![]() ![]() Polach is matched with Hannah Brewer, associate professor of physical and health education, whose junior-level School Nutrition and Wellness course uses the Tower Garden to conduct class projects for wellness teacher education assignments that are appropriate for children in elementary and middle schools. ![]() Professor Proteges are selected from a pool of incoming freshmen applicants and matched with a professor for one-on-one mentorship and professional development opportunities while earning up to $800 in student worker wages. Each year a freshman education major from the College of Education's Professor Protege Program is assigned the project as a professional development opportunity. Polach is responsible for maintaining the Tower Garden this year. "I love seeing people's reactions because once they become interested, they start asking questions about eating the vegetables." "People are surprised when they see it and wonder if it is even possible to grow plants there," said Stephanie Polach, a freshman early childhood/special education major from Meadville. Without access to natural sunlight, the tower is surrounded by four LED columns to provide artificial light for plant growth. Peas, lettuce, chives and kale are among the plants growing out of the plastic tower's 32 openings. The Tower Garden, located in a Morrow Field House hallway among the offices for the Department of Physical and Health Education, looks like an exotic grocery store display in a produce section. However, as a tool for both classroom learning and professional development, the Tower Garden is helping SRU students reach new heights when it comes to wellness education. At 58 inches high, the Tower Garden doesn't "tower" over the Slippery Rock University students who use the indoor plant growing system. Hannah Brewer, Slippery Rock University associate professor of physical and health education, harvests vegetables from SRU’s Tower Garden, an indoor plant growing system that provides educational and professional development opportunities for students in her Nutrition and Wellness course and the Professor Protégé Program. ![]()
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![]() ![]() So how did Halo Top go from being a creation in a home kitchen to filling supermarket freezers? It began with Woolverton, who in 2011 was working as a corporate lawyer in Los Angeles but was bored with his job. Halo Top’s prominent display of calorie counts on its packaging has been imitated by rivals “But there are now too many brands for the space, so retailers will cull the brands and keep the best ones.” “It validates the market for healthier ice cream, which we pioneered,” says Bouton. The company’s US retail sales in 2018 fell 6.4 per cent year on year to $329m, while units sold rose 4 per cent to 77.5m, according to IRi, a Chicago-based market research firm. Launched in mid-2017, Unilever’s Breyers Delight mimicked Halo Top by placing the calorie count in large figures on the tub label.īouton says the new rival brands were not totally unwelcome, although their arrival slowed Halo Top’s growth last year. Unilever and Nestlé have scrambled to catch up both have introduced copy-cat “healthier for you” ice creams in the US. Graeme Pitkethly, Unilever’s chief financial officer, admits the consumer goods giant “had missed the trend in the US” for healthier ice cream and that Halo Top is taking share “very, very quickly”. Pitching themselves as greener, more local, more authentic or healthier than mainstream products, these upstarts often sell directly to consumers via online channels and use social media to attract attention. In the process, Halo Top has become a poster child for the new reality shaking the consumer goods industry: the rise of challenger brands in everything from razors to dog food. The two Californians, who knew little about ice cream or retail when they started out, surprised many industry executives who scoffed at the idea that a newcomer could break into a category that has long been dominated by multinationals Unilever and Nestlé. But now we’ve gotten to a level of stability so we can actually enjoy it, innovate and build the business.” “It was so hard to build the company in the first few years - we almost went bankrupt. We outsell Häagen-Dazs in Tesco ,” says Bouton with a hint of disbelief. “So far in the UK, we’ve seen the same meteoric growth as in the US. The looming challenge will be to encourage international consumers to develop a taste for Halo Top by adapting its sales pitch to countries with differing food cultures and dietary habits. When Justin Woolverton, above, turned to outsourced manufacturing, it proved a key factor in scaling up the business To build on its success in the US, Halo Top has embarked on an international expansion drive, launching last year in the UK and Canada with flavours such as Peanut Butter Cup, Mint Chip and Birthday Cake. Woolverton and Bouton have retained majority control after declining several takeover offers and raising $1.5m from a combination of friends and family, angel investors and crowdfunding. The private company does not disclose financial information, but its co-founders say it has about 120 employees, and is profitable and growing rapidly. In barely six years, Halo Top has become North America’s sixth-biggest ice cream brand, with a 3.7 per cent market share in 2018, according to Euromonitor data. Halo Top’s simple proposition, paired with the online marketing savvy of Woolverton, 39, and his business partner Douglas Bouton, 33, has won over calorie-counting consumers. A 473ml tub of Halo Top’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough will set you back 360 calories, compared with 1,120 for the Ben & Jerry’s equivalent. Halo Top offers the indulgence of premium ice cream but with much less of the sugar and fat contained in traditional brands such as Ben & Jerry’s or Häagen-Dazs. The slogans encapsulate the promise that has earned the low-calorie, high-protein ice cream a legion of fans since it was created by Justin Woolverton as an experiment in his Los Angeles kitchen in 2011. Lift the gold lid of a tub of Halo Top ice cream and you will be greeted with a cheery message printed on the seal, such as “Save the bowl”, “Stop when you hit the bottom” or “Guilt-free zone”. ![]() ![]() ![]() It commemorates the day more than two months after the end of the Civil War – and more than two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation – when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom. Juneteenth is a combination of the words June and nineteenth. And in North Carolina, some state workers can choose to take a floating holiday on a day of “cultural, religious or personal significance,” including Juneteenth. In Pennsylvania, the day is designated as an “official annual observance” and a paid day off for state employees under the governor’s jurisdiction. Starting this year, California state employees can choose to take Juneteenth off in lieu of a personal holiday. and the states where Juneteenth is an official public holiday, other states give certain government workers the day off but haven’t declared Juneteenth a holiday at the state level. In Alabama and West Virginia, Juneteenth has been authorized as a state holiday for this year by a governor’s proclamation the holiday can become permanent in these states if their legislatures pass bills to make it so. ![]() In most of these states, Juneteenth is designated as a permanent state holiday and commemorated annually. ![]() The governors’ proclamations must be issued annually in the absence of permanent legislation. Legislatures in each state must pass a law for it to become a permanent official state holiday. Governors in Alabama and West Virginia authorized Juneteenth as a holiday for state workers this year, last year and in 2021. In Illinois, state workers get a paid holiday for Juneteenth only if it falls on a weekday. New Mexico’s Legislature added Juneteenth as an official state holiday in 2006, observed on the third Saturday of June it became a paid holiday for state workers for the first time in 2022. We supplemented those lists with an analysis of news reports about local observances of Juneteenth and, where relevant, state legislation. Our main sources for this analysis were state administrative, personnel and human resources websites, most of which post lists of official state holidays. We focused on states that observe Juneteenth as an official public holiday – meaning state offices are closed and state workers get a paid day off. Pew Research Center took a look at how each state commemorates the day. Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday in the United States, and one that is celebrated differently across the states. ![]() ![]() Office on the web is a version of the software that runs within a web browser. Microsoft also maintains mobile apps for Android and iOS. The original, and most widely used version, is the desktop version, available for PCs running the Windows and macOS operating systems. Office is produced in several versions targeted towards different end-users and computing environments. It contains a word processor ( Word), a spreadsheet program ( Excel) and a presentation program ( PowerPoint), an email client ( Outlook), a database management system ( Access), and a desktop publishing app ( Publisher). 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![]() ![]() Excelsior offers a full range of topics and activities with the goal of maturing our children in Christ-likeness and cultivating productive servants for the advancement of God’s kingdom. Large events include: Back to School Picnic, Talent Show, Christmas Party, Family Game Night, and the End of Year CelebrationĮtCH - Emmaus Christian Homeschool Cooperative details Excelsior Homeschool Cooperative AllentownĮxcelsior Homeschool Cooperative is a Christ-centered learning experience endeavoring to promote excellence among participating students and coordinate the gifts and skills of Christian parents for the glory of God and well-being of its students. Extension classes for middle and high schoolers are offered in the afternoons immediately after EtCH. Hands-on classes and field trips offered from September through the end of April from 9:15-11:45. We also support moms with nights out and other social gatherings. More information on classes and fees can be found at New Horizons Homeschool Group details EtCH - Emmaus Christian Homeschool Cooperative AllentownĮtCH is a small, parent-run Christian co-op offering enrichment classes and activities for homeschool children in the Lehigh Valley. Committed to high academic standards, NHHG offers a full range of classes for students K4/5 - grade 12 every Tuesday for a 30 week school year. New Horizons Homeschool Group (NHHG) is a diverse, but unified community of Christian homeschooling families who love and support each other as they contribute their time and individual experiences teaching, learning, serving, and growing together. There are many reasons why parents are homeschooling today, but Common Core is at the top of the list.Pennsylvania Homeschooling Co-ops New Horizons Homeschool Group Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties Like the Industrial Revolution when people migrated from rural to urban areas, K12 education is transitioning from the classroom to online learning at home. It is Common Core and I am extremely bothered by the material,” writes another parent. “I have all three of my daughters in online public school in California. Your program is the ONLY one available that we could find,” writes one Discovery K12 homeschool parent. “Our family is desperately seeking a program that is NOT Common Core aligned. It's been around a long time and it's only getting more popular,” says Wells whose platform and curriculum has over 25,000 K12 students learning at home.Įvery day, Discovery K12 gets emails from parents pulling their kids from the public school system and taking matters into their own hands. Discovery K12 is a complete online curriculum for kindergarten through twelfth grade that is non-Common Core. There are few alternatives for finding a non-Common Core curriculum as most publishers are aligning to the standards, including the online public and virtual schools. Most states have policies and procedures for parents who want to independently homeschool their children. “The only way to avoid Common Core is to homeschool,” says Wells. “Whose child is it? Is it the government's right to teach the child what the government thinks the child should know? Or is it my child and I should have some say in it?” said Ze'ev Wurman, member of the California Academic Content Standards Commission (2010) & former U.S. Leading educational experts are also opposed to the standards. "Some of these concerns are how the standards were developed, the confusing approaches to math, reading assignments with inappropriate content, data collection, and over testing." “Parents have major concerns over Common Core,” says Sheri Wells, CEO and founder of Discovery K12. Common Core is a set of standards for what children should learn from kindergarten to twelfth grade in Language Arts and Mathematics. A recent PDK/Gallup Poll found that over 60% of Americans oppose the standards. Monarch Beach, CA (PRWEB) December 02, 2014ĭiscovery K12, an online homeschool platform and curriculum provider, reports the number one reason parents are homeschooling their kids is because of the national Common Core standards.įorty-three states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Common Core States Standards Initiative (CCSSI) with Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Alaska, Nebraska, and Indiana not adopting them and Minnesota only adopting the English Language Arts standards. Parents are pulling their kids from public school and turning to homeschool due to the Common Core standards. ![]() ![]() ![]() How can I find a App that work with OSX 10.6.8 (or a link for downloading a previous version of an App that worked with OSX 10.6.8). Unfortunately in the stores you can find only Apps for newer OSX. It offers many essential desktop tools such as a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation manager, and a drawing program. The app is free and is a great way to get access to similar features as Microsoft Office but without having to pay for it. Les versions proposes semblent ne fonctionner qu’ partir de Mac OS X. #Openoffice for mac os 10.6.8 for mac os x#įor Mac OS X Open office pour mac os x tiger. #Openoffice for mac os 10.6.8 for mac os x#. ![]() ![]() ![]() Also given the size of the hands and hour markers, I bet this watch dial would look cool with tritium gas tubes (OK, now I am just going outside of what the brand would even do). Having a distinctive-looking 12 o’clock hour marker just overall helps with legibility, but also orientates the design so that it has a proper “up” and “down.” It might have been sufficient for them to simply make the 12 o’clock hour marker a bit wider, or even an applied version of the TAG Heuer logo. This is a common practice which is valued because it helps the viewer’s mind orientate the dial when looking at it from different angles. This LINK Calibre 5 automatic watch from TAG Heuer showcases a blue sunray dial with applied indexes and a date window at 3:00. Make a bold, fashionable statement statement with the TAG Heuer Link Caliber 5 automatic watch for men (model WJ201C. I would have also liked for the 12 o’clock hour marker to be somewhat different in design from the rest of the hour markers. I would however have liked for the date disc’s color to match that of the main dial (though it does on models like the Link with the black dial). The hour markers and hands can afford to be so big because the rest of the dial is relatively clean and uncluttered. The watch that Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna wore, revisited for todays racing fans. ![]() Not reflective in a serious legibility harming way, but rather in their ability to garner attention as anything shiny would.īeing effectively shiny as a men’s item is something that TAG Heuer got right in the Link, and in many respects, I can’t think of too many other truly contemporary men’s dressy business bracelet watches that are this boldly shiny and yet still elegantly tasteful. TAG Heuer Link Calibre 5 Automatic with Blue Dial. The polished hands and matching hour markers feel as large as they are reflective. Tag Heuer Mens Steel Link Calibre 5 41mm Automatic Watch WBC2111.BA0603 available from 2300 with Free UK delivery. With that said, the dial is not without its sense of attitude and personality. Over on the dial we see a remarkably clean and bold face (available in three to four different colors including blue, black, and white) that almost surprisingly (in this day and age among watches of this ilk) focuses on good proportions and legibility. The movement is basic but sufficient for the target demographic who wants a Swiss watch with a Swiss movement. Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback window, the mostly unembellished base automatic mechanical movement powers the watch at 4Hz (28,800bph) with about two days of power reserve. The Calibre 5 is TAG Heuer’s name for the Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic. Value certainly seems to be on the side of this new Calibre 5-equipped TAG Heuer Link Men collection (which aBlogtoWatch debuted here). ![]() Even though there are watches in the same category as the Link at lower prices, in a lot of ways, the Link offers detailing and aesthetic touches you’d often find in much more expensive watches. In its newly evolved form, the Link gains a more distinct form that is both more aggressive than previous generation models and designed to catch a lot more attention. Thoroughly updated for 2017, the TAG Heuer Link continues to be the sporty Swiss watchmaker’s answer to a men’s jewelry-esque “business” watch. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is your golden ticket to rub shoulders with the industry’s finest, absorb their expertise, and liberate your erotic creativity. The Avant-Garde AI Collective is an exclusive society that brings together the pioneers of NSFW AI art. ✔️ Become a God-tier creator in 3 days or less with minimal effort. ✔️ No need to spend on new equipment or art subscriptions. Master the art of erotic AI generation and bring to life the characters and scenes from your videogames, movies, and even dreams by joining our community. JOIN US NOW! (Only 50 spots available) The Avant-Garde AI Collective By familiarizing yourself with the guidelines beforehand, you can increase the chances of a successful output. To ensure that your photographs won’t be rejected, it is crucial to carefully read their guidelines before uploading your chosen photograph. ![]() These services may vary slightly in the type of images they require on their platforms. Read the Requirements for Uploading Photos ![]() We have to provide this link again since it is the one that offers the smoothest user experience (UX) compared to other websites which have similar names. To show you how an undresser AI platform works in action, we will use DeepNude as an example. You may also want to check out: Why Are Generative AI Platforms Banning NSFW Images? How to Nudify a Photo On the other hand, paid subscribers typically receive priority treatment and enjoy a faster generation of photos. You simply upload a photo to the platform and wait for it to process the pictures, which may take a few seconds to several minutes.įree users often encounter a few challenges, including a lengthy waiting time and receiving blurred images. The steps for nudifying are usually quite straightforward. Such features can make it more challenging for their artificial intelligence algorithms to generate nude images accurately. Moreover, they usually reject photographs with baggy attire or long hair obstructing a significant portion of the body. Additionally, they also prefer photos with a noticeable color contrast between the person’s skin tone and their clothing. ![]() These requirements often include high-resolution pictures featuring individuals wearing tight or single-piece clothing. Generally, these platforms typically require specific guidelines before users can upload images. In fact, it has become extremely popular that a long list of websites can now be found with similar names, and of course, with identical functionalities too. One of the highly recommended websites for virtually stripping photographs is DeepNude. Now, let’s explore how these services work, prevent your images from being rejected, and get the most out of their features.Īlso, check out our top NSFW AI Art Generators. Ensure that you only use pictures with consent and keep your generated output private. Given the potential consequences involved, it is crucial to exercise utmost caution when utilizing these platforms. The same consequences go when deepfake applicationsare used in deceitful ways or any actions that could negatively impact other people’s reputations. These include defamation, invasion of privacy, harassment, and the distribution of explicit materials, to name a few. Therefore, responsible use is a must. Generating NSFW images is rapidly becoming a hot trend in the adult industry, all ‘thanks’ to the increasing availability of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. But another trend that is quickly gaining traction is known as ‘AI undressing,’ which involves virtually removing clothing from photographs within minutes, producing remarkably realistic outcomes.Īlthough there are currently no specific laws prohibiting the use of these tools, keep in mind that engaging in unethical practices with image generators can lead to severe criminal charges. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some patients have a palpable step-off sign at the lumbosacral area. Spondylolisthesis may be asymptomatic or cause lumbar pain on exertion, gait problems, radiculopathic pain, or urinary incontinence. Other forms of spondylolisthesis may be associated with congenital disease, trauma or bone fractures, and underlying bone pathology (e.g., Paget disease). Degenerative spondylolisthesis occurs at L4–L5 and most commonly affects individuals over 50 years of age. This form is most prevalent in children and adolescents and is often associated with repetitive hyperextension of the spine (e.g., in gymnasts). Isthmic spondylolisthesis is associated with a disruption of the vertebral ring and most commonly occurs at L5– S1. The two most common forms of spondylolisthesis are isthmic and degenerative. The condition affects up to 10% of the population. Sorry for the long post… it has just been a bit of a mental challenge over the last few days trying to digest the news, rejig goals and plan ahead.Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a vertebral body slips anteriorly in relation to the subjacent vertebrae. How do you know when your nerve is getting damaged? When you should implement a solution to prevent nerve damage?ģ. Has anyone encountered something similar and what path did you take?Ģ. My preference would be to prevent or delay surgery for as long as possible whilst limiting any future damage to my back and nerves.ġ. I am just more consciously aware of the issue, which has probably affected me more mentally than anything else. I am not getting any share shooting pains done my body (leg), I am walking fine, have no back pain, etc. I kind of agree with the second opinion but I don’t want to risk nerve or back damage. He said to monitor this over the next 2 months to see how it progresses. ![]() He didn’t think the current nerve issue was serious as I was only feeling limited pain or numbness. In the meantime, I went to get a second opinion (expert spine physio), who did not agree with the advice and suggested I try passive treatment which would involve no more running and slow build up to core training with stretches. ![]() I am seeing the surgeon this week to see what his recommendation is. The medical expert has suggested I undertake surgery which would involve a fusion (ALIF and PLIF), which was a major shock gut wrenching. One good news is that the Spondylolisthesis seems stable based in flexion / extension X-rays Unfortunately the result came back with grade 2 Spondylolisthesis with some impingement of the nerve. However in January the tightness and slight numbness came back so I decide to get an X-Ray and MRI done. Things seem like they were getting better in Dec. I decided to see another physio who treated the issue as piriformis strain. This can be triggered by running up to 7-10km or standing and sitting for too long. However, my right calf and hamstring would feel pretty tight minor tingling on the right lower and outside of the calf and top off foot. After physio treatment over two months the hip pain went away and hasn’t come back. Pain was generally a 2 but one stage hit a 7 on a scale of 10. It would take a good 10-15 mins to walk off the pain / stiffness. It has been quite a journey to get here, but 4 months ago I encountered right hip pain and tightness when waking up in the morning. However, there has been no recent incident that I can recall that would have caused this injury. I was an active runner over the last six years running a few marathons and ultra runs. I have just been diagnosed with grade 2 Spondylolisthesis at L5/S1 with bilateral pars defect at L5, which has resulted in posterior uncovering of the disk and impingement of bilateral L5 existing nerves (worst on left side). ![]() |
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