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German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld acknowledges the applause of his models at the end of the show he designed for the French fashion house Chanel, for the 1993-94 Fall-Winter haute couture collection in Paris, July 20, 1993. At left background is German top model Claudia Schiffer. Chanel’s iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, whose accomplished designs as well as trademark white ponytail, high starched collars and dark enigmatic glasses dominated high fashion for the last 50 years, has died. He was around 85 years old.

Chanel: Iconic couturier Karl Lagerfeld has died

February 19, 2019, 9:01am Life

Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s iconic couturier whose designs had an unprecedented impact on the entire fashion industry, died Tuesday in Paris, prompting an outpouring of love and admiration for the man in the trademark white ponytail, high starched collar and dark enigmatic glasses who dominated high fashion for the past 50… Read story

Pruning an apple tree annually helps maintain the best health and fruit production.

Gardening with Allen Wilson: Here’s how to prune apple, other fruit trees

February 19, 2019, 6:07am Clark County Life

I have three apple trees that I planted three years ago. I don’t know how to prune them. Could you give me some guidance on apple tree pruning? When is a good time to prune? Read story

A kitchen showcasing Signature Kitchen Suite appliances. Signature Kitchen Suite is one of several companies working on tech capabilities for the kitchen, like having appliances communicate with each other to create shopping lists, meal recommendations and cooking instruction.

Future kitchens: Industry experts on the next-generation heart of the home

February 19, 2019, 6:03am Life

Today’s home kitchen doesn’t look anything like it did a century ago. But for the most part, it doesn’t look a lot different than 50 years ago. Read story

This Aug. 16, 2015 photo taken near Langley, Wash., shows a Goldfinch perched on a seed-filled sunflower head just a few feet from a window bird feeder. Birds are more likely to come to bird feeders if there is some cover nearby. They’ll be able to dodge back into the safety of the plants if predators show up.

Feed the birds, but be mindful

February 19, 2019, 6:02am Life

Feeding birds in winter is one of the nation’s most popular wildlife-watching activities, yet many ornithologists say it’s often more rewarding for people than for birds. And it might even put wild birds at risk. Read story