Friday, February 25, 2011

Happy Birthday George Harrison - We Miss You

The WiseSize Top 5 Web Videos for 2010

Since the Academy Awards are here, we thought we would review and share what we thought the top web videos for 2010 would get the best vote in our book. Lots of choices this year! I'll share a link to the top 50 at the end of this, but for now here are what Marilyn and I thought were a couple of the best:


# 1. The new sport - walking on water:



# 2. The Weather Man (maybe if Nicholas Cage had done this he would have won an award)


#3 The football trick play - this play should be in our our playbooks!


#4 Loving cat tries to save it's friends life - awwwww....this one will make you cry. The power of love!


#5 40 ton whale lands on yacht - nuff said!


A couple of honorable mentions:

The old spice man - Marilyn loves this one (hmmmm I wonder why)guess I should get some OS:^)


Embrace Life - Please wear your seat belt


Well, that's a wrap for the WiseSize picks of the web's best videos fro 2010. Let's see what crazy, awesome, creative, heart-breaking videos 2011 has in store for us! Below is a link to 50 of the best of 2010, if a video should be included in our top list, please send a link and a comment and we will add it to this 2010 video hall of fame.


Here is a list of some of the best 50 videos of 2010:
http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2010/12/27/top-50-videos-of-2010-best-of-the-best/

All the Best in 2011 - Ken & Marilyn - WiseSize

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

If You Are In Any Way Shy - Check This Video Out from Bob Parsons

Owner and founder of Go Daddy does an amazing job of video blogging with a sense of humor and a great ability to make a point (well and the cute girls don't hurt either!). Check this episode out even if yoou think you are not shy, but especially if you are even just a little bit shy - I hope you enjoy and we welcome your comments!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

How To Measure Pant Size For Men

How to Measure pant size for men:

To determine your correct pant size, you’ll need to know two measurements: your waist and inseam. Here’s how to find them (using a flexible cloth tape measure):

Know Your Waist & Inseam Measurements
  1. Lay your best-fitting pair of pants out flat on a table or bed.
  2. Make sure the pants are buttoned or zipped up completely.
  3. For Inseam: Measure from the top of the inner pant leg seam (the crotch) to the opening at the bottom of the pant leg.
  4. For Waist: Measure the waistband of the pants from the inside. (If you measure the waistband from the outside, its thickness could distort your true size.) If you find this difficult, you can simply measure around your exposed waist where your pant waistband rests.
Note: Always make sure the measuring tape lies flat or snugly against your body or the pants when taking these measurements.

Pant Leg Cuts:
Different pant leg shapes are referred to as "cuts," a term that is governed by the pattern design. The cut generally describes the actual shape of the pants and should be selected to flatter your unique body shape. Pant details like color, pocket placement and other embellishments are important, but they can't disguise a bad cut.
Below is a list of common leg cuts for pants and jeans, together with their descriptions.
  • Straight Leg: Pants with a straight, narrow leg that does not flare at the ankle.
  • Flared Leg: Pants that are narrow at the knee with an extra-wide flare from calf to ankle.
  • Boot Cut: Pants that are cut to skim over the thigh and flare slightly at the lower leg.
  • Tapered Leg: Pants that narrow toward the ankle.
  • Capri: Pants that end anywhere between the knee and mid-calf.
  • Cropped: Pants that end at any length from the mid-calf to the ankle.
  • Relaxed Fit: Pants that are relaxed and full from hip to ankle.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

How To Measure A Man's Shirt - A WiseSize Tip For Men and Women Who Shop For Them

How To Measure A Shirt

Place the tape measure at the base of your neck (where the collar meets the shirt) measure the distance to the point where your buttocks ends and your legs begin. This is the typical length of a dress shirt. Round up your measurement to the nearest full inch.
 
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Stand upright, place the tape measure around your chest where your chest extends the furthest. The tape measure should be flush with your chest, not too loose and not too tight. Add 2 inches to the measurement. Round up your measurement to the nearest full inch.
 
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waist
Place the tape measure around your waist at the part where your waist extends the furthest. Add 2 inches to the measurement this is the waist measurement you will use. Round up your measurement to the nearest full inch.
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hips
Place the tape measure around your hips at the part where your hips extend the farthest. Add 2 inches to the measurement. Round up your measurement to the nearest full inch.
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shoulder shirt
Your shoulder measurement is the distance between the outer edges of each shoulder (shoulder seam). Take the measurement and round up your measurement to the nearest half inch.
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sleeve shirts
With your arm remaining straight at your side, and your hand slightly curled, measure the area from the outer edge of your shoulder seam to the first knuckle of your thumb and subtract 1 to 1 1/2" depending on how long you like your Sleeves. Record to the nearest half inch.
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NOTE: We use a "tailor's measurement" to get your Sleeve Length, this is your actual length. When you buy an "Off The Rack" shirt in the store your Sleeve Length will be longer because they use a "retail measurement" that includes both your Sleeve Length and half of your Shoulder Length. Do not be alarmed if the Sleeve Length that you give us is 10-12" shorter than your normal (retail) Sleeve Length; it is correct.
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Place the tape measure around your neck where the top of the collar goes. The tape measure should be flush with your neck, not too loose and not too tight. If you like the neck on your shirts to fit loose add 1 inch; If you like the neck on your shirts to fit snug, add 1/2 inch. Round up your measurement to the nearest quarter inch.
 
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