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I'm not familiar with the book, but often times writers include fictional characters that are based on real people. It could be simply be considered an homage. Or perhaps the author isn't able to use the real name due to financial reasons. But the most likely reason is because the actual person is only supposed to serve as an inspiration for the character .

If the author used the real name of the person they would have to follow the facts of their life very closely so as to not get sued. By using a different name they have more creative license to alter the character to fit the story.

An example that comes to mind is the character of Hollis Mulwray in the film Chinatown. The character is loosely based on William Mulholland whose water initiatives enabled Los Angeles to become what it is today.

Prices raised due to economy.

Hello, ladies.

Uniqlo Mac Jacket

2008 Spring/Summer Collection

Water Resistant

Khaki

Size Medium

Jacket has been worn about a half dozen times. It is in immaculate condition.

Please note: photos were taken in 09, but the jacket has not been worn since. It is in the same condition as photographed.

Pit to Pit: 22 inches

Front Length top of placket to hem: 33 inches

Back lenth top of collar to hem: 37.5 inches

Sleeve length shoulder seam to arm cuff: 25 inches

Cuff opening: 6.5 inches

$48 shipped. Price is firm (well below retail)

Nom de Guerre Half Placket Shirt

2008

White

Size Large

Shirt has been worn less than half a dozen times. It is in pristine condition.

Beautiful, soft, textured cotton with thick mother of pearl buttons.

Pit to Pit: 20 inches

Front Length top of placket to hem: 27 inches

Back lenth top of collar to hem: 32.5 inches

Sleeve length shoulder seam to arm opening: 9 inches

$78 shipped. Price is firm.

Supreme Gingham

2008 Spring/Summer Collection

Black & White

Size Large

Shirt has been worn, but is in immaculate condition.

Pit to Pit: 21

Front Length top of placket to hem: 26

Back lenth top of collar to hem: 30

Sleeve length shoulder seam to arm opening: 9.5

$78 Shipped. Price is firm.

Supreme Oxford

2008 Spring/Summer Collection

Purple

Size Large

Shirt has been worn, but is in immaculate condition.

Measurements:

Pit to Pit: 21 inches

Front Length top of placket to hem: 26.5 inches

Back lenth top of collar to hem: 31 inches

Sleeve length shoulder seam to arm opening: 10 inches

$78 shipped. Price is firm.

Last but not least, Supreme even managed to avoid the wrath of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club

That's incorrect.

I forget the story, but the Hells Angels made Supreme pull the shirts.

Facebook confirms.

From the website:

"Please allow 5 business days for order processing and verification, and an additional 7-10 business days for delivery. We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged shipments. All shipments are insured and the buyer assumes all responsibilities of claims made with the shipping carrier. Also, please don't be a whiny bitch."

$110 seems steep for a s/s b-down considering that's what longsleeves still cost

Agreed.

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Chukkas are priced pretty reasonably. Suede looks better than the ones they did two years ago.

Send a wake-up call to yourself. Send one to your friends. Send one to your momma.

It's free. It's hilarious. And it makes you more attractive to that girl you like.

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Skate nerds rejoice...

DEATH BOWL TO DOWNTOWN (2008)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SX2LYM07

It's a documentary about the history of New York City skateboarding.

Thanks for the link. Been wanting to see this for a while.

ps, that world famous five panel looks hideous!

Seriously.

Looks like no thought went into the design of the patch.

Anyone want to put it in writing that, say, an old preme m65 was the best version of an m65 in the global marketplace?

I wouldn't necessarily say that an Alpha Industries for Supreme field jacket is the best available, but it's definitely better than a standard Alpha Industries field jacket.

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loving the jawbreaker morton tee. ive never gotten so many comments on a t-shirt since my duck joint tee or wolftits by zach lewis

I buy clothes to get compliments from other people, too.

Anyone know if there is a difference in color between this season's blue oxford and the one that came out in the fall?

but those collars, not too into it. Supremes alone were better.

Agreed. One of the aspects of Supreme button-downs that make them superior to other brands' shirts is the collar.

Supreme's collars are subtle and don't swallow your next like a lot of other brands' do.

It's tough to tell from a magazine scan, but the initial Thom Browne pics don't look too great. I think this could be another name-driven collaboration.

Who knows? I might have different opinion later on down the road.

WTF happened to the white oxford?

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Japan online store is open.

Probably a good indicator of what will be available tomorrow.

Do the cruiser decks have an upturned nose and tail, or are they flat?

I'm bummed out.

I just bought some Huf nunchucks last week.

These are nice. Though I could do without the zipper teeth.

There are probably better socks out there, but I wear Gold Toe Bamboo.