The arduous art of the chocolate taster

First study the colour, then the nose, the structure and taste: as for any good wine, tasting chocolate is both a treat and a serious art, requiring regular practice to fine-tune the senses.And who better to offer a lesson in chocolate tasting than Pierre Herme, the French master pastry chef?"You start by looking at the texture," he explained at a recent tasting organised in Paris by the "Chocolate...

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One Big Reason Not to Rush into Early Retirement

You might want to think twice about retiring early.  That’s because, new research has shown a link between early retirement and premature death. Research by Andreas Kuhn, Jean-Philippe Wuellrich and Josef Zweimüller found that men, in particular, had an increased risk of death before age 67 when they retired early. To prove this, the researchers looked at a group of blue-collar workers from...

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Spring/Summer hair trends: five new looks to try

Slicked backGet the hair gel at the ready because slicked-back styles were all over the Spring/Summer 2012 runways, with everyone from Victoria Beckham to Mugler embracing the mullet-influenced style. Labels including Giambattista Valli, Rebecca Taylor, BCBG Max Azria and Viktor & Rolf also kept tresses smoothed off the forehead for a streamlined and almost futuristic look.Candy colorHair color...

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US late-night host Conan O'Brien shares his workout playlist

This week, famed American late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien shared his favorite music for staying motivated in the gym.While not known for his rock-hard gym body, O'Brien is a fitness fan and music lover, and he released his top 16 playlist of gym-friendly tunes as part of his weekly series for streaming service Rdio's Guest DJ.Here is Conan's playlist or in certain countries, stream it here...

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The Challenges of Launching an Encore Career

Many people dream about launching a second career in a field they have always wanted to try. But the transition into an encore career can be a long and costly process.Most people earn a significantly lower amount of money (43 percent) or no money at all (24 percent) during the transition from one job to the next, according to a recent MetLife Foundation and Civic Ventures survey conducted by Penn...

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The Importance of Being Self-Reliant in Retirement

Most baby boomers are at various stages of preparing for retirement, depending on whether they were born at the beginning or end of their generation. The smart ones realize that effective planning starts well before retirement age. Important calculations need to be made to determine what it will take to survive financially throughout the retirement years. Post-work lifestyles and passions also need...

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WhoHasTheRemote.com Suggests Practical New Year's Resolutions

WhoHasTheRemote.com discusses various ideas that families can employ to get better usage of items around the house. From parties with colleagues to quality time with relatives, the site encourages people to be creative with food and entertainment during the holidays.San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 21, 2012WhoHasTheRemote.com encourages readers to embrace the festivities and family games that mark...

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hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diets & Weight Loss Plans Develops Industry Leading Weight Loss App for Apple Platform

Weight loss apps for mobile devices are the newest technological advancement in dieting. Diet Doc developed an industry leading mobile app to guide clients during their weight transformation.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 21, 2012The dieting industry has begun to more intricately incorporate technology into their operating procedures, realizing the potential of mobile apps for weight loss centered...

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Acti-Kare Plano Provides Key Tips for Celebrating the Holidays for Families Living With Alzheimer's

Acti-Kare Plano in Frisco, Texas gives key tips for how to make the holidays enjoyable despite the inherent challenges of having a family member with Alzheimer's or other dementias. The in-home care company recommends that families adjust expectations, plan ahead and utilize Acti-Kare's quality senior care services when help is needed.Frisco, TX (PRWEB) December 21, 2012Acti-Kare Plano, a leading...

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United Benefit Advisors Offers Simplified Summaries of New Health Care Reform Proposed Rules

What Employers Need to Know About the PPACA Proposed RulesIndianapolis, IN (PRWEB) December 21, 2012To help employers quickly understand their obligations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), United Benefit Advisors (UBA) has issued a summary of the most crucial components of the proposed rules recently released by the Department of Health and Human Services. PPACA is confusing...

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Judge orders fumigation after bed bug found in Newfoundland court building

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The provincial court in St. John's is dealing with a bedbug problem.A single bedbug was first detected near the holding cells at the court building in the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador in the fall.A dog trained to detect bedbugs was then brought in for a thorough search and more of the creatures were found.In a news release, Chief Judge Mark Pike says officials have...

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Obama takes his case to people for "fiscal cliff" deal

REDFORD, Michigan (Reuters) - Making no visible headway in direct talks with Republicans, President Barack Obama took to the road on Monday to apply pressure on his political opponents to agree to a "fiscal cliff" deal that would raise taxes on the richest Americans.Wearing shirtsleeves with no suit coat and speaking in front of an array of auto workers, Obama plunged into his new campaign a month...

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Who's living past 100 in the U.S.? Mostly white women

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Women have long been known to live longer than men, but when it comes to hitting the century mark the difference is stark: just 2 out of 10 Americans who live to 100 or longer are male.Of the 53,364 Americans age 100 and older, more than 80 percent are women, a U.S. Census Bureau report released on Monday showed.The agency's findings, based on data collected from its 2010 census,...

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Cold, mold loom as hazards in Sandy disaster zones

NEW YORK (AP) — A month after Sandy's floodwaters swept up his block, punched a hole in his foundation and drowned his furnace, John Frawley still has no electricity or heat in his dilapidated home on the Rockaway seashore.The 57-year-old, who also lost his car and all his winter clothes in the flood, now spends his nights shivering in a pair of donated snow pants, worrying whether the cold might...

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