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Strasburg set to return for series finale against Tribe
Nats' righty hasn't pitched since May 31; Kluber starts for Cleveland
A night after losing to the Indians on a bang-bang play at the plate, the Nationals got a late victory of their own on Saturday, eking out a 7-6 win thanks to Anthony Rendon's first Major League home run in the ninth inning.
And the good news gets better. In Sunday's rubber game, the Nationals will welcome back their ace, right-hander Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg hasn't pitched since May 31 because of a strained back muscle, but he has allowed one earned run or less in five consecutive starts (including his injury-shortened two-inning outing May 31). He threw a simulated game and bullpen sessions last week and is ready to return to the mound.
"I didn't even really feel like I threw at all," Strasburg said after a bullpen session last week. "I feel the strength has really stayed there, even though I missed a couple starts."
Strasburg is 3-5 this season, but his record has not been indicative of his performance. The 24-year-old has a 2.54 ERA and eight quality starts in 12 outings this season.
The Indians will counter with righty Corey Kluber, who is coming off a dazzling start in Texas. Kluber gave up one run on six hits over eight innings against a potent Rangers lineup, striking out three and walking three. He is 4-4 this season with a 4.08 ERA.
"[Kluber] is getting better right in front of our eyes," manager Terry Francona said after the Indians' 5-2 win. "For him to go out there today and kind of shoulder that responsibility, we're really proud of him."
Indians: Injured Perez to make rehab appearance Sunday
Injured closer Chris Perez will face live hitters for the first time since May 26 when he makes a rehab appearance for Class A Lake County on Sunday. Perez is on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
The Tribe's closer did not have any pain in his shoulder during two recent bullpen sessions, including one on Friday. But he did say that he's a bit rusty and needs to improve his command.
"No pain or anything -- just a little rusty," Perez said. "We'll see how it goes tomorrow. If I throw like I did yesterday, I'll probably need another [rehab] appearance."
Nationals: Harper, Ramos suffer setbacks
Manager Davey Johnson said Saturday that outfielder Bryce Harper and catcher Wilson Ramos recently suffered setbacks in their rehab processes.
Harper, who is on the 15-day disabled list with bursitis in his left knee, had some puffiness in that knee after a series of motion exercises. Johnson said the team is not concerned about the swelling.
Ramos' setback does not seem as serious as feared. The Nationals' catcher re-injured his strained left hamstring last week during a baserunning drill, but Johnson expects him to play in a Minor League game by the end of the month.
• After having a career-high 15-game hitting streak snapped on Friday, shortstop Ian Desmond started a new streak on Saturday by launching a solo home run in the second inning. In 12 games this month, Desmond is batting .422 with two doubles, three home runs and 13 RBIs.
Worth noting
• The Indians are 3-1 in rubber matches this season, while the Nationals are 5-5.
• Before his solo shot on Saturday, Indians third baseman Mark Reynolds had gone 13 days without a home run. In that span, he went 7-for-48 (.146) with one RBI and 21 strikeouts.
• The Nationals have scored 237 runs this season, only five of which have come in the ninth inning, including Rendon's home run on Saturday.
Tom Schad is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Worley, Martinez continue Bucs-Redbirds rivalry
Last season the Cardinals and Pirates played a handful of hard-fought contests as they battled for positioning in the National League Central down the homestretch.
It may only be the homestretch of the first half of the 2014 campaign, but the Bucs and Redbirds are again neck and neck, and Monday night's series opener felt a lot like those games of late last season. The rivals -- separated by just a half-game -- have three more games this week in which to make a push before the All-Star break.
Following a pitcher's duel, the Cardinals walked off on Monday on Matt Adams' two-run homer, and jumped back into second place in the division. The first-place Brewers have lost six of seven but maintain a four-game lead.
"We enjoy playing against teams in the Central, knowing they're going to be tough fights and that there is always that chance that this could be what determines fate down the line," said Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, whose team will also play the Brewers three times before the Midsummer Classic.
"We have to go about it the same way all the time. We do have a long way to go, and we feel like we just have to control what we can today."
The Pirates will look to even the series behind right-hander Vance Worley, who lost a no-hitter and a lead in a matter of batters in the sixth inning of his previous start, against the D-backs. He has been a strong addition to the rotation since joining in mid-June, and he is 2-1 with a 2.28 ERA and 0.940 WHIP in four starts.
Right-hander Carlos Martinez will take the hill for the Cardinals, making his fifth start and 35th appearance. Martinez threw a season-high 88 pitches in his most recent start, a 7-2 win over the Giants on Thursday. The Cardinals are 4-0 when Martinez begins the game on the mound, and he has a 2.45 ERA as a starter.
Pirates: Liriano sets down 15 in a row in rehab start
Left-hander Francisco Liriano silenced his Triple-A opposition in his first rehab start since straining his left oblique on June 10.
Liriano, 30, retired the final 15 batters he faced and ended the outing with five straight strikeouts. He pitched six scoreless innings, struck out eight without walking a batter and surrendered three hits on 76 pitches (53 strikes).
The Pirates' Opening Day starter, he has had some struggles this season, going 1-6 with a 4.60 ERA and 1.452 WHIP in 14 starts before the injury. He won 16 games and had a 3.01 ERA in 2013, his first season with the Bucs.
Cardinals: Throwing has to wait for recovering Wacha
General manager John Mozeliak said that although the results of Michael Wacha's MRI were encouraging, the team still wants the righty to wait two more weeks before he starts to throw again.
Wacha hurt his throwing shoulder three weeks ago, and since then has done a lot of resting and rehab without picking up a ball. It will be another two weeks of the same for Wacha, who will then be re-evaluated.
"Obviously, the best news would have been that he had been cleared to throw," Mozeliak said. "He's not there yet, and I think, just taking a very proactive stance on this, this is best for him and his career. I'm sure he's frustrated and would like to be a little bit ahead of this, but I think this is just in the best interest of him. Hopefully, by the next time we do another MRI, he'll be clear."
Wacha, who turned 23 last week, is 5-5 with a 2.79 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings over 15 starts this season.
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• Monday marked the sixth time this season that the Pirates have been shut out, and the first time since June 8, against the Brewers.
• Cardinals reliever Pat Neshek ran his streak of scoreless innings to 10 2/3 on Monday with a scoreless ninth against the Pirates. Adams' walk-off homer gave Neshek his third win of 2014.
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Arsenic levels pose a costly threat to the city of Portola
The floodgates of the Portola water crisis have been opened, and now the city faces another struggle to stay above water.
According to the State Water Resources Control Board, Commercial Street and Willow Creek wells have reached the maximum contamination level for arsenic. The city's main water supply has been rendered virtually useless to the city.
"We're in a crisis mode," said city manager Ian Kaiser. "Right now we don't have any time."
At the July 24 City Council meeting Kaiser presented a dilemma the council did not expect to hear. Instead of an amendment to the budget to adopt a resolution not to include a water rate increase or a new utility billing policy, Kaiser said the city was now facing a water emergency.
According to Kaiser, the city is required to check arsenic levels in the water every quarter. During the past week they were scheduled to do so, and after talking to the state water board, the city discovered the water was in danger of being considered contaminated.
"We had a perfect storm going," said Kaiser. "The possible arsenic levels are at the threshold (of being contaminated)."
Kaiser said it was his intention to cut the potential rate increase to the residents of Portola by taking out the variable of the broken Lake Davis water treatment plant.
Previously, Kaiser stated the Lake Davis treatment plant dominates 40 percent of the city's water rates and is one of the main contributors to the impending rise of water rates. He suggested that because the treatment plant wasn't functioning there was no reason to charge residents for its upkeep. He was planning to eliminate those charges to help halt the rate incline.
However, after discovering the well water had reached its allotted capacity for arsenic, the state mandated the city of Portola to repair the treatment plant.
An hour before the meeting, Kaiser sent city Public Works Superintendent Todd Roberts up to Lake Davis to fix what could be a computer problem at the treatment plant.
"Our staff has been working very diligently to try and figure out what is wrong," said Kaiser.
According to city engineer Dan Bastian, the maximum level of arsenic permitted in a water source is 10 parts per billion. It is measured by averaging the yearly quarters together. In its last reading, arsenic levels in Portola's water were at 10.25 parts per billion. He said because the state rounds the number down, the wells are not considered contaminated yet, but there are still two quarters that haven't been read and averaged.
Kaiser said he begged the state board for a variance, but the board was adamant that the city should have another water source.
He said he had the intention of preventing any rate increase to the residents, but the arsenic problem was something he could not have expected.
He told the council there was no action to take in terms of the budget amendment agenda item. He said he would be unable to stop a rise in rates as of now.
"Even though the rate study is not in line with realities, there are some realities we have to face right now," said Kaiser.


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First PDF I loaded was a fairly simply W2 (US tax document). 1 Page, standard text inside of boxes, and Firefox pegged a core the entire time it was open. Yet another point in Chrome's favor, which rendered the document perfectly.
Can you share the link so we can see the problem too?
I think Mozilla mainly intends this viewer to be a previewer, to handle the 99% of cases where someone just wants to quickly browse through a PDF and then forget it. If you want advanced functionality, forms, etc. then i think they would still recommend sticking with Adobe's PDF viewer, or whatever plugin you are currently using.
No, I actually won't share the link to my W-2. It's a rather personal financial document. It is not a "form" in that it has data input, however.
Here's a sample of a different doc, it doesn't peg my CPU, but Firefox' memory usage shoots up about 300 megabytes to render and scroll the form.
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"A Touchy Subject Handled Delicately"
Sadly many people break their marriage vows. Handsome attractive doctors are high on the list (up there with rock stars) as far as opportunity.
The book is well narrated and produced.
I ultimately agreed with how it was handled and the book's "message" which should also be a key part of good marriage vows.
"Great Book - has NOTHING in common with the film!"
Having seen the Hollywood film I was very curious to see the exact details documented in print and curious to find if any were changed or dramatized for entertainment purposes.
If you are similarly motivated and that is the sole purpose for getting this book you will be sorely disappointed. This is a very good book. However, nearly every dramatic detail which made the movie so compelling are NOT explained AT ALL in this book! To say the Spielberg film is "based" on this book is more than a bit of false advertising.
It's a GREAT book, that cannot be denied. It is amazingly well researched, brilliantly written, and beautifully narrated. It has amazing details on Lincoln's life and that of all of his staff. A reader will gain an understanding of Lincoln as person and not just a mythical historical figure. It is a good read if you really want to understand Lincoln and to learn far more than you could possibly want to know about his cabinet. Take the title seriously, this book is about the men in his cabinet and their entire careers as much as it is about Lincoln.
That said, it was intensely disappointing to listen to all that and then let the 13th amendment and any politics surrounding it go relatively unmentioned. When the subject finally comes up, late in the 5th file, the amendment's passage is presented as a fait accompli. None of the backroom politics which are shown in the recent movie are described. I finish not knowing which parts of the film are factual nor where the information for the screenplay was obtained. (certainly not from this book)
It's not the author's fault that they chose to imply a film was "based in part" (which part?) on her writing. Still, I must fault the publisher greatly for doing so and, in turn, setting up very precise expectations. The book is great as long as you don't expect it to have anything to do with the film. If you listen expecting to hear even half or a TENTH of what you saw.... then you will be similarly frustrated. (Stars off for misrepresentation on the part of the publisher and because the lives of the cabinet are not as interesting as Lincoln himself)
"Maupin's 4th "Tales" Book with a Male Narrator"
See previous reviews for discussion of the characters. The big difference in this book is that the subject matter begins to get more serious as the author and our country began to come to grips with the crisis of AIDS. Since the series was originally published in a newspaper is was necessary to follow current events which makes it all that much more realistic. The other big difference in this audiobook is the male narrator which probably seemed appropriate since the series begins to revolve more around Michael and less around Mary Ann. Alan Cummings can be a bit hard to take at first since you are, by now, likely used to the gentler tones of Ms. McDorland or Ms. Nixon narrating. He's not THAT bad, it's just that he takes his voice acting a bit over the top to the point where his voice is grating for brief moments which is why I knocked a star off the performance. He lands solidly on the acting side of the narrator/actor balance but he gives us stereotypes. As the book goes I adjusted and he does excellent British accents which are necessary and appropriate to the story. Still, he gets four stars. Some will give worse but while the narrator may slightly diminish, he will by no means ruin your enjoyment of this book. (He's still a *lot* better than the alternative which was Maupin reading his own work.) Here Mary Ann struggles with trying to balance a career and pressures to be a parent. There isn't as much of a fantastic mystery at the heart of this fourth book as there were in the previous two. It is again recommended that you start with the original Tales of the City before listening to the subsequent tales of Mr. Tolliver, Mary Ann, Brian, et. al. The standard warning is issued against the prudish & close-minded as these books are nothing if not frank about sexual behavior both gay and straight and in-between. If you are eager, as I was, to revisit the original series but with no time to sit and read it, you'll be satisfied with this book which follows Michael to England during the year of the Queen's visit to America back in the Regan era. If you haven't read this series, as Rachel Maddow says, "you lucky dog" you are in for a treat.
"More Real City Life Captured by Maupin"
Maupin hits stride in his second book with Mary Ann, the archetypal young single woman, continuing to loosen up in San Francisco in the seventies with the help of the residents of the Barbary Lane including the gay but fretful Michael, the slightly lost Mona, the carnally hungry Brian, and the extremely well adjusted but mysterious Anna Madrigal. These characters, their lovers, and friends make for a most realistic, funny, and charming portrait of gay and straight life in the seventies in San Francisco. The overall plot involving a nice guy with serious enigmatic phobias is the least reason for enjoying these books. The real reason to enjoy these books is to see the various character's lives intersect in the most unexpected ways and for them to treat each other with all the respect, dignity, and kindness that nice people of any sort deserve. (which excludes the dastardly Beachamp Day) The narration by Cynthia Nixon is the best so far. (I've heard four of these books now.) Nixon's tender voice is an excellent match for the gentle souls of this series. She reads with the perfect blend of narration and acting skills. Rachel Maddow's (oh and that's... "sweet but all-too-short") preface hits just the right note for this ground-breaking series that, rightly, treats being gay as a perfectly normal preference given to some people at birth. If you are considering this, be sure to buy the first book "Tales of the City" first. The whole thing makes far more sense when experienced in order. Not recommended for the close-minded or prudish with lots of frank sexual discussion.
"More City Life Captured by Maupin"
Mr. Maupin continues his interwoven tales of life for single people of all genders, sexual preferences, and social classes, in the late seventies in San Francisco. The writing is funny and heartbreakingly sweet. The overall plot regarding one of the great monsters of the age will invariably be regarded by some as contrived but that misses he point. The point of the plot is not to get to the end, but to have an excuse to write about (as Rachel Maddow points out) the "interconnected" normal, healthy lives of the characters both gay and straight. The writing holds up well considering that it is a snap-shot of popular culture nearly thirty years ago. (You may wince at the occasional use of "boogie" to mean dancing.) The narrator has been switched back to the slightly faster reading Frances McDormand who is still perfectly competent. However, she's not quite as tender a narrator as Cynthia Nixon in the second book. It is strongly recommended that you listen to these books in order, especially if discovering them for the first time. They make far more sense when read in order as most series do. If you never had the privilege of living in San Francisco, the Paris of America, this series makes you feel as if you had, while also supplying you with several good friends and one way-cool landlady to boot. If you have any kind of open mind and heart you will fall in love with the characters and feel the appropriate amount of hate for one of the worst real life villains of the modern era.
"Great Detective - Great Series"
Connelly's Bosch is a classic of the genre. The narrator really performs the book well going even so far as to simulate the tinny sound of voices over phone or radio. Well done.
"Classic Hard Boiled Police Detective"
Connelly's Bosch is a great detective, human and a bit sad but determined. The narrator really preforms this book well. The author's storytelling is timeless because it's all about the characters and not about technology. Great stuff if you like crime fiction.
"Just A (very bleak) Vampire Story"
No matter how dressed up in semi-science fiction this is ultimately just a vampire/monster story (militarized vampires?) without ANY of the romance typical of the vampire genre. If you are attracted by the length, don't be, there's just a LOT of words. They aren't all necessarily very entertaining. I couldn't make it through once I understood the limitations of the subject matter. The writing is bleak. Everyone is miserable and unhappy from page one giving you no one to root for. Brick gives his usual tremulous- with-tension-style narration which is great for parts of a thriller but just not appropriate for EVERY single scene. While multiple narrators are a bonus, the last two have relatively small parts. My wife made it through this book so it can't be ALL bad. I seldom quit on a book, no matter how crummy. That I couldn't tolerate this is saying something.
"Bryson World Class Writer and Narrator"
Ultimately when you "travel" with with Bill you feel as if you are along for the ride enjoying the sights or puzzling over the oddities of any given location. He describes all the characters or ridiculous situations in which he finds himself in such delightful way that you often feel as if you have stumbled into the fictional word of "The Phantom Tollbooth" (with its odd but well intention inhabitants) but with the thrill of it all having been real. Both history and natural wonders are described with proper perspective to sound quite worthy of one's appreciation. You even enjoy the occasional pause for refreshment, that cup of tea before a day's adventures, or a well earned pint at some colorful pub at the end of a long day. This book allows you to enjoy myriad dangers of Australia's vast and deadly outback without the slightest risk of being reduced to drinking any urine. (a recurring joke only readers of the book will get)
Bryson does his own narration and is one of the few authors for whom this works. His self deprecating tones add humor to the many absurd situations in which finds himself. For example he asks, with the perfectly quizzical note of concern in his voice, "So are you suggesting that I just drown calmly?" after having been advised on how to deal with the dangerous rip currents off Australia's beaches. I had no idea Australia was such a fascinating place. As far as my enjoyment of the audiobook I will quote Bryson who says occasionally if and when appropriate, "I couldn't have been more pleased."
"Great Twist on a Crazy Universe"
Okay, comparing anyone to Scott Adam's Hitchhiker's Guide is just unfair because that was classic. Rob Reid does come close though. The idea of America's ridiculous copyright law reaching into and affecting the highly refined beings of the cosmos is very funny. You won't laugh on the first page as I did with Hitchhiker, but by the 3rd or 4th I was consistently grinning at pokes at popular culture including social media (including "Flutter" - you have to hear it, I won't ruin the joke and Klippy the annoying mascot for Microsoft Word). Like Hitchiker's Guide there is an important "love interest" that helps keep the story interesting. The narration is an excellent performance of dozens of weird characters with great voices.
"I Really WANTED to Like It"
The author just stretches my suspension of disbelief (i.e. verisimilitude) to ridiculous proportion with the concept of cloning. To get me to buy it takes a lot more than having a "metal snapshot" of a brain. It IS a fascinating idea but it doesn't really go anywhere except to add a lot of self doubt to a character. The author continues to do a really sketchy job creating settings and bullets will come out of nowhere but what the room looks like in which that could happen is often poorly (or not at all) described. The narrator for the main woman in the story sounds great and unchanged. They changed the male narrator (at least he sounded much different) and most of the time he is fine but not is as consistently in his very cynical and harsh character as in the second book.


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Although I have a yeast allergy and I am also wheat, gluten, dairy, soya and corn intolerant, I was told this was suitable for me, so bought it. However, I forgot to say when enquiring about this product that I had candida. So used it and loved it, but it didn't love me. Rang the Company and they told me this particular coconut sugar is not suitable, if you have candida. So a bit of a waste of money for me on my economic budget, I'm afraid to report. However, I know some palm or coconut sugar, whatever you want to call it is suitable for those with Candida, but not this one.
I've recently started using this by making a syrup out of it to use in recipes that call for either honey or agave nectar, and it works beautifully as an alternative to those: 1 1/4 c. palm sugar 1/2 c. water Bring to boil on medium heat stirring to dissolve sugar. Stop stirring and continue to boil for 3 minutes. It will thicken up as it cools.


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Local climber and June Lake resident Doug Nidever is in a Reno hospital after suffering a stroke and possible heart attack last week, according to a climbing partner, Bruce Bartlett.
Bartlett said Nidever, also known as "Flanders" by his climbing community, was awake and responsive, but is in serious condition. Nidever can speak, but still is battling blood clots and other complications.
Bartlett was headed to Reno to visit Nidever, with another climbing partner.
Mammoth's highly used Shady Rest area has a long history of sometimes conflicting uses, especially in the winter when snowmobilers and skiers, dog walkers and snowshoers vie for the trail system. Although the conflicts have died down somewhat over the years, due mostly to hard work by both user groups in educating their members, the need for a final solution for winter use in the area, still remains.
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The Third Shinobi World War (第三次忍界大戦, Daisanji Ninkai Taisen) has been rarely shown in the series outside the Kakashi Gaiden. Because of a decline in national power, the reign of the Five Great Countries was crumbling. Along their borders, skirmishes with smaller nations broke out all the time. The prolonged war gradually spread its fires far and wide, until at last it developed into the Third Shinobi World War. This war turned into an unprecedented war of attrition, tormenting all nations with a shortage of war potential. Not even excluding a great power like Konoha, very young children were thrown unto the battlefield, losing their short lives.[1]
Konohagakure and Iwagakure fought across Kusagakure after the latter had infiltrated it in order to lay siege to the border of the Land of Fire. It was not until the destruction of the Kannabi Bridge that the war began turning in Konoha's favour. Sunagakure also participated in the war, as it was during this war that Sasori earned fame as Sasori of the Red Sand (赤砂のサソリ, Akasuna no Sasori), due to his ingenious puppets dying the sand red with his enemies' blood. Kumogakure was also seemingly a part of this war, with at least Konohagakure clashing with shinobi from this village.[2] Later on Kirigakure also partook in the war and used Rin as a guinea pig for an unknown experiment, resulting in Rin's death by Kakashi's hands.[3] The shinobi were adamant in retrieving Rin's body and not allowing it to fall into enemy hands at all costs.[4] They were however stopped by a grief-filled Obito. Also during this conflict, Madara Uchiha finally died, passing on his will to Obito.
Minato Namikaze became a hero during the war and gained fame as Konoha's Yellow Flash (木ノ葉の黄色い閃光, Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō). Kakashi Hatake, who was promoted to jōnin and gained his Sharingan from Obito Uchiha during the mission to destroy the Kannabi Bridge, also gained fame as Copy Ninja Kakashi (コピー忍者のカカシ, Kopī Ninja no Kakashi). Itachi Uchiha was traumatised by the violence of the war and grew to seek peace at any cost because of it; The rest of his life would be greatly affected by this experience. The Battle of Kikyō Pass, where Kabuto Yakushi was said to have been found orphaned (although this was later revealed to be a cover), took place in this war.
In Amegakure, Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and many other shinobi formed a group that fought the rule of Hanzō. Hanzō called in the assistance of Danzō and his Root ANBU, as well as held Konan hostage but failed to suppress the group. The confrontation between the two sides lead to a slaughter of all Amegakure and Root shinobi present by Nagato, with the exception of Hanzō who fled and to the death of Yahiko.
In the Tsuchigumo Kinjutsu Arc, Hiruzen Sarutobi made a peace treaty with the Tsuchigumo clan sometime during the war.
- It was claimed in Naruto Shippūden 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire that during this war, the missing-nin Hiruko was actively working to finish his Chimera Technique and have tracked Kakashi in order to brand him with his Puppet Curse. He claimed that, eventually, the Third Hokage ordered his assassination to be carried out by his former friends, the Sannin.
- It was claimed in Naruto Shippūden 4: The Lost Tower that Rōran was destroyed during this war.
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Herman J. Smith Jr., 60, of 711 Vine Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Elk Regional Health Center in St. Marys following a lengthy illness. He was born January 13, 1951 in St. Marys, a son of the late Herman J. and Anna B. Eckert Smith.
Louis Anthony "Lulu" Cherry, 76, of High Street, Johnsonburg, died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born January 21, 1935 in Johnsonburg, son of the late Tony and Emily (Papa) Cherry. He married Nancy (Grunthaner) Cherry, who survives. He lived all of his life in Johnsonburg and was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1954. He worked for Johnsonburg Borough for 40 years, retiring in 2009 as Street Supervisor. He was a member of Central Hose Company.
A new baler is at the top of Elk County Recycling Coordinator Bekki Titchner's wish list for the Community Recycling Center, located in the Stackpole Complex in St. Marys. Titchner recently submitted an application to the Stackpole Hall Foundation requesting a grant to help cover the cost of the new equipment.
HARRISBURG - A DuBois doctor who operated an osteopathic practice out of his home was charged Thursday with selling prescriptions to powerfully addictive narcotic medications in exchange for cash. According to a press release posted on the state Attorney General's website, Attorney General Linda Kelly identified the defendant as Dr. Rajendra Yande, 47, of 633 Maple Ave. in Dubois. Yande began his practice in Dubois in early 2008 and runs his daily operations out of his Maple Avenue home.
Joan C. DeVillars, 74, of Montgomery and formerly of Sinclairville, N.Y., and Kane, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in the Geisinger Medical Center at Danville. She was born in Jamestown, N.Y., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Doris (Billstone) Depledge. She was the widow of Ralph R. DeVillars, who preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 2010. She was a 1954 graduate of the Cassadaga Valley Central School and a 1957 graduate of the WCA Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse by four hospitals for over 50 years.
Barbara Jean Bruni, 76, of 112 Meadow Lane, Kersey, died Friday, July 29, 2011, at her home after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 27, 1934, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Floyd and Barbara Reuscher Hanes. On July 16, 1955, she married Ronald L. Bruni, who survives. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1952. She enjoyed her family and grandchildren and enjoyed playing cards and bingo.
Ken VanGiesen would be proud of his Kane community for the patriotism shown Thursday during his funeral procession from Kane Area High School to his final resting place at the Gibbs Hill Cemetery near Ludlow. Along the entire route, children and adults waved American flags and held signs to salute their hero, who was killed earlier this month while serving in Afghanistan with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Some along the 10-mile route placed the palm of their right hand against their chest as the procession passed by for the private burial ceremony.
The county's annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection will be held this year on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the electronics recycling site at the Stackpole Complex in St. Marys beginning at 9 a.m. According to recycling coordinator Bekki Titchner, the collection will allow area residents to dispose of much of the hazardous material that is not accepted at the ongoing paint and pesticide and bulbs and batteries collections.
With extensive cuts across the board to many critical programs in the state budget, officials at the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission (NCPRPDC) are feeling the heat. With projected revenue factored in for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, at first glance, officials may be facing a deficit of well over $3 million.
During the most recent Jay Township Supervisors meeting, several residents expressed concern over the dry, dusty roads, some requesting them to be watered down. Jim Burke said he spoke to State Representative Matt Gabler's office about the installation of a cell phone tower in the township. He added there is a site available for land acquisition which may make an ideal location. "A cell phone tower for the valley is long overdue," Burke said. Supervisor Francis Gustafson said he would like to see a group of 4-5 volunteers look such a project.


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Excellent point. Taste develops over time (and sometimes from one day to the next) and with experience. Be careful taking the statement "this is the best whisky I've ever had"* at face value from someone with limited experience. The statement is meaningless if the person has tasted only a handful of different drinks.
Context is also very important. I'm sure even a ho-hum whisky will leave a great impression when tasted for the first time with great company in a memorable environment - the distillery for example.
At the end of the day, smell/taste is very personal. What's great/awful to one person may be the complete opposite to another person - or the same person under different circumstances.
* by the same token "the worst whisky I've ever had" means nothing if the person has only tasted a few expressions.


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Farmer Liu Qiyuan poses among survival pods that he built and has... Foto di attualitàAgricoltore,Cina,Composizione orizzontale,Evento catastrofico,Industria edile,Pechino,Pianificazione di Emergenza,Provincia dell'Hebei,Ritratto,Sopravvivenza,VillaggioPhotographer ED JONESCollection: AFP 2012 AFPFarmer Liu Qiyuan poses among survival pods that he built and has also dubbed 'Noah's Arc', in a yard at his home in the village of Qiantun, Hebei province, south of Beijing on December 11, 2012. Inspired by the apocalyptic Hollywood movie '2012' and the 2004 Asian tsunami, Liu hopes that his creations consisting of a fibreglass shell around a steel frame will be adopted by government departments and international organisations for use in the event of tsunamis and earthquakes. Liu has built seven pods which are able to float on water, some of which have their own propulsion. The airtight spheres with varying interiors contain oxygen tanks and seatbelts with space for around 14 people, and are designed to remain upright when in water. AFP PHOTO / Ed Jones (Photo credit should read Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images)


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Seasons 52 in Tampa has a very limited and not very creative gluten free menu. The only thing on the menu with any flavor was the olive appetizer, which was great. Will not be returning.
They were very helpful and careful preparing my gluten free items. The server was very knowledgable on what was gluten free and what wasn't. The sushi and spring rolls on the gluten-free appetizer list were great, however, everything else was bland. I ordered the fish tacos with lettuce which did not have much flavor. The mashed potatoes were very plain-tasting as well. I was happy that they take gluten-free seriously.
Great food. Good service. Would like to see more GF options on menu - bread or crackers too would be a nice addition.
8930 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34108
Great food. Great service. Chef came out to talk to us about gluten free diet
2300 NW Executive Center Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33431
AHHHHMAZING! My husband and I always go here for special occasions because We know that I won't get sick! They take very big precautions for people with food allergies! The staff is very knowledgable about the whole menu! This is place has such a good atmosphere! Very romantic!
630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530
Very few GF options for salads with protein NO DESSERTS Why isn't price on GF menu?
3050 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Separate gluten sensitive menu. Limited choices - they have steak, chicken, salmon, etc. but they're all bland. They update seasonally but the menu doesn't seem to ever change for the GF options.
2300 NW Executive Center Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33431
This is the 4th time I have gone to Seasons 52 Burlington ma / Chesnut hill ma . Tonight I was at Boca raton one . Even with a menu that changes buy season , very good variety of gluten-free appetizers entrées and dessert. $$$ price wise but well worth it . I love the sushi and any fish dish .
1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Restaurant provided me with a GF menu upon request, which had 4 appetizer options, 4 salad options, 6 entrees, 6 sides, and 2 deserts. Portions aren't big, so expect to order an entree plus a salad or appetizer. Prices aren't low, but food quality was good and server was eager to please.
2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Watch out for substitutions they make on the GF menu. Ordered salad and it stated gorgonzola cheese and they substituted blue cheese. It was buried underneath the spinach and when asked the waiter he had to ask the chef. Yep, didn't take long for the pain to take hold. Great wedding anniversary.
1689 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
They offer a separate menu with apps, salads, entrees and desserts. Good variety
11611 Ellison Wilson Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408
Always delicious, never a problem & great gf desert options.
3050 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Offered a separate menu for various restricted diets, which is great because I don't have to rely on my servers knowledge about GF options. The options were diverse, from apps to desserts, and all looked tasty. I was very pleased and would go again.
3050 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Great GF menu built seasonally. I really enjoyed they entire experience of this restaurant including outstanding customer service. (Summer selections) My meal: --Summer corn soup: light and fresh. --Organic spinach salad with goat cheese raspberries and pine nuts: well balanced. --Wood grilled pork tenderloin(with brocolini, mushrooms and polenta) pork was perfectly cooked! Very moist. Mushrooms were not slimy or earthy. The only down fall was the Polenta...it was very heavily seasoned with herbs yet tasted very 'flat' and I didn't waste much time or room on it. We will go back next time were on town!
6 Wayside Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
Beautiful atmosphere. But just average food. The gluten free menu was a bit frustrating. The first items under starters turned out to NOT be gluten free. Found this out after I placed my order & server came out to say that soups are not gluten free after all. The main dish was ok and dessert was ok. But would not go out of my way to eat here. Too bad, really think they could be better, but get the feeling they would rather do just barely enough to get by where gluten free is concerned.
7700 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32836
The services was ok, however that even the manager came to get my order, when the order came out IT WAS WRONG!!! No apologized!!! Did not changed my plate plus I waited over 10 minutes to get the right sides. Yes! The manager give me my dinner for free. However who care if I did not needed to paid. When I run the possibility to get sick. Poor appetizer choices. This restaurant specialized on healthy choices, organic or natural food but for sure they loosing their marked. Poor experience overall!!!!
5096 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
New fave restaurant! Had a few cocktails, gf ahi tuna roll, edamame, Turkey chili, Greek salad and lemon curd dessert with friends. A little on the pricey side, but def worth it.
7863L Tysons Corner, McLean, VA 22102
I do not have celiac's disease but am very gluten intolerant. The staff had a decent menu for gf, lactose intolerant, vegan as well as vegetarians. Had yummy food and even desserts I could partake in. No sickness afterwards and healthy to boot! Would love to see one of these in Baltimore, MD;)
2300 NW Executive Center Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33431
We ate here last night and the food was great. I called ahead to insure they could make my food safely as a celiac and the manager was confident and described their safety measures. He said to insure the waiter writes gluten free or celiac on the ticket and you will be safe. our waitress did a great job insuring everything was correct with our order as the manager indicated. though, she offered us their flat breads and gluten filled deserts, I'm sure she meant no harm. the food was phenomenal. while it seemed like it would be plain and boring based on the gluten free options. I was seriously wrong with that. it was well seasoned and very tasty. great sides too. the end story is it was safe as a celiac, I didn't get sick. and the food was great. no hassle no fuss.
90 Perimeter Center W, Dunwoody, GA 30346
The employees seem clueless and the food isn't great at all. not worth the trip
463 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Ah-ma-zing!!!! Lobster tail app, mixed green salad, salmon & roasted veggies, & both GF dessert options! So delicious! Well educated staff on CC, & GF diet! Hubby said this would be r weekly date spot if we lived here!
1770 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Staff very attentive to our needs. Love that all meals under 500 calories. We enjoyed the live piano music.
11611 Ellison Wilson Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408
Excellent service, well informed staff, delicious food!
8650 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Just ate here. My food was ok....didn't realize that their gluten free menu also was very low calorie...delicious but when i asked for butter on my broccoli rabe the waitress had a fit. ????
8930 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34108
The gluten-free menu has some fine choices. I had delicious fish tacos served in lettuce cups for lunch. Delicious! The server was pleasant and informed.
7700 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32836
Excellent service. Great menu choices. They messed up our gluten free order and then proceeded to give us all lunch free. Now that's an awesome restaurant!
5096 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Separate allergy menus are available and everything is fresh and very good!
7700 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32836
Excellent. Lots of choices. Separate Gluten Free menu. Great atmosphere. Very knowledgable and accommodating. Will definitely go here next year when in town. Healthy choices as each menu item is under 475 calories.
245 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35243
I have not been diagnosed very long so this hasn't been as easy time for me. For thanksgiving this year I just didn't feel up to cooking so my fiancé and I went to seasons 52 to dinner. I have read a lot about my condition and know that some restaurants leave a lot to be desired when it comes to eating GF so this was our first time venturing out since my diagnosis. First of all we were immediately pleased. The atmosphere was splendid. The wait staff friendly and actually knowledgeable about GF! I couldn't believe it. Prior to retrieving the GF menu (which was NOT a xeroxed sheet of paper but a smaller, lovely replica of the regular menu) our server explained that not only could would they accommodate a GF diet but many others including vegetarian, vegan, sodium restricted, etc. From what I've been reading up on the food that is offered as GF can sometimes also be taste-free but my trout dinner was SO good it was exactly what I would have eaten prior to my diagnosis. The gala apple slaw, carrots and mashed potatoes were SO good I couldn't believe I was at a restaurant and eating GF and not feeling deprived. I left the restaurant feeling more hopeful than I had in a very long time. Sorry for going on and on like that!
90 Perimeter Center W, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Very limited GF options. Wish they would expand it to match their current menus. Could be great with a few changes.
8930 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34108
The one in Naples, FL has a nice gluten free menu. Nicky our server was great! We have never be disappointed.
4505 La Jolla Village Drive #1, San Diego, CA 92122
Not only are they GF-knowledgeable, but they also have good food and some of the best service in San Diego - and beyond! Time and time again, it's really impressive to even a tough critic (me)!
245 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35243
Visited while interviewing in area. Loved the atmosphere here. Live jazz piano/singer. Had the salmon and it was prepared perfectly -- didn't have any symptoms afterward. A little pricey, but a great place with several GF options available. Will be back!!
2300 NW Executive Center Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Alway delicious! Portion controlled so dieters never worry. Gluten free items!
7863L Tysons Corner, McLean, VA 22102
Fabulous restaurant safe for celiacs....in the middle of a mall (Tysons I). Dedicated space on the grill for GF grill items, including burgers and chicken. Separate, extensive menu of delicious GF options. Menu changes each season. Informed, meticulous staff.
2000 Rte 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Food was delicious. Our waiter, Brian, was extremely sensitive to concerns regarding foods and potential reactions. Food choices for celiac were limited and no gluten-free beers available... but plenty of wine options and the fresh fish was delicious with veggies and roasted potatoes.
630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530
great staff. romantic and fancy. great gf menu. great food.
463 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
they have options but they need to actually make gluten free menu not here is the menu take of the bun. they don't have gluten free breads
160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
One of my favorite restaurants ever!!!! Best places for all special occasions or wanting to splurge a bit (it can get expensive but sooo worth it). Have a dedicated gfree menu which is great so you don't have to play 20 questions with the waiter. Haha amazing food and they totally work with you so you're happy with your choice! Can't forget the amazing drinks either :)
8687 North Central Expressway b307, Dallas, TX 75225
Great GF menu - lots of choices and the staff is knowledgable
1689 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
It was good. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The food was good. Not really fabulous but it wasn't bad. It is expensive I ordered water and wood smoked pork and it was &18.90 without the tip. They do have a gluten free menu, you just have to ask for it.
1689 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
The food is fabulous and no item is more than 475 calories!
2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Not bad. If you stick to simply prepared, not marinated meat & steamed veggies, its ok.
2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Crappy, snooty, expensive place that will poison you. The waitress recommend the vegetable soup. I said 'You can bring me anything, as long as it is gluten free'. After a few bites, I asked if the soup had barley. Later I learned 'Yep. Is that a problem?' Thanks idiots, for making me sick for days, sensitizing me for months, and shorting my life.
7300 Lone Star Drive, Plano, TX 75024
Delicious low calorie gluten free menu. Very knowledgeable staff.
1770 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
I recently dined at Seasons 52 for the first time. I was very impressed with their food and they had a good selection of GF meals. Even more impressive was the staff's willingness to double check items, and even check if items not on the GF menu could be altered to suit a GF diet. An additional bonus is that everything on the menu is under 500 calories, so if you happen to be counting calories too, this is the place for you.
3050 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
I visited recently and the GF menu was great! I had the house salad and pork tenderloin. Everything was delicious!! I highly recommend Seasons 52 if you are looking for great GF options.
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Miniature Schnauzer
Basic Miniature Schnauzer Information
- Lifespan: 12 - 14 years
- Height: 12 - 14 inches
- Weight: 13 - 15 pounds
Medical Conditions Seen in Miniature Schnauzers
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Portosystemic Shunt
- Pancreatitis
- Von Willebrand's Disease
- Urolithiasis
- Cataracts
- Hypothyroidism
- Atopy
- Fanconi's Syndrome
- Chronic Valvular Disease
- Comedone Syndrome
- Cryptorchidism
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
Miniature Schnauzer Traits
- Joggin Partner
- Lap Dog
- Good with Children
- Warm Weather
- Cold Weather
- Grooming Requirements
- Shedding
- Barking
- Ease of Training
Miniature Schnauzer History
- The miniature schnauzer was developed from crossing standard schnauzers with affenpinschers, miniature pinschers, poodles and possibly fox terriers and Scottish terriers. Some accounts even include the Pomeranian. They were developed in Germany in the late 1800s.
- The breed was developed as a small farm dog and ratter.
- The schnauzer is the only terrier not originating from European Isle stock.
- The earliest record of a miniature schnauzer is from 1888. The earliest record of one being exhibited in a dog show is from 1899.
- The name schnauzer comes from the German word, schnauze, meaning snout, possibly because of the heavy whiskers.
- The first miniature schnauzers came to America in 1924.
- The standard and miniature schnauzer were at first considered variants of the same breed, and were shown together at early dog shows. They were divided into separate breeds in 1899 in Germany, and in 1926 in America.
- After World War II, miniature schnauzers began to grow in popularity, eventually peaking as America's 3rd most popular breed.
Miniature Schnauzer Behavior Concerns
- Makes a loyal and fun companion, as well as an excellent watchdog.
- Playful and good with children.
- Bold, watchful, busy, and often mischievous.
- Takes a second to get to know strangers, but is then quite friendly.
- Most get along well with other dogs.
- Gets along with other pets.
- Does best with reward-based training involving food or games.
- Learns quickly, but also bores quickly, and may come up with its own ideas.
- Some tend to bark a lot, which should be discouraged from an early age.
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- Makes a lively and alert housedog.
- Its exercise needs can be met with a long walk or short run, along with a vigorous game. They also need a chance to sniff and explore in a safe place or on leash.
- Miniature schnauzers tend to enjoy and do well at dog parks.
- Games and tricks provide needed mental exercise.
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- Coat is hard and wiry, longer on the legs, muzzle, and eyebrows.
- The coat needs combing once or twice weekly.
- Many pet owners elect to have their dogs professionally groomed, or clipped into a trim that is more easily cared for. This must be repeated every other month.
- Show dogs must have their coat plucked and stripped.
- Shedding is below average.
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- Miniature schnauzers tend to stay in good weight or to be slightly overweight.
- Adult dogs should be fed a balanced diet, with restricted calories if the dog starts to gain too much weight.
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The Royals have a huge opportunity to secure a vital series victory with ace James Shields squaring off against the White Sox's Jose Quintana on Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field.
After dropping a 3-1 decision in Monday's opener, Kansas City evened the set with a 7-1 win on Tuesday night.
Shields (9-5, 3.70 ERA) will be looking to help the Royals win their first series since July 9, when they took two of three against Tampa Bay.
After a rough stretch for his lofty standards, Shields has settled down in his last three starts, posting a 2.29 ERA over that stretch.
His last start was not classic Shields, though. The right-hander allowed four runs (three earned) in 5 2/3 innings and KC fell, 5-4, to the Red Sox on Friday.
Royals manager Ned Yost questioned himself for pulling Shields in the sixth inning, with his club holding a 4-3 lead and a runner on second with two outs. Jonny Gomes, pinch-hitting for Jackie Bradley Jr., hit a go-ahead two-run homer off lefty reliever Scott Downs.
"I should have stuck with Shields to get us through that inning. He was at 111 pitches [actually, 112], Bradley was 0-for-2 off him, and I just outsmarted myself," Yost said.
But Shields dazzled in the two starts before the loss to Boston, going seven solid innings consecutively. He struck out 10 and allowed zero runs against his former team on July 7 in a 6-0 win over the Rays. Then, he surrendered two runs while striking out eight in a 5-1 loss vs. the Tigers on July 12.
Quintana has evolved into one of the White Sox's most reliable starters.
His last six outings have been magnificent, as the left-hander has posted a 1.77 ERA in 40 2/3 innings to go with 46 strikeouts.
Quintana's 3.26 ERA ranked 16th in the American League entering Tuesday, ahead of decorated starters such as Jered Weaver, Max Scherzer and Hiroki Kuroda, among others.
Quintana's improved strikeout numbers have been the most encouraging sign.
Quintana posted a 5.3 strikeout per nine ratio in 2012, then a 7.4 ratio the following season. This year, it sits at 8.3. He's coming off a no-decision last Friday against the Astros. Quintana allowed two runs in five innings, while striking out eight.
This will be Quintana's third outing of the season against the Royals. He lost on June 13 (six runs in six innings) as well as May 21 (three runs in 7 1/3 innings).
Royals: Vargas not likely for Sunday
Left-hander Jason Vargas is still feeling the effects of his July 9 appendectomy when he throws, so it's unlikely that he'll return to the rotation on Sunday against the Indians.
"He still feels it pulling a little bit when he throws so, of course, that's all going to have to go away. He's going to have to throw without discomfort," Yost said.
That makes Bruce Chen, who has started in Vargas' place twice, the probable starter on Sunday. Chen notched his 82nd career win -- tying him with Mariano Rivera for the most by a Panamanian-born player -- against the White Sox on Tuesday.
White Sox: Abreu rests back
Chicago played without its most lethal bat in Tuesday's loss, as rookie Jose Abreu sat with back stiffness.
Abreu missed his first game since sitting out 14 contests from late May to early June with left ankle tendinitis.
"His ankle has been fine. This is just more of you can see him stretching his back and doing some moves that you know it doesn't quite feel right," Ventura said. "It's just more to give him a day."
Abreu must wait until Wednesday for the chance to extend his hitting streak to 13 games, and collect a hit in 31 of his last 32 games.
The rookie leads MLB in home runs (29) and slugging percentage (.619).
Worth noting
• Mike Moustakas collected his third career two-homer game on Tuesday, while also driving in three runs.
• Adam Eaton waited until the ninth inning on Tuesday -- a two-out single off Royals closer Greg Holland -- to extend his hitting streak to nine games.
Jackson Alexander is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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No other place in the Engadine can boast so many hours of sunshine as Celerina. That the sun-drenched village shines in a special light is also due to the charming village center with its typical Engadine houses.
Thanks to innovative hotels there is always something going on in Celerina – a concert, a party, always small, but always well arranged and therefore attractive. Every August, the New-Orleans Jazz Scene meets here to indulge for three days in good old Jazz from New Orleans. But also visitors who seek peace and quiet will find it: on the plain with its spase forests in whose heart the Stazersee, a supremely romantic lake invites you to take a dip.
The mountain trains at Celerina leading high up offer breathtaking views. Connoisseurs of fine cuisine will find the resort town's only mountain restaurant on Muottas Muragl, which in the evening invites you to enjoy "Mountain Dining" and in daytime offers hikers challenging paths with panoramic views of Upper Engadines lakes.
Mountainbikers find demanding trails on Corviglia/Marguns, and families with children enjoy themselves on the large playground at the Marguns Mountain Station. Children frolic in the new lakeside splashing pool. The return to Celerina takes place via the Fairytale Trail or down the slope by Trottinett scooter.
- Segantini-Museum – dedicated to the painter Giovanni Segantini who spent the final five years of his life in the Engadine.
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- Celerina New Orleans Jazz Festival – meeting ground of national and international Jazz luminaries (August).
- Cattle descent – festive procession at the end of the Alpine summer (September).
- Christmas Market (December).
- Sinfonia Konzert – music of the highest standard presented by the Engadin Symphony Orchestra (December).


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Read Review details ►A great, ageless fragrance. I first started using it back in the late 70s. As my other two favourites (Antidote & Knize Ten) are no longer available, I shall be using and enjoying the special lavender aroma in Pour un Homme almost constantly.
Written by Barry B. on May 21, 2013
Read Review details ►I have been using Pour un homme for over half a century and it is still the best. Most of today's colognes stay in the room 30 minutes after you've left.
Written by Pierre Michel on January 28, 2013
Read Review details ►I love this fragrance. It is my favorite.
Written by Norman on January 01, 2013
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