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STOCKTON - When Stockton declared bankruptcy nearly two years ago, it earned the dubious distinction of being the largest city to take that step in the history of the United States.
Since then, the city's Chapter 9 proceeding has been dwarfed by Detroit's ongoing bankruptcy. Nonetheless, when Stockton's reorganization case goes before federal Judge Christopher Klein this morning in Sacramento, many eyes will be watching.
Several major media outlets from around the country have followed Stockton's case from the beginning, and the initial bankruptcy filing even drew the interest of overseas news outlets. Legal experts who specialize in bankruptcy also have been paying attention.
Henry Kevane, a San Francisco-based bankruptcy attorney, said even though the Detroit case is generating more widespread interest, much will be learned from how Stockton's circumstances unfold.
"I think it's extraordinarily significant for two reasons," Kevane said. "I think Judge Klein has been very serious and thoughtful and has made some valuable rulings in the case. And I think it shows, the way the case is headed, that even though a party is objecting ... that Chapter 9 is ill-suited to nonconsensual resolutions and best designed for parties to reach resolutions."
Kevane was referring to the fact that Stockton enters its trial having reached agreements with all but one of its major creditors. All of the deals were struck months ago. The lone holdout is Franklin Templeton Investments, and if there has been any significant progress in those protracted discussions, neither party has been willing to say so publicly.
Patrick Darby, the lead attorney for Jefferson County, Ala., during its 2013 exit from bankruptcy, said he sees similarities between that case and the Stockton proceedings.
"It's exactly how our confirmation went," Darby said. "We started out at war with the whole world. Slowly over time we settled something here, something there, and gained momentum. When we got to confirmation, we had one major objecting party. The trial ended up being between us and one main creditor party."
Franklin's $35 million loan to Stockton in 2009 was used to repair streets, build new police and fire stations, a police communication center and seven new parks.
The city put up its two public golf courses and Oak Park as collateral. Franklin could seize them but would have to operate them as is. In an eight-page court declaration given three weeks ago, Stockton City Manager Kurt Wilson reiterated that the golf courses and park "are not essential" and that the city has determined "that these properties can be sacrificed."
For Darby, the situation has echoes of the Alabama stalemate and its last-minute resolution.
"In the end we cut a deal with our (lone remaining) creditor that valued their collateral and debt," Darby said.
Darby and other bankruptcy attorneys who are following Stockton's case predicted Klein's ruling probably will come quickly once the trial ends.
"In a scenario where they've narrowed the objections down to one party, at this point I would think there's a chance the judge would be prepared to rule within a short period of time," said David Kupetz, a Los Angeles attorney who has represented several entities that endured Chapter 9 bankruptcy.
Kevane currently is representing the Mendocino Coast Health Care District in its Chapter 9 bankruptcy. He said he represented one of Stockton's smaller creditors and helped negotiate a settlement early in the city's Chapter 9 proceedings. Kevane praised Klein for his handling of Stockton's case.
"These are very complex, very complex issues and yet they're very, very close to getting to a confirmed plan," Kevane said. "If there is an agreement (between Stockton and Franklin) I suspect (Klein) would probably take a little break after testimony and then say, 'I'm going to confirm the plan. Here are my reasons.' I think he will not want to leave things in limbo."
And what if there is no agreement between Stockton and Franklin?
"It's (Klein's) task to decide whether the plan satisfies the technical requirements to be confirmed," Kevane said. "If he did confirm it, the plan would be binding on Franklin, subject to their right to appeal."
Contact reporter Roger Phillips at (209) 546-8299 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him at recordnet.com/phillipsblog and on Twitter @rphillipsblog.


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Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach Hal Hunter was fired Thursday, Jan. 14, and the Colts retained their second offensive line coach Joe Gilbert.
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8th Annual U.S. - Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference 2012 December 2- 4, 2012 In Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
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Nov. 29, 2012 05:00 AM
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) will hold its 8th Annual U.S. - Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference on December 2-4 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C, with receptions at the J.W. Marriott Hotel on 14th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., across the street from the Conference.
"Once again, AACC will bring together a large contingent of businessmen and women from Afghanistan with senior Afghan and U.S. officials and key western businesses active in Afghanistan," explained AACC President, former Congressman Don Ritter. He noted, "Our panelists are among the best and brightest in their respective areas, but beyond that, it is the opportunity for networking among Afghan and U.S. business people and officials from both countries, that is practically unparalleled". AACC's unique networking format includes 'one-on-one' sessions with speakers and panelists in the afternoons of the Conference.
"In an era of transition from a predominantly military to a more civilian-oriented economy, the central role of the private sector to create sustainable products, services and jobs for the Afghan people, cannot be overestimated" said Sulaiman Lutfi, Board Chairman of AACC.
Minister of Commerce & Industries, H.E. Dr. Anwar-ul Haq Ahadi and Governor, the Afghanistan Central Bank, H.E. Noorullah Delawari along with U.S. Dep't. of Commerce, Deputy Undersecretary for International Trade Administration (ITA), Mr. Kenneth E. Hyatt, will be giving Keynote speeches.
AACC is greatly pleased that U. S. Dep't of Transportation, Secretary, the Honorable Raymond H. "Ray" LaHood, will be speaking to the Conference about the importance of transportation to the future of Afghanistan.
Also Keynoting will be Mr. James L. Bullion, Director, DoD, Task Force on Business Stability Operations (TFBSO); Mr. Larry Sampler, Principal Deputy Assistant to the Administrator & Deputy Director of the Office of Afghanistan & Pakistan Affairs (OAPA) and Col (R) James B. Balocki, SES, Chief, International and Interagency Services, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition, the Conference will host high-level officials from a range of organizations that support the private sector in Afghanistan.
The goal is to facilitate promotion of business-to-business relationships, the cornerstone of investment and trade between the U.S. and Afghanistan and a key factor in achieving stability in Afghanistan.
Panel discussions will cover the sectors of Transportation and Logistics; Agriculture and Food Processing; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); Culture Mining and Natural Resources; Construction and Infrastructure and Culture and Tourism: Prospects and Possibilities. Finally, Financing the Afghan Private Sector in a Time of Transition is a key panel for attendees.
AACC will be giving its 6th Annual Businessperson of the Year Award (to an American Company) and its first ever, Award for Performance Excellence and Support for AACC (to an Afghan company) on Monday evening, the 3rd of December. Both of these awards are given by the Board of Directors of AACC to the businessman or woman, respectively, who has made a substantial contribution to the private sector and market economy in Afghanistan.
A special award this year will be presented to a member of AACC by the Senate of the Parliament of Afghanistan.
The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce is the foremost non-governmental U.S. organization engaged in furthering business and promoting engagement in the Afghan private sector. Information about AACC and the Conference Agenda is available at www.a-acc.org
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Riquelme has not played for Boca since they lost the Copa Libertadores final in July, but has not formally retired.
Speaking at the press conference to mark the start of his third stint in charge, Bianchi shared his belief that the former Barcelona and Villareal star could still contribute to the team at the age of 34.
"We'll see what the chances are for Roman to come back," Bianchi said.
"The decision is Roman's, everyone is the owner of their own decisions. I'll speak with him and see if he is prepared to return," added the 63-year-old.
"I know what Roman can give the team, but until I meet with him I can't say anything else."
Meanwhile, club president Daniel Angelici told Infobae: "If there's anyone who can make Riquelme change his mind, that person is Bianchi."
Bianchi was officially unveiled on Wednesday at the club's Casa Amarilla training complex, where he signed a three-year deal.
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STOCKTON - Cory Popham had a rough introduction to Division I baseball on opening night, but he bounced back with a dominant start Friday that earned him Big West Conference pitcher of the week honors.
STOCKTON - Cory Popham had a rough introduction to Division I baseball on opening night, but he bounced back with a dominant start Friday that earned him Big West Conference pitcher of the week honors.
Popham threw a five-hit shutout in a 3-0 victory over UNLV after lasting 42/3 innings in a loss to San Jose State a week earlier.
"I really wanted to come out and pitch the way I was capable of throwing," said Popham, who transferred to Pacific from Glendale College. "I didn't think my first start was representative of what I'm capable of. I felt I let the team down and it was nice to come out and contribute. Most of all, I want this to be a consistent thing."
Popham said the biggest lesson learned from San Jose State was how aggressive he has to be at this level. The right-handed junior has a five-pitch repertoire that earned coach Ed Sprague's trust out of camp, and he will start again Saturday against Gonzaga in the Coca Cola Surprise Classic in Arizona.
Pacific (3-4) will open the tournament Friday against Arizona State at about 3 p.m. following a spring training game between the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds at Surprise Stadium.
Sophomore Cameron Franke and juniors Dai Wilson and Oliver Simkovic earned NCAA qualifying marks at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation swimming championships last week. Franke earned a 'B' qualifying time in the 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 55.32 seconds. Simkovic did the same in the 200 backstroke in 1:46.12, and Wilson qualified in the 200 butterfly in 1:47.20.
All three will learn if they will be eligible to swim in the NCAA Championships on March 28-30 in Indianapolis. Eligibility depends on qualifying times from around the country.
The women's water polo team went 1-3 at the UC Irvine Invitational last weekend and will participate in the Aggie Shootout on Sunday in Davis against Concordia and Santa Clara, hoping to improve their 8-6 record. ... The men's tennis team will look to shake off consecutive losses when it travels to Sacramento State on Friday, and the women's team will visit Santa Clara on Friday and host Cal Poly at the Hal Nelson Tennis Courts at 11 a.m. Sunday.
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"Surprise Visit from the Easter Bunny," the ad read.
"How much of a surprise could it be?" I wondered, looking at the half-page, four-color announcement. But then I thought about something my husband has been doing for years and it made me realize that a surprise is not always about not knowing in advance. Sometimes it's simply a thing we do know about that delights us all over again.
Back to the bunny. I'm married to one. He started a tradition with his children before we blended our families. On Easter morning the first year we were together (George with his two preteen daughters, and me with my one), a See's fancy-boxed, chocolate cream egg with icing flowers appeared next to the breakfast plate of each girl.
As the years passed in our multidenominational family, these eggs were always present Easter morning, wherever the girls were. When they were grown and no longer at home, a "surprise" egg arrived at their college dorms. My daughter loved being the only Jewish girl who always got an Easter egg delivered to her room, sometimes to the envy of her non-Jewish classmates.
Later, when the girls were living on their own, eggs would arrive by Fed-Ex or mysteriously appear on the doorstep of their apartments.
While I can't say they were exactly surprised, I can say they always squealed with delight when they phoned to say "Thank you."
When George's girls married and had children of their own, the egg tradition continued. The first year any grandchild was old enough to understand, George told them the story of how he had done this every year since their mom and her sister were their age. Then he would present the annual See's chocolate Easter egg to their mom while the children looked on, wide-eyed.
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Before Mike Huckabee became a serious challenger for the Republican presidential nomination, I was asked by a powerful businessman, someone well-connected in Republican politics, why Huckabee wasn't being endorsed by prominent evangelical leaders. Although I'm a Catholic, I grew up as an evangelical and know that world, and I had to wonder… READ MORE >
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I grew up in Los Angeles in two opposed worlds. I was the son of an evangelical minister who led a mega-church of 12,000 members. I was also the child of my time and place, the counter-culture of the late 1960s. The drive from our church in the San Fernando Valley to Sunset Boulevard and rock clubs like the Troubadour and the Whiskey crossed… READ MORE >
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For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men
by Shaunti Feldhahn
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How I Woke Up to What I Didn't Know About Men
As newlyweds, my husband and I lived in Manhattan, and like all New Yorkers we walked everywhere. But I quickly noticed something strange. Quite often we'd be strolling hand in hand and Jeff would abruptly jerk his head up and away. We'd be watching in-line skaters in Central Park or waiting to cross the street in a crowd, and he would suddenly stare at the sky. I started to wonder, Is something going on at the tops of these buildings?
Turns out, something was going on, but it wasn't up in the buildings.
Have you ever been totally confused by something the man in your life has said or done? Have you ever wondered, looking at his rapidly departing back, Why did that make him so angry? Have you ever been perplexed by your husband's defensiveness when you ask him to stop working so much? Yeah? Me too.
But now, after conducting spoken and written interviews with more than one thousand men, I can tell you that the answers to those and dozens of other common perplexities are all related to what is going on in your man's inner life. Most are things he wishes you knew but doesn't know how to tell you. In some cases, they're things he has no idea you don't know. This book will share those interviews and those answers. But be careful, ladies. You might be slapping your forehead a lot!
Let me tell you how I got here. It all started with the research for my second novel, The Lights of Tenth Street. One of the main characters was a man, a devoted, godly husband and father. Because I wanted this character's thought life to closely resemble what real men deal with, I interviewed my husband, Jeff, and many other male friends to try to get inside their heads. It took me a while to figure out how to handle what I found.
You see, in the novel my character had a secret struggle: He loved his wife and kids and was a devoted follower of Christ, but he liked looking at women and had a constant battle with his thought life. A constant day-by-day, even minute-byminute battle with the temptations that beckoned from every corner of our culture, from the secret traps of the Internet to the overt appeal of the miniskirt walking down the street. In short....and this is what was such a surprise to me.... instead of being unusual, my character was like almost every man on the planet. Including the devoted Christian husbands I was interviewing.
That revelation led to others, on a half-dozen other subjects, and following those trails led to the hundreds of personal and written interviews with men....including a professional survey....that form the core of this book. I interviewed close friends over dinner and strangers in the grocery store, married fathers at church and the single student sitting next to me on the airplane. I talked to CEOs, attorneys, pastors, technology geeks, business managers, the security guard at Costco, and the guys behind the counter at Starbucks. I even interviewed a professional opera singer and a former NFL offensive tackle with a Super Bowl ring.
No one was safe.
Lightbulb on!
It turned out that these men shared some surprisingly common inner wiring. At their secret inner core, many had similar fears and concerns, feelings and needs.
I discovered that there were many things I thought I understood about men....but really didn't. In several areas, my understanding was purely surface-level. Once I got below the surface and into specifics, everything changed. I felt like a cartoon character who suddenly had a lightbulb over my head.
Even better, it turned out that those revelations were mostly about things that my own husband always wished I knew but couldn't figure out how to explain. And that was a common refrain from most of the men I talked to. Although I still make many mistakes in my relationship with my husband....and will continue to!....finally grasping these things has hopefully helped me to better appreciate and support him in the way that he needs.
I want that lightbulb to go on for you as well.
Why was this surprising?
In a way, I was surprised to be so…surprised. We women think we know many things about a man's inner life. We all know, for example, that "men are visual," but, well…what exactly does that mean?
It turns out that what that means in practice is the key thing....the specific insight that will help you be a better wife, girlfriend, or mother. Using the "visual" example, the difference is vast between having the vague notion that men are visual and knowing that the sexy commercial he just watched has become a mental time bomb that will rise up and assault him the next day. The difference is vast between helplessly wondering what is going on in his head and having the insight of hundreds of men to help you understand not only what is going on, but also how to support him.
Actually, there was a kind of double surprise in this research. When I interviewed men and drew some conclusions, they would often say, "But women already know that…surely they know that." All too frequently, I found myself replying, "Well, I didn't know that." I began to realize that there's so much about men that we don't understand.... and that men don't even know we don't know. And that sort of misunderstanding is the stuff that gives birth to a lot of conflict.
So here are the revelations this book is going to cover.... seven translations from "surface level" to "in practice" that you, like me, may not have realized before.
As with all of us, the inner life of a man is a package, with these elements melded and wrapped up inside. Whether you are relating to a husband, boyfriend, or son, it is impossible to understand one part of his inner life in isolation. Every area affects every other area, and I'm only covering those few areas that I thought were the most important or helpful.
The survey
Thankfully, these revelations are also backed up by evidence.... a groundbreaking professional survey of hundreds of men.
Since I found no survey data like this on the market, two sets of experts, Chuck Cowan at Analytic Focus, the former chief of survey design at the U.S. Census Bureau, and Cindy Ford and the survey team at Decision Analyst, came together to help me conduct this survey. The survey was blind, done at random, and meticulously planned and executed. Four hundred anonymous men across the country, ranging in age from twenty-one to seventy-five, answered two dozen questions about their lives and about how they think, what they feel, and what they need. The survey stressed that we weren't dealing with outward behavior as much as with the inner thoughts and emotions that led to their behavior.
- "Men need respect" Men would rather feel unloved than inadequate and disrespected.
- "Men are insecure" Despite their "in control" exterior, men often feel like impostors and are insecure that their inadequacies will be discovered.
- "Men are providers" Even if you personally made enough income to support the family's lifestyle, it would make no difference to the mental burden he feels to provide.
- "Men want more sex" Your sexual desire for your husband profoundly affects his sense of well-being and confidence in all areas of his life.
- "Men are visual" Even happily married men struggle with being pulled toward live and recollected images of other women.
- "Men are unromantic clods" Actually, most men enjoy romance (sometimes in different ways) and want to be romantic....but hesitate because they doubt they can succeed.
- "Men care about appearance" You don't need to be a size 3, but your man does need to see you making the effort to take care of yourself....and he will take on significant cost or inconvenience in order to support you.
After all the surveying, the results of my personal interviews were confirmed. Not only had I heard the same things over and over....quotes that I will include in the following pages....but those anecdotal results were now backed up by statistically valid evidence. I hadn't just happened to interview the hundred weirdest men on the planet! (Since I am an analyst and not a psychologist, and since my grad- school statistics professor might politely question the statistical skills of someone who needed a whole semester to learn regression analysis, I was quite relieved that professional statisticians confirmed my findings!)
In the end, the men I spoke with and surveyed appear to have been extremely transparent and honest about some very personal subjects. So, men....whoever you are....I thank you.
You're probably rarin' to turn the page, but before you get to look inside the inner lives of men, here are some ground rules:
- First, if you are looking for male-bashing or proof that your husband is indeed a cad, you won't find it here. I honor the men who shared their hearts with me, and I hope that by sharing their insight, more women might come to understand and appreciate the wonderful differences between us.
- Second, this is not an equal treatment of male female differences, nor do I deal at all with how your man can or should relate to you. Yes, we women obviously also have needs, and many of the truths discussed in these pages apply to us too. But since the theme is the inner lives of men and my space is limited, I'm focusing entirely on how we relate to men, not the other way around. (That is also why the survey did not poll gay men.)
- Third, recognize that there are always exceptions to every rule. When I say that "most men" appear to think a certain way, realize that "most" means exactly that....most, not all. I'm making generalizations out of necessity, and inevitably there will be exceptions. One reason I did the professional survey was to determine what was an exception and what was normal.
- Fourth, I'm addressing what is normal inside men, not necessarily what is right in their outward behavior. And since these pages are not the place for a lengthy exploration of any one issue, you can always go to www.4-womenonly.com to explore more resources, including the entire survey.
- Fifth, I need to warn you that some of the enclosed insight may be distressing because it affects our view of the men in our lives and our view of ourselves. It was tempting to exclude certain things, but I realized that I was hearing things men often weren't willing or able to say directly to their spouses or girlfriends. So it was critical to include these comments. But please realize that in most cases, these comments have little to do with us.... they are just the way men are wired. And we should celebrate that fact. After all, it is because he is wired as a man that you love him.
- Finally, and most important, I hope that this book is not just about learning fascinating new secrets. The more we understand the men in our lives, the better we can support and love them in the way they need to be loved. In other words, this revelation is supposed to change and improve us.
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just socksTuesday, April 08, 2008
To say these are just socks, is such an understatement.
These are actually socks made out of Sundara yarn, using a simple baby cable pattern.
I really had no idea just how much I had been missing out to have never worked with this yarn. It felt wonderful in my hands, and now on my feet. The funny thing is, I still would not have known how fantastic it was if Melana hadn't given me the yarn. Thank you, Melana.
Yarn: Sundara, 100% superwash merino wool, in Dahlia
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but so pretty!ReplyDelete
Love the new header! :) It's perfect
Those are gorgeous! The pattern really shows off the gorgeous color.ReplyDelete
I love Sundara's yarn, although I've never used the sock yarn. I made a sweater out of her sport merino and a Clapotis from the silky merino. Her colors are amazing.
I know - I saw your post title & that it was Sundara yarn & thought to myself **just** socks??? With Sundara yarn????ReplyDelete
I've scored several skeins of her yarn - it's not horridly tough, you just have to watch for when she's going to update her shop & then follow through. I made a pair of Snicket Socks in her 'green tea' colourway and they're stunningly beautiful. I get compliments on them every time - and it's totally the yarn that gets compliments, not my very-average knitting skills!
So glad to be of help to you! I love the Sundara yarn as well, there is some 'x' quality that just makes it the perfect sock yarn, and that peony/berry color is killing me!!ReplyDelete
simply fabulous!ReplyDelete
you know i love knitting socks. normally, i wouldn't part with my sock yarn, but for you, daahling, anything.
Lovely Socks! I haven't tried Sundara yarn yet myself but the colors are so amazing.ReplyDelete
Sorry, I forgot to say that I **love** your new banner :-)ReplyDelete
I'll have to use that on my next pair of socks (I have two pairs on the needles, which I should get cracking on). Did you use normal thread or quilting thread?ReplyDelete
Very pretty! Great pattern, and the color of that yarn is gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Wow - they make me even more sure that I want to learn to knit socks. The colour is beautiful!ReplyDelete
When I first saw the title of your post, I thought, "Coming from you, there's no way they could be 'just socks."ReplyDelete
Then you acknowledge the understatement that is pattern wed with Sundara yarn. Her colors are just so lush and complex.
Love these socks. They're the perfect color don't ya think !ReplyDelete
There is nothing better than Sundara yarn - she is a genius. In fact, I keep ordering it, then starting a sock, then deciding the yarn is actually too nice to waste on socks... and then doing nothing with it. But she has such an eye for color, doesn't she? It is fabulous to work with!ReplyDelete
I love your new header photo, too!
i have some of sundara's yarn that sarah (still life in yarn) gave me....this might be the project. when i can knit, of course. :)
They are just lovely!ReplyDelete
They look great and are certainly not just socks in that yarn!ReplyDelete
the socks look wonderful. i am super impressed.ReplyDelete
The socks look great! I'm SO with you on the Sundara yarn--it's my absolute favorite. I love her base yarn, and, of course, the colors are fantastic. Yum.ReplyDelete
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Beautiful socks. I thought you should know that your raves about Sundara yarn contributed to my membership of her Seasons Club. In all honesty I have been wanting to join that past two times. I finally had enough of the great reviews and figured I should check it out myself! :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous socks Leslie! That baby cable pattern look fantastic!ReplyDelete
Oh, and the new header is so "Leslie"! Kind of like how somethings that remind you of Martha Stewart's style are "So Martha", you have a very distinct, and very cool Leslie style.ReplyDelete
Pretty, pretty socks; love the new banner! :)ReplyDelete


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First the good -- it's very windproof, has a comfortable fit and it's warm on cold, wind-gusty rides. Even though I'm not very big (I use 42cm bars), I bought a large and the fit is about right. Now the bad -- the material doesn't breath at all for me. I wear a thin Craft base layer underneath and the fleece layer of the jacket gets soaked on the inside -- there's nowhere for the perspiration to go. Since the jacket is so warm the soggy-ness doesn't make me cold but it's not very comfortable over longer rides. It's OK for 1 to 1.5 hour rides but I think I'll look for something more breathable for longer rides.
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Nice jacket but...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: xxl
Jacket fits very well - I bought a larger size than usual due to reviews - and is awesomely warm. Windstop fabric works as advertised and I can ride in 40 degree weather with nothing underneath but a short sleeved jersey. Only complaint is that I feel like I am in a plastic bag. The fabric does not seem to let my perspiration escape and so I am wet as soon as I start to sweat. Especially feel it on my arms. Not real comfortable feeling, but to me the positives of the jacket outweigh this one negative. I will try this with a long sleeve base when the temperature drops a little more. Visibility of the bright yellow is a plus also.
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This is a great jacket. I was at the top of the XL size chart and sized down to a large based on reviews. It was too small, I am returning it for the XL. Sizing is tough with this jacket given the slim cut. Overall a quality jacket.
Great Jacket
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I am a full XXL by the size chart. I ordered an XL. I am glad I did. It fits much like a jersey would. There is no flapping in the wind or extra room. The arms are form fitting. A sweatshirt with bulky arms is uncomfortable. A compression top (or 2) fit great though.
The sleeves are just a tiny bit longer than a normal jacket. My winter gloves velcro right over the cuff and stay there.
The Jacket is plenty warm. I've worn this jacket with a UA cold gear EVO compression top under it. It was 28 degrees and windy. I was plenty warm and able to work up a sweat.
Finally the pockets are great. Real easy to reach into. I'd buy this jacket again.
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
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I'm at the top of Gore's size chart range for large but this jacket was just too big. Fit like a tent. Size down from their chart based on chest measurement. Even then I suspect you'll find a lot of extra material around the waist.
Could this be stuffed in a jersey...
Could this be stuffed in a jersey pocket?
Hi Brad,
Probably not. The Windstoper softshell material is is warm and quiet, but is probably a little too high-volume to pack into a jersey pocket. Check out the Gore bike Wear Active Shell jackets (designated with an AS after the name) for jack3ets that are thinner and more compressible, but equally wind -and-waterproof.
Definitely Not ..You would have to tie it around your waist or it would need a day pack. Pretty much not taking this off for your ride so it has to be sub 50 degrees for this jersey/jacket. But it is perfect for cold rides, love it.
Great jacket for cold windy rides!
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Bought this jacket to replace a Performance windproof polar fleece that was about 13 years old.
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I'm looking for something to put on before long mountain descents that can stow in a regular jersey pocket. Can this jacket fit in a jersey pocket?
Food for thought
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- Fit: True to size
XL jacket fits well I'm 6ft 2 195 lbs, does what it's supposed to do keeps me warm & dry when when the heavens open up..


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Congrats on the Challenger being selected as Cool Ride of the Week!
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very nice ride my man!! but i have to vote for my baby. im sure you can appreciate...
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On Nov. 20, U.S. District Court in Boston was notified that the matter had been settled among Doherty, the town and Town Administrator Thomas Guerino, who also was named in the suit, according to court documents.
In February 2011, Doherty, a 16-year veteran of the Bourne Fire Department, was fired for comments he posted on his Facebook page ridiculing his superiors, officials in town and residents.
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The new Mac Pro is muscle through and through, starting with the new-generation Intel Xeon E5, available with 4, 6, 8, or 12 cores of processing power on a single die. And with up to 30MB of L3 cache, 40GB/s of PCI Express gen 3 bandwidth, and 256-bit-wide floating-point instructions, you'll never be at a loss for speed.
Every component in the new Mac Pro is optimized for performance. That includes a four-channel DDR3 memory controller running at 1866MHz. It supports up to 64GB of memory and delivers up to 60GB/s of memory bandwidth, which means you can fly through even the most compute-intensive tasks in no time. And since it's ECC memory, your render job, video export, or simulation won't be stopped by transient memory errors.
Traditionally, pro computers have relied primarily on the CPU for their computing power. But as GPU performance has dramatically increased, software developers have begun to leverage that power in their apps. With the new Mac Pro, we looked ahead and engineered an even more powerful GPU architecture. Not only does it feature a state-of-the-art AMD FirePro workstation-class GPU - it features two of them. And each is available with 2GB, 3GB, or 6GB of dedicated VRAM and up to 2048 stream processors. With all that power, you'll be able to do things like seamlessly edit full-resolution 4K video while simultaneously rendering effects in the background - and still have enough power to connect up to three high-resolution 4K displays.
There's flash storage, and then there's next-generation PCIe-based flash storage. We're talking storage that's up to 2.4 times faster than the fastest SATA-based solid-state drive and up to 10 times faster than a 7200-rpm SATA hard drive. Most flash storage systems connect via SATA buses designed for slower spinning hard drives. But we designed the new Mac Pro around new PCIe-based flash controller technology to deliver the fastest solid-state drives available standard in a desktop computer. So you'll have up to 1TB of storage that will let you boot up, launch apps, and even open massive files in, well, a flash.
The new Mac Pro packs an unprecedented amount of power in an unthinkable amount of space. A big reason we were able to do that is the ingenious unified thermal core. Rather than using multiple heat sinks and fans to cool the processor and graphics cards, we built everything around a single piece of extruded aluminum designed to maximize airflow as well as thermal capacity. It works by conducting heat away from the CPU and GPUs and distributing that heat uniformly across the core. That way, if one processor isn't working as hard as the others, the extra thermal capacity can be shared efficiently among them. No computer has been built this way before. And yet it makes so much sense, it's now hard to imagine building one any other way.
An incredible amount of innovation went into designing a fan system capable of cooling such a high-performance device. Instead of adding extra fans, we engineered a single, larger fan that pulls air upward through a bottom intake. As air passes vertically through the center of the device, it absorbs heat and carries it out the top. It's simple and elegant - and also astonishingly quiet. To achieve that, we had to consider every detail: the number of blades, the size of the blades, the spacing of the blades, and even the shape of the blades. By minimizing air resistance throughout the system, we were able to design a fan with backward-curved impeller blades that runs at fewer revolutions per minute, draws air more efficiently as it spins, and creates considerably less noise.
In creating a pro computer for the future, we wanted to provide an enormous amount of expansion - without being limited to the space inside the enclosure. Designed with built-in Thunderbolt 2, USB 3, Gigabit Ethernet, and HDMI 1.4 ports, Mac Pro sets a new standard in flexible, high-performance expansion. It's our most expandable Mac yet. And it has everything you need to build a workstation completely customized to what you need and how you work.
Thunderbolt combines PCI Express and DisplayPort into one high-speed, versatile I/O technology. And with Mac Pro, we're jumping even further ahead. Thunderbolt 2 delivers twice the throughput, providing up to 20Gb/s of bandwidth to each external device. So you're more than ready for the next generation of high-performance peripherals, without being limited by the number of expansion slots inside your computer. You can connect massive amounts of storage, add a PCI expansion chassis, and work with the latest external displays - including 4K desktop displays and peripheral devices capable of broadcast monitoring in 4K. And since each Thunderbolt 2 port allows you to daisy-chain up to six peripherals, you can go all out by plugging in up to 36 external devices via Thunderbolt 2 alone.
Mac Pro equips you with all kinds of connections for all kinds of peripherals. USB 3 gives you the versatility to hook up dozens of different types of external devices. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports let you connect to multiple networks. And an HDMI 1.4 port provides support for the latest televisions, projectors, and displays, including Ultra HD TVs. But the thought we put into expandability extends beyond the types of peripherals you can use. As you rotate Mac Pro to plug in a device, it senses the movement and automatically illuminates the I/O panel. So you can easily see the ports you need when you need them.
Access your network over three-stream 802.11ac Wi-Fi for the latest in high-speed wireless connectivity. For all your other wireless connections, Mac Pro includes Bluetooth 4.0. It's the easiest way to connect your keyboard, mouse, and other wireless devices without having to physically attach anything.
The new Mac Pro looks unlike any other computer. Because it is unlike any other computer. By rethinking the architecture of its internal components, we had the chance to rethink the entire enclosure. And since everything centers around a unified thermal core, we were free to design a much leaner, lighter, quieter, and far more streamlined structure. Its unique design and beautiful finishes are executed to an extraordinary degree of precision. And at just 9.9 inches tall with a diameter of just 6.6 inches, it's a pro desktop computer that can actually sit on your desk.
With the new Mac Pro, we assemble the entire product and machine several of its high-precision components in the United States. By leveraging the innovative power of industry-leading companies in Texas, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, and over a dozen other states across America, we're able to build a product that's impeccably constructed and beautiful in every detail. In other words, exactly as it was envisioned by our designers and engineers in California.
The new Mac Pro is very fast, extremely efficient, and just coming from a Mac Pro from late 2009 a very AWESOME machine!
Do you know how frustrating it is, as a designer to work with something so powerful, and efficient and awesome but not aesthetically satisfied with this product? I mean come on, Apple.
Well, appearances aside, the Mac Pro is clearly a good choice for any multimedia professional to upgrade. It keeps your system in check, your storage sufficient and your connectivity generally ready for just about anything.
I can go on for hours with this bad boy and doesn't cough one bit. I always wondered if I should've bought an iMac instead but clearly, this was a more practical solution.
Dear Apple, you're awesome, but please do not make awesome products look like crap, GOD.
Since my work for the past few years and may I say past few years since college, has a lot to do with graphics, color, rendering and all about creating creative digital outputs, I could not settle for less when it comes to device. And I now that the perfect match for my other devices as well as to my work for me to be able to continue producing good stuff is definitely Apple's pride and joy, Apple's Mac Pro.
I got a Mac Pro recently through MacMall online store because I believe this was the best time for me to upgrade my devices and not just simply upgrading it, upgrading my devices to the best ones for the continuity of garnering best results. I ordered this one on MacMall and really hoping that I could get the device before my actual schedule for my next project. Good thing that this online store is really true to their word of delivering the shipment on time. Plus, I got the device unboxed and it really works well!! Maintain that thing, MacMall and thanks a lot!
Mac Pro is this cylinder thing but has been doing wonders for me and my work and yeah sure, this one's tough!
I read online that the Mac Pro was the perfect machine for those graphics heavy projects that need to get done. And after doing some research, I came across macmall.com which offers Mac Pros at affordable prices. So I ordered one and got it a few days later.
The Mac Pro runs smoothly, smoother than my old computer actually. It really knows what it's doing, and its processor and graphics capabilities are so sophisticated that it can handle just about any projects.
But the processor and graphics power aren't the only things that are worth mentioning. Since it's designed for heavy duty workloads, it was built with an advanced cooling system that is the envy of others. Its cooling system comes with a fan at the bottom of the unit where it pulls air, takes it through the center of the system, cooling everything it passes and expels the hot air thru the top.
The design of the entire thing is practically perfect and it fits perfectly well in any work area thanks to its size.
When you do decide to get a Mac Pro, I recommend ordering from macmall.com. it does things fast, and delivers to your doorstep in just a few short days upon placing your order online.
Excellent service and excellent product, it is worth every penny.
If you are wondering about the how I come up with the title above is because this simple contribution of mine about my MacMall purchase is all about my Mac Pro purchase. If you guys wondered what a Mac Pro is (or if you are kind of too lazy to search about it though) Mac Pro is a cylinder-type buddy that best works for the tough stuff that you got. And believe you me when I say these things because it did worked for me, and it still does.
I am being paid for editing videos and creating graphics for various industries, but I ain't affiliated with a certain company, in short, I am a freelancer. That is why I have to have the best devices for me to deliver best outputs so that my grind would continue and progress. I invested for some stuff like desktop, laptop, software and other things that would be useful for my main grind.
But lately, I decided to upgrade into something much better, because I noticed, maybe because my previous device already got tired of the heavy work I am doing almost 6 days a week, my previous desktop begins to slow down, that's why I hurriedly decided to upgrade to a Mac Pro.
Got mine though from MacMall online retail store, via a client's suggestion, and yes, I am pleased with the service as well as to how my Mac Pro is performing now, it only means that the device is not damaged. Tough grind works best with this tough cylinder, called Mac Pro.
Definitely, Mac Pro that I got at MacMall via my senior co-worker's advice is worth my savings. This one's almost giving and providing me more clients than I expected. This was great and it all started when I upgraded to this incredibly amazing cylinder. Apple's robust Mac Pro.
Mac Pro, I thought before was too pricy, because it was just a cylinder desktop device in itself. Little did I know that it works best and is definitely the best buy for me! I was amazed by the wonders of this device when a co-worker let me experience using his desktop at home with a Mac Pro. I did some Photoshop and After Effects freelance grind, because we are collaborating that time. I really was not expecting that the Mac Pro is indeed for the work of the Pro.
I hastily asked my co-worker if where did he get the Mac Pro in this place, he said to me that he just ordered it at MacMall. A trusted online retail store for Apple products, and I hurriedly check it out at home.
Mac Pro is rockin' my freelance work now. My outputs became better and better each day. I love how the Mac Pro works for me and this is the definitely a pro cylinder.
I'm not a fan of reviews, let alone writing them. But I have to make this special review for one special product, the Mac Pro.
Buying Mac Pro is a big deal for me, considering the price and all. But Let me tell you that this is one of those investments that I never did regret buying. Mac Pro is a super-computer. That's it, a super-computer! It's fast, powerful, and high-performance. It's perfect for me since I'm working with a lot of graphics and 4K videos lately.
One thing I liked about it is the Thunderbolt 2 technology. I know that I should write reviews about the processors and all that but I would like to tell you my utmost admiration to Thunderbolt 2 and its role in making 4K video editing and streaming as easy as possible. Imagine having 20GB/s transfer rate, it's wonderful!
I'm planning to buy two more Mac Pro for my team (we're only three, by the way) in order to increase productivity and efficiency within our group. If you're working with graphics and videos, you sure know that rendering and streaming takes most of our time, adding to even slower response time and software usage. With Mac Pro, it's not a problem at all. This computer seems like it's built for speed all along.
Other than that, I have no issues with this whatsoever. This is a great computer to invest for, and I can't help but feel good that I finally made the switch.
Once again, Apple impresses me with this amazing product. We've been planning to change our equipment in order to cater more projects and works. And as it turns out, Mac Pro is the best choice when you've decided that you want to make your switch. My team loves our Mac Pro. And it's been easy and breezy for us since the day we bought these darlings.
Mac Pro is really, really powerful. My team and I are working with a lot with graphics-centric projects and we always have a problem with loading and rendering and lags. So imagine our joy when our Mac Pros give us nothing but faster response time and even faster software loading. What's more, it also has huge RAM and internal storage. It's perfect for or work.
All in all, Apple wowed me with this super-computer. My friend in the industry told me once that this is the best computer in the media world and I didn't believed him until I laid my very hands on Mac Pro. It's definitely the best computer out there and I'm bragging because it's true.
So for those who are starting their own graphics and video editing career, I highly recommend you all to invest on something that will help you, your skills, and of course, your portfolio. There are so many computers in the market that will promise you all the good things for your work, but based on my experience, only the Mac Pro lived up to its promise.
Hi. I'm an individual who is working in an animation company and well, accepts work outside of my work place. That is the reason why I wanted to have my buddy at work, and that is the Mac Pro.
I knew for a fact that Mac Pro would improve my freelance projects when I upgrade to it because I constantly compare my outputs with Mac Pro, which is of course is provided at work and the outputs I had with my buddy device at home. Indeed, it has a lot to improve it I was to upgrade.
So finally, after months of saving up, I decided to immediately purchase a Mac Pro. Did I also mention that I'm a fan of online shopping? So yes, I always buy gadgets from an online store because I find no hassle in just dialing the hotline or filling out an online form.
For my Mac Pro, I decided to randomly browse on online sites that are not so famous yet the ones that I still found on the first page, and I saw some, and that includes MacMall. I ordered at MacMall because shipping free is free and the one who answered my call is very friendly and accommodating.
And so my Mac Pro finally arrived, fresh from the box. Thank you for rendering a very good service, from accommodating customers to the delivery.
As of present, I am happily working on my stunning Mac Pro at home when doing my freelance projects. And I am really happy about the results of my work.
I am a father of twins who are now in college, same course, Computer Science. They both have laptops for school but at home they wanted to have a desktop to preserve their laptop because that is their main gadget and weapon in their course.
I ask them what they wanted; they said that I better give them a Mac Pro. I immediately agreed to their suggestion because I know in my heart that they know what they are both asking for. But because I am a parent, even though I hurriedly agreed, I kind of read about Apple's Mac Pro, and after reading bits and pieces of information about the Mac Pro, I just quickly asked them where are we going to buy.
We are not the type who shops at malls for gadgets. My twins knew very well about online shopping when it comes to gadgets, and this time they have suggested other name, they pitched MacMall, I asked why MacMall and why not the previous shops that they said to me before, and they said they just scroll down and search and read reviews and they thought buying at MacMall is worth a try, so yes, I agreed and I ordered Mac Pros for them twins of my life.
In all fairness, MacMall did well! The devices went on time as said in the conversation I had with the sales representative and when we inspected the device, it is indeed fresh from the box. Currently, my twins are having a good time using the Mac Pro and bet is it very robust.
Mac Pro will always overwhelm me. All the Apple products do. After the launch of this darling, I see to it that I'm going to get this because I need an upgrade to my sole-proprietorship company's computer. I actually organize events like weddings, birthdays, and so on. And our work as a team includes editing photos and putting them in the invitation layout, editing the event's teaser and official videos, and so on. We are using a lot of space-eating software and it actually eats a lot of time loading and rebooting computers.
But Mac Pro is a whole new different computer. It only takes seconds in loading our software. Our editing is always fast and hassle-free so we can save a lot of time. It's pretty quiet too and definitely space-savvy which we all love because our office is as big as a box and we we can't afford to use big machines or hardware whatsoever.
Overall, Mac Pro definitely helps me and my team beat our deadline and deliver excellent outcome to our customers. So if you're looking for a super-computer or maybe you're working with heavy apps and software like us, then this Mac Pro will surely suit you best.
Mac Pro is incredibly one of Apple's wittiest creations, most especially for someone like me whose world is revolving almost 24/6 in rendering, editing and heavy creative pro software.
I'm working as an independent freelance artist. But I do have a bunch of projects every now and then. Maybe because of the fact that I let my clients spend less with my high-quality (as they say) outputs. You know, I don't produce pricy outputs. That is why I am doing my very best to be resourceful but not compromising the quality of my work.
I had my iMac. But I decided that in order for me to keep my clients and to get more, I should do some upgrading. I decided to upgrade to Mac Pro. Learning from the specifications and features that I am reading online, I felt that we are a match made in heaven if we work together.
Good thing I already saved up a bit and a friend recommended MacMall, because he already tried ordering and purchasing a device there, iMac per se and it works great! Plus it has this free shipping fee and the price is kind of lower, I believe compared to the other online stores.
And I'm right, my hands, brain cells and Mac Pro is indeed a match made in heaven. I really love how my works improved since I started using this incredible cylinder from Apple, that I got from MacMall.
Mac Pro is not just a simple aluminum cylinder you see around. Apple's Mac Pro is the best yet processor, most especially for the heavy duty grind that needs a partner that would keep up with the demands of the grind.
Upgrading to Mac Pro is by far, one of the best choices I made with my money. This is an investment that is definitely worth it. The device works best for me and my grind. I am a video editor by profession, and a freelance graphic designer. My work seems to be tough, yes it is, but with the right kind of device to be working with, everything would probably go on smooth sailing.
Mac Pro does the managing when I am doing my thing for it to flow smoothly, and by that I mean, rendering, transferring files and using heavy duty applications, sometimes, all at the same time without having glitches such as lag time.
Another great thing about this Mac Pro that I recently purchased by for my device upgrade is that I don't worry if it's going to overheat of some sort, because it has a system inside it that manages the airflow.
Overall pretty good machine, fast but not as expected 8 core 64GB ram 1TB SSD dual D700 graphic cards.
Lack of conventional ports Firewire sd card Reader and DVD or blurry reader burner they are essential in a workhorse like this mac. Is like having a Ferrari without wheels. plus all the thunderbolt converters are very expensive, some cost like the all drives all together, This items should not make this mac bigger and will make a real plug and play machine.
I was really excited about this mac, and disappoint me first in the delivery (place the order first week of February and got the mac in May 19 almost 4 months later) totally unacceptable, this ware my original excitement.
Maverick looks buggy some how, acting slow some times. Apple needs to work in a thunderbolt base network to connect several local macs that work in a high speed network, current ethernet is ridiculous slow for the kind of data videographers move.
Apple believes when you working in video only one person will work on a project, and (I not getting in to details regarding how they destroy final cut pro 7 and the others video pro applications), but the reality is the more people gets involve in video this days, the more they will work together in one project, and is a must to share the same data, currently the network capacity and software capabilities that apple offers are not suitable for this kind of video sharing environment, especially going in the near future with 4K video etc.
Overall a good machine, not what I was expected for a long 4 years they took to redesign an new model, still far from excellent. As a Mac user since 1988 I was expecting a more complete machine.
Lots of flexibility built into the design of the Mac Pro. Will be using for 4k video processing using Da Vinci Resolve. A multitude of thunderbolt ports allowing daisy chaining multiple thunderbolt drives in tandem. Extremely quite operation and takes up less space. Fast 3.5 GHz processor. I added more ram to my computer to a total of 64GB to handle the large files and software that will be used to process them. This store is a great company with excellent customer service and quality product. I will definitely be doing business with them in the future.
I use this for color grading footage from a variety of cameras. I was surprised to get full speed playback in Davinci Resolve of 4K and 5K Red Epic material with no Red Rocket card installed. These D700 cards are ridiculously fast and so worth it.
The new MacPro screams... silently. Everything I've thrown at it has rendered in seconds instead of minutes compared to my 2008 8-core MacPro. Even when the machine is rendering on all cores, it's nearly silent. The SSD provides very snappy performance loading applications. The only negative is the tangle of cables hanging off the back of the otherwise beautiful machine. Fortunately that can be addressed with proper cable management.
Decided that it was time to replaced my aging 2009 MacPro with something new. After looking around and considering the options iMac, PC etc. I found myself really liking the new MacPro. Ordered one form MacMall and haven't looked back. Needless to say the performance is great, I'm looking forward to more and more programs taking advantage of the dual GPUs. While looks are a personal thing, I find the new design fantastic. That does lead to one small issue - you find yourself wanting "all-black" accessories. Let's hope Apple releases black versions of the keyboard, mouse, etc. By the way, a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse work great right out-of-the-box. I'm finding the lack of internal expansion not to be an issue. To the contrary, with USB 3 and Thunderbolt, I find external devices to be an advantage. It's now easy and convenient to share hard drives and the like. P.S. I have no problem with people referring to the new MacPro as a trashcan, it's the coolest running trashcan I've ever seen.
I know that the Mac Pro is aimed at graphics professionals, which I am not, but I gave into the temptation to give it a whirl anyway. My career is teaching college courses online using various Learning Management Systems provided via Instructure (Canvas) and Labyrinth Learning (eLAB). As such I run multiple browsers with currently 34 tabs open between the two. Also open are 2 e-mail programs plus three Office 2011 apps as well as the normal iTunes, Messages, and Stickies. These I leave running 24/7 and switch between them often. When I click on anything, it results in automatic switching, no pause, no waiting, it's just there and ready to go.
This Mac Pro is beautiful, fast, and except for the fact that it's responding and displaying on my Dell 27" U2713HM (essentially 2K) monitor, I don't even know it's running. There's no heat, no fan sound, nothing...it just runs fast. The only sound comes from the AirPort Time Capsule when it spins up for a backup.
I am thrilled with this computer and am looking for a long relationship, so to speak, with it. By the way, it replaces a 17" MacBook Pro, late 2011, which was the top model with 8 GB RAM. It will replace my wife's much older MacBook Pro. Even though the MacBook Pro is fast, this Mac Pro runs circles around it!
I am one satisfied customer.
The new Mac Pro finally arrived 10 days ago, after a 1.5 month wait...and was on my desk, hooked up and running within 15 minutes! LOVE IT! It is fast, it is strong, it is elegant and it is very capable. I run 2 monitors with 4 desktops...the 4th runs Windows 8.1 under VMWare Fusion 6. Runs like a dream, without a hitch.
64 GB 1867 MHz DDR3 ECC, 2.7 GHz 12-Core Intel Xeon E5, AMD FirePro D500 3072 MB, it was expensive, but now I only have one box instead of the two (one for Windows).
My only complaint, and it is a big one for me, is that this little box will run only 2 monitors...unless I dig deep and purchase Thunderbolt screens. I've tried all sorts of configurations, but it will only run 2 DVI's (running through a converter) OR 2 HDMI's (1 direct, 1 running through a converter), or one of each. This is despite what their tech support guru's assured me, that you can run up to 6 monitors so long as there are only 2 of each type, and you put them on the correct ports.
So, it is fantastic...almost!
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National program helps local heroes
National program helps local heroes
OMAHA, Neb. —
A national program was recently launched in Nebraska to help military personnel, first responders and teachers buy their own homes.
Home for Heroes gives local heroes discounted real estate commissions, lending fees, home inspections and home warranties.
Sean Abner, a 22-year-old Air Force veteran, said the help makes it affordable for his family.
"A lot goes into it -- when you try to purchase your first home: the time in life, where we are right now. It's our first and last home, hopefully," Abner said
Abner and his wife are the first Nebraskans to benefit from the program.
Since the national program started in 2002, it has saved heroes $2.1 million.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said the U.S. economy would thrive next year if lawmakers reach an agreement to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff of spending cuts and tax increases.
"You might have a booming economy in a couple of months," with economic growth accelerating to 4 percent rather than 2 percent, Dimon said today at a conference in New York hosted by the New York Times's DealBook. With unemployment falling and housing on the rebound, "the table is set very well right now," he said.
Dimon, 56, urged lawmakers to reach a compromise that would avoid the package of more than $600 billion in automatic spending cuts and tax increases scheduled to take effect in January. President Barack Obama reduced his demand for higher taxes to $1.4 trillion from $1.6 trillion as he and House Speaker John Boehner traded another round of offers.
The two sides remain hundreds of billions of dollars apart on taxes and spending, and they continue to disagree on whether a year-end deal should include an increase in the debt limit and fresh programs to boost the economy.
Dimon said if an agreement were reached, the U.S. economy could generate 300,000 jobs a month. That's about twice as many as the average monthly gain for the past year. He said any increases in tax rates should be linked to "rational" spending cuts.
Housing Rebound
"Corporations, middle-market companies, small businesses are in good shape, 5 million more people are working than four years ago, housing has turned the corner," Dimon said. "Let's just keep it going."
Dimon also said Obama should enlist people with business experience in his cabinet, though he said he's not personally suited to take a job such as Treasury secretary.
"I would like to see the cabinet have some people who are deeply involved in business," Dimon said.
Obama has said he would "love" to pick a business leader for his economic team in the second term, though talented executives may be discouraged from serving by the U.S. Senate confirmation process. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett suggested last month that Dimon would be best to lead the Treasury Department in a crisis.
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