Abstract: A binder including a first cover and a second cover pivotally coupled to the first cover, both of the covers being generally flat and planar and having a first and second opposite sides thereof. The binder further includes a pocket coupled to the first cover, wherein the pocket can be accessed from both the first and second sides of the first cover.

Abstract: A system for storing index cards, the system including at least one storage sheet having at least one pocket, at least one supply sheet having at least one index card formed therein and detachable therefrom. The system further includes a binding mechanism that binds the storage sheet and the supply sheet together.

Abstract: A notebook with a wire guard including a front cover having a plurality of openings located generally adjacent to a binding edge of the front cover, a back cover having a plurality of openings located adjacent to a binding edge of the back cover, and a plurality of sheets of paper. Each sheet of paper a plurality of openings located adjacent to a binding edge thereof. The notebook further includes a generally helical binding coil having a plurality of turns, and each of the plurality of openings of the front cover, back cover, and the plurality of sheets of paper receives a turn of the coil therethrough to bind the front cover, back cover and plurality of sheets of paper together.