Pairings That Go Beyond The Grape: Beer And Cheese Please

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Carla •  Comments (8)  • 

As small, local artisan creameries across the country continue to gain popularity, many cheese lovers are looking to these small shops for the hottest new trends in culinary delights not to mention the least expected . That s what makes cheese and beer pairings such a novel and fun concept. A flight of cheese served with a flight of lagers or ales can be infinitely more interesting than the typical cheese and wine flight, said Nathaniel Davis, brewmaster, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. The subtle nuances of a beer and its refreshing or sultry finish can play off a range of cheeses, resulting in a delicious, unique taste. A few simple rules when pairing beer and cheese compiled by cheese artisans throughout the country include: Contrast: It s all about the texture 8226; Light beers contrast the richness of soft, bloomy-rind cheeses such as a triple-cream Brie by cutting through and lifting the cream off the tongue. 8226; The lift comes from beer s natural carbonation and delicate, balanced hopping. 8226; Best paired with...

I Longed To Get Rid Of My Man Boobs... Then It Happened

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Bobbie •  Comments (4)  • 

I had lived with man boobs for the first 32 years of my life... I only wish someone would have shared with me what I am going to reveal to you in the next few minutes. It would have saved me years of humiliation and years of feeling like I was the only one on the planet who had this problem. Feel like your alone. There are some studies that show 1 out of every 3 men... I know you wouldn t believe it because all you see is the guys with the flat chest... But do you think that the guys with man boobs are walking around showing them off. All my life I have had fat in my chest area. I didn t need a bra or anything but they were definitely noticeable in my shirts. When I was growing up, I was a little overweight so that s what I chalked it up to... One day I ll lose weight and they ll go away , I said. I ll never forget all the times I sat on the sideline of life and missed out because I wouldn t take off my shirt... Pool parties that I avoided like the plague. Spend-the-night parties I made darn sure I was too busy...

What Patients Need To Know About Today S Ct Scans

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Teresa •  Comments (6)  • 

Did you know that computerized tomography CT scans, also known as CAT scans, are the most sophisticated, life-saving, medical imaging techniques available today for detecting abnormalities and diseases in the brain, heart, lungs and other body parts. Chances are that eventually either you or someone you know will be scanned with a CT because of its superior diagnostic capabilities. Both physicians and patients now prefer CT scanning because it is painless, non-invasive and extremely accurate. In fact, a diagnosis made with the assistance of CT can eliminate the need for invasive surgery and biopsies. Since its development, CT technology has improved as rapidly as today s personal computers. In the 1980s, it took more than two minutes to scan a patient s entire body. Today, it only takes 15 seconds. This faster scan speed reduces exam time and is beneficial to patients who have difficulty holding their breath for long periods of time, such as trauma victims and the elderly. CT uses X-ray to generate...

How To Manage Your Password Smartly

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Claude •  Comments (17)  • 

Typically you don t wanna have more than two or three passwords memorized inside your head. But most of the time that s not a choice. Some sites force you to have alphanumeric passwords, while your banks and credit card access force you to have only numeric passwords. When it comes time for you to change your password, life start to get really complicated. Sometimes it s the computer system force you to have a new password, sometimes you get phished, sometimes a girlfriend who know your password just broke up with you. If you are like any friend I know, changing password means having a new kid. Pretty soon you re gonna forget which kid is where, which password is for which login. That s why password manager is so important to me. There are plenty of great password manager out there. I personally have been using Oubliette for some time though it s been discontinued . But I know not a lot of people are that diligent with one. The truth is most people are not that security-conscious. But the way the web has...