Check out our New Blog!

Raine Inc. would like to share with you a new and improved blog. You can find it at http://raineincblog.com.  We hope you will find it much easier to navigate through the interesting facts, information about Raine’s products and continue to keep updated on the latest information!

We look forward to keeping you 'in the know' at  http://raineincblog.com.


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Celebrate 100 Likes with Raine Inc.!

Help Raine Inc. get to 100 likes!

Why not do a Giveaway? Please comment in Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Raine-Inc/187546361296745) to be entered to win a Photo Map bag (in Olive Drab). http://raineinc.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1012

Please also “Like” Raine Inc.  But hurry! Promotion ends Sunday, May 13th.

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May is "Older Americans Month"

Did you know that over one in every eight, or 13.1%, of the population is an older American? The older population (65+) reached 40.4 million in 2010, an increase of 5.4 million or 15.3% since 2000.
 

In 1963, Older Americans Month was established.  Roughly a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns were growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy's meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as "Senior Citizens Month."

Thanks to President Jimmy Carter's 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called "Older Americans Month," and has become a tradition.

Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other activities.

Raine Inc. would like to highlight the Security Travel Pouch in honor of Older Americans Month. #067P – Security Travel Pouch.  http://raineinc.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1523

This pouch offers a great idea for seniors that do a lot of traveling.  It is a secure option for keeping the passport, photo I.D. , boarding pass, travelers checks and etc.  that can all be held in one convenient pouch and is worn around the neck.

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Sources:  8 May 2012. http://www.aoa.gov/aoaroot/Press_Room/Observances/oam/archive/archive.aspx.                9 May 2012. http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statisttics/Profile/2011/2.aspx.

BDU Military Belts Product Video

Check out the BDU belts video Raine Inc. carries for military and/or civilian use at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI182KqVCBI

They are durable, dependable and many colors are available.  Best of all, they are proudly made in the USA. For order information, click on http://raineinc.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=bdu+belt   

The video is brought to you by Military Uniform Supply.

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Who Uses Maps Anymore?

Times have changed over the years. Believe it or not, soldiers actually used paper maps in the field. Raine Inc. produced (and still does) the finest map cases in the world. They varied in different sizes and shapes to fit the mission. The Individual map case is the smallest 7”x9”. The Squad map case has a larger 15”x14” viewing area and can be folded neatly in a zippered binder that fits the BDU Cargo pocket. The Rolled map case has a much larger 16”x44” viewing area. The Jumbo case speaks for itself. Of course Raine produces the Map Bag that dates back to the 18th century. 

Maps are being replaced by GPS devices. Raine has been on the forefront of creating innovative GPS cases for the field. Information cases (i.e. IPad, Iphone, smart phones, I-whatever) are the wave of the modern Army and Raine is on it. Please click here http://raineinc.com/catalog/index.php to find out more info. in our Product Catalog about  Map Cases, GPS cases and Smart Phone Cases. 

Keep in mind, when batteries run out, paper always works.  And, we would love to hear about your map stories.

John Raine
President

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It's a Dog's Life

This is Charlie, Raine’s mascot. He loves coming to work with John, Raine’s President, and hanging out with all of us.   When John is out of the office, Charlie’s favorite hobby is to nap on my lap/desk.  Even the ringing of the telephone will not disturb him.  He just snuggles up in the blanket and sleeps, while I am on the phone or working on the computer.  Now when he hears the front door open – that is another story!  He jumps up to see if it is John coming back in.  If it is, down he goes and back to John’s office for some more attention and maybe another nap.

Raine Inc. does not manufacture any dog or pet related products, but we do offer a wide variety of products for their owners. For a complete list of Raine’s products, go to http://raineinc.com.  Be sure to also check out our Closeout section for some great deals!

Regena Odle
Sales Associate

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April Special Operation Conference

On April 25-26, Raine Inc. will be represented in El Paso, TX for the SOG/MWR show.  This event is primarily for special operators from law enforcement agencies in the southwest part of the country.

It is one day of exhibiting products on Ft. Bliss and a second day showing product at the shooting range on Camp MacGregor.  There is a high number of attendees from the border patrol, and we have a new flashlight holster for them to see.  While we’re there, we  will also spend some time visiting the stores on Ft. Bliss.  If that was all we could do on the trip, it would be worthwhile just to be able to personally tell them “Thank you” for the business they send us.

Ron James
Business Manager

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Introducing: Raine's New Blog

Raine Inc. would like to share with you a new and improved blog. You can find it at http://raineincblog.com.  We hope you will find it much easier to navigate through the interesting facts, information about Raine’s products and continue to keep updated on the latest information!

We look forward to keeping you 'in the know' at  http://raineincblog.com.

For a complete list of Raine’s products, go to http://raineinc.com.  Click here to become a fan of Raine’s on Facebook and receive 10% off your online order.

Video from Marine South Conference (April 2012)

Ron James, Business Manager of Raine Inc., describes some Marine specific products that are available.

Click on this link to see the You Tube video at the Marine South Conference.


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Today is National Peach Cobbler Day!

To celebrate, we'll share with you Regena's personal recipe:

Regena’s Peach Cobbler

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2 cups of sliced fresh peaches  

¼ teaspoon of nutmeg

2 cups of sugar (divided)

½ cup of butter (not margarine)

¾ cup of flour

2 teaspoons of baking powder

A pinch of salt

¾ cup of milk

 

Heat oven to 350º.  Mix the peaches with 1 cup of sugar and nutmeg then set aside.  Put the butter in a 9” square cake pan or preferably a medium cast iron skillet and put in the oven to melt.  In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and milk.  Mix until smooth.  Pour this over the melted butter.  DO NOT STIR!  Top this with the peaches and again -DO NOT STIR!  It is key that you do not mix any of the layers together.  The batter will rise to the top during baking.    

Put in the oven and bake at 350º for about an hour or until golden brown.  Serve with some homemade vanilla ice cream or some fresh whipped cream. 

Let us know what you think of the recipe.  

Regena Odle
Sales Associate
(800)826-5354

Source:  http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/2012/4/13/national-peach-cobbler-day
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It's National Farm Animals Day this Week

Raine Inc. does not miss a year without celebrating National Farm Animals Day. It was not long ago we had a problem with chickens interfering with our air condition compressor. The chickens would escape from our neighbor’s coop and head for our compressor. We do not know why they liked the compressor, whether the heat or noise, the result was feathers sucked onto the compressor. I love chickens but I do not like a hot office.   

The neighbor is gone and the chickens are gone, but Raine’s enthusiasm for National Farm Animals Day is still as strong as ever.

John Raine
President

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Upcoming April Conferences

In April, I will be attending two shows to showcase Raine Inc.’s products.  The first will be the Marine South Expo at Camp LeJeune April 11-12.  This is a smaller version of the Modern Day Marine show Raine participates in September.  I always am pleased to visit Camp LeJeune.  We do our largest volume of Marines business at the stores on that base.  Some of the store managers I have known since my early days at Raine.  We have all had those moments when something happened that we will always remember where we were.  I was just exiting the main gate at LeJeune when the “OJ” verdict came out.  I look forward to spending time talking with our brave Marines.

The next show is for the Special Ops branch of the U.S. Border Patrol.  We will be showcasing a new holster for the Border Patrol Streamlight LED flashlight to show them so I am anxious to get there.  It will be at Ft. Bliss April 25-26. 

Ron James
Business Manager

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Marine South Expo: April 11-12

Raine will be exhibiting at the Marine South Expo April 11-12 at Camp Lejeune, NC – Booth 358. Held since 1993, this annual exposition showcases the latest innovative displays, trailblazing computer simulations and state-of-the-art technology systems and equipment designed specifically for the U.S. Marine Corps. 

Raine is on the forefront on supplying “state of the art” gear to the U.S. Marine Corps. Raine’s Marine Martial Arts Belt was certified by the U.S. Marine Corps last year.

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Believe it, It's Pencil Day!

On this day in 1858, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted Hymen Lipman a patent for a pencil with an eraser attached to it.

Did you know that Raine Inc.  manufactures a pouch designed specifically for pencils & pens?
The pen/pencil holder (Item #0069) is a durable nylon pouch which holds three pens/markers in the front and has a large back pocket to hold a larger marker.  It also has a secure, adjustable belt loop.   The pen/pencil holder can be found at http://raineinc.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1136

Raine Inc. also offers a variety of other pouches that are perfect for multi-tasking.  These pouches will hold all sorts of items along with your trusty pencil. Check out the links below for more information.

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So when you pick up that pencil today,  say a little “thank you” to Mr.  Lipman and feel free to call us today at 1-800-826-5354 or online at www.raineinc.com to order your very own Pen/Pencil Holder.

Source:  http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/pencil-day 

This Friday is Last Day to Save for "Raine Day"

This Monday, March 26^th was “Make Up Your Own Holiday” Day.  With that in mind, we made March 26^th Raine Inc. Day!   How about a Raine Inc. Day discount for all of our incredible dealers?  All you need to do is place an order and mention Raine Inc. Day and you will receive 5% off your total order*.

PLUS, we will give you 5% off your orders placed now through this Friday, March 30^th* You have to mention Raine Inc. Day in order to receive the discount.  If you place your order online, just put it in the comment section.  For our retail customers, use the “Buy It Now” option and enter RAINE for your coupon code.  We hope you will join in and celebrate Raine Inc. Day. 

*Discount does not apply to custom orders.

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Get Ready: Raine Inc. Day

This Monday, March 26^th is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day.  With that in mind, we are making March 26^th Raine Inc. Day!  Granted Monday’s are not usually a cause for celebration, but Raine Inc. Day would be, right?  So, how should we celebrate?  We know! How about a Raine Inc. Day discount for all of our incredible dealers?  All you would need to do is place an order and mention Raine Inc. Day and you will receive 5% off your total order*.  

That is definitely a reason to celebrate!  You know what would make Raine Inc. Day even better?  Let’s just celebrate the whole week!  That’s right -we will give you 5% off your orders placed March 26^th through March 30^th* . You have to mention Raine Inc. Day in order to receive it though.  If you place your order online, just put it in the comment section.  For our retail customers, use the “Buy It Now” option and enter RAINE for your coupon code.  We hope you will join in and let us know how you are celebrating Raine Inc. Day. 

*Discount does not apply to custom orders.

For a complete list of Raine’s products, go to http://raineinc.com.                                            

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St. Patrick's Day Fun

We are always looking for a reason to celebrate here at Raine Inc.   This is a tree that sits in our warehouse.  It is decorated in a different theme throughout the year by Diane who is our production assistant/warehouse supervisor.  No matter what the theme may be - the pumpkin head always remains on top though.  Crazy – we know but sometimes you just need a little crazy to make the day more interesting.  

By the way,  did you know that Raine Inc. now sells Marine Certified Martial Arts belts?  It is available in Camo Green to go with your “Kiss Me – I’m Irish” t-shirt that you may have hanging in your closet. 
Check out: http://raineinc.com/catalog/products_new.php for more info.  Order information can be found at: http://raineinc.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=martial+arts+belt 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Today Just Might Be the Perfect Day!

(siraphat)

When : Always on March 16th 

Today is:  "Everything You Do is Right" Day. Life is filled with adventure of ups and downs. Some days are good days. Some days are bad days. Most often, there's both good and bad in any given day.  Every once in a while, a day comes along where everything you do goes well.....the perfect day! 

Today is actually the opposite of yesterday which was:  "Everything You Think is Wrong Day" on March 15th. Yes, there is more than understated differences in interpretation and meaning of the two days. But, you get the idea.  Make it a great day for you! 

Please note, there is no actual research that found the creator or origin of this day. It was just too good not to share it!

Source:  http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/March/everythingrightday.htm

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Get Ready to Change Those Clocks!

This Sunday, March 11, we switch from standard to daylight saving time. Daylight saving time (“DST”) is also called summer time or daylight savings time. When DST is not put into place, it is called standard time, normal time or winter time.

Stuart Miles

Clocks get set an hour ahead, meaning a loss of time but more evening hours of daylight.  It may be only an hour, but shifts in sleep schedules can throw off those of us who are already sleep-deprived. That includes many Americans, one-third of who don’t get the 7 to 9 hours of sleep recommended by the National Sleep Foundation, according to recent government data. Chronic lack of sleep is associated with health risks like weight gain, depression and even early death.  Likewise, even in the short term, sleep loss can be a hazard: a 2001 study found that traffic accidents bump up slightly on the Monday following the spring shift to Daylight Saving Time.

Dr. Gina Chen, sleep specialist with The Polyclinic’s Sleep Medicine Center located in Seattle, Washington, recommends you should respect your sleep time and continue to get your usual amount of sleep.  She advises:

• Reset all of your clocks on the Saturday evening before the switch.

• Once clocks have been set, go to bed an hour later than usual on Saturday.  In other words, if you usually go to bed at 10 p.m., your clock will say 11 p.m.

• Get up on Sunday, the first day of daylight saving time, at your usual time (according to your clock).

• Resist the temptation to take a nap in the middle of the day on Sunday.

• Go to bed on Sunday at your usual time (according to your clock).

Good luck and be aware of the correct time on Sunday!

Sources:   Alexandra Sifferlin, “Start Adjusting Your Body Clock Now.”  8 March 2012.  http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/09/5-ways-to-survive-daylight-saving-time/#start-adjusting-early.     

“Daylight Saving Time – Sleep tips from The Polyclinic.” 8 March 2012. http://mylocalhealthguide.com/2012/03/08/daylight-saving-time-sleep-tips-from-the-polyclinic/.

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