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My collection of shredded chicken, from leftover roasted chickens, was growing and I wanted to use some of it to clear some space in my freezer. (Ice cream season is coming and I will need that space!) After searching around for a while I came across the concept of a king ranch chicken casserole which sounded really good. A chicken ranch casserole seems to be a creamy chicken casserole with texmex flavours that is layered like a lasagna using corn tortillas. I had been thinking about doing something with a creamy poblano sauce for a while and this seemed like the perfect time to.
Most of the recipes that I came across called for canned creamed soups to form the base of the sauce but I was determined to do it without them. I started by sauteing the vegetables in more butter than I would normally use so that I could sprinkle in some flour to form a roux and thicken the chicken stock. I finished the creamy part of the casserole off with some milk and sour cream for a bit of tanginess. For the texmex flavours, I used those poblano peppers and some jalapeno peppers, canned chopped green chilies, chipotle chili powder, cumin, oregano and cilantro. With all of the chili heat in the dish I thought that some corn would go well to take the edge off. Of course it is really hard to not top off a texmex dish like this with some ooey gooey melted cheese.
The king ranch chicken casserole was easy to make and it was super tasty! I over filled my baking dish and some of the sauce bubbled over. Luckily I always bake things like this on a baking sheet so I was saved from having to clean up a big mess in the oven. The chicken casserole was nice and creamy and cheesy and good! This dish is packed with so many of the texmex flavours that I like so much and it sure is a winner in my books. I am looking forward to enjoying the leftovers for lunches over the next few days.
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 red pepper (chopped)
- 1 poblano pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 jalapenos (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin (toasted and ground)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded)
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup corn
- 1 lime (juice)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cheese (grated)
- Melt the butter in a pan.
- Add the onion, red pepper and poblano pepper and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic jalapenos, chili powder and cumin and saute unto fragrant, about a minute.
- Mix in the flour and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and simmer until the liquid thickens.
- Add the chicken, tomatoes, green chilies, milk and oregano and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the corn, lime juice, sour cream, cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce over the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan.
- Top with a layer formed with 1/2 of the tortillas.
- Top with a layer of 1/2 of the the sauce.
- Top with a layer of 1/2 of the the cheese.
- Top with a layer of the remaining tortillas.
- Top with a layer of the remaining sauce.
- Top with a layer of the remaining cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the sides are bubbling and the top is golden brown.


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How Capital One Uses Video to Drive Social Strategy
Recently, Capital One unveiled a light-hearted digital video series intended to promote its mobile banking offering.
Banks have been wading into social media, including video, somewhat cautiously, figuring out the best way to engage customers -- and potential future customers -- without appearing overbearing.
Capital One, among others, have utilized one of the best ways to do this: humor.
I asked Pat McLean, VP, Brand Strategy for Capital One, about how the bank is using video as part of it's overall social media plan.
Bank Systems & Technology: How big of a role does video play in Capital One's overall social media strategy?
McLean: Video is becoming a more important medium in our social media strategy. There are things you can do with video on social media that you can't do on other channels, such as build a story quicker. Video as part of our social media strategy will continue to grow and become more prominent.
BS&T: Is Capital One promoting an upgrade or new version of its mobile banking, or is this to raise awareness to its existing mobile banking product?
McLean One of the main drivers of mobile adoption is simply awareness, which we expect this campaign to generate in the typical, entertaining Capital One way. Mobile is an integrated part of Capital One's marketing communications strategy and is an increasingly important channel for acquiring and servicing customers. We did launch a new version of our mobile app late last year, which sported a new look and feel. Through the ads we are directing users to www.whilebanking.com. This is serves as our microsite where we provide customers information on the benefits of using mobile banking.
BS&T: How does Capital One envision social media overall as a channel, is it for customer engagement only or for also potentially delivering financial services, if not now then in the future?
McLean: Social media is a great place to interact with customers. We have a multi-channel strategy that is tailored for each channel. Ultimately, it is about meeting customers in their channel of choice, which will often depend on where they are and what they are doing. Social media is a place for conversation and interaction. At the moment, it is not a place to transact. There are other preferable channels, which are tried, tested and secure.
[See Also: Banks Can't Afford to Be Afraid of Social Media]
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32 killed in major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake
In this video image taken from Japan's NHK TV, ships and boats are washed ashore in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefectur, Japan Friday March 11, 2011 following a masive earth quake.TOKYO –
A powerful tsunami spawned by the largest earthquake in Japan's recorded history slammed the eastern coast Friday, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people as widespread fires burned out of control. Authorities said at least 32 people were killed.
Japan Tsunami - Wall of Water - March 2011 - Raw Footage
Wall of water moves inland destroying everything. Japan Tsunami and Earthquake 2011.The magnitude 8.9 offshore quake was followed by at least 19 aftershocks, most of them of more than magnitude 6.0. Dozens of cities and villages along a 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometer) stretch of coastline were shaken by violent tremors that reached as far away as Tokyo, hundreds of miles (kilometers) from the epicenter.
A utility company in northeastern Japan reported a fire in a turbine building of nuclear power plant. A tsunami warning was issued for the entire Pacific, including areas as far away as South America, the entire U.S. West Coast, Canada and Alaska.
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least 32 people were killed.
"The earthquake has caused major damage in broad areas in northern Japan," Prime Minister Naoto Kan said at a news conference.
Even for a country used to earthquakes, this one was of horrific proportions. It unleashed a 23-foot (7-meter) tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.
Large fishing boats and other sea vessels rode high waves into the cities, slamming against overpasses. Upturned and partially submerged vehicles were seen bobbing in the water.
Waves of muddy waters swept over farmland near the city of Sendai, carrying buildings, some on fire, inland as cars attempted to drive away. Sendai airport, north of Tokyo, was inundated with cars, trucks, buses and thick mud deposited over its runways. Fires spread through a section of the city, public broadcaster NHK reported.
The tsunami roared over embankments, washing cars, houses and farm equipment inland before reversing directions and carrying them out to sea. Flames shot from some of the houses, probably because of burst gas pipes.
"Our initial assessment indicates that there has already been enormous damage," Chief government spokesman Yukio Edano said. "We will make maximum relief effort based on that assessment."
Associated Press writers Jay Alabaster, Mari Yamaguchi, Tomoko A. Hosaka and Yuri Kageyama contributed to this report.


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In an e-mail sent to BSD project leader Theo de Raadt, former NETSEC CTO Gregory Perry has claimed that NETSEC developers helped the FBI plant "a number of backdoors" in the OpenBSD cryptographic framework approximately a decade ago.
Perry says that his nondisclosure agreement with the FBI has expired, allowing him to finally bring the issue to the attention of OpenBSD developers. Perry also suggests that knowledge of the FBI's backdoors played a role in DARPA's decision to withdraw millions of dollars of grant funding from OpenBSD in 2003.
"I wanted to make you aware of the fact that the FBI implemented a number of backdoors and side channel key leaking mechanisms into the OCF, for the express purpose of monitoring the site to site VPN encryption system implemented by EOUSA, the parent organization to the FBI," wrote Perry.
"This is also probably the reason why you lost your DARPA funding, they more than likely caught wind of the fact that those backdoors were present and didn't want to create any derivative products based upon the same."
The e-mail became public when de Raadt forwarded it to the OpenBSD mailing list on Tuesday, with the intention of encouraging concerned parties to conduct code audits. To avoid entanglement in the alleged conspiracy, de Raadt says that he won't be pursuing the matter himself. Several developers have begun the process of auditing the OpenBSD IPSEC stack in order to determine if Perry's claims are true.
"It is alleged that some ex-developers (and the company they worked for) accepted US government money to put backdoors into our network stack," de Raadt wrote. "Since we had the first IPSEC stack available for free, large parts of the code are now found in many other projects/products. Over 10 years, the IPSEC code has gone through many changes and fixes, so it is unclear what the true impact of these allegations are."
OpenBSD developers often characterize security as one of the project's highest priorities, citing their thorough code review practices and proactive auditing process as key factors that contribute to the platform's reputedly superior security. If Perry's allegations prove true, the presence of FBI backdoors that have gone undetected for a decade would be a major embarrassment for OpenBSD.
The prospect of a federal government agency paying open source developers to inject surveillance-friendly holes in operating systems is also deeply troubling. It's possible that similar backdoors could potentially exist on other software platforms. It's still too early to know if the claims are true, but the OpenBSD community is determined to find out if they are.
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The Iran hostage thriller Argo was a surprise best-drama winner at the Golden Globes, beating out the Civil War epic Lincoln, which had emerged as an awards-season favourite.
Argo also claimed the directing prize for Ben Affleck, a prize that normally bodes well for an Academy Award win - except he missed out on an Oscar nomination this time.
Affleck's now in an unusual position during Hollywood's long awards season, taking home the top filmmaking trophy at the second-highest film honours knowing he does not have a shot at an Oscar.
And the night left Argo taking home the top prize at the Globes but standing as a longshot for best picture at the February 24 Oscars, where films almost never win if their directors are not nominated.
In a breathless, rapid-fire speech, Affleck gushed over the names of other nominees presenter Halle Berry had read off: Steven Spielberg for Lincoln, Ang Lee for Life of Pi, Kathryn Bigelow for Zero Dark Thirty and Quentin Tarantino for Django Unchained.
"Look, I don't care what the award is. When they put your name next to the names she just read off, it's an extraordinary thing in your life," Affleck said.
Les Miserables was named best musical or comedy, while Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway claimed acting prizes.
Besides the three wins for Les Miserables and two for Argo, the show was a mixed bag, with awards spreads around a number of films.
Lincoln came in leading with seven nominations but lost all but one, for Daniel Day-Lewis as best actor in the title role of Lincoln.
"If I had this on a timeshare basis with my wonderful gifted colleagues, I might just hope to keep it for one day of the year, and I'd be happy with that," said Day-Lewis, who previously won a Globe for There Will Be Blood and is a two-time Oscar winner with a strong shot at a third.
Zero Dark Thirty star Jessica Chastain won the Globe for dramatic actress as a CIA agent obsessively pursuing Osama bin Laden.
Other acting prizes went to Jennifer Lawrence as best musical or comedy actress for the oddball romance Silver Linings Playbook and Austrian Christoph Waltz as supporting actor for the slave-revenge tale Django Unchained.
Les Miserables, the musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel earned Jackman the Globe for musical or comedy actor as tragic hero Jean Valjean. Hathaway won supporting actress as a single mother forced into prostitution.
"Thank you for this lovely blunt object that I will forevermore use as a weapon against self-doubt," Hathaway said.
Jackman was a bit hoarse from the flu, but his Globe win seemed to be the right antidote.
"I was kicking myself for not getting the flu shot, but it appears that you don't need one. I feel great," Jackman said.
But when it comes to Hollywood's highest honours, Les Miserables already has a big obstacle, also failing to earn a best-director slot for filmmaker Tom Hooper at the February 24 Oscars.
Last Thursday's Oscar nominations held some shockers, including the omission of Affleck from the directing line-up, along with fellow Globe nominee Bigelow.
Bigelow and Affleck also were nominated for top honours by the Directors Guild of America, whose contenders usually match up closely with the Oscar field.
Former President Bill Clinton upstaged Hollywood's elite with a surprise appearance to introduce Spielberg's Civil War epic Lincoln, which was up for best drama.
The film chronicles Abraham Lincoln's final months as he tries to end the war and find common ground in a divided Congress to pass the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery.
Lincoln's effort was "forged in a cauldron of both principle and compromise", Mr Clinton said.
"This brilliant film shows us how he did it and gives us hope that we can do it again."
Amy Poehler, co-host of the Globes with Tina Fey, gushed afterward: "Wow, what an exciting special guest! That was Hillary Clinton's husband!"
Lawrence won as best actress in a musical or comedy for her role as a troubled widow in a shaky new relationship. The Globe winners in musical or comedy categories often are not factors at the Oscars, which tend to favour heavier dramatic roles.
But Silver Linings Playbook is a crowd-pleasing comic drama with deeper themes than the usual comedy.
And Lawrence - a 2010 Oscar nominee for her breakout film Winter's Bone who shot to superstardom with The Hunger Games - delivers a nice mix of humour and melancholy.
"What does this say? I beat Meryl," Lawrence joked as she looked at her award, referring to fellow nominee and multiple Globe winner Meryl Streep.
Lawrence went on to thank her mother for believing in her and her father for making her maintain a sense of humour.
Waltz won supporting actor for his role as a genteel bounty hunter who takes on an ex-slave as apprentice.
The win was Waltz's second supporting-actor prize at the Globes, both of them coming in Tarantino films.
Waltz's violent but paternal and polite Django character is a sharp contrast to the wickedly bloodthirsty Nazi he played in his Globe and Oscar-winning role in Tarantino's 2009 tale Inglourious Basterds.
"Let me gasp," said Waltz, whose competition included Django co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.
"Quentin, you know that my indebtedness to you and my gratitude knows no words."
Tarantino won the screenplay prize for Django Unchained. He thanked his cast and also the group of friends to whom he reads work-in-progress for reaction.
"You guys don't know how important you are to my process. I don't want input. I don't want you to tell me if I'm doing anything wrong. Heavens forbid," Tarantino said.
"When I read it to you, I hear it through your ears, and it lets me know I'm on the right track."
The Scottish tale Brave won for best animated film. It was the sixth win for Disney's Pixar Animation unit in the seven years since the Globes added the category.
Austrian director Michael Haneke's old-age love story Amour, a surprise best-picture nominee for the Oscars, won the Globe for foreign-language film.
The top prize winner at last May's Cannes Film Festival, Amour is a grim yet moving portrait of an elderly woman tended by her husband as she is incapacitated by age.
Pop star Adele and co-writer Paul Epworth won for best song for their theme tune to the James Bond adventure Skyfall.
"Oh, my God!" Adele gushed repeatedly, before offering gratitude to the group that presents the Globes.
"I'd like to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press. I never thought I'd say that."
The prize for musical score went to Mychael Danna for the lost-at-sea tale Life of Pi.
Show hosts Fey and Poehler, who co-starred in the 2008 big-screen comedy Baby Mama, had a friendly rivalry at the Globes. Both were nominated for best actress in a TV comedy series, Fey for 30 Rock and Poehler for Parks and Recreation.
"Tina, I just want to say that I very much hope that I win," Poehler told Fey at the start of the show.
"Thank you. You're my nemesis. Thank you," Fey replied.
Neither won. Lena Dunham claimed the comedy series Globe for Girls.
After that, Fey and Poehler showed up on stage with cocktail glasses, Fey joking that it was time to start drinking.
"Everyone's getting a little loose now that we're all losers," Poehler said.
Among other TV winners, Julianne Moore won a best-actress Globe for her role as Sarah Palin in Game Change, which also was picked as best TV miniseries or movie and earned Ed Harris a supporting-actor prize.
Best actor in a miniseries or movie went to Kevin Costner for Hatfields & McCoys.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
What Do You Buy and What Do You Sew?
I think we probably all have that one type of garment that's so fun to make that we'd never buy it in a store again (mine is pencil skirts). And then there are the things that you technically could sew for yourself, but it just doesn't seem like an enjoyable use of precious sewing time. So, the question of the day is: What do you like to make for yourself and what do you prefer to buy ready-to-wear?
Knit tops are a big one for me. Sure, I have a serger (thanks to Mom!) but I use it primarily to finish my seam allowances. I suppose I could whip up a bunch of knit tops on it, but I honestly prefer to stock up on them ready-to-wear. I love a nice ruffled knit top (like the adorable "tutu tank" from Anthro above) and they're great in neutrals that I can pair with bright pencil skirts and black tights for work.
Also on my list of garments I buy rather than sew are camisoles and cardigans. And while I love to make my own slips (tutorial here!), I pick up undies at the store. I even took a panty-making workshop last year, and while it was super fun, it isn't something that I've really gotten into on my own.
So how about you: What do you prefer to buy rather than sew? Have you ever sewn things for yourself that most people would consider odd - shoes, sweaters, or bras, for example?
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Boy, our minds run along the same track. I think a lot of the decisions about 'make vs. buy' for me rest in terms of 'perceived value' and 'disastrous effect if it doesn't fit correctly'. So, I'm working on a coat also (because I can build in more personal value for the amount of money spent plus with my short arms, I'd end up having the shorten the sleeves on any coat that I would buy). I also tend to spend more of my sewing time on getting things that I want that I can't find where I live - this fall/winter schedule includes a couple of warm long sleeved knit dresses. If I could find a source of nice warm sweater knits, I'd make more because a sweater dress is something I can pop on, throw a jacket and scarf on top of and I'm ready for work in a flash.
ReplyDelete- Kathi GDecember 3, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Jeans. I tried to make a pair of jeans once. Not fun and didn't fit very well. I prefer to buy my jeans. Also, I buy my knit tops. When I make something I like to think I'll have it forever. Knit tops come and go in my wardrobe that I can't see investing the time in making them.
ReplyDelete I've been reading your post for a while now, and, indeed, our minds run the same track!
I'm now working on a blouse (to try out the pattern, to use it as a standard), but i do'nt think i will be making lots of blouses hereafther...
And further: PJ's, undie's, shirts, jeans and overcoats aren't and won't be on my wishlist- ChristineDecember 3, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Ugh, I don't even try to sew knits, even though I also have a serger. Too much hastle. And I don't think I'll ever make pants... I don't know why, it just doesn't seem very fun to me. But I love making skirts and dresses, and the occasional top if I actually find a pattern I like.
ReplyDelete There used to be a lot more things on my "won't make" list, but I have found that as I have tried them, I've had a lot of fun making them! I never thought I'd make my own jeans, but recently made a pair, and I'll never buy jeans again - RTW just doesn't fit as well as mine. I don't make my own undies/bras or shoes, but everything else is fair game! Same for my kids.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a terribly advanced sewer so have never tried anything in jersey, but I agree with other commenters in general that I try to devote sewing time to things I couldn't just pick up in the shops, like party dresses in styles I want, or a pinafore dress if I take a notion for one and they're not in fashion.
I have a little pet annoyance relevant to this topic, which is when people are so obsessed with their hobby/craft that they try to make everything out of it, even things that never should be (you could so easily have a 'Most awesomely inappropriate use of a craft' competition). For example, I knit and I see people on the internet knitting or crocheting skirts. That seems crazy to me - surely that's what dressmaking and woven or machine-knit fabric are for! On the other hand, if I wanted to make a cardigan or jumper (sweater), I'd probably turn to knitting first rather than dressmaking, since when we use jersey for those garments, all we're saying is that knit fabrics are best for them, in which case you might as well knit your own. I completely understand that people enjoy doing one thing and not others, but still, knitted G-strings?I love to sew knit tops! Actually, I would prefer to sew my entire wardrobe, but I do have a few RTW items in there still. My problem is I don't quite sew enough to keep up with the clothes I really could use. Pants are a bit of a stumbling point for me - I haven't yet made a pair of casual pants in a flattering style that fits me really well, but I have high hopes for overcoming that in the near future!
One thing I don't foresee myself sewing is bras. I've found a line of RTW bras that fit me well, and I prefer the seamless cups that can't really be duplicated in home sewing. I have made my own panties, though. :)I have a different situation because I have 6 kids. What I buy depends on the child -
17yo ds - I make occasional things like ties and vests for church. He has also discovered that I make wonderful knit shirts, similar to the $40 that he likes from the expensive stores.
14yo dd - I made her winter coat. She likes me to make her skirts, tops, and dresses for church.
12yo dd - She likes me to make anything for her - pants, shirts, skirts, dresses.
9 & 7 yo boys - I make button down shirts, church trousers (with buttonhole elastic for better fit), and knit shirts for playing.
4yo dd - I make about 90% of what she wears. It often takes little material for shirts and pants. And dresses that she likes - frilly, heirloom, smocked - are much less expensive by making them.
I sew anything I want for me. I also make almost all our pj's.
I sew because I can and I enjly doing it. Not because it saves money at times (except for my 4yo dd).
I normally buy underthings, jeans, socks, and other things.I am completely unexperienced with knits, mostly due to lack of a serger. So, I buy all knits, pijamas (I prefer knit pijamas), swimsuits and underwear. But, I would really love to start sewing them all.
I buy garments that I find pretty, affordable and well fitting. The more experienced I get as a seamstress, the more challenging sewing projects appeal to me. So, as I evolve, I pick projects that inspire me and motivate me to work on them.
I have just one rule - I've gotta have fun while sewing!My rule is: I don't make things I can buy. That means, if I can afford it, I can buy it (I very often can't afford the things I really want, like a custom-tailored red cashmere coat, for example). I can, however, afford underwear :-) Also, it means I make things that I can't buy because they don't make them to fit me -- all my trousers and jeans are made by me, and I bless the day I learned to sew. Also skirts and (should I ever happen to wear any) dresses are on my list for making. I can buy nice tops that fit, so I'm less likely to make them, but I do make them sometimes because I want a particular detail. And I hate shopping, so sometimes I make things for that reason. I buy shoes and socks.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 10:05 AM
After 30 years of sewing I've made almost one of everything! I love a challenge! I have "settled" into making garments that are different from anything you can find in the stores or are too expensive. My favorite "look" is a tunic/dress with leggings and boots. It has been for years, and now that the fashion world has caught up with me, I can actually find leggings much cheaper than I can make them.
So what I will buy actually changes with what's in the stores that season.
I won't waste what little sewing time I have on basics that you can get in ready to wear, usually on sale and still well made!
And I have to admit, sewing basic t-shirts over and over bore me to death! ;) If anyone besides me actually saw my bras I might make those! Not. I make all my own bras and panties. I have a big cup size and a smaller ribcage so it's impossible to find my size locally and I'm always afraid to order them online. I do buy jeans since I don't have the patience to sew them. Also, if I find a really good sale I may pick up knit and/or woven tops.
ReplyDeleteHaha! That's funny - I bought the dress (just like the top pictured in your post) from Anthro - and although it was expensive - it was just easier than piecing all those knit strips (I have a picture on a blog post where I was undecided about the top/dress). I'm toying with embarking on a "I'm only sewing things and not buying anything" for 2010 but am wimping out a bit on committing to that as I'm such a beginner. I love RTW designer jeans - I know I could make jeans but there are so many great manufacturers out there right now. I would definitely make dress pants and skirts from now on! My goal is a wonderful fitted suit to wear in the future.
ReplyDelete- AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Jeans and pants in general I'm not brave enough to sew. I think the prospect of learning how to fit pants is a bit daunting. I'll get there someday.
I will always buy my bras. I don't think I could ever engineer enough support otherwise. I've never felt like camisoles were worth the time to make, though I do like sewing knit tops...sometimes they're a nice break from wovens.
I think sleeveless woven tops are my favorite thing to sew. Mostly I just love being able to sew in fabrics that I love and know that if I bought it, I'd have to pay through the nose for it's general lack of syntheticness. I rarely pick something off the rack and think--wow, that's an awesome color or, that print is fantastic. interesting topic and comments so far! I mainly sew dresses and tops for myself and have just finished a wool jacket. Am considering sewing my own swimwear after a recent strap breakage mid-stroke. I would never sew jeans or do anything with lots of beads / embroidery. I buy more now than I used to but I go through a 'how much did this cost to make?' inquisition in my head first. I tried to make a bra once but it was a bit of a blunder and never got worn. I also buy the kind of jersey tops I could make cheaply and quickly on the overlocker but I really don't like cutting out stretch knits, something bad always happens!
ReplyDelete- AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 10:15 AM
I definitely make my own dresses, skirts, and blouses. Since I am shortwaisted, it is far less hassle to make them than find something in the store just to take it to be tailored.
I would never sew knits of any kind-- I find, they are usually inexpensive and they fit off the rack, so why bother? And...I probably would never sew jeans and it is a maybe on the pants.
Last year I made two winter coats and three jackets. I love, love what I made and would do it again. Yet, I just fell in love with a jacket at Anthro. which I am thinking of... If only there were time I would love to try to sew all my clothes, but time is a luxury item. So I buy all the basics, such as undies, bra, knits, jeans etc.
One thing I rarely even look at in stores are skirts, they are so easy to make, and make to fit.
As I started my sewing in a medieval society (SCA) I've done some projects that are a bit... strange. Like sewing my own shoes, and sewing a tent/medieval pavillion. =)Even though I've seen incredible non-professional jeans on the blogs, that's one thing I just can't imagine making. Not even back when I made the majority of my clothes.
So, for me, jeans, button-down shirts (with button plackets, collar stands, and cuffs), underwire bras, and anything in chiffon-like materials are things that I'm willing to buy in stores.I generally just sew skirts and pajamas. Store bought pajama pants never seem to be long enough so I've been making my own for years. And skirts are so easy to make that it almost doesn't make sense to buy them.
There are a lot of things that I don't normally sew, and things I haven't sewed before, but the only thing I don't see myself ever sewing is jeans.I sew things I can't find in a store. My Obama dress for example. I mean, really, where do you find a suitably dramatic 4th of July dress?
My boyfriend loves turtles & monkeys. So I've made him turtle pj pants & a quilt. You know how hard it is to find cute turtle themed stuff for a 14 year old trapped in the body of a 48 year old?
I buy everything else. I'm not a good enough seamstress to get the fit right on stuff that I can wear to work. So for now my sewing is for fun. Hopefully once I survive the holidays I can start sewing again for myself, and actually wear the stuff I make on a regular basis.Hmm... If it's something that I need before I know I'll get around to sewing it, and it's relatively inexpensive, I'll buy it. If it's a really lovely item in an unusual fabric that I don't think I could find, or in a style that I don't think I could replicate with my current skills, I'll buy it. I will pretty much always let myself buy sweaters. I have some sweater knits and can't wait to work with them, but it's so hard to find good ones, and there are a lot of cool styles I could never sew because the sweater is knitted, not sewn. I will not let myself buy any skirts, though - they're the one thing I know I can make easily!
ReplyDeleteThe problem with me is that when I go to the stores and see some clothes, I think "Mmm, I guess I can sew it"..........BUT of course NOT! First, I'm new sweing, second, there are too many things that I find too difficult to sew, third, I can't find the correct fabric to do it.
BUT, I'm just gonna start with a coat....of course , a simple one, with no lining, just the fabric....a cheap fabric so I can make mistakes and don't feel TOO sad hahahahahahaI sewed a bra for fun, thinking I really preferred to buy them. I thought I preferred those one-piece molded cups. But now that I have a nicely fitting pattern, I find I like the sewn cups better. They are just prettier. Also, I adjusted the pattern to be a little more comfortable than RTW.
Jeans, however, I prefer to buy. I'd rather try on 20 pairs of jeans to find a good fit than sew them. You don't know the fit until they are 99% finished.I'm one of the odd folks in the world in that I've gotten to the point that I try to make as many of my clothes as possible (Wardrobe Refashion Lifer) mainly for fit and, well, I hate shopping for clothes. The only things that I buy retail are underthings (one day I'll get to these), hosiery and shoes. I used to be a shopping demon until retail forgot about women in my age group -- it is very hard to find clothing for a business casual office in the stores -- it seems the clothes are either too young or too old for my taste. But that's how things are in my little piece of Florida - they assume everyone is either 20 or retired -- no inbetween, no women with jobs in professional offices. Maybe if I lived somewhere else, I'd shop more. Until then, I sew therefore I am clothed in age appropriate, office appropriate attire.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a hard and fast rule for what i sew and what i buy. I don't buy new, full priced clothing ever. We have a great name brand discount place in town, and if you're like me and love to dig there's a ton of amazing deals on higher end stuff and plenty of basics for $1 if you shop at the right time from good stores/brands. I can't sew something for less than that - so even if it needs altering, I tend to go this route when I just need a non-specific wardrobe boost. Other than that, I only shop thrift stores/vintage places.
Basically, I tend to sew the things that I want specifically, like copying vintage dresses, or high-end modern things. My problem is there really aren't any decent places to buy fabric, so I have just as much of a hunt to find nice fabric as I would looking for the finished item.
I have yet to tackle undies/bras, but if I ever find the right fabric for me, I'll never go back to store bought. I have yet to find anything ready made that really fits properly.
As for shoes, they're on the top of my 'to-make' list. I made a custom last ages ago - just need to find the proper soling before I can have anything wearable.
I don't have a desire to make something as momentous as a coat - unless of course I find just the right shade of emerald green wool before I find my perfect coat, but the chances of that happening are very slim indeed.
One thing I doubt I will ever sew again - basic button up shirts. Too much time for something I could buy at a thrift store for $1, when I could be spending my sewing time making dresses...Like many of the others here, I don't sew knit tops (why reinvent the wheel? I can buy decent ones in the store, and I find them boring to sew) - however, I do like working with knits. I also don't sew jeans, as they are a bit of a pain in the behind and those are the one type of pant I can usually find inseam lengths on in the stores. I make pretty much all of my other pants, as I am 5'11", and finding dress pants and other pants is usually a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteKnitters hear that all the time about socks. But knitting socks can be fun and some knitters enjoy the process. Certainly, a finished hand knit pair of socks is more unique and beautiful than anything I've seen in a store. For me, I enjoy sewing (and knitting!) and would prefer to sew all my clothes simply because I really enjoy it and feel that's the only way I can express myself through clothing. I sometimes see garments in stores that I really like and feel express who i am, but not very often anymore. I can't think of anything I prefer buying rather than sewing. Unfortunately, I don't have much time to sew nowadays since I have 3 small kids, so I'm glad your mother is right that clothing is available in stores. ;) About the only thing I won't bother (for the most part) to sew is a basic t=shirt.
I love the camisole in the photo, btw!I love when you bring up things that are so relevant. I was just rambling on about this topic to my husband last night. For me, it comes down to cost and the time I put into things. I have to admit that much of my RTW comes from Costco. I can get Calvin Klein jeans for $20 and cute knit tops and sweaters for $10-$20. I couldn't buy the supplies I'd need for that price. let alone the time that would be invested. With 2 kids under 2 I have to prioritize. I make fancy dresses and home decor stuff mostly. For my little ones I make most things because it is more cost effective. The one adventure I would encourage is making your own sexy panties and camis from stretch lace. It comes down to cost again and it is fun. I thought it was crazy at first but now I'm hooked. I have also been wondering does anyone have a good source online for lace fabrics?
ReplyDeleteI tend to sew things that I have a hard time fitting such as dresses, coats, fitted shirts and skirts.
I buy things like undergarments, socks, cardigans and t shirts since those fit well. I normally don't make jeans because I can buy them; however I did make a pair for the fun of it and I loved them until the fabric shrank (even after 2 washings).
My one violation of the don't make what I can buy rule is I made several swimsuits this summer. I can buy them off of the rack but not in a vintage style with the cute skulls, leopard or hawaiian print fabric.
I guess I would make a tshirt if I found an amazing piece of fabric.I love to make knit tops! they are so easy and so variable you can just go crazy with them. I like to make skirts and blouses. I really only buy jeans and shoes... and purses. things I really don't have the means to make. I've started making a lot of dresses as well because I can never seem to find ready to wear ones I like. I also buy underwear type things, tights, bras, panties... things that I wouldn't have patience to make :)
ReplyDeleteMy sewing teacher alsways said she made the good stuff at home and bought the rest. So she'd make herslef a pair of pants that would have cost over $200 retail but happily shell out for a pair of jeans.
That said since I'm slowly building my sewing skills I'll still knock up a pair of PJ bottoms. I'm working on the Betsy Ross Apartment pants (they have pockets!) right now and I love em. Sadly I'm giving them to my Mum for xmas but I'll be making myself a pair in the near future. Next on my list is a pencil skirt also from betsy Ross.I doubt I'll ever buy a skirt again, and am eager to learn to sew knits even though I'll continue to stock up on retail T-shirt basics. I've never in my life had a pair of RTW jeans that truly fit, so I'm in the process of learning to tailor a basic jeans pattern for my shape. (3 muslins in, and still tweaking, but I'll get there eventually, although at this rate it may be 2011 before I have something wearable finished.) I don't even wear pants more than a few times a year, but I couldn't resist the challenge! Things I'll never sew: undies of all kinds, for sure. And menswear-type shirts (plackets, buttoned cuffs, collars, all those button-holes, eesh!), well, maybe I shouldn't say "never" but they will be the last thing I attempt. Oh, and leather. I seriously doubt I will ever sew anything from leather.
ReplyDelete- Melinda H.December 3, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Ok did I just see the words "...knitted G-string"?! LOL!!!
I'm a girly girl and like to wear dresses and skirts daily even though I'm a SAHM. I hit up the fabric clearance sales and can easily bust out a bunch of skirts for much cheaper than I can purchase RTW so that's what I mainly sew.
I'll always buy RTW undies & bras. With a chest as small as mine, I need bras that are so padded that I'm practically bullet proof. - AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Hmmmm.... I definitely make most of my skirts and dresses, and have just started making my own blouses. I haven't tried making any knit tops yet, because I'd rather lick a wall than sew knits, so I buy them! I would like to make jackets because it's very hard to find styles and fits I like--I'm narrow-shouldered with a narrow ribcage and large cup size, and high-waisted too. I buy jeans and pants, but I would love to make myself nice pants....someday :-)
ReplyDelete I prefer to buy something when I either can't make it myself, or can't do so in an affordable manner (whether it is money or time I am spending) - it is so much easier (and cheaper) for me to make a blouse than trying to find the right vintage one in the right color for the right price, I have more options when I make my own pair of slacks, etc.
I'm with you that I'd rather buy knit things and cardigans/sweaters, and all underthings.- AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 3:12 PM
I would actually like to sew undies, as for me it´s very hard to find some that I like :).I wanted to make pants, but to me, that seems complicated, so I guess I will only buy them.
Jana - CarlottaDecember 3, 2009 at 3:19 PM
It's not as if I were a very experienced seamstress, but though I don't think I'll ever buy another skirt, I don't think I'll ever stop buying jeans either... I don't have a serger and I'm not daring enough to try the overlock stitch of my singer, so I also buy knit tops.
But what I really wish I were able not to buy is my lingerie, because I'm with Heather M on the big bust/small ribcage front... sadly, there are no bra patterns in France! I think there are certain things that just turn me off when i think about sewing them. For example, shoes! (bit of an odd one.. as there is much more of a process to them!). However, i get one of the biggest thrills from sewing my own nightwear. I love that no body else has the same nighties as me! x
ReplyDelete- AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 3:27 PM
I buy wardrobe basics, but things like corsets, items on the runway I may never be able to afford, and items that I know will never be available in my size are sewn by me.
ReplyDelete - TiffanyDecember 3, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Because I live in CA I do not have anyone around me who sews, so all my friends think I am not only brillant, but nuts too. I would perfer to sew everything, but with an 8 and 6 y/o I sew what I can. My one item I will NOT buy is pants. They fit so much better when I make them, that store bought pants completely annoy me. I haven't tried a trench coat yet, because it scares me a little, but eventually I will. I have patterns from Jalie for undies, but haven't felt the urge to do that just yet. I also LOVE to make bags and purses, will never buy one again. Happy sewing everyone!
ReplyDelete - Twill JillDecember 3, 2009 at 4:09 PM
I don't sew any "flopping around the house" clothes because it's depressing to make something - only to spill on it as I'm cooking or cleaning. And while I love sewing my own lingerie, I mostly buy it. Because (with my lousy love life) no one will see it but me and I prefer to make things I can get a little bit of recognition for.
ReplyDelete Interesting responses.The more I sew, the more I want to sew. The only RTW I have bought for myself in the last two years are bras, very thin socks, pantihose and shoes. I am planning to work out how to sew bras next. I also sew nearly everything for my children. I like sewing much more than shopping. This is why I sew everyday!
ReplyDeleteI, too, sometimes employ the "I don't make things I can buy" but the things I can buy are usually only cheap/thrifted. Mainly, I won't make any undergarment (socks, stockings, bra, etc.) or very basic items like camisoles and T's. I also wouldn't consider making jeans, except trouser jeans, but I don't tend to like making pants for some reason (hemming? There's two hems to do! Hilariously, I have to hem most of the pants I buy anyway, though) I enjoy making dresses and skirts and some tops. I have learned to knit and have knit one cardigan. I have a stash of yarn waiting for other sweaters and cardigans to be knit up. I think I would enjoy making my whole wardrobe given the time, with the only exception of underwear. I would even like to learn cobbling if I had the chance, but probably would not often employ the knowledge.
ReplyDeleteI'm just generally a hard fit. I'm big across the front chest, AND I'm busty, however my upper back measurement is tiny. Then I've got booty, and really muscled legs to make things even more difficult.
I buy pants, even though they're hard to find, because I can usually get expensive brand, washable, wide leg dress pants for under $40. I buy bras because I can't be bothered to make them, and I buy tshirts because it's too much of a hassle to set in the neck band without a serger.
I make skirts (most of my wardrobe is skirts!), underwear, costumes, dresses, and I recently got a tights pattern I'm planning on testing out this afternoon. I also hike, and since "fat" women apparently don't exercise, I have been modifying mens clothing, but for next season, I'll be making my own. Thankfully there's a store that supplies the fancy wicking and quick-dry fabrics in town. :)
I've even sewn my own socks. They were for costume purposes, but I'm going to translate the pattern into "knit fabric" instead of "bias cut wool" and make some more, just because I can.I am trying to be fully dedicated to sewing a complete wardrobe. Sewing underwear seems really exciting to me. But I am a nerd and a geek and just plain weird. The only thing i haven't been tempted to sew is jeans. And i think i would still mostly buy basics like tees and tanks and i recently bought a pair of sweatpants. It is extremely time consuming and seemingly never ending to sew everything though. And sales are very tempting...
ReplyDeleteI sew dresses, shirts and anything that needs to fit well. I'm a Plus size with a short waist and big bust so finding off-the-rack wovens that fit is a nightmare.
I buy stretch tops as these are cheap and fit isn't as much of an issue. I make my own gym pants tho' 'cos + size gym clothes in Oz are shockingly bad.
I don't plan on making undies at this stage, but may attempt them once, just for the fun of it.
Often the piece I make is influenced by the fabric. I buy vintage from ebay and it usually tells me what I'll be making.Because I sew for fun and have been working on building my skills, I continue to try a number of things that I may not have ever bought in a store. I am not much of a skirt person, but I have made a bunch of them learning to sew! I decided I would learn to sew knits no matter what, and after I set my mind to it and had a few disasters, I finally got the hang of it, and ended up with some really cute knit tops for all occasions. This is great because I wear a knit top nearly every day to work with a suit or cardigan. So, it is quite fun to be able to say, "oh this old thing? I made it" and be so secretly pleased!
ReplyDeleteIn general I do not sew many knits (hemming them continues to elude me). Also, I do not sew workout clothes (which make up about 60% of my wardrobe because of my job/graduate research/hobbies).
I prefer to sew things that I have difficulty finding in stores in my size. Nothing off the rack fits me when it comes to pants, suits, etc. I will never buy pants again because I have a perfectly fit pattern (low rise, tab front closure, optional pockets). I have never been able to find a blazer/suit jacket to fit, so that is on my list of Things to Sew. I sew dresses in different patterns and fabrics that are not easy to find due to current fashion trends (hence my tendency to only sew vintage patterns).
I am fortunate enough to own two pairs of perfect fitting jeans I bought in South Africa (sadly I had to travel 9,000 miles to find a pair that fit), so there are no jeans in my foreseeable future. However, once they wear out I may have to try my own.I buy tops and some dresses. However, unless dresses and skirts are really long off the rack, I'd rather make them. "Tall" sizes are for women that are 5'9 or 5'10--- Not for a 6'0 woman. Dresses that should hit me at mid calf are barely below my knee, and forget knee length. It just doesn't happen.
I make my own pants and shorts as a matter of course, because I have a disease that makes it a necessity. See, I have lymphedema in both legs. What happens is that your lymph nodes, which are the garbage collectors of the body, break and the lymph fluid can't make it out of the affected limb(s). That makes it so that my legs are about 4X the size they should be, so buying pants is out. Instead, I make them. I widened the legs to the point where they can fit over layers and layers of compression bandaging comfortably without binding. They're almost as wide as bellbottoms, but I've made them as straight-leg trousers, just out of denim.Oh! One thing I forgot.... I'm going to try making my own shoes one of these days. Why? I figure I can make them a heck of a lot cheaper than I can buy them. It's not just my legs that are swollen, it's my feet, too. I can't get any kind of dress shoes off the rack. Nope, mine have to be custom made. And that carries a $600-$800 price tag. I've found a book, and I swear I'm going to try it one of these days.
I'm tired of wearing my Frankenstein shoes to church.I make skirts, dresses and pants. I have a few blouse patterns I'm waiting to try but haven't got around to. Knit tops are something I don't think I'll ever attempt. I always thought that pajamas were in this same basket for me, but I recently picked up a few vintage patterns for 50s nightgowns, made them in sheer silk/cotton blends (not the traditional nylon chiffon) and now I will never go back to RTW nightwear.
ReplyDeleteI just recently got back into sewing after a long hiatus, but I do know, like many, that I won't make jeans. Heck, I don't even hem jeans 'cause it messes up the fading around the hem and makes them look weird!
I have an odd shape as well, so blouses are a definite make for me - I have yet to find a button down that fits right. If it's OK in the shoulders, it pulls at the bust. If it's big enough to not pull at the bust, it looks like I'm swimming in it.
Dresses are an issues for me to - I have a looooong waist, so store bought never, ever ever looks right.
Skirts - lord, why would I buy? a yard of stretch wool at Mood is only $15. Compared to what, $80 and up for the same thing in a store? That everyone else has and that doesn't quite fit me right?
I also can't see myself sewing knits or underwear. Though I'm intrigued....Mostly though, it's all whim and fancy. One day I might buy it, the next day I might so it. I'm capricious like that :)
I actually just came back from visiting my parents in mississippi and had a freaking FIELD DAY at Hancock Fabrics. Simplicity patterns at 5 for $5 and $3.99 for Vogue. Plus fabric for three blouses, a robe, a pair of pants (my first!), a full skirted dress, a blazer (another first!) and flannel for robes and pajama bottoms. The ladies thought I was insane.
I don't know who was more excited - me, for all the bargains, or my poor madre, who finally had someone who WANTED to be at the fabric store with her.Funny, many of you don't like making knit tops, I make some and buy some. Knit pants, no way, I can buy them for less and easier than making. I have no real desire to make jeans, I rarely wear them,except Wranglers with boots. Underwear, cheaper to buy, bras, still cheaper to buy. I focus on dresses, knit tops, pajamas for kids.
ReplyDeleteI come from the school of re-fashion. While I by no means make all of my clothing, I alter almost everything. I have access to many cheap, amazing thrift/vintage store and only (1) mediocre fabric store. Because of this, it ends up being easier to buy vintage/thrift for fabric/general cut&style and alter to my preferences. It feels very late 40's WWII conservationist. I intend, soon, to make a woman's suit from a man's.
One thing I sew completely from scratch is blouses. I have the hardest time finding blouses that fit due to being very short-waisted and small-busted. I also make/radically alter dresses for the same reason.
I don't buy a lot of clothing. I only buy underwear and pantyhose new and tend to wear camisoles/slips as is too. However, after reading the comments, I am super inspired to make my own slips!I was just talking about this very topic with my mom recently too! :) I tend to sew a lot of things that are "hard to fit": skirts and dresses being my favorites, with the odd blouse here and there. It's just easier to tailor these things to my body shape than go through the frustration of trying to find off the rack versions that work! I also refashion a lot of my own cardigans, since I like mine fitted and cropped to the waist/upper hip (very 40s sweater girl-ish!), so in a way, I guess that is "making" them. lol. They're actually really easy to do (I'm posting a tutorial next week), which is probably why I keep doing it. lol. Some things I haven't really tackled yet, and still stick to the shops for: jeans, exercise/athletic wear, and coats (mostly because I've found such a good source in thrift shops for vintage ones ;).
One thing I really can't wait to try is sewing with knits! I've done a bit of knit sewing (two or three tops, a dress, and of course my cardigan refashions) on my regular machine, but I'm hoping to get a serger after the holidays. I just bought Wendy Mullen's "Sew U: Home Stretch" and am intrigued by the idea of creating my own knits wardrobe. That's another area I have a hard time fitting into many brand's fit model. :pGreat topic for discussion, thanks! Something I think is in many sewers thoughts, it certainly is in mine. Personally, I have signed up to the Wardrobe Refashion pledge, and have committed to following it for life, which throws up allsorts of issues about what to make. Recently I got stuck in to jersey fabric with the help of Sew U Home Stretch, and LOVE how quick making a T-shirt can be. I extended this to cut and sew knits to make my first jumper, though one day I plan to learn to knit to cover this need, and hopefully also socks. I can't imagine making my own shoes, tights or bras, but everything else I plan to dominate, or get second hand or try and make my existing ones last until that time! It's such an exciting feeling when you have some successes in a new type of garment, the possibilities really open up to you.


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Microsoft launches Outlook out of preview, experiences quick adoption rate
Microsoft has announced that the Outlook.com email service has come out of preview. The service was launched last year and has witnessed over 60 million consumers moving across to the new email service. David Law, Director of Product Management, notes that the team has implemented a number of improvements through lots of feedback received from users.
As well as officially launching the service, Microsoft will be kicking off a large marketing campaign worldwide to promote Outlook.com as a perfect email provider. There's a lot of confidence here too as the team will be upgrading millions of Hotmail accounts to the new Outlook.com experience. We've previously looked at Outlook.com with a number of helpful tutorials and tips on how to better use the service.
Microsoft introduced Outlook.com as a radical improvement to Hotmail and Windows Live. The 60 million user marker counts people who have signed in several times a month via the web browser, email client or smartphone. For the millions of Hotmail users who will be upgraded to Outlook.com, the Hotmail email address, password, messages, folders, contacts, rules, vacation responses and more will all remain the same.
The team expects all Hotmail accounts to be using Outlook.com by this summer - you can kick off the process today by simply logging into Outlook.com. There's also no requirement to upgrade to a outlook.com email address. It'll be interesting to see how Microsoft markets the Outlook email service as well as other cloud services, Windows and Windows Phone.
Speaking of marketing campaign, check out neat Outlook.com commercial below:
The refresh is running alongside the Messenger to Skype upgrade, which will be underway this coming April. We've already witnessed Microsoft rebrand itself, and 2013 will be the year when it simplifies its online services. Are you using Outlook.com? What do you make of the email service?
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Happy July! Now that we've completed our first winning month of the year, let's take this first day to rest up while keeping an eye on some of our NL West friends, all of which whom have games that start at 4p PT:
- Arizona @ New York Mets: Wade Miley (4-7, 4.55) vs. Shaun Marcum (1-9, 5.08). Shaun of the rolling over and playing dead? Well, the good news, I suppose, is that Marcum earned his first win of the year in his last outing, a 3-0 win over the White Sox in which Marcum went 8.0 IP. On the other hand, the D'backs don't see a real Met pitcher until game 3 of the series on Wednesday, when they draw Matt Harvey. Boo.
- San Diego @ Miami: Jason Marquis (9-3, 3.99) vs. Jose Fernandez (4-4, 2.98). Fernandez is tied for the team lead in wins, along with Dodger trade bait Ricky Nolasco (who is 4-8). Fernandez also leads the team in IP (84.2) and Ks (84), which by my math works out to about a K an inning. Graduate education, baby!
- San Francisco @ Cincinnati: Mike Kickham (0-2, 10.57) vs. Bronson Arroyo (6-6, 3.61). Kickham is pretty green, while Arroyo has long flowing hair. Put 'em together, and you've got the She-Hulk.
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How to Fix a Doorknob That's Come Loose
Reaching to open a door and having the knob actually come off in your hand is like a scene out of a silent movie, but it's something many of us have experienced. When this happens, your first thought might be, "I wish someone were here to see this!" while your second thought is likely be more practical: "Hey, don't I need this to open the door?" You do, indeed, Mr. Chaplin. Here's a simple tutorial on how to fix that knob, so you can be out the door and on your way toward the next low-hanging obstruction or dropped banana peel.
First, some terminology…
The entirety of a doorknob mechanism is called a lockset. That includes the two knobs or handles; the latch assembly that inserts into the door's edge; and the bolt, the metal shaft that slides in and out of the latch assembly. The metal plate that mounts to the door frame is called the strike plate (because the bolt strikes it when you close the door). Doors that lock are properly called locksets, while doors that don't have locks, such as for closets, are called passage locksets or passage sets. This is good to know if you have to buy a replacement lockset.
Now, back to that loose knob…
Doorknobs can be attached in a couple of different ways.
If the knob itself came off in your hand, it's probably the kind that slips over a cylindrical spindle, which is mounted to the door as part of the latch assembly. Look for a little slot on the door-end of the knob, then find a small, matching button on the side or underside of the spindle. Slip the knob back onto the spindle, aligning the slot with the button. Depress the button with a flathead screwdriver so you can slide the knob over it, and push the knob in until the button pops out through the slot. This often requires a little fidgeting to get the slot in just the right place.
If your lockset has a squarish, solid-metal shaft instead of a spindle, the knob is held on by a setscrew, located on the door-end of the knob. Hopefully, your setscrew is still there or is hiding somewhere on the floor below. If not, you'll need to find an exact replacement (or at least a small machine bolt with perfectly matched threading). Loosen the setscrew just enough so that it's not penetrating into the knob's opening. Most setscrews use an Allen wrench, but some take a flathead screwdriver.
Some shafts are threaded and some aren't. With a threaded shaft, screw the knob onto the shaft until it is snug with the door, then back it off a bit to allow for smooth rotation. Tighten the setscrew while turning the knob back and forth slightly at first, to ensure the screw is bearing down on one of the flat sides of the shaft. With an unthreaded shaft, simply slide the knob onto the shaft and tighten the setscrew. With either type, you can play around with the position of the knob (retightening the setscrew each time) to get it as snug as possible to the door without having it bind.
For extra credit…
If you really want to impress yourself and/or your housemates, here's how to tighten a loose lockset. Look for screws on the plate or rim between the doorknob and the door; only one side will have them. See screws? Tighten them with a regular (flathead or Phillips) screwdriver, alternating between the screws as you snug them down to ensure even pressure. Be careful not to overtighten, which can bind the knob and bolt action (this also why you should use a regular screwdriver and not a power screwdriver or a drill).
Don't see screws? Remove the knob by depressing the button (described earlier) with a small flathead screwdriver or other pointy tool and pulling the knob off of the spindle. Pry off the decorative cover (the one between the doorknob and the door itself; called an escutcheon) with a flathead screwdriver. This should reveal a plate with two screws. Tighten these screws as described in the preceding paragraph, then reinstall the plate and knob.
On the other hand, if you'd prefer to leave the whole project in someone else's lap, hire a professional handyman.
Philip Schmidt writes for Networx.com.
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Selling Your Home
For most families, their home is their largest financial asset, and deciding to sell it is a big decision that involves a lot of preparation and work. When you are ready to sell it's important to have experienced real estate professionals handle the details involved in the successful sale of a home for top dollar.
As experienced professionals The Leyden Team has helped many Cape Cod residents sell their homes, we know how to handle every aspect of the sales process - from strategically marketing and showcasing your home to making sure everything's signed, sealed and delivered by the closing date.
Providing you with comprehensive, high-quality listing service is my top priority. So when you decide to sell your home, please contact us and let's get started!
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As seen on Shark Tank, UnbuckleMe is a small plastic tool that makes it easy to unbuckle a child's car seat buckle.
Essential for parents, grandparents and older children who lack thumb strength, or even those with long fingernails.
Works on all push-button car seat buckles. Pick your color! We have blue, red, pink, black, and gray.
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