The earliest telephones showed a striking degree of similarity in terms of their operating principles, a fact which is all the more remarkable when we realise that they were developed simultaneously by different people who were all largely working in secret.
Bell's telephone, in a modified form, is the standard of today. It is now used as a receiver only, a more efficient transmitter,...
In this article, I aim to cover the importance of the induction coil in getting the highest fidelity sound reproduction in telephone equipment. This may seem a rather pedantic point, but it is absolutely critical to ensure sound is reproduced correctly.
The size and quality of the iron core, the relation between the number of turns in the primary and secondary windings, and the mechanical...
Group games can prove extremely theraputic for children of all ages and following are some hints and advice for the smooth teaching of games. The following advice is to ensure all children in a group benefit from the playing of games and that maximum gain is made by all.
SOME GENERAL HINTS ON THE TEACHING OF GAMES:
1. Always have players in a straight line, with their attention focused,...
Party games can make or break a party and below are some great ideas for children's parties to keep the children entertained!
Blind Man's Buff: "Blind Man's Buff" is one of the best, oldest, and simplest of games. One player is blindfolded, is turned round two or three times to confuse his ideas as to his position in the room, and is then told to catch whom he can. If he catches some one,...
The training of the physical coordinations of children is most naturally accomlished through the medium of games.It should be fully appreciated by teachers and parents that the playing of these games is not "mere play," but definite training of the best kind. In many cases there is little else to be done.
The teacher should select such games as are most interesting to her special group and...
The great truth of the present and the future, for criminal science, is the individualization of penal treatment, for that man, and for the cause of that man's crime.
Now this truth opens up a vast field for re-examination. It means that we must study all the possible data that can be causes of crime, the man's heredity, the man's physical and moral make-up, his emotional temperament, the...
Games with numbers can be great fun and excercise the mind! Below are a few number games with directions on how to play:
Who Can Reach 100 First? This game is easy to understand, and many people can tQ taken in by it. The game may be played several times without the opponent guessing the trick of winning. Two players are needed. The winner is the one who reaches 100 first.
The person who...
The morning of April 22, 1906, was the dawning of a day long to be remembered. It was the opening day of the Olympic Games a day long awaited by the Greek nation. All roads leading to Athens saw wagons wending their way to the city. It was not rare to see a band of peasants being drawn in a wagon to which was attached a donkey, an ox, and a mule. Every street leading to the Stadium was thronged...
Games can make a party a lot more exciting and fun and following is a list of unusual but fun games for a party:
Game of the Five Senses:
All the guests are seated around a large table, and the master or mistress of ceremonies informs them that their five senses are to be tested and prizes given to those who can prove theirs to be the keenest.
First comes the test of sight or...
It is a fantastic idea to have parties throughout the year - any excuse will do to uplift the spirits of friends and family! Why not be original and hold an April Fools party? Below are some unique ideas for an April Fools party:
"It is to laugh" is a very lively game for an April Fool Party. The players form a circle, taking hold of hands, and circle around one of the players who is...
