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Q: erasing duplicate element on even index in STL vector I know how to erase duplicate element(s) on a vector.
data.erase(std::unique(data.begin(), data.end()), data.end());

How do I erase duplicate elements on index 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, ...?
Example:

 index : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
 data  : a b a d b f a h b k
         ^   ^   ^   ^   ^
         ^   ^   ^   ^
                 ^--same-^
         ^   ^       ^
         ^   ^       ^
         ^-----same--^
after erasing
data  :  a b   d b f   h   k

after concatenatiom
data :   a b d b f h

A: There's no library function for this.  What you're asking to do isn't even analogous to using std::unique as you did in your example, since that only removes adjacent duplicates.  You'll have to do most of the work here yourself.
Create a set.  Loop through the vector, skipping the odd indexes.  As you loop, check if that element is in the set.  If it is, mark that index for removal, otherwise, add the element to the set.  Remove all marked indexes from the vector.  You can't use std::remove or std::remove_if, since those work on element values, not indexes.  You'll have to use a plain old for loop.
Although, if you designate a certain value as illegal, then instead of keeping track of indexes, you can actually change the element to that illegal value.  Then you can use std::remove.

A: This is not a particularly elegant code, but it should work as long as default hashing and comparison is sufficient, and should be reasonably efficient:
template <typename T>
void RemoveEvenDuplicates(std::vector<T>& v) {

    std::unordered_set<T> s;
    std::vector<T>::size_type i = 0;

    auto last = std::remove_if(
        v.begin(),
        v.end(),
        [&s, &i] (const T& element) -> bool {
            if (i++ % 2 == 0) {
                auto pair = s.insert(element);
                return !pair.second;
            }
            return false;
        }
    );

    v.erase(last, v.end());

}

void main() {

    std::vector<std::string> v;
    v.push_back("a");
    v.push_back("b");
    v.push_back("a");
    v.push_back("d");
    v.push_back("b");
    v.push_back("f");
    v.push_back("a");
    v.push_back("h");
    v.push_back("b");
    v.push_back("k");

    RemoveEvenDuplicates(v);

}

After the call to RemoveEvenDuplicates, the vector becomes:
[7]("a","b","d","b","f","h","k")

A: You could take (one of) the suggestion(s) given in this very good post by Fred Nurk to a very similar question.
You will need an additional ++x; to touch only the even (or odd) indexed elements.
Example:
set<string> found;
for (list<string>::iterator x = the_list.begin(); x != the_list.end();) {
  if (!found.insert(*x).second) {
    x = the_list.erase(x);
  }
  else {
    ++x;
  }
  ++x; // <-- one increment added to skip the odd-indexed elements
}


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Abigail Ratchford's Hot Pics: From Small Town Beauty to Big City Model
By: Naveen Rao - Published: August 9, 2017 at 11:10 am
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Staff / Getty Images
It took a lot of hard work and courage to make the tough journey from a small town to a big city for Abigail Ratchford, but she did it anyway. Today, she makes over $215,000 a year thanks to her social media activity. She is a sought after model making a move to television.
Abigail Ratchford is a model, social media personality, and actress. She modeled extensively for magazines and appeared on television. Ratchford was born on February 12, 1992, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, which makes her 25 years old. Though she was born in a small town, Ratchford moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue her career. She has been a model and actress since 2013 and is gaining a lot of popularity.
Move to Los Angeles
Ratchford participated in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant when she was just 20 years old. She also appeared in famous magazines like Zoo Weekly, Nuts, Sports Illustrated, Esquire, Playboy, and Maxim, earning her recognition for her looks. Abigail Ratchford's nearly-nude and sexy pics have become sought after by many.
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In 2014, after Ratchford moved to Los Angeles, she was rewarded with plenty of work. She appeared in many billboard campaigns on Sunset Boulevard and was nicknamed "The Sweetheart" by TMZ.
Making it Big
Ratchford appeared on TV shows like Access Hollywood, Parks and Recreation, and 8th Annual Babes in Toyland. She is a long way away from being a small town girl juggling three jobs as a paralegal, secretary, and bartender to make a living. At the time, she earned less than $750 a week. After a professional photographer friend of hers asked Ratchford to model swimsuits to build his portfolio, her luck changed. Now, Ratchford reportedly makes over $215,000 a year. The bulk of these earnings come from product endorsements and merchandise sales, which are boosted her social media accounts. Ratchford currently has nearly eight million followers on her Instagram account alone.
Here are some mindblowing Abigail Ratchford Instagram pics:
#1. Babe on Fire
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A post shared by A b i g a i l (@abigailratchford) on Aug 2, 2017 at 10:23pm PDT
#2. Lots of Melon-choly
Happy #nationalwatermelonday ; ) ???? @tiborgolob ???? @josecorella ????
A post shared by A b i g a i l (@abigailratchford) on Aug 3, 2017 at 1:52pm PDT
#3. Beauty on a Fast Car
The new classic ???? BTS shooting with the sweet and amazingly talented @alessandrafioriniphotography ????
A post shared by A b i g a i l (@abigailratchford) on Jul 17, 2017 at 2:20pm PDT
#4. Kissed by a Rose
Bye bye black hair ✌???? Going a little lighter for the Summer ; ) ☀☀☀
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No matter the problem, I feel like cream puffs are always the solution.
With February firmly behind me I was really looking forward to a new month not riddled with medical issues for both me and my family. We did not get off to an encouraging start, with my husband battling a hacking cough and my beagle needing an emergency visit to the vet. (Both the beagle and the husband are on the mend, and I am ignoring that persistent tickle in my throat because I am not even going to think about getting sick. Just not going to happen.) To take my mind off my troubles I decided to do what I do best – Bake! The idea of cream puffs came from my Twitter friend Sarah who suggested them. That was all the encouragement I needed. Of course, I started plotting and my idea for simple cream puffs transformed into cream puffs flavored with coconut milk and filled with a light, fluffy toasted coconut filling! When it comes to escapist baking I don't pull any punches!
The subtle and slightly sweet flavor of coconut milk is the secret to these little puffs. In both the filling and the choux paste cows milk is replaced with coconut milk. The flavor is not overpowering like coconut treats made with coconut extract tend to be. These puffs have a mild coconut flavor and a nutty aroma. Because I felt like it, I added a shiny chocolate glaze to these puffs. The slightly bitter flavor of the chocolate balances well with the sweet coconut puffs. These can be the night before you plan to serve them, just store them loosely covered in the refrigerator and allow them to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving. I would not make these more than a day ahead otherwise they get a little soggy … they will likely disappear before then anyway!
In a medium skillet over medium-low heat add the coconut. Stirring constantly, cook the coconut until it is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Keep an eye one it, it can go from golden to scorched in mere seconds.
In a medium sauce pan combine 1/2 cup of the toasted coconut, along with the coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg. Whisk until smooth then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla and whisk until the butter is melted. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the custard and chill until cool, about 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Heat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
While the custard base chills prepare the choux paste. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat combine the coconut milk, butter, salt, vanilla bean paste, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then add the flour all at once and cook until the mixture forms a smooth ball and leaves a light film on the bottom of the pan, about three minutes. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl if using a hand mixer, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Once cooled begin beating the mixture on low speed and add the eggs, one at a time, making sure the first egg is fully incorporated before adding the second.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large tip. I used a #9 star tube. Pipe the paste onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. If you find the tops of the puffs are very pointy just dampen your finger with water and tamp them down gently. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the puffs are deeply golden brown all over and sound hollow when gently tapped on the bottom. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
While the puffs cool finish the filling. In a small microwave safe bowl combine the gelatin and water. Allow to stand for 10 minutes then heat for 6 to 10 seconds in the microwave, or until the mixture is just melted. Cool for 5 minutes. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, add the cream, powdered sugar, and remaining vanilla. Beat the cream until it starts to thicken then add the melted gelatin and whip until the cream forms soft peaks.
Fold the whipped cream into the coconut base in three additions. Cover and chill for one hour.
Once chilled fill the cooled puffs with the coconut filling. You can either use a small star tip to pipe the filling into the bottoms of the puffs, or you can slice the tops of the puffs, pipe in the filling, and then put the tops back on.
Once filled prepare the glaze. Heat the cream over medium heat until it simmers. Once it begins to gently bubble turn off the heat and add the chocolate and corn syrup. Allow to stand for 1 minute then whisk until smooth. Cool for 10 minute before dipping or drizzling over the puffs.
Garnish the tops of the puffs with the reserved toasted coconut. Enjoy!


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NBA Reddit Streams
Posted on December 8, 2021 by green947
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Review alleged dog abuse case, welfare groups urge
Rachel Au-Yong
SINGAPORE - Unconvinced by a probe that found no sign of abuse, 10 animal welfare groups have appealed to the authorities to review a case of alleged dog abuse at a Pasir Ris army camp in January.
They have written to the Defence and National Development ministries to ask them to "redefine the parameters" of what constitutes animal abuse. They also asked to be included in future probes of animal abuse, according to the letter which The Straits Times saw last week.
The groups are referring to an incident in January in which a full-time National Serviceman took a video of a dog strung up in a camp bathroom and sent it to the Animal Lovers League to alert the group about possible abuse.
While the authorities led by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) found no signs of injury on the dog or proof of abuse, the welfare groups are unconvinced. They believe the definition of animal abuse has "negated the psychological distress the dog was subjected to".
Under the Animals and Birds Act, any person who subjects an animal to "unnecessary pain or suffering" is guilty of an offence. No explicit mention is made of psychological distress in the Act.
The groups hope the AVA reviews the findings of the Pasir Ris case with them and then readmits the evidence to the army. AVA director of media and customer relations Elaine Pong has reiterated that there was no evidence of abuse. In such probes, AVA will check for physical signs of abuse or neglect. It also looks for signs of emotional abuse, she said in a response that was also sent to The Straits Times.
"In the case of the dog collected from Pasir Ris camp... it was in good condition, had no injuries and was easily approached," she added.
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Onrust of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ten Onrust is een van de wijzen waarop Mariaverering plaatsvindt. Het kan verwijzen naar:

 Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ten Onrust (Kapellen)
 Kapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ten Onrust (Laak)
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«Фінч» () — американський науково-фантастичний драматичний фільм з Томом Генксом у головній ролі, знятий Мігелєм Сапочником за сценарієм Крейга Лака та Івора Павелла.

Сюжет
Хворий винахідник, остання людина на Землі, створює андроїда, щоб утримати себе та свою собаку та поїхати у подорож по країні.

У ролях

Виробництво
26 жовтня 2017 року було оголошено, що Том Генкс зіграє у постапокаліптичному фільмі «BIOS» про робота, який створюється хворим персонажем Генкса, щоб захистити життя улюбленого собаки, коли він помирає. Мігель Сапочник став режисером фільму за сценарієм Крейга Лака та Івора Павелла, який продюсуватиме Роберт Земекіс та Кевін Мішер. Кілька великих студій подавали заявки на права на фільм, а виробництво, як очікувалося, розпочнеться на початку 2018 року. Через кілька днів повідомлялося, що компанія Amblin Entertainment придбала проєкт, а Universal Studios займеться його розповсюдженням. У січні 2019 року Калеб Лендрі Джонс приєднався до акторського складу як робот, якого побудував Фінч. У березні 2019 року роль отримала Саміра Вайлі. У травні 2019 року до акторського складу фільму приєдналися Скіт Ульріх і Лора Геррієр.

Виробництво відбувалося в Нью-Мексико, зокрема в Альбукерке, Санта-Фе, Шипроку, Лос-Лунасі, Сокорро та Національному парку Вайт Сендс. Виробництво закінчилося у травні 2019 року.

Випуск
У США фільм вийшов 5 листопада 2021 року. Раніше його планували випустити 2 жовтня 2020 року, але в червні 2020 року він був відкладений до 16 квітня 2021 року, а потім ще до 13 серпня, у зв'язку з пандемією COVID-19.

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Посилання

Фільми Universal Pictures
Фільми ImageMovers
Фільми Amblin Entertainment
Фільми США 2021
Фільми, відкладені через пандемію COVID-19
Фільми 2021
Фантастичні фільми 2021
науково-фантастичні фільми США
Фільми-драми США
Фільми про роботів
Фільми про собак
Постапокаліптичні фільми
Фільми англійською мовою
Оригінальні фільми Apple TV+


Good Morning. It's a wonderful day in the neighborhood. Have a best Thursday everyone!!
The sun has come out this morning - rare occurrence as of late!
Getting a crown this afternoon. Finally. I'll be a princess.
Well....you could save yourself some $$ ....we already think you are a beautiful and talented princess!
20 degrees, very bright & white outside~ they say temps could hit 50 this weekend.
Would be nice to take a walk outside even if in the middle of the road. Going house crazy!!!
Spent the morning/afternoon in the ER!
Horrible pain in my left shoulder since Monday.
Diagnosed with Bicep Tendonitis. They gave me shots that brought tears to my eyes.....the bad shoulder was a steroid shot that goes into the muscle, right arm, a shot of ibuprofen. Got a prescription for pain......ice it 3 times a day and a ball Jim got me at Walgreens I have to squeeze every now and then.
It's amazing how we take our bodies for granted when we feel decent!!!
I feel for you Dars, Tendonitis is very painful; hope you get relief from the shots. Rest up for Spring!
Thank you Karen!! You are a true "GEM"!!!
I'm already feeling better and can move my left arm more than I have in the last few days without as much pain.
I'm sure I'll be all better by time spring gets here.
Gotta be better for St. Patrick's Day too......me and Sis are going out with our girlie friends to bar hop! Green hair and all!!!
Sending gentle hugs your way Dars. Feel better soon!
Thank you so much Ann......you're so caring! Hugs back to ya!!! HUGS!!
X 2 glad you are feeling better.
O Dars, that is just awful. Hope your shoulder is feeling better today.
I hope you are feeling better today Dars!!!


O'Fallon is a city located in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States. It is situated between St. Peters and Lake St. Louis. O'Fallon is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was established in 1856 and was later on incorporated in 1912.
Dames Park is one of these places in O Fallon where people feel great. They will find fitness courses and also several football fields. For all those that want to be fit, have fun and relax, this is where they have to come. The spot is preferred mainly by families with kids because all the members can play together and have a wonderful experience. The air is fresh, the area is grassy and clean. Those who want to have a picnic, will find special designed tables and areas. Resting here will be also a total delight.
Fort Zumwalt Park is perfect for outdoor activities and recreations in O Fallon. Tourists that decide to spend their vacation here in the summer, this park is a must. There is a fishing lake, many playgrounds and also the historic Fort Zumwalt. The views are wonderful and the place is very soothing, so it is worth visiting while you are in O Fallon. Tourists can fish, participate in tournaments, have a meal, take long walks and photos. It is one of the best places in O Fallon for relaxing and admiring nature and its beauty.
Falls Golf Course is one of the largest in the area, providing quality equipment and golf lessons services. If you want to learn something new, then you can try taking golf lessons at this golf course in O Fallon. You will find out which are the main golf techniques, tips, while age, previous experience or skills do not matter. It is important to have fun and spend a great time with the people you care about. Visitors can play in teams, so this way, their experience will be funny and exciting. Having so many advantages, do not forget about this golf facility in O Fallon.
The Civic Park in Ofallon is perfect for outdoor activities throughout the year. The park includes the Alligator's Creek Aquatic Centre and the Civic Hall. The aquatic centre is one of the major attractions here, especially during the summer. It is the perfect place for you to come and relax with your family and friends.
The Ozzie Smith Sports Complex dedicates its large grounds to those who are passionate about sports and wish to stay active even while vacationing in Ofallon. Seven different diamonds await people to rent them in order to play baseball or softball. In addition to this, the sports complex is the home of the unique St. Charles Co. Amateur Sports Hall of Fame.
The Ofallon Fall Festival and Craft Bazaar is an original celebration of the community. This event attracts numerous visitors to the city every year, as it is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the amazing crops that are harvested around the community and to admire and purchase art pieces, decorations, clothes, garden items and jewelry created by local talented artists. During the entire festival, you will be listening to great live musical performances and delighting in some of the specialties of the local cuisine.
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The 51rst edition of Pure Trance pleasure is here with many news and exclusive tracks (as always ! lol) and a tremendous Guestmix again ^^.
Comming from London, his last remix for "The Thrillseekers" was pure bomb bliss ! We're very proud to welcome Mr Simon Bostock for a fantastic 2nd hour !
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Has anyone else experienced this issue? If so, what is the solution?

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This post is going to make you RICH! Content rich, that is, because long form content for blogging and marketing materials is on the rise.
Long form journalism has been around for ages, however, the move to digital long-form storytelling and marketing is fairly new.
Blog posts in the 400-600 or 500-800 words count are generally akin to reading one or both pages of an open novel. The text is easily digestible because these posts only take a couple minutes to read and contain relevant information. The goal is to create and disseminate enough short posts that search engines, like Google, will crawl your site more often.
And this is true. If your site has a vast quantity of relevant content, Google will like you more. So long as your content doesn't repeat itself, stays on message and doesn't look like anything else already on your site. The more content you publish, the more you have to keep an eye on if you've already published something similar.
Long form content works best when you can exhaust a subject matter without leaving the reader exhausted. Taking a post past 1,000 words, even over 3 or 4,000 words is beneficial to your website and its viral capabilities.
Longer posts lend to a site's expertise on certain subject matters and lend more legitimacy and credibility to a business or organization after publication.
White papers and case studies are the perfect examples of long-form content meant for marketing purposes. A white paper is meant to give background information, provide tips or solve a problem through the guise of a research paper though fully sponsored by the author's organization.
Case studies are reports of progress based on further extensions of the problem/solution relationship shared by white papers. Case studies can dive deep into technical language or display graphics and charts intended to liven up normally droll raw statistical information.
Both white papers and case studies, along with all long form content, should include some form of graphics. Thousands of words of text is unflattering in a digital landscape, no matter how great the copy is. It is important to remember that, while your readers may be taking in as much that's in a few pages of a novel, your website should not look like a book.
Video is another way to produce long form content without the need for wearing out your scroll function. Video offers your business staying power in the mind of your viewer more than text, more so if the video is teaching the reader something a la webinars or tutorials.
Podcasts provide another layer to the long form landscape, both to journalism and to overall marketing efforts. Most reputable podcasts last at least one hour. Some go on for as long as each party wishes to converse.
A caveat of marketing on podcasts, however, is finding one that stays on message related to the brand. Is the sole focus of the podcast part of a long form content piece or strategy? Or is the podcast merely an advertising vehicle while the leading voice meanders through a multitude of topics?
The former will engage your interests throughout a series, while the latter is used for short advertisements in the same vein as radio or TV spots.
Who Reads Long Form Content?
This answer may shock you, but it's the oft-denigrated but never fully explained. Millennials that are craving long form content. Generation Y is now the dominant age group, surpassing the Baby Boomers. This group now controls what's on television, what's popular at the box office and the majority of the news that rolls up and down your social media feeds.
This same group craves a break from all of that above.
If you are familiar with Twitter then you know it can be full of usernames trading 140-character barbs for hours on end.
It's nice to take a break for a while and dive deep into a topic without traveling to the nearby Barnes & Noble or download a file to Kindle. Devices – primarily smartphones – are already in their hands. Millennials are simply searching for their digital dens.
Long form content also tends to be seen as more truthful. We, disappointingly, live with a stream of 'fake news' bombarding our 24-hour news cycle. Lending credibility to the organization that's behind the content is important and the content itself is seen as more genuine the more differing opinions or a multitude of sources are shared.
The world is messy sometimes and this cohort of 18-35-year olds knows it more than most. To paraphrase Rocky Balboa, the world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. Millennials want something to bite into, knowing it might bite back.
Unless you have your heart set on a case study or white paper tackling one specific product or point of view your business created or corners the market, long form content can be open to interpretation.
And that might not be something you want to hear as a business owner or marketing strategist.
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BBC online exhibitions mark corporation's 100 years of broadcasting
The BBC has launched three collections to mark its 100th birthday and tell the story of a "century of broadcasting".
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Technology, props, documents, artwork and buildings from the last century will be featured in the 100 Objects collection.
Objects include the Queen Victoria bust from the EastEnders set and Captain Sir Tom Moore's walker after his story was first told on BBC Three Counties Radio.
Sir Tom raised more than £32m for the NHS when he walked 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday in April 2020.
A classic BBC microphone, Mr Darcy's shirt from Pride and Prejudice, the mirror globe used as an early TV ident and Roy Plomley's proposal letter for Desert Island Discs will also feature in the collection.
A total of 100 photos from the archive depicting BBC personalities make up the 100 Faces collection, featuring correspondents in the field, actors on set and monarchs speaking to the nation.
The 100 Voices oral history collection tells the stories of people who worked at the BBC, covering news and elections, the birth of TV, radio reinvented, pioneering women, and entertaining the nation.
The three collections are on the BBC 100 website, which also features an interactive year-by-year timeline covering key moments in the corporation's first 100 years.
It includes the world's first televised Olympic Games in 1948, the Queen's coronation in 1953 and the launch of the BBC website in 1997.
The BBC's head of history, Robert Seatter, said: "The BBC has an amazing history which belongs to us all.
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Additionally, the BBC is working with the British Film Institute on the BFI's 100 BBC Gamechangers, which will chronologically list the programmes that changed the landscape of British TV. The list will be announced in the spring.
Meanwhile, the Science Museum Group will digitise 1,000 BBC objects for the first time and launch a major exhibition and events programme across the UK.
Other regional museum partners will also mark the centenary through collections and displays, the BBC said.
Sir Ian Blatchford, the director and chief executive of the Science Museum Group, added: "We are delighted to be part of 2022's BBC 100 celebrations and to be telling the story of a century of broadcasting."
The new collections will evolve and be added to throughout the centenary year. The Guardian
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$327,900539 18th St NW
Listing Office: Progressive Builders Real Estate
539 18th St NW, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379
$207/SqFt
ParkingAttached Garage, Asphalt
Attached Garage3 spaces
Year BuiltNew Const., 2022
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
About 539 18th St NW
3 bed 2 bath 3 car garage. Grey interior, stainless steel appliance package with washer and dryer. Please verify all information with agent. We are so excited to announce the partnership between Progressive Builders and Molly Nadeau of Treadstone Mortgage. This partnership will directly benefit YOU, our customers, in both service and massive buyer incentive programs. Contact us to learn more.
Living Area: 1,586 SqFt
Office Name: Progressive Builders Real Estate
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Garage Space: 3 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking: Attached Garage, Asphalt
Assigned Schools Information:
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Pleasant View Elementary, Public District Grades KG-5
Directions: Take MN 15/Sartell. left on Cty Rd 29. left onto MN15S, Right onto 18th St NW
Price Per SqFt: $207/SqFt
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This Home$327K
$125K$439.9K
The Median Sold Price for All Homes in Sauk Rapids is $261K
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1009 6th Ave N
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
901 1st St S
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
1835 Osauka Rd
Mississippi Heights Elementary
1003 4th St S
Pine Meadow Elementary School
1029 5th St N
Stride Academy Middle School
3241 Oakham Ln
Sartell Middle School
627 3rd Ave N
Sartell Senior High School
748 7th St N
Apollo High School
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $81,389. Typical income of Sauk Rapids, MN residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
529 18th St NW, Sauk Rapids MN, 56379
Progressive Builders Real Estate
Living In Sauk Rapids, MN
Types of housing in Sauk Rapids, MN.
Roughly one quarter of properties in Sauk Rapids were built prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. In this city, many dwellings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings are the main alternative in the housing stock. Around two thirds of the properties in the city are occupied by homeowners and renters occupy the remainder. This part of the St. Cloud metropolitan area also has a good selection of housing sizes; it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.
What is it like to live in Sauk Rapids, MN?
Sauk Rapids is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several noisier sections, especially near the railway line.
Is it easy to get around Sauk Rapids, MN without a car?
It is a reasonably short walk to reach primary schools from most properties for sale in Sauk Rapids. In contrast, residents may consider it difficult to get to high schools on foot. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. As far as eating is concerned, some property owners in Sauk Rapids may be able to do their grocery shopping by walking, while others will have to use another means of transportation. There are also a few opportunities for those who value close by restaurants and cafes.
Transportation in Sauk Rapids, MN.
Sauk Rapids is especially car friendly. It is very convenient to park. A majority of the homes for sale in this city are located in places that are not very suitable for walking since most daily needs are difficult to meet on foot.
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The listing price of 539 18th St NW property is $327,900.
The property 539 18th St NW is a house located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, 56379.
Active Listing: 539 18th St NW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 539 18th St NW are:
Pleasant View Elementary: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
The property at 539 18th St NW has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
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The property 539 18th St NW is 1,586 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 539 18th St NW is 2022.
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This home is located at 539 18th St NW in Sauk Rapids, MN and zip code 56379. This 1,586 square foot home was built in 2022. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 07, 2022 and is currently priced at $327,900.
Sauk Rapids, MN housing market in December 2022 saw over 3 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 5 sold below. In December 2022 in Sauk Rapids, MN there were 15% less homes for sale than in November 2022. In December 2022 median list price was $261,000 and the average listing age was 18 days.
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For those who don't know much about me, I'm a novelist who makes a living as a university professor during daylight hours. I've been doing this (the professor part) for 19 years now, and before that I was an editor. I teach in the communication department of Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas, and consider myself very fortunate to have the opportunity to spend my days in the classroom.
I am one of three full-time professors in our department, two of which are highly talented: I will let you decide which ones they are.
Michael Agee is our chair, and is also general manager of the campus radio station, which is one of the fastest-growing Christian radio stations in the country. Before coming here, he ran an award-winning radio station in Idaho. He's the visionary. He took over as chair three years ago and I think that's when the department really started to grow.
Prof. #3 is Kyle Portbury, who is the New Kid on the Block. Just 38, he's been here two years after establishing himself as an internationally known, award-winning film director. He's always got something going on. The latest is that our department is in the process of starting an Institute of Christian Film that will funnel funding for feature-length films to be done by our faculty, staff and students along with other professionals. It sounds like a long shot, but Kyle is just the person to make it happen. He has connections in Hollywood, New York, Sydney and London, and he is constantly on the phone or in the air traveling somewhere to make a deal. It will happen.
What's really fun in working in this environment is swapping war stories. Comparing notes. I come from a print media background, Mike's from radio, and Kyle's from film. Our department teaches journalism, public relations, advertising and radio-TV-film. But more and more we are all agreeing that it's not about media anymore. Media is merging. What's important is that students learn the basics.
And the basic skill they need is simply the ability to tell a good story.
Taking it a step further, I started realizing that regardless of the discipline, telling that story–whether you are advertising a car, doing public relations for a politician, writing a news story about a damaged dam that threatens a community, or doing a morning talk show on radio–is all about Worldview. We each have a worldview, the way we perceive both the way the world is, and the way is should be. And that worldview is important to us. If it isn't, we're usually looking for a new one.
That's where storytelling comes in. Author Steven Lawhead states that regardless of what you write, who you are and what you believe will come out in your writing. We're talking about worldview here. With Christians, it's really testimony. We see the universe in need of God. And that colors everything we do and say. For someone else, that worldview will be different.
My job as a professor is to teach students to tell their stories as effectively as possible. As a Christian professor, the first step there is making sure they understand what their worldview is.
It's not an easy job, but I love it. Almost as much as I love telling a good story myself.


Bushmills village, originally known as Portcaman, dates from Norman times (1150-1520). The Normans divided lands into structured deaneries and parishes, each with its own church. The River Bush acted as a boundary between the parish of Portcaman on the west bank and the parish of Billy on the East. With the abandonment of Dunluce Castle and the adjoining village in the mid 1600's the parishes of Dunluce and Portcaman merged.
As water powered industries developed from the 1600's so did the village and the village name. At one time there were seven mills working the river Bush – corn mills, flax mills, paper, timber and a spade mill – and 5 distilleries.
With the "discovery" of the Giant's Causeway by the wider world in the 1700's Bushmills became the gateway for visitors eager to see the mysterious grandeur of the Causeway. By the mid 1800's Bushmills could also boast at least 3 hotels, a busy livestock and produce market and a thriving distillery. Much of the village was built by the Macnaghten family including the Market Square and Clock tower, the Court House, Kane's Commercial & Family Hotel and the new bridge.
In 1883 the world's first hydro electric railway began operating from Bushmills to the emerging fashionable seaside resort of Portrush with its railway terminus from Belfast. Ironically, when the tram line from Portrush was extended to the Giants Causeway Bushmills was bypassed and the hotels went into rapid decline.
With water power giving way to stem, gas and electricity the village was left to rely on the success of the 'Old Bushmills' Distillery and it wasn't until the late 20th century that tourism began to re-emerge as a significant benefit to the town.
Fortunately Bushmills suffered little from unsympathetic developments of the late 20th century and with nearly 90 listed buildings Bushmills is officially designated as a Conservation Village.
So here's Bushmills – we hope you have time to see the sights, shop, take refreshments, relax and enjoy.
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Please select options for Ford Performance Mustang Boss 302 Alternator Kit (11-14 GT) at the top of this page.
Boss Performance. Designed to operate at higher RPMs the BOSS Alternator features a one-way clutch to prevent belt hop-off during up shifts, as well as a larger pulley that slows the armature speed reducing parasitic drag freeing up horsepower.
Kit Includes. The Ford Racing "Boss 302" Alternator Kit includes an OEM 1-way clutch Boss alternator, tensioner, FEAD belt and mounting bolts.
Application. This Ford Racing "Boss 302" Alternator is a direct fit upgrade for the 2011 to 2014 5.0L Coyote GT Mustangs and is designed to run on the M-6007-M50 5.0L 4 Valve crate engine when installed in a classic Mustang or Street Rod.
Does anyone know what the output Amp specs are on this piece? The stock alternator is 130 amps. How does this unit compare? Other manufacturers of 250 units are charging 370-599 dollars! How many amps does this thing put out?
This alternator puts out 96 amps @ 650 RPM (min) to 156 amps @ 6,000 RPM (max).
What is the total weight of this package? wanting to know because it'll be shipped to me through a shipping address in the US for international shipping.
Does This alternator work the same for automatic or manual?
The Ford Performance Mustang Boss 302 Alternator Kit will work with both automatic and manual transmission equipped Mustangs.
Can with work on a 2013 GT with Roush Stage 3 SC?
The Ford Performance Mustang Boss 302 Alternator Kit will be a direct replacement for 2011-2014 5.0L GT's. We have not tested this alternator with the Roush supercharger, however we do not believe this will present any fitment concerns.
The description states a specific serpentine belt is also included. Is this the same belt used on the 2012 Boss 302? If so is there a part number available? If not, is there a way to order an additional belt to have on hand for an emergency?
The Ford Performance Mustang Boss 302 Alternator Kit is a direct fit for an 11-15 Coyote, but would unfortunately not fit a 2015 correctly.
We would not be able to guarantee fitment for this in an SN95 with a coyote swap.
This unit does not have a higher output than the stock 2014 alternator but it would be stronger as it was designed to operate at higher RPMs for the Boss 302.
No, this does not come with a different power wire. The stock power wire will do just fine.
Unfortunately this Ford Performance Mustang Boss 302 Alternator Kit will only be compatible with the 2011 to 2014 Mustang GT.
It should not I don't see why it would.
My AC and heat works just fine and actually think it works a little better with the new pullies being all metal instead of plastic !
I found it easier to just remove the radiator hose. I couldn't figure out a way to maneuver it out of that small space without doing it. It took about an hour.
This alternator takes some maneuvering to install but is doable. All parts were quality. My alternator worked the first time no return. We had to remove both pieces of the air breather assembly which includes the actual intake channel the filter assembly fits into. It was preventing the alternator from slipping past the fan cover. It has 4 tabs that have to be separated with a flat head screw driver while keeping tension on or either the upper tab or lower tab will re-engage. Other than that it went smooth. It took about 1.5 hours to install.
What a great deal! Good quality and fast shipping. Install is very simple it took me an hour to do and I was taking my time.
Was looking for a replacement OEM alternator for my 2014 GT. Ford had them on back order. This boss updated alternator comes with a new belt, and metal pulleys to replace the plastic ones at a CHEAPER price!
I have used this same kit on a couple of coyote swaps. No issues, nice instructions!
High revs and heat from my Roush phase 3 supercharger hurt the stock alternator. Dealer wanted $400 for a stock replacement but this kit includes belt, pulley, tensioner and high rev alternator for $245. WINNING! This alternator is the same as stock but bigger pulley so not to rev as high. Having a breaker bar is helpful for install.
I had a sensor error code 340 and 340 Bank 1 and 2. This alternator fixed the problem right away. The stock is much more expensive at Ford. Thanks American Muscle.
Amazing Quality , easy to install and fits right in , had no problems with it.
LOOKS GOOD, FITS GOOD, EASY TO INSTALL. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO INSTALL COMES WITH IT. I'M VERY HAPPY WITH IT.
simple bolt-on replacement. Great upgrade to the stock GT alternator.
Just as advertised, everything you need, and easy to install!
This boss alternator kit is GOOD replacement for OEM alternator, NO performance gain.
Kit came in perfect condition. Nothing wrong with my stock alternator, just got this to go along with my BOSS 302 build. Install is simple took a little over an hour. Frees up that minor lag.
Ordered the kit which arrived with a damaged idler pulley, had to send everything back for a replacement. Replacement arrived days later with missing bolts and nuts. Probably my last purchase here.
Awesome product for the money. Cost the same or even less than just an OEM alternator by itself. Great value hands down.


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TV Review: Player (Spoilers!)
If you've been following this blog for a while, you will know that OCN is a channel as crime and mystery thrillers are what I call my "fall back genre" or the genre that I like to watch when I can't decide on what to watch next. Aside from this, I have a big soft spot for anything that has to do with heists and con men, so I decided to pick this up as I have seen Krystal Jung in another drama this year, and because I hoped that this Song Seung Hong led drama wouldn't disappoint me as much as "Black's" ending did. The result was a fun drama that went big on the bromance and camaraderie, with good acting from the entire cast, but had glaring pacing and narrative issues with heists that weren't really executed smoothly. However, it was a fun watch, and I love the camaraderie that our little ragtag team had with each other.
"Player" aired on OCN for fourteen episodes every Saturday and Sunday from September 29 to November 11, 2018. It was directed by Go Jae Hyun and written by Shin Jae Hyung.
Our "Player" crew: (L-R) Im Byung Min (Lee Si Eon), Cha Ah Ryung (Krystal Jung), Kang Ha Ri (Song Seung Hong), and Do Jin Woong (Tae Won Suk)
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The drama follows a ragtag crew of swindlers who are experts in their field and only go after the rich and powerful. The team is composed of Kang Ha Ri (Song Seung Hong), the leader and an expert con man; Im Byung Min (Lee Si Eon), an expert hacker; Do Jin Woong (Tae Won Suk), a former fighter; and Cha Ah Ryung (Krystal Jung), a street smart pick pocket and driver who was orphaned at a young age. During the course of the drama, they end up getting recruited by Prosecutor Jang In Gyu (Kim Won Hae) to help him gather evidence against particular powerful people whom they can also rip off money from. However, along the way, the team members and Prosecutor Jang end up getting caught up in an even bigger scheme as they slowly discover that they are all connected in some way or another.
The drama started out really strong as it thrust us right in the middle of a fun action sequence, and managed to introduce our characters and how much fun they are having right away. However, the usual exposition aside, when it came to its main narrative, it knew the main storyline and plot points that it needed to make, but it lacked a cohesiveness in execution, which was a shame, especially as I do look forward to seeing how a con or heist can be pulled off smoothly, and how fast they can recover when things do inevitably go wrong. There were also some pacing issues and sometimes there were also glaring issues with the script itself. I also felt that the main villain, although he was terrible and despicable, was more detached than his minions that they first went after, which is a shame, because having him be defeated in the end didn't feel as satisfying as one would want to feel at that particular moment in the story.
I did really like the ending, even though it was predictable, as it left me with a smile on my face; and the ending was nowhere as bad as the ending of "Black".
Our main crew in their innovative home made out of recycled container vans.
However, I did love the camaraderie and loyalty that this group had with each other, and I was very impressed at how far some characters came along as they worked on cases and got to the heart of things towards the end of the drama.
All of the performances were good, as each one of them gave it their all, but among their performances, I really loved the focus that the show gave to Lee Si Eon's Im Byung Min and I enjoyed watching him act in this series, especially as he was just a supporting character in "Live".
Kim Won Hae as Prosecutor Jang In Gyu
I am always happy to see Kim Won Hae in anything, and I'm so glad that he was a more prominent character this time around.
It was really great to see how these actors were naturally able to slip into the skin of these characters, which made every awesome interaction they had with each other seem so natural, which ended up making the drama for me.
"Player" has pacing issues that end up failing its strong premise and which makes the execution of planned heists not be as smooth as one would hope it would be, but it is watchable and enjoyable, especially for the little character moments, the camaraderie that this crew has with each other, and all the moments that they have with each other all the way until the end.
Now, you know the drill! From here on out, there will be spoilers!
As mentioned earlier, I had a lot of problems with the pacing of the overall story and with the script at times.
Sometimes, they got a little bit too heavy handed and there were moments that I saw as kind of pointless and thought that there could have been a better way to execute some scenes. With regards to the pacing and how incohesive it was, this is something that I saw in the first few episodes. At first it seemed as if this show was going to be more of the case of the week type with an underlying story arc, but later on, it turns out that everything was connected right from the start. I wish that that was introduced right from the start in order to set the tone for the rest of the drama. I also felt that the introduction of the villain, and the point where our entire crew plus the prosecutor were on the same page, was done a little bit too late into the game. I think that this is what made our main villain's downfall not as satisfying as we would have wanted it to be, and that's why it felt like the lead up towards the ending was a bit too rushed.
Game on.
I also hoped that the heists or cons themselves went a little bit smoother than how they executed it, especially as they are supposed to be experts in their particular fields.
However, I did like the potential the story had, but it didn't let me down as much as "Black" or the recent "Fantastic Beasts" movie.
Our prosecution duo led by Kim Won Hae's Prosecutor Jang In Gyu
I am so glad to see Kim Won Hae have a character that's more prominent in a drama, and I am also very happy to note that his character's fate isn't the same as what happened to his character in "While You Were Sleeping", although for a moment, I thought that they were going to go there.
I know that I'm very much comparing this drama to "Switch: Change the World", as it is very similar and had heists that ran more smoothly, and had a great villain to boot; but what this drama does differently is that it was able to truly focus on the individual team members themselves and gave them such a great bond with each other that they came out of everything as one family.
Krystal Jung as Cha Ah Ryung
Ah Ryung's new family
I loved how, in particular, the boys were able to be the older brothers and the family that Ah Ryung never had in her life.
Each of our characters went through their own little journeys. Ah Ryung went from having no family to having a protective and loving one, Ha Ri was finally able to let go of his past and gave his father the justice that he deserved, Jin Woong found a great family whom he could fight for and who could also keep him in check if he got too emotional, Prosecutor Jang got to see justice served to the people who deserved it, and Byung Min was able to make up for his past sins as he had been a very willing tool for the villains of the series.
All in all, "Player" was a fun breath of fresh air in OCN's current line up which has been heavy and intense for a while; and was enjoyable and watchable all the way until the end despite its many glaring flaws.
Have you seen "Player"? What did you think of it? Let me know what you think in the comments below!
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Happy Friday everyone! I have had such an exciting last few weeks! #1 I made a BIG batch of brisket, which will get any Jewish girl excited..and used that as an excuse to make a few "Jew-Can" recipes just in time for Cinco de Mayo (one for today and the other for next week..oh ya!) And #2…well if you live in Southern Cali and happen to listen to AM640 at about 2:30pm last Saturday, you may have heard a familiar name….my name!!
Last weekend I was on one of my FAVORITE food radio shows called The Fork Report. I've been thinking about writing a blog post of my favorite food podcasts, because that's all I seem to listen to while I'm in the kitchen (that and Run DMC or Bob Marley, depending on my mood). And The Fork Report is always the first podcast I listen to. The host, Neil Saavedra (who has an awesome Instagram) is absolutely hilarious! A slightly sarcastic, knowledgeable food-loving guy, he talks about local events, food history and tips and always starts with a perfect passive food-pun joke. I just love it.
In the wee corner of the last pic, you can see the box of confections I brought. I couldn't go to my favorite food show without bringing something, right? So to blend a bit of my cultural background, I brought my favorite sweet classic rugelach, my most recent savory herb and cheese rugelach and to bring a little Hawaiian (or what I said on the show, "Shaloha"), my absolutely delectable passion fruit bars!
Now let's get back to why we're really here, shall we? You saw brisket tacos in the title and got as excited as as a dog seeing bacon (or something like that?) Truth be told, the real winner in these brisket tacos are the quick pickled onions and jalapenos! The brisket is a no-brainer. I just used the leftover slow cooker brisket I made a few weeks ago, which is a perfect excuse to clean off that lazy Susan and topped with extra pickled jalapenos, because I LOVE all things spicy. And to help cool down that pickled hot pepper kick, I dolloped some avocado tahini sauce over the top But instead of blending it up super smooth as I did previously, I left it a bit chunky to keep that "guacamole" feel.
I have to admit, I have been having a blast making 'hybrid" food. Combining cultures, recipes and flavors. If you asked me to do this 2 years ago, I would have shaken my head in disbelieve since I thought food should be kept true to it's origin. But that is certainly not the case in this modern day. Plus it's just way more tasty.
For the slow cooker brisket, you can find the recipe HERE.
For the avocado tahini sauce, blend all ingredients together in a food processor or mash by hand, leaving enough texture to dollop on top of tacos. May need more or less water depending on desired consistency. Taste for seasoning.
To make quick pickled onions, add all ingredients to a mason jar seal well. Shake jar a bit to mix everything together. Then place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before eating.
To assemble tacos, add brisket to corn tortillas and top with pickled onions and jalapenos and a dollop of avocado tahini. Serve with lime wedges.


The Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Valley View Foundation are pleased to coordinate the 2019 Spring Litter Clean-Up, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019 at various locations across Clermont County and the East Fork Little Miami River watershed. This year's event will kick-off with a T-shirt Design Contest for all local K-12 students! Please see the t-shirt registration page for more information and to register.
The Clermont SWCD, Valley View Foundation, the East Fork Watershed Collaborative and the Office of Environmental Quality work together to support communities and volunteers throughout Clermont County and the East Fork Little Miami River Watershed for the annual Spring Litter Clean Up. This event is a combination of two events that have proved successful for more than 20 years in Clermont County. The Clean & Green program was started by local citizens and businesses, who believed it was a priority to address the litter problem in their region, enhance the quality of life for the county's residents and raise environmental awareness. The event grew with the support of Clermont 20/20 and in 2011, was adopted by the Valley View Foundation to continue the beneficial efforts. The East Fork Watershed Collaborative works diligently to protect and enhance the biological, chemical and physical integrity of the East Fork Little Miami River and its tributaries. The River Sweep event began in 1992 and has had a tremendous impact on the river and its banks.
We truly appreciate the support from our event sponsors: the Clermont County Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Southern Ohio Association of Realtors.
Thank you also to our partnering agencies and organizations, including the Clermont Office of Environmental Quality, Clermont County Park District, Clermont Office of Public Information, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Department of Natural Resources—Divisions of Parks and Watercraft, Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), Highland SWCD, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Friends of Stonelick State Park.


A smokey eye is like the little black dress of makeup: It's flattering, never goes out of style, and is perfect for a night out. But achieving the right balance between sultry and sooty without looking like a raccoon can be difficult—or so you thought. We tapped Pixi Beauty's Global Colour Ambassador, Amanda Bell, for her tips on creating the elusive smokey eye. Whether you're the go-to beauty guru of your girl gang or a makeup novice, behold: five simple steps to nailing a classic smokey eye.
Before you start, Bell says, "ensuring you're using clean brushes and blending really well are the keys to creating a gorgeous smokey eyeshadow look." Grab your favorite dark-toned eyeshadow quad or round up your go-to singles, because it's about to get smokey in here.
Step 1: Choose a base shadow that is one shade brighter than your skin tone and pat it across the entire upper lid. Start at the lash line and blend up to the brow—this also serves as a subtle highlighter, too.
Step 2: Apply a rich dark smokey brown across the lid and blend it into the crease.
Step 3: Blend a darker brown or black eyeshadow into the upper lash line and into the crease for extra definition. Use an eyeshadow brush with longer and fluffier bristles and blend in small circular motions (rather than sweeping side-to-side) for a seamless finish.
Step 4: Dip a smudger brush into the darkest shade and tap off the excess. (A smaller compact head deposits the most intense amount of shadow.) Work it into the lower lash line for a sultry look.
Step 5: Finish with a black liner in the waterline and a few swipes of mascara.
And there you have it: a smokey eye that's perfect for the red carpet…or at home watching the latest season of Queer Eye.


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By Raphael Chestang 7:00 PM PDT, October 4, 2011
Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film noir classic Pulp Fiction helped revive John Travolta's career. Now, the Golden Globe winner is giving a heartfelt thank you to the director, seen in the special features of the new Blu-ray.
"Quentin said, 'You know, I'm going to go back and repair this guy and put him in a role that he deserves to be in,'" said Travolta, revealing the fight that Quentin put up on Travolta's behalf. "Nobody ever did that for me ... It's more like what your mother or father would do for you."
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An upbeat song of gratitude, for SSA chorus and piano.
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(2017-2018 MMEA All-State SSAA Choir Bret Amundson, conductor.)
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Composer's Notes, 2017
For some time I have wanted to compose a choral Alleluia, so when I received the invitation last year to write for the Minnesota All-State Women's Choir, I originally thought I might to go that route. However, since a secular text was requested, I searched for a word or phrase with a similar sentiment which could serve as the primary text for the work. I chose the Latin "gratus animus" which is usually translated "gratitude", but implies "gratitude for life". The other reason I was drawn to these two words is that, in speaking them, the rhythm easily falls into a mixed meter of twos and threes. I am fond of using alternating duple and triple groupings in my instrumental music, but I haven't explored it much in my choral work. So this commission presented an opportunity to create an uptempo piece with minimal text and more options to mix the meters.
When I met with the singers in rehearsal, I told them of a pinnacle musical experience of mine as a young trombonist about to enter my high school concert band. It was tradition for the incoming students to sit in on a rehearsal in late May of our freshman year with the outgoing band. One of the works they had played that year was the Profanation movement from Leonard Bernstein's Jeremiah Symphony in a wonderful transcription that Dr. Frank Bencriscutto had done for the University of Minnesota Concert Band. Every measure was a different grouping of eighth notes alternating randomly between duple and triple formations. I had already been mesmerized by the unique rhythmic pulse of the work when I heard it for the first time from the audience earlier that year – still one of the most vivid musical memories of my life! So reading the trombone part and seeing how it was notated was really an eye and ear opener for my 14-year-old brain. We played the movement again the following year, so I became very familiar with it (still one of my favorite works of Bernstein), and I think that is the main reason I am fond of using mixed meters.
With Gratus Animus, the rhythmic energy of much of the work exists due to the alternation of twos and threes, as the words of the title are sung repeatedly during the faster sections. As bookends for the structure of the composition, I also added sparse additional text, simple exclamations of just a few of the gifts we are granted as humans and for which we should be grateful: the capacity to love and to feel, the ability to dream, the joy of singing, the potential to heal after hurting, the gift of life itself.
Composers in Minnesota are certainly blessed as each year one of us has the opportunity to write for an All-State vocal ensemble, interacting with the musicians in rehearsal. This experience allows us all to grow musically as we enjoy the collaborative joy of bringing something to life for the first time. I was deeply impressed by the entire concert offered by all three choirs in August, and I am particularly grateful to conductor Bret Amundson, pianist Christine Starr, the teachers and section coaches, and the wonderful young women of the choir for performing Gratus Animus so precisely, joyfully and gratefully!
My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord
Mary's words of praise in chant-like melody over a slow, reverent and ever intensifying chordal accompaniment. Level: Med-Easy. SAB or SA, piano or handbells.
Three American Folk Songs
A medley of folk tunes from early America ranging from playful to plaintive and ending in a lively hoe-down. SSA, string quartet, and piano.
Three About Babies
Piano four-hand arrangements sparkle and poetry charms in this three-movement suite for advanced SATB choir (middle movement for SSAA).
Let All the World in Every Corner Sing At Skinner's Hill


In How the Best Leaders Lead, Brian Tracy reveals the strategies he teaches top executives to achieve astounding results in difficult markets against determined competition. You will learn how to set clear goals and objectives for yourself and others, set priorities and focus on key tasks, solve problems faster and make better decisions, determine the ideal leadership style for any situation, motivate your people, and develop an exciting future vision for your business.
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Ecologist Deborah Gordon studies ants wherever she can find them — in the desert, in the tropics, in her kitchen … In this fascinating talk, she explains her obsession with insects most of us would happily swat away without a second thought. She argues that ant life provides a useful model for learning about many other topics, including disease, technology and the human brain.


A drugs courier from London has been jailed for more than two years after being caught in North Devon with 362 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine.
Mohammed Abedin Raza, 21, told police who arrested him 'Yeah, I've got drugs on me, I'm on a run'.
In his pocket were 190 wraps of cocaine, 172 wraps of heroin and £1,570 in cash.
Exeter Crown Court was told the drugs had a street value of £3,620.
The defendant admitted two counts of possessing with intent to supply Class A drugs and one of possessing criminal property.
He was jailed for two years and two months by the judge.
Prosecutor Mr Ian Hunter said at 12.15pm on December 17 last year police stopped a Ford Fiesta on the A361 in Barnstaple.
Mr Hunter said the defendant was 'clearly involved in the supply of Class A." He said the intention was to sell the drugs in Devon. The money was from the proceeds of sales.
Mr Hans Kehler, mitigating, said Raza was being paid £300 for picking up cash and drugs and taking them back to London.
"He was asked by a friend who told him his driver had let him down and would Raza kindly drive him down to Devon," said Mr Kehler.
He said Raza 'knew there was something fishy' going on but needed the money to care for his mother.
Judge David Evans said Raza, of Poulton Close, London, knew he was getting involved in something to do with drugs and was clearly given some responsibility by the gang he was working for.
"In my judgement there is no difference either way whether you were transporting drugs for sale on the streets of Barnstaple or London. You willingly took on the role of courier. You expected to be paid a significant sum.


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Дженесіо () — місто () в США, в окрузі Райс штату Канзас. Населення — 267 осіб (2010).

Географія
Дженесіо розташоване за координатами  (38.516817, -98.154481).  За даними Бюро перепису населення США в 2010 році місто мало площу 1,51 км², з яких 1,51 км² — суходіл та 0,00 км² — водойми.

Демографія

Згідно з переписом 2010 року, у місті мешкало 267 осіб у 129 домогосподарствах у складі 73 родин. Густота населення становила 177 осіб/км².  Було 169 помешкань (112/км²).

Расовий склад населення:

До двох чи більше рас належало 3,4 %. Частка іспаномовних становила 4,1 % від усіх жителів.

За віковим діапазоном населення розподілялося таким чином: 17,6 % — особи молодші 18 років, 61,1 % — особи у віці 18—64 років, 21,3 % — особи у віці 65 років та старші. Медіана віку мешканця становила 52,8 року. На 100 осіб жіночої статі у місті припадало 134,2 чоловіків;  на 100 жінок у віці від 18 років та старших — 129,2 чоловіків також старших 18 років.

Середній дохід на одне домашнє господарство  становив  долари США (медіана — ), а середній дохід на одну сім'ю —  долари (медіана — ). За межею бідності перебувало 14,5 % осіб, у тому числі 20,0 % дітей у віці до 18 років та 8,5 % осіб у віці 65 років та старших.

Цивільне працевлаштоване населення становило 145 осіб. Основні галузі зайнятості: виробництво — 22,1 %, освіта, охорона здоров'я та соціальна допомога — 15,2 %, роздрібна торгівля — 11,7 %, сільське господарство, лісництво, риболовля — 11,7 %.

Джерела

Міста Канзасу
Населені пункти округу Райс (Канзас)


The Seattle Pipe Club sponsored the Western Regional Slow Smoke Competition on November 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Fife, WA. The Chairman was Matt Guss and the Steward was Rick Willoughby. Pipes were made by Kaywoodie and the competition tobacco was McClelland Anniversary 2010.
Roxi Willoughby (picture below) is the new champ with a time of 58:45. She bested a field of 15 competitors including 4 previous champions. She is the first woman ever to win this competition and the first woman to place in the top five and get on our club trophy. Moreover, Roxi is the first woman to win a UPCA-sanctioned slow smoke contest!


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Orange News: Glasgow is flooded with young people from all over the world. They are protesting against what they feel is a dangerous disconnect between the escalating climate emergency and the limited concrete commitments announced thus far by countries at COP26. Youth leaders are rightfully concerned that if global leaders don't act now, it'll be too late to arrest the destructive social and environmental impacts brought by climate change, ecosystem collapse, and ecological injustice.
Young people are growing up as our climate is breaking down irreversibly. They have a special moral authority at international climate summits because they will be the ones bearing the consequences of high carbon emissions, ecologically destructive activities, and inadequate national commitments. They will also be key decision-makers in governments and boardrooms to navigate an inevitably warmer future. To bring about a carbon-free, liveable, and regenerative future, input from young people is vital. We need to think about a holistic society-wide framework to promote climate education and make a U-turn away from our anti-planetary lifestyle.
As a first step, we need to develop climate literacy through building knowledge and raising awareness. A climate literate person is someone who knows the basics of climate science, understands how humans influence climate systems, can assess scientifically credible information, and in turn communicate this information in a meaningful way. All of this will enable people to make responsible decisions that bring positive impacts to the climate.
Building climate literacy is not just a matter of conferring knowledge. The goal of climate education is for students to find their own answers to the question "how do I act?". It is about inspiring and empowering young people to become owners of their own solutions to tackle climate change rapidly. Civic Exchange's Young Environment Ambassador Programme, for example, grants youth with opportunities to think about how they can promote sustainable lifestyles in Hong Kong. Under the Programme, participants were able to learn from climate experts, participate in climate dialogues, and actively mobilise community actions.
However, at present, climate change is insufficiently addressed in school curriculums. According to UNESCO, climate change is only integrated into a bit more than half of school curriculums. Furthermore, 60% of teachers surveyed were unconfident in climate education and only about 1/3 felt they were able to explain the effects of climate change on their region or locality. The education system needs a revolutionary upgrade to make sure that youths have the competence to construct and embrace a net-zero future. In the late 1950s, at the height of the US-USSR space race, the US Congress passed the National Defence Education Act, which dedicated over a billion USD to improving science education. Climate change is a new challenge that is unlike anything that came before—it is a planetary challenge requiring education to evolve on a much faster and more radical scale.
At COP26, UNESCO called the first-ever joint meeting of Ministers of Education and Ministers of Environment. The meeting signalled to the education sector that it is time to integrate climate change into all school levels, ramp up resource and investment to train teachers, and empower students to be part of the solution. Hong Kong must respond to this call. The Education Bureau and Environmental Bureau must collaborate to consider how Hong Kong can deliver our net-zero commitment through developing climate literacy and increasing youth involvement in climate policy. The government can take reference of Japan's commitment to offer online educational material for students about climate change.
As climate knowledge is complicated and evolves very quickly, Hong Kong's government and universities should play an active and continuous role. The commitments made in the Hong Kong Climate Action Plan 2050 to strengthen support for climate education needs to extend beyond tertiary institutions, but be integrated into primary and secondary school support as well. Firstly, schools should emphasise that climate solutions are not just led by entrepreneurs and scientists. A climate education is an interdisciplinary education which can connect science, economy, society, humanities, and the arts. Secondly, schools should encourage students to engage with climate change in the classroom and collaborate on impactful projects by linking formal teaching, hands-on projects, experiential learning, and extracurricular activities. Holistically integrating climate change into school curriculums can help build understanding, raise awareness, and motivate action among youths. This contributes to the building of a safer, cleaner, and more equitable future for all.
Originally published on Orange News on 29 Nov 2021. Written by Lawrence Iu.
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Arresting Mexico's borderland femicide
Ellena Savage
Some 5000 women have been killed in Juarez since the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1994. These women are not 'essential victims'; we do them a favour if we realise their victimhood lies in their abuse, not as a quality they possess for being female and working-class.
Abbott's immigration paranoia
Kerry Murphy
Abbott's 'red arrows' asulym seeker ad is reminiscent of the 'reds under the beds' hysteria of the '50s and '60s. With an election on the way, the immigration policy reform agenda has been put aside as both Government and Opposition harden their policies.
Refugee backflip misses what matters
The decision to suspend the processing of future asylum seekers from Afghanistan and Sri Lanka does not respect the dignity of asylum seekers. Now that the Government has bent to the populist winds fanned by an opportunistic Opposition, there are grounds for fearing the claims of asylum seekers will be judged in a way that unduly reflects the interests of the Australian Government.
Immigration control versus human rights
Once again the coalition is inflaming passions about what is actually an insignificant number of people arriving in Australian waters and claiming asylum. Unfortunately the Government is getting caught up in this debate because it insists on maintaining the excision and Christmas Island Centre.
The Western origins of Hati's 'curse'
Adele Webb
The story of Haiti, even from the earliest decades of its independence, is one of a downward spiral into debt and underdevelopment. It has been at the short end of the stick, time and time again, in its relationships with richer and powerful countries. Haiti, it turns out, never stood a chance.
Chile's tremble
Concepción, the second largest city in Chile, was worst affected by the weekend's earthquake. I was there little more than a month ago, visiting old comrades and my sister and her family. At the moment of writing I have been unable to contact them.
Messiah Mandela's miracle moment
Catherine Marshall
I clearly remember what I was doing the day Nelson Mandela walked free from prison. The behemoth apartheid state shifted so thoroughly and so smoothly that even the erratic events of the past 20 years have done little to diminish South Africa's reputation as a miracle nation.
Haiti faces the best and worst of Christianity
Beth Doherty
Pat Robertson's comments about Haiti's 'pact with the devil' are unhelpful, when deeply religious Haitians are themselves wondering about God's role in the earthquake. A more welcome image of Christianity is visible in the aid agencies that are assisting in the relief efforts.
Precarious lives: Involuntary displacement of people in Asia Pacific today
Mark Raper
Significant agreement was achieved in Copenhagen on the present and future forcible displacement of people because of climate change and environmental degradation. Can global cooperation for the protection of vulnerable displaced persons be renewed to meet new circumstances?
Empathy for the Haiti I know
Kent Rosenthal
In 2006 while living in Haiti I wrote about the plight of human trafficking victims. But the same issue of justice doesn't enter the picture when talking about an earthquake. What light could I shed on the enormity of suffering and destruction with my slight contribution?
South Africa's black and white minstrels
David Holdcroft
The performers, in white-face make-up and baggy trousers, have two minutes to catch a driver's attention and elicit a few rands. Their skill is as remarkable as the cultural and racial ironies of their performance.
Colombian clues to reconciliation
Leonel Narvaez
Following decades of socio-political conflict in Colombia, we have come to understand that a poor person with anger is twice poor; that forgiveness is a powerful way of transforming ungrateful memories into new languages; that in the face of irrational violence, victims must offer the irrationality of forgiveness.
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