Solve your construction problems by hiring mobile cranes

The most significant view in every construction site is the long crane. The buildings that get constructed are extremely high and complex. It is just impossible to transfer construction equipment, foundations, supports and materials to such a height manually.

These cranes have stretchable necks and they ease the construction process. Just like everything, cranes have gone mobile too. Attached to the back of a truck, there are mobile crane hire services available nowadays for construction companies that want to get the most out of their budget.

Construction companies that work on many projects at the same time and regularly have work opportunities one after another, are likely to find it feasible to buy cranes.

When should you hire a mobile crane? When your company receives work irregularly or undertakes smaller construction jobs.

Hiring is always considered a better option as it lets you use the crane and the facilities that come with it at an affordable rate. Instead of buying one, just hiring mobile crane hire services could help you stay within the budget. Mobile cranes also help you tackle some of these problems;

  • Dismounting and Moving

Mobile cranes can move easily from one place to another. You don’t have to deal with the problems of dismounting and transferring an immobile crane. The truck can drive to wherever you require and it is easy to shift locations as the need arises.

  • Separate Staff

Mobile crane hire services relieve you of the responsibility of training or assembling employees for the handling of a permanent crane. It is important to understand that it takes professional expertise to operate heavy machinery like cranes.

The mobile crane company provides its own staff for all the operational services as well meaning that your men can focus on the task at hand.

  • Maintenance

There is no need to worry about the repair and maintenance of the crane because the company you hire it will take care of that element. They even provide you with a replacement if the crane breaks down while at work. Thus, you can focus more on the construction jobs and perform your responsibilities in a more effective manner.

The Factors to Consider

So now that you know the benefits of mobile cranes, you can gain its benefits by using it at your construction project. So, now let us have a look at some factors that affect the price of the mobile crane hire services.

  • Site Location

How far your construction site is from the mobile crane providers determines the price you have to pay. If the site is in the vicinity where the company operates, you can get their services at affordable price.

However, for construction sites in remote locations, you would have to shell out more. Therefore, base your crane budget on this factor.

  • The Terrain

The kind of terrain around the construction site also decides how much the agency would charge you. Difficult terrains shoot the price up as the driver would have to overcome challenging situations to reach the site and then come back.

  • Technology

The technology that the mobile crane hire services employ is yet another factor that too affects the charges. Better features always come at higher prices. So, you better decide what features you require and which you can do without so that you pay for what you need and not more.

  • Taxes

Regional and national taxes that you have to pay for using cranes should also be considered when budgeting for the cost of the crane.

  • Depreciation

The age of the crane also plays a role in the price you have to pay. Newer mobile cranes would cost more than those in use for many years.

These factors help you in negotiations for the mobile crane hire services. A well-planned budget could falter too so you should always keep aside a fund that you can fall back on. mobile crane hire services save time and money and you should seek the help of a reputed agency for them.

Tensions between Aussie snowboarders rise at Winter Olympics

Having being replaced as Australia’s best snowboarder, Alex Pullin chose not to attend the winners ceremony as fellow Australian Jarryd Hughes celebrated his silver medal for snowboard cross in Pyeongchang.

Facing fierce competition, Hughes was able win silver at the Pheonix Snow Park men’s final. He fell just behind world champion and defending gold medallist from France, Pierre Vaultier.

Pullin, who was the second Australian competitor in the final, had a crash halfway through the race and did not cross the finish line. Pullin left the course without speaking to Hughes as long-time tensions between the two snowboarders became apparent.

However, Pullin did make an appearance at Hughes’s medal celebration party. Despite this Pullin’s boycott of the podium prompted OWIA (Olympic Winter Institute) manager Geoff Lipshut to confirm that there was a history of “personal issues” between Hughes and Pullin.

Lipshut told reporters that the institute had “put a process in place” whereby all athletes would need to respect each other during the games. He went on to say that the process needed only to make sure that they are happy to be on the same team and “get on well enough to do their sport”, not asking for anything more.

Hughes does all of his training separate to Pullin as well as many other snowboard riders in Australia’s team. The animosity between Pullin and Hughes follows on from a funding argument that occurred during the Sochi Winter Olympic games.

At the Sochi games many Australian snowboarders, including Hughes, complained that Pullin was getting too much attention and funding whilst they were “team outcast”. Lipshut addressed this point, saying that the funding issues had been resolved and that there was no open animosity between athletes in the lead-up to the current games.

Lipshut went on to say that he lead-in to the current games was rehearsed. He said that athletes were told to that they were sharing a team and they had to “get used to it”.

Silver winner Hughes said that snowboarding was “an individual sport” whereby even teammates “want to beat each other”.  He went on to say that he was grateful for the program that had accounted for the team dynamic and said he would not have made it to the current games without it.

Hughes said that he was glad he saw “all the hard work paying off” and that the lead-up was “a rough year but we made it work”.

Hughes has joined Scotty James and Matt Graham as the Australians who have so far won medal in the Pyeongchang games.

Trading of listed players live on draft night on AFL agenda

There are reports coming out of the AFL that live trading of listed players in on the agenda as they AFL looks to make changes to Draft Night.

Richmond’s assistant coach, Justin Leppitsch, said that he supports the idea believing that it would be beneficial for both the players and the clubs.

It is looking increasingly likely that the AFL will adopt the US style live draft trading where clubs are able to trade picks and determine the value of each clubs selections as they go. This would add a completely new element to the draft and potentially create a ‘needs-based’ system.

The addition of trading listed players is also on the table which would likely see the draft be extended to two days instead of just the one night.

Leppitsch said that this style of draft works “everywhere else in the world” and that there is no reason it wouldn’t work here in the AFL.

He continued to say that he believed it needed to happen sooner rather than later as it would be “only a good thing” for the competition allowing clubs to improve themselves dramatically on draft night “without the detriment to the player”.

The idea behind it is that it would more than likely give players a greater opportunity to make it at the highest level with clubs more willing to move players on with the knowledge of draft picks and value.

It also provides clubs with the opportunity to acquire the desired talent for their specific needs on draft night being able to assess who is left and the potential rises in picks or acquisition of listed players available.

Leppitsch also said that he was adamant that clubs would not be trading their best players during this live trading but would more than likely be able to move players on that were not getting the desired opportunity.

He finished by saying that when it comes down to the details of the idea “there actually more positives than negatives”.

The AFL has been discussing the prospect of live trading of draft picks however the introduction of live trading of players has only recently been put forward.

The competition is seeking to make draft night a more inclusive event that allows clubs to gain greater benefits based on those in the draft and the picks they hold.

Tiny house, big family: Staying organised is essential

Having a big family usually requires a lot of space. You need enough room for all the children’s toys, your possessions, cats, dogs, and everything that follows a big family lifestyle. But what do you do when your family is growing, but you have limited space?

First of all – don’t despair. Living in a limited space can be a challenge, but it’s not a challenge you can’t overcome. With some careful planning and some useful tips on home improvement, small square footage of your home won’t pose any problem at all.

We did a bit of researching and we’ve come up with this short guide on how to use the most of your limited space to accommodate your big family. So, without further ado, let’s get straight to it.

Keep It Functional

The most important aspect of any living space is most definitely its functionality. Though it may seem hard to make a small space functional, there are some great tricks you can use to your advantage.

Add hooks in your bathroom, so you can hang shelves, robes, and towels. Use floor to ceiling cabinets so you can store all of the necessary items within. Add small coffee tables with wheels in your living room, so you can easily make more space when necessary. You can also look for useful tips on home arrangement, as it can really help you maximize the usable space in your small home.

Multipurpose Rooms

Modular furniture is also great for other things. You can use it for your living room, in order to create a cozy family retreat during the evening, while, during the day, you can transform it into a home office. When your living in a limited space, one of the ways to make the best use of it is to make rooms as multi-functional as possible.

Use foldable furniture in your kids’ room so you can easily arrange it into a studying area. Drawers are also great for quickly transforming one room into something completely different. Using hinged drawers and built-in closets are always useful when you’re lacking space in your home.

Divide the space with drapes and curtains, and use contrast colors and you will be amazed by how much difference simple steps like these can make.

There is also the option of investing in custom made furniture that will perfectly suit the available spaces. This opens up options and it can also be modular making the most of the space you have available.

Use Vertical Space

When you’re arranging your small house you’re probably always stressed out about how crammed up it looks. You can avoid this by focusing on using vertical space. When there’s no space around you, start looking up.

Adding more shelves and floor to ceiling cabinets will make more room for the furniture and other necessities. Get a bunk bed for your kids to save as much space as possible. Use lockers and shelves in their rooms and arrange them by your children’s height.

When it comes to the kitchen – you can build shelves around the door frame, and you should most definitely use under the shelf baskets to maximize the usable space. With foldable chairs and other elements, combined with the smart use of vertical space, your small kitchen can become a perfect little cooking spot.

Storage Space

Storage is probably the biggest problem when it comes to limited space for big families. Kids grow up so fast, and they grow out of their clothes, they usually collect a lot of toys and other stuff during the years and for some parents, cleaning all that mess is a nightmare. But kids are not the only ones who make clutter, adults are equally to blame here. So, how do you solve this problem?

First of all, you need to make a thorough selection process. You should go through your possessions and separate them into groups. You should organize a yard sale where your kids can sell their old toys, or you can donate all of your unnecessary possessions to charity.

Another thing you could do is to look for professional self storage services in order to store some of the possessions you don’t want to sell or donate. Don’t get too attached to your possessions, and teach your kids the same, this way you can de-clutter your small home every once in a while with ease.

Final thoughts

So, there you have it. These tips and tricks are just some suggestions meant to point you in the right direction when it comes to your small home arrangement. It’s important to talk with your family and plan all of it together. Make your home arrangement process fun for everybody and you will soon find yourself with quite a lot of ideas on how to adapt your tiny home for your big family.

Is Eugenie Bouchard dating her Super Bowl boyfriend?

It appears that Eugenie Bouchard has served a punishing ace to her now famous Super Bowl date via an Instagram post from her Sports Illustrated shoot.

The Canadian tennis star appears to have sent a rush of rumours around the world and may have crushed the heart of the public’s dream couple after all.

Having appeared in the Sports Illustrated photo shoot for the second year in a row, Bouchard appeared to make a suggestive Instagram post on Wednesday.

In case you don’t remember, at last year’s Super Bowl LI John Goehrke placed his faith in the almighty New England Patriots and bet a date with Eugenie Bouchard if they were to come back from 25 points down.

She took the bet and as Tom Brady does he led the Patriots to another win. Goerhke got his date as the two went to an NBA game together receiving immense media attention. However, after this, it appeared that Goerhrke went off the radar and was never to be seen again.

That was until this year’s Super Bowl when in the lead up, Goerhkre again appeared on Bouchard’s social media channels. They were spotted at the beach in Miami before being seen together at the Super Bowl in Minnesota.

It appeared that the two had been dating and were in fact a couple – weren’t they?

They released a video in which they talked about their relationship in a Q&A format before leaving everyone on edge as Bouchard quickly ended it before revealing the true nature of their relationship.

We seemed to get the answer to the question we had all been asking on Wednesday when Bouchard posted an image on Instagram from her Sports Illustrated shoot with the caption, “So I’m discovering Valentine’s Day is a lot less fun when you’re single.”

This was followed up with a reply to Lindsey Vonn’s Tweet asking for a Valentine and Bouchard was more than happy to assist all but confirming the Instagram post.

Hopefully this is just Bouchard trying to throw everyone off the trail in attempt at maintaining privacy, otherwise our faith in online love may be gone forever.

Interestingly, Goerhke retweeted Bouchard’s video from the Sports Illustrated shoot only a day earlier and seeing the rest of her posts won’t be helping any of the pain if has been blindsided.

Eugenie Bouchard hasn’t been shy to advertise her second appearance in the famous magazines shoot in recent days posting numerous videos and images from the modelling session.

Arnold Schwarzenegger joins cast of Kung Fury feature film

Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially joined the cast of the upcoming feature film adaptation of the 2015 cult short film Kung Fury. David Hasselhoff and Michael Fassbender have already accepted roles in the action-comedy.

With Schwarzenegger already famous for his 80’s action-hero roles, many have regarded his joining the cast of Kung Fury as a perfect fit. The star of cult classic films like Total Recall, Predator and Terminator is said to have taken the role of the American president in David Sandberg’s new film which is set to begin shooting in Europe and the United States this summer.

Kung Fury was a cult hit upon its release in 2015. Combining elements of 80’s futurism, martial arts, police drama and internet culture, the film was an instant success gaining over 40 million views around the world.

Sandberg, a Swedish filmmaker and creator of the original short film will play the lead role while being supported by Michael Fassbender. Sandberg’s character is simply known as “the greatest damn cop of all time”.

Seth Grahame-Smith, Aaron Schmidt and David Katzenberg will produce the film for KatzSmith Productions which was hugely successful in its recent remake of Stephen King’s It. B-Reel film’s Philip Westgren will also produce alongside Conor McCaughen.

The original film involved the main character, a police detective who uses Kung Fu, travelling between different stylised worlds meeting interesting characters and battling a larger threat.

The movie is set in Miami in 1985, a city which is protected by the titular Kung Fury and his team of Thundercops. The Thundercops are an elite police force assembled from different times and places in history in order to challenge their arch nemesis, King Fuhrer (Adolf Hitler).

The seemingly ridiculous and over-the-top nature of the setting has drawn a wide audience around the world. The original film, having impressive visuals for its small budget, is speculated to be even more of a visual spectacle with a large production team behind it this time around.

The film is set to be introduced to Berlin’s European Film Market for backing. Rumours are that many potential buyers are already eager to put their money behind the film.

Integrating social media technology into your website is crucial for success!

Social media technology is mandatory for your website if you are looking for success. Experts say that the sole reason why business owners establish social media bookmarking profiles is to create a unique identity for sharing information.

They can interact on their social media platforms on a frequent basis and get valuable insights into their businesses.

Business insights you get from social media technology

Experts say you can supervise your brands and learn about new products when you resort to social media technology. You can also learn about competitor products and identify these products with the other users. Social media platforms also give you the scope to know what the latest marketing trends are and they give you an insight into the right products to buy.

it is also greatly beneficial in building strength and positivity around your brand. Social media helps to build strong brand equity by constantly engaging with consumers.

Social media technology is a boon to small business owners as the platforms are free. A small business owner just needs to register on the portal and create an account. Once registered the profile needs to be regularly updated with pictures and posts about relevant products and services.

Customers will visit the page, and they will leave feedback and comments. As a business owner, it is essential for you to go through them and reply to them as well. You should ensure that the theme of your website is maintained.

You should post links and upload relevant information on your site. Gradually, you become a part of the social media community, and your online presence spreads.

How do you become popular with social media technology?

To become popular with social media activity, you must resort to regular activity. The user feedback on your product or service must be good. You should evaluate the number of the services or the products that have been reviewed.

When you are in a business community check how popular you are and use the feedback to promote positive social media activity. Your page following and fans will also determine your success and popularity in the market.

Keep track of the news and the trends that affect your business and try to increase your social network and targeted customer reach with your activities.

Social media marketing technology for the success and progress of your business

An esteemed company in the field of debt relief in the USA says social media marketing helps you to spread awareness. For instance, this company focuses on debt relief and the various programs that people can opt for when they are deeply into debts.

The experts here say that people fall fast into debts and they have no idea on how they may climb out of it. It is here that they need assistance and guidance. This is why the company resorts to the usage of social media technology to reach out to its present and potential customers.

It uses its platforms to answer questions and concerns. Based on the client feedback, it releases information online to people that are desperately looking for ways to get out of debt.

The best part of social media technology is that it is free. There are of course membership plans for paid marketing your brand and products however this is optional and completely depends upon the stage of the business you are in.

Understanding shared opinion

If you take a look at social media technology today, you will find that it is based on the concept of shared opinion. The members can also discuss and share their views on one platform. There is a regular exchange of images and other media files that are relevant to your business.

The technology largely helps you to communicate with your clients and visitors in a big way. This leads to the amount of traffic you need for successful business operations. Social media technology also plays a vital role when it comes to business communication. You find an effective channel that helps you interact with your customers daily. You can render them with the personal touch.

In fact, when you are responsive to the client and the customer needs, you will find that it mainly helps you to win their loyalty and trust. This is crucial to the success of your company and its brand image in the market.

If you wish to create a win-win situation for your business, embracing social media technology platforms will take your business to the next levels. It is prudent for you to be aware of what your customers and clients expect from you and demand.

With the aid of this information, you can give them what they need. This helps you establish your website as a trustworthy brand in the market. With the passage of time, your goodwill grows, and this plays a crucial role in the development and progress of your business with success!

9 anti-ageing foods for younger looking skin

Let’s face it; no-one likes ageing, which is why we have modern skincare and treatments to fight the signs of it. But choosing the right foods in your diet can be a great way to get younger looking skin without the hefty price tag.

A few small changes to your nutrition can be extremely beneficial for your skin without having to spend hundreds of dollars on fancy skin treatments. Here’s 9 common foods you can try.

1) Watermelon and Tomatoes

Both of these fruits (yes fruits) are high in lycopene which is actually the chemical that gives tomatoes their gorgeous red colour. In your body lycopene acts as a form of natural UV protection and helps prevent sun spots, skin weathering and wrinkles. Studies have shown our bodies absorb lycopene easier from cooked tomatoes than fresh so roast away.

2) Turmeric

Your turmeric latte obsession is doing more for your body than you realise. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin and it’s believed to prevent alzheimer’s, according to early research. The theory is it helps to bind brain plaque and offset degeneration. So drink up those lattes or add a touch of turmeric to your next curry.

3) Oily Fish

Vitamin D, aka the sunshine vitamin, has been used effectively to treat eczema and psoriasis. Which means on healthy skin it’s also likely to reduce inflammation. Other studies are finding it has similar properties to antioxidants when it comes to anti-ageing and wrinkle prevention.

Stock up on the oily fish like salmon or tuna for a diet based boost. Or get a natural dose hanging out on your outdoor sofa lounge in the morning; before 10am and after 3pm are the safest sunshine hours with less intense UV rays.

4) Flavonoid Rich Foods

Flavonoids are a healthy chemical that gives fruits and vegetables their vibrant colours. They’re also full of antioxidants which we all know are great for promoting a youthful appearance.

Chow down on some strawberries, apples and pears for a fruity flavonoid fix. Or swap the coffee for green tea whose flavonoids protect against disease and block DNA damage while also reducing stress!

5) Dark Chocolate

Quality dark chocolate contains flavanols, a derivative of flavonoids, and they are known to increase blood flow to the skin. For a youthful blush try a couple of squares of dark chocolate in your day. But make sure not to overindulge as it’s benefits are not increased by excessive consumption.

6) Pomegranate and Blueberries

Blueberries are the first, unofficial superfood. They are incredible at fighting off ageing for your skin with more antioxidants than almost any other fruit. A punnet of blueberries will protect against sun exposure, stress, pollution and help you have bright, young skin thanks to their Vitamin C content.

Pomegranate is also antioxidant rich and super high in Vitamin C for anti-wrinkles and premature ageing.

7) Cruciferous Vegetables

Broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts aren’t exactly the most exciting veggies in the mix. But they’ve got some other benefits you’ll want to cash in on. All the cruciferous vegetables are great for helping your liver break down and excrete toxins.

8) Pineapple

As we age our skin loses collagen which usually helps it maintain its strength and elasticity. If you want a foodie collagen boost try some pineapple. This fruit is high in manganese which produces collagen for your body.

9) Carrots and Sweet Potatoes

If collagen is a concern of yours then you’ll want to up your intake of carrots and sweet potatoes. They’re both high in Vitamin A which helps to restore damaged collagen and is an essential vitamin for the regeneration of skin cells.

Bonus Tip:

8 hours of beauty sleep

We know why they call it beauty sleep but we ignore the recommendations and struggle on less than 8 hours most days. Treat yourself to a luxurious mattress that makes you want to spend every moment in your bed and you’ll be fighting off acne, wrinkles, puffy eyes and waking up youthful.

Eat your way to a younger, healthier you!

Debut of AFLX meets widespread approval by players and coaches

The new spin-off of AFL named ‘AFLX’ has gotten off to a good start with coaches, players and fans all singing its praises. This new take on Australian football uses a rectangular field and a change of rules to bring a breath of fresh air to an age old sport.

This inaugural match between Geelong and Freemantle teams was hosted at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide on Thursday night as the first of 6 planned matches of ALFX set for the AFL’s 2018 pre-season.  The match was universally hailed as a triumph by those in attendance and watching from home.

The experiment of AFLX is set to be a surprising success as fans old and new are drawn to the new game’s fast point scoring format. While met with scepticism from many in the AFL community it’s safe to say that many of them are pleasantly surprised by Thursday night’s game.

Fans enjoyed the spectacle while players expressed their love for the change up in play. Coaches welcomed the new wave of interest in the sport that AFLX is starting to generate.

There were roughly 10,253 fans in attendance at AFLX’s first game. Chris Scott, the coach for Geelong, expressed how impressed he was with how the game went.

Scott revealed that he thought the new format was not only appealing to long-time footy fans but would be a great way to renew interest in children about Australian Rules football. He said that the club “really supports the concept”.

Scott went on to say that he thought the game not only had a “good chance at the top level” but was likely to be successful “at the amateur level” as well as overseas.  He expressed that he shared a view with many other coaches that traditional AFL, with a large field and 18 players, wasn’t ideal for children to begin with.

Scott said that he thought the new format was a great way for fans and future players to learn the fundamentals of footy in an approachable way. When asked about those who have shunned AFLX for its flashy marketing and LED goal posts, Scott simply said “too bad”.

Scott compared negative comments about AFLX with those spoken of Twenty20 cricket which he said was “succeeding in spite of them”. Scott is not alone in his views with many other coaches warming up to AFLX despite disapproval from traditionalists.

The players on the day revealed how much they enjoyed the new format, citing the fast paced nature of the game being a welcome challenge. Acting captain for Freemantle, Michel Walters, said it was “a fun game” and that it mixed the need to play as a team and individually.

Hells Angels bikie buried in Thailand

Wayne Schneider’s beaten body was found buried in a shallow grave in Pattaya, Thailand.

Schneider, a high ranking bikie was considered one of the toughest in the underworld of bikie gangs and drug trafficking but he had little chance when 5 men attacked him in November 2015.

On Thursday, an analysis into his cause of death is set to return to the NSW Coroner’s office in Sydney.

Schneider was living in Thailand to evade the Australian police who in late 2012 had discovered two methamphetamine labs in the south-west of Sydney. He has been staying in the coastal town of Pattaya, 140km out of Bangkok – a town well-known for its crime gangs and sex tourism.

He had been living there with another Australian, Antonia Bagnato, who had also been living there having fled Australia in 2014 for following the murder of Bradley Dillon.

Bagnato and Schneider became neighbours and would often drink together. The two had become friends at a Sydney gym and were said to be involved in drug-related crime in Thailand.

However, in November 2015, Bagnato had turned on Schneider and brought masked associates with him as they forced Schneider into a Ute before tying him to a char and beating him to unconsciousness.

It is believed that the assailants left Schneider tied to a chair for hours before returning where he may have already been dead.

In the early hours of the next morning, Bagnato and his associates drove Schneider to a forest 30km away and buried him in a 1.8m deep grave.

It didn’t take the Thai police long to find the body as they followed the GPS signal of the Ute to the location where the grassy floor had clearly been disrupted by a vehicle. The Police followed the track before finding the turned earth and discovering the body.

Schneider had visible wounds to his head with a fractured eye socket and blood oozing from the side of his head. He is also said to have had a broken neck.

The police successfully tracked down the renter of the Ute, Mr Bagnato’s wife and immediately issues a warrant for Bagnato. He was found days later in a Cambodian motel in Phnom Penh.

Bagnato has since been successfully convicted of the Schneider murder and is on death row at the infmaous Bang Kwang Central Prison in Bangkok.

The cause of death has been re-opened by a NSW coroner following the discussions that Schneider may have died alone in the house having been left for a long time before the assailants returned to dispose of his body.

Mr Schneider’s body was returned to Sydney in 2015 where it was cremated.