Ames Goldsmith

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Cottonelle Adds Blue Strip To Toilet Paper But Keeps What It Does A Secret

IRVING, TX—Refusing to confirm nor deny that the addition had anything to do with personal hygiene, Cottonelle unveiled its new ULTRA Comfort Care toilet paper Wednesday now infused with a mysterious thin blue strip. “Is it scented? Does it help track your intestinal health? Is there some sort of lotion in it? It could be any of those things or none of them—we’re not saying at the moment,” Cottonelle marketing director Wynnie Palmetto told reporters, adding that she was under contract not to…

Would the candiru fish really eat your genitals?

The story is that the fish swims up a stream of urine into a man's penis, then eats it from the inside. But is there any truth to it?

What will it take for brands to deliver on the promise of greener chemicals?

That momentum behind green chemistry in the 1990s has never waned, but it’s never exactly exploded either. Is that about to change?

Allied Remodeling > Contractor Standards Guide

This Guide explains what specifics to look for: BBB rating, insurance, licensing, certifications, and lots of things you might not even know to ask for.

Barton Goldsmith: When you’re feeling all alone

Have you ever felt so lonely that you thought your heart was breaking and you couldn’t make it through the night? Have you looked at your life and wondered where you went wrong and why you deserve …

Five Tech Tips for Lifting Magnets and Allied Equipment

Some magnets are simple, like the handheld units used to affix photos, calendars, and notes to your refrigerator. But the magnets on material handlers designed to lift metals are much more complicated.

Watercraft Preparation and Safety Tips

Compiled is a list of watercraft preparation and safety tips for you to follow so you can have a worry-free summer vacation out on the open waters.

Open House Preparation: Tips for Success

Putting a plan in place before you visit open houses will help you make the most of your time. Before you tour an open house, research neighborhoods, plan your itinerary, create a checklist, remember etiquette, and take notes.

Preparation for What Comes Next

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Road Trip Preparation Tips

Road trips make excellent vacations - as long as you’re prepared. Follow these tips to make your next road trip a success.

Exterior Painting Preparation Tips

We get asked a lot of questions about exterior painting preparation tips. There’s nothing like a vibrant, fresh coat of paint to enhance the appearance of your home. A clean, new coat of paint looks great, even if you’re simply replacing the old color or style with the same type. In many cases, repainting begins with stripping off the old ... Read More

10 Steps to Tax Preparation

The earlier you start preparing your tax records and documents, the more likely you are to have a smooth tax return experience – and all the tax benefits you're due.

What is Data Preparation?

Data preparation is the process of getting data sets ready for use in business intelligence and analytics applications. Learn about the steps involved in the data preparation process, the benefits of effective data preparation and the capabilities of self-service data preparation tools.

Concert Preparation Tips

There’s a lot that goes into having a successful event and if you aren’t prepared, it’ll be evident in the final performance. This post will dig into what you need to do ahead of time to make sure your concerts go well.

Seven Tips For Emergency Preparedness Preparation

5 Tips For Early Preparation

Earlier is better when it comes to working on your taxes. The IRS encourages everyone to get a head start on tax preparation. N...

Why Preparation Is Key In An Interview

When interviewing, it behooves the job seeker to be prepared. But how prepared do you need to be? Find out what to do before an interview.