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Hi everyone! I'm in a dilemma between an EVGA GTX 670 FTW and an EVGA GTX 590 Classified for $400, coming from a GTX 580. The research I've done seems to suggest that my 650W PSU will be adequate for the GTX 590. The pros for the GTX 670 FTW seems to be that it consumes far less power, is quieter, has lower temperatures, and it should clock fairly high since it's on a 680 PCB. Cons are that it performs worse, and it's basically the retail price (without the 13% harmonized sales tax we Ontarionians have). The seller claims that he got this card from an RMA from a standard 670; would this still carry a 3 year warranty? The pros for the GTX 590 Classified seems to be that it performs considerably better and is a "hot price" for a GTX 590. It also has a backplate (which I'm a sucker for ). Cons are the power consumption, heat, little but respectable overclocking potential, SLI issues, and dumps heat in the opposite direction of my case's airflow. The seller stated that this will come without warranty (since it was not registered), or the original packaging. A little side note that my computer is located in my basement right now, so it's about a 18-20C all the time. Works wonders for air cooling. If you were in my situation, which one would you pick? Thanks! Well, instead of what I originally planned, I found a 7970 3GB DirectCu II on sale for $400. I figured that would be a better buy since it's much quieter, performs about the same, and clocks like a dream.... or so I thought. ASUS doesn't allow you to overvolt on a card that has beefed up VRMs and their custom cooling solution :shadedshu. Although, I'm hitting 60FPS with all my mods and ENB settings on Skyrim at 1125 on the core, so I'm content.
670 is better. Single GPU cards have less complications comparing to dual GPUs cards (e.g. game support and micro stuttering). Besides, you can easily add another 670 in the future if you want more horse power. 590 is like a dead end for upgrade since I believe it would vanish from the market completely in a year or two. BTW I came from 580 too. Now I'm using Galaxy GTX670GC and I'm pleased with it. It runs a little hot though (77c in full load, room temp around 30), but still no problem so far.
A 670 would be much better since for now as a single GPU card it is still more than sufficient and has amazing upgrade potential in the future with SLI rather than trying to mess with upgrading to Quad-SLI in the future to get more out of that 590.
Honestly I would wait for Kepler GK110 GPUs to release. I don't think its worth upgrading from a GTX580 at this point. Save your money for something else. But if you were to get anything id say a 670. The 590 sucks really bad.
What he said, for someone like me with a GTX460 it would make sense to upgrade but I'll say at this point I'm trying to wait it off and skip the new gen cards and wait for next ones, reason being 1. If Nvidia Geforce issue is low availability and high prices than what they should be. 2. If AMD Radeon Prices are still high due to lack of enough competing cards from Nvidia. That being said i wouldn't want anything less than a HD7870 or GTX670, reason being i don't want anything less than 2GB Graphical Memory and i don't want anything less than 256bus Memory Interface, Plus for me If Nvidia i would want a GTX680 reason i dont want a chip with some of its units disabled or laser cut to damn down performance. That's why for AMD not less than HD7870 since its a full chip, or maybe ill have to get HD7970. Anyway that's just me, the next time I'm upgrading a GPU will have to fall under the above statement as my guideline in the future, strictly for me i don't want crippled chips any more.
I'm surprised many people tell him to keep the 580, considering that I actually sold mine to get a 670. Personally I think it's a decent upgrade; performance increase is clear and 670 is not that expensive. I sold my 580 the first day I saw 670's test result and knew that this must be my next card. I got 350$ from my card since I sold it before major price drop of used 5xx series, therefore I pay roughly 120$ for a brand new 670. I will definitely do the same again when GK110 arrives. Call me crazy.
According to the poll, I guess I'm going with the GTX 670 FTW. The reason I'm upgrading is because both Battlefield 3 and Skyrim (the main games I play) are eating my 1.5GB vram. It turns off my Windows Aero sometimes while playing Battlefield 3 which is extremely irritating. I'm also only getting an average of 30-35 FPS on Skyrim with my ENB settings and mods. I think the 670 FTW will be a substantial upgrade if I can get it ~1100MHz on the core, and I'll have a new card to play with . If I wait any longer, the release of the GTX 660 Ti may devalue my card further. Thanks everyone, and thanked everyone. If anyone knows, can they shed some light on the bolded part?
Yes, the 670 is a definite upgrade in every respect from the 580. I moved to a 7970 (comparative performer to a 670/680) and it is way faster than a 580, so 670 gets my vote too. I would never ever touch a dual gpu that didn't come with a warranty or a means of obtaining one. And ignore folk talking about the GK110, it's not a desktop consumer part. Even if it does appear on desktop's it will be in a different guise. And it will be very, very expensive. The 670 FTW is a EVGA part. Warranty is doable. See link. http://www.evga.com/support/warranty/
Memory allocated is not the same as memory used. I have SLI GTX470, and have no framerate issues, however I only am gaming at 1920x1200. Keep what you have and see what comes next from AMD/nVidia.
The bold text means the seller initially had a standard/stock/reference GTX670 and run into some problem with it, so he retarded it (RMA) and was given a replacement card which is the GTX670 FTW that he is selling.
Yes, Evga new warrenty transfers over now. and the GTX670 FTW card is the best 670 you can get in terms of being "reference" because it uses a 680 reference PCB rather then the shit mini 670 reference PCB.
670, no brainer. Shame you've sold that 580 already, since the 680 doesn't have enough of a performance boost to justify the upgrade. On top of this, you've got all the cons of the 590, compounded by it being a second hand unit with no warranty - I'd steer well clear. Also, check out TPU's review. W1zzy really wasn't impressed, giving it only a 7.0 and I'd follow his advice.
I was just showing this to someone else, but if you're going to go for a 670 I would recommend Amazon.. they are selling em under $400 now which is pretty decent imo. http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2670-KR/dp/B007Z3HZIA
comparing dual gpu card with a single gpu xD i will still say GTX670 should be fine for 1080p and 3D aswell there is always a 4gig version if u don't think 2gig is enough for 3d gaming aswell


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I had Ramona at the second meeting because I felt Heather was not listening to me nor understanding my brand. I was so nervous under my own pressures and investment and Ramona knows me well and my brand is my lifestyle. Heather is a new friend and James hadn't even looked at my website. I was worried.
When I complimented Heathers Yummie Tummie logo she offered to help me with my mine because I was not sure that my symbol (logo) the "city girl" would work across the board. I thought it would be too limited to use across the board with Sonja Home, Innovated Living, and Sonja In The City Special Events and Catering.
Therefore when Heather offered to help me I was not expecting to see only a new font (also part of the logo) but a new symbol (logo) I insisted at the first meeting that I needed a larger "J" and decided to go forward with the original girl due to time constraints since they had offered no real change to it. Ramona popped the capital J in the Antiqua font that that they offered and that I had on my bath towels for over 25 years! We separated the girl, as I had said and I think it looks very good for now. As Heather said she changed hers over the years.
Next was the photo shoot. Breezy easy! I do these photo shoots in my sleep! And so do they! When the concept of two setups being too much came to play I was baffled. We also had discussed head shots, food shots, and separate toaster oven shots. Heather had agreed she gets as much as possible at one shoot.
I think the underlining tiff between Ramona and Heather made the pressure more intense and also the fact that Heather is a very public business woman also adds pressure. The bottom line is when a friend offers to work on a project with another friends -- one should never rub it in their nose that it's comped or very expensive. It's a gift between friends, whether it's material or intellectual. I was not complaining about James' ideas. I was gracious but wanted to have both of James' concepts to be safe. Heather's motto is to empower woman and make them feel good about themselves. When I produced the film The Marsh, with a $7 million budget we had many trade outs for exposure and super star actors who agreed to work for less. When there were creative differences on the set the Oscar winning actor, artists, and professionals did not resort to complaining about what their pay is or the fact they donated free cars, watches, laptops, etc. for exposure
How doe she get free interns??? Who oks this and where do they come from?? That is horrible. No wonder she thinks that she is entitled.
I liked/loved the ad with the the man and his abs. Made the toaster oven (which you better have great ideas on marketing, because who needs another appliance on their counter?) look strong, sturdy and hits the males and females together. With just you, it's like only women cook in the kitchen. You were not a team player with Heather, you just wanted to do what only you wanted at the end of the day, for free. I used to get you but now I just think your projecting things out there that you yourself have to deal with. Hope by some of the previews of the up coming show that you are not on a down hill slide. I would not like to see that.
Sonja, hi, I wish you luck with your product and its launch. You say some great things about Heather and I agree, she seems professional and passionate like you. I do think you could worked harder though with Ramona's wacky insistence that somehow Heather had her dumped from the shoot--Heather was treated by Ramona incredibly unfairly (not the first time). She seems quite paranoid, Ramona. In any case don't allow her to get away with her paranoid projections on anyone. I agree with everyone. Wish the stuff about the tampon had been cut out completely, I found it quite tacky and "over sharing" in a big way. Anyway good luck with everything.
Pay heather for her help you treated her so badly and you said you a a client . clients pay for a team to put that together they pay for what you thought you should get for free. Thats just wrong Heather and her team worked really hard. If you really needed Romona why didnt she help before this. You went to Heather and asked for her help. you dont bring people to buisness meeting. specially when they dont like each other. I liked the sexy man I might have bought that toaster oven but seeing the way you actted towards Heather for setting all that up. No respect for her time and all those other peoples time. Pay up girl . You were married to a rich man. Act like it.
I just went more deeply into Sonja's personal website and have so far found at least three different logos. One for the website overall, one on the Sonja in the City page, which looks like the wordmark James designed, but with a type of "J" that uses a descender; and one on her toaster oven, which you can find if you follow her recipe for potato chips. None of them seemed to relate to each other, although the toaster oven logo did use a scripty font, set on an angle. So much for brand consistency across platforms.
Rita-la I looked and noticed that there are two different walking girls (check the forward foot.)
And I think that the descending J is just a larger point size, though I can't be certain. It looks thicker.
HELLO, SONJA, You said in blog that your HAMSTER is missing. Here's a tip. Put the cage on the floor where you keep him and he will come home. Trust me I know. LOL
Sonja's current wordmark is almost exactly the same as that of Soma Intimates. I kept seeing their ads on TV and the script looked very familiar. So I looked up both websites and, sure enough, so similar that they might look exactly the same to an untrained eye. I liked James' type treatment much more.
Sonja, you're a joke!!!! A toaster oven? Yeah right!!!!!!!
you just don't get it .... you started the whole commenting about the cost of the help you received when you said 'I am the client' .... nope, you're a friend Heather is helping for free.... so unprofessional and so disappointing....
I have always enjoyed you but lately you seem really mean and entitled. I think you need to examine how you treat others and assess the negative impact Ramona has on you. You are getting sucked into instigating conflict and seem to enjoy it. When did you become a mean girl? I hope this is an influence you can rid yourself of and bring back the old Sonja we all enjoyed.
Sonja, I hope you feel better since it sounds like you have menorrhagia. That happens in the time approaching menopause, and I have been there and done that. It is miserable, drains your energy, and makes life hard. You deserve better.
Your website still has that girl logo and scripted Sonja so I guess you ended up not taking any of Heather's advice? Your website has so many photos of you, but none of the ones taken wtih Heather's photoshoot. There should be more pictures of the actual events that you have hosted, unless there wasn't any......
HI, SONJA, I'm very much a fan. I'm so glad you called Heather out on her so called VENTING BEHIND PEOPLE'S BACK. I just don't get her yet. She came on this show, I think, just for ADVERTISING HER YUMMIE. She is making it so hard for me to like her. She needs to relax and lighten-up. I like you. Keep being fun because life is too short.
Regarding "the Samsung microwave concept that Peter Arnell, world renowned brand strategist and marketing communications expert did... 10 years ago," that campaign rebranded Samsung as being cool and hip, and dipped their demographic down to include college students who wanted to buy the microwave for their dorm room. Their sales zoomed. In the biz, imitation is often the sincerest form of flattery. When I was branding for a major automotive brand, we would have to change ad directions often because the competition would start copying what we were doing. Reputable, national-brand companies. Once our ad and the competition's ad showed up in the same magazine, with almost exactly the same kind of shot and headline. Now, that's a little too close for comfort. With ten years' difference, it wouldn't have been an issue. You could have done worse, for sure.
Rita-la I totally agree, Rita-la.
This could have been a fun, nod to a different yet similar campaign. I think it was a smart choice for James. James even said that Sonja needed to aim towards the grandchildren and not the grandmas.
Sonja, you seemed unprofessional throughout the duration of working with Heather. She was always professional, providing her expert opinions. She tried to back out gracefully, saying you seemed to have a different vision, but you insisted on making her keep working with you for free. It seemed like you wanted to use her resources but not her expert ideas. She was not hired to work for you, she was doing her a favor, and you treated her very poorly. Heather came off looking professional and calm, while you, unfortunately, did not.
In spite of your 'clinical' upfront no-nonsense attitude about your menstural cycle, broadcasting your period and the fate of your feminine hygiene products was a bit tacky... I liked how you handled yourself at that mini-meeting before the photo shoot about clients vs friends. I actually agree with you on that one.
Dear Sonja,
It might help to be clear about what a logo actually is. It seems you are a little confused with this statement "new font (also part of the logo) but a new symbol (logo)" Logo means word so placing it after symbol is a bit incorrect.
To be clear you were looking at a Combination Mark also known as an iconic logotype; this type generally combines a symbol or icon with a unique font treatment to create the logo and is the most common kind of logo. So to correct your statement "new font (wordmark) but a new symbol (icon)".
I did not see the treatment in full but it may also be classified as an illustrative logo. Most commonly used in event marketing, it is simply a logo that uses an illustration to represent an image or scene.
Good Luck with your future ventures. And, remember, an open hand can become a fist unless you meet in halfway with a handshake of appreciation.
I actually enjoyed the scenes of you asserting your vision for your product (thou I can't say I know anyone who still uses a toaster over). Heather is a business woman and can take the passionate exchange of ideas. However, as a "professional" yourself you should've been more gracious and apprieciative of the help given by Heather and her team. Gosh thats just good business sense..don't burn bridges or get the rep of being difficult to work with.
Also, TMI on your cycle, that whole scene was ridiculous. ..and if your doctor really said you had a young uterus he was lying to you!..hard periods at your age are usually a sign of pre-menopause...Get over yourself..your not a young woman and acting like one doesn't make you look young it just makes you look foolish
I just thought of something. There was no need for a second shoot. In this day and age of Photoshop, if the investors, buyers, and shopping networks didn't like the shot of the man-abs behind the toaster that could have been removed.
Honestly for a second shot I would have put an unbuttoned white shirt and a loosely-knotted black tie on that man. It would have looked like you slipped in the kitchen for a snack.
Please leave the details of your menstrual cycle to yourself. It's not classy or luxurious.
jmos1234 Well... you could Photoshop it if you also had an independent shot of the toaster oven by itself. Otherwise, the man's hands and the innate reflectivity of the surface would have created retouch issues that would be better handled by shooting it correctly to begin with. Plus, you have to have a surface for the oven to be setting on, rather than being carried by the man.
Rita-la Hello Rita-la, I would think that shooting the toaster oven by itself is something that could be done a whole heck of a lot easier than shooting SonJa laying on a table.
I see your point.
jmos1234 P.S. I like your idea for the second shot.
Rita-la Thanks Rita-la,
It would still be a bit of a nod, but perhaps could have had the subtlety that Sonja was looking for.
Unfortunately, she invited Ramona who took the planning meeting so far off track that all solutions were buried under a pile of horse dung so high that it would have take a million dung beetles a million years to find them.
Sonya, I have never seen friends treat friends like this show does. You never backed up Heather about not wanted Ramona at the photo shoot. You allowed Ramona to speak to Heather the way she does. And the business about your female problems, that was disgusting. You really make New York people look like idiots.
Seriously, Sonja, you don't get it at all!! Here's some unsolicited advice (it's free and we all know how much you love a freebie). Get out while you still have a shred of dignity (not quite a shred but I am trying to be delicate). You and Ramona need to go home/retire/adios/see ya later/something that ends the spectacle that is Ramona and Sonja.
Here's how I call it:
LAST CALL!! LAST CALL For Ramona and Sonja!!! LAST CALL!!!
And a heads up, we are starting to run really low on Countess Luann, too!
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Mad Props to my P.I.C., Chris D., in the place to be...(damn, the Beastie Boys are always in my head)
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I like you Sonja.
I really think that when things are given to you 'free of charge' you should show the utmust in respect for others time - it shows good manners and thankfulness....the two shoots is understandable.....Sonja wants her idea - but at the same time - Sonja doesn't show much class during that shoot with her 'issues' - really did Bravo have to put that on television about her menstrual issue.
Seriously, SonJa? (yes, let's capitalize that "J" so we all know your brand) Out of your houseful of interns, not one could review and edit this week's blog? Perhaps Bravo will be able to pare it down to non-repetitive paragraphing so that it makes sense. What a list of excuses you offer us this week. No apology for your 1-hour delay, no real acknowledgment of the time invested - for free - from all of the professionals helping you. No apology for your extremely offensive "bathroom mentions." Just a reminder to all of us that you have done all of this before with Oscar-winning production crews. You were completely out-of-line having Ramona at your brainstorming session. You knew the friction between Ramona and Heather and you chose to have her there anyway. It was clear that Ramona had an agenda...and it was not to agree with Heather. You ambushed Heather by having Ramona at the table - and you set up what turned out to be an extremely uncomfortable (and unproductive) meeting. You reap what you sow, Sonja....and you created a tense relationship with the "team" from that point forward. Then there is how you back-pedaled, and didn't take ownership for, the "lying" incident between you, Heather, and Ramona. Heather didn't lie. Of course, Ramona wanted to prove that she did - and wasn't willing to listen to any kind of explanation - but you could have...and should have...rectified that situation. NOT well played this episode, Sonja.
atthebeach That pretty much sums it up for me too. I've always like Sonja and I hope she can break free of these ways and shine again.
atthebeach Well said! I couldn't agree with you more. I especially found her "murder scene" description (by incorporating Aviva's leg) as a joke to be most repugnant. I wonder how Aviva felt hearing that bathroom talk. Sonja needs to change the name of her "brand" to: "Sonja of the Sleazy City"
@atthebeach Very well said. When I saw the episode with Ramona sitting there at the brainstorming session was confused. Why does Sonja have Ramona there? I felt if Sonja was serious of getting some business done why bring in such a distraction. I felt it was a slap in the face to Heather. Yes Heather help with this project, but I'm bringing in my other friend which you two have conflict together already to help brainstorm. Funny there wasn't even a heads up for Heather. Heather gets props though she handle that situation perfect.
Honestly, why would you want Ramona at your Photo Shoot? The shoot was already going slow enough because you two strong-minded business women had strong ideas. What could be gained from having a third strong-minded business woman, like Ramona, at the shoot? Too many cooks spoil the broth!
I'm not sure I understand how the "J" issue was resolved? Are you saying that Ramona took a J from a different typeface and threw it in with your script?
Your walking city gal looks too much like Bethenny's Skinny Girl - only walking.
I wouldn't go to Ramona to design a logo or label - her label has it's own typographic problems.
Unless something happened off camera, James said only that he didn't want anyone on the set who wasn't involved with the shoot. No names were spoken. That needs to be made clear to Ramona.
Just my $.02
Thank you, jmos1234...I said the same thing, as far as the photo shoot, no names were mentioned - unfortunately SonJa has to be steered towards proper business etiquette but regardless, Heather absolutely owes Ramona NOTHING, especially not a phone call to explain that she is not invited to something no one is invited to and it has nothing to do with her anyway...now THAT phone call would start drama. What the hell, ladies?
I knew that logo looked really familiar..hahaha..it's such a skinny girl knock off. It's obviously a character/figure I have seen before in other silhouettes and styles but that is strange that Sonja has chosen essentially the same character that another successful entrepreneur that was on the exact same you are on has already used. SonJa really has her own vision doesn't she?
I'm so sorry to notice that since you've become RaMOANa's wine taster, you've lost your taste and good manners and have become a blithering idiot. Stay off the sauce and air out, hon. xo
Sonya, You my dearest, I would rather watch on my TV screen any day, any time, doing anything! That's what this show is about, trying to entertain. That is what show biz and broadway is all about, & in a much less grand way my favorite TV show, is to entertain! Heather may have no time for anything but her brand, and family. Yet, she definitely has time to join a show to be a RHWNYC, most likely for advertising. While she's at it, why does she have to make it so painful to watch her. I'm sure if the Bravo cameras were not there at the shoot, you and her may have been different. Without a camara on Heather, maybe she wouldn't have been so complaining, and had bring up your every fault, and how she is doing this for free. Also, you may have not been flambouyant, but I know you still would have sparkled. I'm sure of this. Is she is playing the straight guy the jokes fall on, (I doubt she thinks so,) yet still, she bores me. I'm not talking about if I was her neighbor, and would I like her, I'm pretty sure I would, as I really do love people in general. But for me and catching the HW's on Bravo, you are the bees knees, and the corn that is popping! So she has no point in her arguement to me. Go back to being a big CEO of Yummie Tummie, or lighten up and take the time to get to know the sparkling Sonja Morgan. By the way you as a model shoot perfectly, and could get more done in ten minutes than she ever could. Even on the west coast I can see what the package of "Sonja in the City," is better that Heather and James! Love, love, love my Miss Sonja Morgan, xx
Sonja, nice cover up...so which is it, you didn't want Ramona there or did you?? You talk in riddles like Ramona.
You were my fav on the show along with Jill but I'm slowly inching away from you. You're beginning to be just like your best bud which is NOT a compliment.
Sonja, I have NO business experience, but I think the box for the toaster oven would have looked fabulous, it you were wearing the polka dotted apron standing next to your toaster over. The toaster oven could have been open showing you with a spatula taking something out of the oven or starting to take something out of the oven. I TOTALLY agree with you regarding the buff guy. I was totally turned off and that picture would NOT get me to purchase your oven. And, as this is a blog for opinions only, I wasn't that fond of the 2nd shoot either as women don't want to purchase sex or kitchen appliances from sexy women!!
Sonja ... If you a Romona have such a strong friendship bond why don't you just tell her you did not want her at the shoot? Are you afraid of Ramona?
Honey, you're not going to be successful in business if you keep people waiting for an hour and then shrug it off with "I just woke up." You can't get by on an affable personality for long (I know). And no one needs to know you have your period! Stop with the entitled Lady Morgan stop and show people the feisty, resourceful person we fell in love with during Season 3!
Quietly telling Carole she has time to look after a lizard because she doesn't have children was a very sneaky "mean girl" comment.
Sonja in this episode I saw a different person - one that didn't show any respect to Heather and her crew in helping you with this shoot. You were late coming and then you took your time inspite of Heather staying on schedule since she's a very busy lady, and what the heck was the bathroom scene all about. How in the world could you take a man into the bathroom while you are changing a tampon - that was totally disgusting. Yikes!!!!
Her and Ramona are made for each other. Heather should have charged her once she came late then maybe she would have realized how GREATFUL she should have been to Heather.
Come on, Sonja, the scene in the bathroom was tasteless and way too much information.
Showing up late...get over yourself!
I can't read your nonsensical blog. It's repetitious and sooooo lonnnnnggg. However, in the first page, you go on and on how YOU had your own people to help you with your silly toaster oven campaign. Then why oh why did you waste Heather's (et al) precious time to help YOU?
Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. Your social skills are amazing and you do seem to bend over backwards to be a diplomat, but you obviously (as we can read by this guilt driven blog) saw for yourself you appear to be using and taking advantage of Heather's good heart. Sometimes you have to defend the innocent when you know they are being wrongly judged instead of being smitten and adding fuel to the fire.
PS The shoot with the man was more modern and fresh instead of the old fashion 50's housewife diva approach. We've come along way baby.....
I am disappointed in how you have treated Heather. You have received all this expensive help from her and her resources and appear to be very unappreciative.
What would I buy from Sonja Morgan? Tips on style. A book about her life before and after the Morgan money. Tickets to see her in an almost one-woman show written by, oh, say Carole. I can see it now, with perhaps one or two other actors and an actress to play the parts of family, daughter, spouse and fah-bulous friends. It could be amazing.


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Grand Cayman is known for its beach resorts, world-class scuba diving, and as the unlikely facilitator of billions of dollars in global financial transactions.
The island has been garnering a lot of publicity this week -- not the good kind -- thanks to the scrutiny of presidential candidate Mitt Romney's tax returns, which include millions of dollars in foreign investments. According to ABC News, Romney has as much as $8 million invested in 12 Cayman Islands funds. (The governor has money parked in Bermuda, Ireland, and Luxembourg as well.)
Romney's Cayman riches aren't actually a new story. The L.A. Times reported in 2007 that the former Massachusetts governor was listed as a general partner and investor in BCIP Associates III Cayman, a fund set up by his old employer Bain Capital. Bain has as many as 138 funds registered in the Caymans, according to ABC. The BCIP fund is registered at P.O. Box 908GT in George Town, the Caymanian capital. This is the address of Walker House, the local office of international law firm Walkers. It's also, on paper at least, home to dozens of other companies including Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc., the global food giant physically headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
Walker House is just one of a number of addresses in downtown George Town used by corporations, including Coca-Cola, Oracle, and Intel, to minimize taxes or cut out the red tape in international transactions. The vast majority of these companies are legally prohibited from doing business in the Caymans themselves. The most famous of these addresses, located just down the road at 335 South Church St., is Ugland House, a five-story office building that is home -- physically -- to law firm Maples and Calder, and -- on paper -- nearly 19,000 companies.
President Barack Obama called out Ugland House specifically in a 2009 speech, saying "either this is the largest building in the world or the largest tax scam in the world." Legally speaking, it's neither. A 2008 GAO report found no evidence of illegal activity by Maples and Calder or any of the entities registered at Ugland House, about half of which have billing addresses in the United States. But, particularly in the case of hedge funds and private equity funds like Bain's -- about 38 percent of Ugland's "tenants" -- the building makes a mockery of the U.S. tax system.


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I thank you very much.
-- cabinet on the Valentine's Day we were investing in flowers yesterday today we're talk a blank.
Online jeweler Blue Nile reporting fourth quarter earnings results after the -- today.
What kind of numbers can we expect from this company joining me now from Chicago -- -- in a Morningstar yeah.
You'll forgive Blue Nile over the last year down 26%.
What's happening at this company there -- -- a rising star two years ago.
What I think investors had a very strong growth outlook for the long term of the company.
And with the you know with the growth slowing.
-- you know growth investors have pulled out of the stock.
But now it's actually a little more fairly valued I'm actually looking for a decent report from them this afternoon.
OK so let's talk about that is CEO -- cancer.
Do you think that he is part of the reason that the valuation in your opinion -- -- gotten better more attractive I mean because yes -- needed.
That even if you look at Blue Nile in -- sixty times trailing earnings -- massive flow expense Delores you from -- Well which is understandable.
Yeah and they they did have made an earnings problem some earnings -- your report.
Now I think that -- is actually introducing some new marketing programs.
They are doing some new products.
-- and other thing that people have to remember is.
-- now actually benefits went -- prices are down.
So parent present were down all last year.
They've been sort of flat if recently yeah I think that their value pricing action kind of fits with the consumer mood right now.
Just think I do want it to move on to the other big name of course this basin that is Tiffany and big news from Tiffany was same store sales -- -- For the fourth quarter they disappointed and that took the the street by surprise.
Stocks sold off.
Not got the -- over fourth quarter guidance from them what do you make -- -- because they really weren't.
What held up the luxury.
Market on the jury -- during the recession is this over.
No this is strange dynamic end -- especially diamonds and when diamond prices are up.
It seems like that that -- sparkle a little more in the the showroom window.
Is counter -- to normal economic so.
The expensive rings look at relatively cheaper to the consumer and it now or in a value play and -- denials customers are looking for deals essentially.
Well I think that that visit to syndicate all right if you if they're looking for deals then you're saying that a -- miles -- more -- by vs Tiffany.
Well it the other two -- the space and you wanna hedges because the report and the door space that is Sachs.
That is Macy's even an even -- Needham Markus George sell some 27% in 09 when really you know many names like Tiffany.
Or higher.
The department stores is that a better flyer in jewelry going forward.
Yeah what department stores in my view are more -- -- fashion.
Play for -- I don't really see them as a destination to get engagement through lawyer's statement diamond stories -- -- an important player.
But in it different at different niche.
Tiffany's for their for their diamond story is much much more engagement -- and then Blue Nile they're trying to branch out of the fashion.
But really it's you know play on on engagement and if -- value that diamond in the ring.
All right so go up if you -- but engagement ring maybe online shopping -- The -- hug go to the store it white also went and from Morningstar will stay with the numbers are today Paul thanks.
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I had posted a pic of this some time ago, but with Darryl's recent post I thought this might be interesting to some.
I had posted a pic of this some time ago, but with Darryl's recent post I thought this might be interesting to some.
Michael Lettieri
Heres one of the back, very nice Birds eye maple. The picture do this thing no justice.
Michael Lettieri
Heres the head stock, very Vega like.
Michael Lettieri
This is one of the coolest mandolinettos I've seen. You are to be envied, Michael.
Heres a close up of the rosette.
Michael Lettieri
..and the binding, it looks like rosewood with several layers of light/dark wood
Michael Lettieri
Mike, what is the thread you were talking about? And could you give us some more info on this mando? Scale length,arch or no,what year,how much ,is it for sale? I actually went without food for to buy a 1897 Howe and Orme guitar shaped mando. It was an amazing arch top,brazilian rosewood back and sides,tortice shell pickgaurd inlaid with ivory...It was cool,but way too fragile. I sold it to finance a move halfway across Canada....Kerry
Terry, Heres the specs. 13 inch scale, flat top, slightly bowed back. and the sides or depth of instrument tapers down
toward the tail/lower bout.I would guess it to be from the teens?? Its not for sale but I got lucky on this one, paid $165.00.( I love saying that because I usually spend to much). The other thread is under post a pic, titled Home Orme theres some great photos there.
Michael Lettieri
Michael -- Definitely a beauty. Vega is certainly a possibility for a builder. What does the label look like?
Bob DeVellis
Bob, I'll post a pic of it tonite
Michael Lettieri
I think the head and evidently crisp execution of the binding looks particularly Vega-like.Originally Posted by (bobd @ Feb. 21 2005, 10:36)
I am sure the pictures don,t do it justice. VERY VERY NICE.
John Dudeck
here is the label, gold colored paper
Michael Lettieri
Very cool
Darryl G. Wolfe, The F5 Journal
"Made Expressly For..." that's what I like, honesty in labeling.
Bob DeVellis
Awesome instrument!!! I just recieved the newest addition to my mando "family" the Howe Orme "ukelele" from Ebay. Wow, way better shape than I'd guessed from the pic's and the seller was one of the most pleasent and concerned folks I've ever dealt with. He called me to see how I would like it packed, shipped, etc. to ensure its safe arrival. Another happy camper after the long wait...Ebay is like the lotto or something, ya never know how ya done till the thing arrives. What may look like a deal could turn out to be a nightmare and vice-versa. Judging from the price you payed you won big-time! Thats a better backside than some super models have, but I do prefer a little more meat on the bones I'll admit...
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Myster,thanks for the tip.I ended up finding pics of my Howe Orme in a museum that posted on the other thread! Is that cool or what?...Kerry


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©2011 Nicholas Laborde
From the get-go, fans have been extremely worried that the PC version (aka the real version) of Battlefield 3 would be nothing more than a crappy console port, like what happened with Bad Company 2.
DICE was aware of these allegations and made sure to clear up the issue, and their answers may get console players in a bit of a tiffy.
As the first details surfaced about Battlefield 3, it was clear from what they detailed that the console versions will clearly be inferior, simply for the fact that the PC version will contain 64-player versus compared to the console versions which will only contain 24-player sessions (although the console versions will be matches as closely as possible in terms of specs to the PC version).
Try having jets with 24 people! That's a funny thought, and I laugh as my glorious PC copy has already been preordered. PC will be the best platform for BF3, come and see…
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Mastro's Steakhouse - Scottsdale
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Since we had dined at Mastro's and we quickly realized what we had been missing! We had a great meal and really enjoyed the bar scene before after dinner. Mastro's has that "uptown, urban" feel that we love.
Mastros always a great place to dine. Specially for your significant other or special occasion. Will always recommend mastros. Also mastros on pinnacle peak is the best one!!'
I took my Fiance' there for a dinner on a Saturday night celebrating her promotion at work. We arrived 30 min early and thought that we might have to get some drinks at the bar before being seated. We didn't even have to wait. The hostess took us to a quiet table with a great view of the sunset. Our wait staff was great and came and filled our champagne whenever we were getting low. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the really hot plates were a great way to keep our steaks hot while we ate them. Last, our waitress brought my Fiance' a cake with a "Congratulations" inscribed in chocolate. The restaraunt was a little higher priced but worht every penny. We will definitely be back!
We have been to Mastros on Pinnacle Peak in North Scottsdale several times, and it has been outstanding each time. This time we brought out of town guests and all of us had an excellent meal. The lamb is by far the best I have every experienced in visit to other high-end steak and chop-houses. The wait staff was absolutely perfect in their interactions with us...polite, efficient, and timely, without being at the table too much.
This was our first time dining at Mastros. It was flawless. We will be back soon.
We went to Mastro's for our 41st wedding anniversary and were not disappointed. We were greeted with a Happy Anniversay and we treated to a fantastic steak dinner. The bone in filet was cooked exactly as requested and we were given a huge pierce of cake with a candle for desert.
We had our 25 year anniversary dinner here and they went out of their way to make us feel special. The food was awesome. The service was top notch and the ambiance exceptional. The free butter cake they gave us was probably the best desert we have ever eaten! Thanks to Mastro's for all they did to make our evening special.
Best food and service. I loved my entire experience and look forward to returning. Service was top rate and food was fresh and delicious! Can't wait to return!
It is always enjoyable at Mastros. Bread basket is to die for; shrimp cocktail is hard to beat anywhere; salads are fresh and plentiful; steaks are sizzling and delicious and desserts-especially the butter cake- leaves you counting the days till you visit again.
The dining experience was Impeccable as always! The food is delicious and prepared exactly to your liking. The service, well it's the best I have ever had! We have dined in many 5 star restaurants many in New York City and none compare to Maestros. From the young lady who greets you to the servers assistant who is constantly cleaning the crumbs from the table, always a great dining experience overall..
Food was outstanding. Service was wonderful. An awesome place to go on special occasions.
For a featured Steakhouse...Mastro's has it all! From the pre-meal seafood tower, caviar, salads and the WINE selections. From the moment we arrived and throughout the evening...we were never rushed and the wait staff took the time to make sure our small party of 6 was satisfied. Not only were the steaks primetime...the fish selections and sides were just the "cherry on top." I would highly recommend this restaurant for anybody in the entire Phoenix/Scottsdale Valley. From the Waitstaff, to the food, to the presentation and overall quality - Simply Outstanding!
A fine dining experience and for those with an active social life ...a great place to be or be seen at. It is perfect for singles, couples and those who simply want fine dining. Personally, I am sorry I overlooked going there for one reason or another for so long. It was my date who suggested it and my hat is off to her and her tastes....pun fully intended. LOL!
Their marinated 45 old steak is amazing. Been there a few times and every time by default is great experience and food and service. They split the steaks which is a nice option if you don't want to eat too much, and can then order more sides. Their mac n cheese is out of this world (am sure full of butter)
Have been to Mastro's many times and it continues to amaze me. The service is extraordinary, the food is prepared perfectly every time, the steaks are always served on a sizzling plate. This time was for our anniversary and we were served a delicious anniversary dessert on the house. Bravo Mastro's.
For special occasions, Mastro's can't be beat!! The service was attentive but not hovering, the food is delicious and offers many specialty dishes, and the ambiance is very special. The bone-in ribeye steaks are wonderful, the side dishes of mashed potatoes with lobster and the mac and cheese are both delicious. Desserts are special and well prepared. The wine list is extensive, offering some very good wines. What a terrific place to enjoy a special evening.
Went for wifes 53rd birthday. We were greeted with Happy Birthday and taken to our seats. Our server was extremely polite and patient with the wifes inability to make up her mind on menu choices,helping to finally make a selection. The food was excellent (especially the sauted mushrooms) and she loved the buttercake that was decorated with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate. The staff was exceptional and very helpful.The only knock was the price of their wine selections. We ended up with a 200.00 bill but for a special occasion that was somewhat expected.
this is the best steakhouse in phoenix Scottsdale area the food is always good and the service is impeccable
Mastro's steaks are the best I ve had, and I grew up on Prime steaks. The servers are world class, and truly make it a dining experience.
Great food as usual, but we were seated under some air conditioning vents and it was cold. When we asked to be moved to another area in the bar we were told that the tables not under the vents had been requested already.
The Food Was Great, The Service Was Great. It Was A Little Loud With Someone There Singing Live. The Price Is Very High. Certainly Worth Going To For A Special Occasion.
over rated. VERY expensive. Least expensive wines were over $100 a bottle. Filet was only so so.
What a great experience at Matro's! The service that we received from the entire staff was top notch. Our servers (yes, there were two) struck the perfect balance of attentiveness and privacy. While the price tag is high, you certainly get what you pay for. The food was fantastic, the setting was perfect, and the service made the meal.
We have dined many times over the years at Mastro's. It is where we take our adult children and guests. One of the favorite appetizers on the menu is the "Dungeness Crab Cocktail". the dijon mustard aioli is paired perfectly with the tender crab pieces. We just love it!
Carol and I were in Phoenix for business with only one private night out. I chose Mastro's. From start to finish the evening was wonderful. The wait staff was very attentive with no hovering. Our primary waiter was perhaps the most informative I have ever experienced. He guided us to wonderful choices that we might not have otherwise made. He informed us at every step on specials and their pricing, for example suggesting an appetizer of a single very large stone crab claw, in lieu of the full appetizer serving of smaller claws. My one small issue was the bone in ribeye. It was a perfectly prepared Pittsburgh, but a bit shy of the quality I expected. When we asked for a cab at evenings end, they provided a courtesy limo. Awesome experience!
We had an amazing dinner that we made a reservation for( thank goodness because a group of women came in and were told the wait was over 2 hours). It was so busy, which we expected, but we got sat in the middle of the restaurant at a two person table that looked like it had just been detached from the four person table next to us. This was uncomfortable because we were practically attached to the table but didnt know the people. Our waitress was great though and the food was amazing, and If the layout for the tables was done better, I would have rated this a 5 on overall experience! Good luck with the baby and thanks for the great service!
My wife and I did a 3,5 weeks roundtrip of the southwestern US and we chosed Mastro´s by recommandation. It was a real great place for our last evening in the US before going back to Germany. Food was amazing and the service was superb. When ever comming back to Scottsdale, we will come back to Mastro´s too.
This is our favorite restaurant. While a tad pricey, it is well worth it since we have NEVER been disappointed - in the food or the service. A consistent fine dining experience.
Great food and great service. Bustling atmosphere. Very attentive and helpful servers
Excellent food. Far too dark. Need to bring up the lights a bit cant even see the menu.
We had such a wonderful anniversary dinner at Mastro's.
Been there several times and have never been disappointed. Food and service is excellent. A little spendy but worth it.
My husband & I absolutely love all of the Mastro's restaurants so we decided to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary at the Mastro's Steakhouse. We were promptly seated upon arrival and for the first time sat in the patio room. We loved that area and plan to request it in the future. Our waiter was Tom and he was great. Everything was really good, except my husband had ordered a medium well cooked steak and received a medium rare steak. It was still good but not cooked to his liking. He should have sent it back but did not want to hold up our dinner. In the end we enjoyed everything else quite a bit but most importantly we really enjoyed the best part, the warm butter cake. We had a great time and will look forward to another visit.
We went for my retirement celebration.... this is close to home and the food is always great! We will be back again and again....
Maestros is consistently the best steakhouse! It has the best appetizers, salads, sides and entrees. The desserts are to be believed. Great as usual!
Had a table for 2 amongst larger tables of 6-8. Noise level was loud not what I was expecting for the ambiance. Food and service was excellent as was reflected on the bill. More of a party atmosphere as we were expecting a quiet romantic evening for our 5th anniversary.
We don't normally eat at restaurants of this caliber but we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food and service were excellent. It was our anniversary so it was a special occasion and by mentioning that they treated us to desert! Overall an excellent experience and will certainly consider going again for another special occasion.
When spending time at 2nd home in North Scottsdale my wife and I always visit Mastros,,,Again, no disappointment here! Martini's were fabulous and Kenny did a wonderful job! My wife and I split the Tomahawk and it was done to superb perfection! Will be back to enjoy again this winter...
My husband & I were on vacation in Scottsdale and went there to enjoy a great meal, great wine, and great service. We asked for a table in the lounge area, which was lively with the live music. Much better than the dining room, which tends to be a little "stuffy". Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
My husband and I had been to Mastro's Ocean Club in Kierland several times many years ago but this was our first visit to the Steakhouse location at Pima and Pinnacle. The service was five star right from the get-go and, as with the other location, the food was outstanding, although the portion sizes are ridiculously huge. We could feed a family of six with the leftovers. The house martini is wonderful and they leave the shaker at the table so you really get two servings for one. As their name would indicate, steaks are the specialty and absolutely fantastic. Their pork chops are excellent as well. Butter Cake and Cherry Crisp are both recommended. We came away extremely full and very happy with our experience.
This has always been a favorite of ours. This time we went with a client of my husbands who has never been here. Needless to say he was impressed! the ahi tuna app is amazing. The rack of lamb is large enough for 2 to share. The brussel sprouts yum! And do I need to mention the butter cake? The music in the bar from joe and Kaitlyn was both current and also had us betting "what year was this released?". Great night!
Extremely good food but way too noisy to converse.
WE had a party of 14 and reserved the Board Room private dinning area which included its own private outdoor area and everything exceeded expectations. The private room allowed for conversations at normal levels otherwise the main dinning would have been difficult to hear. Gina the event planner took care of everything and Ari, our server, was excellent! We recommend Mastro's to anyone who is looking for top notch fine dinning experience.
Service, quality of food, and beauty of interior are top notch. Was able to dine twice this week and guests couldn't stop talking about excellence of restaurant. When I visit Scottsdale, I always try to dine here.
Service, food and atmosphere surprisingly spectacular!
On our first trip to Mastro's, we had the perfect night! This is the type of restaurant we would frequent because of the cost but it was worth every penny. The food was amazing, portions generous. This is the type of restaurant that we would reserve for a very special night. The thing we liked best about the evening was the relaxed atmosphere, never feeling rushed and being catered to by a fantastic waiter and staff! We spent two hours enjoying ourselves and that time flew by. The waiter recommended their signature dessert, the hot butter cake. I am a chocolate lover but my husband wanted to try this. Wow, it was delicious! When we have a special occasion and a couple hundred extra dollars in the future, we would love to come back!
My wife and I both ordered the filet mignon, and we agreed that it was among the very best that we have had. Especially tender and more flavorful than this cut usually is. Everything else was also fabulous -- side dishes, desert, and service.
Mastro's was an excellent choice! We had never been to Mastro's, choosing it because of the reviews at Open Table. The food and service rate at the very top, excellent beyond expectation! I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a special evening out for a special occasion or for a memorable meal with friends or business associates. We will be returning next time in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area.
Dinner was amazing. The steak was done to perfection and the butter cake melted in my mouth.
This was for my wife's 55th Birthday and it was an excellent choice! Very high-class, excellent service, outstanding steaks and wine. All the way down to the valet service this was a top notch operation and we are sure to return many times as it is close to our home N. Scottsdale.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Local organizers for events at Metropolitan Park are upset over proposed legislation to force ticketed events to keep the noise down.
It's a quiet Friday night at Metropolitan Park, but the prime downtown area draws a pretty big crowd for some big events.
Mike Yokan is one of the event promoters for Welcome to Rockville. "We're bringing a lot of people and money into this market."
He says it's about $6 million just for that weekend. He's worried a new proposal from Councilman Don Redman will send that money somewhere else.
Redman wants to stop having ticketed events at the park. "Loud music just permeates over the water, and there's nothing to stop it," said Redman.
He says his constituents in the St. Nicholas area are complaining. "Kids can't sleep, and people can't rest in their own homes, so we have to do something," said Redman.
But many argue stopping these events isn't the answer. "All the vendors are local. We use unions as stagehands, and there are 80-100 extra security guards," said Yokan.
Redman says he'll consider changing his proposed legislation because of all the emails he's received. "Wait until after Monday. Hopefully, we can come up with different ideas," said Redman.
That's good news to people who are passionate about getting people downtown for events at Metropolitan Park. "We hope to find a win-win for everyone going forward," said Yokan.
Redman plans to meet with the administration on Monday to see what other options are available.
His proposed bill won't be voted on for at least another month.
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