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Welcome to the start of a new year!
2007 is a special year for the Day-Timers family, because we’re celebrating our 60th anniversary! In 1947, the Dorney family established a small printing business in the heart of the Pennsylvania countryside. One of their early clients was the developer of Lawyer’s Day, a planner designed to help attorneys maintain precise track of their time. It wasn’t long before the Dorneys recognised the universal need for organisation and time management – and the Day-Timer® Planner was born. 60 years later, we’re still printing our planners at the site of the Dorney’s original printing company, and Day-Timers has evolved into the authority for helping millions of people around the world enjoy more organised and productive lives.
We look forward to another year helping you make the most of your time!
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In 1947, Day-Timers was founded with the mission to help people make the most of their time. Plenty of other interesting things happened that year as well. Here are some of the most notable:
The music industry would never be the same after 1947 because Arlo Guthrie, David Bowie, Carlos Santana, Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, Elton John, and Iggy Pop were all born that year. The world became much more interesting in July of 1947 when Austria’s native son Arnold Schwarzenegger was born. Little did anyone know that bodybuilder competitions… Terminator movies… and the governorship of California were all in the cards for Arnold. Ever wonder where the term “computer bug” originated? On September 9, an actual moth lodged itself into a computer at Harvard and the new and often-used expression came into existence. College students everywhere can give thanks to Walter Morrison. No, he didn’t find a cure for polio or win a Nobel Prize. Instead, he invented the Frisbee®, creating the perfect complement to an afternoon in the sun. Saying “cheese” gained new meaning in 1947 as Polaroid® made photography literally a snap. No more waiting! Polaroid’s new instant camera developed photos immediately. A Streetcar Named Desire premiered on Broadway in December. Its first performance garnered an unheard of 30-minute standing ovation for stars Marlon Brando and Jessica Tandy. Popcorn and TV dinner lovers around the world can cheer for a great 1947 invention: Raytheon introduced the first commercial microwave oven. The behemoth stood nearly 2 metres tall… weighed 340 kilos… and cost about $5,000!
Paper lives on in the digital age!
As we enter our 60th year, I look back and reflect upon the Day-Timers mission, and how it is just as relevant today as it ever has been. Even in today’s digital age, paper-based Day-Timer® Planners are still one of the simplest, quickest, most accessible, and most effective ways to get organised and manage your time. In fact, Day-Timer® Planners remain the organisational tool of choice of millions around the world.
We look forward to another 60 years of satisfying customers like you and sincerely thank you for the continued privilege of helping you to manage your time.
3 Great Products to Help You Get Organised
Do you find yourself running late for appointments, meetings, or special events (or maybe even missing them altogether)?
Are you frequently scrambling to find that note, phone number or e-mail address you jotted down on a scrap of paper?
Can’t bear the thought of searching for your reading glasses, car keys, or mobile phone one more time?
Then now is the time for you to take action and make a change!
As the leading authority on time management and organisation, Day-Timers is here to help! Check out these products to help you get organised at your desk and on the go:
Acrylic Combo Stand $104.55
Malibu Slip-Tab Padfolio $99.00
Nappa Leather Wheeled Business Case $249.95
Special Anniversary Offer for E-talk Newsletter Subscribers! Start shopping now at www.daytimer.com.au to discover the definitive selection of tools to help you enjoy an organised, productive, rewarding life in the office, at home, and on the go! And just for our E-talk subscribers, we’re offering FREE Shipping on orders of $80 or more! Hurry, this fantastic deal expires on 26th February, 2007! **
TRAPPER WOODS TIME TIP OF THE MONTH: Leverage Your Mind!
These days, there’s not only more to do… but also more to remember! This clutters your mind, distracting you from more important activities. Solution ? Pick a time management tool that works best for you. Then, be meticulous about entering all appointments, dates, deadlines, and important information. Make it a habit to carry it with you and let the tool do your remembering for you. By leveraging your mind – using it for thinking instead of remembering – you’re helping reduce stress and sharpen your focus!
Known nationally as “Father Time,” time-management expert Trapper Woods has over 35 years experience in management, marketing, sales, and training. He’s president of Cannonwood, a company specialising in organisational effectiveness, and co-author of, “Tick Tock! Who Broke the Clock?: Solving the Work-Life Balance Equation”.
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We hope you’ve enjoyed this month’s newsletter.
We join you in looking forward to an organised and productive 2007. Stay tuned for exciting promotions, activities, and other special offers as we continue to celebrate our 60th Anniversary! Shop for Day-Timer products 24 hours a day! Simply visit our webstore. You’ll discover hundreds of ways to simplify your life, get organised fast, and make the most of your time! Remember, your satisfaction is always 100% guaranteed. If anything you order from Day-Timers fails to meet your expectations (and you are the sole judge), you may return it for a prompt refund, exchange, or credit.
Day-Timers Pty Limited PO Box 570 Hornsby NSW 1630 Start Shopping @ daytimer.com.au or 1300 360 587
**Free Shipping on Any Webstore Order! We make it even easier to organise and simplify your life. Simply place your online order for $80 or more and we'll deliver it right to your doorstep absolutely FREE! Start shopping...and save! BUT HURRY! This free shipping offer ends 26th February, 2007! Free ground shipping within Australia only. Offer not valid on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
