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Recent Examples of blacklandUnder the massive transmission lines near White Rock Lake’s southern edge — where Oncor clear-cut a lush 3-acre stretch of the Old Fish Hatchery nature area — historic blackland prairie blossoms are taking hold.—Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022 Hope was part of a blackland prairie known as the Prairie De Roan.—Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2021
Key Ingredients: Turmeric, citrine gemstones, paprika, zeolite, kaolin clay
Best for: Dull skin, mature skin
Size: 2 oz.
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Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
19 Aug. 2025
Oil-absorbing kaolin clay keeps shine at bay with zero sparkle, while squalane delivers deep hydration, making this blush a great pick even for drier skin.
The menu for weekend brunch features French toast, chicken and waffles and bottomless mimosas, plus southern favorites such as jambalaya, gumbo and po’boys, along with drinks like Tito’s cherry limeade, beers on tap and cocktails.
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David J. Bohnet,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
In the kitchen, okra with its viscous texture has been helpful thickening soups like gumbo.
Aluminum foil and air-dry clay are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to mold, helping create a substantial silhouette without adding heaviness.
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Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
The dramedy's namesake character doesn't fit the typical fashion mold but becomes the assistant to the editor-in-chief (Eric Mabius) at the esteemed Mode magazine.
Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
What Mill does is preserve food as a resource, keeping nutrients intact so they can be used to feed soil or farms.
Coming in at second place is the Seychelles Islands, which is also the most peaceful beachside retreat with its white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and incredibly low noise and light pollution.
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Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Greenwood State Beach unfolds below the bluff, a crescent of sand often empty but for driftwood piles and the occasional bonfire ring.
Even from a young age, Ann seeks transcendence, and Fastvold conveys both the dark crowded muck of poverty and the young girl’s airy dreams of light and love.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Over the last 15 years, more than two-thirds of the waterway has been slowly brought back to life through concerted efforts to remove or cap toxic muck.
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