Write an article based on this "Ask her to hang out after work. Find something you have in common besides work. Offer to take her to lunch on a workday. Avoid coming on too strongly."
article: Start with an activity that other co-workers will be at, so that she doesn't think you're singling her out entirely. It won't seem as if you're coming on too strong this way. Then, once you've gone out as a group, you can suggest you hang out together alone outside of work. When you ask her out for some one-on-one time, try to make it casual. Invite her as if you were going already, and decided to ask her along. It will seem a little less intimidating, as it will seem like less than a date. Say something like, "I was going to hit my favorite bar after work today for a drink or two. Want to come along?" When flirting with someone you work with, it's easy to constantly fall back on work as a constant conversation topic. Instead, ask her about what she likes to do outside of work. Not only will this show her you're interested in her as more than just a co-worker, it'll also give you some hints about her as a person. If you work in a place that has offices, desks, or cubicles, take a glance at hers as you walk by and see what sort of knick-knacks she has. These might also be hints to her interests, and you can use them as conversation starters. One way to get some one-on-one time with a little less pressure is a quick lunch break together. You could ask her to grab a bite with you outside the office, or even just grab the seat beside her in the break room while she's eating. Lunch is a great opportunity to have a conversation, break the ice, and get to know her a little better. If you take her someplace away from work, you'll be away from the prying eyes of your co-workers, and things can be a little more casual and comfortable. Even if she makes the first move, hang back and be cautious. You wouldn't want to reciprocate a touch or a hug and then have things go bad down the road, and have her file a retroactive complaint against you. Stick to light, friendly, and appropriate gestures and conversations. Dating and flirting in the workplace is tricky if you aren't careful. Make sure you aren't coming on too strong right away, and make sure you are reading her body language and signals to know whether or not she wants to reciprocate.

Write an article based on this "Plant emergency cover. Add a layer of mulch or brush mats. Plant structural trees. Plant permanent vegetation."
article: You can plant emergency cover immediately on bare soil that is relatively flat and doesn't have deep channels or gullies. Emergency cover plants are usually grasses or other groundcover plants that grow very quickly, putting down thick roots that will hold the soil together so it doesn't wash away during the next rain. Check with your local nursery to figure out which fast-growing ground covers work well in your region. It's best to plant a mix of plants, rather than just one, so that you have backups in case one type doesn't take hold. Use a hoe or garden rake to work compost or manure into the soil. You can also use a light fertilizer if you want. This will help nourish the seeds and give them the best chance of growing. Mulches and mats will add a layer to your soil and help it retain moisture. They also promote an environment for starting and growing plants. Mulches can be made out of grass clippings, leaves, straw, sawdust, bark chips and straw. For hillsides and places where you fear the mulch will wash away, lay a brush mat over the area to protect the seeds. Here's how to make one: Lay out long pieces of brush in a vertical pattern. Lay more brush pieces horizontally across the vertical pieces. You can attach them with small pieces of thin wire or twine or even use an organic glue or wood fiber. Once the groundcover has grown, you can plant structural trees to further stabilize the land. This will also help prevent further erosion. Make sure to plant trees native to your area to ensure that they can survive in the climate. In general, willow trees, black locust trees and elderberries are good selections for this purpose. Space them so that the entire area under threat will be served by the tree root system. You don't want to choose trees that require digging a big hole and disturbing the soil, because it's still too fragile for that. Rather, choose a type of tree that roots easily from a cutting and grows quickly. Growing a line of trees around a farm, if possible, can be a good idea for preventing most mechanical methods of erosion. A special modification of this is the riparian vegetation that is grown at the interface of any land and water line. The intention is to prevent the soils from migrating into the water line, or to prevent the water from seeping onto the land and carrying the soils away with it. After several seasons, when you're confident the area is stable, plant more permanent vegetation. Make sure to plant native species in the area or that will thrive in your climate. Talk with an expert at your local nursery to find out which plants and trees grow well in your region. It's important to stick with native species, since they'll have the best chance of surviving and preventing further erosion from occurring. Trees, grasses, and shrubs are all excellent types of permanent vegetation that will help stabilize the land. You can also speak to the NCRS about the most optimal vegetation to plant.

Write an article based on this "Search online for forms or templates. Identify the parties to the agreement. Include a specific period of time. Describe the work to be performed. Provide payment terms. Define the person as an independent contractor. Get the contract signed before work starts."
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When you draft a contract to hire an independent contractor, you don't have to start from scratch. Government agencies, law firms, and other legal services have free forms available that you can copy and adapt to your needs. A template designed for independent contractors in the same industry will be easier for you to adapt. For example, if you're hiring a freelance writer to produce content for your website, you don't necessarily want to use an agreement template designed for construction contractors. Ideally, you should find an agreement that is designed to be used in the state where you live (or where the work will be performed) and drafted or reviewed by an attorney. Your agreement should include the legal names of both yourself and your independent contractor. If the independent contractor has an LLC or corporation, use the legal name of the business rather than the contractor's individual name. In contracts, it's common to spell the legal names out once initially and refer to the parties by generic titles throughout the rest of the contract. For example, you might refer to yourself as "client" and the independent contractor as "contractor." Generally, when you hire an independent contractor you only need their services for a short period of time. The contract should state specifically when the contractual relationship begins and when it will end. Even if you intend the contract to end when the work is completed, you still want a contractual deadline by which the work must be completed. If you intend the relationship to be longer term, check your state's law or consult an employment attorney to find out if there are any limitations in your state regarding the length of contracts. Your contract should include a section that sets out specifically what the contractor will be doing for you, including what they will be responsible for and how their performance will be evaluated. If the contractor is required to use any of their own tools or resources, include this information in your description of the job. Include any information about how the completed work will be submitted or delivered to you, if necessary. One section of your agreement should state specifically how much the contractor is being paid for their services, as well as when and how you're making payment. Include any conditions you want to place on final payment. For example, if you're hiring a contractor to remodel your kitchen, you may make your final payment to the contractor contingent on the work passing inspection. Include the method of payment. If you're paying through a third-party service that charges fees, your contract should state whether you or the contractor is responsible for paying those fees. All independent contractor agreements include legal language stating that the person is an independent contractor and not your employee. It may include a brief description of the responsibilities the contractor has as a result of this relationship. In some cases, it may be enough simply to include a statement that says "In providing services under this agreement, the parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of Client." Some states may require specific language to create an independent contractor relationship. Make sure any form or template you use is designed to be legally valid in your state. Signing the contract before the independent contractor starts work for you ensures that the contract will legally govern the work performed. If the contractor starts work before signing the contract, they could later argue that they agreed to something different. Both you and the contractor should sign the contract. After all signatures are in place, make copies of the signed contract for the contractor and your own records.