Brad Barker

Today, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello ranks as one of the most important historical sites in the United States. Two centuries ago, Monticello was a 5,000-acre plantation that was home not just to Jefferson, but also to hundreds of enslaved people and their families, producing tobacco and later wheat for sale on Atlantic markets.

File photo courtesy Biloxi (Miss.) Public Schools This blog post was initially published on Sept. 4, 2019. Winter is coming again. So how do we prepare? This depends greatly on your geographical location. Those of you who operate in dry areas may put less emphasis on preparation for this season. For those of you who operate in a wet or cold climate, some checklist items that come to mind may be tires and wiper blades.

For technicians to make a quick and accurate diagnosis of a mechanical, electrical, or electronic problem, I find it best to first have an understanding of the system involved. Always ask yourself this question before making repairs: Is the component in question really malfunctioning, or is the apparent failure caused by some other problem in the affected system? In other words, a component failing to operate as designed does not necessarily mean the component is faulty.