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Bud Thompson | The Man Who Loved Shakers

The summer that Bud Thompson met the Shaker sisters he was young and they were old. There were then, in the mid-1950s, 14 Shaker sisters living at Canterbury in New Hampshire. The last brother had died in 1939. There had always been more Shaker women than men, all the way back to 1747, when the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing was founded in England and later brought to America by Mother Ann Lee. Their enemies had named them Shakers or “Shaking Quakers” for their ecstatic worship, for trembling and throwing themselves about and speaking in tongues. Those days were more than a century gone. The Shakers Bud met were a quiet, pious, dedicated lot, their lives shaped...

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10 Steps to Writing the Best White Paper Format

A white paper is one of the most powerful marketing tools of any company. Companies use this tool to share the worth of their product and service with their potential customers. Your white paper can put your business on the map for potential customers researching their options, increase the efficiency of the different stages of your sales funnel, and create trust with a casual reader. The white paper of any business or company should deliver insightful, useful, and excellent content to the reader. The presentation of the white paper should also capture the attention of the reader. However, the effectiveness of your white paper depends on how you write it. Writing a white paper is a very challenging task. If...

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18 Black-led Horror Movies as Terrifying as 'Candyman'

Nostalgia for the ‘90s is big right now, so it’s probably not a huge surprise Candyman is coming back. The love-lorn killer with the haunting bass voice and hook hand never had quite the box office cred of a Freddy, Jason, or Michael Myers, but Tony Todd’s performance—and his signature vocal rasp—made him an instant…Read more...

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These 6 Software and Tools Can Change the Way Your Business Operates (For Good)

— Starting a new business but do not know which tools to use and where to look? We feel you. Operating your business without skilled employees is challenging, but doing it without the right software only adds to the challenge. Like your employees, the tools mentioned in this article will help your business operation run easier and ensure its smooth functioning. Take a look. A Tool for Reading Chip Cards & Mobile Payments Is your point of sale (POS) system on point? Are you able to use mobile payments such as Apple Pay or Android Pay with your POS system? If you answered no, then it is time to make changes. Chip cards are becoming increasingly popular, and if your...

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Best 20 Dinnerware & Stemware Storage | Stemware Storage Cases

  1. HOLDN’ STORAGE Champagne Flute Storage Box Case – Organizer Chest Holds 12 Stemware Glasses – Durable Microfiber Container Bin with Dividers – Protects Champagne Flutes, Crystal Glass, Wine Glasses and Fine China HOLDN’ STORAGE - Luxurious extra thick microfiber expensive crystal stemware needs more than just newspaper and packing boxes This champagne flute case is made of premium grade extrathick microfiber material with a regal tough that provides ample padding ensuring full protection of your glassware The sturdy zipper securely closes and will keep moisture dust and dirt away from your glasses keeping them ready for use Complete stemware protection we know how much you love your crystal champagne flutes and want to use them for a lifetime...

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