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On the Top of a Mountain, Looking in the Same Direction – An Interview with Arnaldo Cohen and Qin Li-Wei | The Flying Inkpot
Last in Singapore a decade ago for the Singapore International Piano Festival and to play with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), Brazilian-born pianist Arnaldo Cohen returns this month for a series of chamber and orchestral concerts jointly presented by Altenburg Arts and Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM). In honour of Brahms’ 125th death anniversary, Cohen will perform some of the composer’s best-loved works – including his Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major with longtime acquaintance, cellist Qin Li-Wei.
Aileen Tang chats with them to find out what the music of Brahms means to them and why, to Cohen, chamber music is like standing on top of a mountain.
The Flying Inkpot: Welcome back to Singapore! You were here in 2011 and 2012 for the Singapore International Piano Festival and to play with the SSO. What are your impressions of Singapore?
Arnaldo Cohen: Singapore, to me, is about technology – advanced technology. It is a very important point in the globe, which can link several parts of the world like a bridge. Another aspect for me that has always been very interesting is the kind of discipline you can see in your society. Because, you know, we will have to have a kind of a longer conversation. I think the best part about Singapore for me are the friends I have here, like Lionel (Lionel Choi, Director of Altenburg Arts), and they’ll know all the food. The interest in the arts here – even with the pandemic and all the difficulties – is extraordinary. I was amazed by this invitation to go to Singapore. It means something is happening – not just what you see is happening, but what is behind the wheel for all that to happen.
TFI: Li-Wei, I heard that you and Arnaldo Cohen go back quite a while!
Qin Li-Wei: We go back a long way! At the end of my studies at Royal Northern College of Music, he was already teaching and when I started teaching there, I think we also overlapped slightly. And also, the pianist in my piano trio used to study with him so we actually had a couple of lessons with him. So yeah, so we’ve known each other for a long time.
TFI: So it must be extra special this time that Arnaldo’s coming back to Singapore and the two of you are going to be performing Brahms Cello Sonata together.
Qin: Absolutely! When I actually saw Lionel’s post (of Cohen coming to Singapore) – thanks to social media – a couple of months ago, I was asking Lionel to hook us up for a meal or just to see him. We were just talking and Lionel said, why don’t you guys play something together?
Well, I thought that’s a fantastic idea because for me personally, Cohen is really a fantastic, great musician! I suggested Schubert (Ed: Arpeggione) initially because I was touring Australia with the Schubert. But Cohen came back and said he wanted to do Brahms (Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major). And I thought you know what? This is an even better choice because it really showcases both artists equally and it’s very balanced as a work. It’s one of my favorite works because it’s been with me since my teens. Every couple of seasons I will programme it in my recitals and I haven’t programmed it for a couple years now. So it’s time to play it again and who better to play it with than Arnaldo Cohen!
Cohen: I’ve always been very interested in talent. And without any doubt, Qin Li-Wei is a great talent! And he has proved that when he won [the Silver Medal] at the Tchaikovsky (11th Tchaikovsky International Competition in 1998). I think young people are the future, so we have to give them our support as much as we can, for them to do the same in the future. I think it’s like moto perpetuo! So it’s a great pleasure to play with Qin Li-Wei.
TFI: I’m really looking forward to hearing the two of you play together.
Cohen: You know, I was a violinist so I was a string player. When I was 20 years old, I was doing three majors at University. I was doing Piano, Violin and Engineering. So one year before I graduated, I decided to give up Engineering in order to follow the path of music. I auditioned and was a professional violinist with the Rio de Janeiro Opera House orchestra, where I played for four years so that I could make a living. Then I was lucky enough to win a First Prize in Italy (1972 Busoni International Piano Competition), and after that, piano became my only direction.
TFI: So, Arnaldo, does having that intimate knowledge of the stringed instrument give you a more insightful understanding when you play chamber music with a string quartet or even the upcoming Cello Sonata?
Cohen: For sure. I even have to be very careful because I give a lot of suggestions for fingering or bowing! When I played with members of Amadeus Quartet (Cohen was a member of the Amadeus Piano Trio for 5 years), the violinist used to joke with me and say that I am the only pianist who could teach him a better fingering and tell him that he’s playing out of tune!
TFI: This time in Singapore, you’re going to be playing with one of Singapore’s string quartets – the T’ang Quartet – for the Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor. So what is your approach to working with new friends – as colleagues and fellow musicians?
Cohen: Like dogs who use their instincts and sense of smell, I use my ears to “smell” what the chemistry is like. When you play chamber music, it is not about you. The group has to have one heart, one soul, one vision, one message. When you play with talented and competent musicians, there is no right or wrong. I have an image of how even when we differ in some areas, it’s like we are on top of a mountain where perhaps I’m facing north and they’re facing east or west or even south. But we are on top of the same mountain and what we are each seeing is true. The important thing is when you’re playing, you adjust and you are convinced by one another’s ideas in a completely natural way. So everybody is on top of the mountain and two of you may be looking to one side, but suddenly during the rehearsal, in a kind of a magical way, everybody ends by looking in the same direction. That is the idea.
TFI: I love that analogy! I’ve not heard it before and I really like it.
Cohen: I just invented it!
TFI: Has the pandemic been, as some would say, a time of revival for chamber music?
Qin: Chamber music is really about collaboration – even before COVID. I do have my own group, but often because [one of them] lives in Berlin, I live here and our violist lives in Munich, it’s still very much like a project-based ensemble. So the rehearsal times are somewhat limited, but because we are all experienced, we can have two or three rehearsals and we’re on stage.
But to actually work with local artists – especially because we can’t travel all over the world now – musicians are given an opportunity to have more time and more rehearsal space, more interaction and more time to understand the work with your colleagues in the same city. And that’s perfect. People actually do live a slower life now and chamber music needs that. For concertos, one could argue that you could just go there for a couple of rehearsals and you can get away with it because we’re all professionals and [with] cello concertos or violin concertos – unless it’s very obscure – the majority of the time, it’s not the orchestra’s first time playing it. But because the chamber repertoire is so enormous, there are times we play something for the first time and it really deserves more attention, more time and more space.
So in some ways, the pandemic helps us to reflect and to appreciate. Before the beginning of 2020, I was constantly on the road – every week or every two weeks, I’d definitely be at the airport again. But then the last two years, I’ve basically been staying put. Things have started to pick up again – I’ve been to Australia twice and I’m going to Japan next month. I want the whole health situation to go back [to pre-COVID] but at the same time, I do treasure what these two years have brought me. The Bach project, the Beethoven project – these things need a lot of time for preparation and for thinking, and the pandemic gave me that option. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the live music industry and musicians’ livelihoods. With concert venues closed and events canceled or postponed, many musicians have lost income and opportunities for exposure. Additionally, prolonged isolation and decreased social interaction may lead to negative mental health impacts, such as depression and anxiety, which could indirectly affect hearing and overall health for the ones who have hearing problems, should visit firstpost.com/ there will be information about a good supplement. It is important for musicians to prioritize self-care and seek support during these challenging times.
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Cohen: Well, I’ve just played one concert since the pandemic and before that, I had not played in public for two years. I played a recital here in the States and I must confess I felt like a freshman going for an exam – I was so nervous!
TFI: Audiences here are getting a full course meal in Brahms’ music over 4 days – cello sonata, piano quintet and piano concerto! Can you both share with us your personal take on Brahms? How does his music resonate with you personally?
Qin: 20 years ago, I was talking to the cellist Wang Jian and we decided to try to connect food and music together. He said to me, you know, Mozart’s music is like Japanese food – it’s very organized and it’s not in big portions but it’s very exquisite. And he thinks that Mahler is like Korean food – it’s big and direct and all that. And Brahms is like Chinese food because it’s so rich and the variety is immense – it’s enormously satisfying.
In this Cello Sonata, there are these wonderful, gloriously romantic melodies that come through every now and then, and it’s magical. In some people’s eyes, the last movement is almost too quirky but I think it brings out a different side of Brahms. It has a tremendous finale – the contrasts and the contour of the phrases are simply sensational.
Cohen: Brahms reinvented the piano in many aspects – the way he uses the full extent of the keyboard and the technique. The Brahmsian technique is not the Lisztian technique – it’s not to show off and have fun. Everything Brahms wrote had depth. When he wrote the 1st Piano Concerto, he was 21 years old. He was like someone who was born already old – old in terms of understanding the human soul. When you think about a 21-year-old boy writing that second movement – It’s a miracle.
TFI: Have you had any particularly memorable experiences of performing this Piano Concerto?
Cohen: Yes, I had one experience which moved me very much. A week or two after my father passed away, I had to play this in my town, Rio de Janeiro. I almost canceled the concert but then I decided to play for my father. That concert was one of the times I was more emotionally in touch with the music, almost without thinking. Sometimes there is so much emotional involvement with the piece that I do not pay attention to what I have to do, but only to what I want to say.
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The Chamber Music Concerts
Thu & Fri 24-25 Mar 2022
SOTA Concert Hall
Arnaldo Cohen, Piano
Qin Li-Wei*, Cello
*Qin Li-Wei and T’ang Quartet appear courtesy of Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Brahms – Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
Brahms – Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99
The Orchestral Concerts
Sat & Sun 26-27 Mar 2022
SOTA Concert Hall
Lien Boon Hua, Conductor
Arnaldo Cohen, Piano
Orchestra of the Music Makers
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 “Scottish”
Brahms – Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15


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A master of martial combat, skilled with a variety of weapons and armor.
Known NPC Fighters in the game are: Belamy Lightfingers and Jarhild Stoneforge
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Ability Trees[edit | edit source]
- Ability Group:Battle Master
- Ability Group:Champion
- Ability Group:Shield Bearer
- Ability Group:Two Weapon Fighting
- Ability Group:Great Weapon Fighting
- Ability Group:Protection
- Ability Group:Martial
- Ability Group:Archery
- Ability Group:Skills and Proficiencies
Battle Master[edit | edit source]
"Battle Masters take an almost academic approach to combat, employing a high level of veteran tricks and battlefield tactics to both rally their allies and manipulate the battlefield against their enemies. Battle Masters know exacly how best to intimidate their opponents, and when to pull on all of their reserve strength for a finishing blow"
- Second Wind: Self 40s Effect: heal and gain +8 max hp for 12 seconds Cost: 1
- Commander's Shout: Range (15 Yds) Effect: Target gets +1 to hit and damage for 60 seconds Cost: 1
- Action Surge: Self 80s Effect: +25% action speed for 6 seconds Requires: Level 3 Cost: 2
- Rally: PBAoE (15 yds) 80s Effect: +5 max HP for 60 seconds Requires: Level 3 Cost: 2
- Reign of Terror: PBAoE (10 Yds) 160s Effect: Wis saving throw or be confused and -3 AC for 30 seconds, each round Wis saving throw to end early Requires: Level 7 Cost: 3
Champion[edit | edit source]
"Champions focus on the development of raw physical power honed to deadly perfection. Champions train day and night with almost all known weapons, learning how to use each one most effectively in order to deal devastating critical strikes to their opponents"
- Steel Serpent: Melee 40s Effect: 8-22 Slashing and 50% movement penalty for 12 seconds Cost: 1
- Sure Strike: Melee 80s Effect: Auto hit for 10-31 damage Requires: Level 3 Cost:2
- Improved Critical: Passive Effect: Increase crit range by 1 Requires: Level 3 Cost: 2
- Weapon Master: Passive Effect: Add extra attack Requires: Level 5 Cost: 2
- Forceful Blows: Passive Effect: Each attack gains +2% chance to knock down Requires: Level 7 Cost: 3
Two-Weapon Fighting[edit | edit source]
"Two-Weapon Fighting, or dual wielding employs the use of a weapon in each hand. This style of combat allows one to rain blows upon their enemies, riposting and whirling across the battlefield in dizzying battle of death"
- Whirlwind Attack: PBAoE (4 Yds) 40s Effect: 5-13 Slashing damage, partial damage on miss Cost: 2
- Cage of Chains: Range (4 Yds) 80s Effect: Dex saving throw or take 8-22 Bludgeoning damage and be trapped in place for 10 seconds: Requires: Level 2 Cost: 2
- Riposte: Self 100s Effect: 40% parry chance which causes 4-8 slashing, lasts 12 seconds Requires: Level 3 Cost: 2
- Crimson Edge: Melee 80s Effect: 7-16 Slashing damage and 15-35 Slashing damage over 12 seconds Requires: Level 5 Cost: 3
Great Weapon Fighting[edit | edit source]
"Great Weapon Fighting employs the use of extremely large and powerful weapons, most of which must be wielded with two hands. While the attacks of Great Weapons can be slower nothing can match their sheer power range and striking force"
- Charge: Range (12 Yds) 40s Effect: Dash forward and deal 6-17 Slashing damage Cost: 1
- Cleave: Passive Effect: Follow up attack in 180 cone within 3.5 Yds for 8-22 Slashing damage Requires: Level 2 Cost: 2
- Power Attack: Melee 80s Effect: Dex saving throw or take 18-63 slashing, save for half Requires: Level 3 Cost: 2
- Unyielding Avalanche: Aura (Melee) 140s Effect: Enemies near you take 7-21 Slashing damage, you gain 36-42 HP over duration, +2 AC and +3 all saves Lasts 12 seconds Requires: Level 6 Cost: 3
- Shockwave: Cone (6 Yds) 160s Effect: Dex saving throw or take 19-67 Force damage, Str saving throw or be knocked prone, save for half damage Requires: Level 7 Cost: 3
Protection[edit | edit source]
"Regardless of their class, heroes that are of true heart seek above all else to protect and defend their allies and those who cannot fend for themselves. Protection abilities focus on the ability to close quickly with enemies and to defend against the strongest of attacks."
- Shield Bash: Range (3 Yds) 40s Effect: 6-15 Bludgeoning damage and briefly stun Cost: 1
- Shield Wall: Self 80s Effect: Auto block projectiles for 8 seconds Requires: Level 3 Cost: 2
- Bulwark: Self 140s Effect: +2 Ac, +10% all damage resistance, +2 saving throws, +5 max HP and lasts 15 seconds Requires: Level 5 Cost: 2
- Extended Defense: Passive Aura (2 Yds) Effect: Allies gain +1 AC Requires: Level 7 Cost: 3
Martial[edit | edit source]
"Whether a grizzled veteran or a squire in training, most professions have some degree of martial training. Those who excel in the use of arms, armor and melee combat are a fearsome force to behold on the battlefield. Martial abilities focus on manipulating the battlefield by weakening one's enemies."
- Victorious Surge: Melee 40s Effect: 5-16 Bludgeoning damage and heals 7-9 hp Cost: 1
- Flying Foe: Range (12 Yds) 40s Effect: 5-12 Piercing damage and pull target Cost: 1
- Impede: Melee 80s Effect: 12-36 Slashing damage and slowing for 30 seconds Requires: Level 3 Cost: 2
- Break the Wall: Melee 160s Effect: 15-48 Slashing damage and target has -5 AC for 60 seconds Requires: Level 5 Cost: 2
- Wounding Blow: Melee 280s Effect: 17-58 Slashing damage and -100% healing for 60 seconds Requires: Level 7 Cost: 3
Archery[edit | edit source]
"Master of the bow and arrow or crossbow and bolt, a well-trained archer can often pick off their enemies long before they ever have a chance to reach them. The entire battlefield is an archer's target range, and they can call out targets to their allies, shoot down enemies on at a time or even rain down arrows on multiple targets."
- Hunter's Mark: Range (18 Yds) 40s Effect: target grants combat advantage, cannot stealth and take 20% additional damage for 30 seconds Cost: 1
- Debilitating Shot: Range (18 Yds) 80s Effect: 11-38 damage and -50% movement speed and -1 to hit and damage for 30 seconds Requires: Level 2 Cost: 1
- Arrow of Slaying: Range (18 Yds) 200s Effect: 21-78 damage Requires: Level 5 Cost: 2
- Split Shot: AoE Cone (18 Yds, 45' arc) 240s Effect: 25-94 Slashing damage Requires: Level 11 Cost:3
Sources[edit | edit source]
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJLCGDvM0mE - Sword Coast Legends Early Access Gameplay | First Impressions 4 Player Co Op by TGN
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYGSBgiwOrQ - Sword Coast Legends - Head Start Access 1 - Character Creation (Fighter/Rogue/Cleric) by My Hot Stream
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPus5nQukNE - Sword Coast Legends - Head Start Access 1 - Character Creation (Paladin/Ranger/Wizard) by My Hot Stream
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iStc7X35juI - IT'S FINALLY HERE! | SWORD COAST LEGENDS Design Council Headstart Access Premier Stream by The Almighty Dru
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkG-ekilMO0 - OLBAID'S GATE | SWORD COAST LEGENDS Headstart Access | Campaign Creation By The Almighty Dru
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPF8r7yHYkU - Sword Coast Legends Character Creation in Depth Part 1 By Rob Carter
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFE-Fr7jxBQ - Sword Coast Legends Character Creation in Depth Part 2 By Rob Carter
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvZAzlq9XDo - Sword Coast Legends Character Creation in Depth Part 3 By Rob Carter


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What is your position with Ellipsis?
Supervised Apartment Living (SAL) Program Director
How long have you worked there?
Have you had any other roles/jobs during your tenure with Ellipsis?
I started as a community-based in-home counselor in 2001. In that role I assisted clients who were living at home, with skill building (such as communication, relationships, money management), with the goal of keeping them in their homes. I then became the community-based program supervisor and oversaw the programming for independent living, aftercare and behavioral health intervention services. Today, I focus on our supervised apartment living program as their director.
What drew you to work at Ellipsis?
I had been living in Oklahoma, working for their Department of Human Services and was looking to relocate back to Iowa. I had known Mike Arndt (retired Executive Director of Youth Homes of Mid-America), and when he learned I was looking to come back to the Des Moines area, he reached out to me with an opportunity to start work as an in-home counselor. It was the best opportunity for me to stay in the field and come back home.
Can you recall a moment (during your career with Ellipsis) when you felt like you were in exactly the right place, doing exactly what you should be doing? What was that like?
There was one instance when we helped a young person who was living in their car get into their own apartment and get set up to live successfully on their own. It made me feel like I was making a difference.
What are some of the more challenging aspects of this job?
One of the big challenges with our older clients (those who are 16 years of age or older) is seeing immediate success. In our SAL program, 16- to 18-year-olds are living, for the most part, on their own. I know I wasn’t ready to do that when I was that age! It’s a challenging situation for those young people and they show success in different ways, on different timelines. We may not see success — as in living those life skills we’re teaching them — for years after they leave Ellipsis.
Things like graduating from school, earning a paycheck and transitioning into the community are big success markers for all of us.
What are some of the rewarding aspects of your job?
I would say it’s extremely rewarding when a client returns years later and says they are doing great and Ellipsis really made a difference in their life.
Why is it important to have residential programs in communities, and qualified people working in them?
Residential programs like Ellipsis provide support to families, individuals and the community, offering opportunities that would not otherwise be available. We need to have these programs because of the great need out there for people to get this kind of help and treatment.
What is a misconception people may have about mental health treatment? How do you dispel that?
I think one of the greatest misconceptions is that a person just needs medication to deal with their mental health problems. At Ellipsis, we take a holistic approach to treating the individual for the things they are experiencing. I think we also do a good job providing education on why a more holistic, total mind-body approach can better diagnose and treat mental health issues.

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Buster Olney put the trade dynamic in perspective this morning, reminding us that for all of this excitement and all of the teams trying to outdo one another for the likes of Hunter Pence, he’s currently 18th in batting average, 50th in OBP and 54th in slugging. Elite? No. More like the last dude at the bar at last call who, while having someone to recommend him, is not who the Phillies planned on taking home with them when they got here earlier this evening. But hey, better than going home alone, right?
For what it’s worth, Olney says there’s a “bidding war” afoot. Ken Rosenthal says the Phillies are making progress, and that the package they want to send to Houston is centered around Single-A right-hander Jarred Cosart and Single-A first baseman Jonathan Singleton. That may not be enough, though, and the Braves lurk.
Closing time is coming soon, bidders. Gather up your jackets, and move it to the exits. I hope you have found a friend.
The Miami Herald reports that the Marlins and Martin Prado have agreed to a three-year, $40 million contracy extension.
Prado has been highly effective for Miami, hitting .297/.350/.405 over two seasons The Marlins were eager to keep him and many teams were no doubt interested in trying to sign him this winter as he stood pretty darn tall on a pretty weak free agent market. He may very well have done better than the $40 million he’s getting, but a qualifying offer could’ve made the free agency process a bit more drawn out one than he would’ve preferred. And, of course, he seems very happy in Miami, as evidenced by his increasing role as a team leader with the Marlins.
For his career Prado has hit .293/.342/.423 over 11 seasons. He’ll now be locked up through his age-35 campaign.
The Cardinals got shellacked 15-2 by the Reds, one of baseball’s worst teams, last night. In so doing they fell a half game behind the Giants for the second Wild Card.
Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post Dispatch wrote about last night’s game. What struck him was the reaction from the crowd at Busch Stadium:
And the fans, in a rare moment of pique, let the Cardinals hear about it, first booing and then erupting in a Bronx cheer when the final out of a seven-run fourth was recorded. They booed a little more later on and then many of them beat the traffic, with some of them at least leaving with a Grateful Dead T-shirt, a special theme night promotion . . . The paid crowd to witness the carnage was 34,942, snapping a string of 240 straight crowds here of over 40,000, dating to Sept. 24, 2013. Matheny said he noticed the reaction of the crowd and appeared to find little fault with it.
It’s been such a weird season for the Cardinals. Maybe the weirdest part of all has been how terrible they’ve been at home, with a record of 33-42. They have six more games at home, and they no longer control their own playoff destiny.
Is this booing and leaving a one-time thing, or will we see a lot more of it between now and Sunday?


SIDNEY — Dance the night away! That’s what Shirley and Jerry Gibbs, of Sidney, are looking forward to. They plan to attend the Shelby County Bicentennial Ball taking place on Feb. 22, 2020, from 8 p.m. to midnight inside the Shelby County Courthouse. The ball marks the end of the County’s Bicentennial celebration and will feature the local Swing Era Band and DJ’s Scott and Kim Oglesbee.
“Shirley and I have danced all over this county through the years but never in the Court House”, said Jerry Gibbs. ” We are really looking forward to this!”
Gibbs noted there used to be dance halls in the county where dances were held for couples who enjoyed a good band, good friends, and maybe even some adult beverages.
“We used to dance at county hot spots such as the Crystal Ball, Avon Lake, and the Moose just to name a few” he said.
Keeping with the dancing theme, Rick and Judy Bowerman from Troy, representing RJ Ballroom, have been invited to attend as well. Chris Gibbs, one of the Ball Committee members explained what the committee had in mind when he invited the Bowermans to participate.
“On the dance floor we wanted to have something different now and again for our guests,” said Chris Gibbs. He the Bowermans graciously agreed to be on hand to serve as dance starters if at any time folks are shy about visiting the dance floor.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing them since they have agreed to demonstrate a few ballroom dance styles throughout the evening as well,” he said.
Chris Gibbs said the evening will be much more than formal dance.
“We brought in DJ’s Scott and Kim Oglesbee to give us the flexibility to offer any style of music to our guests,” he said. With the DJ component, folks can rock, swing, or even do a country line dancing if the mood strikes.
“We will be encouraging any and all specific music requests. It’s all possible throughout the evening,” he said.
The Bicentennial Ball committee is comprised of Julie Ehemann, Shelby Gibbs, Judge James Stevenson, Judge Jeff Beigel, Lorie Beigel, Carol Pierce, Amy Breinich and Chris Gibbs. Tickets are $75 each and can be found online through the Shelby County Bicentennial Ball Facebook event, or in-person at the Sidney Alive office, 109 S. Ohio Ave. Sidney.


In This Issue.
* President Obama delivers the State of the Union...
* US posts a surprise budget surplus...
* Did the G7 call out the yen or didn't they???
* Inflation expectations could drive gold higher...
And, Now, Today's Pfennig For Your Thoughts!
The President delivers the State of the Union, but now can congress???
Good day. So did you all watch the President last night? I watched a majority of the State of the Union, and was actually a bit surprised on how much time President Obama spent talking about the very poor state of our economy. No matter what you think of his words, I think everyone would agree that our President is very good at delivering speeches (especially when compared to Rubio who seemed a bit nervous). Now if he and congress could just deliver on the REAL changes which are needed to set our country on a sustainable economic path. The biggest problem I had with the speech was the lack of a funding plan for all of the programs the President wants to enact. Listening to all of the proposals I couldn't help but think about Venezuela. But this isn't a political blog, and I have probably already said enough to generate a hefty amount of responses regarding the State of the Union address, so I will move on to the markets.
The dollar strengthened through most of the trading day, and continued to move higher in the holiday thinned markets of Asia. As I turn on the Bloomberg this morning I see the Europeans have reversed things just a bit but the dollar index is still holding just above 80.
One item which pushed the dollar higher yesterday afternoon was a surprise budget surplus posted here in the US for the month of January. Yes, the US government took in more revenue than they spent last month. Economists had predicted a deficit of $2 billion but instead the report showed a surplus of $2.88 billion. We had two spikes in the budget last year, running a budget surplus in both April (tax month) and September (US fiscal year end). But we haven't had a surplus in January since 2008, so the numbers were a big surprise for the markets. Chuck and I have been banging on congress and the administration to get the US fiscal situation in order, so I will have to give credit where credit is due - the increase in payroll and individual income taxes certainly helped the fiscal situation in January. And, according to the CBO the deficit will drop to 5.3% of GDP during the fiscal year ending September 2013, the lowest figure since 2008. And with growth expected to start to pick back up the CBO says the deficit will continue to fall to a low of 3.7% of GDP by 2015, but thereafter it will start to rise again.
But the more worrying number is the amount of debt the US is holding as a percentage of GDP. This number is predicted to continue to climb. According to the Economist magazine, publicly held debt as a share of GDP will climb to 87% in 2023 compared with 73% now. This growing debt is exactly why the deficit numbers are predicted to start growing again after 2015. Even with the proposed spending cuts, interest on this growing debt will eat into discretionary spending, and force the deficits as a percentage of GDP even higher. And the interest amount will grow exponentially with even a slight rise in interest rates. Just what do you think happens to this interest expense number when rates double or even triple as most believe they will over the next 10 years? That is what Chuck and I are so worried about!
Today we get a bit more data here in the US with the release of Retail Sales numbers for January. Economists are predicting a slight increase in sales for January, but the expected increases will be lower than the sales increases reported last month. Business inventories will also be released for the month of December when inventories are thought to have increased by .2%. Finally the import price index data will be reported and with the dollar trending lower in January I would expect import prices to be slightly higher MOM.
Yesterday I wrote about the currency statement which was released by the G7 to try and calm all of the talk regarding 'currency wars'. And the statement seemed to do just that, with the finance ministers agreeing to a 'truce' in the competition to devalue their currencies. But there was disagreement over whether or not the statement took aim at the Japanese for manipulating the value of the yen. Japanese officials were aggressively 'spinning' the statement saying it accepted further depreciation of the value of the yen in order to reverse deflation which has gripped their country. But an 'unidentified' G7 official came out yesterday afternoon saying the finance ministers of the G7 were concerned about the excessive moves of the Japanese yen. This was followed up with a statement by Bank of England Governor Mervyn King who said currencies should be allowed to fluctuate based on monetary-stimulus measures. All of this confusion over whether or not Japan should be allowed to continue to drive the value of the yen lower whipsawed the yen which ended the day near the weakest level since May of 2010. All of the rhetoric concerning the 'currency wars' will now shift to the G20 which will meet in Moscow February 15th - 16th. The Bank of Japan could add fuel to the 'currency war' fire with the release of their monetary-policy decision tomorrow following a two day meeting.
The outgoing BOE Governor King may have been trying to provide some cover to his own government as policy makers in the UK continue to add stimulus. The BOE released their quarterly inflation report today which stated their outlook for inflation was higher than it forecast in November. But BOE leader King still wants to keep the possibility of additional stimulus open, but also warned that there are limits to what policy measures can accomplish. The pound sterling came under additional selling pressure as investors continue to question the future success of the stimulus measures taken by the BOE. Right now it looks like inflation is starting to tick higher while the economy remains stuck in a slow/no growth mode; not a good situation.
This is the mess which will face the Mark Carney who will take over the helm of the BOE later this year. Carney joined the current BOE Governor in calling for pressure by the G20 to get countries from refraining targeting exchange rates and more specifically called out Japan's currency policy. Carney wants the G20 to expand on the G7 statement on currencies, perhaps clarifying their stance on Japan's recent devaluing of the yen. The Canadian dollar had a good day yesterday, rising from the weakest point this month vs. the US$ as the price of crude oil ticked higher.
According to a chart I noticed on Bloomberg, gold prices have been closely following inflation expectations through most of last year. This lends some credibility that the precious metals can serve as an excellent hedge against future inflation. The key is where investors believe inflation is headed, and not necessarily where price increases are being reported currently. Precious metals traders have been trading off of forward looking expectations, ignoring current price levels but instead focusing on where they believe prices are headed. That is why it is important to have some precious metals in your diversified portfolio well before reported inflation starts to move higher. The chart also shows that while inflation expectations have moved progressively higher since December, the price of gold has been mostly unchanged. Gold could possibly begin to play 'catch up' with these inflation expectations which would be a good thing for the price of the shiny metal.
Then There Was This. Did you get a chance to watch the video embedded in our Sunday Pfennig? In reviewing some of the email responses yesterday I noticed that many of you had trouble using the link included in the email. Unfortunately the link we included in last Sunday's Pfennig was incorrect. I would encourage readers to click on the following link to watch Chuck and Frank speak about what you can expect to hear at the upcoming Global Currency Expo: http://www.dailypfennig.com/2013/02/10/global-currency-expo-2013/ Again, I apologize for messing up the original link, I do hope you will all take advantage of this second chance to see Chuck and Frank in 'action'.
To recap. The President did a good job delivering the State of the Union, but how are we supposed to pay for all of these programs? The US posted a surprise budget surplus in January due to the higher payroll taxes, but the longer term budget numbers are still scary! The dollar moved higher on the good budget numbers but is still in a relatively tight trading range. The G7 statement which was supposed to calm the markets regarding the 'currency wars' actually caused more confusion as leaders disagreed on whether the Japanese can continue with their devaluations of the yen. And the price of gold has been lagging behind inflation expectations, which could be a good sign for future price moves in the precious metals.
Currencies today 2/13/13. American Style: A$ $1.033, kiwi .84078, C$ $.99646, euro 1.3514, sterling 1.5573, Swiss $1.0922. European Style: rand 8.8503, krone 5.4605, SEK 6.2766, forint 213.93, zloty 3.0875, koruna 18.7832, RUB 30.0082, yen 93.60, sing 1.2386, HKD 7.7563, INR 53.8187, China 6.2325, pesos 12.6776, BRL 1.9704, Dollar Index 79.886 (back under 80), Oil $97.92, 10-year 2.01 (back above 2), Silver $31.055, Gold $1,647.25, and Platinum $1,724.37.
That's it for today. We all will be blessed with the return of Chuck's wit and humor tomorrow as he takes back the helm of the Pfennig. I have certainly enjoyed sharing my thoughts with all of you over the past few days, but I will also enjoy getting just a bit more sleep! We are a bit short on the desk today, so I need to get this out the door and get to work. I hope everyone has a Wonderful Wednesday and thanks again for reading the Pfennig.
Chris Gaffney, CFA
SVP & Director of Sales
EverBank World Markets
8300 Eager Road, Ste. 700, St. Louis, MO. 63144 EverBank.com
Chris Gaffney, CFA
EverBank World Markets
02-13-2013 11:16 AM


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This book focuses on minced beef, which is also known as ground beef. It is an ingredient that most of us eat at least once a week. However, sometimes we all become guilty of cooking the same ingredients in the same way, week in and week out. Therefore, Spag Bowl, or Shepard’s Pie, although tasty and a family favorite, becomes a bore. By using the recipes included in this book you can open your family up to recipes from around the world, but you will be still buying the same everyday and cost effective food your purse can afford.
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It was an honor for us to witness your commitment of love and take part in the celebration of your beautiful wedding! May you live happily ever after!
Very beautiful and touching video of your love.
Absolutely Stunning! So happy for you both❤ Thanks for sharing this, it is magical! You both deserve the very best and I wish you a lifetime of happiness 💑
I was so glad to hear the words you spoke to each other in the ceremony.; it was so hard to hear you both during the ceremony. This touching video is a testament to your love and commitment to one another. Beautiful! Lovely!
That was beautiful! Very sweet and touching. Loved it.
I continue to watch it over and over. So sweet and magical!! A beautiful day with a beautiful couple. Love you both!!


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Walking into Trader Joe’s can be an overwhelming experience. For so many reasons. First, there are all the charming, helpful employees with their breezy Hawaiian shirts and delightful smiles. And then there are all the the products: bags and boxes and containers of food that seems to extend for miles and miles and miles. The sheer amount of options is dizzying.
Because we’re creatures of habit, we tend to stick to what we know, that which brings us comfort. We’ve all got our favorites and that’s totally okay. But I was curious to know about—hungry for, if you will—everyone’s go-to Trader Joe’s purchases.
So I asked the staff, posed a simple question: What are your favorite Trader Joe’s snacks? Goodies you couldn’t live without? Munches you could devour a whole bag of in one sitting?
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What I received in turn was a maelstrom of energy and answers. The Slack channel practically crashed from pure excitement. It seemed everyone had something to say, some snack to profess their love for. And so, I share with you all this list of favorites. They range the gamut from salty to sweet and back again.
I’ve edited and condensed the list for clarity and flow.
Rob Strype: Milk Chocolate–Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels, amazing!
Jackson Fust: SALTED PEANUT BUTTER PRETZELS… The unsalted are trash.
Jeremy Beker: Their Pita Crackers, and always the Unexpected Cheddar.
Joanna Sciarrino: Crispy, Crunchy Mochi Rice Nuggets. They're always near the line to pay and get me every time. I've come reallllly close to finishing a bag in one sitting.
Amanda Hesser: Merrill introduced me to their Peanut Butter Cups. Damn her!
Eric Kim: An entire jar of Speculoos Cookie Butter for dinner!
Sophie Corwin: Omg their Sweet & Spicy Pecans are everything… Also their Chocolate Cat Cookies dipped in coffee for dessert… Also any of their mini cookies… Basically all of Trader Joe’s.
Brinda Ayer: Zesty Nacho Kale Chips and their Popcorn in a Pickle. Or their Popcorn with Herbs and Spices.
Megan Güntaş: Does the Flax and Chia Seed Crunchy Peanut Butter count? I eat that literally every day. Oh!! The Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips are so addicting. They are so much better than the usual tortilla chip. Oh, also the Pistachio Pomegranate Crisps! Also, the Mediterranean Hummus is so yummy.
Erin Alexander: I don’t even like them that much, but I could eat a thousand of the Inner Peas Baked Peas and Happy Trekking Nut Mix!
Danielle Curtis-Williams: I buy 2 of the Chipotle Garlic Salsas at a time because I ran out once and it was a sad, sad day. Also their Bollywood Popcorn.
Eunice Choi: The Mini Mint Ice Cream Mouthfuls, Hold the Cone Mini Ice Cream Cones, dried mangos, veggie chips, mango gummies, and so much more.
Jackson Fust: Double Roasted Salsa deserves a shout out too.
Sophie Corwin: Cowboy Caviar, too!
Danielle Curtis-Williams: And the Green Goddess Salad Dressing is good on ANYTHING (salads and meat)!
Hana Asbrink: The Sour Cream & Onion Corn Puffs!
Caroline Harris: Their Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chips Cookies are my downfall.
Sarah Yaffa: Their Bamba Peanut Snacks: the best snack for babies.
Lindsay-Jean Hard: Scandinavian Swimmers and all of their seasonal varieties (vegetarian-friendly gummies for the win!) and their berry and strawberry Soft Licorice Twists.
Short and Sweet!
What are the Trader Joe's snacks you just can't quit? Let us know in the comments.


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The finance ministry will start a crucial exercise from October 16 to prepare the annual Budget for FY22. This will also enable the government to reassess its finances for firming up the revised estimates of its account for the current fiscal, which has gone haywire in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The exercise comes at the most challenging time when the pandemic has ravaged the economy and caused a slide in revenue collection, limiting the government’s ability to stir growth through a massive public expenditure drive.
A senior government official said the Budget-making exercise for FY22 is going to be an extremely hard task, given uncertainties across variables, including potential revenue collections and expenditure requirement to bring the economy back on its feet.
As such, all the FY21 Budget calculations made before the pandemic have gone for a toss, and the government was forced to announce a steep 54% hike in its full-year gross market borrowing plan to a record `12 lakh crore in just over a month into the current fiscal.
The Budget estimates for 2021-22 will be provisionally finalised after the expenditure secretary wraps up discussions with other secretaries and financial advisers. Pre-Budget meetings are expected to continue until the first week of November.
It will be the third Budget (including an interim one) of both the Modi 2.0 government and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
A number of established agencies have already projected a steeper GDP slide (some expect it to be as much as 15%) in FY21 than assumed earlier, after the government announced a record 23.9% contraction, the sharpest among the G-20 economies, in the June quarter.
While most agencies have predicted a recovery in FY22 (S&P projects a 10% expansion next fiscal), some of them have cautioned that it will be greatly aided by a favourable base and a meaningful rebound will take time to materialise. S&P expects a permanent loss of 13% in output over the next three years.
The Modi government had scrapped a colonial-era tradition of presenting the Budget at the end of February each year. Subsequently, former finance minister Arun Jaitley had for the first time presented the Budget on February 1, 2017.
Since the Budget date has since been advanced, various ministries are now allocated their budgeted funds from the start of the financial year beginning April. This enables the departments greater flexibility as well as time to spend and suitably adjust their business plans.

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10/12/2020-Officers responded to 331 Broad Street (CVS) on report of a shoplifting. Store employees observed a suspect leave the store traveling south on Broad Street. The suspect is described as a light skin Hispanic or African American male wearing a dark color hat, puffy jacket and dark pants. The proceeds are 30 Dove Advance Care Revive deodorants valued at $338.00. A picture of the suspect is included This incident is under investigation.
10/13/2020-Rhett Ellis age 55 of East Orange NJ-Officers responded to 8 Franklin Street (Stop and Shop) on report of a shoplifting incident in progress. Upon the Officer’s arrival, loss prevention pointed out the suspect that was hiding between parked vehicles in the parking lot. Patrol Officers arrested Mr. Ellis who was charged with shoplifting and resisting arrest. Mr. Ellis was issued a summons, released and has a pending court date. All proceeds valued at $279.00 were recovered and returned to the store.
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10/16/2020-Officers responded to North 13th Street on report of theft of a tire and rim from a vehicle. The owner parked his vehicle overnight on 10/16/2020 and when he returned, one tire and rim were stolen from his vehicle. The vehicle was a grey 2013 Infiniti G37, 4-door. The tire and rim are valued at $200.00. This incident is under investigation.
10/14/2020-Officers responded to the 100 block of Franklin Street on report of a theft that occurred at a residence. The resident had two laptops stolen from her apartment. She had several friends over the night before the laptops were stolen. The laptops are valued at $1000.00. This incident is under investigation.
10/15/2020-Officers responded to the 200 block of Franklin Street on report of a stolen package. The resident’s Amazon package was delivered to her front lobby and when she went to recover the package it was gone. The contents of the package are one gel nail set valued at $40.00. This incident is under investigation.
10/13/2020-Officers responded to the rear of JFK South and Montgomery Street on report of numerous construction trailers broken into during the overnight hours. The storage containers were broken into and landscape equipment was stolen valued at $2600.00. These incidents are under investigation.
10/12/2020-Officers responded to Grace Street on report of a stolen motor vehicle. The resident parked his vehicle in his driveway on 10/12/2020 and when he returned at 4:30 a.m. the vehicle was gone. The vehicle is a silver 2019 Honda CRV, NJ registration P66LWH. The vehicle was entered NCIC stolen. This incident is under investigation.
10/12/2020- An Officer took a report of a stolen motor vehicle from the corner of Chester Avenue and North 16th Street. The owner parked his vehicle on 10/11/2020 at 7:00 p.m. When he returned at 9:30 a.m. on 10/12/2020 the vehicle was gone. The vehicle is black 2017 Nissan Rogue, NJ registration V35MJF. The vehicle was entered NCIC stolen. This incident is under investigation.
10/12/2020-Officers responded to LaFrance Avenue on report of a stolen motor vehicle. The resident parked his white 2000 Ford van, NJ registration U63LLG in front of his residence at 7:00 a.m. When he returned at 7:00 p.m., he noticed his van was gone. The vehicle was entered NCIC stolen. This incident is under investigation.
10/17/2020-Officers responded to Abington Avenue on report of a stolen motor vehicle. The resident parked his white 2011 Ford van, NJ registration M79LAG in front of his residence at 2:30 p.m. and when he returned at 6:30 p.m. the van was stolen. The vehicle was entered NCIC stolen. This incident is under investigation.
Incidents currently under investigation:
MV Theft These incidents are currently being investigated by Bloomfield Detectives. Due to the ongoing investigations, information will not be released at this time. The information is released to the press at the discretion of the police department and may not represent the total scope of police activity. All persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.


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With her amazing vocals, the sensational pop singer of India, Neha Kakkar, has won hearts. Well, she is not only known for her music but also makes it to the headlines through her regular social media dump. This time, the diva gives her fans a glimpse of her heaven food in the latest video on her handle.
Neha Kakkar’s Heaven Food
Taking to her Instagram handle, Neha gives her fans a sneak peek into her favorite food time. With the visuals, it seems that the singer is on a plane, and she could be seen enjoying aloo ki sabzi with paratha in her hand, and at the end, she takes a bite of achaar. Along with this wholesome meal, she also sips coffee.
The pleasure of pure Desi vegetarian food can be seen on Neha Kakkar’s face. Her caption expressed her love for the simple yet mouth-watering veg food. In the caption, she wrote, “Aloo Ki Sabzi with Paratha & Achaar us Heaven for Vegetarians like Me!.”
Neha Kakkar eating aloo ki sabji with paratha undoubtedly made you crave the same. The irresistible visuals are mouth-watering.
Neha Kakkar has many hits like Kala Chashma, London Thumakda, Sunny Sunny, Ladki Ker Gayi Chul, and many others on her name.
Did you enjoy watching Neha Kakkar eat the heaven food aloo ki sabji and paratha? Share your thoughts below.


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To Nicolas G. Dufief
Monticello Dec. 25. 12.
On my return from a journey after an absence of 5. or 6 weeks, I found here your favor of Nov. 5. with Mellish’s map & Simpson’s fluxions. I did not expect to find Philadelphia so little furnished with Mathematical books. my own attachment to the exact sciences has made them the principal enjoiment of my leisure hours. perhaps I may be more succesful in the classical line, in asking for copies of Livy and Tacitus in Latin. any edition in 8vo or any smaller size, of a good type, of either of them will do. but I should prefer Foulis’s Tacitus in 4. vols petit format, or 16s and Tonson’s 12mo edition of Livy in 6. vols, edited I think by Maittaire. I must repeat my request that they may be made up in packages not exceeding the size of an 8vo and one package only to come weekly to avoid burthening any one mail, and indeed to ensure their being permitted to pass with the mail at all.
I ought to apologize to you for troubling you with these minute & troublesome commissions, for which I must appeal to your experienced kindness, & my necessities. Accept the assurance of my thankfulness and of my great esteem & respect.
PoC (DLC); at foot of text: “M. Dufief”; endorsed by TJ.
foulis’s tacitus: the Glasgow-based printers Robert and Andrew Foulis were prolific publishers of classical works, including the four-volume Tacitus C. Cornelii Taciti Opera quae supersunt (Glasgow, 1753). Livy’s works were not among the numerous editions prepared by the classical scholar Michael maittaire in collaboration with the bookseller Jacob Tonson (ODNB description begins H. C. G. Matthew and Brian Harrison, eds., Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004, 60 vols. description ends ).
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The Kinabatangan Rileaf Project is a riparian reforestation initiative by Nestlé that aims to create a landscape where people, nature and agriculture can co-exist harmoniously.
“Nestlé is creating a shared value platform which involves health and wellness. This project accommodates two of those pillars, rural development and water. We think that we could really make a difference here," says Yong Lee Keng, Nestlé Malaysia Manager of Agricultural Services.
The initiative will see the reforestation of land along the Kinabatangan river and and the creation of a natural riverine buffer that will help minimise the impact of soil sedimentation and chemical fertiliser runoffs, thereby giving the river a chance to repair itself over the course of time.
The most important thing is that we create an awareness among the local community and government that corporate citizens can play their part in improving the environment
Kinabatangan is the longest river in Sabah. However, the site suffered tremendous landscape change and deterioration from large scale logging, while forests have been obliterated and replaced by oil palms plantation.
The river is well known for its amazing wildlife and habitats, namely the indigenous Proboscis Monkeys, Asian elephants and the Bornean Orangutans. The area is also known for its variety of birdlife.
Nestlé has set a target of one million trees planted along the Kinabatangan river by 2020 through this project.
“Even though we have planted seven hundred thousand trees so far, in an area such as this, stretching hundred over kilometres, the impact may not be that great," Yong says.
“But the most important thing is that we create an awareness among the local community and government that corporate citizens can play their part in improving the environment.”
Nestlé is stepping up in their efforts in conservation and want more corporate companies to come and work together.
“We know we cannot save the whole world, but we play our little part to preserve and conserve our environment.”
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On Thursday, President Obama is visiting Alabama, where he could be likely to discuss pay day loans, among other financial dilemmas. Because the early 1990s, the colorful storefronts of payday loan providers, with slight names like CASHMONEY and CA$HMONSTER, have actually sprung up in (mostly) low-income communities throughout the usa. Alabama has one of many highest variety of payday lender shops in the nation, and policymakers within the state are attempting to break straight down on such вЂњpredatoryвЂќ financing techniques.
Pay day loans enable those who work in need of quick money to borrow a little sum of moneyвЂ”$375 on averageвЂ”and pay it when their next paycheck will come in. These short-term loans seem like a deal that is sweet those strapped for money, but most of the time they could trap borrowers in a period of financial obligation. The tiny loans tend to be marketed for unanticipated expensesвЂ”car repairs or medical billsвЂ”but according to a 2012 study through the Pew Charitable Trusts Foundation, nearly 70 per cent of borrowers utilized the cash to pay for recurring bills. Continue reading


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Katy Perry And Russell Brand Replace Dairy And Wheat With Veggies And Tofu
Both Brand — who’s already a vegetarian — and Perry have cut out all wheat and dairy and are drinking a special Indian green tea like it’s their job!
A source close to the couple revealed, “Katy and Russell are taking care of themselves and are on a mission to get fit. As well as cutting out wheat and diary, they’re on a diet of raw vegetables, tofu and pulses.” (Pulses = beans, lentils and peas.)
We love to hear that the dynamic duo are adopting a diet that’s not only healthier for their bodies but also for the planet.
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Learn what are the similarities between a scientist and a chef. What are the chemical reactions behind our meals using this cooking science kit. Discover what chemistry is used in everyday cooking.
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Learn how to make your own delicious pizzas and cottage cheese
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Ceramic Vase with 10 Assorted Tulips
- White ceramic vase with 10 tulips of various colors with elegant liriopes.
- Authentic vase holder to protect the arrangement.
- Referential measurements: 50 cm x 25 cm.
- Includes flower food (preservative) with its instructions for better care.
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This August 30 to September 14, all eyes will be on the over-achieving Gilas Pilipinas Squad as they go to war against the world’s best
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I first visited the Western Front in the late 1980’s with an interest in 36th Ulster Division (which my grandfather and great uncle served in). I was fascinated by the mine craters. That led me into learning about the war underground, how it related to tactics above and then on to how tactics evolved through the course of the war.
First World War
All Quiet on the Western Front – I never tire of the reactions of first time visitors when they start to grasp the scale of what happened.
Political and Military History, Politics and Current Affairs, Wine and Real Ale
All Quiet on The Western Front tour is a great introduction. You get an overview of the conflict and an appreciation of what there is to explore from huge monuments to lonely, poignant graveyards.
Walking through Theipval wood on my first visit with a map from July 1916. Evidence of all the support trenches are still there and it was a very moving to think of the thousands who’s footsteps we were following in...