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Sheet masks are everywhere – but are the face masks worth the hype?   With cold weather and holiday-party make-up wreaking havoc on complexions, revellers might find themselves reaching for sheet masks to soothe their skin and provide a bit of relaxation. The  face-shaped, serum-soaked sheets – which typically come one to a pouch and promise hydration, exfoliation or detoxification, among other benefits – have exploded in popularity, linked to a rising interest in Korean beauty products and appearances on Instagram.   “A sheet mask has become an important element of the self-care ritual,” says Larissa Jensen, a beauty industry analyst at...

K-pop: More than a social media trend With its perfectly stylized bands, South Korean pop is conquering the world. Though its largely an internet phenomenon, German fans are also finding real-life hobbies related to their passion.   I struggle for balance as I try to swing my hips and squat all while lifting my left leg and drawing circles in the air with my right hand. The fact that I didn't  take synchronized dance classes in my youth doesn't make things easier. The 12 teenagers dancing next to me seem amused by my clumsy efforts. I also happen to be...

What are you doing New Year's Eve? The decade comes to a close Tuesday night. All across the world, people will ring in the new year with grand celebrations. The Walla Walla Valley will be no different. If you find yourselves in that post-Christmas mental fog — perhaps from a bit too much egg nog — and you’re having trouble deciding what to do with all those leftovers and your new Peloton bike, let alone make plans for New Year’s Eve, then let us help you out. Here are a smattering of some of the exciting events being thrown in...