sunny, is it compressed? We did veggies in containers this year and bought something called ProMox, which was in compressed blocks. The instructions aid to wet it before putting in containers. It is also like cake. But this mix had some vermiculite in it already, but not too much. I'd add about 1/4 pearlite to lighten it up and help with drainage. We also added some black kow, which is composted manure, about 1/8th. I'm also planning on topping the pots off with compost as a mulch once the pots warm up.

Even within an architectural firm, the professional title "architect" is not used to describe someone who does not have a state license; there are no unlicensed architects. If by "signing off" you mean an outside architect would review the drawings but not put his name or stamp on them, then the risk is taken by the designer you hired because his firm is likely to forbid him from doing outside work. The primary concern of the firm is that they might be held liable for their employee's errors and omissions and their insurance provider might be forced to defend the firm. If the outside architect actually stamps the drawings, then the risk you ask about is taken by that architect since it is a violation of state registration law for him to stamp drawings that were not prepared under his direct supervision and control (i.e. in his office, by his employees; calling someone a consultant doesn't qualify). But this is a violation of state law that is difficult to prove and often not aggressively enforced by state registration boards who don't usually have the budget to do that. If caught, the architect would probably get a fine or be put on probation. If an architect stamps your drawings, he would be the design professional of record and would be liable for errors and omissions although you would not have a contract with him so you would effectively take that risk yourself. Since an architect's stamp is rarely required for a permit for a single family house, the best approach is to not stamp the drawings and let the designer use whatever professional advice he wants in order to produce the drawings and avoid using terms like "sign off" or "approve" or even make a record of that process.

I have been told that if you don't have a period for a year and then have one, you should see your OB/GYN. I had one after a year of no periods, but thought it was normal, since I had all the other symptoms that go with PMS too. However 3 years seems a bit long. I would encourage her to see an OB/GYN to make sure all is okay. Anything is possible as far as getting pregnant! But not if she hasn't had sex!

You should go to the building department after you talk to a qualified licensed landscape contractor he could give you some specific violations if any and suggest solutions like some fast-growing bamboo or something to block the lights. The cost of growth sometimes is painful, try and embrace it maybe the new owner will want to share in the bounty of the citrus?, also they are entitled to do as they want on their property as you are. That rule is violating them by where your citrus trees were planted.