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WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that Nissan North America, Inc. is deploying the standards-based WhereNet® active RFID, real-time locating system (RTLS) technology to help automate its inbound supply chain and outbound delivery chain. As part of a continuous improvement initiative at its four-million square foot assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi, Nissan will leverage a single wireless architecture to run multiple WhereNet applications, including the WhereSoft™ Yard Management System (YMS) and Vehicle Tracking and Management System (VTMS), to improve production velocity and throughput, labor productivity, and vehicle quality.
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Deploying the WhereNet single wireless infrastructure over the entire Canton complex will take less than 90 days. The hardware consists of 1500 active RFID WhereTag™ transmitters, which are temporarily attached to new vehicles as they roll off the assembly line as part of the WhereNet VTMS system; 700 WhereTag transmitters that are permanently fixed to trailers belonging to Nissan's dedicated suppliers or temporarily attached to others as part of the WhereSoft YMS application; 120 WherePort™ magnetic "exciters" positioned between gates and at key choke points across the complex; and a local infrastructure of 80 wireless WhereLAN™ locating access points.
Nissan also plans to deploy the WhereNet automated gate check-in/out solution known as Fast Gate that supports 24x7 sequenced parts deliveries from Nissan suppliers. Fast Gate senses when a truck is approaching the gate; cross-references detailed information about the truck in a database; and, if authorized, automatically opens the gate to grant entry. Then, based on business rules loaded into the WhereSoft yard management application, the system instructs drivers and yard personnel to deliver the inbound load to the appropriate dock door for just-in-time sequencing of parts based on the assembly line build plan for that work shift.
By automating the check-in/out procedures for the hundreds of daily truckloads and thousands of components arriving at the assembly facility every day, the WhereNet system saves Nissan several hours a day processing deliveries; provides higher velocity and throughput in the yard; and increases flexibility in manufacturing through better utilization of equipment, facilities and labor.
When new vehicles roll off the Nissan assembly line, each vehicle is assigned an active RFID WhereTag transmitter that is "married" to the vehicle identification number (VIN). The WhereTag remains on the vehicle until it has been processed and is ready to ship to its final destination. Nissan uses the WhereNet VTMS in off-line areas to manage post-assembly verification and test processes, as well as quality repair, containment and shipping zones. The system includes a logical hierarchy of rules that manages the processing of every vehicle in accordance with its assigned status so that critical orders are processed before lower-priority units.
·	Higher-quality vehicles as the system ensures that no vehicles with known quality defects get shipped. The system also enhances quality by ensuring that no process steps are missed and that every vehicle departs in accordance with dealer/customer specifications. The system immediately detects vehicles that may have quality issues, preventing them from inadvertently slipping into the delivery chain where rework costs at dealerships average more than five times the cost of a factory repair.
Nissan's partner, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, which is responsible for the distribution of Nissan vehicles from the Canton assembly plant, will also benefit from the WhereNet system as it enables their movement teams to more quickly identify individual vehicles for movement or hold.
WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet active RFID, real-time locating system solutions enable companies such as APL, BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics and facilities like Tobyhanna Army Depot to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies, Plant Engineering, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines. WhereNet is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has offices throughout the United States and Europe. For more information, visit the WhereNet Web site at www.wherenet.com, or call 408-845-8500 (in the U.S.) or +32 3 286 84 50 (in Europe).
WhereNet is a registered trademark, and WhereLAN, WherePort, WhereSoft, and WhereTag are trademarks of WhereNet Corp. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.


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This, problem is gradually taking a gigantic proportion and is threatening the life and safety of people in general.
The basic aspect which is giving rise to the enormity and proportion is the rise in the population of the country. The population of our country has nearly doubled in the past three decades.
By the end of last century while we were feeling enthusiastic to welcome the new millennium, we also should have felt that we are standing on the threshold of a population explosion.
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Two Green Bay stores on RadioShack closure list
Stores on West Mason Street and Bay Park Square mall included among potential closures
Two Green Bay stores on RadioShack closure list Stores on West Mason Street and Bay Park Square mall included among potential closures Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1DODZGC
Richard Ryman, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 7:57 p.m. CT Feb. 6, 2015
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RadioShack stores on West Mason Street and in BayPark Square mall are on the company's list of potential closures in the wake of its bankruptcy filing. The RadioShack store in East Town Mall is not on the list.
The company said Thursday that General Wireless would acquire between 1,500 and 2,400 of RadioShack's 4,000 U.S. company-owned stores. Part of its plan is for Sprint, the No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier, to open mini-shops in as many as 1,750 of RadioShack's remaining stores.
Including the two in Green Bay, 28 Wisconsin stores are on the list of potential closures, including one in Manitowoc and one in Appleton.
The deal is expected to be wrapped up in the coming months. But other parties could bid for RadioShack's stores in the bankruptcy process.
RadioShack's more than 1,000 dealer franchise stores and stores operated by foreign subsidiaries were not included in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and the Fort Worth, Texas-based company is looking to sell them.
The company, which has not turned a profit since 2011, employs about 27,500 people worldwide, according to its last annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
— The Associated Press
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Q: Define a sequence {$\ x_n$} recursively, show it is strictly decreasing Define a sequence {$\ x_n$} recursively by
$$ x_{n+1} =
\sqrt{2 x_n -1}, \ and  \ x_0=a \ where \  a>1
$$
Prove that {$\ x_n$} is strictly decreasing. I'm not sure where to start.

A: Use induction. Your base case is $a > \sqrt{2a - 1} \Leftrightarrow a^2 > 2a - 1 \Leftrightarrow (a-1)^2 > 0$, which is true since $a > 1$. Furthermore, notice that $x_1 = \sqrt{2a - 1} > 1$.
Inductive step: assume that $x_k < x_{k-1}$ and $x_k > 1$.
We wish to show that $x_{k+1} < x_k$.  Well, we have $x_{k+1} = \sqrt{2 x_k - 1}$, so
$$\sqrt{2 x_k - 1} < x_k$$
$$0 < (x_k - 1)^2$$
Finally, this last statement is true since we assumed $x_k > 1$. Thus, we get that $x_{k+1} < x_k$ and that $x_{k+1} > 1$, so the induction is proven.

A: One can view it as a function $a_n = f(a_{n-1})$ whereas $f(x) = \sqrt{2x-1}$, then the monotonicity of $a_n$ depends on $f'(x)$. And $f'(x) = \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2x-1}} > 0$, this means the sequence is increasing as stated.

A: The condition to prove is that $x_{n+1}<x_n$, that is,
$$
\sqrt{2x_n-1}<x_n
$$
that's equivalent to
$$
2x_n-1<x_n^2
$$
or
$$
x_n^2-2x_n+1>0
$$
that's true provided you prove in advance that $x_n\ne1$, for all $n$, and moreover that $x_n\ge1/2$, for all $n$, in order that the expressions are meaningful.
Try proving, instead, that $x_n>1$, by induction on $n$.

A: Hint:
It is enough to show the graph of $y=\sqrt{2x-1}$ is under the straight line $y=x$. For an increasing sequence it should be over this line.

A: We need to show that $x_{n+1}-x_n<0$ for all $n\ge 1$ whenever x_0=a>1$
First note that if $x_n>1$, then $x_{n+1}=\sqrt{2x_n-1}>1$ also.  And since $x_0>1$, then we have that $x_n>1$ for all $n$.
Next, to show $x_{n+1}-x_n<0$, all we need to show is that $2x_n-1<x_n^2$.  But this is trivially the same as $x_n^2-2x_n+1=(x_n-1)^2>0$.  And since we know $x_n>1$, then we are done!

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package jp.gr.java_conf.tame.swing.examples;

import java.util.*;
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  public SliderWithToolTipExample() {
    super("Mad Level");

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      String[] tooltips = {"Call 911",
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  }

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    SliderWithToolTipExample f = new SliderWithToolTipExample();
    f.addWindowListener(new WindowAdapter() {
      public void windowClosing(WindowEvent e) {
	System.exit(0);
      }
    });
    f.setSize (120, 250);
    f.show();
  }
}

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I don't know who these people are. Random family photos like this turn up in my possession all the time. Clearly this is an important meal, and judging by the gigantic turkey on the table, I'm going to assume it's Thanksgiving sometime in the late 1930's or early 1940's. I wonder why Norman Rockwell didn't paint this family scene; it's Americana at its finest. Please note as well the stacks of plain white bread prominently displayed on the table. Where are the Pillsbury Crescent Rolls? You may laugh, but a buttered piece of white bread was usually an accompaniment to my holiday feasts as a child in the 1950's, too. We can only imagine the scintillating conversation going on here based on on the lone man at the table who is about to doze off. That's the great fun of collecting old photos. You try to imagine who these people were and the kind of lives they led. One thing I can't figure out, though. Why was this photo blown up to a gigantic 11 by 14 size?
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What is happening inside the old style Dominator bowls, when opening the exit side, is the volume is opened ro form a pressure chamber.
If you look at a section of a pump, you can see that a venturi shape is designed into all of the components. The intake opening reduces in cross-sectional area through the impeller and the transition into the bowl. Then gradually expands at the exit side of the bowl/droop, allowing the water to slow and build pressure. Pressure is the result of restriction to flow. This restriction is ultimately the nozzle and it is this point where the pressure is converted into thrust. The C bowl doesn't lend itself to this modifications without extensive cutting, welding, and fabricating.
The next problem that you will encounter is the nozzle o-ring in the steering socket. If the opening is made too big, the o-ring will be uncovered when turning.
The ideal is to have a balance of all of the components in the system. Unfortunately there is no five minute modification that will net a performance gain.
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thought you'd be interested in this
What you may not know about Herman Cain who is running for president....
He's not a career politician (in fact he has never held political office). He's known as a pizza guy, but there's a lot more to him. He's also a computer guy, a banker guy, and a rocket scientist guy.
Here's his bio:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
Master's degree in Computer Science.
Mathematician for the Navy, where he worked on missile ballistics (making him a rocket scientist).
Computer systems analyst for Coca-Cola.
VP of Corporate Data Systems and Services for Pillsbury (this is the top of the ladder in the computer world, being in charge of information systems for a major corporation).
All achieved before reaching the age of 35. Since he reached the top of the information systems world, he changed careers!
Business Manager. Took charge of Pillsbury's 400 Burger King restaurants in the Philadelphia area, which were the company's poorest performers in the country. Spent the first nine months learning the business from the ground up, cooking hamburger and yes, cleaning toilets. After three years he had turned them into the company's best performers.
Godfather's Pizza CEO. Was asked by Pillsbury to take charge of their Godfather's Pizza chain (which was on the verge of bankruptcy). He made it profitable in 14 months.
In 1988 he led a buyout of the Godfather's Pizza chain from Pillsbury. He was now the owner of a restaurant chain. Again he reached the top of the ladder of another industry.
He was also chairman of the National Restaurant Association during this time. This is a group that interacts with government on behalf of the restaurant industry, and it gave him political experience from the non-politician side.
Having reached the top of a second industry, he changed careers again!
Adviser to the Federal Reserve System. Herman Cain went to work for the Federal Reserve Banking System advising them on how monetary policy changes would affect American businesses.
Chairman of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. He worked his way up to the chairmanship of a regional Federal Reserve bank. This is only one step below the chairmanship of the entire Federal Reserve System (the top banking position in the country). This position allowed him to see how monetary policy is made from the inside, and understand the political forces that impact the monetary system.
After reaching the top of the banking industry, he changed careers for a fourth time!
Writer and public speaker. He then started to write and speak on leadership. His books include Speak as a Leader, CEO of Self, Leadership is Common Sense, and They Think You're Stupid.
Radio Host. Around 2007—after a remarkable 40 year career—he started hosting a radio show on WSB in Atlanta (the largest talk radio station in the country).
He did all this starting from rock bottom (his father was a chauffeur and his mother was a maid). When you add up his accomplishments in his life—including reaching the top of three unrelated industries: information systems, business management, and banking—
STACK THAT UP AGAINST THE 'COMMUNITY ORGANIZER'....
Herman Cain may have the most impressive resume of anyone that has run for the presidency in the last half century.
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I was wondering when the fawning Cain biographies were going to start zipping around the Interwebs. If there's one thing wingnuts are, its evil. And if there's another thing wingnuts are, is consistent in there creation of crappy emails to support their cause de jour.
He's not a career politician (in fact he has never held political office).
They why would I even think about putting him in the most important elected office in the world? I thought experience in office was vital to becoming President?
Also, he not a career politician, but he was a lobbiest for a powerful business special interest group. So to call him a political outsider is just wrong.
Sounds kinda snobby and elitist. Also, for a supposedly educated guy he speaks like an idiot and his policies are insane.
And yet he still pushes this 999 tax crap, even though he should supposedly know how much its a royal screwjob for most Americans? Asshole.
You just knew that was coming. I'll admit, Cains entire career probably does trump Obama's very first job out of college. Throw in editor of Harvard law review, state assemblyman, US Senator and President of the United States, and I think its gets a lot more even.
Herman Cain may have the most impressive resume of anyone that has run for the presidency in the last half century
I seem to remember a similar line in these emails about Sarah Palin. Its amazing how the wingnut crush of the minute always becomes the most qualified candidate in the history of anything ever.
Mysophobe said...
Nice resume, but history has shown that Americans are more interested in what crazy things his pastor has said, how angry his AA wife is, and where exactly he was born. So where's your birth certificate, Herman Hussein Cain?
What kind of mustard does he like?
This is probably taken word-for-word from a Cain campaign promotional mailer. But since it comes by email MRWD thinks its 'an interesting read' which is both funny and sad.
Herman Cain is such a great businessman and Fed officer that here's his tax plan.
Huh. They left off the part where he was a serial sexual harasser, didn't know what his position on abortion was, was hazy about the meaning of the term "neoconservative," and said that we should have an electrified fence on the border to fry illegal immigrants (which he then apologized for, but then doubled back and restated). Oh, and the tax plan based on a video game. And the fact that he couldn't pronounce "Uzbekistan" but then claimed he was mispronouncing it on purpose. Oh, and the campaign commercial with the guy taking a huge drag off his cig while staring at the cam, while at the same time telling kids not to smoke.
That guy? Yeah, I wouldn't trust him with a fucking wet dream.
I thought all these wingnuts also too hated Obama bc he was such an effete elitist with all his fancy degress 'n shit... that's why the wingtards loved Bible Spice... bc she was dumb as a rock but looked so hawt 'n who cares if she had to flunk out of five community colleges before getting her "degree"??? And what jawbs did Palin have anyway? Beauty queen contestant?
Yes, Cain did run a successful pizza business (even if his product sucks, his business model worked). But how does running a successful business really connect to being a successful President? Or State Governor? It really doesn't bc there's a huge world of difference between running a business enterprise and running a govt/state/country.
That's one of the biggest rightwing FAILS going but bambozzles the rubes always... yeah: E-Meg Whittman built up E-Bay and made HUGE buck$$, so she'd be GREAT as CA Governor bc she'd "really know" how to run CA "better." Why? E-Meg made ton$ of money from insider trading an other nefarious shit associated with teh Goldman Suck$, and her so-called "business acumen" would stand for jack-shit in terms of "running" the State of CA.
Same goes for Cain and his so-called "abilities" to be Pres of the USA. Cain's a frickin' joke. He's been *hired* by the Koch brothers to "run" as the AA antidote to Obama, but Cain's got squat chance of actually getting the nomination. Cain is just a convenient *distraction* for the credulous rightwing rubes wishing to "prove" that they aren't bigoted, racist jerkwads... which we here know differently from all the bigoted racist jerkwad RWFs.
And btw, there's carefully dictated propoganda being issued about how Cain's sexual harrassments weren't really "his fault," and/or conservative citizens should just get over their "Victorian prudishness" and *ignore* Cain's many sexual harrassment charges bc they don't mean a thing. Of course Monica giving Clinton a consensual blowjob is STILL a horrid & disgusting outrage against family values and must be abhored at all costs, but who's counting how many hypocritical double standards conservatives wish to embrace at any given time????
Cain's a fluffer... pay no attention. The Koch's behind the curtain are just doing this as warm-up to their "main guy" Romney getting the nod. Magic undies will be more palatable to the Christians about Cain... mark my words.
This propoganda paid for and brought to you by David & Charles Koch.
Herman Cain: "How ya like me now?!?"
Plus, his pizza is terrible.
Probably because of the swirling things.
In his head.
Bye bye, Herman. You were fun while it lasted.
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Faux ist eine französische Gemeinde mit  Einwohnern (Stand ) im Département Dordogne in der Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine (vor 2016: Aquitanien). Die Gemeinde gehört zum Arrondissement Bergerac und zum Kanton Sud-Bergeracois.

Der Name in der okzitanischen Sprache lautet Faus () und geht auf das lateinische "fagea" () zurück.

Die Einwohner werden Fallois und Falloises oder Fauxois und Fauxoises genannt.

Geographie
Faux liegt ca. 15 km südöstlich im Einzugsbereich (Aire urbaine) von Bergerac in der Region Bergeracois der historischen Provinz Périgord.

Umgeben wird Faux von den Nachbargemeinden:

Faux liegt im Einzugsgebiet des Flusses Dordogne.

Nebenflüsse der Dordogne durchqueren das Gebiet der Gemeinde:
 der Couzeau,
 der Couillou, der in Faux entspringt, und
 die Conne.

Geschichte
Wie bei fast allen Gemeinden der Region so sind auch in Faux Waffen und Werkzeuge der Urgeschichte vor einigen Jahren bei Ausgrabungen zutage getreten, u. a. geschliffene Äxte, Wetzrillen, Messer, Kratzer, Pfeile. An mehreren Stellen auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde sind noch heute keltische Monumente in Form von drei Dolmen zu finden, ein vierter ist seit den 1950er Jahren verschwunden. Ebenso befindet sich eine künstliche Höhle aus dieser Epoche in Faux. Einigen Weiler der Gemeinde, z. B. La Genèbre, La Barde, La Robertie oder La Jasse, stammen möglicherweise aus der römischen Zeit. Durch Umpflügen der Felder beim Weiler Le Buth kommen manchmal Fragmente von rötlichen dicken Dachziegeln zutage, wie sie charakteristisch für römische Produktionen sind. In der Nähe des Weilers La Genèbre befindet sich ein alter Friedhof aus früher merowingischer Zeit, auf dem zahlreiche Gräber mit steinernen Särgen versehen sind. Faux liegt am Schnittpunkt zweier Landstraßen, eine führt von Bergerac nach Beaumontois en Périgord, die andere von Lalinde nach Issigeac. Auf einer Anhöhe gelegen, barg Faux im Mittelalter einen Adelssitz und unterstand der Sénéchaussée von Sarlat. Der Gerichtsbezirk umfasste die gesamte Pfarrgemeinde und Teile von Verdon. Im 16. Jahrhundert wurde ein Priorat mit dem heiligen Saturninus als Schutzpatron errichtet. Das im 18. Jahrhundert errichtete Schloss ist der einzige Wohnsitz eines Seigneurs in Faux, Spuren einer Burg gibt es hingegen nicht.

Toponymie
Toponyme und Erwähnungen von Faux waren:
 Faus und Faurs (1283 bzw. 1390, Gewohnheitsrechte von Beaumont),
 Eccl. Sancti Saturnini (1555, Schild der Bistümer Périgueux und Sarlat),
 Faux (1750, 1793 und 1801, Karte von Cassini, Notice Communale bzw. Bulletin des Lois).

Einwohnerentwicklung
Nach Beginn der Aufzeichnungen stieg die Einwohnerzahl in der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts und auf einen Höchststand von 945. In der Folgezeit sank die Größe der Gemeinde bei kurzen Erholungsphasen bis zu den 1950er Jahren auf 410 Einwohner, bevor eine Wachstumsphase bis zu den 1980er Jahren einsetzte, die die Einwohnerzahl auf einen relativen Höchststand von rund 615 hob. Eine Phase der Stagnation setzte bis zur Jahrtausendwende ein, gefolgt von einer weiteren Phase der Zunahme, die bis heute anhält.

Sehenswürdigkeiten

Pfarrkirche Saint-Saturnin
Die erste Kirche wurde im Jahre 1555 erbaut, aber die heutige Kirche wurde 1856 von den Architekten Abadie und Biras auf den Fundamenten des früheren Baus errichtet. Der Glockenturm der neobyzantischen Kirche wurde 1886 neu gebaut.

Schloss Faux

Das Schloss ist im 18. Jahrhundert möglicherweise auf Fundamenten eines früheren Gebäudes errichtet worden. Es befindet sich im Zentrum der Gemeinde in der Nähe der Pfarrkirche und besteht aus einem Wohntrakt, der von einem runden Turm flankiert wird. Seine mehrseitigen Dächer sind mit Giebeln verziert. Mehrere Familien haben sich im Besitz des Schlosses abgewechselt, die Familie Larlandie, die Familie du Repaire und anschließend die Familie Latour. Das Schloss befindet sich in Privatbesitz und ist der Öffentlichkeit nicht zugänglich.

Dolmen Bourdil
Er befindet sich unweit der Landstraße, die vom Zentrum der Gemeinde zum Weiler la Micalie führt. Der Deckstein hat eine unregelmäßige Form und misst über zwei Meter in der Länge, über einen Meter in der Breite bei einer Dicke von ca. 1,5 m. Alle Gesteinsblöcke sind nur grob behauen und bestehen aus Kalkstein, dem Gestein, das sich auch im Untergrund der Fundstelle befindet. Der Deckstein ist einst über die nördlichen Orthostaten gerutscht, die dabei von ihm zerdrückt wurden. Die restlichen vier Orthostaten haben eine unregelmäßige Form.

Dolmen Campguilem
Dieser Dolmen befindet sich auf einem früheren Weinberggrundstück an der Zufahrt zum Weingut unweit der Landstraße, die vom Zentrum der Gemeinde nach Saint-Cernin-de-Labarde führt. Der Deckstein misst 2,80 m in der Ost-West-Ausdehnung, 2,20 m in der Nord-Süd-Ausdehnung bei einer maximalen Dicke von 2 m. Er besteht aus kieseligem Kalkstein wie zwei seiner fünf Orthostaten, während die drei restlichen aus Kalkstein gebildet sind. Der Deckstein ist bei diesem Dolmen umgestürzt und gibt eine Öffnung frei, die von zwei Orthostaten gestützt wird. Erdarbeiten und die Anlage eines Parkplatzes haben den Dolmen teilweise mit Erde bedeckt.

Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur
Im September 2017 wurde in Faux eine Photovoltaikanlage mit einer Fläche von 16 Hektar auf dem Grundstück einer ehemaligen Anlage zum Wurfscheibenschießen sowie einer seit 2009 aufgegebenen Rennstrecke eingeweiht. Es handelt sich um die erste Solarstromanlage des Départements. Die Firma Urbasolar aus Montpellier investierte 14,5 Millionen Euro in die Anlage, deren jährliche Produktion 13.733 MWh betragen soll, dem Bedarf von ca. 5.000 Haushalten.

Sport und Freizeit
 Der Fernwanderweg GR 6 von Sainte-Foy-la-Grande (Département Gironde) nach Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) führt am Zentrum von Faux vorbei.

 Der Rundweg Boucle de Faux besitzt eine Länge von 7,6 km bei einem Höhenunterschied von 83 m. Er führt von Zentrum durch das Gebiet der Gemeinde über waldiges Gelände mit großem Artenreichtum.

 Der Rundweg Boucle de Falloise - Faux besitzt eine Länge von 16,9 km bei einem Höhenunterschied von 100 m. Er führt von Zentrum durch das Gebiet der Gemeinde u. a. an den Dolmen Bourdil und Campguilem vorbei.

 Das Reiterzentrum und Poyclub La Métairie du Roc bietet auf einer Fläche von 50 Hektar u. a. diverse Reitkurse und -trainings und Ausritte an. Daneben ist der Betrieb ein pädagogischer Bauernhof.

Verkehr
Die Route départementale 19 verbindet Faux im Westen über Saint-Aubin-de-Lanquais mit Bergerac, im Südosten mit Beaumontois en Périgord über Naussannes. Die Route départementale 22 verbindet die Gemeinde im Norden über Lanquais mit Lalinde, im Süden Issigeac über Montaut. Die Route départementale 27 führt im Osten nach Monsac, die Route départementale 36 nach Verdon im Norden.

Persönlichkeiten
 Albert Guillaume, geboren am 14. Februar 1873 in Paris, gestorben am 10. August 1942 in Faux, war ein französischer Maler, Werbegrafiker und einer der bekanntesten Karikaturisten der Belle Époque.

 Adrien Lemaître, geboren am 30. März 1863 in Rouen, gestorben am 12. Januar 1944 in Bergerac, war französischer Maler. 1930 zog er sich in faux zurück, seine letzte Ruhestätte befindet sich auf dem Friedhof von Faux.

 Georges Faugère, geboren am 27. Dezember 1869 in Fonroque, gestorben am 20. August 1936 in Saint-Omer (Pas-de-Calais), war Arzt und französischer Politiker und Bürgermeister von Faux von Mai 1904 bis Dezember 1918 und nochmals von Mai 1929 bis August 1936.

Weblinks

 Faux auf der Website von Pays de Bergerac Tourisme (französisch)
 Faux auf der Website des Gemeindeverbands (französisch)

Einzelnachweise

Ort in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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I came across an older gentleman weeding his front lawn. He seemed not overly impressed by the battle. I mentioned that the lawn looked like he was doing a good job. He said "well, you should see the backyard." I laughed, "no one see's that except you." I wished him well and walked on.
Sometimes we take great care of what others see but neglect what is hidden.
I do that with my bedroom!


Born in Karl-Marx-Stadt in 1955. After completing his Abitur, he studied philosophy and logic in Leningrad, and later worked as an assistant at Berlin's Humboldt-Universität. Since completing his PhD in 1983, Sparschuh has been working freelance. He is a member of the P.E.N. and the winner of numerous prizes, among them the radio play award of the war-blind and the Ernst-Reuter-Hörspielpreis.


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Bizarro World
Virtue-Signaling Yourself to Death
photo credit: Wikimedia Commons
At some point in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 14, gay civil-rights lawyer David Buckel's life went up in a little gay puff of smoke. As some sort of ill-conceived protest against global warming, the 60-year-old rump-wrangler sashayed into Brooklyn's Prospect Park, doused himself in fossil fuels, and set himself ablaze.
Fastidiously gay to the last minute, he even apologized for his untidy demise in a handwritten suicide note near his charred corpse:
I am David Buckel and I just killed myself by fire as a protest suicide. I apologize to you for the mess.
A longer note found near his body had also been emailed to news outlets:
Pollution ravages our planet, oozing inhabitability via air, soil, water and weather. Most humans on the planet now breathe air made unhealthy by fossil fuels, and many die early deaths as a result — my early death by fossil fuel reflects what we are doing to ourselves. A lifetime of service may best be preserved by giving a life….Honorable purpose in life invites honorable purchase in death…I hope it is an honorable death that might serve others.
Plainly seeking that his act of suicidal masochism be perceived as honorable rather than self-destructive, Buckel likened himself to self-immolating Tibetan monks who protested China's occupation of their country.
But at press time, China still occupies Tibet and the weather outside is still warm.
"If there's a lesson to be learned here, it's that you shouldn't take political advice from masochists, or you might wind up dead."
As extreme as self-immolation is, as much as it causes one to recoil at what appears to be malignant psychosis made flesh, it is not without historical precedent. A group of Russian Christian dissidents called the Old Believers burned "tens of thousands" of themselves to a crisp in the 1600s and 1700s, sometimes by locking themselves in wooden churches and letting it all burn to the ground as they squirmed inside.
A photo of the 1963 public self-torching of South Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức to protest Catholic domination of his country's government became one of the most famous political images in history.
Two years later in an apparent copycat suicide, a 31-year-old Quaker named Norman Morrison poured kerosene on himself outside the Pentagon and left his family fatherless because he apparently cared more about suffering Vietnamese children than he cared about his own children. He had mailed a letter to his wife that stated, "Know that I love thee…but I must go to help the children of the priest's village." Only a week later, yet another self-hating white American male named Roger Allen LaPorte turned himself into a charcoal briquette outside the UN building.
And yet the Vietnam War raged on for years afterwards, almost as if no one cared about these suicides, almost as if the military-industrial complex's official attitude was "please spare us these drama queens; we have a war to fight."
In the years since that stupid and ultimately pointless war, the public has gradually been trained to believe that the mere act of being white is something to feel guilty about at the very least—and if you're especially virtuous, you can rack up extra points by killing yourself over it. In 2014 a retired 79-year-old Methodist minister in Texas set himself on fire in a shopping-mall parking lot. Before killing himself, Charles Robert Moore left a suicide note containing the following passages:
I will soon be 80 years old, and my heart is broken over this….America, and Grand Saline [TX]…have never really repented for the atrocities of slavery and its aftermath. What my hometown needs to do is open its heart and its doors to black people as a sign of the rejection of past sins….So at this late date, I have decided to join them by giving my body to be burned….With love in my heart not only for them but also of the perpetrators of such horror….
But despite Moore's grand gesture, nonwhites seem less willing than ever to forgive America's whites…for anything. Funny how that works. It's almost as if the more people bend over, the harder they get drilled.
A richly ironic case of pathological altruism—especially since after all these years of me fruitlessly taunting them, the SPLC finally noticed me—involves the murder of former SPLC writer David Ruenzel, who scribbled endless misguided screeds about "white privilege" and how fearful white folk exaggerated the threat of black crime, only to be murdered while jogging by two assailants who were described as black.
White South African journalist Steven Otter was another glaring case of suicidal empathy. I do not claim to know what twisted psychological reasons led him to live in a sprawling Cape Town ghetto that was 99.49% black, nor to willingly call himself the anti-white slur "umlungu"—which translates as "scum of the sea"—nor to ignore the endless warnings from black and white compatriots alike that one day his misguided compassion would cost him his life, but in December of 2016 two black robbers stabbed Otter to death in front of his black wife and their mixed-race seven-year-old daughter.
Amy Biehl was a white Stanford grad who thought it'd be a good idea to go to South Africa and become an anti-apartheid activist. One day in August 1993, a swarm of blacks dragged her from her car, stabbing and stoning her to death while chanting anti-white slurs. Three of the men who stood accused of murdering her reportedly "burst out laughing in the public gallery of the Supreme Court…when a witness told how the battered woman groaned in pain." But in 1998, all four men convicted of murdering Biehl were released and pardoned because their crime was judged to have been politically motivated. Most disgustingly of all, Biehl's father shook the men's hands upon their release, stating:
The most important vehicle of reconciliation is open and honest dialogue… we are here to reconcile a human life [that] was taken without an opportunity for dialogue. When we are finished with this process we must move forward with linked arms.


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9th October 2018 , By İpek Özerim
Mem Ferda: 'to the Manor born'
actorsBritish TurksMem FerdaTurkish Cypriot
With two degrees under his belt, former male model Mem Ferda could have secured a steady, well-paid job. Instead the South Londoner plumped for the life of an actor and all the risks that this brings. And he's never looked back!
The first thing that strikes you when you meet Mem is his height. At 6ft 2in (1.88 metres), he is the 'tall dark and handsome' archetype. Born in Lambeth Hospital in October 1963 to Turkish Cypriot parents, father Ferda (from Lefke) and mum Turkan (from Anglisides, near Larnaca), he is the youngest of three siblings, with sisters Şifa and Aydın.
They grew up in Kennington and Battersea, South London. Their father was absent for the first three years of Mem's life, having returned to his native Cyprus to support Turkish Cypriots under siege during the civil unrest.
The tight-knit family suffered heartbreak when eldest daughter Aydın died of cancer aged just 26. Mem describes her as "the most incredible person I have ever known. Extremely intelligent (a solicitor), stunningly beautiful, and the warmest and most loving person you could ever imagine."
Her death was hard for the entire family and it also changed Mem spiritually: "[It] nullified my faith in any form of belief system."
As the baby of the family, he was always the centre of attention and seemed destined to act from a young age: "My mother would have me recite poetry, followed by a song and dance for family functions", he explains.
Then, at the age of 19 while studying at university, he was approached by a talent scout in Covent Garden and booked for a photo shoot the very next day. A career in modelling beckoned.
With blue eyes, a tip-top physique and slick dark quiff, Mem was a certified hunk and in hot demand for photographic modelling and catwalk shows. He progressed to TV commercials and even appeared on MTV's God's Gift presented by Davina McCall. It was during this time that the acting bug bit Mem.
He enrolled on a course at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and, after graduating, was snapped up by a well-known acting agent, who opened many more doors for the budding thespian.
Mem had initially trained in theatre. While it was "a lot of hard work for less money than film or TV", he admits treading the boards offers an "amazing adrenalin rush", especially as "the audience is right there in front of you, so the feedback is very immediate." Yet film remains his favourite medium, as it allows "bigger budgets, more creativity and a slower, more controlled build-up of the storyline".
Making his acting debut in ITV's The Bill in 1995, Mem went on to feature in 66 TV shows and movies, including box office blockbusters Evita and Revolver, indie classic The Big Lebowski. His physical demeanour makes him the perfect villain, appearing in a slew of British gangster films including Ill Manors, Hard Tide, Pusher, and Plastic. He was badly injured while doing his own stunts in the latter, a true story about students doing a diamond heist. Squibs strapped to Mem's body exploded as he got shot and crashed through a window, though the end result on screen looked, he tells me, "awesome".
He has no problem being typecast as the baddie, as "no two villains are the same" and it's helped him carve out a name, his intense onscreen presence making for compelling viewing. Yet he remains a versatile actor, taking on a wide range of roles, including a gentler character for Miss You Already (2015), where Mem appears as Achmed the taxi driver, confiding in his passengers (played by Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette) about losing his wife to cancer.
In 2004, Mem won Best Actor for Elshera at the Palm Springs Festival. In it, he plays Mustapha, a nasty criminal who abuses his cousin Elshera, an illegal immigrant of Iranian/Kurdish origin forced into his scams so she can help her family survive. The short film brings home the brutal life of many immigrants in modern Britain.
Mem Ferda has no problems being typecast as 'the gangster': "no two villains are the same"
Another acting highlight is The Devil's Double (2011), about Saddam Hussein's sadistic son Uday. Mem plays Kamel Hannah – Saddam Hussein's right-hand man who served as the dictator's personal bodyguard, valet, food taster, and confidant. He explains his extensive research into Kamel's life to get a sense of his physicality, from mannerisms, to speech patterns, dress sense, and personality. Director Lee Tamahori then asked Mem to put on 42 pounds for the role and wear a very heavy prosthetic stomach – not easy to carry given that filming was during a super-hot summer in Malta:
"It was filled with pig intestines and organs, all contained under a very thick layer of silicone. I had to wear this, strapped to my body all day, every day. It was cut open by a real sharp knife when Kamal was disembowelled."
The gruesome scene was one of the movie's most memorable, mentioned by film critics and audiences worldwide. And gore is something Mem has increasingly pursued as he spreads his wings into producing.
He's enjoyed critical success with half-a-dozen low-budget horror movies. Two recent ones, Truth or Dare (2013) and Mania (2015), won 13 film awards and were nominated for three others.
When talk turns to mentors, without hesitation Mem recognises the importance of his LAMDA coaches. He loved being at the drama school, surrounded by others who shared the same passion and desires, but it was his coaches who gave him: "a sense of purpose, and immense encouragement and support."
He says, "The techniques taught and the insight into developing one's talent were invaluable. This was all the help I needed to channel my 'God given talent'. And I sincerely believe you can't learn to act: you either can or you can't."
Asked who he admires most in film, he lists Sean Penn, Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Marlon Brando among his favourite actors. Of his contemporaries, he cites Tom Hardy, Idris Elba, Ben Affleck, Christian Bale and Johnny Depp, some of whom he's had the chance to act alongside.
During his 22-year career, Mem has also worked with many leading directors, including Alan Parker (Evita), Guy Ritchie (Revolver), Joel Coen (The Big Lebowski), and Julian Gilbey (Plastic). Those he regards as "inspirational" include David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, David Cronenberg, Quentin Tarantino, and Michael Winterbottom.
Yet life could have turned out very differently for Mem. With two degrees – a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's in psychology – it's clear he is super-brainy. I ask if he was ever tempted to choose a career based on his academic studies rather than the unpredictable and often poorly-paid life of an actor. It seems initially Mem did suppress his desire to be an entertainer:
"My father disapproved [of acting] given the uncertainty of the profession. I took heed and instead worked as an executive recruitment consultant in Piccadilly. I also tried my hand at various business opportunities and professions. It was the most monotonous, soul-destroying and unhappiest period of my life."
"If someone is destined for the arts, then that's where they should be left to flourish. One thing I've learnt in life is that it's impossible to be the best at what you do if you have no passion for what you're doing."
Still his work as a producer draws on numerous skills he developed as a student, from planning to finance. He explains that the multi-faceted role starts with selecting a script that could be turned into a great film, then finding the right cast along with the casting director. He also helps pick the artistic and technical team, which includes the all-important director and, most critical of all, arranging investment.
"It gives you a real sense of achievement and fulfilment when a film you've produced is completed and out in the public domain, and you see it on a shelf in Sainsbury's as you go about your weekly shopping", he says laughing.
Mem Ferda: "It's impossible to be the best at what you do if you have no passion for what you're doing"
Given the difficulties ethnic minority actors have in Britain, I ask if he's ever been tempted to relocate to America, like fellow actors Idris Elba and David Oyelowo have done. Mem says it's not for him:
"I spoke with Idris on this matter when we were filming Legacy together. It's hard for me to set up over in the USA, at this stage in my life as I have my elderly parents that are dependent on me. Dad is 90 years old and mum is 84. Also my wife and I are very happy living in London. I don't feel going to live in the US will create more opportunities for me. My manager and agent are US based, so I have both the UK and US covered."
However, he admits the lack of diversity and 'whitewashing' – where white actors are cast for roles better suited to people of colour – remain significant issues in the film industry. While TV is improving, his own journey in film illustrates the bigotry and ignorance black actors are up against:
"Hell, it hasn't been a wide-open road of opportunity for me either, being of Turkish origin. Even though I was born, educated and lived in London my entire life, and worked in the industry for over 20 years, there are still casting directors that think I'm not fluent in English and that I talk with a heavy accent. It's fucking unbelievable! Yes, I do have an accent, it's called a South London accent!!" he exclaims.
Talking to Mem, you quickly learn one thing: you can't pigeonhole him. When we discuss interests outside of work, he lists music as a big one. One of his favourite bands is Thin Lizzy (and there's me thinking he'd be a soul boy), but he also loves pop, reggae, classical and Turkish music.
His biggest passions are photography and fast cars (he drives a black Audi S3 Saloon and is looking to get an Audi R8 next). And a friend is currently teaching him how to play golf. To keep fit, he has taken up Krav-Maga – a form of martial arts developed by the Israeli Army.
Mem Ferda's parents are originally from Cyprus – father Ferda from Lefke and mum Turkan from Anglisides, (near Larnaca) – have been in South London for over fifty years
Family is important too. He laments the lack of time to see his relatives, now spread across Britain, Cyprus and Australia. He lost two elderly uncles in a matter of weeks in 2016, a sad reminder that however good social media is for connecting with family, there's no substitute for seeing them.
Mem is also keen to thank his many Turkish fans: "I really want to reach out to the Turkish community, for their continued support throughout my career. If I have an opportunity to give back, influencing them in a positive way, I'd love to do be able to that."
The actor is on the go non-stop, describing the last few years as "manic", which he "thrives on". He's produced three television series for the US: Dystopia, No Easy Days, and Age of the Living Dead. He also released K-SHOP (horror in a kebab shop – British binge-drinkers beware!) and Monumental, while starring in multiple films.
Looking ahead, Mem is set to headline in two exciting thrillers. He plays Frank Mitchell, an associate of the Kray twins, in 1960's gangster film Jailbird (2019). This true story, directed by multi-BAFTA winning David Blair, is about Mitchell's escape from Dartmoor Prison. Mem's second project is Gunfather (2020), a dark crime-drama similar to the cult film Get Carter. Mem takes on the leading role of Mike Demir (a Turkish Brit), a one man vigilante who goes in search of his missing son.
He's also promised to finish his long-overdue autobiography titled Happy Agony. Progress, he says, has been "extremely slow", but he is "progressively getting there". We can't wait!
Follow Mem Ferda on Twitter: @memferda1 and Facebook: MemFerdaOfficial
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9th March 2018 , By Ceren Günel
The 10 best MFÖ songs
When my editor asked me to pick my favourite ten songs by legendary band MFÖ in advance of their London concert on 18 March, I didn't think it would be this hard. The band formed in 1980 – more than a decade before I was born – and they still comprise of the original […]
Selin Kiazim hoping for more success on this year's Great British Menu
The new series of Great British Menu is upon us, and after opening with three leading culinary talents from the North East, the second week moves to the London and South East heat, which features Selin Kiazim. Last year, Kiazim's Turkish-inspired muhallebi dish Honouring Venus Rosewater Champions was the winning dessert on Great British Menu […]
16th July 2019 , By İpek Özerim
From North Cyprus to North London, this is the story of The Mid Summer Ball
It's a warm weekday lunchtime in May when I meet Hassan Redif (aka Hass or J Junior) and Bekir Remzi (aka Ramsey) in the bar of Trent Park Country Club, located at the far end of the Piccadilly Line in Oakwood. The pair are relaxed and in casual attire, with Ramsey tapping at his watch […]


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50 Common Sense Questions Everyone Should Be Able To Answer
by Sosa Manuel
in Mind Twisters
Someone can be the best student in the world, have as much "book smarts" as possible, and they could still fail this quiz if you don't have any common sense. This quiz won't test whether anybody is a grade A student or whether they just got 100% on that math test. It will test readers to see if they have what really matters - common sense. You know, that innate knowledge that some people are born with and others... Well, not so much. It's the logical thought that enters your brain and tells you to look both ways before crossing the road. It's what makes people less gullible, and less susceptible to getting scammed. And if you don't have it? Well, life is pretty hard.
This quiz will do its best to test people to see just how well they do with common sense. Are we all filled with "useless" information like equations, historical facts, and other "book smarts?" Is it filled with cobwebs? Or are our brains honed, powerful tools of logic which contain all the valuable lessons we've learned from life? Let's just say that in order to pass this quiz, a person really has to have been paying attention!
How Long Is A Fortnight?
One Week Two Weeks One Month 27 Days
Fortnite is one of the most popular (if not THE most popular) game in the world right now, and it's caught a lot of people off guard. The game is pretty simple, in fact it's almost an exact copy of a pre-existing game. But have you ever thought much about the name of the game? Fortnite... That's a stylized version of the word Fortnight, which is a real word in fact. But do you know how long a fortnight actually is?
What Would You Use To Unclog A Toilet?
A Plunger A Wrench A Swiffer A Toilet Bar
Unclogging a toilet is one of those tasks that no one enjoys doing. Well, maybe if you're super weird, you would enjoy unclogging a toilet... Anyway, the fact of the matter is that one of these days, you're probably going to have to roll up your sleeves and unclog your toilet. It's just one of those things that everyone knows how to do - except for those with no common sense. But what would you use to unclog a toilet?
True Or False, Wikipedia Is Written Only By Qualified Professionals
Wikipedia is one of the most trusted places to go when it comes to information on the internet. If you want to look something up, chances are you're going to click on the Wikipedia page. It's just so convenient, and more often than not the quality of the information you will find is very good. We live in great times to have all this information at our fingertips. But who writes it? Is it true that it is written by qualified professionals?
Which Of These Things CAN Disinfect A Wound?
Vodka Pine Needles Smoke Mercury
You should really know how to disinfect a wound. I mean, it's just common sense. And it's probably going to come in handy one day. Hell, it might even save your life - or at least save one of your limbs from getting amputated. Because as we all know (or should know), not properly disinfecting a wound can lead to infection, which can rapidly get way out of control before you know it. But what CAN actually disinfect a wound?
Which Word In The Dictionary Is Spelled "Incorrectly?"
Trebuchet Incorrectly Concierge Innoculus
These days, hardly anyone actually reads the dictionary. Hell, most of us don't even have a paper copy at home that we can refer to. And why would we? After all, we can just google everything we need to, and the dictionary is constantly changing. Instead of relying on some outdated book, we get the updated version on the web. Dictionary sales must have plummeted in recent years. But do you know which word is spelled incorrectly in the dictionary?
Which Of These Things Can You Use To Change A Tire?
Swivel Stick Pogo Board Jack Axle Tie
Changing a tire is definitely one of those tasks that takes just a little bit of common sense. It's really not hard, but if you've never done it before, it can be a little daunting. But hey, wouldn't you rather not pay for some mechanic to do it for you when you can just do it yourself in a few minutes? If you have any common sense, you'd answer yes. But wait. Which of these things do you need to change a tire?
Around How Long Should You Boil A Hard-Boiled Egg?
2 Minutes 6 Minutes 12 Minutes 40 Minutes
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those simple, understated pleasures in life that make you smile. And if you don't like hard-boiled eggs? Well then you're just missing out. Seriously. They are awesome, and if you don't know how to make them, then you really need to examine yourself deeply and ask yourself what you're even doing with your life. Most people know how to cook a boiled egg. But do you know how long to cook one for, approximately speaking?
What Does CPR Stand For?
Cardiovascular Pressure Repetition Cardio Personnel Rescue Creative Pressure Relaxation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR is another one of those things that can really help you out, and it's something that a lot of people learn how to do in life. A lot of it is just common sense, but there are some interesting techniques that you can master. These techniques seem to be constantly changing, but it's always good to know them as best you can. CPR is of course a medical term. But wait. Do you actually know what CPR stands for?
A Broken Clock Is Still Right _______ A Day
Once Thrice Four Times Twice
Seriously? You've never heard this term? Okay, let's assume for a second that you really are completely ignorant to what this term means. Even though you must have been living on Mars to never hear this in your life, you can still figure out what it means... It doesn't take a genius to fill in the blanks. In fact, all it takes is just an ounce of common sense... But you have that... Don't you? Can you complete the sentence?
What Is The Heimlich Maneuver?
A Complicated Aerial Stunt A Way To Stop People Choking A Gymnastics Routine A Soccer Move
The Heimlich Maneuver is another interesting term that most of you have probably heard of... In fact, some of you might have had your lives saved by this ingenious little trick. This is definitely something that has really helped a lot of people, and like CPR, it comes from a medical standpoint. The movement isn't hard, and most people should know how to do it. But even if you don't know how to do it, you should at least know what it is...
What Should You Do Before Giving A Toast?
Say, "Hear Ye!, Hear Ye!" Tap A Fork On A Glass Bang Your Fist On The Table Start Clapping And Laughing Until Everyone Stops Talking
Giving a toast is another one of those skills that everyone should be able to do, and although it's a pretty simple thing to do, it also does take a little bit of skill. After all, giving a toast is just like giving a speech, and that can take many years to master. People comfortable with public speaking are obviously going to be good at this. But there's something you should do before you give the toast. What is it?
What Is One Thing People Do When They're Lying?
They Seem Relaxed They Smile They Have Trouble Keeping Eye Contact They Never Sit Down
This is another one of those skills that takes an ample amount of common sense. You can be a rocket scientist, you can be a quantum physicist, but if you don't know when people are lying to you, you're just as unintelligent as the next person. It takes real skill to tell if people are lying, especially given the fact that some people are very good at lying. But there are some simple rules. What do people do when lying?
Which Invention Allows A Person To Look Right Through A Wall?
A Window Geothermal Ocular Lenses UV Sensitive Camera Granular Imaging Processor
We've all seen plenty of superhero movies and science fiction shows where people can see right through walls. So-called "X-Ray vision" is a fantasy that a lot of us have, and it would probably come in useful quite often. It would definitely give you an edge in combat, and it would also be pretty entertaining in other scenarios. But wait a second. It turns out that we have a device that can allow you to see through walls right now. What is it?
When Buying Stocks, You Should Buy Low And Sell ______
Low High At The Same Price Immediately
Buying stocks is another thing that can make even the most ill-educated, hapless individual rich. It doesn't take a genius to figure out the general aim of trading and buying stocks, although there are certainly some interesting complexities when it comes to this unique and interesting income method. Many people buy and sell stocks, and everyone is always looking for that one thing that will make them rich. But can you complete this simple sentence about buying and selling stocks?
What Does The Odometer Measure?
The Amount Of Friction On The Tires The Odor Of The Car The Amount Of Distance A Car Has Traveled The RPM
An Odometer might seem like a pretty useless meter, until you really need it. Many people don't even really pay attention to the odometer. For those who don't know, the odometer is found usually on a car, and it comes in very handy when you're selling or buying a car. Obviously, you want to pay close attention to whatever is on that odometer if you're buying a car. But you already knew that... Right? What does the odometer actually measure?
What Do You Have To Do Before Switching Gears On A Manual Transmission Car?
Hit The Spacebar Hit The Clutch Engage The Sparkplug Tap The Brake
Staying on the topic of cars, let's now examine something that many people don't bother with - manual transmission. Yes, that's the time of transmission that is NOT automatic, meaning you have to switch gears yourself. It's not hard, but it does take a certain amount of... common sense. For instance, the process of shifting the gears... something very important must occur before the gears can be allowed to shift. But do you know what this initial step actually is?
True Or False, Nothing Rhymes With Silver
Silver is one of those rare things on our planet that actually has value. Our money is actually digital, and debt-based, meaning it has no value. But silver does have value because it's a tangible object that you can see and hold. That's why a lot of people invest their money by buying precious metals such as silver or gold. But wait... Does anything actually rhyme with the word silver? Is it actually true that there is no word that rhymes with silver?
What Kind Of Parking Is This?
Angle Parking Reverse Parking Perpendicular Parking Parallel Parking
If you know how to drive, you know that parking is one of the most tiresome things that you'll ever attempt. In the busy cities especially, it can seem like parking is harder than actually driving the car itself! But it's something that you must master, because no one likes a person who can't park perfectly. It takes a lot of common sense, and it really isn't that hard when you think about it. But what kind of parking is this?
What Does A Barometer Measure?
Solar Activity Atmospheric Pressure Dew Humidity
A Barometer is a very important type of meter, and it can prove very useful if you know how to read it... Or what it even does! Many people rely on Barometers to get reliable scientific information, and if you know what you're doing, you can use the barometer to predict the weather and do all kinds of other amazing things. But it's completely useless if you don't even know what it does... Do you know what a barometer measures?
What Do You Need To Jump Start A Car?
Jumper Cables Crank Shaft Transducer USB Cable
Jump starting a car is another very important skill, and anyone with even an ounce of common sense should know how to do it. It's something that can really help you out in certain desperate situations as well. And who knows, you might even be the person who comes along and help other people in need. Having a dead battery can really put a damper in your day. But do you know what you would actually need to jump start a car?
Where Does Solar Energy Come From?
The Solaris Molecules The Sun The Heat Of The Earth's Core Wind
There are many new sources of energy cropping up, and it's a good thing too. This is of course because some of the types of energy we've been relying on for so long are proving to be quite unrealistic going into the future. This is because of resource scarcity, as well as disasters involving nuclear power. But the most important thing is that we create clean energy. One example of this is solar energy. But where does solar energy come from?
Name This Tool
Skill Saw Ricksaw Hucksaw Hacksaw
Sometimes, common sense means just being able to name some of the most common tools available to mankind. It would take someone very distant and isolated indeed NOT to be able to name this simple tool. It's hardly advanced or expensive, in fact it's been around since long before the age of powertools and expensive gadgets. And yet, it's stood the test of tome, remaining one of the most trusted tools in a handyman's tool box. But can you name it?
What Is The Name For Smaller Pieces Of Wood Needed To Start A Fire?
Shingles Shucks Brittles Kindling
Everyone should know how to start a fire. You never know when you might be stranded in the woods. And spoiler alert, it gets cold in the woods at night. You would be much more comfortable if you knew how to start a fire, and there are many ways to do this. But of course, before you even think about starting a fire, you're going to need fuel. The easiest fuel is wood. But do you know what the small pieces of wood are called?
Which Of These Is Used To Start A Fire?
Granite Water Flint Flour
Speaking of fire, there are many methods for starting one. Almost every primitive culture in the world had a different method of starting a fire, and each was very useful and interesting. Of course, fire has so many uses. You can use it to cook food. You can use it to scare off dangerous, large animals who want to eat you. And you can also use fire to keep warm at night. But which of these things is used to start a fire?
"Kiwi" Is A Slang Term For Which Nationality?
Australian Canadian Polynesian New Zealander
Almost every single nationality on Earth has a slang term that others refer to them as. Sometimes this word can be cute. Sometimes it can be offensive. And sometimes it can be just plain weird. But most of the time, there is a good story behind the choice of wording, and it usually roots from some interesting facts. Take the term Kiwi for example. Definitely a weird word, and also the name for a fruit. But do you know which nationality this refers to?
What Five Letter Word Becomes Shorter When You ADD Two Letters?
Short Praxis Negative Two Fate
The English language is a very strange thing. For those who learn this language, they are often confronted with many things that make absolutely no sense. It's not that they're having trouble learning the language, it's that English is genuinely a language that seems intentionally confusing. There are many intricacies and things which native English speakers take for granted, but can really throw a lot of people off. For example, do you know which word becomes shorter when you add two letters?
Exposure In Photography Refers To What?
The Amount Of Light The White Balance The Shutter Speed The Contrast
These days, almost everyone considers themselves an amateur photographer. Why? Because everyone now has access to incredibly powerful and sophisticated cameras in their pockets. Camera Phones have now advanced to the point where they are on par with some of the best dedicated cameras in the world, and now everyone is learning more and more about the art of photography. Words like exposure which were previously unknown to us are now common. But do you know what exposure refers to?
What Tool Do You Need To Fix A Leaky Faucet?
Wrench Plunger Tap Spool Pipe Sponge
Fixing a leaky faucet is another one of those common household tasks that everyone needs to master, although few do. But it can really save you a lot of stress. Imagine hiring a plumber to do a five minute job that you could have learned how to do on YouTube. That's exactly what happens in the case of a leaky faucet. It doesn't take much to fix, in any case. But do you know what tool you need to do it?
What Insects Can Chew Through Wood And Destroy Your Home?
Ants Wood Beetles Larvae Termites
When it comes to wood, there is one insect that is more feared that perhaps any other. These little guys with actually eat right through your wooden walls, laying waste to your home and completely ruining your house. These guys have existed long before we started building houses, and they must be pretty happy about all the new sources of food we keep building for them. Of course, there is a way to get rid of them. But do you know what they're called?
True Or False, Reindeer Are Actually Just Mythical Christmas Beasts
Reindeer are some of the most wonderful creatures in our favorite Christmas stories. We all know the story of Rudolph, Prancer and Dancer and so on, and they all famously guide Santa's sleigh as he flies through the air on Christmas night, delivering presents to all the good little boys and girls. There are even entire legends dedicated solely to Reindeer and their awesome stories. But wait a second. Is it true that Reindeer are actually just mythical Christmas beasts?
What Type Of Cheese Is Actually Made Backwards?
Mozzarella Gouda Cheddar Edam
There are many types of cheese, and the history of cheese making is almost as old as humanity itself. Cheese is a popular food all around the world, and there are cheese factories in almost every single country. There are also different types of cheese, and each type of cheese has slightly different manufacturing process. In fact, one type of cheese is even made backwards. This is a very interesting and tasty type of cheese, but do you know what it is?
What Should You Avoid When Giving A Handshake?
Eye Contact Firm Grip No Eye Contact Two Pumps
Giving a good handshake is another important life skill that most people know how to do. It's an art, and you can either make a really good impression or a really bad one, based just on how you hold someone's hand. It's a really odd ritual if you think about it. But like it or not, it's part of human culture, and you need to learn how to master it. But do you know what you should avoid when giving a handshake?
How Many Days Are In February During A Leap Year?
February is one of the best months of the year, and sometimes it's filled with beautiful weather like snow and ice. Although this weather can be harsh, it's also a wonderful part of the year that coincides with later winter. It's also an interesting month, because this is the month that is effected by the leap year. During this year, the number of days in the month are actually changed. But do you know how many days are in February during a leap year?
Prunes Were Once Which Kind Of Fruit?
Pears Plums Figs Apricots
There are many different types of food that were originally fruit. The classic example is a raisin, which of course used to be a grape. But there are many other examples that follow this logic. These foods are also one of the tastiest and healthiest types of food available, and many people appreciate them. Prunes are one example of these types of foods, and they are some of the most tasty. But do you know what fruits Prunes once were?
Why Can't A Man Marry His Widow's Cousin In America?
Because That Man Would Be Dead It's Actually Based On Maritime Law Old Traditions In The Deep South Because The Family Doesn't Get A Dowry
The rule of law is a strange thing sometimes, and the craziest thing of all is that it varies from country to country. Of course, different nations and cultures have very different rules, so that means you always have to be aware when traveling of the local expectations. There are a lot of laws surrounding marriage. Some have been controversial, while others are simply confusing. America is no exception. Do you know why can't a man in America marry his cousin's widow?
Where Did The Word "Breakfast" Come From?
Breaking The Fast Breaking The Dishes Breaking The Bread Nobody Knows
We all know that the English language is filled with all kinds of weird and confusing words. But there are also some words which reveal a lot about our history, and if you look close enough, you can discover some interesting lessons. Sometimes, the roots of words are lying under our very noses, and yet we never really pieced it together. One example is the word Breakfast, a common word. But do you know where this word actually came from?
True Or False, The Woodchuck And Groundhog Are Two Different Animals
Both the woodchuck and the groundhog are two animals that you've probably heard of before. Both are involved in their own legends and songs. Of course, the woodchuck is involved in the famous tongue twister, "How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?" The groundhog is also part of the famous groundhog day, where the groundhog is used to "determine" whether or not the winter will finish early or late. But hold on - are these two creatures actually separate creatures?
What Is This Type Of "Carry" Called?
Duplex Carry Fireman Carry Shoulder Lift Arm Lock Carry
You've probably seen this type of carry before in your life. It's pretty common, and you might have seen it in your favorite war movies. It's also used in real life, in situations like search and rescue or disaster response. Most professionals like paramedics and police officers know how to perform this carry, and it's considered the best and most efficient. You have to be strong to carry it out, but it's the best one. Can you name this carry?
What Is The Singular Word For "Sheep?"
Sheeps Sheece Sheep Shep
Sheep are some of the most beautiful creatures in the world. Today, sheep are used across the world by farmers, and they are sometimes brought together in huge herds. They are allowed to roam free over the green hills, where they can graze and hang out to their heart's content. They are used mostly for their wool, but sometimes they are slaughtered for lamb meat. They are often herded by sheep dogs. But do you know the word for a singular, lone one of these animals?
What Is Paper Made From?
Plastic Trees Cotton Bean Paste
Paper is something we rely on heavily these days, although perhaps not as much as we used to. Back in the day, everything was written down in books and on paper, although now we of course have the internet to record information. Nonetheless, paper is essential not only to writing, but also to things like art. Drawings and paintings must use paper, but it's also used for many other art forms, such as origami. But do you know what paper is made from?
"Yankee" Is A Slang Term For Which Nationality?
Canadian American Yugoslavian Australian
Yankee is a word you've probably heard before, and as you might be aware, it's actually a slang term used to refer to people of a specific nationality. Sometimes, the word is shortened to simply "Yank," and this word was used to refer to the people during the World Wars, usually by the country's allies. It has roots back many centuries, to the birth of the nation as we know it today. But do you know which nationality it refers to?
"Canuck" Is A Slang Term For Which Nationality?
American Canadian Czech New Zealand
Another term that is thrown around when we talk about people of different nationalities is "Canuck." This word is another slang term used to describe people of a specific nationality, and it's also used for things like sports teams and other brand names. The term is pretty straight forward in meaning, and people within that country seem to be pretty proud of their status as a "Canuck." It's a funny word - but do you know which nationality it refers to?
Where Is The Language Afrikaans Spoken?
Africa Netherlands Egypt South Africa
Afrikaans is a language that isn't too common, and you could probably go your entire life without ever hearing it spoken. But travel to one particular nation, and you'll probably hear this being spoken at least once. The name of the language is the same name as the people who speak it, and these people have long been a minority within their respective nation, which also uses many other languages. But do you know which country uses this interesting language?
What Do You Need To Do Before Driving In The Snow?
Insulate Your Vehicle Use Radiator Coolant Get Snow Tires Switch To Ice Mode
Driving in the snow is always a challenge, and this can prove quite dangerous for people who don't know what they're doing. Of course, you can always tell which people don't know how to drive in the snow, as these are the people who are sliding all over the road uncontrollably, proving to be a danger to themselves and all those around them. Driving on the snow requires a pretty simple first step. But do you know what this is?
Muscovites Are People From…
Montana Moscow Muscovia Madagascar
Another interesting word you might have heard before is "Muscovite." Well, actually, it's not really the kind of word you hear every day. In fact, it has to be one of the most unique words ever made by man. But it is in fact a word used to describe a specific type of people, and these people are from a very specific place. You've probably heard this word if you've ever visited this city. But do you know where we're talking about?
Which Of These Animals Doesn't Produce Milk Consumed By Humans?
Sheep Donkey Goat Human
Milk has been consumed by humans for quite some time. If you think about it, it's kind of weird though. After all, humans were only meant to be drinking milk when they're a baby, so why do we continue to drink milk throughout adulthood? Some say it's actually bad for you, but others insist that milk is a great source of calcium, which is great for your bones. There are many animals that we use to produce milk. Which of these is not one of them?
What Is It Called When A Steak Is So Rare It's Practically Raw?
Pink Rare Blue Bloody
If you haven't been a vegan or a vegetarian your whole life, chances are you've had the pleasure of biting into a steak. And you probably know that steaks can be cooked in a wide range of different ways. It's all down to personal preference, and many people choose to have their steaks either very cooked or not very cooked at all. There is actually one type of steak that is cooked almost not at all, to the point where it's practically raw. What is this called?
What Are Tourniquets Used For?
Stopping Infections Amputating The Limb Controlling Bleeding It's Another Word For Brace
You may have also heard the word "tourniquet' before. Pictured here is a medical grade tourniquet, although you can make your own tourniquet just by ripping a strip of fabric off a shirt or some other thing. These simple devices are used in things like war and disasters, and they have a strong medical use. For many years, tourniquets were discouraged, as medical response time wasn't quick enough. But do you know what function tourniquets actually serve out there in the real world?
Which Of These Things Can Help You Purify Water?
Boiling It Add Salt Run It Through Volcanic Rock Add Sodium Chloride
Imagine society suddenly gets thrown into the dark ages. It could be an earthquake, meteor impact, or war. But suddenly, infrastructure grinds to a halt, and you find that your taps no longer have running water. Everything has been shut down. Soon, you will have to find your own water. Luckily, you know where there is nearby river, and you get some water. But wait. You need to purify that water before you drink it. How do you do it?
How Do You Spell The More Technical Term For "Holographic" Rainbow Cosmetics?
Opaque Iridescent Shimmer Glitter
Cosmetics are advancing extremely fast these days, and girls have access to some of the most amazing products on the market. There's an entire industry out there of all kinds of different products. Just like the fashion industry, cosmetics frequently experiences trends and new styles coming up, and one of the big thing right now is "holographic" cosmetic products. These products shine like the rainbow, and often glimmer in amazing ways. But do you know the technical term for "holographic?"
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all the time. Right now, at this very moment He is at work in your life and behind the scenes. We need reminders of this frequently.. I got one this morning and felt compelled to share it. It came from " Streams in the Desert," a book that never fails to bring truth when I need it. Today's page was from George Mueller..I mentioned him a few posts back. He was someone who trusted God in a way we rarely see in our modern world.
In a thousand trials, it is not just five hundred of them that work " for the good" of the believer, but nine hundred and ninety-nine plus one.
Always in everything, at all times.. no matter what we feel, or believe, God is at work working all things for our good..every single moment of every day. What an amazing promise!
Yes..everything. It all works together for the good of those who love God. How? The Bible says that He causes this..it is His plan. He has a plan that includes every detail of our lives..Do you believe that? Not many believers do. We believe He is real. We read the book. We know that He helps those who help themselves..No that is not in the Bible..we add that ourselves. That is not the way it works in the kingdom of God.
He is at work all the time..doing so many things that we cannot imagine. His plan is unfolding for our lives as we walk with Him. He is behind the scenes putting all the pieces in place for what is going to be revealed. He is redeeming the years that the locusts have eaten. He is preparing us for our next season and working on our behalf in more ways that we can imagine. Our part is to believe this and to live as though it were true..because it is!
Remember the story of Abraham and Sarah? God promised them that they were going to have a child and they waited and waited and waited. Finally Abraham tired of waiting and took things in his own hands. He had a son with his servant Hagar..and lived to regret that decision. Then God spoke to both Abraham and Sarah telling them again that they would have a son and they both laughed. They were too old and they knew it. God kept His promise despite their unbelief. He was working on their behalf and knew exactly when He would fulfill that promise.
Why do you think their story is told? Because we are them. We don't believe God and we laugh to ourselves when we walk in that unbelief. We are actually saying..God is not able.. He does not care..it is too late. Abraham and Sarah learned to believe God..He taught them about His faithfulness and stayed with them through thick and thin as they learned the lessons He was teaching them. He does the same thing with our lives. He tests our faith and waits for us to begin believing Him when we cannot see..trusting in His faithfulness..knowing that He has a plan for us.


Piper Aircraft Inc. is strengthening its worldwide sales organization with an increased focus on direct fleet sales of the company's Trainer-Class aircraft while continuing to emphasize and expand its global dealer network for the company's M-Class and Twin-Class lines.
"We will have three regional senior sales executives supported by three regional sales managers that will be responsible for our growing dealer network for our entire aircraft product lines. In addition, they will handle fleet sales of training aircraft, as that part of the business expands to meet growing demand worldwide," said Piper Head of Global Sales and Business Development Drew McEwen.
Chuck Glass becomes Piper's Director of Sales for the Asia Pacific Region, with responsibilities for the regional dealer network and trainer fleet sales in the region. Glass was previously Director of Global Fleet Sales for the company. He is being supported by Jeremy Prost, Asia Pacific Sales Manager, located in Zhuhai, China, to assist in developing this important market for new aircraft. Glass will be located in Vero Beach and travel extensively throughout the Asia Pacific Region.
Hans Stancil is being named General Manager of Sales for the Americas, with dual responsibilities for the regional dealer network and trainer fleet sales in North, Central and South America. He will be supported by a Sales Manager position that will be filled soon. Stancil will manage the Americas and travel from Piper's headquarters in Vero Beach.
Enrico Evers, Piper's Director of Sales for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), now has dual responsibilities for this region's dealer network and trainer fleet sales. He, too, will be supported by a Sales Manager position to be named soon. Evers is located in the Netherlands, and he travels extensively throughout the EMEA region.
Glass has worked with the company since 2010. He is a retired U.S. Army fixed and rotary wing aviator who served as the U.S. Defense and Army Attaché in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during his career in the military. He holds Master of Science degrees from Kansas University in the U.S. and Madras University in India and is also a certified flight, instrument and multiengine instructor in powered airplanes. He has logged more than 5,500 hours of fixed and rotary wing flight hours and over 350 hours of glider flight time.
Stancil has worked as a Sales Manager at Piper since 2010 and during the past three years he has managed worldwide fleet sales and dealer development in North and South America. Stancil holds a bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia. He is also a commercial pilot with multiengine and instrument ratings with more than 400 hours of flight time.
Evers has been in his position since 2010. He is an experienced international sales executive with more than two decades of aviation experience. Evers holds a FAA PPL Single and Multi Engine Land, IFR and a European JAR/FCL SEP including CRI (Class Rating Instructor) and TMG (Touring Motor Glider).