From finding the perfect dress to nailing the seating chart, these five Bay Area startups are making sure every local bride can breathe a little easier. 

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Schuyler Bailey is hungry. Here are her cravings this week.

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Oh how we love our gadgets, tablets, laptops, smartphones/watches, and ear buds. Social media addiction has even become a thing. But no matter how newfangled we all become, the best way to connect with with another human still requires unplugging and a bit of old-fashioned consensual eye contact. Here are six fun ways for well-wired locals to turn off and tune in during the workday.

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Anyone can pop into a Philz or Samovar for a great cup of tea or joe. But for real connoisseurs, coffee's about more than just taste—there's passion in the process, too. For the downright obsessed, making it at home is the only way to go. Try out one of these new gadgets to perfect your morning brew. 

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Already thinking about your summer plans? Icelandic discount airline WOW Air just announced Tuesday that it will begin flights from SFO and LAX to Iceland for just $99 a way! Iceland, here you come! 

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Why wait 'til spring? Take this time to spruce up your closet and home. 

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Gadget geeks and tech connoisseurs alike flocked to Las Vegas last week for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the largest annual consumer tech trade show in the world. Featuring 3,600 exhibitors showcasing their latest products, the event never ceases to impress with both innovative and outlandish creations.

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Raised by an immigrant single mother in the sweatshops of New York City, Villy Wang faced almost insurmountable obstacles to her dream of founding a new kind of nonprofit. 

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Few spirits are as divisive as absinthe—the infamous green fairy conjures both sneers from skeptics and delight from devotees. The aromatic, herb-based elixir, which dates back to 18th century Europe, has made a resurgence in the Bay Area in recent years. But, many folks are still too nervous to try the somewhat esoteric drink. Fear not. Here are six local spots that will walk you through it.

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The Bay Area is a longtime literary mecca, with famous wordsmiths, from Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Diane di Prima to Amy Tan and Michael Chabon, calling this swath of the West Coast home. Perhaps there's something in the water, or maybe it’s our unique cultural climate. Whatever the case, the Bay Area brims with must-read talents. Here are our picks for the local authors to watch this year. 

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