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The garden is fading, but cooler days have brought a few things to life again as well.
Columbus Day Blooms
The garden is fading, but cooler days have brought a few things to life again as well.
Leaf-strewn lawns
These little lights of mine...
Orange cosmos!
Two years ago in October 2013, Ken and I went to a neighborhood art show in the Riverside area of Wichita. At one of the homes, they had the most beautiful orange cosmos blooming! When we admired it, the owners told us to shake off as many seeds as we wanted. So we did.
We didn't get them planted until this spring. Lots of green foliage sprang up in the spot where we'd put those seeds, but we were beginning to think it was an imposter weed. Until a few days ago! Now, I want to find those dear people and tell them thank you!
It's early October and they are blooming like crazy and just stunning! We're hoping they'll reseed but we're going to save some seeds to plant next spring, just to be sure we get these beauties back next year!
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Acidophilus commonly used for: Poor digestion, prevent bacterial overgrowth and rebalance bacteria levels in the intestines.
Acidophilus is a good bacteria that resides in our intestine. This is a good bacteria because it fights back against bad bacteria that can be harmful to our health. So you ask how the problem can be with bacteria? The problem here is that certain actions will decrease the number of good bacteria within your intestines. The result is less good bacteria present will allow more bad bacteria to prosper in your intestines increasing the possibility of diseases(acne included). The chances are good that if you are excessively using: antibiotics, drugs, chlorinated water, junk and processed food in your daily life that you need acidophilus supplementation to restore the levels of good bacteria in your system. Studies have illustrated that acidophilus supplementation assists in many illnesses, including acne.
I have heard others suggesting to eat one container of yogurt a day for acidophilus. However, the amounts of acidophilus may be too variant, also the ability for acidophilus to survive from the processing, distribution, and storage cycles that can be several weeks may be a problem. Therefore, you should purchase acidophilus from a health food store in standardized doses found in capsule or tablet form. From my research it appears that doctors and nutritionists are recommending either two or three capsules/tablets daily. You should supplement your diet with acidophilus before each meal.
Many of us automatically think "bad" when we think "bacteria." After all, some bacteria can cause infections. But that notion may not always be true for your digestive tract, which contains a vast number of bacteria and has evolved to use "good" bacteria for several of its important functions.
Your digestive tract is host to about 400 different kinds of bacteria and yeasts. Among these, Lactobacillus acidophilus and other members of the Lactobacillus family are especially important to your health. Acidophilus is considered a "probiotic" bacteria because it helps to maintain intestinal health, and serves as a natural antibiotic against potentially harmful organisms. Taking acidophilus as a nutritional supplement will help maintain the normal balance of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and vagina.
Yet despite scientific evidence of the benefits of probiotics and their successful medicinal use elsewhere in the world, acceptance among conventional North American physicians has come slowly. A 2002 article in the journal Microbes and Infection, for instance, notes that our concern for "clean" has not only spawned multiple brands of antibacterial soaps and detergents, but may also explain a lack of widespread appreciation that bacteria can be good for health.
An excellent food source of acidophilus is yogurt, long valued for its therapeutic and nutritional benefits. However, there are wide variations in the quantities of acidophilus found in yogurt, and some brands contain none at all, making it difficult to get reliable amounts. To ensure quality, some commercial manufacturers add the active cultures after pasteurization, a heating process that can destroy both unwanted and beneficial organisms.
Acidophilus supplements are an effective alternative. These are sold in health-food stores, often in combination with Bifidobacteria, another group of organisms that function as probiotics. Many probiotic supplements are frequently combined with FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides), simple carbohydrates that stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria as they make their way through the digestive tract. FOS is actually a type of "prebiotic," indigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth of probiotic bacteria already in the colon. Both probiotics and prebiotics can change the composition of intestinal bacteria in beneficial ways.
Many people take acidophilus to treat and prevent digestive disorders, vaginal infections, and other illnesses. As it boosts benign and suppresses destructive bacteria, acidophilus allows the body to maintain a healthy bacterial balance. Acidophilus is often recommended as a safeguard during antibiotic therapy, which can suppress beneficial bacteria and trigger the growth of yeast infections.
Acidophilus may offer general health protection, as well. Several studies suggest that it functions as an immunity enhancer, and may suppress the toxic effects of carcinogens (cancer-causing agents).
Specifically, acidophilus is most commonly used to:
·Ease irritable bowel syndrome. Acidophilus may bring relief to many people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a constellation of gastrointestinal symptoms that include abdominal bloating, cramping, and diarrhea. A recent study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that acidophilus showed a significant benefit in 50% of patients with the primary symptoms of IBS.
·Control diarrhea. If your diarrhea is due to antibiotic use, acidophilus will help to correct the bacterial imbalances caused by the drug. In fact, if you are prone to antibiotic-associated diarrhea, it's probably a good idea to start both the acidophilus and medication at the same time. It may be wise to take acidophilus along on your next trip to the tropics, as well. Some strains of traveler's diarrhea may be weakened by acidophilus, perhaps because the immune-boosting effects of probiotics help to reduce intestinal inflammation.
·Reduce flatulence. As it restores a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive tract, acidophilus can keep gas-producers in the large intestine from multiplying. Increasing the gut's level of good bacteria relieves flatulence while lessening gas and bloating.
·Combat vaginal yeast and other infections associated with Candida.A yeast that normally lives in harmony in your body, Candida albicans can begin to overgrow following antibiotic therapy. Chronic candidiasis such as this can produce digestive disturbances, fatigue, and allergies, among other symptoms. Because they promote a healthy intestinal environment, acidophilus and other probiotics can help to halt Candida overgrowth. Using antibiotics only when truly necessary will also help you avoid the problem of Candida infection.
For treating and preventing vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida, acidophilus may be particularly effective. A 2000 study in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics attributed the increase in recurring vaginal candidiasis worldwide to growing antibiotic resistance as well as to a lack of sufficient Lactobacilli in many women. According to the study's authors, Lactobacilli constitute "the vagina's primary defense mechanism against Candida."
·Relieve urinary tract infections.Lactobacilli such as acidophilus are the dominant members of healthy bacterial life in the urinary tract. Studies have shown that as "bacteriocins" or antibiotic-like substances, they are powerful enough to neutralize Escherichia (E.) coli bacteria, the source of many urinary tract infections.
Special Tips:
--As there are numerous brands of probiotics, with a wide variety of strengths, forms, and concentrations, dosing should be guided by the instructions on the package or the advice of your health-care practitioner.
--Be aware that the amount of active cultures in acidophilus products can vary widely. Look for those that contain an effective quantity of organisms, between 1 and 2 billion per pill. In capsule forms, ideally there should be no fewer than 1 billion organisms per capsule.
-- Read labels carefully to confirm that the product contains live, or "active" cultures. Check the expiration date, too. Store acidophilus (regardless of its form) in the refrigerator or another dry, cool place. Both heat and freezing temperatures will kill live acidophilus.
--Acidophilus is often sold in preparations that combine acidophilus and another effective probiotic, Lactobacillus bifidus. Some may also include prebiotics such as FOS.
--Typically, for an acute situation, probiotics are taken three times a day, whereas for a more chronic problem, or for prevention, reduce the dose to once or twice a day. As a general rule, probiotics are taken with food to reduce the number of organisms destroyed by stomach acid.
·For irritable bowel syndrome: On a maintenance basis, 2 pills a day, with at least 1 billion live organisms per pill; take with meals.
·For urinary tract infections: Take 1 pill 4 times a day during the course of your antibiotic therapy.
·For Candida overgrowth: Take capsules or powder with at least 1 billion live organisms twice a day for at least one month.
·For vaginal yeast infections: Take 1 pill or capsule (with at least 1 billion live organisms per capsule) twice a day orally until the infection has cleared.
·For diarrhea: Take 2 pills 3 times a day with meals.
·For flatulence: Take 1 or 2 capsules of acidophilus or an acidophilus/bifidus combination between meals. Look for a dairy-free strain if you've determined that your gas may be due to lactose intolerance.
·For bad breath: Take 2 pills twice a day between meals.
·For antibiotic support: Take 2 pills three times a day with meals during the entire antibiotic course and one week afterward.
·If you are taking acidophilus during antibiotic therapy, take the acidophilus as many hours between the antibiotics as possible.
·To make a vaginal douche, add 2 tsp. acidophilus powder to 1 quart warm water. Douche once a day. Do not use an acidophilus douche for more than 5 days as continuous use can actually cause an irritation of the vaginal walls.
·When using powder forms, mix about one-half teaspoon with one-half cup of water, or follow package directions.
·For liquid or suppository forms, follow the product's label directions.
There are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with acidophilus.
Although acidophilus can ease flatulence, ironically, it may increase gassiness for a few days. This effect will ease as your intestines adjust to the bacterial shift.
·See a doctor if you are experiencing the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection for the first time. Many women believe they have a yeast infection when the culprit is actually a different bacteria, such as gardernella. Although using acidophilus will not worsen the situation, therapies directed at the specific bacteria are sometimes the most appropriate treatment.

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Enrollment by International Students in US colleges went up by 5% to 723,277 in the academic year of 2010/11. Greater numbers of Students from China were part of the trend. Here are a few interesting facts:
These numbers were released by the Institute of International Education and the US DOS Bureau of Education. For the 5th consecutive year, international students have enrolled in US Universities – there are now 32% more foreign students at US educational institutions than a decade ago.
Chinese students have enrolled in large numbers – 23% in total and 43% of them at the undergraduate level. These numbers have had a significant impact on the US economy as these students bring more than $21 billion to the coffers – by way of tuition and living expenses. They also bring in revenues to the local economies in the form of room and board, transport costs, health insurance, books etc. A little under 2/3rds of the students receive their funds from personal sources. There is no doubt that higher education is the top export sector. Everything considered, up to 70% of all funding for foreign students is from sources outside the United States.
Many states saw higher enrollment numbers than usual. The most popular states with international students have always been:
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These three countries alone make up about 46% of all international enrollments for higher education in the US. Taiwan, Japan, Canada and Saudi Arabia account for about 3 – 4% of international student population and round off numbers to about 60%.
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Sept. 13 — A Las Vegas strip club operator can't force a dancer suing for employee status under the Fair Labor Standards Act to turn over dance fees she previously received from customers, a federal district court in Nevada ruled ( Desio v. Russell Rd. Food and Beverage, LLC , 2016 BL 296749, D. Nev., No. 15-1440, 9/9/16 ).
The decision is a victory for workers who allege they're wrongly classified as independent contractors and it could affect those in many industries, said Harold Lichten, a Boston lawyer who represented the dancer.
Almost all contracts signed by workers classified as independent contractors now include indemnification clauses, which would require workers to pay back money they received for their services if they sought FLSA protection, Lichten told Bloomberg BNA Sept. 13.
Such clauses have the "bizarre" effect of saying that if a worker succeeds in showing she's actually an FLSA-covered employee, she must pay damages to the employer that wrongly classified her, he said.
The clauses are common among workers classified as independent contractors, which can include truckers, cable installers, limousine drivers and others in addition to exotic dancers, said Lichten, a partner with Lichten & Liss-Riordan P.C.
The clauses have a "chilling effect" on such workers asserting their FLSA rights, which the district court in this case recognized, he said.
The courts are "a little bit divided" on whether a company may pursue breach-of-contract counterclaims based on such clauses when responding to an FLSA lawsuit, Lichten said.
Some courts say they must determine first if the worker is an FLSA-covered employee before deciding if the company's counterclaim may proceed, he said.
An attorney representing the Las Vegas club wasn't immediately available for comment Sept. 13.
But the federal court in Nevada rejected the notion that dancer Diane Desio breached her entertainer's agreement with Russell Road Food and Beverage LLC by asserting her rights under the FLSA.
Statutory rights can't be limited by contract or otherwise waived because that would thwart the FLSA's purpose to provide broad wage protections, Judge Gloria Navarro said in her Sept. 9 decision.
Russell Road, which operates the Crazy Horse III Gentlemen's Club, relied on the contract clause in which Desio disavowed she was an employee or entitled to any benefits that accompany employee status.
But that clause is "an impermissible waiver" of Desio's rights under federal wage laws, the court said.
Terms in the entertainer's agreement that "tend to be abridge or waive" a dancer's federal statutory rights can't form the basis of a breach-of-contract claim, the court said.
Russell Road also failed to properly plead it suffered any damages from Desio's alleged breach, the court said.
Russell Road also alleged Desio breached an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, converted to her own use dance fees that rightly belong to the club and that she may be liable for unjust enrichment.
Desio didn't breach any implied covenant by seeking employee status under the FLSA, the court said.
That can't be deemed a repudiation of her agreement when the clause the club seeks to enforce is an impermissible waiver of her FLSA rights, the court said.
Nor can Russell Road show that Desio's retention of the money she received from club patrons was "inconsistent" or "in derogation" of the club's rights, the court said.
The court dismissed the conversion and unjust enrichment counterclaims without prejudice. That means Russell Road may amend its complaint to allege Desio might have been obliged to share some of her dance fees with the club.
Russell Road also may seek a declaratory judgment that it had a valid and enforceable agreement with Desio and that she's not an FLSA-covered employee, the court said.
Desio can add an FLSA retaliation claim to her complaint based on the company's filing of the counterclaims, the court said.
Russell Road argued the court should deny Desio permission to amend her complaint because the retaliation claim wouldn't survive a legal challenge.
But Desio's proposed amendment isn't "futile" because she has an arguable claim the company filed the counterclaims to discourage her and other dancers from asserting their FLSA rights, the court said.
Desio contended that faced with the threat of losing "virtually all" her dance fees, a "reasonable dancer" would "absolutely be deterred" from suing or joining an FLSA lawsuit.
Desio's proposed amendment meets the essential elements of an FLSA retaliation claim, the court said.
Shannon Liss-Riordan of Lichten & Liss-Riordan, Kristen Hillman in Minden, Nev., and Adam Rose of the Law Office of Robert Starr in Woodland Hills, Calif., also represented Desio. Jeffrey Bendavid of Moran & Associates in Las Vegas and Gregory Kamer and Kaitlin Ziegler of Kamer Zucker Abbott in Las Vegas represented Russell Road Food and Beverage.
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Various Work Visas Required To Work in U.S.A
One must have a proper work visa along with a valid passport to be legally employed in U.S.A. The type of work visa USA one is eligible to work in U.S.A depends on the type of work, relationship with the employer and in few cases the origin country. There are various kinds of work visas available for foreigners who want to work in U.S.A. Here is a list of types of work visas in U.S.A given below.
Exchange Visitor Visas: US exchange visas for non-immigrants, who are only been approved to take part in work and study based on study based exchange visitor programs. This work visa USA is for a number of categories of workers including professors, research scholars, government visitors, students, specialists etc. For this work visa USA one first need to apply and meet all the required criterions for the exchange programs. This USA work visa is called J-1 visa.
Temporary Work Visas (Non-agricultural): This USA work visa is for those foreign workers who seek employment in non-agricultural fields. This is a USA work visa is totally temporary. The workers can be employed in beach resorts, amusement parks. This USA work visa is called H-2B visa.
Temporary Work visas (Skilled workers): This USA work visa is for skilled and educated individuals working for specialized organizations. The holder of this USA work visa can stay in USA up to three years which can be extended at most six years. The only condition is the person must work for the same organization during he's or her stay. This USA work visa is called H1-B visa.
Thus, while one chooses to stay and work in USA they must acquire a USA work visa so that they are able to work legally in the nation.


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Traditionally businesses in Cyprus have been able to hide poor customer service or bad news. That's not possible anymore.
The internet and social networking in particular have changed the rules of the game - in the favour of the consumer.
Social networking sites accounted for 11.6% of all UK Internet visits in September.
Social networks are sending nearly 13% more traffic to online retailers this year than last year, according to Experian Hitwise, the online competitive intelligence service.
A business' reputation is critical to its success.
This is especially important for growing businesses that only have a few customers, and it's critical in Cyprus where everybody knows everybody.
Social networking grows in importance day by day. Whilst Facebook's for fun and Twitter's for teasing,
LinkedIn is very professional. When you want to showcase your business skills, your LinkedIn profile is where it's at.
Wow - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and all the others are now accounting for 110 billion minutes of web users' time every month.
Internet users have doubled the time they spend on social networking pages in the past year, according to new research from the Nielsen Group.
Progress is constant!
The Cyprus Business Network - Paphos web site needed a small upgrade to be able to display member's Twitter Tweets, so we took the opportunity to give the whole web site a bit of a makeover too.
Article reprinted from Cyprus Living, January 2010 edition
Building an internet business from home depends on getting your story in front of potential customers.
The good news is an internet entrepreneur doesn't need a big shop on the High Street to be successful. You can do it very effectively using social networking.
Dissatisfied customers are an interesting group that every web marketeer should take a great interest in because they represent a huge potential to grow your business. Here's why…
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Princess Ariel Nails Design
Hi girls! Princess Ariel needs your help for a new manicure and came to your nail salon. Do your best to give a perfect manicure to princess Ariel so finally her nails to look fabulous. Start with a treatment for her hand and then go on and use your creativity to design Ariel\'s nails. Use all colors and accessories you have and make her nails to look amazing!
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