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Flowering phenology and compensation for herbivory in Ipomopsis aggregata
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The mechanisms and circumstances that affect a plant's ability to tolerate herbivory are subjects of ongoing interest and investigation. Phenological differences, and the timing of flowering with respect to pollinators and pre-dispersal seed predators, may provide one mechanism underlying variable responses of plants to herbivore damage. The subalpine wildflower, Ipomopsis aggregata, grows across a wide range of elevations and, because phenology varies with elevation, phenological delays associated with elevation may affect the ability of I. aggregata to compensate for or tolerate browsing. Thus, we examined the response of I. aggregata to herbivory across an elevation gradient and addressed the interactions among phenological delays imposed by damage, elevation, pre-dispersal seed predation and pollination, on I. aggregata's compensatory response. Among high and low elevation populations in areas near the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Gothic, Colorado, we compared the responses of naturally browsed, artificially browsed (clipped), and unbrowsed (control) plants of I. aggregata. We compared responses in the date of initiation of flowering, timing of peak bloom, floral display, nectar production and sugar concentration, oviposition and fruit destruction by the pre-dispersal seed predator Hylemya sp. (Anthomyiidae), fruit production, and aboveground biomass production. Clipping had the greatest effect on reproductive success and clipped plants at high elevation exhibited the lowest tolerance for herbivory. The effects of browsing appear to be mediated by flowering phenology, and both browsing and elevation delayed flowering phenology. Time needed for regrowth delays flowering, and thus affects the overlap with seed predators and pollinators. As a result of delayed flowering, naturally browsed and clipped plants incurred lower rates of seed predation. In the absence of seed predation, plants would exhibit a lower tolerance to herbivory since naturally and artificially browsed plants had fewer fruits destroyed by Hylemya larvae. We provide additional evidence that, for populations near the RMBL, clipping and natural browsing do not have the same effect on I. aggregata plants. This may be due to the selection of larger plants by herbivores. Although under some conditions plants may tolerate browsing, in areas where the growing season is short a phenological delay imposed by damage is likely to significantly reduce plant fitness. Identifying the mechanisms that allow plants to tolerate herbivore damage will help to develop a general framework for understanding the role of tolerance in plant population and community dynamics, as well as plant-herbivore interactions.
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Volume 136, Issue 3 , pp 394-401
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Q&A: Former Sooners LB Tom Wort on NFL
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In January, linebacker
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stunned everyone from the fans to the Oklahoma coaches when he revealed he was skipping his senior year of college to enter the NFL draft. Wort struggled to adjust to a new scheme and new position coach, as the Sooners de-emphasiszed the linebacker position the second half of the season to try and combat the spread offenses of the Big 12. After OU's pro day Wednesday, Wort spoke with SoonerNation in his first interview since deciding to declare for the draft:
What went into the decision to leave, how did you make it?
Linebacker Tom Wort admitted that the 2012 season was tough, but he said it has always been his dream to play in the NFL.
Tom Wort:
The fact I graduated was a huge part of it. I came to OU to get a degree and play football. I just thought it was my time to take my shot at the next level.
I don't think there's any question last season was an adjustment for you with the new scheme, the new coaching staff defensively. Did that play into the decision at all?
Somewhat, but for the most part, I just wanted to get to that next level. It's been my dream. I had the opportunity, I got my degree, so I decided to take it.
When did you make your decision to come out?
Right after the Cotton Bowl. I took about a week, and then came and talked to coach [Tim] Kish and told him, and then got ready for training.
How did he and coach [Bob] Stoops react?
I talked to coach Bob Stoops, Coach Kish first. He said he understood and wished me the best.
You said you took a week after the Cotton Bowl, but when did you first think you might come out?
The thought was always there from the start of the season, and just made the decision finally at the end of the season.
What NFL teams have you heard from?
Specifics I don't want to get into, but I've had three teams call about private workouts. I got to talk to every linebacker coach at the combine. That really helped getting in front of them, talking to them and explaining things.
What did you have to explain?
Just explaining the reason why I wanted to come out. That it was my shot, my dream.
If you had come back you would have had a shot again next year. Did you feel like the risk was too much?
Before last season there were predictions and ratings and whatever, then the season went the way it did. Obviously I'm not in a position I wanted to be at. But I still feel like I'm in a position where I'm going to get into camp and work and show teams what I got. So it's not something I'm really worried about.
So you felt like your stock would have been higher this year than next year?
No, not necessarily. It was always an option to come back and re-raise my draft stock. Just thinking it over, there wasn't a guarantee that it was going to go back up. So I just decided to leave now.
How tough was this last season? I know you were close to former OU defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Brent Venables. I know you liked his scheme a lot, and then OU didn't use linebackers a lot this season.
It was a very difficult season. Look at the defense, especially with what happened with the linebackers, it was incredibly difficult. I just did the best I could and help the guys out I could help.
If Brent were still here, you think you would have come back?
I don't think Coach V would've let me leave.


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Arizona's victory was nice for obvious reasons; but its hard to beat the millions of prayers that went out every commercial break in '04 that all asked God to keep Shill's ankle together for just one more inning...
MLB decides - and its pretty much a slam dunk what they would decide given the bloody sock, breaking the curse, coming back from 0-3... if there were a tiebreaker needed - and there's not - the strength of the New England media market would give us a big edge over AZ
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"Frozen's" Jennifer Lee is once again bringing written magic to life.
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BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics held off a late comeback to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-104 on Sunday and improve to 4-0 since losing Rajon Rondo for the season.
The Clippers had cut a five-point deficit to 103-101 on a 3-pointer by Eric Bledsoe with 56 seconds remaining. But Avery Bradley drew an offensive foul on Los Angeles' Jamal Crawford with 26 seconds to go, and Pierce held on to the ball before making a 3-pointer with 2.5 second left to clinch the win.
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France watched in fear as England made dinner. 'Why did agree to let him cook?! ...Oh... I couldn't resist those eyes...' He sighed, rubbing his forehead. France looked back up and was met with the most beautiful sight ever. England's ass. He was bent over, searching for something. "Ohonhonhon~" France laughed quietly, smirking. 'I can't resist that ass, either.' England straightened up, making France sad, and turned around. He raised a busy brow. "What's with you, frog?" France shook out of his trance. "Nothing, Britain. ...Did you drop something?" England looked down. "Behind you." The britishman turned around. 'Ohonhonhon~ I am good.' "FROG! Stop staring at my arse!" England blushed, frowning at his lover. (A/N: THE FRUK. IT BUUUUURNS. But... this is for PianoDream... *Mans up* I can do this.) "My apologies. It's just hard not to stare at that beautiful ass of yours." England stuttered, before growling and going back to cooking.
The smell of burning potatoes filled France's nose. 'Ugh... I need to distract him somehow...' He stood quietly, sneaking up behind England. The britishman jumped when he felt arms slip around his waist. "France. Get off." "Non~." France giggled, slipping his tongue over England's ear. England tensed, gulping slightly. "S-seriously, Frog. Do you want to eat tonight?" France laughed. "Oh, I'll be eating something, alright~." Enlgand's face heated up drastically. The perverted frenchman bent his head down, running his tongue over Britain's neck. The bushy-browed man shuddered, biting his lip. "F-France... S-stop it." France smirked, nibbling and sucking on his boyfriend's neck. Britain jolted and moaned when France hit a certain spot. 'Got ya.' While he distracted Britain, he shut off the stove. 'There...' France looked down, smirking wider when he saw a small tent grow in Britain's pants.
"Well, someone likes the attention~." France purred, reaching a hand around to England's crotch. "Ah! S-shut it, frog!" England grunted. "Ohonhonhon~" France unzipped England's pants, freeing his hardening member. That seemed to snap Britian out of it. He pushed France away, zipping his pants back up. "Frog! I'm trying to coo- You turned off the stove?! You little-" The phone rang. "I'll deal with you later." He stomped to the phone. "Hello? ... Oh, hello Japan." England sat down at the table and started a conversation with Japan. France raised his eyebrows. 'Not as planned... but I have a new idea.' He grinned devilishly. He crawled past England and under the table. England jumped when he felt France rub against his legs. "Go away!" He mouthed. France's smirked widened as he shook his head. England rolled his eyes and decided to ignore him.
Bad idea, England.
France unzipped Britain's pants again, making the brit kick at him. France held England's legs down with one arm, and grabbed his cock with the other. England jolted again, glaring down at France. France giggled, bringing his tongue to England's tip. "Hah...." England panted quietly. "Huh? N-No I'm alright. Sorry." France tried not to laugh as he slid England into his mouth. England melted, slumping down in the chair. He kept his conversation going, using all of his self control not to moan or lose track of his surroundings. France pulled Britain's pants off, boxers too, making the brit jump. France pulled his lover's shoes and socks off as well. When Britain shut his eyes, France bobbed his head faster. Britain grunted quietly, putting his hand on France's head and pulling his hair lightly. France pulled a small bottle of lube out (cause we all know he carried lube in his pocket) and coated his fingers in the substance. He released Britain's cock and put a finger in the gentleman's perfect ass.
Britain groaned loudly, shocking Japan. "S-sorry, Japan. I, uh, hit my foot on the table." 'He's a good liar.' France thought, pumping the finger in and out of Britain's hole. France shoved two more fingers in, making England tense. France started licking up and down England's cock, which made England relax again. The frenchman pumped his fingers slowly, trying to find England's prostate. 'Where is it?' He furrowed his eyebrow, taking Britain's head in his mouth. The grip on the back of France's head tightened, not that France cared. "AH!" England yelled suddenly, making France smirk. 'Found it.' "Sorry, Japan. The frog s-scared me." 'Not a complete lie.'
France pumped his fingers faster, as well as his head. England gulped, pushing France's head further down his cock. France groaned, his own member pressing uncomfortably against his pants. "J-Japan. I'll have to call you back. France won't l-leave me alone..." He hung up with Japan. France smirked, taking his fingers and mouth away. He crawled out from under the table. "Aw. I thought you were enjoying it, too." England blushed, grabbing France's arm and dragging him towards a chair. He sat the frenchman down and smashed their lips together. "You're lucky I love you, frog." He murmered, straddling France. France smiled, wrapping his arms around the englishman. England reached down, unzippin France's pretty pantaloons (A/N: Lol) and pulled his member out. France got the message and grabbed the lube, spreading it over his cock. Britain positioned himself over France, slowly sitting on him.
"Ah~." England's face flushed as his eyelids fell halfway. France grunted slightly, grasping England's hips. England sat still for a few minutes, letting himself get used to the feeling of France inside of him. Once he was ready, he lifted himself up. He slammed himself back down, making him moan and arch his back. France helped stay balanced while he moved. The french perv felt himself flush a little as he started licking and sucking England's chest. "Hah.... D-dammit, frog..." Britain breathed out as France attached himself to England's nipple, swirling his tongue around the skin. Britain yelled out in ecstacy when France hit his prostate. England's face grew redder and his thrusts sped up. France let Britain's chest go and pulled his lover down for a kiss. As his tongue explored the tea-flavored cavern, he reached around and grabbed the perfect ass that gave him the idea to do all of this. "Hah~! F-FRANCE!" Britain called out, spilling his seed onto France's shirt. The sudden tightening in England's ass sent France over the edge. He groaned loudly as he released into the brit. England leaned his head against France's shoulder, panting loudly. "...You're an... an ass, frog." Britain growled, lifting himself off of France. France slipped his, now soiled, shirt off and threw it in the hamper. He came up behind England, as he was putting his pants back on, and hugged him. France smiled at Britain's flushed face. "Je t'aime aussi, en Angleterre."


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Support for corn ethanol as a solution to oil dependency
Regarding your Aug. 12 editorial, "Stop the rush to corn biofuel": The criticism of ethanol relies on inaccurate facts and widely disseminated antiethanol talking points that intentionally distort and disguise the truth.
First, the EPA rejected the waiver request by the governor of Texas to reduce by half America's production of ethanol for failing to present sufficient evidence showing that the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) was causing severe harm to the United States or even to the Texas economy.
Second, far more important factors driving up grain and food prices are: higher oil prices, growing worldwide demand, and commodity speculation. If increasing ethanol production was having the impact its critics claim, why have corn prices fallen by 35 percent since the beginning of June?
According to a March 2008 report by Argonne National Laboratory, it takes between 3.5 and 4 gallons of water to produce a gallon of ethanol. It is ludicrous to assert that water that falls from the sky, namely rain, onto cropland should be included in any calculation.
If ethanol production is cut, America will have to import that much more oil and send more billions of dollars overseas.
In response to your recent editorial on ethanol: Liquid fuel made from corn for biofuel is having a detrimental economic impact on food supplies and costs. The supply and demand principle is the cause.
A similar shortage will exist under T. Boone Pickens's plan to fuel vehicles with natural gas. And we will need a new refueling infrastructure for vehicles at added cost. The increase in demand for natural gas, with corresponding price increases, will also be a consequence.
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Querrey climbs as Tsonga tumbles
It was little more than a year ago that Sam Querrey suffered the arm injury that sent him plummeting out of the world's top 20.
Having clawed his way back from No. 120 to his current No. 77 in the ATP rankings, Querrey took another step in the right direction in the Aegon Championships on Thursday by reaching his second quarterfinal of the year, with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Julien Benneteau.
FOXSports.com serves up the latest from the tennis world:While Querrey was producing a performance that reminded observers of the way he won this title two years ago, the tournament took another hit when No. 2 seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga lost 7-6 (3), 3-6, 7-5 to Croatia's Ivan Dodig. Unhappily for the big Frenchman defeat was not all he had to worry about. He slipped and fell in the sixth game of the third set and badly damaged a finger.
"I think it's serious" he said. "I felt like something is broken or I stretched the ligament."
Tsonga, who had four match points on Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros last week, might struggle to be fit for Wimbledon.
"We will have an exam," Tsonga said. "I don't know about Wimbledon."
By contrast, Querrey was upbeat.
"I feel like right now this is my time where I can make my jump back and get into the top 50 and then from there move forward," he said. "It's been really tough. It takes a while. You can't just have one good week and jump straight back into the top 20. Sometimes it could take a year.
"I know it's on a different scale, but Maria Sharapova — it took her four years to get back to No. 1. I've just got to stay positive and keep working."
Querrey said how much he enjoyed playing in front of the sellout crowds at the Queen's Club.
Want to know who supports the best players in the game? Check out these tennis wives and girlfriends."I love this tournament — always fun to play," he said. "They've got sold-out crowds Monday through Sunday on every court, which is pretty rare."
The 6-foot-6 American played Benneteau on Court One and was vociferously supported by a typically up-market Queen's Club member named Tom Pugh, who is a good rackets player and used to captain the Gloucestershire County Cricket team.
"Well played, Samuel!" Pugh bellowed with vowels acquired at Eton. "Serve up, serve up!"
Pugh revealed that "Serve up" was a cry used by spectators during rackets (a faster form of squash).
"So I thought I try it at a tennis match," said Pugh.
Querrey, who might not have been called Samuel too often, didn't seem to mind at all and served up very well, producing four first serves to close out the match to love.
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Recon Instruments is the world leader in smartglass technology for sports and high intensity environments. Founded in 2008, Recon's award winning multi-patent and patent-pending technology platforms integrate a Heads-up Display (HUD) with a state-of-the-art micro-computer and sensor suite that provide performance information, navigation, and more, direct-to-eye, in real-time. With worldwide distribution and partnerships with leading technology and optics companies, Recon continues to define and evolve the HUD category.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to work with Recon's mobile, web, and platform development teams to help build the next generation of our Engage platform across heads-up display, web, and mobile devices. Reporting to the Director of Consumer Products, the Product Manager will be responsible for developing, managing and delivering our product roadmap. This individual will play a pivotal role in defining competitive market requirements as well as developing a winning go-to-market strategy that associates the roadmap with attainable growth and engagement targets.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Product Management leader to further develop and grow Recon's innovative product offerings. You'll be challenged to blend customer centric requirements with industry-changing innovation while paying close attention to the needs of our target market. You will also work directly with senior leaders, as well as the rest of the product team, to create experiences that reinforce the brand and create that wow factor. Additional duties include generating and documenting detailed product requirements and management of product launches.
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• Assist in defining the overall product vision and strategy for our existing and future web and mobile products
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• Write and maintain product user stories by performing business analysis and working with the other team members to understand use cases and how they translate into new features and product requirements
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• Monitor internal processes for efficiency and validity pre & post product launch/interim release
• Help bring new product requirements to the 'ready' state with proper documentation prior to Sprint/Iteration commitments
• Act as the 'go-to-person' when it comes to web and mobile product release schedules and product roadmaps
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• 5+ years of software product management experience with a proven ability to ship mobile and web products on time and on budget
• Experience with web and mobile app development including public APIs, responsive design, iOS, and Android
• Understand agile software development best practices and the product management lifecycle
• BA/BSc or equivalent experience; MBA preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and high level of customer service for internal and external audiences
• Up-to-date on web and mobile UI/UX best practices and industry trends
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• Must be an entrepreneur-at-heart who is enthusiastic, energetic and be able to work independently
• Passionate about web and mobile application software industry; has a keen tech market insight
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We brainstorm, design and prototype customer-focused products. At Recon our four core values are important to us. That's why we Create with Passion, Drive to Deliver, Wow the Customer, and Play as a Team.
Life at Recon means working with awesome technology in small teams with friendly people who are passionate about their craft. We also provide ways to let go and have fun because we believe people who enjoy their workplace create great things together.
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Tituss Burgess
Tituss Burgess is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in four Broadway musicals and is known for his very high tenor voice.
Burgess, an only child, was born and raised in Athens, Georgia and attended Cedar Shoals High School where he was active in the theatre program. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Music. He made his Broadway debut in the musical Good Vibrations as Eddie in 2005, and then appeared in Jersey Boys in 2005 as Hal Miller. He originated the role of "Sebastian the Crab" in the musical The Little Mermaid in 2007 and went on to the role of Nicely-Nicely Johnson in the revival of Guys and Dolls in 2009.
He has also performed in several regional theater productions, including The Wiz and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Burgess performed at the "Broadway for Obama" benefit concert held at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton, Pennsylvania on October 20, 2008.[1] He performed at the "Broadway After Dark" benefit concert on October 26, 2008 in New York City.[2] He will perform in a solo concert at Birdland in New York City on July 27, 2009.[3] He is one of the many performers on the 2009 R Family Vacations Summer Cruise from July 11, 2009 through July 18.[4]
In October 2009, he was featured on an episode of the popular web show The Battery's Down. He appeared in season 5 of 30 Rock as D'Fwan, a member of Tracy Jordan's wife's entourage. He reprised the role in season 6.
Burgess is openly gay.[5]
In March 2013, Burgess performed "And I Am Telling You..." from the Broadway musical Dreamgirls at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraising concert Broadway Backwards [6]
Recently, Tituss Burgess, with the permission of Stephen Sondheim, was cast as the role of the Witch in Into the Woods in a 2015 production with the Miami's Carnival Studio Theater. [7]
- Jersey Boys (2005) Original Cast Recording
- Here's To You (2006) Studio Album
- Here's To You (2006) debut solo album, available on iTunes
- Disney's The Little Mermaid (2008) Original Cast Recording
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- Comfortable (2012) Studio Album
- ^ Gans, Andrew.[www.playbill.com/news/article/122130 "Broadway for Obama Concert to Feature Lopez, Burgess, Hicks, Dixon and More,"]playbill.com, October 8, 2008
- ^ Gans, Andrew."Broadway After Dark Features Braxton, Burgess, Dandridge, Sengbloh and More Oct. 26," playbill.com, October 26, 2008
- ^ Gans, Andrew."Guys and Dolls' Burgess to Play Birdland in July," playbill.com, June 19, 2009
- ^ Gans, Andrew."All Aboard!: R Family Vacations Summer Cruise, with McArdle, Burgess, Jackson, Departs July 11," playbill.com, July 11, 2009
- ^ "Tituss Burgess, '30 Rock' Actor, Talks Being 'Comfortable' As A Gay Man On New Album". The Huffington Post. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qoOtUMQ12k
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Sep 28, 2012, 03:21 PM | ||
If you aren't willing to accept PayPal, then you better be accepting of MOs. This wasn't some MO from a no-name bank or grocery store! It's from a big name financial institution -- I'd trust that more than one from the USPS! If you don't trust it, call and verify. Stop making up stories in a foolish attempt to pass the blame on the buyer. Garret |
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+1 My thoughts exactly. Best, Chris |
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I agree...The seller is 100% in the wrong here based on what I've read. The buyer could've handled it better, but the seller is a merchant and is supposed to know better. BTW...Why is the seller permitted to have his website as his username when he's not a site sponsor? I thought that was against site rules?
Sep 28, 2012, 04:03 PM | |
Aieeee! I sincerely apologize....but there is one critical thing I meant to note & it slipped my mind. About that 'boilerplate page'?? You might wish to consult with your attorney (for surety), but even under your own terms, I believe we have a legal breach of contract.
Buyer fulfilled his obligation for legal 'Consideration' (even tho seller thought it suspicious) . Your decision to disregard his (legal and valid) consideration was not negotiated. Offer, Acceptance, Consideration -- all that's missing is Performance, constituting breach. (For future reference.) Kindest regards. |
Sep 28, 2012, 04:10 PM | |
the more I look at the picture of the motor the more I'm sure I saw one very similar used in another problem transaction last year. The seller had taken pics of the motor from someone else's ad, I think from RCU, then tried to sell it. I think that one ended up having bolts that were sheared off or something like that.
Should also be interesting to see what the postmark is on the envelope when the check comes back. |
Sep 28, 2012, 04:58 PM | |
I personally would like to Thank Alkaline for posting this thread. I, as a buyer was looking to make a purchase and as I normally do I research my possible sellers.
I think I will choose to take my business elsewhere. Its just not worth any possible.......um.......problems. Again Thank you! I owe you one. |
Sep 28, 2012, 04:59 PM | |
Heli Nerd Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: 16 Quote: Originally Posted by porcia83 View Post I see you've followed some of my posts. I'm sorry that you might not agree with me, that happens. Don't be honored. I don't follow you, you post in almost every thread, it's hard to not run into your posts champ. It's o/k But you should review your facts before writing them, it appears your assertions are incorrect. |
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Sep 28, 2012, 05:13 PM | |
This is better then any of those reality shows..... You guys are still going?? Are the original people even here anymore...lol
Unfortunately..doing business on the internet is a risky transaction in and of itself. The original guys should have worked this out offline..but i understand the need to lash out when you feel wronged...its human. Sorry you had to cough up the extra $35.00 to cx that check...sorry that the seller didnt do right by you... But what the H3LL....Keep it up!!! im at lunch anyway...lol |
Sep 28, 2012, 05:17 PM | |
yup, still going. Sometimes when someone chimes in and says something completely idiotic and wrong (hypothetically) I can't help but ask for clarification, or have them validate what they are spouting off about. Lack of maturity or a guilty pleasure, or perhaps both. It's rare that you can change someone's mind here, but it's always worth a try.
I agree completely though, both involved parties should have tried to work it out behind the scenes. |
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With cappuccinos in hand, (or a caffè Americano in Diego's case), we talk about Diego's native Naples, his hectic life in Bologna and how he came to design so many collections at once. Diego explains he began working for his former teacher, Gianfranco Ferré, in 1989, an important time for the designer, who was doing his first show for Dior. Diego also consulted for other labels before launching his own footwear collection in 1994, when he won a design award from Vogue that allowed him to show at Premiere Classe. "By 1998 or 1999, I was quite famous," chuckles the designer. "My shoes were on the cover of Harper's Bazaar with Courtney Love, on Julia Roberts on the red carpet. Then I got a phone call from Tom Ford, saying, 'All my friends in Los Angeles are using your shoes. I want you to work with me [at Gucci].'"
Taking that job required a hiatus from Diego's eponymous line, but the designer is fond of his four years (2001-2004) at the Italian mega-brand. "We had the possibility to do everything. Gucci was a unique brand with a strong image. It was extraordinary in that time," says the designer. "Tom gave us a lot of creative freedom as he cultivated designers." Diego, who was the design director for men's and women's footwear, worked alongside four other design directors, most notably Frida Giannini, then handbags director, and Alessandra Facchinetti.
After PPR took over a majority share of Gucci, Diego recounts, "the company changed everything, and it was the right time for me to decide, 'what is my next story?'" Post-Gucci, he spent one year at Dolce & Gabbana before relaunching his namesake collection.
For fall '10, the designer says he is "looking for something different. The market is completely different. Before, everyone knew me for diamond sandals and skinny, dangerous heels. ... Ten years ago, everyone was doing heavy heels and rubber soles. Then there was an eight-page spread in Vogue shot by Mario Testino with Karen Mulder wearing my stiletto sandal with Swarovski crystals. Now everyone does this kind of shoe, but it was my spirit in that time. I was young, in a dream." The designer still enjoys a special relationship with Swarovski, who recently named a particular crystal after him.
As for his branding philosophy, Diego says, "If you want to be successful in shoes, the collection must have a strong identity and the shoes must tell a story on their own. Whether it's the construction or the upper, something must distinguish the collection." Diego's line, which retails for $500 to $800 depending on the materials, is intended to be one-of-a-kind. "My collection is very complicated, with precious materials and a refined quality. But even the $1,400 spring shoe sold out at Saks in a week. When something is special, people will pay for it."
The designer asks himself, "What is my next step? Maybe the vision is more architectural silhouettes and new constructions. Everyone is doing the pump, but Louboutin is the king of the pump. We need something different. I would like to do that. I will try. People want quality — real quality, not just the word. As for my competitors, I respect the work, the strategy and the market. Everyone wants a good price and quality, but it's impossible to do everything at once."
But Diego does seem to juggle many projects at once. After five years designing Scholl by Diego Dolcini and consulting for Casadei, he also began working for Trussardi 1911 two years ago and added Emilio Pucci to the roster last year. Diego describes Scholl, which is sold internationally (except in the U.S.), as "more than just clogs. I help them to reinterpret their concept and give a new vision for the line." When I ask Diego how he balances his own collection with his work for other designers, he responds, "It is not difficult. With Peter Dundas at Pucci or Milan Vukmirovic at Trussardi, it's a different challenge — a confrontation of mentality and vision. I am being asked to give my experience, my point of view, in order to support their vision. I respect them a lot."
And when does this in-demand designer find time to relax? Almost never, apparently. "I'm very focused on my job at this moment," he says. "I'm concentrating on helping the market to believe in me. We started six months ago [focusing heavily on the U.S.] and we've already had a positive reaction. ... The American customers have access to everything and want something new, but if they are going to buy your shoes, they want to know your life, your feeling, your mind."
When he does have the chance to escape, Diego makes his way to Marettimo in Sicily. "You can eat extraordinary things and I spend all my time on a little boat. I've been to Thailand, Bali, Mexico, Egypt, Brazil, but this is truly paradise," he says.


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Goody's Fast Relief 500 Qualifying Results: McMurray Captures First Pole of 2011
April 2, 2011 No CommentsJamie McMurray captured the pole on Saturday for the Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway with a lap of 96.509 mph. The pole is McMurray's first at Martinsville, first of the 2011 season and eighth of his career. It is also the 2nd consecutive race an Earnhardt-Ganassi car will lead the field to the green flag.
"This is really big for our team," McMurray said. "We've had some really good cars, and for the most part, it's been at the short tracks that we've run the best."
McMurray currently sits 28th in the points standings with his highest finish of the season (18th) coming at Daytona. His best finish at Martinsville Speedway came in 2004, where he finished 2nd in the Spring race.
Ryan Newman qualified second with a lap of 96.342 mph, making it an all Chevy front row for Sunday's race. Red Bull Racing's Kasey Kahne qualified third with Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin finishing out the top 5.
Here is the full running order for Sunday's race:
1. Jamie McMurray
2. Ryan Newman
3. Kasey Kahne
4. Joey Logano
5. Denny Hamlin
6. AJ Allmendinger
7. Bobby Labonte
8. David Reutimann
9. Kevin Harvick
10. Regan Smith
11. Kyle Busch
12. Mark Martin
13. Brian Vickers
14. David Ragan
15. Clint Bowyer
16. Paul Menard
17. Jimmie Johnson
18. Martin Truex Jr.
19. Marcos Ambrose
20. Kurt Busch
21. Jeff Gordon
22. Brad Keselowski
23. Carl Edwards
24. Matt Kenseth
25. Trevor Bayne
26. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
27. Juan Pablo Montoya
28. Tony Stewart
29. Dave Blaney
30. Casey Mears
31. Travis Kvapil
32. Jeff Burton
33. Greg Biffle
34. Robby Gordon
35. Michael McDowell
36. David Gilliland
37. Joe Nemechek
38. Landon Cassill
39. Mike Skinner
40. Ken Schrader
41. Tony Raines
42. JJ Yeley
43. Hermie Sadler


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