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Pink Traingle PSU help
Hello can anyone help with schematics or diagrams of any Pink Triangle turntable PSU's
I bought an Export as a project and then bought an Export PSU board and LPT PSU board to try and get it running.
With the Export PSU I can't get the speed to set properly. So For the moment I am using the LPT PSU wired up and running externally.
The only problem here being the top plate switch on the LPT is not in circuit.
I would like to either try and repair the Export PSU board and or work out what I need to do to use the switch in conjunction with the LPT board or the Export board.
I have tried replacing caps on the Export board and tried it with two different motors, with the correct motor fitted to the turntable the export board will either run the motor very slowly or just vibrate the motor like a 3 phase motor that is single phasing, I have tried another spare Linn motor and that runs fine but slowly.
Any diagrams, help or ideas would be most welcome
Can you provide pics of the boards, where are you based?
Pink Traingle PSU help
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Sorry I can't seem to attach pictures, I have given it a few goes and keep rescaling the pictures down so that they are now way within the upload limits but they still won't upload, if you PM me with your email address I will send them over.
I am down on the Kent coast in Whitstable so quite a way from you
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The PSU I am using is the used looking one with the heat marks and replaced resistors nearest the tonearm, this one is the same as I have in my LPT.
The other is the one that I think is an export PSU, this looked unused and I suspect was either a reject or failed early on in it's life.
Allen, they are both the same circuit, just a few layout changes/updates between them. It's a relatively simple PSU with variable speed control based on the frequency of one of the small canned crystals next to the speed dial. As long as the IC's are still available it should be easy enough to fix assuming the motor isn't goosed.
If it looks like one phase is bad then replace the larger dipped orange cap, it'll be a 0.22uf polyprop or similar.
Can you fire it up and read the AC voltages coming off the small white connector block as follows?
OK thanks
I guessed they were basically the same with the exception of the export having the socket on the back that I assumed the plug from the switch on the turntable would use to pick up the motor power and also switch it off
The voltages when trying to run the motor are not stable I am assuming because it is shifting frequency and are roughly:
red to black is between 40 and 52 Vac
green to black is between 25 to 40 Vac
red to green is between 58 to 65 Vac
with the psu in idle then it is more stable and gives
red to black is 44 Vac
green to black is 28 Vac
red to green is 38 Vac
from memory I did play about with the poly caps and the value in there is probably wrong, it is a 0.68uf at present and that's what the LPT board has in it but I can't remember if I copied that or the 0.68uf was in there to start with.
I never got it to run the motor fitted in the turntable but could get it to run the motor wired to it now if I gave it a helping hand. I get the same result on either speed which got me looking at those caps in the first place.
As I say it's all a long time ago and I couldn't find a schematic for it and moved on to something else bad have now dug it out to play with again.
Ok I have had another look at the two boards
The electrolytic on the other side of the motor in the LPT is a 33uf but the one in the export was a 100uf.
All I had to hand was a 22uf of a high enough voltage so I put that in.
It now runs the motor but the speed is still slightly out, close but not quite there.
I have ordered some 33uf Caps but am guessing that it's the difference between the two caps either side of the motor that gives the shift, so if I drop the 0.68uf poly to something like a 0.47uf would that give a similar result?
Also am I right in thinking that when the motor is wired to the switch board on the top plate of the turntable and the flying lead with the din plug from the switch board is plugged into the export PSU board after the jumpers that are in the din socket now are taken out that the switch should stop and start the turntable?
The AC voltages with the motor running should be rock solid, maybe a few mV of drift but nothing more than that. Unplug the motor from the connector block and take the voltages again please.
What's the motor manufacturer and part number, i'll look up the specs for you and calculate a nominal value.
Looking through the change logs for these decks it looks like there was a number of different motors used, some with series coils which require 0.68uf and some which run on the standard 0.22uf.
Might be worth trying 0.22uf in there.
Scroll through Will-B's posts on this thread he knows his stuff.
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I can only this team learned something from this game.
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Prior to the preparation of definitive bonds, the authority may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts or temporary bonds with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds when such bonds shall have been executed and are available for delivery. The authority may also provide for the replacement of any bonds which shall become mutilated or shall be destroyed or lost.
The authority is hereby empowered and authorized to provide by resolution, from time to time, for the issuance, sale or exchange of revenue refunding bonds of such authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this article, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon, and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds, and the payment of all expenses incidental thereto. The authority is further empowered and authorized to provide by resolution, from time to time, for the issuance, sale or exchange of revenue bonds of such authority for the combined purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding, as herein provided, and paying all or any part of the cost of any additional project or projects. All provisions of this article applicable to the issuance of revenue bonds are applicable to the issuance of refunding bonds and to the sale or exchange thereof.
Any resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any trust indenture securing the same may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee as the authority may deem necessary and proper and not in violation of law, including provisions pledging all or any part of the revenues of such authority or encumbering all or any part of the facilities and equipment of such authority to secure the payment of the bonds subject to such agreements with bondholders as may then exist; limiting the purpose to which the proceeds of sale of any bonds then or thereafter to be issued may be applied; defining the duties of such authority in relation to the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, repair, operation and insurance of any project or projects in connection with which such bonds shall have been authorized; providing for the custody, safeguarding and application of all moneys; limiting the issuance of additional bonds; prescribing a procedure by which the provisions of any trust indenture or contract with bondholders may be amended or modified; requiring such authority to fix and establish such fees, rates or other charges and routes, time schedules and standards of service as will provide revenues in each year at least sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on all bonds issued by such authority and reasonable reserves therefor as the same shall become due, together with the cost of administration, maintenance, repair and operation of such system or systems in each year, including, without limitation, reasonable reserves or margins or sinking funds for any of such purposes, defining the acts or omissions to act which shall constitute a default in the duties of such authority to the holders of its bonds and providing the rights and remedies of such holders and of the trustee in the event of default and the manner and terms upon which such default may be declared cured; vesting in a trustee such property rights, powers and duties, in trust, as such authority may determine; and such other additional provisions as such authority may deem necessary or desirable for the security of the holders of bonds issued under the provisions of this article, notwithstanding that such other provisions are not expressly enumerated in this section, it being the intention to grant to the authority the power to make any and all covenants or agreements necessary to secure greater marketability of bonds issued under the provisions of this article, as fully and to the same extent as such covenants or agreements could be made by a private corporation rendering similar services, and to grant to such authorities full and complete power to enter into any contract, covenant or agreement with holders of bonds issued under the provisions of this article not inconsistent with this article or the constitution of this state.
§8-27-16. Sinking fund; West Virginia Municipal Bond Commission; purchase of outstanding bonds.
Before the issuance of any bonds under the provisions of this article, the authority shall, by resolution, provide for a sinking fund for the payment of the bonds and the interest thereon, and the payment of the charges of banking institutions or trust companies for making payment of such bonds and interest, out of the net revenues of said system, and, in this connection, shall set aside and pledge a sufficient amount of the net revenues of the system for such purpose, such net revenues being hereby defined to mean the revenues of the system remaining after the payment of the reasonable expense of administration, maintenance, repair and operation, such amount to be paid by such authority into the sinking fund at intervals, to be determined by resolution adopted prior to the issuance of the bonds, for: (a) The interest upon such bonds as such interest shall fall due; (b) the necessary fiscal agency charges for paying bonds and interest; (c) the payment of the bonds as they fall due, or, if all the bonds mature at one time, the proper maintenance of a sinking fund sufficient for the payment thereof at such time; and (d) a margin for safety and for the payment of premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in this article. Such required payments shall constitute a first charge upon all the net revenues of such authority. Prior to the issuance of any bonds, the authority may, by resolution, be given the right to use or direct the West Virginia Municipal Bond Commission to use such sinking fund, or any part thereof, in the purchase of any of the outstanding bonds payable therefrom, at the market prices thereof, but not exceeding the price, if any, at which the same shall in the same year be payable or redeemable, and all bonds redeemed or purchased shall forthwith be cancelled, and shall not again be issued. In addition to the payments into the sinking fund provided for above, the authority may at any time in its discretion transfer all or any part of the balance of the net revenues, after reserving an amount deemed by such authority sufficient for maintenance, repair and operation for an ensuing period of not less than twelve months and for depreciation, into the sinking fund.
The amounts of the balance of the net revenues as and when so set apart shall be remitted to the West Virginia Municipal Bond Commission at such periods as shall be designated in the resolution, but in any event at least thirty days previous to the time interest or principal payments become due, to be retained and paid out by said commission consistent with the provisions of this article and the resolution pursuant to which such bonds have been issued. The West Virginia Municipal Bond Commission is hereby authorized to act as fiscal agent for the administration of such sinking fund under any resolution adopted pursuant to the provisions of this article and shall invest all sinking funds as provided by general law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, payments of principal and interest on any bonds owned by the United States or any governmental agency or department thereof may be made by the authority directly thereto.
Acts, 1976 Reg. Sess., Ch. 85.
(a) The employees of such system shall be retained to the fullest extent possible consistent with sound management, and if terminated or laid off shall be assured priority of reemployment;
(b) The individual employees who are retained shall be retained in positions the same as, or no worse than, their positions prior to the acquisition of such system;
(c) The rights, privileges and benefits of the employees under existing collective bargaining agreements shall not be affected and the owning authority shall assume the duties and obligations of the acquired system under any such agreement;
(d) Collective bargaining rights shall be continued with respect to employees of any acquired system;
(e) The rights, privileges and benefits of the employees under any existing pension or retirement plan or plans shall not be affected and the owning authority shall assume the duties and obligations of the acquired system under any such plan or plans;
(f) The owning authority shall provide paid training or retraining programs when necessary; and
(g) The authority owning a system, or any of the employees of any system owned by the authority, shall, in the case of any labor dispute relating to the terms and conditions of employment which is not settled through any established grievance procedure, have the right to submit the dispute to final and binding arbitration by a board of arbitration consisting of three arbitrators, one arbitrator to be chosen by the authority, one by the employee and the third to be chosen by the two arbitrators selected by the authority and the employee. A decision of a majority of the members of the board of arbitration shall be final and binding on the parties. The parties shall each pay the arbitrator of its or his own selection, and they shall jointly pay the third arbitrator and any other expenses connected with submitting such labor dispute to the board of arbitration.
In the event any authority acquires a system and (1) leases such acquired system, or (2) enters into a management contract for superintendence and management services for the operation of such acquired system pursuant to any provision of this article, the lease or contract shall include terms and provisions insuring the protection specified in this section.
(b) Except as provided below, the procurement of all supplies, equipment and materials, where the expenditure required exceeds the sum of ten thousand dollars, shall be based on the competitive procedure that is best suited under the circumstances of the procurement.
(c) In determining the competitive bid procedures that is best suited under the circumstances, an authority shall conduct:
(1) Competitive sealed bidding if:
(A) Time permits a competitive bid process to be used;
(B) The award of the bid will be made primarily on price and price-related factors;
(C) It is likely to be unnecessary to conduct discussions with suppliers regarding bids, including discussions regarding price; and
(D) There is a reasonable expectation of receiving more than one sealed bid; or
(2) Competitive negotiation where competitive sealed bidding is not best suited under the circumstances.
(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an authority may provide for the procurement of property or services covered by this section using other than competitive procedures only when:
(1) The property or services needed are available only from one responsible source and no other type of property or service will satisfy the authority's needs;
(2) The authority's need for the property or service is urgent, unusual and compelling because the authority would be seriously injured unless the authority is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits;
(3) It is necessary to award a contract to a particular source or sources in order to maintain a facility, producer, manufacturer or other supplier in case of emergency; or
(4) It is necessary to establish or maintain an alternative source or sources of supply for the property or service to increase or maintain competition.
(e) All sealed bids or competitive negotiated proposals received in response to a solicitation or request for bid may be rejected if an authority determines that the action is in the public interest.
(f) Sealed bids shall be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the solicitation and the authority shall evaluate the bids without discussions with bidders and award a contract with reasonable promptness to the responsible source whose bid conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the authority, considering only price and other price-related factors included in the solicitation.
(g) The evaluation of competitive proposals may include written or oral discussions conducted with all responsible bidders or suppliers at any time after receipt of the proposals and before the award or may be made without discussions. In either event, the award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder or supplier.
(h) Adequate public notice of the solicitation of bids and proposals shall be given. Public notice shall be given not less than seven days before the date set for bid opening or, in the case of competitive negotiation, not less than seven days before the due date for receipt of proposals: Provided, That bids for the construction of facilities shall be obtained by public notice published as a Class I legal advertisement in compliance with the provisions of article three, chapter fifty-nine of this code, with such publication being made at least fourteen days before the final date for submitting bids.


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Sweeney, the Royals' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, has continued to support the community through various programs, including the Kansas City FCA chapter, Children's Mercy Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club of Kansas City.
The award recognizes the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team. It is named in honor of the former Pirates outfielder whose spirit and goodwill will always be remembered. Clemente died in a plane crash while attempting to transport relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua on Dec. 31, 1972. The winner will be announced during the World Series.
"That is right up there with the All-Star Game," Sweeney said. "The Roberto Clemente Award, you don't get awarded for that for your numbers on the back of your baseball card, but the work that you do on the city and the impact that you have on other's lives."
"[The award] has a heartbeat."
Sweeney and Shara had a major impact on two lives this season. On June 13, they hosted the Lunch for Life and raised $60,000 for crisis pregnancy centers through Kansas City and honored 19-year-old Virginia Hansen. Hansen was pregnant, but was going to have an abortion.
"Part of her family turned on her, part of her friends turned on her and the father of her baby turned on her," Sweeney said.
Hansen didn't know how she could put food on the table and support her son. She scheduled a trip to Planned Parenthood for the abortion. However, on the way there, she pulled to the curb and started crying and knew she had to save her child. Hansen came to the Rachel House, a crisis pregnancy center where Shara Sweeney volunteers once a week.
"She went there and they talked to her about the reality of what was inside of her," Sweeney said.
Hansen had the baby and brought him to the Lunch for Life. Hansen believed she was just going to share her story with the audience.
Sweeney, however, produced many unexpected gifts.
He presented Hansen with the first Life Award, an award that included gift certificates to salons and massage parlors, a grocery store, baby stroller, baby crib and clothes for the baby. She also received a $5,000 check to purchase a new automobile.
"She knew nothing about it," Sweeney said. "That is probably one of the greatest things that I have done in my life."
Sweeney has also purchased a dirt field in a poorer section of downtown Kansas City. The baseball field, once used to sell drugs, is now called the Sweeney Family Field.
"It's so cool because we took a place where the kids' dreams were being destroyed, and now we give them a chance for having their dreams come true," he said.
Sweeney is also helping to bring "Bella," a pro-life movie that won an award at the Toronto Film Festival, to Kansas City on Sept. 9.
"We found a theater that holds 1,800 people, so we are going to have a huge turnout," Sweeney said. "Actually, the lead actor is going be coming out for this and the producer is going to be for it as well."
Conor Nicholl is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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PUPILS from 45 schools around South Yorkshire showed off their engineering talents to Nick Clegg.
The Deputy Prime Minister chatted to youngsters and their teachers during the exhibition at City College, and praised them for their innovative creations.
His tour of the event included trying out a table football set featuring goal line technology made by Bradfield School Year 10 pupils Mason Burkinshaw, Nathan Bailey and Adam Hirst.
Paul Johannson, head of engineering at Bradfield, said: "They had a few questions for Nick, too. The first was whether he was a Blade or an Owl! His answer was pretty diplomatic - saying he could not support either because he would not want it to be something in the way of his work with constituents who support either of the teams."
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Corabel Najarro, 1, and her brother Maximum, 4, don New Year's hats as they use noisemakers to celebrate the coming of 2012 with other family members at Tamaqua's 14th annual New Year's Eve celebration.
Thirteen illuminated eagles rose during the New Year's Eve countdown to 2012 as about 800 cheering revelers filled the 100 block of East Broad Street Saturday night during the 14th annual Tamaqua New Year's Eve Eagle Rise.
The event was held outside the ABC Tamaqua High Rise.
Relatively warm temperatures, in the mid 40s, and the lack of precipitation contributed to one of the largest crowds in the history of the Eagle Rise, which was coordinated by the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the TIMES NEWS.
The celebration, which is held free of charge to the community, has been an annual event since 1998 as part of the borough's founding Bicentennial celebration.
Frank Fabrizio, Brockton, who has set up the lighting each year, noted that the first five years, a ball drop or rise was utilized at the high rise, modeled after the well-known Times Square New Year's Eve event.
Later, the ball was replaced with illuminated eagles, the mascot for the Tamaqua Area High School, that flap their wings up the side of the building beginning at 11:59 p.m., and lighting the New Year sign at the top of the building at midnight.
The 200 block of East Broad Street, State Route 209, was closed starting at 10 p.m. while traffic was detoured around the high rise until the Eagle Rise was completed.
Disc jockey Brandon Fritz provided music in front of the high rise, which he has done every year since 2005.
"I've been out here in good times and bad times, weather-wise," said Fritz.
Laser lights danced as a giant television image was reflected onto the high rise so the crowd could watch "Dick Clark's New Year's Rocking Eve with Ryan Seacrest" as it was broadcast live from Times Square in New York.
Balloons were handed out to those in attendance.
"Comfortable weather added to the improved success of the event," said Linda Yulanavage, executive director of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce.
Yulanavage also expressed her appreciation to Fabrizio, the TIMES NEWS, high rise tenants, volunteers, police and fire police for their support.
"This was truly a great turnout," said Dale Freudenberger, volunteer.
"We're starting to see more and more people coming out, and everyone is having a good time," added Yulanavage.
Fabrizio was also pleased.
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– Fill a jar with apple cider vinegar, add a bit of dish soap, and wait for the flies to drown themselves in the concoction.
– Get a small container (I use the tiny, shot glass size solo cup), put a slice of banana in it, cover it with plastic wrap, then a rubber band to hold out in place. Then, poke a few holes in the plastic with a pin, or paper clip. The flies get in, can't get out. .. too dumb I guess.
– I put vinegar in an old sugar shaker jar so they can get in but they can't get out.
– Fill a glass with beer or soda. Wrap a piece of paper in a cone, and tape it into the glass with the point down, but not in the liquid. The flies spiral down the cone and out the hole and are stuck in the jar.
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A blaze at an Asos clothing warehouse in Barnsley is thought to have been caused deliberately.
Around 500 workers were evacuated safely from the premises in Park Spring Road, Grimethorpe, at 10pm last night.
Nobody was injured but fashion giant Asos has suspended its operations as a result of 'substantial damage'.
At its height, the fire was tackled by ten fire engines and more than 60 firefighters from South and West Yorkshire.
Police have now launched a criminal investigation to establish the cause and are treating it as deliberate after initial investigations were carried out.
Investigating fire officer Simon Rodgers said: "The fire involved four floors of the warehouse and the blaze was contained in the area of origin by firefighters.
"Staff had a good evacuation process in place which assisted the emergency services and allowed the fire to be brought under control more quickly."
The warehouse was more than 60,000 square metres in size and contained up to 10 million boxes of packaging.
A spokesman for Asos said: "We experienced a fire in our warehouse tonight and fortunately nobody was hurt.
"We understand there has been substantial damage but it's too early to ascertain the extent.
"We will not be taking any orders in the meantime. Sincere apologies for the inconvenience."
A fire service spokesman said: "Several floors have been badly damaged by the fire, though fire crews worked hard to quickly bring the blaze under control."
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When 15% of U.S. households are facing food insecurity, and households with children facing food insecurity is at nearly 21%, we need to find ways to help our neighbors in need.
Shoe Away Hunger is a partnering program where footwear is turned around to provide an eco-friendly means of support for our Feeding The Futures programs. We work with individuals, businesses, churches and schools.
Find out when & where the bus will be next so you can purchase shoes.
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It's easy. Simply collect your new or gently-used footwear including sneakers, sports shoes, casual shoes, boots, flip flops, ice skates, etc. Encourage your friends, relatives and neighbors to do the same. Tie or band them together, place them in a plastic bag to keep them dry. Your shoes can be dropped off at any of these Schuler Shoe Store locations: https://www.schulershoes.com/stores If you are planning to drop off 50 pairs or more, please call ahead of time to arrange drop off or a pick up: 612.440.SHOE(7463).
We encourage you to host a community shoe drive campaign as an eco-friendly way to keep shoes out of landfills and to support our efforts to provide hunger relief. The impact is truly amazing. For every 1 pair of new or gently-used footwear received, our Shoe Away Hunger program is able to feed one more person with up to 7 days of essential groceries through our Feeding The Future programs. Each month we feed over 4000 hungry twin cities residents with hot meals and essential groceries. Shoe Away Hunger offers a simple and meaningful way for you to join with us as we strive to eliminate local hunger "one sole at a time". For more information, please contact us at email@example.com or call us at 612.440.SHOE(7463).
Greene Espel, a downtown Minneapolis law firm, fielded a Shoe Away Hunger shoe drive. Michelle Menk, project champion and coordinator, said their office closets were overflowing in tennis shoes, men's and women's casual and dress shoes, flip flops, sandals, boots and even ski boots.
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Michelle added, "I am really grateful to work with such kind and generous people. The shoe drive was fun for everyone. Not only was our group involved, but we enlisted friends and family to clean out their closets. It is fun to see everyone working together for such a great cause."
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Pharrell Williams Performs 'Happy' at the Oscars in Red Custom Adidas Attitude Hi
The story of the Oscars is truly Pharrell Williams' performances of 'Happy' wearing a red custom pair of Adidas Attitude Hi. Even though he wore shorts on the red carpet, the red sneakers caught our eye.
The super producer opened up the show with his ever popular song,'Happy.' Everyone in the audience were dancing even as he walked through crowd. The performance even grabbed the attention and approval from Oprah Winfrey.
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Sid Meier's Railroads! is a bottomless toybox, letting you play with trains throughout history in a variety of styles. If you want to reenact the great races between railroad barons throughout history, there are campaigns that let you do just that. If you want to engage in cutthroat battles where you buy out your opponent and absorb their operations, you can do that. Or if you just want to play with trains with no competition at all, you can do that, too.
The basics: you start with one station in one town. From there you lay track to another town or to a farm or mine that produces resources like coal, oil, cattle, or sheep. These resources can be processed by factories into other products which can be shipped along to make even more money. The trick is that every city has different products it wants, and not every town can process every resource. Most decent-sized cities will want you to transport passengers and mail, which are reliable but not as profitable as say, finished goods (made from lumber or oil), food (made from cattle or grain), or cars (made from coal, processed into steel; a three-step process which takes more time in multiple cities but yields a more profitable product).
You are, of course, limited by funds. Laying track is expensive, especially if you have to build bridges over rivers or tunnel under mountains and hills. Trains cost money both for the initial purchase and periodic upkeep. You can't pick up resources or make deliveries unless you build a station. So, the goal is to make the most profitable run in the shortest amount of time so you can lay more track to build your empire.
Once you get multiple trains, you'll have to manage traffic, laying multiple lines through cities so that trains aren't left waiting while another uses the track.
You also have to pay attention to elevation: trains that have to pull multiple cars uphill will move slower than a train going downhill. If a route is longer but moves across flat ground, it might be a better deal in the short run.
The game comes with several campaigns, running from historic periods in the Golden Age of rail travel in the US and Europe, to missions where you have to contend with terrain problems like a world made up entirely of mesa, rivers, or a mountain that divides the players into sections. If you choose to play against opponents (up to three AI or human players over the internet) you can win in one of two ways: fulfill certain victory conditions (which vary based on the era/map you play) before time runs out, or buy them out in a stock battle.
Gain 100% control of an opponent's stock, and you can either absorb their tracks, trains, and stations into your operation, or simply liquidate them for cash.
Railroads! is ridiculously fun and simple to play. Laying track is a simple point and click operation; if you can't lay track to a certain area, the game will let you know. To set a train's route, another button brings up the cities it can reach and the goods they want. If you try to make a route that can't be completed, the game won't let you, and if you goof up and create a route that ends up with goods being wasted, it'll tell you that, too. There's a lot of financial information to juggle in the game—the maintenance cost of the trains, the profitability of the routes, the net worth of every player—but Railroads! does a great job of making the information easy to find and follow.
The only problem with the game is that it's slightly buggy; every so often it would beachball and crash. The autosave function mitigated any lost game play, but it was still annoying. The really good news is that you don't need bleeding-edge software to run it, either; other than the occasional crashes I mentioned, it ran great on my three year old Macbook, with smooth animations and quick response to scrolling across the map.
I've lost a lot of time to playing Sid Meier's Railroads! and I wouldn't call myself a fan of trains or real-time strategy games. But the pure resource management part of the game is great fun; you have to analyze the map, control your resources, and get the goods from point A to B as quickly as possible.
Think of it as StarCraft without the Zerg…although some of the other rail barons can be just as vicious.
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Back at the Google I/O, the search engine giant unveiled its latest Android Wear operating system, as well as a few smartwatches which will come pre-installed with the new OS. LG, Samsung and Motorola are the early adopters, who have already showcased their smartwatches, in fact, Samsung's Gear Live and LG G Watch are already up for pre-order at the Google Play Store.
While the Moto 360 is not available at the moment, it does look gorgeous among the three of them, and looks more like a fashion accessory as well as a smartwatch, and is also expected to be priced higher. The LG G Watch costs $229, while the Samsung Gear Live comes with a $199 price tag. There was no word about the pricing of the Moto 360, but it seems it's going to be a hell of a lot more expensive than these two.
The Moto 360 smartwatch was spotted on a popular Chinese retailer, Jingdong, with a 2,800 yuan (almost $450) price tag. It's almost twice as much as the price of the LG G Watch and Gear Live in international markets. There's no denying the pricing of products varies from region to region, but both LG Gwatch and Gear Live are expected to land in China with a 1,500 yuan price tag.
Let's just take this news with a grain of salt, as there's no official word from Google or Motorola about its price. So, a grain of salt is required for this rumor. If it turns out to be true, it would be interesting to see how Motorola plans to sell the smartwatch with such a high price tag.
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Complaint Review: Florida Peninsula Insurance Company
- Florida Peninsula Insurance Company
PO Box 30010
United States of America
- Phone: 1-877-229-2244
- Web: http://www.floridapeninsula.com
- Category: Inspections & Hazards
Florida Peninsula Insurance Company Failure to Comply Internet, Internet
*Consumer Comment: Florida Peninsula Scam-
*Author of original report: FL Peninsula Policy CXL upon Renewal
*Author of original report: How did the Inspector attempt to contact customer?
*UPDATE Employee: Florida Peninsula strives to be fair
Just recently we received a letter stating that we were not in compliance with the underwriting requirements and our policy would be cxl effective 11/20/11. I called Steven M. Marcus, Inc/Allstate Insurance, whom we originally had the home insured through. They attempted to get this corrected and get another inspector out (who would actually get in touch during reg. business hrs by phone,text,email etc), since the other inspector did not. Apparently, according to FL Peninsula procedure, since we did not have the home inspected in an appropriate amt of time/per a supervisor named Yutica, pls excuse the incorrect spelling if any, in their underwriting dept, we are now unable to keep our policy? They chose the inspector and because the inspector did not try another form of contact/we did not have his contact info to comply on our end and had to count on msgs being relayed to him through his ofc d/t no other means to directly speak to him to comply they are cxl our policy? And we have to find another insurance carrier? This is a newly purchased home and we just moved. This problem would have been avoided if the inspector was pro-active and attempted to schedule an appt. other than by phone.
During our move it was hectic and yes voicemail was full at times, but in today's age of texting and email it seems unrealistic to say he could not get in touch with us. If FL Peninsula and their inspector had attempted even to get ahold of our agent she would have relayed a msg... she was able to get ahold of us. In fact, she even called the inspector at one point to let him know we were still up in NC. I believe this is bad business practice... d/t the fact that FL Peninsula was counting on the inspector to do his job for compliance of the policy and if we were under time constraints he certainly did not relay those during an initial conversation when I told him we were still in NC and would not be in FL until mid Sept. Plus,he did not try very hard to get ahold of me during the t ime frame of mid Sept.-10/26/11 (the date of the cxl letter from FL Peninsula). I have a copy of the letter and it states: "If you have any question or wish to dispute this cancellation, please contact your agent. For your convenience your agent's contact info is listed above. If a refund is due to you, it will be sent under separate cover within 15 business days of the effective date of this cancellation.If you owe an amt. on your policy, please remit payment using the payment stub located at the bottom of this notice." The stub says $0.00 owed, so they owe us money.
I did contact my agent to dispute this and get resolution by attempting to get an inspector out her asap... possibly by getting another inspector to follow through. Their underwriting supervisor told my agent that too much time had passed and their procedures stated they had to cxl. Besides the inspector, FL Peninsula did not attempt to get ahold of us prior to this cancellation notice. At the end of the day if this is how they conduct business, our thoughts on this are... how would Florida Peninsula conduct themselves if there was ever a need to recover from a disaster in the future? Should policy holders be concerned that their procedures are not customer friendly?
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#1 Consumer Comment
Florida Peninsula Scam-
AUTHOR: badbusinessneverwins - ()
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, May 27, 2014POSTED: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Oh Yeah, thats why when you call a supervisior is wont take your call, you get the run around by the secretary answering the phone. They have no service and should not be allowed to take over citizens policies. This company is just being given policies from citizens and thinks they can treat the customers like dirt.
#2 Author of original report
FL Peninsula Policy CXL upon Renewal
AUTHOR: Susana - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 23, 2012POSTED: Friday, November 23, 2012
#3 Author of original report
How did the Inspector attempt to contact customer?
AUTHOR: Susana - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, January 11, 2012POSTED: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
#4 UPDATE Employee
Florida Peninsula strives to be fair
AUTHOR: Florida Peninsula - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, January 09, 2012POSTED: Monday, January 09, 2012
In this instance several attempts were made over an extended period of time that postponed the inspection process, which was ultimately completed. Florida Peninsula is one of the top ten largest homeowners insurers in Florida and has the track record to prove our commitment to fair business practices.
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Manufactory: Real Fabrica de Buen Retiro (Spanish)
Modeler: Giuseppe Gricci (Italian, ca. 1700–1770)
Date: 1759–80
Culture: Spanish, Madrid
Medium: Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions: Height: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
Credit Line: Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1950
Accession Number: 50.211.264
It is unclear whether this figure of Pulcinella was produced at Capodimonte in Italy or its successor factory at Buen Retiro in Spain. When Charles VII of Naples became Charles III of Spain in 1759, he moved the entire operation, including forty workers and five tons of raw material, from Capodimonte to the palace of Buen Retiro, outside of Madrid. The factory mark of a fleur-de-lis remained in use in the new location, and thus it is often difficult to distinguish wares and figures made in the last years at Capodimonte from the early products of Buen Retiro.
In this depiction of Pulcinella, the well-known character from the Italian commedia dell'arte is shown consuming spaghetti, once held in his right hand but now broken off. Pulcinella is commonly associated with food and gluttony, and his attributes here include Parmesan cheese, a grater, a carafe of wine at his feet, and a covered jar that presumably contains the spaghetti he is eating. It has been suggested that the pepper worn pinned to his tunic symbolizes his hot temper. The skillful modeling and expressive pose make this figure a particularly impressive piece of porcelain sculpture.


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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Mellon Arena
Commencement Speaker:
Rob Ashford
1 p.m. Ceremony
3 p.m. Reception
*** Please be advised; if the Penguins are in the playoffs, the arena temperature will be colder than normal to preserve the ice. Jackets and sweaters are recommended. ***
Central | Preparation | Venue Information | Contact Information Alumni Association | Hotel/City Information
Commencement Central
You are cordially invited to celebrate with us the Commencement of Point Park University's 2010 Graduates. This formal occasion marks the accomplishment of a chapter in their lives. This achievement has been met due to each student's hard work, dedication and support of their families. It is a life changing moment that allows each student to be prepared and ready to open a new chapter in their lives. This is a special time to honor one's family and professors as well as be honored by the institution.
Deadline to RSVP is April 26, 2010. Please make sure to do so by clicking on the Register Button, top right. Graduates who apply from graduation with Office of the Registrar and RSVP by April 2, 2010 will be recognized in the commencement program.
Note: This ceremony is for undergraduate students only. If you are receiving a Master's Degree, please register for the Master's Degree Hooding and Commencement Ceremony.
Commencement Policy Students who have completed or who are registered to complete all degree requirements by the end of Fall 2009, Spring 2010 semesters are permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony. Students who are in good academic standing and who can finish their degree requirements by the end of the following Summer 2010 sessions according to a plan that has been reviewed and approved by their respective dean are also permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Commencement Video
The Commencement Ceremony will be recorded. Each graduate will receive one complimentary copy.
Commencement Photographs
Arrangements have been made with a professional photographer to take pictures of each graduate as they receive their diploma cover. To purchase or obtain more information, click icon to the left.
Commencement Preparation
Deadlines for graduation applications are as follows:
- Fall: July 31, 2009
- Spring: September 30, 2009
- Summer: January 30, 2010
Graduation Application
Commencement Checklist
Graduation Fair:
March 20, 2010
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lawrence Hall, 4th Floor Mezzanine
March 29, 2010
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lawrence Hall, 4th Floor Mezzanine
March 30, 2010
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lawrence Hall, 4th Floor Mezzanine
Please join us for this excellent opportunity to get all of your commencement questions answered. Complimentary graduation announcements and undergraduate honor cords will be distributed along with the sale of caps, gowns and class rings. Representatives from the Office of the Registrar, Student Service Center, Book Store and Alumni Office will be present to guide you through the graduation process.
Cap and Gown:
A Cap and Gown are required during the ceremony. They can be purchased at the Point Park University Bookstore, or at the Graduation Fair.
Undergraduate Cap & Gown Pricing: $44.98
Announcements: Pick up your ten complimentary announcements at the graduation fair. Dates and times listed above. If you need additional announcements they can be purchased online at Balfour.
Day of Instructions
Commencement FAQs
Venue Information
Mellon Arena
Parking Information:
Parking will be available in the surrounding arena lots for $5 per car.
Accessible parking spaces are located in the East and South parking lots. Valid disabled parking place cards are required. Space is limited and an early arrival is strongly recommended.
Click the picture to the left for a printable parking map.
Directions to Mellon Arena
Seating and Ticket Information:
Seating is on a first-come first-served basis. Family and friends are NOT required to have a ticket. This free event is open to all families and friends. The main entrance is through Gate 1 and doors will open at 12:00 p.m.
Click the picture to the right for printable seating map.
Special Needs:
Accessible seating is located in the following sections: B5, B11, B14, B18, C1, C16, C31, C32, East Igloo 2 and 3, West Igloo 2 and 3. The Mellon Arena has a limited number of wheel chairs available and will be used to escort individuals in need. This service is on a first-come, first-served basis. It is strongly recommended those who have limitations bring their own wheel chair.
The ceremony will be close captioned for those who are hearing impaired. When responding to attend the ceremony, please indicate other special accommodations you may require.
Contact Information
Provost's Office
Jan Ryan
Phone: 412.392.3484
E-mail: email@example.com
Office of the Registrar
Francesca Sirianni
Phone: 412.392.3861
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Student Accounts
Misty Abraham
Phone: 412.392.3442
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Conference & Event Services
Phone: 412.392.4200
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Alumni Assocation
Graduates from the Class of 2010:
On behalf of the Point Park University community and the Point Park Alumni Association, we would like to extend our best wishes as you head into a new chapter of your life. Earning a University degree is a significant accomplishment and you should be very proud of this achievement. This year marks the 50th Commencement of Point Park in which the achievements of its graduates are acknowledged and celebrated. Since starting out as a Junior College in 1960 our Alma Mater has gone through numerous other changes to become the dynamic Urban University from which you are graduating. As one of the newest members of the Alumni Association you are a beneficiary of the proud history and traditions. We welcome you and all of your classmates into our proud community of graduates. In today's digital age, you are able to stay connected with your friends and former Alumni to share the memories you made and those that await you in the new chapters of your life. Your connection to fellow Alumni across the country and around the world will make for strong relationships as you share new and exciting accomplishments as well as reading the latest Point Park news and finding out about Alumni events being held very near to where your journey takes you. We welcome and encourage you to attend Alumni programs and events. There is no cost to membership of the Alumni Association. Your membership and Alumni services are made available through the generosity of Alumni to the Annual Fund. As a proud new Point Park graduate, I hope that you will consider supporting the University through this Fund with a gift that is suitable during the various stages of life you find yourself in. Your interest and support will keep Point Park growing. Again, on behalf of the Point Park University Alumni Association, congratulations on your graduation!
John Taormina President
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Hotel/City Information
The following is a list of accommodations that are located convenient to both the Mellon Arena and major traffic routes. This list is supplied to make your visit to Point Park University 50th Commencement easier and is not an endorsement of any particular establishment. All hotel information is subject to change. Please contact the hotel for further information.
Special note: Point Park University has arranged a special rate with the Doubletree Hotel and Suites and the Marriott City Center. For more details see information below.
Courtyard by Marriott
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Construction Central: We strongly recommend checking the PennDot website for any construction and traffic detours prior to leaving for the ceremony.
City Information: To assist you with your travel to our city, please visit the Visit Pittsburgh website. This site will provide you with vital information about the city, such as upcoming events, featured attractions, hotel information, dining options, etc.
Upcoming Events That May Complicate Your Trip:
AISTech 2010: The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition will be held from Monday, May 3 through Thursday, May 6, 2010. For more information, please go to www.aistech.org.
Pittsburgh Marathon: The marathon will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2010 with multiple events occurring over the course of the weekend. For more information, please click the marathon link to the left.


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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I have the stuff to make those. I just need to get the nerve to try them. Thanks for sharing.
Everyone is welcome, we need to just try it!
our member Eddie created this tutorial for us and when I was surfing online I found it again
Thank you Craftybear!Originally Posted by craftybear
thank you and God bless.
I have made about 4 bowls.
You can see them in the craft section in my webshots url below:
I to make these clothesline bowls and they are so much fun to make .


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