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Have you heard of the latest trend in the whole world? 16 Innate Multiple Intelligences Knowing your innate strengths and learning styles? Who can benefit from this new phenomenon?
1st, lets talk about the latest trend which is the 16 Multiple Intelligences. It was based on the study of 8 Multiple Intelligences through the use of the Dermatoglyphics Multiple intelligence Test System. Surprisingly, the basis of the test is our own fingerprints.
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3rd, Dermatoglyphics Multiple Intelligence Test (DMIT) is a tool that helps an individual understands their innate potential, learning styles and personality. It is a tool to discover human brain potentials, innate characteristics, strengths and weaknesesses, learning styles as well as working styles in the corporate world.
DMIT is based on genetics and connection between human brain, . The test reads the brain information, understand ones' natural talent and analysis of the multiple intelligences by dermatoglyphic method.
4th, DMIT is based on your genetics (DNA), neuroscience (brain functions), multiple intelligences and dermatoglyphics (fingerprint).
5th,validity of the DMIT : Fingerprints are already formed while inside the womb, unique and permanent. There are no two fingerprints alike. During the second trimester of pregnancy, they found the brain and the fingerprints are forming simultaneously.
6th, how fingerprints are formed: stress during pregnancy can change the formation of the fingerprints.
Fine hair called lanugo starts at the cowlick or "puyo" of a person. The swirl of your puyo will become the shape of your fingerprint.
Lanugo will disappear on the 20th week of pregnancy and will be part of the solid particles inside the amniotic fluid with the rest of the old baby's skin.
Amnoitic fluid consists of 98% water and 2% salt. The fluid will swirl around the fetus' hand and brain and the rest of the body and it will help in the formation of the fingerprints.
7th, even twins, fingerprints are different as the length of the umbilical cord is also different. no two umbilical cord are of the same length. The amount of blood a fetus receives while inside the womb will also help in the shaping of our fingerprints.
8th, there are more than 16 kinds of fingerprints and these are some of them:
9th, since we have 10 fingers, we have 10 innate multiple Intelligences as shown below, each finger is connected to each brain lobes.
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A recent study from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta demonstrates that the brain does not stop developing during the adolescent stage. Truth is, our brains continue to develop at our 20s.
This research now debunks the long-held belief in the medical communities that human brains stop developing during adolescence. Thanks to the advancement of science and technology.
This recent research supports the idea of taking the Dermatoglyph Multiple Intelligence Test not just in the early stage of childhood, but up until the adulthood. But would you want to know your strengths and weaknesses of the latter stage of your life? I bet not.
It is good to learn one's strengths and weaknesses, as well his hidden and latent skills and talents during his early stage of life. Taking the DMIT as young as 2-years-old will allow any parent to help their children develop and master their innate skills as well as discover new probable skills.
It has been proven that the foundation of learning of a child should be started from birth. Thus, taking the DMIT at an early age is really advisable.
Thus, this should not prevent the adults from taking the DMIT. Knowing your innate learning styles, skills and talents, and even at the latter stage of your life is nt bad at all. There will always be room for improvement. You can still learn, enhance, and even master them.
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Although generic fluoxetine immediately cannibalized sales of Prozac, its long-term effect on other branded agents in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class-GlaxoSmithKline's Paxil (paroxetine), Pfizer's Zoloft (sertraline), and Forest Laboratories' Celexa (citalopram)-remains unknown. (See "SSRI Sales.")
Sales of class-leader Zoloft are likely to be most affected because its marketing messages failed to create a widely recognized, indication-specific niche for the product, according to Decision Resources. Conversely, Paxil will probably be least affected by Prozac's expiration because GSK succeeded in creating a strong anti-anxiety position and has successfully disseminated its messages to physicians. In fact, industry analysts predict Paxil will be the best selling SSRI by 2006.Forest Labs also forecasts an increase in prescriptions for Celexa. "The elimination of detailing and sampling of Prozac by Eli Lilly is a key factor here," says Chuck Triano, a Forest spokesperson. "The Celexa message is being heard more loudly and clearly with one less competitor."
Forest is also currently awaiting FDA approval of escitalopram, the single isomer version of Celexa.
"The launch of the single isomer in mid-2002 will be the real story," says Triano.
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Welcome to Workplace Romance of the 21st century, where the global village looks suspiciously like a 1990's Melrose Place gathering of co-workers gossiping at the water cooler. Where people from all walks of life are captivated by the clandestine meetings of the CEO of the most revered workplace in the world.
Yet, while Larry King, Rush Limbaugh and the Washington Post revel in increased revenues, HR pros know they're watching a dramatic display of the dangers of office liaisons—threats to worker competence, lowered productivity, demoralized co-workers, secrecy, potential conflict-of-interest, and worst of all, claims of invasion of privacy and sexual-harassment lawsuits. We may titter, but even with all of the problems, we also know it won't go away. People will continue to meet and date at work.
Predictably, because of the glitz and visibility of recent cases, there's a rush to prevent similar bad outcomes throughout every level of society. Predictably, they're often fear-based, knee-jerk reactions that seem as serious as David Letterman's Top Ten Lists. Scurrying to protect themselves, senior executives have attorneys draft agreements for their potential paramours to sign, stating that quarreling lovers will submit to binding arbitration rather than the 90s version of kiss-and-sue. A software firm has a product that offers drop-down lists of choices for HR's preferred responses to office romances. One city agency in California requires disclosure before the first kiss. And rumor has it that a Midwest firm prohibits eye-to-eye contact with the opposite sex for longer than 30 seconds!
Maybe someone at the cosmic water cooler ought to explain that we don't need more rigid policies. Legislating romantic interludes only drives them underground. And, word-on-the-street says about 50 percent of all relationships begin in the workplace. Balancing the individual's right to privacy with protecting employees from sexual harassment and the company from conflict-of-interest isn't a situation for which strict policies are called for. It is a situation that calls for careful consideration, communication and common sense guidelines to make the difference.
Workplace romance: Older than drive-in movies; as popular as "Titanic."
Workplace romances are nothing new of course. Just ask Abigail Van Buren, the woman who has been offering advice for more than 40 years through her Dear Abby column. Here's one of her earliest letters:
DEAR ABBY: We work in a large office. Our office manager, I'll call him Marvin, is a middle-aged family man. The boss' secretary, I'll call her Sissy, is a shapely young divorcee. Since Sissy came to work here, she and Marvin have been spending a lot of time together in the file room with the door locked. What they do in there is their own business, but we're tired of covering up for them when the boss comes looking for Sissy. What do you suggest?
DEAR GANG: Next time the boss comes looking for Sissy, tell him to look in the file room under 'Marvin.'
Says Abby in an interview with Workforce: "Office romances have occurred ever since men and women have been thrown together in the workplace." Indeed, people haven't changed. Their stories still run the gamut from happy long-term marriages to tearful endings and ruined careers. No, people haven't changed, but the workplace has. Employees are working longer hours in environments that encourage teamwork and familiarity. And as work becomes increasingly intense and time-consuming, individuals find themselves with less leisure time for outside activities where they traditionally meet new people. In addition, women are 46 percent of the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And many of them occupy visible and powerful positions. All of these factors have transformed the workplace to a meeting den. DILBERT™ creator and workplace observer Scott Adams had this to say about it in a May issue interview in Playboy: "People always wonder why employees at companies like Microsoft work ungodly hours. It's not why you think. If you've got a good mix of the sexes at the office, you have about the same odds or better of scoring at work as you would if you were to go home.... Similar-minded people of mating age are consciously being brought together in a large community."
And the general consciousness seems to be approving of workplace liaisons. Indeed, according to a 1994 survey conducted by New York City-based American Management Association, 30 percent of managers responding acknowledged having at least one office liaison of their own; 74 percent approved of dating co-workers, and 21 percent approved of dating subordinates. (AMA Overnight Fax Poll, Exclusive to Money Magazine: "Office Romance"). Most recently, a survey called Love@Work (of nearly 7,000 subscribers of America Online in its Business Know-How Forum, February 1998) revealed similar findings. Fully 71 percent of respondents had dated someone at work, and 50 percent of the managers said they dated subordinates.
Managing the situation is better than ignoring it.
Although workers' attitudes lean toward acceptance, workplace policy tends to lean the other way. That's because the results of an acrimonious ending are far more consequential for the company today than ever before. The Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas hearings changed gender relations forever because they brought forth sexual harassment as a workplace issue, catapulting common sense rules of decency, courtesy and etiquette into the legal arena.
Since then, as stated in the February 4, 1998, Wall Street Journal, there has been a change in attitude by companies regarding workplace romances. A double standard used to prevail that officially forbid relationships, yet didn't interfere unless forced to do so (even if it was between bosses and supervisees). Usually, it was the woman who brought it to the attention of the company—after a sour break-up—and, most often because of the power-differential, she was the one who was fired or quit her job.
Times are different now, and companies are rethinking their positions. They're opening their eyes to the truth—that people meet life partners everywhere—and organizations are better off if HR manages the situation, rather than ignores it. For one thing, employers risk losing valuable workers if they do otherwise. Also, the stronger the prohibition, the more likely people will keep these relationships secret. And the employer who doesn't know about these relationships runs a greater risk of sexual-harassment complaints if the romance turns sour.
"For years, some companies have said, 'This is none of our business; this is a privacy issue.' And others said, 'we must prohibit it in some form or another.' Given the complexity of human behavior in business, neither approach makes any sense," says Freada Klein, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based consultant who's a noted authority in the field of sexual harassment. "The idea isn't to get the right rigid or formulaic approach; the idea is to get the right principles in place."
What's the current status in companies? According to a 1998 Workplace Romance Survey conducted of its members by the Alexandria, Virginia-based Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 72 percent of HR respondents say they don't have a written policy, although 14 percent of them have an unwritten understanding. Thirteen percent have written policies. Of the 27 percent with either a written or unwritten policy, 55 percent permit consensual dating relationships, but discourage them. Consequences include transfer within the organization (42 percent), termination (27 percent), counseling (26 percent), formal reprimand (25 percent) and demotion (7 percent).
And the reasons given by respondents for having such policies? Potential sexual-harassment claims (88 percent); potential retaliation if the romance ends (75 percent); concerns about morale of co-workers (60 percent); concerns about lowered productivity of those involved in the romance (46 percent); and romances at work are viewed as unprofessional (38 percent).
Let good judgment drive reasonable policies.
Why is it so troublesome for employers to work out a sensible framework? "Part of the difficulty is looking at office romance as a separate issue instead of part of a web of an organizational culture," says Klein. "If you deal with office romance in isolation from sexual harassment and other diversity/respect/privacy issues, you're going to cause confusion, and maybe outright contradiction."
Klein, who conducted a 1988 landmark study of sexual harassment for the Fortune 500, [Sexual Harassment In The Fortune 500 or the 1988 Working Woman Sexual Harassment Survey], believes the problem is "... more rules, more rules, more rules, instead of backing up and asking, 'What are our values, our principles, our approach?'"
A good place to begin is to be sure the practice matches the corporate culture. Says Cara Finn, vice president of employee services for Silicon Valley-based Remedy Corporation, "Trying to regulate where people meet potential life partners is nonsensical. People at Remedy work long hours. We have an informal, friendly atmosphere, so we've upped the ante on the chance factor of two people meeting each other. We can't regulate if this happens, but when and how it happens."
Workers are a close-knit group at the eight-year-old software maker's offices. In the spirit of Silicon Valley openness and looseness, it's not unusual to have lots of small parties among the 700 employees. Groups go to Disneyland, play miniature golf, even attend slumber parties. "We work hard and we play hard together," says Finn. "These outside activities help people let off steam and also establish a new level of communication within the group. But it does rev-up the possibility that two people are going to find a synergy between themselves professionally and personally; and then, you're off to the races."
Remedy has a very brief, but written statement regarding romance between co-workers, which was established early in the company's history. It's not a formal, strict business environment, so the practice mirrors the corporate culture. "We put a great deal of value on the company principles. We articulated them in a simple set of tenets to help us make decisions as we go forward," says Finn. Building on these principles, sweethearts can't be in the same reporting structure, and one can't have undue influence over the other's career. That's all. Furthermore, since communication is so highly valued in the company, individuals are encouraged to be open about their relationships, and company celebrations frequently herald a new wedding or engagement among co-workers.
The policy fits the personality of the group. It also recognizes the complexities of relationships by not over-regulating situations that can't be anticipated. "You can't legislate love or emotions. They just happen—whenever and wherever," says Finn. "I feel very strongly about not having rules you can't enforce. You shouldn't try to control things you can't control."
Remedy employees come forward all the time with news of co-worker relationships. They usually tell their immediate managers first. Neither individual would be reassigned unless they were in the same reporting structure or had influence over each other's career. It hasn't happened yet, but if it does, the managers and employees would handle the transfer situation collaboratively as in any work condition in which an individual believes it's no longer conducive to continue in the same department. The well-conceived policy also is designed to avoid the perception of favoritism and bias, and the way it's communicated encourages forthrightness.
"I believe very deeply that if you give people an environment in which they can be their whole selves, you get more. But if you invite them to be their complete selves, then you're going to get the whole package—and that means people will bring their extracurricular life and their home life, but you'll get some wonderful creativity with it," says Finn.
Anticipate conflict-of-interest and sexual-harassment claims.
One of the reasons Remedy's romance policy works is because the organization also has a clear, firm policy regarding sexual harassment. The company has had very few complaints, but takes immediate action when it does so the situations don't escalate. Both managers and employees are taught that one of the best ways to prevent any sort of harassment is to articulate the discomfort to a supervisor promptly. The underlying philosophy assumes everyone is adult and can be honest and forthright.
Not so everywhere.
"A lot of sexual-harassment complaints result from consensual relationships that went bad," says Christine Amalfe, a director [read as partner] at the Newark, New Jersey-based law firm of Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione, who specializes in employment law. "If romances are prohibited, the employer doesn't really know what's going on. And a year after a consensual relationship breaks up, some woman walks into the office and says, 'I'm being sexually harassed by my superior.'" For this reason, the more enlightened employers are creating policies that allow for consensual relationships, but require the most senior person involved in a relationship to disclose it if it's between superior and subordinate.
Amalfe's 300-person firm is a good example of an organization that tries to avert disasters by avoiding unreasonable practices. Its romance guidelines, which don't prohibit romantic relationships, are part of the overall diversity policy (although Amalfe says the guidelines could fit under the nepotism section as well). The policy, which is always communicated upon hiring, reads: "Those who engage in those [consensual] relationships should be aware that concerns may later arise regarding the actual freedom of choice of one of the parties, particularly when a superior/subordinate relationship exists between them. In these cases, the firm requires the senior-ranking person in the relationship to disclose the relationship to the co-chairs of the Diversity Committee."
Disclosure serves two purposes. One: "We can confirm with the participants of the relationship that it is, in fact, consensual; that there's no intimidation or pressure on the junior person," says Amalfe. "If the relationship ever goes bad, no one can say he or she was forced into the relationship by the person in the more senior position." The second reason is to be sure that the supervisor has no input into the junior person's workload and raises. As in the case of Remedy, either the reporting structure would alter or one of the individuals would change departments. The policy also requires employees to notify the co-chairs if the relationship terminates or no longer is consensual. "I can't tell you how many times I have served as counsel and start investigating a plaintiff's claim for sexual harassment and find that the plaintiff and the alleged harasser were previously involved," says Amalfe. "One of them decides to break it off. The other continues to pursue and it becomes something other than consensual, and the person claims he or she is being sexually harassed."
Protect competence, productivity and morale.
As worried as managers are about sexual-harassment litigation, the more frequent culprit is lost productivity, lowered morale and loss of valuable workers whom the company values and has expended time and money training. "Companies should always keep in mind the possibility of a sexual-harassment suit and take precautions to protect themselves, so in case it occurs, they have a defense," says Amalfe. "But the bigger expense to employers is people leaving the workforce because they're unhappy that they work alongside someone who's being favored because she's having an affair with the boss."
This usually happens when the lovers are in a reporting relationship, and not when they're peers. Thus another reason for policies to focus on relationships in which power is an issue. "What you're trying to do as an employer is to manage these relationships in a way that maintains a productive, happy workforce on the one hand, and doesn't overly intrude into the employee's private life on the other hand," says Michael Karteles, partner and head of the Employment Law Group at Chicago-based Goldberg, Kohn, Bellblack, Rosenbloom & Marin. "Employers can legitimately be concerned that there's not going to be an objective evaluation process if the supervisor is personally involved. Co-workers know about these things and get worried about favoritism."
Certainly a drop in morale and retention of workers in the same work unit as a person having a workplace romance is an issue. It's also an issue when it comes to the lovers themselves—even if it's not a romance between boss and subordinate. Many times a relationship will start, and as it sours, one or both of the individuals can become distracted, highly emotional, depressed—and eventually, even decide to leave his or her job.
What's acceptable? What's not?
Consider the case of Deana and Nicholas (not their real names). Deana is a 30-year-old PR professional who lives in San Francisco. Her heady love affair with a handsome colleague started simply enough when they went out for drinks with others after work. Next, he sent e-mails to which she responded. The relationship became more and more intense. They were both happy.
At first, it was uncomplicated because they worked on different floors of the building and had different clients. But six months into the romance, it became tense when Deana wanted to move in together, and Nicholas did not. The flurry of e-mails from Nicholas dwindled, but Deana continually checked for them. When they weren't there, she'd become upset and distracted. Her work suffered. Then, his division moved to the same floor as hers. She began to use the stairs and avoid the elevator because it was near his desk. She would ruminate over looks he cast her way. She'd worry that he could hear her on the phone.
"Even things like making a trip to the bathroom became uncomfortable be-cause I'd have to walk past him," she confesses. "I'd think, 'I don't want to see him.' I would definitely go out of my way to avoid seeing him," she says. "If we broke up, I don't think I could work in the same place."
No one could have stopped Deana from falling in love with Nicholas. Indeed, love can't be regulated. Yet, nor should it be ignored. HR can create policies that assure work is being accomplished, co-workers aren't being adversely affected and conflicts aren't taking place. The policies for one company can't be lifted and completely adopted by another because they must be tailored to the type of employees and the corporate culture. And once reasonable guidelines are created, they must be communicated clearly, and frequently, to the staff.
Perhaps love is blind passion. But for the workplace to survive employee romances, HR must take a deliberate, reasonable approach in defining what's acceptable and what's not.
Workforce, July 1998, Vol. 77, No. 7, pp. 42-50.


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Sleeping Beauty and the Wallace Shield
There's a place called New Lanark on the banks of the Clyde;
Fifty years ago, I was ten, and at New Lanark Primary. One day the headteacher, Miss Mary Henderson, told me that I'd be Sleeping Beauty in the Lanimers. I went home and told my mum. The look on her face said, 'The first bit's easy, but well have to work on the 'beauty' thing." She did say, That's fine. Mrs Aikman will make your dress and Willie Gibson will make you a cardboard crown." That's what happened in these days. You were told what you would be. Over the years Mrs Aikman made me a rabbit, a butterfly, a fairy... I had pins stuck into me over these years, and we hadn't heard of acupuncture!
In 1957, on Lanimer Eve, I suffered what I now regard as 'ringlet torture'; hair washed, combed and twisted up in bobby pins. My mum was an expert, as was Aunt Liza (ask my cousins, Morag, Lorna and Beth. They suffered for years, too.)
I was awakened very early on Lanimer morning, put into the dress with the ermine trim (cotton wool and black stitches), and cardboard crown. Then I was hauled up the road from New Lanark to Hospitland Drive, for eight o' clock, the middle of the night for me. It was worth it, though. A Lanimer participant since 1951, this was the first time I didn't have to walk. When mum and I reached the lorry there was an enormous bed of white satin, with a canopy, and silver spiders' webs - just for me. They didn't have to ask twice, as I climbed aboard. Marjorie Orr was Prince Charming and Sandra Steele was the queen. We won First Prize. I was supposed to pretend I was asleep. Knowing me, I probably was sleeping.
We moved off down St Leonard Street. I still couldn't believe I didn't have to walk. At the age of ten, this was a luxury. I made the most of it. It wasn't likely to happen again. We were taken off the lorry at the Cross, and directed to the stand to await the Lanimer Queen, Rita Mann. She looked lovely. We all cheered as she was escorted up the steps to her throne. It brought back memories of 1955, when my cousin, Lorna, was crowned.
After the Crowning we made our way to Lanark Grammar Primary School in Hyndford Road, where I got my medal from the Lanimer Queen. I went home for lunch and then went to the shows at the Bus Stance. There was then time for some tea, and then I had to put on my costume again, for the Reception in the Memorial Hall.
We were kept in order by Willie Wilson, who also worked the curtains. We filed across the stage to bow to the queen. When it was our turn I was presented with the Wallace Shield, because we had been awarded First Prize. I remember I nearly dropped it on the first night. It was heavier than I expected. I was ready on the Friday and Saturday nights (the Reception ran for three nights then).
When I think back to these days I feel proud to have been part of the Lanimers. I have lived in Troon for thirty five years, but come back for Lanimer Day. As they say, " You can take the girl out of Lanark, but you can't take Lanark out of the girl."
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Four Cyclone golfers have contributed to this inflating number, as Prima Thammaraks, Sasikarn On-iam, Chonlada Chayanun and Cajsa Persson have all recorded up a pair of 69s this season.
In the Big 12 this year, four golfers have recorded back-to-back rounds of sub-70 golf. One of them is Oklahoma State's Julie Yang, who is currently ranked 14th nationally by Golfweek. The other three are Cyclones: Persson, Thammaraks and On-iam. Coming into this season, no Iowa State golfer had ever achieved this feat.
Persson became the first Cyclone in school history to record back-to-back sub-70 rounds of golf when she posted a pair of 69s in rounds one and two of the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational. She capped off the tournament with an even-par 72 to finish tied for fifth with a 54-hole total of 210, the best 54-hole score in Iowa State history. Persson is currently third on the team in stroke average at 73.62.
Next to string together a pair of 69s was Thammaraks at the UCF Challenge. Thammaraks reeled off back-to-back 69s in the final two rounds to tie for fourth. She now has four career sub-70 rounds and a season stroke average of 73.81.
The most recent Cyclone to achieve the feat is On-iam. The senior became the first Cyclone to earn medalist honors in an event in six years when she opened the Hurricane Invitational with back-to-back 69s. On-iam recorded a 54-hole tally of 211 (69-69-73=211) at the Hurricane Invitational, the second-best 54-hole mark in school history.
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I see the definition for stability for any solution operator $E$ is that $$||Eu^{n}||^2=||u^{n+1}||^2\leq C||u^{n}||^2$$ for some constant $C$ and some pde $u_t=Lu$. However, I can show that $$||u^{n+1}||^2\leq C_1||u^{n}||^2+||f^n||^2$$ where $f$ is the part on RHS of the equation $u_t=Lu+f$. So, it might be a silly question but is that stable? It doesn't fit the definition of stability because of this additional term $||f^n||$. Thanks
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Actually the stability of the differential scheme for the nonhomogeneous PDE is derived from the stability for the homogeneous thanks to Duhamel's Principle.


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LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Fresno State football team improved to 4-3 and 3-1 in WAC after beating New Mexico State 34-3 on Saturday evening. Bulldog running back Ryan Mathews ran for 157 yards on 25 carries and two touchdowns. He continues to lead the nation in rushing as he went over 1,000. He currently has 1,131 yards, good for an average of 161.6 yards a game.
The win was highlighted by several big plays from the special teams and defense as Lorne Bell had a 17-yard interception return for a touchdown, Ben Jacobs blocked a field goal and Chastin West had an 88-yard punt return for a touchdown.
The offense racked up 410 yards of total offense and Jamel Hamler had a career night as he had 63 yards receiving on three receptions. Seyi Ajirotutu led the receiving corp with 64 yards on three receptions.
The Bulldog defense held the Aggies to 283 total yards. Ben Jacobs had 13 tackles, two being for loss. Lorne Bell had five tackles.
Saturday was the first time in three years that this game has been decided by more than a touchdown. The Bulldogs now lead the overall series 16-0.
The Bulldogs return to Bulldog Stadium on Saturday to host Utah State at 2 p.m.
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Head Coach Pat Hill
"Our defense and special teams played great tonight. It was a tough night running the ball. Give New Mexico State credit. They had a great game plan and really loaded the box. It was tough sledding early. Our coaches made some great adjustments in the second half and it opened up a little bit. We are able to take the pressure off by hitting some big plays in the passing game. It wasn't Ryan's (Colburn) best night. Some night's a pitcher is not going to have his best stuff, but he really hit some big passes when we needed, and managed the game well."
"I can't say enough about our defense. They played great. I loved the goal line stands we had, especially with the young guys in there at the end of the game. There was some big-time hitting going on. It's good to get them experience in those situations."
"The special teams keep getting better. They didn't bring a kickoff out past the 20 (yard line) and we had some big plays with the blocked field goal and the big returns by Chastin (West) and Marlon (Moore)."
"We played at a high level tonight like we have all season. It was a good win. We've won three in a row and everyone got to play for the third game in a row. We are looking forward to coming back home next week for Utah State. They are playing very well right now. I hope we have a big crowd. The fans only have two more chances to see us play at home this season."
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I am reading through LYAH, and in Chapter 9, I found a curious problem. The author provides an example of implementing the "randoms" function:
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randoms' gen = (fst (random gen)) : (randoms' (snd (random gen)))
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Ambiguous type variable `a' in the constraint:
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From the title alone, you can pretty much guarantee that a few bad things are going to happen to Shia LaBeouf in his new movie "The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman." After all, he plays Charlie Countryman -- and if you haven't heard by now, his death is apparently necessary. But before his imminent demise, he's going to fall deeply in love with a mysterious woman in Romania (played by Evan Rachel Wood). And going by this first sneak peek clip from the film, the thought of a simple kiss with his dream girl has turned LaBeouf into a slow-motion running fool. But, hey, this lovesick dude better watch where he's going or his visit with the grim reaper will come sooner than later. Watch the clip, above.
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Dale Wallace Wehmeier, 82, passed away Thursday evening, July 18, 2013, at his residence in Franklin.
He was born June 21, 1931, in Indianapolis to Fred R. and Hazel M. (Tague) Wehmeier. He married Patricia Joan (Thompson) Wehmeier in 1951.
Survivors include a son, David (Maureen) Wehmeier of Franklin; a daughter, Sandra (Rex) Suddeth of Beech Grove; five grandchildren, Andrew and Clark Wehmeier, Taylor and Karl Sauer and Jordan Suddeth; four great-grandchildren, Kohen and Aubrey Wehmeier and Caelyn and Skyla Suddeth; and three siblings, Joyce Greenlee, Anna Mae (Gene) Fuller and John (Helen) Wehmeier.
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He was a 1950 graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1951 to 1955.
Dale was employed by Indiana Bell as a communication technician for 39 years.
He was a longtime active member of Bargersville First Christian Church, where he sang in the choir for several years.
Dale enjoyed camping, gardening, playing horseshoes and watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed his euchre club.
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Royshaun Grice, 29, 401B Stoneyhill Trail, July 10, driving while license revoked, expired registration card or tag. Officer: S.J. Williams.
Anthony Dusean Reed, 40, 1505 North Hills Ct., July 10, driving while license revoked, expired registration card or tag, expired or no inspection. Officer: S.J. Williams.
Rodolfo Jimenez Serafin, 40, 1107 Park Ave., Durham, July 10, driving while license revoked, speed in excess of 55 mph. Officer: N.A. Rhodes.
Clarence Lamont Allen, 43, 121 W. Pleasant Hill Dr., July 10, assault with a deadly weapon. Officer: D. Cumiskey.
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Olivia Leigh Adams, 34, 113 Bristol Lane, Havelock, July 9, injury to personal property. Officer: L. Boone.
Jackie Wayne Minton, 58, 107 Kim Ave., Havelock, July 5, simple possession of a sch VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen goods or property. Officer: B.E. King.
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Donnie Pernell Smith, 21, 625 Mile Road, Vanceboro, July 11, possession of a firearm by felon. Deputy: K. Wade.
Megan Koonce, 19, 6090 U.S. 17 North, Vanceboro, July 9, larceny of a firearm. Deputy: M. Sawyer.
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During the course of reporting on high school coaching the Weekly obtained many documents, including complaints submitted by parents, e-mails and responses of administrators. A sampling of these documents is available below.
Evaluation Forms – Paly and Gunn athletic directors currently use two different forms for gathering feedback from student athletes. Gunn administers its form via e-mail to athletes at the end of the season and encourages parent input. Paly has no system for using its form, but when it is used it is administered only to players. Some coaches have developed their own forms.
Coaching Compensation Schedule – A list of what high school coaches are paid per season and the number of paid coaches for each sport.
PAUSD Policy on Handling Complaints – The official policy of the school district regarding how complaints about district personnel should be handled, including requirement that complaints be responded to in writing within 10 days and that the subject of the complaint be provided with a copy.
Paly Girls Water Polo – At least 22 written complaints, many anonymous, were submitted during and after the fall, 2008 water polo season about coach Cory Olcott, eventually triggering a review and response by the school.
Sample of six complaints submitted in Nov. 2008 – Letters from water polo parents to Athletic Director Earl Hansen after the end of 2008 season.
Series of letters from parent Joan Fiser, Nov. 2008-Feb. 2009 – Letters to Paly principal Jacqueline McEvoy, assistant principal Jerry Berkson and superintendent Kevin Skelly.
Memo by coach Cory Olcott to Jerry Berkson, dated March 13, 2009– Olcott's summary of a meeting he had with Berkson to discuss the complaints.
Official response to Fiser from Assistant Principal Jerry Berkson, dated May 22,2009 – Berkson's conclusions after his review of the water polo situation.
Letter from Fiser to Berkson responding to his letter, dated May 27, 2009
Paly Girls Basketball – A group of concerned parents met with school officials on January 12, 2009, during the winter basketball season, regarding the behavior of coach Scott Peters. This led to a written complaint and a response by the school.
Formal complaint from parents David & Cheryl Atkinson, dated Jan. 15, 2009– Submitted to Paly principal Jacqueline McEvoy
E-mails between parents & school administrators– Parent e-mails regarding Peters
Official response to Atkinsons from Jacqueline McEvoy– McEvoy's conclusion that no immediate administrative action is called for against Peters, dated Jan. 30, 2009
New complaint, dated Feb. 6, 2009– Alleging continued use of profanity by Peters just one day after he was instructed by Hansen not to use profanity
E-mail from Earl Hansen to Jacqueline McEvoy– Hansen's reaction to the Feb. 6 complaint pertaining to profanity, dated Feb. 9, 2009
Response to Feb. 6, 2009 complaint by Jerry Berkson, dated June 23, 2009– Berkson confirmed that Peters had used profanity, but said it wasn't directed at anyone.
Gunn Baseball – Following an incident at a practice involving his treatment of a player, coach Brian Kelly was suspended in the middle of the season and later terminated.
E-mails between parents, players and school administrators– Complaints and supportive comments, dated March 20-April 21, 2009
Paly Baseball – Complaints about coach Donny Kadokawa during the spring 2009 season, a response by the school and letters in support.
Formal complaint from parents Paul & Susan Burk, dated April 9, 2009– Submitted to Paly principal Jacqueline McEvoy and PAUSD assistant superintendent Scott Bowers
Official response to Burks from Jacqueline McEvoy, dated April 20, 2009 – McEvoy's conclusion that Kadokawa's behavior did not warrant his removal as coach but that he would be monitored at each of the remaining games
Samples of letters supporting Kadokawa – A least 10 letters were submitted to the Paly administration in support of Kadokawa, dated April 1-June 2, 2009
Gunn Softball – Gunn athletic director Chris Horpel decided to replace the coach after the spring, 2009 season
E-mail exchange with parent, dated Sept. 4, 2009 – Horpel explaining his decision and how parents can support coaches and teams
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i had a look in the sony shop last week....i couldnt sit with 3d specs on to watch tele. just normal hd will do me when i get a tv that can handle it
Although not CRAZY money, the cheapest I think is the samsung deal, 40" lcd (or 50" plasma) + bluray player + 2 or 3 sets of glasses for about 999. Now, that's about double the cost of an equivalent hd NON-3d set. So it's quite a premium.Quote:
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Now, when they work, I think they work pretty well :) but there's not much content right now to justify the premium and tbh I dont enjoy sitting there with the glasses on at the cinema :/ so dont anticipate doing it at home either. In fact, I really feel like it strains my eyes.
So hmmmmm. All that along with toshiba/sony and others saying it wont be as long as we think until they can do 3d without glasses just makes me wonder if it's worth paying the premium.
havent a clue how they will make you see 3d without glasses :unsure:
im plumping for a panasonic 50" plasma 600hz tv plus a blueray and hopefully a bose sound system shortly after :D
The Nintendo 3DS has 3D without glasses and looks incredible!!
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The 3DS looks great, it even allows you to adjust the amount of 3D effect it has, to suit each individual user.
and it will have a 3D camera, 2 cameras on the back of the lid go together to make the 1st ever 3d photos, very interesting
Mick they aren't out yet but if you youtube them you can see the effects on the top screen
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I saw the demo and the 3D channel from sky is quite impressive but I am not sure if they transmit the channel with subtitles, until I get this confirmed I wont consider it just yet....


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We are very proud to announce our 2012 Staff selections. New to Pro-Staff this year is Sara Ahrens. Sara Ahrens has been a law enforcement officer for 15 years and served 11 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves as a Russian and Spanish Interpreter. She is currently assigned to the Patrol Bureau and is an adjunct Firearm's Instructor and Taser Instructor for her department. Sara is certified as a master handgun firearm's instructor, rifle instructor and armorer. Sara was the first female to make her department's SWAT team, where she served for four years as a supervisor. During this same time, she ran her agency's training unit serving as the Range Master for the firearms program and overseeing the armament section. Sara is an avid shooter and deer and turkey hunter. Sara is married to Michael Ahrens, who is also a Sergeant within her agency. They have two children and as a family they enjoy spending time in the outdoors together. Sara is an NRA handgun and personal protection inside the home instructor. She was recently cast on Season 3 of the History Channel's Top Shot. Thanks to Top Shot, Sara has had several opportunities to participate more actively in youth shooting events within her surrounding community, which she enjoys.
Also new to Pro-Staff this year is Beth Ann Amico. Beth is a dynamo in the industry. She is a professional dog trainer and breeder, an outdoor writer, a professional outdoor speaker, an avid huntress, and a conservationist. Beth Ann and her husband John own Deep Fork Retrievers in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Their reputation for producing quality hunting retrievers has led avid hunters such as Fox News host Governor Mike Huckabee and former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating to their kennel, along with sportsmen and professional hunting guides from across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Her accomplishments are too many to list in one short paragraph and she has won numerous awards in the industry including a John Madson Fellowship from the Outdoor Writers Association a Maxwell Medallion Award, The Dog Writers Association of America's version of the Oscar. Beth is heavily involved with promoting women in the outdoors and in hunting and shooting sports. She is an instructor for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program in Oklahoma and Arkansas, where she teaches classes about waterfowling, gun dog training, and outdoor clothing for women. She is also the Event Coordinator of the Central Oklahoma Women in the Outdoors Skills Workshop, an outreach program of the National Wild Turkey Federation (2008 and 2009). Beth has 15 years' experience hunting upland game, waterfowl and big game. Beth Ann Amico has appeared on several TV shows and has been interviewed numerous times on the radio and in print. She is already a Pro-Staff member of many notable companies including but not limited to Cabela's and Limbsaver.
New to Field Staff this year are Mia Anstine, Kendra Petska, Amy Hanneman, Kelly Heard, Tracey Splechter, and Captain Leslie N. Smith. Mia Anstine has been a longtime supporter and friend of Prois Hunting Apparel. Mia is co-owner of Wolf Creek Outfitters, LLC in Colorado, she writes reviews for the Outdoors Channel and writes a blog, "Adventures with Little Gal," at the Women's Outdoor News. She is also on TenPoint Crossbows pro-staff. Mia spends more than 150 days a year in the outdoors hunting, scouting, shooting and fishing. She has hunted elk, mule deer, black bear, turkey, game birds, predators, varmints, hogs, and has many more hunts on her bucket list. Mia mentors women and children hunters and has definitely earned her placed on Prois' elite Field Staff team.
Kendra Petska is a very accomplished huntress having hunted a wide range of wild game including deer, turkey, and waterfowl. She comes from a family of hunters and trappers and at an early age she could be found out with her family chasing whitetails, waterfowl and fishing. She has recently developed a love for Mule deer and took her first buck in 2010. Kendra has written stories for Muley Crazy and Sportsmans News. She will be hunting in Africa this October and she is working to put together a guide service for young girls to go hunting.
Amy Hanneman is talented huntress and has been hunting for the last 8 yeas. She is a member of the Wild Energy Crew of Green Energy Solutions and has appeared on Nosler's Magnum TV, Eye of the Hunter, and Joe Rossi's Wildside Adventure. She writes a blog for Bow Hunting Road and has had articles printed in many other publications. She has a very busy hunting season ahead of her and we are very excited to see what she bags! Amy is not only a talented huntress, she is also a RN in the intensive care unit at Saint Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center in Missoula.
Kelly Heard is also a member of the Wild Energy Crew of Green Energy Solutions. She is a wife, mother and grandmother of three and had been an avid hunter nearly her entire life. She lives and hunts in the beautiful and diverse state of Oregon, which gives me the opportunity to hunt elk (Roosevelt as well as Rocky Mountain), deer (Blacktail, Columbia white tail and mule deer), antelope, black bear, turkey, cougars and coyotes as well as smaller game and upland birds. In addition to these species Kelly has also hunted red stag in New Zealand and British Columbia to hunt moose. She has many more hunts on her bucket list including hunting in Africa. She has also written several articles in bowhunting.net as well as Western Wander.
Tracey Splechter has been involved in the outdoor industry since 1999 with Outdoor Connection, a hunting and fishing travel service. Outdoor Connection has given her the opportunity to travel all over North America and meet many great people. Tracey Splechter is part owner of Outdoor Connection, the outdoor booking agency that we have teamed up with to create proishuntingtrips.com. She is an accomplished huntress and a longtime friend of Prois Hunting Apparel. Tracey enjoys fishing, sporting clays and pursuing big game animals. She was hooked on hunting after her first Kansas turkey hunt. Since then she has hog hunted in Oklahoma multiple times and harvested her first whitetail deer in Saskatchewan. She enjoys whitetail deer hunting in her home state of Kansas with her husband. Tracey's passion is to get more women involved in the great outdoors. Tracey has two daughters, Alyssa and Alexa, who along with her husband, Adam, reside in southeast Kansas.
Captain Leslie N. Smith is relatively new to hunting but has already had several successes despite the challenges she has faced. While serving in Bosnia Leslie became ill two weeks before completing the deployment and was sent back to the United States. From there, Leslie was admitted to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and doctors diagnosed her with a rare blood disorder. Complications from this disorder led to the amputation of Leslie's left leg just below the knee and major tissue loss over both legs. She also lost vision in her left eye and later much of her vision in her right eye. She spent seven long months at Walter Reed, undergoing more than 20 operations, in intensive care, recovery and rehabilitation.
In 2010 she had her first hunting experience when she was invited on an elk hunt for injured female military veterans hosted by Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund and the Paralyzed Veterans of America in Pagosa Springs Colorado. The Elk hunt was filmed for the TV show American Outdoorsman which airs on The Outdoor Channel. Leslie harvested a beautiful bull elk with one shot which was an experience she will never forget. This experience led to a turkey hunt for female injured veterans in Mississippi which was filmed by Mississippi Outdoors. Even though she was coping with recent additional vision loss in her right eye when she was already blind in her left eye she was able to shoot a beautiful Tom. Leslie's background is in public speaking, public relations, and writing. Leslie has been an unstoppable advocate for injured female veterans and is a very talented public speaker. She serves as soldier spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial that is being built in Washington DC. She has tirelessly worked to raise awareness for wounded veterans and this much needed memorial. Since her injury she worked on President Bush's Wounded Warrior Commission in 2007 and spoke at the Republican National Convention for Senator McCain's campaign in 2008. Through all of these experiences her service dog Issac has been by her side. She is a well-educated, motivated, and an extremely inspirational person. We are incredibly proud to have Leslie as a member of our Field-Staff Team.
We couldn't have asked for a more worthy group of women to join us on our staff team at Prois this year. Our only regret is that we didn't have more spaces to fill given the incredible group of applicants. We are so honored to be a part of such an amazing group of women. Prois is not just about clothing. It's about women having the gear they need to pursue their passions. It's about the amazing fellowship of women who hunt and enjoy the outdoors. It's about helping women feel confident and capable in the outdoors. Most of all it's about taking pride in not being one of the guys!
By Kim McCormick, Prois Event Staff
Nestled in the heart of Ennis Montana, not only will you find a spectacular view of the Madison Mountain Range you'll also find a store run by three generations of hunters, Shedhorn Sports. Recently, I was invited to attend and represent Prois Women's Hunting Apparel at the 17th Annual Hunters Rendezvous and what a great time I had. Along with 25+ other vendors we started the day off with a group meeting at 8:30 while a big line of folks patiently waited outside for the 9am opening. The store was packed non-stop with customers all day. My first customers of the day were a young couple who had just drawn a Montana moose tag. He was telling anyone in the store who would listen about his tag and she was super excited to be going along with him to watch the hunt. We got her all set up with some Max1 Prois and away they went.
It was a very good turn out and I met lots of accomplished women hunters as well as some who were just starting out. They all said the same thing "Women's camo, finally! No more shopping for little boys camo clothes." Many folks just stopped by to take a look and ask where our products are made, I proudly said "Made in the USA". The hardest part of the whole day was trying to catch the men before they made it to the dressing room to try on the Prois clothing. They sure were disappointed to find out Prois is for us gals!!
Grabbing Life by the Horns…Introducing New Prois Blogger, Gina McLeod
At Prois, we have always been amazed, humored and touched by the stories of the women we have met through our journeys. As well, we have always felt that it is the sisterhood of like-minded women out there that make this company what it is. It is our pleasure and honor to introduce Gina McLeod- an amazing young lady with an incredible story of grit and triumph. Gina will be hosting her own blogspot with Prois Hunting Apparel…Grabbing Life by the Horns.
Grabbing Life by the Horns…
By: Gina McLeod
Every since I was a little girl, I was an outdoors girl. I had holes in my jeans, dirt on my face, and twigs in my hair. Ok, so maybe I was considered a hellion. While growing up I always had my love for horses and four-wheeling. As a teenager, my boyfriend introduced me to the world of hunting. Because my boyfriend, who is now my husband, was an outfitter I quickly got acquainted with the hunting lifestyle and grew to love it. I would go hiking and scouting with him and then eventually started carrying my own rifle. Eventually, this led to me going out to get a kill of my own.
Well, with hunting also came my love for dirt biking which gave me a great adrenaline rush. This is where this story really begins…. On September 21st, 2008 I was out with my best friend having a great day riding our dirt bikes when tragedy struck and I had a life changing accident. I shattered my T-4 and T-5 vertebrae in my back. I was 24 yrs old and paralyzed from my chest down. The doctor informed me I would never be able to walk again. Well okay, he gave me a 1% chance. I was hospitalized for 3 months and fought with many of the doctors because they were so pessimistic. They continued to tell me I was in denial because I had it in my head I was going to walk again no matter what any of them told me.
I have fought from the beginning and I am still fighting. I can gladly say much of my feeling has returned and I do have some movement in my legs. I work out every day and every month I can see small improvements. The year after my accident I finally went back out hunting with my husband and killed my first buck! As I grabbed onto those antlers I thought "now this is a rush I haven't felt in a long time".
Just to be back doing something outdoors again and feeling that adrenaline rush, it was amazing. I am not satisfied where I am at, which is in a wheelchair, and won't be satisfied until I'm out of my chair. However, I have found that keeping a little bit of my old hobbies in my life has helped tremendously. I definetly do not take my life for granted now and can see things in a whole new perspective. I am grabbing life by the horns….
Gina and Levi McLeod continue to live in the Colorado mountains. Levi owns and operates the Homestead Ranch and Black Mesa Lodge in Crawford, Colorado. http://www.homesteadranch.com
Barb Baird in Kansas City
By Barbara Baird, Prois Pro-Staff
As a member of Próis Hunting Apparel's Pro-Staff, one of my favorite tasks is to meet other huntresses and discuss not only the importance of choosing performance-based clothing, but also why they hunt. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet many women at Cabela's Fall Great Outdoor Days in Kansas City, Kansas.
"Outfitting the Female Hunter" was the seminar topic. Prois offers the complete line of functional, performance-based apparel. Layered properly, it works with the huntress. It is a tool, just like the firearm or bow that she chooses for the hunt.
Mostly, I met women that came to buy camo for upcoming whitetail, mule deer and elk hunts this fall. They looked for warmth and function from their investments. And camo is an investment.
They hunt because they want organic meat and because they understand that hunters are conservationists. They also mentioned, again and again, the solitude and spirituality that being outdoors offers them. They like the connection between themselves and Mother Nature.
And, it was heartening to see all the fathers bringing their daughters by, either to shop, or for the girls to tell me that they were going hunting with their dads. A lot of them were too young to fit into the clothes yet, but still, it was great to witness the relationships out there between dads and their daughters, boyfriends and girlfriends, husbands and wives – all who have an extra bond because of the outdoors.
The Marsha factor
But, one thing … I missed Marsha. For some reason, Marsha returned to the sender early. According to CEO Kirstie Pike, they sent the oldest, most reliable mannequin (named Marsha) out and she promptly came back – a UPS reject. So, since I was Marsha-less, I had to "make-do" with a Cabela's mannequin, that was quite cold and heartless. She wasn't as easy as Marsha (who is headless and only a torso chica) to take out for a drink, and don't even get me started about what we had to do to dress her. Think "Arm Removal 101."
So, next time, I'm going to write in my contract that unless Marsha shows up for the party, well, I'll need to rethink the whole idea.
Cabela's Great Outdoor Days in Grand Junction Colorado
Jasmine Johnson is a member of Prois' elite Event Staff. She is a student, athlete, artist, and a talented huntress. In addition to her many talents she is fluent in American Sign Language.
By Jasmine Johnson
Cabela's Great Outdoor Days in Grand Junction Colorado was a blast. I really enjoyed speaking with a wide variety of women and men who were very impressed with the quality, fit, and innovative features that Prois Hunting Apparel has to offer. They commented on how comfortable and soft the material was and loved the features such as thumb holes, lumbar heat pack pocket, and the signature snap-down ducktail feature found on our Eliminator and Xtreme jackets. As I answered questions and showed them the line many men still were not aware that this was a women's hunting apparel line until they flipped through the catalog. Even after their discovery many men still wanted to buy some.
The highlight of my day occurred when I observed two ladies trying to speak with a Cabela's clerk. When I saw that they were signing to each other I realized that I could help. I approached them and introduced myself in sign language. We had an amazing hour long conversation during which I learned that Staci and her friend/interpreter Deena are from Craig, Colorado. Staci is a huntress and outdoors women with a great sense of humor and she had not let being deaf limit her in any of her pursuits. We really hit it off and I made new friend and hunting companion in the process. I truly believe that Staci and I met for a reason and none of this would have been possible without Prois.
Prois September Caption Contest
Jump in and take part in the fun! Prois Hunting Apparel for Women is sponsoring a monthly photo caption contest which will be posted here, on the Prois Community Blog. How do you participate? Simply supply a unique caption to go with our posted photo in the comments section listed below.
Why should you participate? Well, for starters it's fun! BUT- the winner that is chosen by the Prois staff will become the proud new owner of a PROIS Cap in brown, black, khaki, Max-1, AP, or pumpkin ! What are you waiting for!? Give us YOUR caption!
Stacey Huston at Cabela's Fall Great Outdoor Days, AKA Strong Enough for a Man, but Made for a Women
By Stacey Huston, Prois Field Staff and Wildlife Photographer
Prois Hunting apparel for women; top notch form fitted women's hunting clothing. I wear them in the field daily and even to town. I keep my Sherpa jacket in my truck every day, because life in the outdoors you never know when the weather will change unexpectedly. I love these cloths and for me, that is huge because I am not a cloths and shopping kind of girl.
Last weekend at Cabela's Fall Great Outdoor Days in the Boise Idaho I was able to spend a few days representing Prois and meeting other women who love the outdoors. I was able to help out a few special women that are headed out into the "wilds" on their first adventures. One individual that came by my booth had drawn her first Idaho elk tag, and was searching for hunting cloths that fit, would keep her comfortable, and that would last. Her husband's comment to me while she was trying on the Pro-Edition Pants was.. "I have the best in outdoor clothing to wear when I go out hunting, I think she should to."
I had a dozen or so men stop by my both who would check out the silent fabrics, open and close the quiet pockets and zippers, pull on the taped seams, smile, and then they would proceed to grab a coat off of the hangars commenting about how well made they are and what a great new brand. But upon donning the items they would realize that something just wasn't right, and that these cloths, though they ARE made for use, durability and comfort, are just not cut to fit a man. Some found it funny, and I will admit a few were slightly annoyed when I would point out to them that Prois is a woman's clothing line. I couldn't help but get a little satisfaction as I thought about how many women felt the same way for decades, making due with men's camo that never quite seemed to fit right.
Another woman that I met over the weekend was going out after deer and elk this season. She had just come in the store from attending a body building competition. She was very excited about the possibilities of the upcoming season but apprehensive. I showed her what Prois had to offer, and as she walked away I heard her telling her husband that she just might go goose hunting with him this winter after all especially if she had a cloths that she could stay warm in.?I visited with a couple men, who were taking the small steps necessary to get their wives and daughters into the outdoors with them. Baby steps I told them and a fantastic looking camo jacket as a gift might not hurt. We had a great time, and I sure hope that someday soon I will get to hear from some of the people I met this weekend. And I would love to see photos of their adventures with Prois.
Brand names have never meant anything to me. I couldn't tell you what brand of shoe is popular and in style. I don't understand what it is about specific names of clothing you see kids wearing today but when women ask me how I stay warm and comfortable in the outdoors, I will happily tell them Prois, not only because I admire the wonderful group of ladies involved, but because I have tried them, put them to the test and quite simply, they work. From the early archery season to duck hunting over an ice flow in the dead of winter Prois is my choice in outdoor apparel, comfortable, functional, and fashionable.
From the Ladies Room…A Journey of Quips, Musings and TUMS…the story of Prois!
By: Kirstie Pike, CEO Prois Hunting & Field Apparel for Women
I was recently approached to pen an article about the journey (or what we fondly refer to as the 'Death March') that resulted in the birth of Prois. I quickly realized that placing this into 800 words would be tricky given my rather verbose tendencies. (See what I mean?) As Prois has grown into a nationally branded company, the lessons and stories we have learned could fill volumes. As well, many of my quips and musings rank among the "Things We Shouldn't Share With the Outside World Without Legal Counsel Present" category. Other quips and musings rank among the "Things That May Make Your Friends Question Your Sanity" category. Well, with those limitations… it looks like I should be able hit that 800 word limit after all.
The 'Death March' has been an incredible journey. When I look at where we started, I am still amazed that we were able to grow this business. Given the fact that there were no "Idiots Guide to Starting a Manufacturing Business During an Epic Recession" references, nor was there a "100 Imperative Lessons for the Idiots Starting a Manufacturing Business During an Epic Recession" audio series…we learned pretty early that we were on our own as we developed this fledgling idea into an international manufacturing corporation.
I do believe that I would now be qualified to author either one of these potentially best-selling references. (Not that I believe I am a pundit on entrepreneurialism. I simply believe in learning through mistakes. Needless to say, I have learned a lot.) I believe the Table of Contents could look something like the following…
• Chapter 1: Look Before You Leap. On Second Thought…Don't. (Really, you would chicken-out if you knew what was about to happen . Let's be honest)
• Chapter 2: Global Sourcing- Where in the WORLD do I find THAT? Literally. (Did you know you must order each component in a zipper? Ordering those suckers from China is more challenging than it might appear.)
• Chapter 3: The Fabric of our Lives- the Guide to Chic Fabric Buzzwords. (Apparently, it IS easy to confuse 100% polyester with, well, 100%polyester. Yes, it is different. Who knew?)
• Chapter 4: What's in a Name- the Reality of Trademark Rejection. ( Much worse than a bad break-up. At least a break-up cannot potentially result in a cease and desist order. Well, not usually.)
• Chapter 5: Minimums. Don't be Fooled by the Name. (I am still wondering what to do with my 20,000 plastic cap snaps that didn't work. Thankfully 20,000 was the MINIMUM.)
• Chapter 6: NAFTA- the Guide to Navigating the North American Free Trade Agreement Without Gouging Your Eyes Out with an Ice Pick. (This was a traumatic experience that causes an acute outbreak of hives when I discuss it)
• Chapter 7: Label Libel- (Check out the inside of your clothes. Did you know that the 15 various labels sewn into the uncomfortable seams of you shirt are actually required by law?! This must have been instituted by the same people who deem the removal of mattress tags a crime punishable by death.)
• Chapter 8: Bar Codes Have Nothing to do with Tequilla. (As a true testament to the fact that nothing is free…did you know you must BUY each bar code you use? Each and every one. What a racket. I think I need a drink)
• Chapter 9: Sales- Where's Waldo? (So, you have a great product and you want to sell it to major big box sporting good chains. Easy, right? WRONG. Finding the buyer for your particular product is a process that rivals the search for the Holy Grail. I am no longer surprised when I find the buyer in an underground cave muttering the words "my precious")
• Chapter 10: Marketing- Everyone is Your Best Friend…Until You do NOT Sponsor Their TV Show. (I originally thought everyone just plain liked us and wanted to be our friend. Silly girl. Don't you know that apparently manufacturers can only have friends if they give out free gear AND pay someone to wear it. Who knew?)
So there it is. A brief discourse (and possible best-seller to be sure) on the journey that has brought Prois to the outdoor industry. All we can say is that each day is an adventure…sometimes a journey, sometimes a death march. Either way, TUMS and Ibuprofen are in constant demand.
Check it out…758 words!
Enter Today For The Chance To Win A Hunt Prize Package Worth More Than $25,000
Próis Hunting & Field Apparel, the leading manufacturer of performance-driven hunting clothing for women, continues to celebrate females who dominate in the field with its annual Próis Awards. As of today, August 16th, the company has officially given the 'green light' for all huntresses who are hardcore at heart to enter the prestigious contest.
And the competition will be stiff, as there is only one winner who will take home the coveted prize: a hunt of
a lifetime for Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail and Wolf in the pristine Canadian Rocky Mountains with Savage Encounters. Plus, she'll be fully outfitted with the latest hunting gear from top equipment manufacturers and Próis Awards sponsors — a killer package that rings in at more than $25,000 in value.
"Próis and its contest partners are passionate about recognizing strong, successful female hunters who consider hunting a lifestyle, and are involved in conservation, management and the hunting community," says Kirstie Pike,
CEO for Próis Hunting & Field Apparel. "We're excited to kick off the start of the 2011 Próis Awards, and receive some amazing stories about fearless women who live to hunt – and hunt to live."
The 'No guts, No glory' statement holds true with the Próis Awards, the winner must have passion, determination and an unbelievable story to tell that will inspire female hunters around the globe. If this sounds like you, visit www.Próishunting.com/Próisaward for details on how to enter. Submissions will be accepted until midnight September 31, 2011.
Essays and photos are reviewed by a panel of industry expert judges, and the top 12 chosen will then be posted onto the Próis Awards website on October 15, 2011. Here the hunting community has until December 15, 2011 to cast their vote on which candidate they believe should be crowned the 2011 Próis Award Winner. The finalist with the most votes will officially be announced as the winner to the industry at both the 2012 Archery Trade Association Show in Columbus, OH and the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV.
2011 Próis Awards sponsors include: Próis Hunting and Field Apparel, Savage Encounters, Outdoor Connection, Blacks Creek, Hunter Hills Journal, Ripcord Arrow Rest, Bowtech, Swarovski Optik, Bog-Pod, Acli-Mate and Zamberlan.
The Próis Awards panel of industry expert judges includes Diana Rupp, Editor in Chief of Sports Afield Magazine, Kirstie Pike, CEO of Próis Hunting & Field Apparel; Craig Boddington, Outdoor Writer; Guy Eastman, Publisher of Eastman's Hunting Journals; Ron Shmeits, Presdent of the NRA; Ron Spomer, Writer, Wildlife Photographer & TV Host and Brenda Valentine, NWTF Spokesperson & TV Host.
For complete contest rules and regulations, visit www.proishunting.com/proisaward. For more information about Próis' innovative line of serious, high performance hunting apparel for women, contact the
company at 28001-B US Highway 50, Gunnison, CO 81230 • (970) 641-3355 • www.Próishunting.com.
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