Oktoberfest is right around the corner, and we know what you’re thinking: Aside from their shape, how do all these styles of beer glasses actually differ from one another? The infographics below is an illuminating, yet simple guide to the perfect beer glass to accompany your favorite brews. From snifters to beer steins, we’ll help you learn the ins and outs of iconic glassware choices, and what they actually do, so you can understand more about beer and the kind of glasses your friends and patrons prefer.

High school can be an exciting time, full of new experiences and lifelong friendships. For many schools, fundraising is a necessary tool to meet budget requirements for their various sports teams and extracurricular events. School fundraising ideas are widely available and as unique as each individual in the student body, and with a bit of creative thinking and organization, your efforts to raise funds can turn into a great success.

There is nothing quite like a winter wedding. The air is sharp and crisp, guests are bundled, and the excitement of two people sharing their love is matched only by the possibility of a beautiful snow fall to accompany the sendoff. There is much to think about when planning a wedding, no matter the season, from the cake to guest seating and dress fittings to food selection.

When your sports team is on the road, nutrition is critical. Without proper nutrition, the team can’t perform as well as it should. You’ll wind up losing games and suffering more injuries on account of things like exhaustion, dehydration, and low blood sugar. Luckily, there’s a way around this. By ensuring that you’re packing plenty of fun, healthy snacks that travel well with your team, you can head off issues of low energy and poor performance at the pass, and ensure that your team continues to play just as well as usual, until the end of the last game!

Your best friends: they’ve stood by you and supported you throughout the years, and they’ll be the ones standing at the altar with you on your wedding day, so, of course, you want it to be a day for them to remember as well! If you’re like most grooms, you want to do something special to thank these special dudes for their support, good-natured jabbing, and friendship over the years. Luckily, you’re not alone. There are dozens of fun ways to reward your groomsmen for showing up for you, and we’re here to give you a few ideas. Read on.

Summer brings with it the inevitable schedule of Little League games, youth football practices, and outdoor sport activities with friends and family. While it is important to stay properly hydrated and slather on that sunscreen, it also matters what your little sports fanatic is wearing; the more active they are while running around and catching those fly balls, they more comfortable their clothing should be.

All too soon, the warmer weather will start to fade away and the coolness of fall will set in, bringing with it milder temperatures and pumpkin-flavored everything. Fall weddings are especially beautiful as the leaves and the season continue to change. These months of the year are a unique time in which to get married, no matter where in the country you are planning to have your fall wedding.

Keeping students motivated throughout the school year presents its own set of challenges for teachers and administrators. Each group and classroom is unique, made up of different personalities and learning styles.

When it comes to planning a fundraiser, standing out is key. There are many fantastic ways to provide value for your patrons; coming up with a unique fundraiser idea and accenting it with high-quality gifts and products is the best way to put on an unforgettable event.

Most people understand that before products and services can be promoted, they have to be tied to a brand identity that starts with a company name, tagline and business logo design. These foundational elements communicate what you are selling, whether directly like Facebook, whose logo is the letters of the company and the tagline “Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life,” or symbolically like Nike whose logo is a “swoosh” and tagline is “Just do it.”

Running is an excellent way to maintain physical health, and studies show that it also has great psychological effects. According to the American Psychological Association, “active people are less depressed than inactive people. And people who were active and stopped tend to be more depressed than those who maintain or initiate an exercise program”. A great way to motivate your team to not only stay active, but set higher goals for themselves, is to sign up and prepare for a local 5K race. Running a 5K will elevate your runners’ max VO2 to improve their fitness and give them the confidence to sign up for more races.

No matter what kind of business you run, your employees are your most valuable asset. As the legendary former GE CEO Jack Welch said, “Your assets go up in the elevator in the morning, and ride down at night.” Every one of your employees is an integral member of your team, so letting them know that you understand and appreciate them, even in small ways, will help keep morale and productivity high.

Heading back to school after summer break is always bittersweet. Your students have enjoyed their time off , but they’re excited to see friends. They’re nervous about meeting new teachers, but also excited to do well in classes. They have mixed emotions, and the transition between summer break and the fall semester can be difficult.

Traditionally, the Hawaiian culture celebrated major milestones and important events with a ‘aha’aina (lit. “gathering meal”) where hundreds of people would gather together to enjoy a symbolic feast. While this ancient custom has faded into antiquity, its spirit survives in the modern Hawaiian luau.

USB flash drives (also known as thumb drives, jump drives, or memory sticks) have been around for years now, since before we had access to cloud storage and file sharing options on every computerized device. That change in technology has led so-called experts to predict the death of the USB drive for years, and yet the humble thumb drive remains an extremely popular item with expected worldwide sales to exceed half a billion units by 2020.