Posts by ineffable

Quote:Originally Posted by dirk diggler I paid approx. $10,000 and went wholesale. Got a 2.00 center stone (VS quality), E color, from a diamond broker in LA (no tax) with another .75 in side stones. It was my second marriage so...

If anyone's still interested, they had the cotton suits from the summer out today (downtown Vancouver) - ended up being $180 all in (tagged 199 and 100, -30% should have been $210 -- not sure how it ended up at $180). Not a bad deal for...

I might be the only one, but I'm a big fan of the Ulysse Nardin Sonata Cathedral.

Wow, so many useful answers........ Yes, there are authentic Prada shoes that come in those boxes in recent years. Most of their sportier shoes/sneakers should come in that type of box.

Quote: Originally Posted by sonick AFAIK, your body does not create new brain cells/neurons after birth. Yes it does.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurogenesis

Any recommendations for a second lens for the GF1 (20mm as my first)?

I agree with all the comments about synthetics being very bad for the environment, doing what you can where you can, and buying used shoes that will last. I feel like an ass for leaving the ecologically responsible bit out of my OP,...

Quote: Originally Posted by ginlimetonic Hi quality leathers i.e. Delicious French Calfskin (DFC), would likely use humane methods to depose of the animal, by using electric tasers which are relatively painless,...

Thanks for all the replies. I guess that's what I was expecting. I know there's no real alternative for leather, especially a high-quality leather -- but I'm more so looking for something that is a decent alternative. I.e. When I...

I don't care for this to be a discussion on the virtues/morals anything of that nature, and don't need to hear about high-quality leather shoes lasting me a long time -- I have that covered. But having recently become a vegetarian I am...