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The Scent That Made Me Reconsider All Other Perfumes

A few months ago, when I heard Luca Turin, the biophysicist, writer, and revered perfume reviewer speak at Los Angeles’ The Institute of Art and Olfaction, I knew I couldn’t let him walk away without extracting one scent recommendation. Turin’s picks are like smokin’ hot stock tips in my world, …

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is making me anxious

Nintendo revealed a raft of Animal Crossing: New Horizons details this morning. As part of the publisher’s Direct video event, it showed off what looks like an impressive expansion of the social-life simulator. But for as much New Horizons has going for it, I’m finding myself feeling anxious as its …

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The Annuity Everyone Needs — and Anybody Can Get

Photo by Volodymyr Baleha / Shutterstock.com Finding and purchasing the right annuity — especially one with built-in inflation protection — can be a difficult and expensive chore. But if you are smart and flexible, virtually any American retiree can grab such an annuity on the cheap. By waiting until age …

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