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Quadriplegic Woman Feeds Herself With Robotic Arm

Tom Blunt — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:00:53 +0000

This incredible video shows a woman’s journey from almost total immobility to being able to pick up and move objects, thanks to surgical brain implants connected to a robotic arm named ‘Hector.’ The goal that Jan Scheuerman set for herself before her surgery? To be able to feed herself a piece a chocolate. You may [...]

Thieves Make Off With 18 Tons of Chocolate

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:00:49 +0000

Call it the great chocolate caper… A tractor trailer from Slovakia rolled up to a chocolate factory in Bludenz, Austria and picked up eighteen tons of chocolate that were to be delivered to the Czech Republic. When the order never arrived the factory contacted the authorities, who were able to determine that the license and papers [...]

Is Chocolate Really a Health Food?

Ruth Waxman — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:36:34 +0000

For years now, chocolate-lovers around the globe have been attempting to justify their addiction with the dubious claim that chocolate is actually healthy. Well, it’s time to eat your hearts out because the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has backed Barry Callebaut’s claim that cocoa flavanols, found in dark chocolate, are indeed good for blood circulation!

Do We Go Over-board on Easter Gifts?

Jackie — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:20:20 +0000

Don't get me wrong I think Easter is an important Holiday, and everyone in our community seems to be very involved in Easter activities. But I think we go over board with gifts on Holidays like Valentines Day and Easter. My kids were truly a little disappointing this Valentines Day because all they received was chocolate when all of their friends received some sort of video game or toy.

Scientists Have Proven That Eating Chocolate Makes You Skinny. Seriously

Jackie — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:46:54 +0000

This has to fall under the “life changing studies” category. A new study from USA Today has found that eating chocolate makes you SKINNY. People who ate a moderate portion of chocolate five times a week had a lower Body Mass Index than people who had chocolate less frequently. The scientists say eating chocolate has [...]

Death by Chocolate – Tonight at Canyon Crest

Brad Weiser — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:25:38 +0000

Rotary Clubs Annual Death By Chocolate Event is tonight from 6-9pm at Canyon Crest. Advance tickets are avialable at Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce for $15 or you can get them at the door for $20 Sample chocolate treats made by local chefs and vote on the best in each category, including best chocolate cake, brownie, [...]