Volume 3 Number 2

Demographics
We just thought you'd like to know ...

In 2003 we shipped to every state in the Union. As a percent of total orders, here's the top six states where you live:

Well, that may be interesting to some, so here's another statistic: last year we also shipped to twelve different countries, plus many APO/FPO addresses. Here's how the top six break out for those orders:

Hot New Item!

Here's a new product we just found that we're mighty excited about. Called World Wise™, it's a fun card game that really teaches geography to folks of just about all ages. There are four different editions of World Wise™: The Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Check it out!

"Factoids"

Tanzania (tan-ze-nee'-ya), the east African republic, was formed in 1964 by the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

Last Month's Offer/Quiz Answer:
The country of Nepal.

The Personal Corner

Here's the view we "enjoyed" a couple of weeks ago. Yes, we know our customers in other parts of the country and the world have seen more severe, but for us here in the northwest, it was pretty bad. We lost power and there were a couple of days we couldn't even make it into the offices! We apologize if our inconveniences caused any for you.

Clarifications

Feedback: One of our customers pointed out that our article last month was mistaken: We stated that Russia is the largest country in the world. Our customer's point was that Siberia is not a part of Russia and, without it, Russia would not be the largest country. Politics aside, we did a little research and found this cool website regarding Siberia. Just thought you'd enjoy. Besides, we love your feedback. [By the way, as Siberia is not (yet) an autonomous nation, we do not carry its flag.]

10% discount offer/quiz

We think this is the only national flag with a machine gun on it. Take 10% off any purchase made during the month of February 2004 by mentioning this offer/quiz and the name of this flag.

If you’re calling in your order, just mention this offer; if you’re ordering online, enter the flag name in the Comments Area on the order page and we’ll happily calculate your discount.