Management may offer one or more options and allow employees to select one. 1  4-Day Workweek: Employee works 4 10-hour days each workweek. 2  3-Day Workweek: Employee works 3 days of 13 hours and 20 minutes each work week. 3  5-4/9 Plan: Employee works 8 9-hour days and 1 8-hour day each pay period.
Prickly pear cactus, also called nopal, is promoted for treating diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers. It is also touted for its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Some preliminary evidence shows that prickly pear cactus can decrease blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Research also suggests that prickly pear cactus extract may lessen the unpleasant effects of a hangover. However, more research is needed to confirm these benefits. It's too early to call prickly pear cactus a superfood, but it can be part of a healthy diet.
Desert Cactus: 1  Leafs are needle like spines to reduce water loss by transpiration. 2  The stem is short to prevent wind from blowing it away. 3  Roots are very long and deep into the soil to have access to underground water and rain water.