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Anna Sophia Matveeva’s Gum Portraits Anna Sophia Matveeva creates portraits from used chewing gum. The 22-year-old came up with the idea by accident while traveling in a car chewing gum with a friend. She realized the elastic texture made it an ideal art medium. So she chews every piece herself to retain the stickiness. Each … Read more

Liaison Officer Responsibilities and Skills Liaison officers build relationships between organizations. They communicate and coordinate activities as an official go-between. Tasks include responding to requests, providing training, arranging meetings and events, preparing presentations, and writing correspondence. Work fields may include pharmaceuticals, government, healthcare, law enforcement, and social services. Qualifications required: a bachelor’s degree, often in … Read more

Legal Risks for Life Coaches Life Coaches can be sued. Coaching is an unregulated industry. Anyone can practice coaching without certification or training. Coaches may lack business training to protect their business legally. Coaches get sued over disputes with clients lacking a contract. Industry Insights The average hourly pay rate for coaches is $235 per … Read more

A no-till garden is a method of gardening that does away with the traditional use of tilling to prepare the soil. Instead, organic components like compost and animal fertilizers are layered over the soil to create a rich, nutrient base to plant seeds and starters. One of the best benefits of no-till soil is the … Read more

To start a mini grocery store, follow these key steps: Create a detailed business plan Research the market for an underserved niche Obtain necessary licenses and permits Choose a convenient location Purchase essential equipment Find reliable suppliers and wholesalers Promote the store through advertising Profit margins for specialty stores can range from 3% to 10%. … Read more

World’s Most Celebrated Landscape Architect James Corner is now perhaps the world’s most celebrated landscape architect, following the extraordinary success of the High Line project on Manhattan, which turned an abandoned railway viaduct into a linear park. Influential Landscape Architects Some of the most influential landscape architects in history are Frederick Law Olmsted, Andre Le … Read more