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Seems like everywhere we look the world is a tangle; tangled extension cords, tangled holiday lights, tangled boxes of thread, tangled wires behind the PC desk. And don't forget about the bird's nest of cords that go with our portable devices, such as MP3 headphone cords, cellphone headsets, and car and wall chargers, etc.

Ever wonder how that neatly-coiled, carefully-stored box of computer cables got all tangled-up by itself? Researchers at the University of California at San Diego have published a study of how strings of things (like... strings) become tangled and form knots. Their work is being used to understand how important knots like those found in strands of DNA are formed.

Sometimes getting knots in things seems to be a plus, as in the aforementioned DNA, but when dealing with portable-device cords, a tangle is a nuisance.

From a durability point of view, one of the problems with cables that come with portable devices is that the gauge of the wires is very small. That is, they are intentionally made thin in order to be lightweight. The result is that the wires are prone to breakage due to their weak mechanical strength. Even if by hand you carefully roll them up, each turn of the wire that you make imparts a twist in the wire inside the insulation that could further weaken the cable. To compound matters, those cables will often come out of your purse or backpack in a tangle, and pulling and sorting one cable from another adds to the possibility of damage.

In the cellphone-accessory world some manufacturers have invented a method to eliminate the knots and bulk associated with portable devices by using a retractor.

Retractors can be used on stereo headsets, cellphone headsets, 3.5mm stereo AUX cables, USB cables, car chargers, and many of the cables we use to connect, synchronize, and charge portable devices.

At the heart of the retractor is a flat metal spring wound in the shape of a coil and mounted to a spool inside a durable ABS plastic housing. During the manufacturing process the coil spring is wound up tight and held in place by an internal locking mechanism. Then the mid-point of a straight cable is placed in the center of the retractor and the lock is released, allowing each side of the cable to be wound onto the spool. To extend the cable for use, both ends of the cable are pulled at the same time. The action of extending the cable adds tension back to the coil-spring, and a locking mechanism holds the cable extended. Simultaneously pulling on both ends of the cable releases the mechanical lock, and the coil-spring pulls the cable back into the retractor housing.

The center-winder retractor as described above is used for stereo headsets, USB syncing & charging cables, stereo AUX cables, and any cable where both ends need to be connected to a device. Another type of retractor called the end-winder retractor is used in car-chargers, where one end is a connector for a portable device, and on the other end is a charger. The end-winder retractor employs the same type of coil-spring as the center-winder, but rolls up the cable around the internal spool like a garden hose onto a hose-reel.

In both cases, not all of the spring-tension is released when the cable retracts. Even when retracted completely into the housing, the coil-spring provides a small amount of tension to keep the cable snugly retracted and out of the way, ready for its next use.

While science continues to make amazing strides in understanding a complex world (and indirectly, how a box of old ropes in the garage can go from order to chaos) engineering-efforts continue to make real-world application of that science in order to make modern-life easy, more convenient, and in some instances, even tangle-free.

Here is a link to the String Article at the UCSD Division of Physical Science.

Jeff Rudd is the owner of CMO America and also is a developer and manufacturer of many convenient products that use retractors. Untangle your world at ZipKord.com.

Watch Winders - 7 Things You Need to Know

What exactly is a watch winder?

So they are many accessories associated with Men’s watches. One of the more intriguing and often misunderstood members of this group is the watch rotator, also commonly referred to as a watch winder. A watch rotator/winder is a mechanism that is used to keep automatic/ self winding watches running when they are not being worn. These automatic watches function by essentially winding themselves with a moving weight (main spring) that is contained inside the watch.  That weight then rotates the watch and turns the winding mechanism inside the watch. What this process attempts to prevent is the watch becoming stagnant when not being worn and losing battery life therefore causing consumers to invest more money on maintain their time piece. So in short watch winders make rotating the watch easy and automated so to speak, therefore avoiding the need to undertake the arduous manual winding process.

If you happen to be writing a paper:

A watch winder is a device that holds a watch still while moving the piece in a clockwise, counter clockwise or bi directional motion that mimic the usual human usage in order to facilitate the self-winding mechanism.

Now that you are up to speed on the exact use and purpose of a watch winder, let’s take a stab at answering some FAQ’s.

1. I wear my watch every day. Why do I need a rotator?

Most mainsprings require 80% to 90% tension to be fully wound.  Normal activity only winds the mainspring 50%-60%.  Any good rotator should be designed to wind the mainspring up to 90%.  This keeps your watch accurate throughout the day.

2. How long do watch batteries usually last?

Typically between 4-6 months.

3. How many hours does my rechargeable rotator need to be fully charged?

Usually about 20 hours.

4. Can I travel with my watch winder?

Yes, most winders are in the 110/220 volt range.

5. Are watch winders noisy?

Not always, top of the line winders such often use Nylon gears, which minimize noise.

6. Who makes the best watch winders?

While this totally subjective choice, I lean strongly toward Wolf Designs. The company has been around for over 175 years and their work really speaks for itself.  When it comes to elegance, quality, design and customer service there really is none better.

7. Why Should I Buy a Watch Winder?

For anyone serious about taking care of the watch they have invested in rotators are a must have. If you wear your watch frequently a watch winder can go along way to help you prolong the life of your watch and save you time and money down the road.

About the Author

An accomplished business writer James Guy holds a BA. in English from Dartmouth College. He has written numerous articles profiling companies who have created change in industry and business.

Teen Jobs For Extra Money?

I currently work at a part time job, but the hours are a bit low and pay is not that great. I am 18, and in my last year of high School. I am in need of money for college. Fortunately, its not until next year as I am staying back. So, I got a full year of extra work and money.

What are somethings I can do NOW(summer) and what can I do during the school time?(I will not have hard classes so I can work everyday).

For summer I have a few things to make money:
-Garage Sale; & BBQ, Drinks.
-Street Performing (magic) ~ Yup!
-Mow Lawns & clean windows

They are simple ideas. I am not planning to work in some job, but stuff I can make money on my own. Any additional ideas for summer, and for during school times; Fall, Winder, Spring?
*NOT working on the computer ONLINE.
Such as surveys, etc.
PS. Can only one person tell me how to reply to messages?

Hi there, don't listin to any of those survey scams. There a bunch of toss!

Here are some realistic things you could do. Have you thought about any of them?

- Dog Walking: Mybe you could walk people's dogs. I know in my area there are a lot of old people that have dogs...

- Paper-round: When I was 14 I started my own newspaper delivery service and made profits by charging customers a £1 delivery cost ontop of their weekly bill

If you need any advice about the paper round idea you could always email me at ambegley@btinternet.com...

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