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Compare these brands of jeans

Busy Old Fool — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:03:39 -0800

I'd like a comparison of CK, Levi's, Dickies and Lee jeans. I've never bought a pair of jeans (for dull reasons), but I'm thinking about doing so. I know very little about the various brands and would appreciate some basic knowledge.

Obviously I need to see which fit me best, but aside from that, please tell me about the durability and other distinguishing characteristics of the following brands:

Calvin Klein
Levi's
Dickies
Lee

Any good or poor record of environmental friendliness or workers' rights would also be interesting.

Other brands (also for dull reasons) are not such a good choice for me, but if you strongly believe there is one that's head and shoulders above the four listed above, you can tell me too. Mostly, though, please compare the brands above.

Can I Polish Up My Martial Arts When I Can't Afford a Dojo?

snap_dragon — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:54:16 -0800

Is it possible to practice and brush up on martial arts? I can't afford a dojo and only have my wife to practice on (!!). I know...rather sad. But she is willing to learn so I teach her. Can I polish up my previous learning? I have 3 years in karate 2 years in small-circle jujitsu (wrist lock flowing techniques, and not the Brazilian stuff...which would be great, though)...and a smattering of Aikido. I am not looking to be Bruce Lee or the best cage fighter. I am wanting to perfect what I do know. Is it silly to watch youtube videos and books that I have (excellent reference by Marc Tedeschi etc) to refresh myself as well as practice teaching my wife? What are your thoughts on training in a vacuum if you will? If you have any training ideas or opinions I am open for your knowledge or criticism. I don't want to waste my time.

Music from Spike Lee's 25th Hour v2

bp79 — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:52:50 -0800

Does anyone know the music that is playing in Spike Lee's 25th Hour in the scene in the nightclub where Philip Seymour Hoffman's character kisses his student in the toilet. It is playing throughout the whole segment where they are talking on the couch, she goes to the toilet, he follows her, goes in, kisses her and then comes out shocked at what he's done. It's fantastic music throughout the whole bit and I'd love to get it.

Need a BMW mechanic near Fort Lee, NJ

SampleSize — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:49:22 -0800

Anyone know a good BMW mechanic in the Fort Lee, NJ (Near the George Washington Bridge) area? I have a 1988 325ix and need someone trustworthy and competent to take care of it. Service at the BMW dealer is outrageously expensive. I've tried various BMW message boards and come up empty. Something in a 30 minute radius would be nice, but I'll take what you got!

Bad juju or good juju?

gergtreble — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:16:32 -0800

Does anybody know where I can get a copy of the US single "Fuzzy" By Grant Lee Buffalo? specifically I'm after Dixie Drug Store (JuJu Mix). I remember hearing this extended mix of Dixie Drug Store By Grtant Lee Buffalo many many years ago. And Ive been looking for it ever since. It was relased by Warners in 1993 and had the Cat no. 857 293-2.

This track may also have been available on a promotional copy of the single "Mockingbirds" in the UK. Because i think thats what i heared it on.

I am willing to buy the single though if anyone has this track on mp3 i would be happy with that.

Please oh great Hive mind help me out on this...

Music from Spike Lee's 25th Hour

falameufilho — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 09:23:04 -0800

Help me find this music from Spike Lee's 25th Hour. It's from the nightclub scene, specifically when Naturelle (Rosario Dawson) and Mary (Anna Paquin) are hitting the dance floor. I know that the song uses a sampled bassline from "White Lines (Don't do It)" by Grandmaster Flash, but I can't find the specific remix. Any clues?

Straight Dope on Stretching

drezdn — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 08:57:22 -0800

What's the best way to stretch before and after working out? I've looked over numerous magazine articles and books on stretching and it seems everything conflicts. Are there any resources you found especially helpful?