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Are selfies fueling a plastic surgery boom?

Dental hygienist Jennifer Reynolds was always self-conscious about her looks, never took selfies and felt uncomfortable being tagged in photographs posted on social media. She had plastic surgery on her nose and now feels ready for prime time on social media.

Homes sparkle as holiday season begins

For some valley families, decorating their home for the holidays is a highly anticipated tradition. In addition to lighted displays outdoors, some have treasured ornaments hanging on trees inside as well. And usually there is a story behind each display.

New library director ready to make a difference

If your image of a library director is of a dour, constantly shushing party poop, Ron Heezen is sure to disappoint. He’s a friendly guy with a self-effacing manner and a wry sense of humor.

30-second smartphone charger in the works for 2016

An Israeli company says it has developed technology that can charge a mobile phone in a few seconds and an electric car in minutes, advances that could transform two of the world’s most dynamic consumer industries.

 
Google spoon could steady tremors

Google is throwing its money, brain power and technology at the humble spoon. But these spoons (don’t call them spoogles) are a bit more than your basic utensil: Using hundreds of algorithms, they allow people with essential tremors and Parkinson’s disease to eat without spilling.

Pele’s health improving, remains in intensive care

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé’s health continued to improve on Saturday although he remained in an intensive care unit to allow doctors to monitor a urinary tract infection, his hospital said.

Special events target blood donors during holiday season

Blood drives started in the past two years are helping to address a need during the season of giving when people are stretched in so many directions they might think they don’t have time to donate blood.

TILE  STYLE

Tile has a rich and varied history in decor, from Roman floor mosaics to majolica to Delft ceramics to Mexican terra cotta.

Five trends in area rugs create new feel in room

For an easy room refresh, simply add a new area rug. Unlike the complicated task of a full-room rug installation, all it takes to create a new feel for a room is to unroll an area rug of any size, set it in place and call it a day.

Home Briefs

Letters still being accepted for Walker Furniture’s annual Home for the Holidays