{"id":157,"date":"2026-05-06T19:24:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/hpu-hero-tim-applegate-1924-prime-fine-dining\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:13:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:13:54","slug":"hpu-hero-tim-applegate-1924-prime-fine-dining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/hpu-hero-tim-applegate-1924-prime-fine-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"HPU Hero: Tim Applegate"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"hpu-video-article\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-layout\">\n<aside class=\"hpu-video-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-sidebar-inner\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-cta-container\">\n<div id=\"hpu-video-cta\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section id=\"hpu-video-transcript\" class=\"hpu-video-transcript\" aria-label=\"Video Transcript\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-header\">\n                        <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-title\">Chapters &amp; Transcript<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<div id=\"hpu-video-transcript-content\" class=\"hpu-video-transcript-content\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Transcript chapters\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter expanded\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">1<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">How does High Point University foster student mentorship?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bULbZFk6XFE&amp;t=0\">0:00<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Hey Luke, are you ready? Let&#039;s do it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">My HPU hero is Tim Applegate. He is the general manager of 1924 Prime, which is our fine dining learning lab.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">2<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">What is the purpose of 1924 Prime at HPU?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bULbZFk6XFE&amp;t=13\">0:13<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">The purpose of 1924 Prime is to give us confidence when in a business setting while having dinner. Tim is the one who teaches us that etiquette and how to have a professional presence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I started going to Prime with my five best friends every single week. Um, I slowly realized Tim was more than just kind of the person letting us in the door and seating us. He was always there with a friendly smile and a conversation. Ever since then, seeing Tim every week really just built our connection.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">3<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">How does HPU prepare students for dinner interviews?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bULbZFk6XFE&amp;t=36\">0:36<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I would say Tim honestly has had a big part in shaping me in who I am today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">One day when I have my first professional interview over a dinner setting, I&#039;ll never forget what Tim has told me. I&#039;ll never forget the conversations we&#039;ve had.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">If I could tell Tim one thing, it would just be thank you. Thank you for being someone I know I will see and have a good conversation with as soon as I walk in that door. Thank you for being the one I know who will hold me accountable if I&#039;m doing something wrong. And thank you for being you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">4<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">How are HPU mentors recognized by students?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bULbZFk6XFE&amp;t=60\">1:00<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">All that being said, Luke, why is Tim here? Tim, you are here because you are my HPU hero. So thank you very much. I want to give you this plaque.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Oh, thank you. Of course, thank you so much. Absolutely, this means a whole lot to me. I&#039;m glad. Thank you very, very much.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">You&#039;re welcome. Very kind. Enjoy. I love what I do. I love the people and the experiences.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">5<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">Why are strong first impressions important?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bULbZFk6XFE&amp;t=87\">1:27<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">This is a group that, um, first of all, really impressed me because they were so, um, they were very kind. They were very respectful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">The power of the first impression is huge. Every time they came in, um, uh, without exception, they would be ordinary, nice. They would be polite, to be on time, uh, they talked with respect.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">6<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">How do you build a strong professional rapport?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bULbZFk6XFE&amp;t=98\">1:38<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">And you just develop that rapport. 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\r\n}\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Video player \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-section { margin-bottom: 24px; }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\r\n    background: #000;\r\n    border-radius: var(--r);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Flatten WordPress oEmbed wrappers (figure, div, etc.) *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe > *,\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe .wp-block-embed,\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe .wp-block-embed__wrapper {\r\n    position: absolute !important;\r\n    inset: 0 !important;\r\n    width:  100% !important;\r\n    height: 100% !important;\r\n    margin:  0 !important;\r\n    padding: 0 !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe iframe {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    width:  100%;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    border: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Tabbed Container \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-body {\r\n    background: var(--gray);\r\n    border-radius: var(--r);\r\n    padding: 20px 24px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tabs {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-btn {\r\n    background: none;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    padding: 10px 4px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    margin-bottom: -2px; \/* overlay the border *\/\r\n    transition: color 0.2s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-btn:hover {\r\n    color: #000;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-btn.active:not(:only-child) {\r\n    color: var(--purple);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-btn.active:not(:only-child)::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    bottom: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 2px;\r\n    background: var(--purple);\r\n    border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-content {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-content.active {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes fadeIn {\r\n    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }\r\n    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-summary p {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tags {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    gap: 6px;\r\n    margin-top: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tag {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    color: var(--purple);\r\n    background: var(--purple-tint);\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(51, 0, 114, .18);\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n    padding: 3px 10px;\r\n    white-space: nowrap;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 CTA \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-btn-purple-outline {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    border: 2px solid var(--purple);\r\n    color: var(--purple);\r\n    background: transparent;\r\n    padding: 10px 24px;\r\n    border-radius: 5px;\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    font-family: Bitter, sans-serif;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    transition: all 0.2s ease;\r\n  }\r\n  \r\n  .hpu-btn-purple-outline:hover {\r\n    background: var(--purple);\r\n    color: #fff !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-cta-container {\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    padding: 24px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n    border-radius: var(--r);\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #hpu-video-cta { margin-top: 0; }\r\n  \r\n  #hpu-video-cta h2 {\r\n    margin-top: 0;\r\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #hpu-video-cta p {\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Transcript container \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript {\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n    border-radius: var(--r);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Transcript header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-header {\r\n    padding: 16px 20px;\r\n    background: transparent;\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-title {\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    color: #333;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-content {\r\n    background: transparent;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 FAQ Accordion Chapters \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter {\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter:last-child { \r\n    border-bottom: none; \r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header {\r\n    padding: 16px 20px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    transition: background-color 0.2s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header:hover {\r\n    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Accordion chevron *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: 20px;\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); \/* Point straight down *\/\r\n    width: 10px;\r\n    height: 10px;\r\n    border-right: 2px solid var(--muted);\r\n    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--muted);\r\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n    transform-origin: 65% 65%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter.expanded .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header::after {\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-135deg); \/* Point straight up *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    padding-right: 24px; \/* avoid chevron *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    color: #333;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* h2 preserved for heading hierarchy and AEO *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-speaker {\r\n    font-size: 16px !important;\r\n    font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n    font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n    color: #333 !important;\r\n    margin: 0 !important;\r\n    line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-text-container {\r\n    height: 0;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    transition: height 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-text-inner {\r\n    padding: 0 20px 20px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time {\r\n    margin-top: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time a {\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 400;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    background: var(--purple-tint);\r\n    padding: 3px 8px;\r\n    border-radius: var(--r-sm);\r\n    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-text-inner:hover .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time a {\r\n    background: var(--purple);\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-text {\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Related Videos \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-related-videos {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos::before,\r\n  .hpu-related-videos::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    bottom: 0;\r\n    width: 16px;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos::before {\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gray), transparent);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos::after {\r\n    right: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--gray), transparent);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos.has-scroll-left::before  { opacity: 1; }\r\n  .hpu-related-videos.has-scroll-right::after  { opacity: 1; }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n    width: 48px;\r\n    height: 48px;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-prev { left: 8px; }\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-next { right: 8px; }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos.has-scroll-left  .hpu-rv-nav-prev,\r\n  .hpu-related-videos.has-scroll-right .hpu-rv-nav-next {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n    pointer-events: auto;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-chevron {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 12px;\r\n    height: 12px;\r\n    border-right: 2.5px solid var(--muted);\r\n    border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--muted);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-prev .hpu-rv-nav-chevron { transform: rotate(135deg);  margin-left: 3px; }\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-next .hpu-rv-nav-chevron { transform: rotate(-45deg);  margin-right: 3px; }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos-none {\r\n    display: none;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    margin: 8px 0 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes hpu-rv-shimmer {\r\n    0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }\r\n    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-skel {\r\n    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 132px) \/ 4);\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    gap: 8px;\r\n    flex-shrink: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-skel-thumb {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\r\n    border-radius: var(--r-sm);\r\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8e8e8 25%, #f4f4f4 50%, #e8e8e8 75%);\r\n    background-size: 200% 100%;\r\n    animation: hpu-rv-shimmer 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-skel-line {\r\n    height: 12px;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8e8e8 25%, #f4f4f4 50%, #e8e8e8 75%);\r\n    background-size: 200% 100%;\r\n    animation: hpu-rv-shimmer 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-skel-line-short {\r\n    width: 60%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos-slider {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    overflow-x: auto;\r\n    min-height: 130px;\r\n    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;\r\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\r\n    padding-bottom: 6px;\r\n    scroll-padding-left: 48px;\r\n    scrollbar-width: thin;\r\n    scrollbar-color: transparent transparent;\r\n    transition: scrollbar-color 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos-slider:hover {\r\n    scrollbar-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) transparent;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; 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