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Stencils date back 37,000 years when Neanderthals use them to apply hand prints on cave walls in Spain. In 105 A.D., the Chinese employ stencils to add color to paper as a new printing technique. In a method called Katazome, the Japanese apply rice paste to them to block the saturation of dyes onto fabric. Paper, fabric and wood become art with the use of stencils.

Buying a gift for someone is an undertaking worthy of much consideration and this includes the choosing of a pen. Some say a writing instrument is an extension of the writer’s mind. Others think of pens as a necessary accessory that adds to their personal sense of style. Either way, let the person’s preferences be your guide to get it right.

If you know someone who is about to retire, choosing the right gift can be a brain teaser. You want the present to acknowledge their years of service as well as reflect their personality. You want to keep their work achievements in mind while showing you know them beyond the job. What are their interests? How are they planning to enjoy the rest of their days? These 10 gift ideas will help congratulate a new retiree on a job well done and send them on their way.

The first annual American Business Women’s Day was held almost 40 years ago on September 22, 1982. Officially recognized as a national holiday by congressional proclamation in 1983 and in1986, it was conceived by the American Business Women’s Association, which was founded on this same day in 1949. American Business Women’s Day celebrates the accomplishments of over 68 million American working women and almost eight million women business owners.

1. Have Everything Ready Before Grilling Starts – an essential part of successful grilling includes a clean grill and plenty of fuel; all the food prepped for cooking; salt, pepper and any seasonings on hand; essential BBQ grilling tools; serving platters; and a table set with plates, silverware, napkins, glasses and beverages, so your guests can dig in as soon as the feast comes off the flames.

“When you choose to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11, you are playing an important part in memorializing those who were killed, honoring the sacrifices of the first responders, and remembering the spirit of unity that emerged in the aftermath of 9/11,” Joe Daniels, President and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, pictured below.

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Employee recognition awards are an excellent way for businesses to retain good workers and re-enforce strong team dynamics. Keeping these honors from becoming boring or stale is the real trick. Rather than sticking with the same categories every year, break away from the traditional with employee recognition – try humor.

Paperweights – yes, paperweights – help some of the world’s most successful people stay organized and efficient. They’re also a stylish way to adorn a tabletop, combining beauty with productivity.

If not, you’re missing an excellent opportunity to connect with customers and project a high level of professionalism. A custom name tag is like a little billboard that rides around with each employee, providing information and promoting your brand.

A glass plaque shines from your office wall or desktop with crystal brilliance. Visitors can’t help but notice it. Glass catches the eye and sparks the imagination.

Do you know a local hero who should be honored with a shield plaque? The shield has long been a symbol of honor that recognizes people who work for the good of others, like police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders, although its appeal extends far beyond these community standouts.

Your company achieves a milestone and the media is writing about it. Your child’s team makes sports page news. Your blog just gains an incredible number of followers. These are perfect opportunities to immortalize the moment with a personalized memento.

If you ever spot perpetual plaques mounted on an office wall, you’ll notice they create a stunning display. Not only can all the people who see them appreciate the winners, every day -the gallery itself represents the high value that company leadership holds for individual and team achievement.

A memorial provides the next best thing: something to hold that helps you remember precious moments with a treasured person.

Who doesn’t love a party? Labor Day is the first Monday in September and falls on the 6th this year – and you still have time to gather friends and family for this traditional end-of-summer celebration. Not only that, you still have time to personalize your Labor Day get-together with custom products from PlaqueMaker.

Inventions reshape our world, changing the way we view business, manufacturing, science, technology, communications and much more. When someone secures a patent for an invention, their achievement can energize a new product, a new company or an entire industry.

When a judge bangs the gavel, that’s it. The final word on a case is spoken and court is adjourned. It is the gavel that is the ultimate symbol of authority in the complex hierarchy of a courtroom.