Google has a cool tool that you can use to translate any web page to any language (well almost any).
http://translate.google.com/?hl=en
You can search, translate and entire web page and best of all, you can insert a piece of code that will allow people in other countries to read your web pages in their own language!
You can search words, phrases and just about anything else and translate it...so helpful when customers ask us questions from another country!
You can see the code in action on our website at:
http://www.wisesize.com
We are still working on the best placement of this cool little jewel, but for now, this a great demonstration of how it works (it is right above the logo at the top of the page).
Those of us who sell globally (as we all should)will find this indispensable to our overseas friends!
OK, enough of this seriousness.... I promise the next entry will be fun and whimsical and full of fun and frolic!
WiseSize
http://www.wisesize.com
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Here is one of the Social Networking sites we like!
We like a lot of them, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter etc....this is a neat one.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
As a kid, we all dreamed of flying - I know I did - Now we can!
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Article5 Band YouTube Video
I almost forgot, in my spare time not working at Wisesize, I play in a band. Here is a video we did a few months ago in a club in Portland.
Let me know what you think. This was shot live with one camera.
Ken
Let me know what you think. This was shot live with one camera.
Ken
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Knowing Your Size Is Wise! Women's Size Chart
How do we gals know our size?
Am I size Junior, Plus, Misses, Petite, Tall, etc.?
This one of the most common questions I receive at WiseSize.
Five years ago, I didn't know the meaning of Rise, Hip or even what an Inseam was. Now, after hundreds of emails, many customer questions, and thousands of measurements; I have pretty much become a Qualified Size Professional QSP!
5/7 = junior small
9/11 = junior medium
13/15 = junior large
17 = junior XL
2/4 extra small 32" to 33" bust 23" to 25" waist 33" to 34" hip
6/8 small 34" to 36" bust 25" to 27" waist 35" to 37" hip
10/12 medium 36" to 38" bust 27" to 29" waist 38" to 40" hip
14/16 large 39" to 41" bust 30" to 33" waist 40" to 43" hip
18 XL 42" to 44" bust 34" to 36" waist 44" to 46" hip
Sizes followed by a “P” petite are us women 5'4” and shorter. Leg inseam for petite will be 28” to 30”.
Am I size Junior, Plus, Misses, Petite, Tall, etc.?
This one of the most common questions I receive at WiseSize.
Five years ago, I didn't know the meaning of Rise, Hip or even what an Inseam was. Now, after hundreds of emails, many customer questions, and thousands of measurements; I have pretty much become a Qualified Size Professional QSP!
Because only 6% of the U.S. population is considered “average”, there are so many more sizes to consider. Every gal has her own special individual unique size and knowing your size is wise, especially when you buy online. Here is a general guideline in USA women's sizing, understand that sizes vary by brand name:
To get your correct measurements, have someone measure you with a seamstress measuring tape while you are standing straight and tall.
Odd numbers are for Junior Sizing, which are a bit narrower in the hips than Misses Sizes:
5/7 = junior small
9/11 = junior medium
13/15 = junior large
17 = junior XL
Even numbers are for Misses sizing; average bust, waist and hips:
2/4 extra small 32" to 33" bust 23" to 25" waist 33" to 34" hip
6/8 small 34" to 36" bust 25" to 27" waist 35" to 37" hip
10/12 medium 36" to 38" bust 27" to 29" waist 38" to 40" hip
14/16 large 39" to 41" bust 30" to 33" waist 40" to 43" hip
18 XL 42" to 44" bust 34" to 36" waist 44" to 46" hip
Sizes followed with “W” are Women's Sizing; a bit wider in the hips and waist and here enters the “X” sizing as well:
16w-18w = 1X
20w-22w = 2X
24w-26w = 3X
28w-30w = 4X
32w-34w = 5X
36w-38w = 6X
40w-42w = 7X
Sizes followed by a “P” petite are us women 5'4” and shorter. Leg inseam for petite will be 28” to 30”.
Sizes followed by a “T” are for us taller girls. Leg inseam for a tall will be 33” to 35”. Beyond that, you would be considered Ultra Tall.
WiseSize.com has all of the sizes listed above (and more) and we are happy to help you find that perfect size you need for the special shape that is uniquely you!
Marilyn
Friday, December 19, 2008
This was so funny - I had to share - A Shocking Gift!
I did not write this story, but when I read it, I just had to share - if anyone knows who the author is, I would gladly insert the credits. I also did not take out the r-rated words as it just seemed to lose some it's impact (it's only a few and I think we can handle it). Enjoy a good laugh at the expense of someone else! - Ken
Pocket Taser Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Taser for their anniversary submitted
this:
Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest.. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was
looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie.
What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The
effects of the taser were supposed to be short lived, with no long-term
adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat
to safety....??
WAY TOO COOL!
Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button.
Nothing! I was disappointed.
I learned, however, that if I pushed the button AND pressed it
against a metal surface at the same time; I'd get the blue arc of
electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.
AWESOME!!!
Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Julie what that burn spot
is on the face of her microwave.
Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself
that it couldn't be all that bad with only two triple-A batteries,
right?
There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently
(trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking
that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving
target.
I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a
second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat.
But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect
herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work
as advertised.
Am I wrong?
So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading
glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one
hand, and taser in another.
The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and
disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause
muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst
would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out
of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the
batteries.
All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5'
long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference; pretty cute really and
(loaded with two itsy, bitsy triple-A batteries) thinking to myself, 'no
possible way!'
What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my
best...?
I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to
one side as to say, 'don't do it dipshit,' reasoning that a one second
burst from such a tiny little ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad.
I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it. I
touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and . ..
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD . . . WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION . .. . WHAT THE
HELL!!!
I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door,
picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet,
over and over and over again.
I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with
tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles
nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest
position, and tingling in my legs?
The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before,
clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an
attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living
room.
Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a taser,
one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one second burst when
you zap yourself!
You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your
hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor. A three second burst
would be considered conservative?
SON-OF-A-BITCH, THAT HURT LIKE HELL!!!
A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative
thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat
up and surveyed the landscape.
My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. The
recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally
was. My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching.
My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom
lip weighed 88 lbs. I had no control over the drooling.
Apparently I pooped myself, but was too numb to know for sure and my
sense of smell was gone. I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head which I
believe came from my hair.
I'm still looking for my Balls and I'm offering a significant
reward for their safe return!!
P. S. My wife loved the gift, and now regularly threatens me with
it!
'If you think Education is difficult, try being stupid.'
Pocket Taser Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Taser for their anniversary submitted
this:
Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest.. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was
looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie.
What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The
effects of the taser were supposed to be short lived, with no long-term
adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat
to safety....??
WAY TOO COOL!
Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button.
Nothing! I was disappointed.
I learned, however, that if I pushed the button AND pressed it
against a metal surface at the same time; I'd get the blue arc of
electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.
AWESOME!!!
Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Julie what that burn spot
is on the face of her microwave.
Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself
that it couldn't be all that bad with only two triple-A batteries,
right?
There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently
(trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking
that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving
target.
I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a
second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat.
But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect
herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work
as advertised.
Am I wrong?
So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading
glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one
hand, and taser in another.
The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and
disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause
muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst
would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out
of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the
batteries.
All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5'
long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference; pretty cute really and
(loaded with two itsy, bitsy triple-A batteries) thinking to myself, 'no
possible way!'
What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my
best...?
I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to
one side as to say, 'don't do it dipshit,' reasoning that a one second
burst from such a tiny little ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad.
I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it. I
touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and . ..
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD . . . WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION . .. . WHAT THE
HELL!!!
I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door,
picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet,
over and over and over again.
I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with
tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles
nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest
position, and tingling in my legs?
The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before,
clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an
attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living
room.
Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a taser,
one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one second burst when
you zap yourself!
You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your
hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor. A three second burst
would be considered conservative?
SON-OF-A-BITCH, THAT HURT LIKE HELL!!!
A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative
thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat
up and surveyed the landscape.
My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. The
recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally
was. My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching.
My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom
lip weighed 88 lbs. I had no control over the drooling.
Apparently I pooped myself, but was too numb to know for sure and my
sense of smell was gone. I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head which I
believe came from my hair.
I'm still looking for my Balls and I'm offering a significant
reward for their safe return!!
P. S. My wife loved the gift, and now regularly threatens me with
it!
'If you think Education is difficult, try being stupid.'
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Life Lessons or ( What The Bleep Do I Know?)
One of our (Marilyn and mine's) favorite hobbies, interests or passions is Life Learning!
We all want more, we all want better, we all want....you fill in the blank.
Many people I truly admire, speak or teach this subject (as well as many blogs), Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Earl Nightingale, Stephen Covey, You and Me and many many more!
Yep, even Rocky!
Rocky was an instant success right?
Nope....check this video out in an interview with Tony Robbins:
To be continued......
We all want more, we all want better, we all want....you fill in the blank.
Many people I truly admire, speak or teach this subject (as well as many blogs), Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Earl Nightingale, Stephen Covey, You and Me and many many more!
Yep, even Rocky!
Rocky was an instant success right?
Nope....check this video out in an interview with Tony Robbins:
To be continued......
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Viva Las Vegas - Tips For A Better Trip - Part 2
I love writing about Vegas! Not as much as being there of course but it sure does help until our next trip!This round is about some of Marilyn and my favorite Vegas traditions and observations. Keep in mind, everyone has their own and these are ours - but we have found it sure makes our trips a lot of fun!
- Las Vegas Conventions! - Check This Before Every Trip!
Here is one site you could check (google Vegas Conventions for others):
http://www.pcap.com/lvconv.htm
The people handing out semi-nude papers are called Porn Slappers. In my opinion, they are harmless. Most of them are families, trying to earn a wage and are not allowed by law to make physical contact with you (that is why they slap the papers they are trying to give out). Not that I agree with the content, but if you just walk by, they will cause no harm.
The people trying to stop you on the sidewalk or in the casinos that offer something for nothing but your time, are in my opinion, weasels! Do not speak to them, look at them or acknowledge them in any way! They are trained to get you to buy timeshares. They are persuasive, but resist at all costs (unless you want a time share and a free show ticket). It will cost you hours of your time and high pressure sales tactics (not why we go on vacation!)
- Tip - Adjust Your Sleeping Patterns!
- Porn Slappers and Time Share Weasels!
The people handing out semi-nude papers are called Porn Slappers. In my opinion, they are harmless. Most of them are families, trying to earn a wage and are not allowed by law to make physical contact with you (that is why they slap the papers they are trying to give out). Not that I agree with the content, but if you just walk by, they will cause no harm.
The people trying to stop you on the sidewalk or in the casinos that offer something for nothing but your time, are in my opinion, weasels! Do not speak to them, look at them or acknowledge them in any way! They are trained to get you to buy timeshares. They are persuasive, but resist at all costs (unless you want a time share and a free show ticket). It will cost you hours of your time and high pressure sales tactics (not why we go on vacation!)
Other than that, I have no opinion on the subject!
- The Eye In the Sky
- Free Nathan's Hot Dogs!
http://www.nathansfamous.com
Love These hot dogs!
Thanks, Ken & Marilyn
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