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A landscape architect designs residential areas, parks, shopping centers, parkways, golf courses, and school campuses to make them both beautiful and functional. They must ensure that these facilities are compatible with the natural environment. A landscape architect might work with other professionals, including civil engineers, hydrologists, and architects. This occupation employed approximately 24,700 people in 2016. Landscape Architect Duties & Responsibilities This job typically involves performing the following tasks and work:...

Hank Williams stands at the top of one of the most famous family trees in country music. His son Hank Williams Jr. carried on the tradition with his rabble-rousing tunes in the ’70s and ’80s. But father and son only scratch the surface on the incredible Williams family tree. Hank Williams Hank Williams is acknowledged as one of the greatest country artists of all time. His evocative, poetic songwriting has inspired performers from Lucinda Williams to Bob Dylan....

Watch Now: 1 Little Black Dress - 5 Different Outfits I am a believer of Starpil Wax, a European wax from Spain. If their other waxes remove hair this easily and without much pain, I may be converted to a new brand. Manufacturer: StarpilUsage: Hard hair removal waxOptions: Green, Blue, Natural, Rose Petal, Chocolate, Mauve and Seaweed Pros Nice scentDoesn’t break or crackRemoves really short hair Cons Only available online Review When Starpil Natural wax arrived at my door I was intrigued....

What are all the permutations of betting the golf wager known as the Nassau? We have another article that explains some of the ins and outs of the Nassau bet (and Nassau tournament), including the basics of the wager, plus such things as why it’s called “Nassau.” And in that book, Rodriguez and Anderson included a section on Nassau wagering. With the permission of publisher Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill., what follows is an excerpt of Chi Chi’s thoughts on the Nassau, co-authored with Anderson....

Visiting teams that come to Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium face the formidable University of Iowa Hawkeyes and their fans, seasonal weather that can sometimes range from bad to miserable and a unique characteristic that screams of Iowa tradition: a pink locker room. The visitor’s locker room at Kinnick is painted pink. The walls are pink. The floors are pink. The toilets are pink. It is pink everywhere. The locker room is beloved and controversial....

Geotextiles are used in civil construction projects for soil fills to improve soil characteristics. Geotextiles make poor soil more manageable, enabling construction in places that would otherwise be unsuitable. Geotextiles are ideal materials for many infrastructure works, such as roads, harbors, landfills, drainage structures, and other civil projects. Geotextile Applications Geotextiles can be used in many common applications: Unpaved and paved roads in airport runways Landfills and stone base courses Sidewalks and sand drainage layers Parking lots and curb areas Green areas and recreational facilities Retaining wall structures Duct banks and pipe trenches...

One of a franchisee’s ongoing business expenses is typically a royalty fee regularly paid to the franchisor. In some cases, it can add up to a pretty significant amount of money. So what does he get in exchange for these payments? Is it worth it? Definition of a Royalty Payment Royalty payments are paid for the continuous use of a piece of work, such as payments made to an author for a book that is on the market....

Not so long ago in golf history, balata golf balls were the ball of choice for low-handicap golfers, and something the rest of us aspired to play. But what is balata? Why did balata balls disappear from golf? Can you buy them anywhere today? Balata Starts as a Tree Sap “Balata” refers to a naturally occurring, rubber-like material that was once used for the cover on golf balls. “Balata balls” were used by professional golfers and low-handicappers because the soft, balata cover allowed for much higher spin rates on iron and wedge shots, and greater control over ball flight by those highly skilled golfers....

eBay is like any other technology; it is great when it works. Usually, eBay is up and running and buyers and sellers can conduct their business on the world’s largest marketplace without interruptions. However, there is the off chance that eBay may be down or not functioning properly. There are a few ways to learn what the problem is and when eBay will be back up and running. Check on eBay....

Zozo is one of the more prominent and well-known demonic beings. From reality television shows to literature, Zozo is commonly reported as being behind paranormal activity and hauntings. What Is Zozo? No one knows what Zozo looks like or what type of being he is. But those who have come into contact with him report terrifying experiences. Most commonly contacted through a Ouija board, he seems to be a powerful demonic being with the potential to do significant physical and mental harm....

Cities and counties adopt building codes and to keep people safe and to keep their jurisdictions appealing places to live. Building codes set the minimum standards for construction and renovation of buildings. Land use ordinances set forth regulations on what sorts of buildings can be on pieces of land and the standards for maintaining the land and structures. Code enforcement officers make sure building codes and land use ordinances are obeyed....

01 of 09 Denim and Plaid Outfits You Can Dress Up (Or Down) Wear plaid with jeans the stylish way. Christian Vierig/Getty Images Plaid shirts and denim go together like PB&J. Like many classic pairings, though, you could easily be fooled into thinking there’s only one way to style a plaid shirt with your jeans. Switch up your fashion game with these fresh outfit ideas for how you can wear jeans and a plaid shirt to look different every day of the week, including options for dressing up — or dressing down — each look....

Whether you’re letting your website or sales letter do all the heavy lifting or you’re doing in-person sales pitches, there are ways to increase sales and what you earn per sales transaction. Even if you’re happy with your current sales numbers, it can’t hurt to tweak your efforts to see if you can’t increase them. The following sales-boosting strategies are easy and affordable to implement. Target Your Market One-size fits all marketing is long gone....

Understanding the different positions is key to understanding the game of football. The following definitions cover the positions on special teams. Gunner The members of the special teams who specialize in racing downfield to tackle the kick or punt returner. The gunners usually line up on the outside of the offensive line and are often double teamed by blockers. Holder The player who catches the snap from the center and places it down for the placekicker to attempt to kick it through the uprights of the goalpost....

Let’s get one thing out of the way: You can’t buy this car, at least not if you live in North America. This is the European-market Honda Civic, and it’s quite a bit different than the Civic sold in the U.S. But it’s powered by Honda’s i-CTDi turbodiesel engine and worth the test drive. Honeywell, which developed the i-CTDi’s variable-geometry turbocharger, imported this particular Civic to Detroit, allowing for a test drive to see if Honda’s diesel is as good its gas engines....

How Much Should I Spend on a Gift for My Boss? If you are on a tight budget, but either want to or feel you must give a gift to your boss, here are two things to consider: Not Giving A Gift is Better Than Giving a Cheap Gift There are not many too meaningful gifts that you can buy these days for $5.00, and a cheap gift will usually appear just that - cheap, insincere, or like a “token” gift....

You agonize. You think about the impacts on your family, coworkers, and yourself. You sway one way, then the other. Finally, you make up your mind to resign from your present job and accept the job offer from a new company with more pay and growth potential. On Friday morning, you get up the nerve. You give your two weeks’ notice by handing your letter of resignation to your boss. You feel relieved because you think the hard part is over....

If you don’t have naturally perfect feet, don’t worry. Most dancers aren’t born with them. However, even though you can’t change the bone structure of your arch or instep, there are things you can do to improve the overall look of your feet. When determining what it is that makes a beautiful ballet foot, you must look at the overall characteristics of the feet. You’ve probably heard your ballet instructor use terms such as “arch” and “instep....

If you like painting standing up rather than sitting down, a palette is a very useful tool. It enables you to have your colors (and brushes) at an ergonomic working height and it’s instantly accessible when you want to pick up a color or mix a color, whether you’re standing in front of your painting or viewing it from a distance. 01 of 03 Support the Paint Palette on Your Arm...

Karate of all types is primarily a stand-up or striking martial art that emerged on the island of Okinawa as a blend of native Okinawan fighting styles and Chinese fighting styles. The term karateka refers to a karate practitioner. The History of Karate In early times, natives to the Ryukyu Islands developed a fighting system that was simply referred to as ’te’. The largest island in the Ryukyu chain is Okinawa Island, which is generally considered the birthplace of karate....