Hearing that former President  Clinton flew into North Korea to meet with Kim Jong-il, I was was a bit  surprised. I wondered how that became possible. I got my answer today in an e-mail from Phillip Hulme, one of our card distributors:

Dee Dee Myers, press secretary under former President Bill Clinton, was interviewed this week. One of the questions was why Clinton was chosen to go on the mission to negotiate for the the release of the 2 American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who entered North Korean territory and had been held captive for 5 months.

It turns out that Bill Clinton had emerged as the top choice of the North Koreans because, when he was president, Clinton had sent Kim Jong-il a letter of condolence on the death of his father, Kim Il-sung, in 1994.
Apparently, Kim Jong-il felt that freeing the women was a “reciprocal humanitarian gesture” that he would agree to, since Bill Clinton had shown him such respect when his father died, even though there were no official diplomatic relations between the US and North Korea.

How amazing that a simple letter of condolence written 15 years ago would have that impact.

I think it this is very powerful message. If we would all just sit and think about this for a few minutes: what more could we do in our daily lives to be human with each other? What effects would that make for us today and in the years ahead? Could a thawing of diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea have started because of a condolence letter? What simple actions can we take to do something similar to that simple act of humanity with our friends, coworkers, clients, and competitors?

It’s definitely something worthwhile to think about, isn’t it?

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Networking is helping each other succeed. It’s been going on forever. We share our knowledge and resources in hope that we can help others. It’s not something we just do at work. Friends as for places to find good deals on cars, lawyers and even where to get the best pizza in town! A school is a network, a club is a network as is a sports team.

Whether you’re a consumer, a CEO or a marketer, relationship marketing is the “in” thing to do. New sites are popping up all over. Join this network, join that network, get 5000 connection by joining this other network!

I’m beginning to wonder if we are focused to much on the number of people in our networks rather than what we can offer to help those we have networks with? How well do we know those 500 – 1000 in our Network?

Beside this blog, I wish to offer something for you to evaluate. Visit http://www.squidoo.com/send-out-cards-opportunity, think about your business and see if the system discussed could help you improve and develop your networking skills to get what you’re really striving  for in making those connections!

Happy Networking!

PS If you do visit the blog  mentioned above, please rate it. Thanks!

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NOTE FROM SANDY:  This is great news for card senders!  Now  we’ll  have even more features to use in designing our cards. The article mentions ’screen shots’  which I did not add here.

“Sending Cards Corporate Blog

OK, maybe “leaked” isn’t the correct term since we’re releasing these images with permission from management, but this is the first time the general public will have access to screenshots of the new card editor.

For those of you who don’t know, the card catalog interface and the new card editor have been re-done, tested, and we’d like to announce a big Card Editor Release Party! We’ve been spreading the word that the new editor will launch at the beginning of 2009, and we hope you’ll stay tuned for details so you can attend via your computer. We also want to highlight some of the new features that you’ll have access to in the near future:

The new card catalog will display more cards per page for quicker searches, includes a large pop-up view of the front and inside of cards for a detailed close-up before making your selection, and other features to help simplify your search for the perfect card!

The editor itself features an attractive, easy-to-use interface and offers a larger font selection, the ability to change the size, color, and alignment of individual text blocks instead of being applied to the entire card, and a built-in spell check to ensure your cards are pristine and professional.

Another exciting feature that we know many of you have been dying to use is the new versatility of the personal signature. In the new card editor, you’ll be able to add text after signatures (for all you “P.S.” people) and can change the size, color, and alignment of your signature just like any other block of text.

Adding pictures to your cards will be easier than ever. You can add anything from a full-bleed image across the card as we did in the screenshot above or you can select from other arrangements and add in your  images. We’ll even let you know the image quality of photos so you’ll know if an image is well-suited for printing or not.

The recipient page now looks just like an envelope to remind you that your card (or cards) are being stuffed, stamped, and mailed for you. Also, one of the most exciting features with the new card editor is how we’ve streamlined the process of sending a single card to multiple recipients. You won’t need to create a campaign card any longer, but can search through your contacts and simply put a “check” next to those whom you’d like to send your card.

Our final shot features the confirmation screen, where you’ll find the “Send Card” button. It will give you a detailed breakdown of the points and postage you’ll be using and even allows you to add points or postage on the spot so you don’t have to lose your work just because you forgot to add funds, and all this in the name of making your card sending experience as easy as we can. After all, our system is all about convenience.

Now this brings us back to the New Card Editor Release Party we’ll be hosting in 2009, which you can attend online. It will be broadcasted LIVE, here at the home office in Salt Lake City, and we need YOU to spread the word to your organization.

December 20, 2008 3:27 PM , Anonymous Sandy Morgan said…

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO! Can’t wait! Can I put this on my blog?

Sandy,

You can definitely put this on your blog! Thanks for sharing it with others. You can also use the “Share this Post” link to share this post with your e-mail contacts and on applications like Facebook.”

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Tired last night I went to bed early, hoping not to miss the 10 P.M. newscast.  One of the  features, on CBS affiliate in Minnesota, is called “The Good Question”. Viewers submit questions that get answered by reporter,  Jason DeRusha.

Anyway, I  did fall asleep! Luckily, I was able to view the report this morning at  http://wcco.com/goodquestion/why.christmas.cards.2.888082.html.  The answers for sending Holiday cards boiled down to; “Spread the Joy, Catch the Spirit and Reconnect”.  A pretty interesting story, viewers responded with  comments and reactions on Jason’s blog. Click on the above link to view it. You will see my comment there, too!

My question now is:  Why don’t we send cards for the reasons mentioned above all year around?

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For several weeks the October’s issue of Success from Home has been on your local magazine racks in bookstores and other popular places.  The entire issue featured Send Out Cards throughout the magazine.

This magazine shows so many good points of the ways of sending an unexpected card, just as we have done with our Blog.  What excites me the most was when I read the articles from Joel Osteen, well-known minister seen on television, as well as Jack Canfield, well-known author for the numerous books of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul”.

Both Mr. Osteen and Mr. Canfield continue to touch so many people, as well as for me with their books!  So to see their testimony in this Magazine only makes me that more determine to reach others with greeting cards.

Joel Osteen writes how important it is to encourage others, and to make a difference for them.  While we may not realize, there is always someone who needs some kind of encouragement; whether it is a kind word; a silly card to make someone laugh; or a important statement to encourage someone experiencing a serious illness.

I like the statement I read from Mr. Osteen in his article.  He gave an example of a teacher doing an exercise in her class: It showed her students that… “If you want your life to get better then you need to improve someone else’s life.”  The students understood the lesson of how important it is to show people that we all care for each other!  This is exactly what we try to relay to others to feel when we send an unexpected card!

If you happen to get this magazine, you were able to read the article from Jack Canfield.  He had very good points to motivate employees at work.  Among the top suggestions was “Appreciation”!  Again, this ties right in with what Sandy and I are striving for. We truly believe greeting cards have delivered this to those we write to…  We know our independence has continued with so much encouragement for others that know us!  We are so grateful for the ongoing support.

Success From Home featured stories from friends and fellow Team Members…  Each article is very interesting!  So, if you can, get a copy or let me know you want one, and I’ll send you one!

Writing is a huge asset we both share.  We rely on each other for support and advice.  Feedback is another topic Mr. Canfield talks about.  Sandy will agree we depend so much on the feedback we receive from one another, as well as when we receive a call or an email from someone who has received a card from us.

Just a couple days ago I received a phone call from my friend, Jamie. A few weeks ago she had told me she became “Great Auntie” again!  Jamie was so proud of this new little Bundle of Joy!  So I asked her to send me a photo via email.  To surprise her, I created a Picture Plus Postcard, and sent it to her.  Jamie was so thrilled when it arrived in her mailbox!  She called that same night to thank me.  I just wanted to make her day and give her an unexpected surprise!

www.jansfreecard4u.com will take you to the website for you to send a greeting card.  What better time to try it out!  The holidays are right around the corner!

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I cannot believe we are heading towards the end of the year.  Where has the time gone?  It doesn’t seem possible that the holidays are right around the corner.

Well, for anyone reading our Blog, it is certainly time for several updates.  With the Holidays near, we want you to hear of all the incredible products that are now available with the greeting cards. As before you can still insert a variety of gift cards, gifts, candies, or cookies just to name a few. It’s like “One stop shopping!”

Our newest item is the “Success from Home” magazine featuring our company!  The entire magazine features articles from several well-known individuals.  Joel Osteen, a minister seen on television is featured in it, as is Jack Canfield from the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. We are very proud to be featured in this national magazine! It provides an excellent, third-party validation of the network marketing industry.

As the Holiday shopping probably has already begun for some of us, check out the new items featured for gifts.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES (There are a number of choices)

• Diane Walker and Jack Bastide, senders of cards just featured her book, “Navigating the World of Network Marketing”
• Jordan Adler, a sender of cards, wrote “Beach Money”, writes of his achieving his dreams through Network Marketing.
  

SEASONAL GIFTS

This you definitely want to check out. With assorted candies, cookies, brownies, popcorn, lemonade; only to name a few, you will have quite the time, making a choice!

GIFTS FOR PETS ~  A variety of dog treats and also something special for your cat

GIFTS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN ~ Variety of blankets and rattles

GIFTS FOR KIDS

• Jewelry for little girls
• Cooking kit
• Pirate Treasure Kit
• And much more…Check it out

GIFTS FOR THE HOME

• Variety of Candle Sets
• Blankets

GIFT BASKETS

• Gifts for Pampering that special lady in your life
• Cooking Basket
• Car Care Basket
• And more…..

The company continues to add more features each time we turn around.

Wouldn’t you agree that this is definitely a one stop-shopping place? No crowds, no sitting idle in traffic,  wasting precious gas and money. You owe it to yourself to check it out!

Sending a card will put smiles on faces! Make it known to your family, friends and other contacts they are important. Try it free on us today! http://www.sandysendfreecard.com.

Please let us know if there are other topics you would like to know more about.  We let forward to your input!

Jan

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Our card  sending program was chosen from 19 companies to be featured in the September’s issue of the Success From Home’s monthly magazine! It’s quite an honor for us all!

Stories of how people are benefiting from sending and receiving cards touch the soul!  Read how people who had their lives turned around with a simple card from people who cared.  Learn, too, how you can improve your life, your business and the lives of others by becoming a sender of cards!

Success from Home is a national newsstand magazine distributed monthly at bookstores and retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Borders, Hastings, Books-A-Million, B. Dalton and Staples. The magazine provides excellent, third-party validation of the network marketing industry.

See how you can get a free copy by leaving a comment on our blog.

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Dan Robey’s book, “The Power of Positive Habits”, is a tremendous book to help anyone change their daily habits to create a more positive life for themselves and their families. The following article come his “The Best of Positive Habits.”

Everyone needs Sincere Appreciation

There is one thing that everyone in the world needs from time to time.

To be appreciated.

Here is a simple little habit that will show someone you love that you sincerely appreciate who they are, and what they mean to you.

Buy some Post-It notes and leave simple messages of appreciation in places where the notes will easily be seen by people you care about.

Here is an example:

Husbands can place Post-It notes on bathroom mirrors, in cars, or other places where their wives will likely see them. Write simple notes like; “I Love You,” “You looked beautiful at dinner last night,” “Thanks for taking such good care of our children,” Etc.

It is amazing how much better we all feel when we know that we are sincerely appreciated.

Leave positive message notes for your children, co-workers, friends, family, waiters, waitresses, the possibilities are endless. Just carry a package of Post-it notes with you for one day and use your imagination.

Make someone feel better about themself today!

Wishing you Continued Success!!

Dan Robey

http://www.thepowerofpositivehabits.com

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I love this article! It says it all! Connect with people. Show friends, family, associates and customers how you feel. Be excited and grateful for those in your life! Tell others how much you appreciate their existence in your life. Leave a Post It Note! Send a Card!
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CHICAGO (Reuters) – Paying people a compliment appears to activate the same reward center in the brain as paying them cash, Japanese researchers said on Wednesday. They said the study offers scientific (Read more by going to above url)
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Many are debating whether the giving of money versus a compliment is more meaningful to people. Studies, like the one above, and recent polls seem to indicate that sincere compliments excite the reward area of the brain more than money!

I heard one person taking a poll comment that while the study may be true, it’s harder to give compliments?

#1 Solution: Send more greeting cards!

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This is our commercial, as aired:

On behalf of Sandy Morgan and Jan Snook, I am delighted to conduct this Radio Announcement.

Sandy Morgan and Jan Snook, both having cerebral palsy, are working together to build a successful partnership as Independent Distributors with a web-based greeting card company. This web-based greeting card business.

These greeting cards are sent though the U.S. postal service! People are receiving cards by mail! With all the sophisticated technology of the 21st century you listeners may still be thinking we’re talking about the E-Card, so famous to computer users. Cards generated by this service are definitely NOT E-Cards! These cards are Real, stamped and mailed cards that allows anyone to keep in contact with internet friends, family and clients as well as others who may not so computer savvy.

With the click of your mouse, you can choose a card from well over 12,000, type your message, and send it on. The company, based in Utah, does the licking, stuffing, stamping and mailing while you sit at your desktop!

Many businesses have started using this system due to its many features. A handwriting font can be made from a person’s own handwriting.

The Contact Manager can be set up with reminders of birthdays, employment anniversaries and other important dates. The system shoots a reminder to send a card 7 days before the birthday or anniversary. Never forget a special event again!

Business people love the customization feature of Sending Cards via this system. Logos can be placed on cards just by taking picture of it with a camera. Gift Cards from major stores (Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Old Navy, etc), restaurants and other food goodies can be included when sending your card. It’s like one stop shopping from your home!

Campaigns, such as a Grand Opening Sale or Holiday Greetings can be set up weeks and months in advance with our Campaign Manager. Just specify the date to send and forget it!

Whether you’re a consumer, a CEO or a marketer, sending cards will enhance your business and personal relationships. Send a Card Today!

To get a free demonstration and send 2 free cards, sign up at
http://www.sandysendfreecard.com. Enter the code ‘Talk Radio’

This will connect you any one of us, and we will be happy to answer all your questions. Our colleague, Gloria, will be happy to talk to you by phone. You can reach her at 1-410-335-6330.

We have a business email address which is sj50099@gmail.com. You are welcome to email any of us there if you wish!

Also, to see the Blog Sandy and Jan have, go to http://crashingthrubarriers.com

Thank you for your time. And thank you, Rebekah, for this great opportunity!

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