'La Gordiloca' teases opening of her new barbershop on Facebook

As it stated in Earlier this month, Villarreal said she shaved her head in memory of her late niece Kataleya and other children who have passed away from cancer. Kataleya would have turned 5 on Oct. 22. Earlier this month, Villarreal said she shaved her head in memory of her late niece Kataleya and other children who have passed away from cancer. Kataleya would have turned 5 on Oct. 22. Photo: Courtesy Priscilla Villarreal

James Patterson on his new Facebook Messenger digital book: 'You've never seen anything like it'

1 New York Times bestsellers, says "you've never seen anything like" the new book he has released for free via Facebook Messenger. "I think they need content, so here we are." With the digital release of "The Chef" on Tuesday, Patterson takes a stab at modernizing storytelling by adapting to a text- or instant-message format on Facebook Messenger. Patterson hopes the new digital storytelling format will counter a retail industry that is "in flux because so much is done online." "Twenty years from now, who knows, maybe it will all be done online, but for the moment, in this country, we need literature and that can't be done online right now," Patterson said.

Facebook is reportedly planning a big new facility right in Microsoft's back yard

As it stated in Redmond, Washington, has been the home of Microsoft for decades, but the maker of Word may soon have company. Facebook is planning a 650,000 square-foot office project in Redmond, Washington, according to a report Tuesday. Despite its scandals with security breach, the handling of user data and the spread of misinformation, Facebook has continued to expand its footprint and grow its headcount. It now employs more than 30,000 people, up from about 20,700 last June, according to financial filings. Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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