a tool they got it. So manual machining became a way to teach machining in its pure form.  We also had tool and die and Plastic injection mold-makers so they wanted students to know surface grinding as well.

  On to the CNC machine.  Now We start here setting up jobs that are proven programs. Setup tools, offsets and get it running safely and efficiently. Then measure the final result plus read them prints.   Then we progress to hand writing a couple of simple programs plus setup and run like before. We also use the latest technology using wireless probing  for setting up tool coordinates but we also teach old school methods as 50% of the companies still do it that way. I want them to be employable in many situations. Some shops have a mixture of old and new CNC.  Also if the probe dies you can still get it running with old school methods (edge finder and gage blocks – not a fan of the paper method for tool touch off).

We are earning NIMS certifications along the way. They must make a part that passes a third party inspection.  Using various methods.  Some tests are on CNC operation and maintenance.  The final tests are hand written CNC programs for lathe and mill per NIMS requirements.  I believe the people on the shop floor should understand G code so they can make adjustments on the fly to keep quality and production going. No need to go reprogram all the time with Cad/Cam. What if the boss wants to move a job to another machine?  Our guys can edit quickly what is needed because they can think in code.  They know how to calculate proper feeds and speeds. They get used to trouble shooting problems and helping the new people.

When they get in the programming room and become programmers they know what good code is by a quick scan. We all know they have $$$simulation software that helps keep them crashes down but some smaller shops run on a tight budget so you work with what you have.  Its a constant learning experience. Even for me at age 62.  We also teach an evening course in MasterCam  Cad/Cam programming plus our district is teaching middle schoolers MasterCam to machine wooden Co2 Dragsters after they design in Solidworks. They machine them in Techno CNC routers.  Its not just a 3d printing world.

So here I am….. I ask our local shops and advisory is there any direction I need to change in what we teach?  No way. They are very happy and now I get too many calls for a good machinist.  I hope we can turn the tide with parents and counselors to show them that working in the trades is very rewarding.

  In my home town of Burlington Mass I went to school with Roger Cook. You may see him on a TV show called “This Old House”.  In my old town everyone knows that the trades make a good living so the vocational schools have a waiting list.  I just wish everywhere in the US it was the same.

We host an annual event called National MFG Day in October. We use a great program from a story teller Jeremy Bout from EDU Factor during the event. He tells and shows great stories of just people like us – people who make things. This is one way of getting the right people.  Titan Gilroy – He has a great TV show on MAV TV called Titans of CNC. he is always out there telling his story of success and helping others through inspiration and lessons on CNC.

I also belong to a great group – HTEC. Haas Technical Education Centers. The only group totally dedicated to machining education. I have been to 3 national conferences and our school hosted the first State of Florida HTEC conference. We get to meet other instructors and discuss different methods of teaching and help each other. Bob Skodinsky nominated me for the HTEC Council to represent one year schools.

  I have learned many things some schools are high school, some are 2 yr community college, some are built into 4 yr universities and be connected to engineering degrees.  And we have schools like us who teach in one year. To retrain workers or take high schoolers who have wandered and need direction. Workforce development is my goal. I have to line up jobs , build relationships, internships and more.  I hope at some point we get a high school graduate who comes here right after graduation on a mission.

So in July you will see me in Dallas, TX at my 4th HTEC conference. Meet new people and see some friends. My life has been a journey I didn’t plan life like this but not too bad. In 1972 I could have never imagined. Yeah that’s me on the dragbike.

          Teaching Machining in Today’s world I am just completing my 4th year of full-time instruction in Precision and CNC Machining here at Suncoast Technical College - formerly know as Sarasota County Technical Institute.