An object of the present invention is to provide a straight stick-shaped snacks and a method for producing the same. The control circuit includes first, second and third electric potential terminals, and is arranged to command the electronic switch by way of a trigger terminal. The waveguide apparatus can further include at least one composition processor adapted for changing at least one among an electrical characteristic and a physical characteristic of the waveguide apparatus by manipulating a volume of the conductive fluid and a controller for controlling the composition processor in response to a transmission line mode control signal. Also, a second fan lies along the second side. A spindle motor is aligned coaxially with the axis of rotation and a bevel gear arranged in the swivel head for the motor shaft. In additional methods, a green powder component is provided that includes a plurality of particles each comprising boron carbide and a plurality of particles each comprising aluminum or an aluminum-based alloy material.