Forget Anna Wintour. Stacy London may be the most feared woman in fashion.

London has become famous for the sharp critiques she gives makeover subjects on The Learning Channel's "What Not to Wear." She doesn't bat an eye when a person's entire wardrobe is tossed into The Learning Channel show's famous trash can and defies anyone who will tell her that 4-inch heels are uncomfortable.

London also has some fashion advice for those who are planning to see her presentation at the upcoming Women's Expo in Denver. "You're on notice," she said in a phone interview. "Don't wear white aerobic sneakers."

London, who was an assistant at Vogue and the senior fashion editor at Mademoiselle, says the pursuit of personal style is more than chasing trends. "There is something delightfully superficial yet surprisingly emotionally rewarding about looking good," she says.

New hands at work

Nancy Raska plans to use a "hands on" approach to operating Design Masters Salon and Day Spa.

Raska, who has been leasing space at the local spa for her massage therapy business, recently purchased Design Masters from Joyce Smith, who has owned and operated the facility at 407 First Ave. E., Spencer for the past 24 years.

"I've honestly felt for some time that God was wanting me to do something else," Smith explained. "Nancy was telling me what her dreams and ideas were. I thought this was the time for us to talk seriously."

"I'm a massage therapist, so I wanted to get more into the spa part," Raska said, suggesting she would like to see an expansion of services in town to match the growing spa industry.

Raska has been working in the Design Masters facility for the past two years, offering her stone massage skills.

Scientists Identify Novel Way to Prevent Cardiac Fibrosis

In a study that points to a new strategy for preventing or possibly reversing fibrosis – the scarring that can lead to organ and tissue damage – researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have determined that a molecule called Epac (Exchange protein activated by cAMP1), plays a key role in integrating the body's pro- and anti-fibrotic response. .

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Hawaii has one of the most pleasant natural environments in the world. One would think that Hawaiians never have trouble with their skin. It is surprising then, to find out that they have a deep knowledge of skin care that goes back for centuries. Natural Elements has tapped into that well of experience to establish a line of skin care products made of real Hawaiian ingredients.

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Police: "Worst Case of Neglect We've Ever Seen"

Prosperity authorities are investigating the death of an adult care facility resident of Southside Residential Care.

William Sealy, 59, died after being rushed to Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Allen Gallman finds the news of abuse at the Prosperity care center hard to believe. He and several others join residents at the facility every month for church services.

"It seems unreal because we see these people on a monthly basis. I don't see anything in there like that," says Gallman.

But authorities say Sealy suffered from one of the worst cases of neglect they've ever seen.

"This is one of the toughest cases I've been involved in. Definitely the most heartbreaking," says Prosperity Police Chief Craig Nelson. "It was apparent that he had been neglected."

A staff member at Southside transported Sealy to Newberry County Memorial Hospital suffering from malnourishment, dehydration, sores, bed bugs and black and swollen toes.