As with just about every subject

When children are young, it is easy to control the type of music they listen to. Mostly, children listen to what the parents do. Parents may choose to listen to music written specifically for kids, but at other times, the family may listen to whoever set the stereo station last.

The question becomes: Is Rock music safe for children?

Nearly all the best-selling albums of all time are Rock. But is this 'rebellious' genre of music having a positive or negative impact on children and society?

As with just about every subject, there are many pros and cons.

The fact is: Rock is a form of art that promotes creativity and expression. Many songs have very poetic lyrics and send off great messages to people. A big message sent through music these days is world change.

In 1985, Live Aid was put on by many rock musicians from Black Sabbath to U2. It raised over 232 million dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia and was inspired by the song 'The Tide is Turning' by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.

Even today, many bands put on benefits for a plethora of causes. Several bands have toured in Iraq to perform for our troops overseas. Also many rock benefit concerts were put on to raise money after the 9-11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake.

Bands also promote Christianity in their music, especially in today's day and age. Popular bands, such as P.O.D., Flyleaf, Pillar, and many others, widely and openly promote religion through their music. And other bands, such as Breaking Benjamin and Chevelle, subtly promote it through their poetic and abstract lyrics.

Looking at their generosity of both their talent and money, it is clear that many Artists have chosen to spread joy. Are there other benefits?

Music in general, as well as Rock, can inspire children to pick up a healthy hobby of playing music. Learning an instrument helps a child find a form of creativity they can express in an unimaginable amount of ways. Even if they aren't going to become the China OBM Wooden calendars next icon, enjoying music can often grant the listener or player an outlet for emotional issues or traumatic events as life progresses.

However, much like all good things, inevitably, you will also find the bad.

Many artists express their feelings through morbid and perverse metaphors and talk about dark taboo subjects. These artists have a breathtaking talent that people should be open to, but they are simply not for children.

Parental advisories can't always be trusted. For instance, the songs 'Digital Bath' and 'Lhabia' by Deftones talks about a daydream of grisly melancholic acts, acted out of boredom. This album has no parental advisory on it at all. Yet, that same band has songs against drugs, racism, and other positive influences, but is also not for young children.

As much as the R.I.A.A. tries to help, they are not the parents of America.

As our children start to discovery their own taste in music, parents need to monitor the content and words. Maybe your child has found a singer or band that they really like. You have listened to the song and approve. Make sure when you buy that CD though, you carefully listen to all of the songs or simply purchase the one song that you approved.

Rock seems to be the most controversial but it also has many positive influences that should be taken in to consideration. There are some negatives that come with it, and those should be filtered out by the parents.

As a family and society, we do not want record companies, or anyone else for that matter, to decide what we feel is appropriate or not. We enjoy the privilege of making that decision. We do appreciate their input, hence the labeling. But, when it comes down to it, we are the parents; we will take responsibility for what our children are plugging in their ears.

So, the next time your child wants to listen to a song they like, instead of immediately refusing, listen with both ears. You will learn much of what your child likes and dislikes. You will gain insight into the thinking of your child. You will also learn what to absolutely deny your child.

Antikythera mechanism is an ancient Greek mechanical device used to calculate and display information about astronomical phenomena. The remains of this ancient “computer,” now on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, were recovered in 1901 from the wreck of a trading ship that sank in the first half of the 1st century BCE near the island of Antikythera in the Mediterranean Sea. Its manufacture is currently dated to 100 BCE, give or take 30 years.

Consisting of at least 30 bronze gears in a wooden container that was only the size of a shoebox, the clockwork mechanism was highly advanced for its time. By turning a hand-crank, the user could move forward or backward in time. The crank made the gears move and rotate a series of dials and rings on which there are inscriptions and annotations of Greek zodiac signs and Egyptian calendar days. It seems that the information to build such a mechanism was lost through time, perhaps because it was a specialty device or expensive to create. Similar astronomical clocks didn’t reappear in Europe until the 14th century. Since inventions like this do not usually come from nothing, though, many researchers think that we may yet find older precursors in an archaeological context some day.

The mechanism tracked the lunar calendar, predicted eclipses, and charted the position and phase of the moon. It also tracked the seasons and ancient festivals like the Olympics. The calendar is based on the time from one full moon to the next, and a special dial allowed the user to also envision the seasons, which would have been useful for agriculture. Since the ancient Babylonians figured out the cycle of eclipses, the inventor of the Antikythera mechanism included two dials that rotate to show both lunar and solar eclipses. But the most sophisticated thing the mechanism did was lunar calculations—it could figure out the moon’s period at a given time and model its elliptical orbit.

'90s Beauty Moment: Alexander McQueen's No.13 show, with Paralympic athlete Aimee Mullins

If you’re a regular listener to the BeautyMe Podcast or follow my TikTok then you might know that I produced a series of ‘90s Beauty Moments as an alternative Advent Calendar for the month of December. I don’t really enjoy ‘enforced content creation’, but, I did that series because I wanted to see if I could. As time passed and I became more accustomed to sitting in front of my phone camera and sharing moments I truly felt anyone from any generation could love, I realised once again, just how much I loved beauty, in all its forms. Now that the series is over, I’ll be picking out certain episodes and adding a little more meat to the bones I provided, so today, I’m sharing a little bit more about my beloved Alexander McQueen.

I’ve always been attracted to pretty things, but I also believe there is beauty in everything, even in decay - I’ll just as likely photograph some dying flowers as I would some new Pat McGrath makeup. Beauty isn’t just about glowing, youthful skin; it’s also in the lines and wrinkles that hint at our life stories. I feel like Alexander McQueen had a real obsession with the darker side of beauty; so many of his shows featured references to animals - from feathers to skulls - and for his 13th show, No.13, he showed the fashion world how his fascination with prosthetics created for the First World War inspired an entire collection.

No.13 was the name of McQueen’ SS99 collection, shown in 1998.

If you know your fashion then you’re probably thinking you know exactly which moment I’m going to talk about when it comes to this beautiful, ground-breaking show. You’re probably thinking I’m talking about the finale, where we see model (and former ballet dancer) Shalom Harlow wearing a cotton trapeze dress that’s being spray painted by two robots hired from a car manufacturer. It’s definitely a striking moment in fashion history and came up in conversation again recently when Paris-based designer Coperni’s SS23 show featured two men spray-painting a dress onto top model Bella Hadid.

Bella Hadid onstage for Coperni’s SS23 show

But for me, there’s another moment – the first time a designer casts a model with prosthetic limbs to walk on the catwalk. The show itself was a romantic yet sinister tribute to the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 1800s, something that inspired McQueen throughout his short career. So many of the designs featured ruffled leather and lace, laser cut wooden corsets, with many of the pieces being inspired by the workshops of Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton, which pioneered prosthetics for those injured during the first World War. This is also a show where we first notice McQueen’s evolving approach to footwear as he sends Paralympic champion Aimee Mullins down the runway wearing a beautiful pair of cherry wood prosthetic legs that were hand-carved to a design of McQueen’s, said to be inspired by the work of Dutch-British sculptor and wood-carver, Grinling Gibbons.

In an interview with Another Magazine, Aimee Mullins said she wanted to be involved because it was her ‘mission’ to challenge prevailing attitudes towards beauty.

The cherry wood prosthetics, designed by Alexander McQueen for Aimee Mullins

"I want to be seen as beautiful because of my disability, not in spite of it," she said. "People keep asking me: 'why do you want to get into this world that’s so bitchy and so much about physical perfection?' That’s why. That’s why I want to do it," she said.

McQueen himself said: "I wouldn’t swap the people I’ve been working with for a supermodel. They’ve got so much dignity and there’s not a lot of dignity in high fashion."

This is also the first show that made Alexander McQueen cry, and I can really see why. If you want to hear more, listen to the mini podcast dedicated to the show below.

For more ‘90s Beauty Moments, you can listen to BeautyMe Podcast anywhere you like, or watch the videos for all 25 moments, including this one, over on my TikTok @charissekenion. Thanks for reading.

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The ‘a-maizing’ world of corn... Tips for picking the best ears and putting recipes to the test

Check out my latest food column in Media News Group suburban Philadelphia newspapers

https://www.timesherald.com/2022/08/26/the-a-maizing-world-of-corn/

While leisurely driving out in the rural countryside, I am drawn to roadside stands with handwritten signs over tattered wooden bins of local sweet corn. Often, the signs promote a “baker’s dozen.” This corn doesn’t travel far; most likely from fields right behind the stand. Last week I enjoyed the sweetest corn of the summer, and thought, it is getting close to the last time this season when I savor local, sweet corn. I had to have my fix. I bought extra since I wanted to try a couple recipes from an older cookbook published in 1987, “Corn: Meals & More by Olwen Woodier (Storey Communications) A later edition was published in 2017 by Storey Publishing.

To help us all pick the best corn, the author writes, “whether you like corn white, yellow, or bicolor or prefer the old-fashioned varieties to newer, super sweet ones, and whether you buy fresh-picked local corn from the farmers’ market or shop in the produce section of a supermarket, there’s only one way to select a prime ear of corn. Ideally, it should be cool, indicating that it has been kept under refrigeration. Choose ears with husks that are tightly wrapped, bright green, and slightly moist. Loose, yellowing husks indicate old, dry corn. Last, but most important, the kernels at the top should be plump, medium-size (not too big and wide, not too small and narrow, and definitely not shriveled), close together, and glistening with moisture.”

Corn has been around for over 10,000 years.  It has been the most popular crop in Iowa for 150 years and grows on all continents except Antarctica.  In addition to corn, the way we know of it; fresh from the farm, canned, frozen, or popped, according to the Corn Refiners Association, almost 4,000 grocery store products include corn on the label listing the ingredients. If you are a label reader as I am, you’ll notice so many products that are produced with high fructose corn syrup. One bushel of corn can sweeten hundreds of cans of soda! There is concern about the ill effects of consuming high fructose corn syrup. According to this article from the Cleveland Clinic  https://cle.clinic/3pHVF6L “Studies show that high fructose corn syrup increases your appetite and it promotes obesity more than regular sugar.” The information presented goes into detail on the hidden dangers that assist in making choices when purchasing food.

What was interesting to learn from www.corn.org is that corn-based glucose is used in the manufacturing of many non-food products antibiotics, including penicillin, hair products, and concrete.

Did you know?

• An ear of corn has about 800 kernels

•  An ear of corn has an even number of rows, usually 16

•  Corn is called maize in most countries

•  Corn is technically a grain and not a vegetable

•  A derivative of corn is a component in the manufacturing of  ethanol.

•  Corn should be kept cool because the sugar in corn will covert to starch at warm temperatures.

• If boiling corn, don’t add salt to the water. This will toughen the corn kernels.

•  In 2022 Gideon Oji won the Sweet Corn Eating Championship in West Palm Beach, FL devouring 54 ears of sweetcorn in 12 minutes.

• The United States is the largest producer and exporter of corn (Iowa produced the most in 2020 followed by Illinois and Nebraska. Pennsylvania ranked 16). The other countries that followed were China and Brazil.

Corn fritters are a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch, Mennonite and German-American breakfast treat. Check out this recipe https://www.pickyourown.org/corn-fritters.php

Throughout the country, corn festivals are plentiful this time of year. Pennsylvania towns have their share of celebrations. Here are a few. Some have passed so put them on the calendar for next year.

The 41st Shippensburg Corn Festival https://shippensburgcornfestival.net/

Roasting of Ears of corn Festival https://bit.ly/3CtcrhS

Butler County Sweet Corn Festival https://bit.ly/3cijK11

Lancaster Sweet Corn Festival https://bit.ly/3R5YvOE

Check out these farms boasting corn mazes and fun fall activities  https://bit.ly/3KeRuc5

Want to enjoy the bounty in the deep of winter? Here’s how to freeze your freshly picked corn. https://bit.ly/3Tf69sa

Try these recipes from the book so you too can savor the last of the season’s local corn crop. For the recipe for Corn and Red Pepper Chowder please visit https://bit.ly/2OlQZPS .

Although very soon they won’t be “just-picked” and local, thanks to the states with warmer climates corn on the cob is available year-round in many supermarkets. In a bind, I prefer frozen to canned corn.

Hot from the oven, ready to enjoy.

Orange Corn Bread Pudding*

4 cups                        diced corn bread (half of the corn bread recipe below)

½ cup                        orange juice

3                                  large eggs

Grated rind of 1 medium orange that has been washed

¼ cup                         sugar

1 ½ cups                    low-fat milk

¼ cup                         orange marmalade (or 3 tablespoons brown

sugar)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2-quart baking dish. Place corn bread in a large mixing bowl and cover with the orange juice. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the orange rind and sugar. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and the marmalade (or brown sugar) until it just begins to bubble around the edges. Slowly pour in a thin stream into the egg mixture. Stir the mixture constantly. Pour hot custard over the corn bread and stir gently to combine. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and set this in a larger pan. Pour boiling water into the outer pan until it comes halfway up the side of the baking dish. Carefully place in oven and bake 45 minutes, until the top is golden. Serves 6-8.

Note: the author suggests serving with orange sherbet.

Corn Bread*

1 cup                          all-purpose flour

1 cup                          yellow corn meal

1 tablespoon           baking powder

1-2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup                          low-fat milk

2                                  large eggs, beaten

¼ cup             vegetable oil or melted shortening

Optional: add 1 cup of corn kernels

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and grease an 8 or 9-inch x 2 inch baking pan. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, beaten eggs, and oil (and corn kernels if using). Stir until the dry ingredients are moistened and then spoon into the prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Sour Cream Corn Pancakes*

¼ cup                         sour cream

2                                  large eggs

4 tablespoons          vegetable oil, divided

½ cup                         all-purpose flour

1 cup                          corn kernels, crushed, or, if using fresh corn,

grated off the cob

Beat sour cream, eggs, and two tablespoons of the oil, flour and corn. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet and drop the batter in 2 tablespoons at a time. Cook over medium heat for 1 ½-2 minutes a side, until golden brown. Serve hot.

*Recipe excerpted from “Corn: Meals & More” by Olwen Woodier. Used with permission of Storey Publishing.

For my Labor Day BBQ, I plan to prepare this Tangy Corn Relish recipe provided by my friends at America’s Test Kitchen. They suggested topping steak with it. I’ll be sure to purchase freshly cut corn at the farmer’s market in the morning.

Tangy Corn Relish A perfect topping for steaks at your Labor Day BBQ. (Photo and recipe courtesy of Photo courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen)

Tangy Corn Relish

¼ cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoons table salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 cup distilled white vinegar

2 tablespoons water

2 ears corn, kernels cut from cobs (1½ cups)

1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine

½ onion, chopped fine

½ teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

¼ teaspoon celery seeds

Whisk sugar, flour, salt, and pepper together in large saucepan. Slowly whisk in vinegar and water until incorporated. Stir in corn, bell pepper, onion, mustard seeds, and celery seeds and bring to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, and mixture has thickened slightly and measures about 2½ cups, about 40 minutes. Transfer to bowl and let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. (Relish can be refrigerated for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature before serving.) Makes about 2½ cups

Stephen Fries, is a professor and coordinator of the Hospitality Management Programs at Gateway Community College, in New Haven, CT. He has been a food and culinary travel columnist for the past 14 years and is co-founder of and host of “Worth Tasting,” a culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven, CT. He is a board member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. [email protected] For more, go to stephenfries.com.

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A Canvas of Stars

Word Count: 1,480

Fluff, Romance, Established Relationship

Summary: While watching a meteor shower, Sanji turns Nami into a galaxy in her own right.

Hello, everybody! Here’s the story for SanNami Week’s Day Seven Prompt, “Touch”! Can you believe it’s almost over? :c

Usopp’s face was screwed into a tight frown as he peered through the binoculars at the glittering expanse of stars above. It was a magnificent display, like a swathe of diamond paint streaming across a midnight blue canvas. Despite all its sparkling brilliance, Usopp seemed unimpressed. He lowered the binoculars to give Nami a dour, unconvinced look.

“I don’t see any meteors yet. Are you sure that the calendar is right, Nami?”

She pursed her lips at the impatient inquisition, then crossed her arms and tossed her tangerine hair with an affronted huff.

“It’s not an exact science, Usopp! We’ve only been up here for five minutes. Give it a minute, will ya?” she scolded before walking across the wooden floor of the observation deck to snuggle into the space beside Sanji. She drew her knees up against her chest as she reclined lazily against his own, one arm snaking up behind his neck so her fingers could take turns between teasing the stiff fabric of his suit collar and his soft, twistable strands of hair.

If she had done this six months ago, she would have a splatter of blood splashing across her locks that would rival an assault victim’s. However, after six months of dating, the lascivious cook had grown accustomed enough to her constant need for cuddles that he could refrain from bursting into a massive nosebleed at the slightest inkling of affection. Sanji pulled his cigarette from his mouth, releasing the plume of thin, wispy smoke above her head, before dropping a kiss into her orange waves with a sweet smile.

Nami, being the responsible one of the crew, naturally possessed a calendar that she dutifully kept up during their meandering, chaotic voyage. It was a special edition manufactured by the wizards of Weatheria that included all sorts of information on the year’s predicted weather and atmospheric phenomena. Nami had happened to take a passing glance at the date and noticed that a meteor shower was hypothesized to occur around midnight that evening and had subsequently wrestled the crew into an impromptu viewing party. Logically, they were all nestled into the absolute best viewing spot on the ship, the domed observation deck situated above the crow’s nest. It had only been five minutes since midnight, but the more impatient of the crew members were beginning to grow antsy with inactivity.

“Come on, you stupid stars! Start falling!” Luffy whined and began beating on the glass window angrily because it wasn’t like he could punch the endless sky above like he wished.

Nami rolled her eyes far enough back in her head to stretch the ligaments; they were so annoyingly hasty. Maybe I should have only told Sanji, that way we could have a private viewing in peace, she thought with a terse frown.

Sanji, sensing her souring mood, chuckled lightly and swept the tresses of her hair from her frowning face to press a light, chaste kiss against her cheek.

“Don’t worry, Nami-swan. Once it starts, they’ll forget they were annoyed in the first place.” That was true enough. Their neurons were only capable of propagating one emotional response at a time.

She exhaled deeply and tried to force herself to relax, lounging almost entirely against his sturdy body. She sat with her side facing the back of the circular booth-like seat stretching around the room. One of Sanji’s legs bent at the knee behind her, and the other hung lazily off the bench to provide a rather lovely armrest for Nami. Her back was flush with his muscular trunk, enough that she could feel the gentle rhythm of his heartbeats and the relaxed rise and fall of his chest. It felt nice, snuggling with him like that, and so Nami’s nerves eased a little faster than average, especially since she could dissipate all her grouchy energy by playing incessantly with his hair. She had already threaded three or four braids into the long ends of his blond locks.

“Oooh! I saw one!” Chopper exclaimed and pointed a hoof at the ceiling. The rest of the Straw Hats eyes followed just in time to see a thin, white line streak quickly through the painted sky. Immediately after, several of them began striping through the arrangement of stars, like a pencil scratching lines into thick paint. Collectively, they all released awed sighs; simple, but beautiful, it was—a gentle reminder of the majestic capabilities of the natural world around them. Basking in the silence as the crew’s eyes locked onto the meteor shower, Nami’s lips finally curled into a natural smile.

“They’re gorgeous,” she breathed as she tilted back her head to run the tip of her nose along the defined edge of Sanji’s jawline, while her chestnut eyes remained trained on the raining stars above. A rumble of amusement vibrated in his chest as one of his arms slipped down. His index finger swirled abstract patterns into the bare skin of her left thigh, which was exposed by her jean shorts bunching up nearer to her waist from her exaggerated angle. It felt like he was printing the Milky Way itself into her tanned skin; the pad of his finger would smoothly trail in a thick line before skipping around in little dots, then run swaying waves, and then start all over again.

The little touches ignited lightning fires in her nerves, sending jittery tingles up into the junction of her hip down to her toes. Contented and a little aroused, Nami stretched out her leg fully to allow him unrestricted access to the canvas that was her skin, while her brown eyes tore themselves away from the night sky to give him a seductive stare.

“Not interested in the meteor shower, hmm?”

“Oh, they’re lovely, but not nearly as lovely as the fiery little comet I have sitting next to me right now.” His sultry purr elicited a minuscule moan of pleasure from her, and she pushed her fingers further up the back of his head to prompt him to tilt his head down. Playfully, his lips brushed over hers while his hand continued to create artistry all over her thigh, breath puffing like stardust over her lightly flushing face. When Sanji actually had a handle on his raging fantasies, he was quite the exciting flirt. It was almost effortless for him to snatch her breath away, even six months into the venture.

Still, he didn’t turn Nami’s mind entirely to mush.

“So, you’re saying I have a heavenly body?”

He snorted, forehead dropping to press against hers as he struggled to keep from outright laughing at her corny joke. Nami grinned cheekily, sticking out her tongue as he looked at her in giddy delight.

“I’m trying to be romantic, love,” he wheezed lightly, still struggling to contain his little chuckles. His other hand had begun decorating her right shoulder with the celestial patterns now, and his left hand stilled to wrap tightly around her middle and hold her against his body. All the while, he drew that invisible artwork on her, the creation that only she could admire through the titillating touches.

Nami decided to forgo the space puns for now—Usopp was spitting them rapid-fire across the room and had Luffy and Chopper in stitches—in favor of allowing her boyfriend to dote on her as he wished. She fluttered her eyelashes at him, face upturned invitingly, and she paused to admire the reflections of the meteors streaking through his dark black eyes. They were like a dark nebula, the black only betrayed by distinct bends of the light that made smoky gray streams flow through his irises. She reached up to stroke a few fingers against his stubbled cheek, before cupping it tenderly and all but pulling him into a smoldering kiss.

His lips washed like gentle waves over hers, silk-smooth and pliant. They only kissed for a moment or so, as Nami did not wish for the immature boys to notice and chide them. Sanji looked a little disappointed as she moved back, but he immediately resumed covering her body in that invisible paint, jumping from her right shoulder to her left. She craned her head back to rest it against his shoulder while he began dotting little kisses over her neck, blotting her with distinct galaxies. Her eyes beheld the shimmering streams of light raining down from the heavens. She was the only one aware that Sanji was catching them to spread stardust and light all over her body with his caressing touches.

A heavenly body, indeed… she thought wryly as her skin hummed with energy, like she was a tiny star slowly growing into something greater. Even long after the meteor shower ended and they all retired for the evening, Nami could feel the indistinct marks he had left on her, the proof of a universe’s worth of unbridled love and affection…

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An Overview To Best Kitchen Cleaning

Making sure safe as well as healthful dishes needs a clean and organized kitchen. The best method of kitchen care is a cleaning and preparation schedule.

During each Cooking Session

Measure and gather substances prior to cooking and clean while still cooking. A cleaner kitchen, a diminished chance of cross-contamination and an even smaller chance of missing or doubling an fixing are really worth the fore thought.

Just clean vegetables with vinegar spray to destroy bacteria and utilize bleach spray on surfaces and utensils that arrive in contact with raw meats.

Plan baking, broiling or roasting in order to nourish the messiest dish last, especially when using convection. A chicken will have some over-spray of fat, thus cooking it last allows time for the grease to bake on. After each use, wash the oven, stove and backsplash using vinegar spray or diluted dishwashing detergent.

Clean, dry and put away everything after each meal, or load the dishwasher and use the rinse and hold cycle.

Sweep or vacuum a ground after each cooking session and wipe counters off using the vinegar spray. Spray on the sink and drain areas with all the bleach spray, allow stand for a couple of momemts and rinse to discourage bacterial growth. Dry off the counters and sink with a quick brush using paper or cloth towels.

Weekly

Cleaning out the refrigerator and pantry the day prior to purchasing is effective with making lists and having organization. Check expiration dates and discard objects. Ideally, make a list of items on hand and plan menus around people. Wipe refrigerator shelves with vinegar spray.

At least one time a week, utilize a damp mop or towel to clean the floor, rinsing the mop often. Use cleaners appropriate for that type of flooring. Avoid using sponge mops; nevertheless they don't do a excellent job of removing grime and that they grow bacteria fast. Any mop should really be disinfected in a solution of chlorine bleach following manufacturer's directions. Allow the mop dry thoroughly before placing it away, preferably outdoors in sunlight. You may get additional information about todayscave.com by browsing our website.

Monthly

Provide the stove and hood a comprehensive cleaning at least once a calendar month employing a degreaser. A toothbrush dipped in degreaser is a fantastic tool for becoming to cracks and corners. Look at the filters within the stove's hood. Either set them inside the dishwasher soak them in hot water with detergent and rinse completely. Heavy grease build up on the filters gets a potential fire hazard. Clean out the surfaces of this mill using degreaser and hot water.

Wash and disinfect the garbage can using bleach spray. Again, comply with manufacturer's instructions for disinfecting that surface. Always utilize liner bags and discard usually.

Assess non cookware for cracks or peeling finishes and discard any that show wear because the flakes may infiltrate your foodstuff. Oiling wood chopping boards and utensils monthly, with food-safe mineral oil, helps to preserve and keep them sanitary.

Yearly

Inspect wooden and plastic utensils and bowls for cracks and cuts, and which may pose the danger of contamination. Discard and replace any utensil that demonstrates indications of excess wear. Remove sets from drawers and cabinets, vacuum and wash interiors. Re-arrange the materials, as needed, for maximum efficiency.

Donate pans, pans, gadgets and any things at the kitchen that aren't used or useful. Even an expensive kettle or appliance is clutter if it is not ever utilized. Regular cleaning and organizing would be the real key into a clean, safe and work friendly kitchen.

THE BEST WOOD WATCHES LEADER-BOARD 2019

THE BEST WOOD WATCHES LEADER-BOARD 2019 1. SETTING A BUDGET Planning the budget of your watch is the first thing to do when you are considering to buy one. The wide range of markets for wood watches offers you an excellent opportunity to choose a favorable watch depending on your pocket size. You don't have to strain your income and expenses when looking for a good watch. The modern technology has made it possible for components to be accessed cheaply thus affecting the overall price of the final products. Having a look at various e-commerce websites and blogs can give you a good idea of the prices of watches It has long been said, that cheap is expensive and quality goes hand in hand with the price of a product. Surprisingly, the opposite applies to the wood watch market. Its possible to buy a watch at a relatively low price yet enjoy quality features from it. The varying prices of wood watches depend on various factors including: 1. Brand: the price of watches vary from brand to brand. 2. Movement: quartz and mechanical movements have different prices. 3. Wood: the quality of wood also determines the overall price of a watch. High-quality wood translates to high prices. 4. Functionality: different watches have varying capabilities and hence varying prices. 5. The price of common watches ranges between $50 dollars and $500 dollars. However, some can cost as much as 1000 dollars. 2. CHOOSING (OR IGNORING) A BRAND You may have heard several people claiming that the brand of a certain item doesn¡¯t matter. While that may be true while considering the basic function of the item, other factors may make you consider the various brands. Watch brands differ in several aspects like price, warranty, designs variation and quality of their timepieces. You may consider buying a watch from the popular brands like We Wood, Cuccuzzi, Bewel, and Nixon among many others. The good thing about these brands is that their information is splattered everywhere on the internet. There has been a far-fetched prejudice against China's products. Over the few recent years, China¡¯s manufacturers like Gassen James and Luno Wear have come up with quite appreciable wood watches with different designs. You can buy a watch from Bewell at a price as low as $20. However, some brands like Grovemade whose watches are assembled in the USA sell at price range of $240-$320. 3. WATCH SPECIFICATIONS These are the features and capabilities that watch manufactures and sellers outline for you in their websites. The various specifications to consider when buying a wood watch are; Movement There are two main mechanisms that are responsible for the movement of the hands of watches. They are the mechanical and quartz movement. They act as the engine that makes a watch to work. Quartz movement is found in standard watches and is cheaper than the mechanical movement. It utilizes a battery to move the parts of the watch. The battery powers the quartz crystal which vibrates to create the tick-tock movement of the watch¡¯s hands. On the other hand, mechanical movement derives its power from a wound spring functions as energy storage. It transfers the energy to several gears which make up the smooth movement of the hands. The major quartz movements are Swiss quartz movement and the Japanese Miyota quartz movement. Wood The dial, band and are the major parts that are made of wood in wooden watches. However, this does not restrict manufacturers from combining wood with other materials like plastic and stainless steel. The different types of wood differ in various aspects. They include: 1. Texture: this how smooth or rough a certain wood is. Rough wood can be polished to smoothen it. 2. Grain pattern: this refers to the pattern of the wood's surface. 3. Color: the color of a certain wood determines the general appearance of the watch. Wood's are available in different colors. 4. Durability: it determines how long your watch can stay without damage. Good wood is not damaged easily. Watch crystal: It's commonly referred to as the glass that covers the dial. Acrylics crystal are the cheapest but are durable. Hence they are hard to break. However, they are highly susceptible to scratches. Mineral crystal is mainly made of glass. It's resistant to scratches but can easily break. The sapphire crystal is an expensive crystal defined by its hardness, transparent nature and scratch resistance. You will commonly find it in high-end watches. However, it breaks easily compared to mineral and acrylic crystals. Functionality: This refers to the features and capabilities of the wood watch. You may consider looking for a watch with various functionalities. However, The greatest wood watches for men 2019 will cost you some extra bucks to purchase a watch with high-end features. The common features of a wood watch include: 1 .Calendar display: it shows the date, month and the year. 2. Chronograph: it's the time feature of the watch. Recent wood watches have an independent second, minute and hour hands. 3. Digital or analog: with the invention of the digital scope in electronics, some watch manufacturers have invested in it. However, common wood watches are the analog type. 4. Water-proof: modern watches come with water-resistance capability. It measures in standards known as ATM which is a measure of water pressure at depth of 10 meters. Common wood watches are marked 3ATM. However, it's important to note that most watches are only resistant to splash water. Hence, it's advisable to avoid swimming with your watch in deep waters. 5. Non-allergic: most wooden watches pose little or no allergy-related problems. Band length and face size Wood watches come in different cars diameters and wrist lengths. Therefore, it's important to consider the proportionality of the face and band length of your watch. You can use a tape measure or objects with a definite length to estimate the diameter of your wrist. The thickness of the watch is also an important factor to consider. 4. WHAT'S YOUR STYLE? Different styles dictate different watches. However, all styles fall under two major categories; casual or formal styles. Casual watches are the most common in the modern world market. They tend to be large and sport striking colors. Zebrawood and verawood are the most preferred wood for making casual watches. In addition, a casual watch may sport fancier functionalities like illuminated hands and digital displays. If you have a knack for the formal style, then a thin and average sized watch is the best option for you. The small thickness prevents your watch from bulging out on your shirt or blouse. Besides, formal watches lack the flashing colors that are common in casual watches. They have formal colors originating from woods like ebony, bamboo, and walnut. Also, formal watches have simple functionalities. 5. WHERE TO PURCHASE A WOOD WATCH Having considered your preferences, the final step is to purchase the watch. Experts highly advise against buying a watch from a retailer shop especially if you are doing so for the first time. They may be cheap but their quality is wanting. They are made of poor quality wood and other materials making them more susceptible to damage by water or physical force. Buying a watch from online sellers is the best option. However, you should carry out thorough research on the seller other to avoid buying a counterfeit watch. Always check the customers' reviews and ratings. You can opt to buy directly from the Brand's website or general online sellers like eBay and Amazon. The advantage of searching from brand's website is that you can access a whole range of watches according to your specifications. Conclusion Choosing a wood watch from the several brands in the market can be a tiresome and often confusing process. However, this should not be a worry to you anymore. The above guide majors on specific aspects that you should consider when looking for a watch. I certainly hope that the guide will help you do away with those timeless and tiresome hustles should be issues of the past.

THE BEST WOOD WATCHES LEADER-BOARD 2019

THE BEST WOOD WATCHES LEADER-BOARD 2019 1. SETTING A BUDGET Planning the budget of your watch is the first thing to do when you are considering to buy one. The wide range of markets for wood watches offers you an excellent opportunity to choose a favorable watch depending on your pocket size. You don't have to strain your income and expenses when looking for a good watch. The modern technology has made it possible for components to be accessed cheaply thus affecting the overall price of the final products. Having a look at various e-commerce websites and blogs can give you a good idea of the prices of watches It has long been said, that cheap is expensive and quality goes hand in hand with the price of a product. Surprisingly, the opposite applies to the wood watch market. Its possible to buy a watch at a relatively low price yet enjoy quality features from it. The varying prices of wood watches depend on various factors including: 1. Brand: the price of watches vary from brand to brand. 2. Movement: quartz and mechanical movements have different prices. 3. Wood: the quality of wood also determines the overall price of a watch. High-quality wood translates to high prices. 4. Functionality: different watches have varying capabilities and hence varying prices. 5. The price of common watches ranges between $50 dollars and $500 dollars. However, some can cost as much as 1000 dollars. 2. CHOOSING (OR IGNORING) A BRAND You may have heard several people claiming that the brand of a certain item doesn¡¯t matter. While that may be true while considering the basic function of the item, other factors may make you consider the various brands. Watch brands differ in several aspects like price, warranty, designs variation and quality of their timepieces. You may consider buying a watch from the popular brands like We Wood, Cuccuzzi, Bewel, and Nixon among many others. The good thing about these brands is that their information is splattered everywhere on the internet. There has been a far-fetched prejudice against China's products. Over the few recent years, China¡¯s manufacturers like Gassen James and Luno Wear have come up with quite appreciable wood watches with different designs. You can buy a watch from Bewell at a price as low as $20. However, some brands like Grovemade whose watches are assembled in the USA sell at price range of $240-$320. 3. WATCH SPECIFICATIONS These are the features and capabilities that watch manufactures and sellers outline for you in their websites. The various specifications to consider when buying a wood watch are; Movement There are two main mechanisms that are responsible for the movement of the hands of watches. They are the mechanical and quartz movement. They act as the engine that makes a watch to work. Quartz movement is found in standard watches and is cheaper than the mechanical movement. It utilizes a battery to move the parts of the watch. The battery powers the quartz crystal which vibrates to create the tick-tock movement of the watch¡¯s hands. On the other hand, mechanical movement derives its power from a wound spring functions as energy storage. It transfers the energy to several gears which make up the smooth movement of the hands. The major quartz movements are Swiss quartz movement and the Japanese Miyota quartz movement. Wood The dial, band and are the major parts that are made of wood in wooden watches. However, this does not restrict manufacturers from combining wood with other materials like plastic and stainless steel. The different types of wood differ in various aspects. They include: 1. Texture: this how smooth or rough a certain wood is. Rough wood can be polished to smoothen it. 2. Grain pattern: this refers to the pattern of the wood's surface. 3. Color: the color of a certain wood determines the general appearance of the watch. Wood's are available in different colors. 4. Durability: it determines how long your watch can stay without damage. Good wood is not damaged easily. Watch crystal: It's commonly referred to as the glass that covers the dial. Acrylics crystal are the cheapest but are durable. Hence they are hard to break. However, they are highly susceptible to scratches. Mineral crystal is mainly made of glass. It's resistant to scratches but can easily break. The sapphire crystal is an expensive crystal defined by its hardness, transparent nature and scratch resistance. You will commonly find it in high-end watches. However, it breaks easily compared to mineral and acrylic crystals. Functionality: This refers to the features and capabilities of the wood watch. You may consider looking for a watch with various functionalities. However, it will cost you some extra bucks to purchase a watch with high-end features. The common features of a wood watch include: 1 .Calendar display: it shows the date, month and the year. 2. Chronograph: it's the time feature of the watch. Recent wood watches have an independent second, minute and hour hands. 3. Digital or analog: with the invention of the digital scope in electronics, some watch manufacturers have invested in it. However, common wood watches are the analog type. 4. Water-proof: modern watches come with water-resistance capability. It measures in standards known as ATM which is a measure of water pressure at depth of 10 meters. Common wood watches are marked 3ATM. However, it's important to note that most watches are only resistant to splash water. Hence, it's advisable to avoid swimming with your watch in deep waters. 5. Non-allergic: most wooden watches pose little or no allergy-related problems. Band length and face size Wood watches come in different cars diameters and wrist lengths. Therefore, it's important to consider the proportionality of the face and band length of your watch. You can use a tape measure or objects with a definite length to estimate the diameter of your wrist. The thickness of the watch is also an important factor to consider. 4. WHAT'S YOUR STYLE? Different styles dictate different watches. However, all styles fall under two major categories; casual or formal styles. Casual watches are the most common in the modern world market. They tend to be large and sport striking colors. Zebrawood and verawood are the most preferred wood for making casual watches. In addition, a casual watch may sport fancier functionalities like illuminated hands and digital displays. If you have a knack for the formal style, then a thin and average sized watch is the best option for you. The small thickness prevents your watch from bulging out on your shirt or blouse. Besides, formal watches lack the flashing colors that are common in casual watches. They have formal colors originating from woods like ebony, bamboo, and walnut. Also, formal watches have simple functionalities. 5. WHERE TO PURCHASE A WOOD WATCH Having considered your preferences, the final step is to purchase the watch. Experts highly advise against buying a watch from a retailer shop especially if you are doing so for the first time. They may be cheap but their quality is wanting. They are made of poor quality wood and other materials making them more susceptible to damage by water or physical force. Buying a watch from online sellers is the best option. However, you should carry out thorough research on the seller other to avoid buying a counterfeit watch. Always check the customers' reviews and ratings. You can opt to buy directly from the Brand's website or general online sellers like eBay and Amazon. The advantage of searching from brand's website is that you can access a whole range of watches according to your specifications. Conclusion Choosing a wood watch from the several brands in the market can be a tiresome and often confusing process. However, this should not be a worry to you anymore. The above guide majors on specific aspects that you should consider when looking for a watch. I certainly hope that the guide will help you do away with those timeless and tiresome hustles should be issues of the past.

STARLIGHT ISLAND UPDATE - LIVE NOW!

This month, we’ve been working on optimising the game. We have improved the frame rate, and the game now runs much smoother than before. We will continue to work on optimisation in the next few updates, to ensure that you get the best My Time At Portia experience.

In addition to game optimisation, this update also contains the content we announced in our previous news posts. You can read more on those here:

Development Update Update on the way: A new location, a new pet, new story and more! New content on the way: Casual life in Portia

Let’s take a look at what other content is in this update!

New building project: Factory

We’ve been listening to your feedback about crafting items in your yard, and we have a pretty big feature to add in this update! Once you’ve completed the harbor mission, you’ll be able to visit A&G Construction and build a factory in your yard!

The factory will allow you to automate production. To craft something, you’ll simply need to prepare the machine and the raw materials it needs, click ‘start’, and wait! You’ll be able to automate each stage of the production process, from raw materials to semi-manufactured products, and from semi-manufactured products to final products! This factory is a huge new feature and will save lots of crafting time!

New location: The Haunted Cave

Remember that mission on Amber Island? Mayor Gale said that construction could take place so that Portians could have somewhere fun to go. The Mayor is keeping his promise! Once you’ve defeated the Rat Prince, you’ll be able to go back to this island and help the Mayor turn the cave into a themed attraction!

New calendar event: The Day of Memories

The Day of Memories is the third holiday to be added to the calendar in My Time At Portia – after the Day of the Bright Sun and Winter Solstice. This holiday will take place on Summer 27th of each year. There will be an activity on this day, and you’ll get to compete against NPCs for a reward!

The difference with this event activity, is that it takes place at night! The activity will start at 9pm, and participants will need to find ghost badges that are scattered throughout Portia town. You’ll have a limited amount of time to find as many badges as you can. When the time is up, the person with the most badges, wins! You’ll be able to trade these badges in for Day of Memories items at the Badge Exchange inside the Commerce Guild.

New wearables: Accessories

We’ve had accessories such as necklaces, sunglasses and earrings in the game for a while now, and these have added to different character stats but are invisible when your character is wearing them. We know you want to be able to see these accessories when your character is wearing them, so we’re making them visible in this update. So, if style is your thing, you’ll now be able to match your accessories to your outfit!

Item Upgrade: Wooden Storage Box

We’ve received lots of feedback about the difficulty of managing the items you have because they are being kept in multiple wooden storage boxes. This update will make managing your stored items a lot easier. Now, when you open one storage box, you will be able to manage the items in ALL of your storage boxes! We’ve also added the ability to sort your items at the click of a button! So for example: if you put wood into box A, and then some wood into box B, all wood will automatically be sorted into box A.

We really hope you all enjoy the new content we have added into My Time At Portia. Please keep posting your feedback, and reporting any bugs or issues you encounter, in the Steam forums.

Please note: After this update, the trees you have cut down will regenerate, and some furniture may be removed from your house and delivered to your mailbox for placement again. Your skill points will also be reset, and will need reassigning.

You may also find that the loading time when leaving your house is quite long. We’re aware of this issue and are working on a patch to optimise this loading time.

We'd like to say thank you to all players who participated in the open test, your feedback is greatly appreciated. Your save data from v 7.0 will carry over to this version (v 8.0) just fine, but when switching to the main branch, please be aware that you will lose all food recipes.

Want to know what else is in this content update? Check out the changelist on Steam!

THE BEST WOOD WATCHES LEADER-BOARD 2019

THE BEST WOOD WATCHES LEADER-BOARD 2019 1. SETTING A BUDGET Planning the budget of your watch is the first thing to do when you are considering to buy one. The wide range of markets for wood watches offers you an excellent opportunity to choose a favorable watch depending on your pocket size. You don't have to strain your income and expenses when looking for a good watch. The modern technology has made it possible for components to be accessed cheaply thus affecting the overall price of the final products. Having a look at various e-commerce websites and blogs can give you a good idea of the prices of watches It has long been said, that cheap is expensive and quality goes hand in hand with the price of a product. Surprisingly, the opposite applies to the wood watch market. Its possible to buy a watch at a relatively low price yet enjoy quality features from it. The varying prices of wood watches depend on various factors including: 1. Brand: the price of watches vary from brand to brand. 2. Movement: quartz and mechanical movements have different prices. 3. Wood: the quality of wood also determines the overall price of a watch. High-quality wood translates to high prices. 4. Functionality: different watches have varying capabilities and hence varying prices. 5. The price of common watches ranges between $50 dollars and $500 dollars. However, some can cost as much as 1000 dollars. 2. CHOOSING (OR IGNORING) A BRAND You may have heard several people claiming that the brand of a certain item doesn¡¯t matter. While that may be true while considering the basic function of the item, other factors may make you consider the various brands. Watch brands differ in several aspects like price, warranty, designs variation and quality of their timepieces. You may consider buying a watch from the popular brands like We Wood, Cuccuzzi, Bewel, and Nixon among many others. The good thing about these brands is that their information is splattered everywhere on the internet. There has been a far-fetched prejudice against China's products. Over the few recent years, China¡¯s manufacturers like Gassen James and Luno Wear have come up with quite appreciable wood watches with different designs. You can buy a watch from Bewell at a price as low as $20. However, some brands like Grovemade whose watches are assembled in the USA sell at price range of $240-$320. 3. WATCH SPECIFICATIONS These are the features and capabilities that watch manufactures and sellers outline for you in their websites. The various specifications to consider when buying a wood watch are; Movement There are two main mechanisms that are responsible for the movement of the hands of watches. They are the mechanical and quartz movement. They act as the engine that makes a watch to work. Quartz movement is found in standard watches and is cheaper than the mechanical movement. It utilizes a battery to move the parts of the watch. The battery powers the quartz crystal which vibrates to create the tick-tock movement of the watch¡¯s hands. On the other hand, mechanical movement derives its power from a wound spring functions as energy storage. It transfers the energy to several gears which make up the smooth movement of the hands. The major quartz movements are Swiss quartz movement and the Japanese Miyota quartz movement. Wood The dial, band and are the major parts that are made of wood in wooden watches. However, this does not restrict manufacturers from combining wood with other materials like plastic and stainless steel. The different types of wood differ in various aspects. They include: 1. Texture: this how smooth or rough a certain wood is. Rough wood can be polished to smoothen it. 2. Grain pattern: this refers to the pattern of the wood's surface. 3. Color: the color of a certain wood determines the general appearance of the watch. Wood's are available in different colors. 4. Durability: it determines how long your watch can stay without damage. Good wood is not damaged easily. Watch crystal: It's commonly referred to as the glass that covers the dial. Acrylics crystal are the cheapest but are durable. Hence wood watches for sale are hard to break. However, they are highly susceptible to scratches. Mineral crystal is mainly made of glass. It's resistant to scratches but can easily break. The sapphire crystal is an expensive crystal defined by its hardness, transparent nature and scratch resistance. You will commonly find it in high-end watches. However, it breaks easily compared to mineral and acrylic crystals. Functionality: This refers to the features and capabilities of the wood watch. You may consider looking for a watch with various functionalities. However, it will cost you some extra bucks to purchase a watch with high-end features. The common features of a wood watch include: 1 .Calendar display: it shows the date, month and the year. 2. Chronograph: it's the time feature of the watch. Recent wood watches have an independent second, minute and hour hands. 3. Digital or analog: with the invention of the digital scope in electronics, some watch manufacturers have invested in it. However, common wood watches are the analog type. 4. Water-proof: modern watches come with water-resistance capability. It measures in standards known as ATM which is a measure of water pressure at depth of 10 meters. Common wood watches are marked 3ATM. However, it's important to note that most watches are only resistant to splash water. Hence, it's advisable to avoid swimming with your watch in deep waters. 5. Non-allergic: most wooden watches pose little or no allergy-related problems. Band length and face size Wood watches come in different cars diameters and wrist lengths. Therefore, it's important to consider the proportionality of the face and band length of your watch. You can use a tape measure or objects with a definite length to estimate the diameter of your wrist. The thickness of the watch is also an important factor to consider. 4. WHAT'S YOUR STYLE? Different styles dictate different watches. However, all styles fall under two major categories; casual or formal styles. Casual watches are the most common in the modern world market. They tend to be large and sport striking colors. Zebrawood and verawood are the most preferred wood for making casual watches. In addition, a casual watch may sport fancier functionalities like illuminated hands and digital displays. If you have a knack for the formal style, then a thin and average sized watch is the best option for you. The small thickness prevents your watch from bulging out on your shirt or blouse. Besides, formal watches lack the flashing colors that are common in casual watches. They have formal colors originating from woods like ebony, bamboo, and walnut. Also, formal watches have simple functionalities. 5. WHERE TO PURCHASE A WOOD WATCH Having considered your preferences, the final step is to purchase the watch. Experts highly advise against buying a watch from a retailer shop especially if you are doing so for the first time. They may be cheap but their quality is wanting. They are made of poor quality wood and other materials making them more susceptible to damage by water or physical force. Buying a watch from online sellers is the best option. However, you should carry out thorough research on the seller other to avoid buying a counterfeit watch. Always check the customers' reviews and ratings. You can opt to buy directly from the Brand's website or general online sellers like eBay and Amazon. The advantage of searching from brand's website is that you can access a whole range of watches according to your specifications. 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Transformer Coupled Class A Power Amplifier

The transformer used here is a step-down transformer. The high impedance main of the transformer is linked to the excessive impedance collector circuit. The low impedance secondary is linked to the load (usually loud speaker). The transformer used in the collector circuit is for impedance matching. RL is the load related within the secondary of a transformer. RL’ is the reflected load in the first of the transformer. The variety of turns in the primary are n1 and the secondary are n2. Let V1 and V2 be the primary and secondary voltages and I1 and I2 be the primary and secondary currents respectively. The under figure reveals the transformer clearly. One other motive to substitute a transformer is to improve quality and tone. Because transformers are essentially the most costly component of an amplifier, it is not uncommon for amp manufacturers to cut prices on the scale and quality of them. 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Up to now it has been very strong, and in fact, we haven't seen much to date. I do not assume Roche has constructed up sufficient of a physique of work to engender a lot instant rancour from a reader. In case you have an old tranny with odd or indistinguishable colors on the leads, confirm them. In actual fact, it is a good idea to verify any PT before using, just to be secure. Miswirings are, AFAIK, uncommon, however do occur, as do shorts. Is there an ordinary scheme for output transformer wire colors? Ordinarily the black aspect ought to even be grounded, if the speaker is grounded. Alternative transformers usually are not always an identical, so in the event you get squeals or other odd sounds when hooking up a brand new output transformer, try reversing the output leads. Why will we use a step down transformer in output stage of class A transformer coupled amplifier? The place will we use energy amplifiers? Why cannot we use energy line communication between transformers? We use transformer coupling to achieve higher amplification achieve. To realize very high acquire, with no transformer may be very tough and advanced. Nonetheless, a transformer theoretically allows you to have any form of achieve relying on the turns ratio. Why do we not have transformer coupled class B amplifiers? It's all the time a good suggestion to have a low output impedance to drive the line capacitance and Miller capacitance of the facility amplifier. BALANCED Strains are used almost universally in recording, broadcasting and most massive installations where analogue signals have to be fed from one piece of tools to the following. It has been 10 years since this site introduced the Hashimoto transformers on this planet. 1000's of our prospects everywhere in the world have been enjoying the most vivid and transparent sound high quality that Hashimoto transformers can deliver to their audio tools. 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How long electric power can can go through wire with out utilizing any transformer /amplifier and so forth.? What appliances use transformers? What occurs if we use power amplifier in transmission line? As power amplifiers are utilized in heavy loads like loudspeakers, can we use these power amplifiers in cell phones? How does a diode utilized in a category AB energy amplifier work to remove the crossover distortion?