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A healthy garden starts with healthy soil. Work to improve the structure, pH and nutrient content of your soil, and you’ll have fewer problems with your plants and with garden pests. Here are some free soil amendments to use in your garden: 01 of 04 Leaf Mold Flickr / cc / far closer Composted leaves, commonly referred to as leaf mold, are a fantastic soil amendment. They improve water retention and soil structure, and encourage lots of beneficial bacteria and earthworms to take set up shop in your garden....

The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard all have their form of the Good Conduct Medal. Established during World War II, the Good Conduct Medal is given to soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen enlisted who have behaved themselves appropriately and not had any non-judicial punishments, court-martials, or other offenses. This behavior must be for three consecutive years. If a member of the military has such an infraction on their record, the three-year timeline for good behavior restarts....

If you’ve reached a point that you feel you’ve gotten about as far as you can on your own in charting your export strategy, it’s a good time to consider joining forces with another company of similar size and market presence that is located in a foreign country where you are already doing business, or would like to. That’s a global strategic alliance. Before you can move ahead though, it’s important to understand exactly how a global strategic alliance works, and what it can and cannot do for you....

Insurance claims adjusters determine whether or not a party claiming loss due to property damage, bodily injury, or another incident, is owed a payment under an insurance policy. They also decide the payment amount. Most insurance claims adjusters are employees of insurance companies, but some are independent consultants who represent claimants. Closely allied occupations include insurance claims examiners, insurance appraisers, and insurance investigators. An alternative job title for insurance claims adjuster is insurance loss adjuster....

“International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15” (ISPM-15) was created by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to address the international shipment of potentially contaminated solid wood materials. Its main purpose is to prevent the spread of insects and disease that could have a negative impact on plants and ecosystems as a result of solid wood packaging used in the international transport of goods. The standard covers vessels, aircraft, vehicles, containers, storage areas, soil, and other materials and objects that can spread and harbor pests....

Playing live is absolutely essential if you want to be successful as a musician, so landing a good booking agent can make a world of difference to your music career. Agents can get you in front of the right crowds at the right venues to help you grow your fan base, sell more music and generate more press coverage. Of course, finding that perfect agent is a big challenge. Competition is fierce, and the process can be frustrating as you knock on door after door, waiting for someone to respond to your emails, let alone sign you to their books....

A Figure Skater Who is Blind and Deaf: Lisa Ferris is a figure skater who is legally blind and also has a severe hearing impairment. Figure skating has given her much joy and she has also faced some challenges because she is a blind and deaf ice skater. Family: Lisa Ferris is the mother of twin boys. She is not able to skate much since her children are very young, but when the children get older, she hopes that they may be able to skate together as a family....

Table tennis is one of the fastest ball sports in the world, but have you ever wondered just how fast a top player can hit a ping-pong ball? I’ve heard estimates of over 100mph for a ball coming off the racket face. However, with the lightness of the ball (2.7g) and air resistance slowing the ball down quickly, just how fast is the ball traveling when a professional smashes the ball past an opponent?...

If you’re wondering what the worst McDonald’s menu food items are in terms of fat calories and fat content, you’ve come to the right place. Despite the universal focus on fighting obesity and eating healthy, this is the most frequently asked question in the international countries where McDonald’s restaurants do business. The McDonald’s Menu and High Fat Content While there is conflicting research about the consequences of a high-fat diet, experts agree that a high-fat diet of processed fat foods isn’t the healthiest choice over the long-term....

When a model travels, who pays the expenses? It is a common question that new models have, particularly if the model lives in a smaller market outside of New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, or Tokyo. Does the model pay for their expenses? Or, does the agency or client? The answer is: it depends. Here are four of the most common scenarios where a model’s travel expenses will need to be considered....

Description: Sirius XM’s Swedish House Mafia: Paradise Again Tour Sweepstakes is giving you the chance to see one of their concerts in Miami. The trip’s worth about $3,500. Sweepstakes Links: Click Here to Enter this SweepstakesClick Here for the Official Sweepstakes RulesClick Here for the Sweepstakes’ Home Page Note: If the sweepstakes entry link doesn’t work for you, try entering through the home page and looking for a link to the sweepstakes....

Not all roofs have to be the same. The market has so many great options that you might want to rethink what you are proposing and consider an alternative roofing material. Many lesser-known options can outlast asphalt shingles and other conventional materials, and some can even lower your electric bill! And if you’re planning a low-slope roof, chances are that shingles won’t work anyway. 01 of 05 Stone-Coated Metal Pramote Polyamate / Getty Images...

Selecting the best type of roof truss for a house is quite challenging. Functionality and aesthetic conditions lead to the considerations of the type of roof truss that you will select. Costs can vary considerably, but there are ways to keep expenditures low. The typical truss is recognizable by its triangular shape and is most often used in roof construction. Each roof truss has pros and cons, and it must be designed to suit specific conditions and purposes....

Over the past 30 years since Alice Walker opened Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, restaurants have slowly begun to embrace the local food movement. This movement has gained tremendous momentum over the past decade, as reflected in menu trends from all over the country. Today, restaurants are going beyond just buying fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms; now they are purchasing local beef, seafood, and even beer and wine....

The phrase “March Madness®” may be irresistible, and not only to basketball fans, but using it to promote a business without permission is illegal. For business owners looking to add a little zing to their own marketing and advertising campaigns, March Madness sounds as good as Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but the official title of the NCAA basketball finals event is trademarked. The NCAA has several trademark registrations for “March Madness,” for various types of uses and products....

This sample written reprimand would be issued to a non-performing employee so they understand the gravity of the problem their failure to perform is creating. In a role that requires consistent attendance and every workstation populated 24/7, a late employee is a significant detriment to completing the work. The written reprimand corrects the behavior of a tardy employee. Supervisor Coaching Precedes a Warning Usually, prior to issuing a written reprimand, the employee has received counseling on several occasions from the supervisor....

An Air Force munitions systems specialist (MOS 2W0X1) performs and manages munitions production and material tasks and activities. They will identify the munitions and equipment requirements for situations. A specialist also operates and maintains automated data processing equipment (ADPE) to deliver munitions accounting, computations, and research. They are tasked with storing, maintaining, assembly, and the issuing and delivery of assembled non-nuclear munitions. This specialist also routinely demilitarizes nonhazardous munitions. They operate and maintain munitions material handling equipment (MMHE) and develop and implement munitions materiel management concepts and procedures....

If you don’t want to get lost among the millions of people competing for a retail job, consider job search websites other than the big ones (like CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed). These alternate job sites are often less populated and therefore, less competitive. There are many internet job search websites specifically focused on retail industry employment, but they can be overlooked and underutilized just because they’re not household names. Listed here are job websites where you can find job openings that may not be listed on the major job search engines....

If you’ve joined the U.S. Army and have an interest in law and the legal system, one Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) to consider is a paralegal specialist. This MOS is an integral part of the U.S. Army’s legal system. These soldiers assist judges, Army lawyers, and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. The paralegal specialist provides legal and administrative support in such diverse areas as criminal law, family law, international law, contract law, and fiscal law....

HML can stand for two very different phrases: Hit My LineHate My Life It can be pretty difficult to decode a message when you’re not sure which acronym is being used, which can be common with slang acronyms—such as BML. Keep reading to find out what each interpretation really means and how to tell which is being used in a real-life text conversation or online comment. Hit My Line “Hit my line” is a catchphrase that translates to “call me” or “text me....