AlfaMag Newsletter - November 2007
The Current
The official newsletter of AlfaMag Electronics, LLC.The fun newsletter to read..!!!
Highlights
"Featured Products"
"Fun Trivia"
"Bits & Pieces"
"Rick's Favorite Recipe of the Month"
Featured Products
"AS and ASM Series Current Transformers"
The AS Series current sensors are designed as a low cost method of controlling, monitoring, or measuring AC currents with a frequency range from 20kHz to 200kHz.
The ASM Series current sensors operate as the sealed secondary of a current transformer while the conductor carrying the current to be measured functions as a one turn primary. Measurement accuracy can be improved by increasing the number of primary turns. This series operates at frequencies of 50/60Hz.
AlfaMag generally carries most of these in stock and we’re glad to send out some no charge engineering samples for your testing and approval.
Give us a call today, or visit our website at www.alfamag.com.
Please give us a call or email if you have any questions. You can contact us at 1-800-413-6693 or email us at support@alfamag.com
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Fun Trivia
"The Amazing Postal Code"
Words that can be MADE (Massachusetts and Delaware) by combining the US Postal Service's two-letter state abbreviations)
1. The first word means to muddy the waters or just to moisten. __________ (four letters)
2. To aver innocence or to prevent, among many meanings. ____________ (four letters)
3. This word is a very busy one, with over 60 meanings and usages in the dictionary. One of them, not the most common and in the past tense, means to have prepared or set the table. __________ (four letters)
4. A female red deer, an Atlantic fish or a famous ship that got giggles in the fifth grade. _____________ (four letters)
5. Another word with lots of meanings. One of them is a big pipe that can be troublesome if it breaks. _____________ (four letters)
6. The East Indian and Asian spirits made from the toddy palm, molasses or fermented rice, etc. An alternative spelling has another "r" and "c". __________ (four letters)
7. You only have to be close to get this one. Singer Holly. ___________ (four letters)
8. The word is actually French in origin and pronunciation, but fairly widely used in English-speaking countries; it means out of date or fashion (adding a "d" to the end makes an English word that means the same thing). ____________ (six letters)
9. A tomboy or hoyden; a mischievous girl. ______________ (six letters)
10. A hundred dinars. _____________ (four letters)
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Answers: (1)MOIL (2)DENY (3)LAID (4)HIND (5)MAIN
(6)ARAK (7)NEAR (8)DEMODE (9)GAMINE (10)RIAL
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Bits & Pieces
A little girl was watching TV in her bedroom when her mother called out, "Michelle, come to dinner!" No response. A short time later her mother again called out. "Michelle, come to dinner!" Again, no response. Finally, the mother literally shouted, "Michelle, come to dinner!" Whereupon the little girl came out of her room, ran to the kitchen, and with an innocent look on her face said, "Sorry, Mom, I didn't hear you when you called me the first two times."
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When I was studying at UCLA in the early 1960s, I also worked at Disneyland. I often heard from other employees that during the Anaheim Park construction, all the construction managers, accountants, consultants, and architects agreed that there was a specific system and timetable necessary to keep costs under control and ensure the park was completed on time. To adhere to their system meant that Sleeping Beauty Castle in Fantasyland, which was to be visible from virtually any - and everywhere in the par, was to be built last.
When Walt Disney learned of their cost-efficiency scheme, he insisted that the Castle be built first. He believed the Castle provided a vision for the rest of the construction, and its image would remind all the workers on a daily basis what was meant to happen within the park.
Despite his busy schedule, "Uncle Walt" regularly toured the park, offering his hand and encouragement to individual employees. One day I asked him about the story (which had become a legend among employees). He asked me to look up toward the Castle and to tell him what I saw. I said, "Imagination." He put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Now you tell me if that story is true."
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Once when I was a teenager, I was walking with my mother on a winter day. It was quite cold but (knock on wood) low temperatures don't bother me much, and as is my custom, I had left my overcoat unbuttoned. My mother, obviously uncomfortable, finally said sharply, "Button your coat, Steve; I'm freezing!"
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*** Rick's Recipe of the Month ***
"Chicken Curry"
Let’s try something a little different this month. I was shopping at our local supermarket the other day looking around in the ethnic section for something I’d never tried before and I found these different packets of curry paste. I picked up the one labeled “Paste for Lamb Curry”. Of course, lamb isn’t readily available at our supermarket, so I bought a chicken to try with it, and the outcome was nothing less than delicious…!!!
Ingredients
* 1 Packet of Kitchens of India "Paste for Lamb Curry"
* 1 Chicken, skinned and cut into 8pcs
* 4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
* 1 large Vidalia onion, cut into wedges
Preparation
In a small stovetop pan, prepare the curry paste as per the instructions on the box.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Using a 12” x 8” baking dish, pour the prepared curry paste into the dish, then add the chicken, potatoes, and onions. Cover with aluminum foil and poke three or four holes in the top of the foil with a toothpick. Bake for 1 ½ hours.
This is going to make your house smell like a wonderful Indian restaurant. If you can’t find the exact same curry paste as I’m using, most any standard curry pastes will work. The one I’m using notes that it’s 100% natural and no preservatives, a rich exotic spice paste, specially blended by the Master Chefs of ITC Hotels. You can also use this curry paste for a great veggie stir fry using broccoli, onions, carrots, chestnuts, etc. You can really use your imagination, because this curry paste adds a delicious flavor to almost anything you want to mix with it.
Ummmm, Ummmm....!!!!!
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The official newsletter of AlfaMag Electronics, LLC.The fun newsletter to read..!!!
Highlights
"Featured Products"
"Fun Trivia"
"Bits & Pieces"
"Rick's Favorite Recipe of the Month"
Featured Products
"AS and ASM Series Current Transformers"
The AS Series current sensors are designed as a low cost method of controlling, monitoring, or measuring AC currents with a frequency range from 20kHz to 200kHz.
The ASM Series current sensors operate as the sealed secondary of a current transformer while the conductor carrying the current to be measured functions as a one turn primary. Measurement accuracy can be improved by increasing the number of primary turns. This series operates at frequencies of 50/60Hz.
AlfaMag generally carries most of these in stock and we’re glad to send out some no charge engineering samples for your testing and approval.
Give us a call today, or visit our website at www.alfamag.com.
Please give us a call or email if you have any questions. You can contact us at 1-800-413-6693 or email us at support@alfamag.com
Fun Trivia
"The Amazing Postal Code"
Words that can be MADE (Massachusetts and Delaware) by combining the US Postal Service's two-letter state abbreviations)
1. The first word means to muddy the waters or just to moisten. __________ (four letters)
2. To aver innocence or to prevent, among many meanings. ____________ (four letters)
3. This word is a very busy one, with over 60 meanings and usages in the dictionary. One of them, not the most common and in the past tense, means to have prepared or set the table. __________ (four letters)
4. A female red deer, an Atlantic fish or a famous ship that got giggles in the fifth grade. _____________ (four letters)
5. Another word with lots of meanings. One of them is a big pipe that can be troublesome if it breaks. _____________ (four letters)
6. The East Indian and Asian spirits made from the toddy palm, molasses or fermented rice, etc. An alternative spelling has another "r" and "c". __________ (four letters)
7. You only have to be close to get this one. Singer Holly. ___________ (four letters)
8. The word is actually French in origin and pronunciation, but fairly widely used in English-speaking countries; it means out of date or fashion (adding a "d" to the end makes an English word that means the same thing). ____________ (six letters)
9. A tomboy or hoyden; a mischievous girl. ______________ (six letters)
10. A hundred dinars. _____________ (four letters)
*******************************************************
Answers: (1)MOIL (2)DENY (3)LAID (4)HIND (5)MAIN
(6)ARAK (7)NEAR (8)DEMODE (9)GAMINE (10)RIAL
*******************************************************
Bits & Pieces
A little girl was watching TV in her bedroom when her mother called out, "Michelle, come to dinner!" No response. A short time later her mother again called out. "Michelle, come to dinner!" Again, no response. Finally, the mother literally shouted, "Michelle, come to dinner!" Whereupon the little girl came out of her room, ran to the kitchen, and with an innocent look on her face said, "Sorry, Mom, I didn't hear you when you called me the first two times."
When I was studying at UCLA in the early 1960s, I also worked at Disneyland. I often heard from other employees that during the Anaheim Park construction, all the construction managers, accountants, consultants, and architects agreed that there was a specific system and timetable necessary to keep costs under control and ensure the park was completed on time. To adhere to their system meant that Sleeping Beauty Castle in Fantasyland, which was to be visible from virtually any - and everywhere in the par, was to be built last.
When Walt Disney learned of their cost-efficiency scheme, he insisted that the Castle be built first. He believed the Castle provided a vision for the rest of the construction, and its image would remind all the workers on a daily basis what was meant to happen within the park.
Despite his busy schedule, "Uncle Walt" regularly toured the park, offering his hand and encouragement to individual employees. One day I asked him about the story (which had become a legend among employees). He asked me to look up toward the Castle and to tell him what I saw. I said, "Imagination." He put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Now you tell me if that story is true."
Once when I was a teenager, I was walking with my mother on a winter day. It was quite cold but (knock on wood) low temperatures don't bother me much, and as is my custom, I had left my overcoat unbuttoned. My mother, obviously uncomfortable, finally said sharply, "Button your coat, Steve; I'm freezing!"
*** Rick's Recipe of the Month ***
Let’s try something a little different this month. I was shopping at our local supermarket the other day looking around in the ethnic section for something I’d never tried before and I found these different packets of curry paste. I picked up the one labeled “Paste for Lamb Curry”. Of course, lamb isn’t readily available at our supermarket, so I bought a chicken to try with it, and the outcome was nothing less than delicious…!!!
Ingredients
* 1 Packet of Kitchens of India "Paste for Lamb Curry"
* 1 Chicken, skinned and cut into 8pcs
* 4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
* 1 large Vidalia onion, cut into wedges
Preparation
In a small stovetop pan, prepare the curry paste as per the instructions on the box.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Using a 12” x 8” baking dish, pour the prepared curry paste into the dish, then add the chicken, potatoes, and onions. Cover with aluminum foil and poke three or four holes in the top of the foil with a toothpick. Bake for 1 ½ hours.
This is going to make your house smell like a wonderful Indian restaurant. If you can’t find the exact same curry paste as I’m using, most any standard curry pastes will work. The one I’m using notes that it’s 100% natural and no preservatives, a rich exotic spice paste, specially blended by the Master Chefs of ITC Hotels. You can also use this curry paste for a great veggie stir fry using broccoli, onions, carrots, chestnuts, etc. You can really use your imagination, because this curry paste adds a delicious flavor to almost anything you want to mix with it.
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