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Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Jan. 16.
Canasta winners were Rose Blakesley, first; Maxine May, second; and Joan Chubick, third.
Gwen Sandeman won the door prize.
Barb Bills hosted cards and chatter Wednesday.
Creston Lions Club
Creston Lions Club met the evening of Jan. 8 at The Pizza Ranch. Twenty-seven members, spouses and guests were present. President Tom Braymen opened and presided over the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Lion Delmer Brown. Guests were Second Vice District Gov. Patrick Parker and one prospective member.
The business meeting included minutes and treasurer's report. Parker presented the following awards: 45-year membership chevrons to Tom Henderson and Roger Turk; 40-year membership chevron to Tom Braymen; 25-year membership chevron posthumously to Wilbur Ricks; and 15-year membership chevron to Delmer Brown. Parker thanked all the Lions members for their many years of service to the organization.
New members were installed by Parker; they are: Jodi Johnson, sponsored by Rudy Ehm; the Rev. Gideon and Jhona Lyn Gallo, sponsored by Tom Henderson; and Susan Weight, sponsored by Beth Perry.
The annual spud supper plans were discussed. It will be 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at First United Methodist Church. Tickets are available from Lions members.
Creston Lions held its regular Tuesday noon meeting Jan. 15 at The Pizza Ranch. Lion President Tom Braymen opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Delmer Brown gave the meal blessing. The membership application for Alice Brown was approved.
Several items of business were discussed and tickets for the Feb. 28 spud supper were passed out to be sold to the public. Secretary and treasurer reports were approved.
The public is reminded used eyeglasses and hearing aids are collected by Lions. Containers are at Walmart, memorial room at the restored Creston Depot, Farm and Home, Southern Prairie YMCA, First Christian Church, First United Methodist Church and the rectory re-run shop. There will be a container also at the spud supper.
The next regular meeting of Creston Lions will be 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at The Pizza Ranch.
Chapter LG P.E.O.
Chapter LG P.F.O. met Jan, 15 at the home of Lynn Baker with Alice Bowers serving as cohostess. Fifteen members and one visitor responded to roll call.
Rosalie Denton read the winter president's letter from Barbara Moore to the chapter, wishing a happy new year full of exciting challenges and successes.
Jean Paul presented the program for Founder's Day.
The next regular meeting will be Feb. 5 at the Christian Church with Irene Francis as hostess and Lori Scott as cohostess.
The birthday luncheon will be Feb. 12 at Adams Street Espresso.
P.E.O. Chapter AZ
The regular business meeting of P.E.O. Chapter AZ was held Nov. 7 at Van Gelder Clothing with Judy Woods and Chris Van Gelder as hostesses. The meeting was conducted by the president, Karla Hynes. Twenty-three members were present.
An invitation was received from Chapter LG to a fundraising auction Nov. 13 at Salem Lutheran Church. Sandy McNichols said today (Nov. 7) was Margaret Weisshaar's 101 birthday and members should send cards.
Hynes moved the chapter be Emma Johnson's sponsor as she applies for the P.E.O. Star Scholarship. Christy Whited seconded the motion, and the voice vote was pro. Johnson's great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and sister are P.E.O. members.
Sharon Bennett gave the program on projects. Through P.E.O. projects, millions of dollars are avaiable to women to continue their educations.
The last regular meeting was Dec. 4 at Salem Lutheran Church.
Super 8 Card Club
Super 8 Card Club met Jan. 17 at Regency Park center.
High was Lee Fresh; second high was Beulah McDonald and low was Leta Larkin.
The next meeting will be Feb. 21 with Lee Fresh as hostess at the center.
Creston United Methodist Women
The first meeting of the New Year for Creston United Methodist Women was the executive meeting held Jan. 3. Jerrie Henderson, president, conducted the business.
On Jan. 13, members of United Methodist Women led the worship services with the theme "The Journey of United Methodist Women."
Circle meetings were held at the church Jan. 17.
The morning circle met at 9:30 a.m. with Velma Riegel as hostess. Chairperson Susan Weight conducted the business meeting. Eleven members were present. Plans for the public dinner to be served Feb. 17 were discussed. The circle will be hostesses for the guest night scheduled for April 4.
The program titled "Preparing Our Priorities" was led by Beth Perry. Members helped with reading parts and a special version of bingo was played.
The evening circle met at 7 p.m. with 12 members present. Chairperson Rosalie Denton presided. The Feb. 17 public dinner plans were discussed. The circle will be in charge of the program for guest night April 4.
Jerrie Henderson led the program "Preparing Our Priorities."
The young women's circle met for a light supper and program under the guidance of Kay Ritter. Six were present. The subject of "Immigration" was discussed. The newly-formed circle will meet again in April.
Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
Greater Regional Medicai Center Auxiliary met Monday at the MAP Conference Room with 10 members and Annette Rice present. Cindy Cochran conducted the meeting.
There was no administrator's report.
Four volunteers were trained for information guides January 2013..
More guides and gift shop volunteers are always needed. If interested, call volunteer services at 782-3553.
Rice gave a IHA Auxiliary and volunteer news update.
Brian Schon, director of clinic services, gave a report to the board.
Joanne Chubick gave a gift shop report. The gift shop buyers will attend market in February.
Scholarship forms have been forwarded to the area schools.
A bloodmobile will be held Feb. 25 at Trinity Lutheran Hall.
A review was completed of the 2013 calendar.
Legislative Day will be Feb. 27. Some members will attend.
The membership drive is held each year in January, February and March. Yearly dues are $5 for each auxiliary and hospice or $10 for both. All dues may be sent to Volunteer Services, 1700 W. Towntine St., Ste. 3, Creston, IA 50801.
A book sale will be held Feb. 19 and 20.
The jewelry sales for the year are April 9, Sept. 10 and Dec. 17, 2013.
The next meeting will be Feb. 11.
Rebecca Circle
Rebecca Circle met 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the First Christian Church with four members present.
Twila Brant opened the meeting with the DWF prayer.
Secretary's report was read and approved.
Treasurer's report was given. Twenty-five dollars has been given to the Christmas basket. There is $62.50 in the treasurery.
Old business: Bev Roberts took Christmas presents to shut-ins.
The church bulletins were not delivered because of the flu at the nursing homes.
Midge Scurlock reported on the meeting she attended in Des Moines. She took more training for Elders Sunday.
Sue Adams gave the lesson about the Woman at the Well.
The next meeting will be 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the home of Twila Brant.


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Narcissus, who fell in love with his own image as reflected in a still pool, exemplifies the seductive dangers of introversion and the contemplation of one's own endlessly fascinating self. Only in the case of the wittiest, most penetrating, and mercilessly honest observers may the fruits of such perverse labor transcend a third party's natural disgust for the matter at hand.
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Lupita Nyong'o was just nominated for an Oscar, which means that we'll have over a month more of her flawless red carpet appearances, magazine spreads, and interviews. Apparently, we'll also get some skin lightening fuckery, thanks to Vanity Fair.
The magazine is featuring the actress in its Vanities section, and has posted a preview photo of Nyong'o from the accompanying shoot. Unfortunately, the image shows Nyong'o's skin color as being lighter than it actually is.
See for yourself:
The stunning @Lupita_Nyongo photographed for our February #Vanities section http://t.co/5bsPDFCFEs pic.twitter.com/a2460sqs8T
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) January 15, 2014
Could this be a trick of light? Previous Vanities shoots feature lighting that washes out their subjects. Photo shoot lighting and red carpet lighting is probably different. Still, at official event photos, Nyong'o's skin looks much darker even though she is also under a lot of bright lights in those situations.
Can we discuss @VanityFair's pic of Lupita, on the right? Anyone see a difference? �� pic.twitter.com/lt9uDm7CYZ
— April (@ReignOfApril) January 15, 2014
There's also video from this shoot, where Nyong'o's skin does look somewhat washed out in some of the frames, yet not to the extent seen in the final product.
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Mathis takes third as Cuche bows out in style
With his second podium in his twelfth World Cup race, the stock of twenty year old HEAD World Cup Rebel, Marcel Mathis has grown even further. With so much depending on the race, Mathis kept his cool and delivered when it mattered. With Ted Ligety looking to overhaul the lead of Marcel Hirscher in the race for the Giant Slalom Globe and Hirscher keeping one eye on the Overall, the permutations coming into the race were numerous. Ligety caught an edge on the first run when it looked like he was heading for the first run lead after being almost a second ahead of his main rival. Hirscher went on to win the race and thus take the Giant Slalom Globe.
Marcel Mathis is a rising star. The man comes from a ski racing family and has the benefit of his father being the serviceman for Bode Miller. "Through my father I have learned more," he admitted, "I have learned how to use my skis and stay strong in certain situations," he continued. Racing in front of the Austrian crowd was a big thrill for him and he used this to his advantage as he pulled in an immense second run that saw him open up a huge lead from starting with the ninth best first run time.
Racer after racer failed to dislodge him from the leaders enclosure and it took a super human effort from Hirscher to grab the lead and then Reichelt split the two. Mathis had produced a similar performance in the Giant Slalom in Bansko earlier in the season to again place third.
The second run had started with the final curtain being drawn on Didier Cuche's career as he raced the run in 1950's clothing and skis. Cuche is one of the most respected and admired racer's of his time and this was a fitting way for the Great man to bid farewell to the racing side of the sport. The rest of the field paid homage to Cuche by attempting to recreate his trademark ski flip after their run.
It was interesting to see Ted Ligety taking to the second run on next years ski. With the Globe having slipped out of his grasp, Ligety used the chance to race his last Giant Slalom run on next years ski: And who was fastest on the second run? Ted Ligety!
While the farewell to Cuche was the highlight of the day, Mathis is a name to follow for the future.
1. Marcel Hirscher (AUT)
2. Hannes Reichelt (AUT)
3. Marcel Mathis (AUT) HEAD
13. Kjetil Jansrud (NOR) HEAD
14. Truls Ove Karlsen (NOR) HEAD
16. Aksel Lund Svindal (NOR) HEAD
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Liam and Jamie Cosgrove's different religious upbringings didn't get in the way of their friendship during their college years, and they've learned to apply both faiths to their married lives as they now raise two young children, including a baby boy.
Liam Cosgrove, 36, served as an altar boy in the Catholic church when he lived in Virginia, Florida and Maryland during his father's career in the Navy. Jamie Cosgrove, 33, attended synagogue as she grew up with her parents in New Jersey, and continued to do so during visits home when she and her future husband were attending Penn State. They were "casually dating" after they met at the university, she said, and they kept in touch when he later worked overseas, until they got back together in 2006.
And it didn't take long for their parents to see it would be a good union.
"They knew we were right for each other," Jamie Cosgrove said of her parents. "His mom and dad welcomed me with open arms," she said. "They're very interested in learning about Jewish traditions."
"It never seemed to be a big deal," Liam Cosgrove, an aviation engineer, said. "Two good people find something that they like about each other. If faith holds them apart, there's something wrong about how you're interpreting your faith. That's the way I look at it."
The couple's 2-year-old daughter and 3-month-old son will be attending Hebrew school at a synagogue in St. Mary's, Jamie Cosgrove said, as they celebrate Christmas and Easter, amid a continuing tradition of visits to St. Mary's by her parents for Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
"Our children get the best of both worlds," the Naval Air Systems Command public affairs officer said. "We're going to try to teach our children about both."
"Christianity is easily accessible in our culture," Liam Cosgrove said. "Judaism, you have to kind of go out of your way. You do learn [in Hebrew school] a little bit of another language. That is an educational value."
As the Cosgroves and their children grow and draw upon two religious backgrounds, they expect to put the principles of their faiths in practice beyond their respective houses of worship.
"It's more important how you conduct yourself in [daily life], and not an hour on Sunday," Liam Cosgrove said.


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Volunteers are defined as members of the University who give time and expertise without receiving or expecting monetary pay. The purpose of involving volunteers in key roles is to increase the effectiveness of salaried staff in carrying out the mission of the University and to provide personal development opportunities for each volunteer.
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I received this as a Christmas present from my daughter and I love it!! The glue that holds the necklace rack has given away. Don't know how to repair it. Any suggestions. Its not the rack on the door side but the back side. Thanks for suggestions!
I actually attached this to a wall in my closet. It has so much space that I bought even more jewelry and still have space for more. The quality of the mirror is nice, no distortion. One of my best purchases....
Over the Door Mirror Cabinet
ITEM#: 11603045Keep your jewelry organized and conserve space with this full length mirror cabinet. Hang over the door or mount on the wall, this cabinet features a black frame and a shatterproof mirror. If mounted to a wall, this mirror cabinet makes picking out your favorite accessories easy because it can hold items at eye level. At four feet tall and 14 inches wide, this piece has enough space to house a large jewelry collection.
Add extra storage space for your accessories with this over-the-door jewelry armoire and mirror. When closed, the cabinet is a long mirror housed in a smart black frame. When opened, the cabinet reveals ample storage to keep your items organized with specific spots for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. A second mirror is mounted inside for your convenience.
- Materials: Metal/glass
- Finish: Black
- Armoire is a smart addition to your jewelry collection
- Features an inside mirror and a black frame
- Jewelry hangs at eye level
- Hangs over the door or mounts to the wall
- Good reflection
- Shatterproof mirror
- Dimensions: 14 inches wide x 48 inches high x 4.25 inches deep
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Stores Lots of Jewelry
I actually attached this to a wall in my closet. It has so much space that I bought even more jewelry and still have space for more. The quality of the mirror is nice, no distortion. One of my best purchases.Read More
Bought this as a gift for my wife.
Great packaging and installation was easy.Read More
I like this cabinet. I have had it for a few years now. It allows for a lot of room and different jewelry. Complaints: The earring holders are not conducive to earrings depending on the back of them. There is too much space for rings and not enough space for bracelets and necklaces.Read More
Hidden gem
This is a nice piece and it holds a lot of jewelry. I like that it's hidden behind the door and does not take up extra space in my modestly sized bedroom.Read More
Well designed, sturdy
This was pretty easy to put together and I currently have it hanging on the inside of my closet door. Lots of ample storage (I don't have enough jewelry to fill it up!) My only issue is that the outside coating seems to be coming off from the top where I open it.Read More
This jewelry cabinet is awesome!
After looking at many wall mount jewelry armoire cabinets, I came across this mirrored over the door model on Overstock.com. It was so much less expensive than many of the wall mount ones I viewed, but the thing I really love about it is it has a TON of storage space. If you really look at the insides of other models, and count how many hooks they have for necklaces, etc., then compare them to this one, you will see how much roomier this one is! This one has hooks and compartments on both sides (both the main half and the half that is the door. When it's fully opened...wow! Huge. A terrific value for the price! It is very well made, made in the USA which is a BIG plus for me, and just quality all the way around. I hung about 25 necklaces and still have room for more (tons of hooks). And it has rows and rows of perforated units where you can hang all your earrings. But what I did is cut the plastic on the end of each row and slipped all my bracelets over them. The plastic material was so sturdy, each row hold about 15 bracelets without any sag whatsoever. And there are 4 rows! It also has three or four rows of little lift out compartments, like little drawers for brooches, or whatever. And it has rows and rows of slits on the top section to insert rings. It would hold about 100 rings! My unit was black wood, although I thought I was getting a white one, but it's okay. I'm so impressed with it, I don't care. I can always paint it later if I decide to. Installation is a snap. If you want to hang it over the back of a door, you undo 2 screws on the back of the unit, place the door hanger hook over the screw holes and put the screws back in with a simple screwdriver. Took about 5 minutes. Then, the hooks just go over the top of the door. I ended up putting in drywall mollies and then screwing it into the wall - the unit also comes with screws and brackets if you want a wall mount. It also doubles as a wardrobe mirror on your wall or door back! Excellent value and I am VERY happy with this quality product : )Read More
You Get What You Pay For
As others have said, it holds quite a lot of jewelry and takes up little room on the back of a door. The large mirror on the door as well as the smaller one inside are nice touches. The price, relative to other jewelry storage units that hold the same quantity, is a bargain. Here's the downside. Be prepared to do a little handywork. Once hung on my door, I started loading the unit. I opened and closed the door maybe 4 times and, whammo, out popped both screws on the bottom hinge. The screws are very short and barely bite into the frame which is inadequate considering the door has a mirror in it and is heavy. Thankfully my husband came to the rescue and replaced the screws on both hinges with much longer and wider screws. I worry though that the soft particle board of the frame the new screws are in will eventually wear out resulting in the replacements screws popping out just like the original ones did.Read More
Great value
I purchased this for my 22 year old daughter. Was a little hesitant because the pictures on line were not very good but I read all the positive reviews and figured that many people could not be wrong. Am I glad I did! This thing is awesome. Great value for the money. My husband attached the "over-the-door" hangers to the cabinet in 2 minutes and we hung it inside her closet door. Her room is so small that she does not have room for a large chest jewelry box (on legs) and she also wanted a full length mirror, but had no room for that either. This solved both problems. It held all her jewelry -even the huge chunky stuff she was just throwing in a drawer because it was so large. It's all there, organized, not tangled, right at her fingertips. She loves it and I am once again satisfied with an Overstock purchase.Read More
First----AMERICAN made!!! Bonus! I didn't realize that. So A. no assembly required other than attaching brackets and B. SUPERIOR quality!!! This piece is large -- almost a full size door mirror. And holds a TON of jewelry! Looks great and so functional! What a great combination!!! LOVE, LOVE LOVE it!!!! Overstock delivers again!!!Read More
Well worth the Money! Excellent product!
I was somewhat dismayed when I first opened the box (by the way, the packaging was superb! Not a single scratch!) because I had ordered a white armoire and received a black one! It was so pretty in black that I kept it. It holds a lot of different types of jewelry with assorted length options for necklaces. The area for rings are easily used for earrings (non-hoop type), and the mirror is an added feature since I did not have anything close to a full length mirror in the room. True to Overstock's outstanding history with me as I had experienced on several previous orders, I would recommend this jewelry armoire for anyone searching for a product made in the good old USA! No "construction" necessary, it came all assembled and hangs over a closet door beautifully. ***** Excellent!Read More
Questions & Answers
Hello kathy, we suggest using the Aleene's Fabric Glue Tack Pack 5/Pkg, item 16648752. We think this will help fix the Over the Door Mirror Cabinet. Have a great day.
Why did you choose this product?
Good price and 700+ reviews
I have it & mom wants one. Bday gift.
long necklace space
love it use
I make and sell jewelry at a boutique. One is for my personal jewelry and one for jewelry ready to go in the boutique as space becomes available. This is perfect for my needs!!
description and reviews
For my daughters 25 birthday gift.
much neeeded
I think this is a unique way to storage your jwelery !!
I know someone who has it. I like it.
It's an item I needed to organize my jewlery
I think it will fit in my space well and looks like it will hold a lot of my costume jewelry.
Black color nice, for storage
Looks sharp, holds a lot of jewelry
Good reviews. Looks like it has the space and configuration i would like.
Because I needed a space saving solution to a full length mirror. The jewelry armoire is a bonus and the reviews sealed the deal.
for my jewelry and dressing up
Looked like a great idea to store jewelry out of the way and I don't have a large mirror in our bedroom.
How many earrings, bracelets, necklaces can it hold? Is the magnet strong enough so that the door stays closed? Are the earring slats small enough to hold post earrings?
Hello de5itn4, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the information you have requested is currently unavailable. You will receive an email notification once an answer is posted. Have a great day.
I have this and love it. I recently moved and cannot locate the metal hanger pieces. Can they be replaced?
Hello ecleage, thank you for your inquiry; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
Does this come with the hangers? If i want to put it on a door?
Hello mj, this cabinet does include the hangers to put on a door. Thank you for shopping with us! A.C.
Yes, it does come with two L-type metal pieces with which you can hang them on the door.
yes, but you will have to purchase a little hook and eye to keep it closed, these are cheap a the hardware store. I love this.
my door is wide but I want to hang it over the door. what is the width of the hook?
Hello amshah, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the information you have requested is currently unavailable. We will continue to try and answer this for you. You will receive an email notification once an answer is posted. Have a great day.
It not good for a wide door at all I had to put it for my bathroom door
Is the interior made of tarnish resistant materials?
It appears to be.
My door will probably not have enough clearance to hang the mirror, but I do not want to hang it on a wall. Will the hardware work to mount to a door? I am interested in seeing the manual.
I would not try to hang it on a door..you need mollybolts for it.
you need mollybolts for it.
Can you tell me the name of the manufacturer so I can look up a manual on this product. I'm moving & want to take this with me but can't get it off the wall and don't remember how I installed it. Any info you could provide would be helpful.
Hello, seevo. Thank you for your inquiry. You will be contacted shortly by a member of customer service with the manual. Thank you for shopping with us!
I ordered a mirror like this awhile back and it did not come with the brackets. At the time I did not care because I did wall mount hut now that daughter is moving into apartment need to hang over wall. How do I get just the brackets?
Hello jojoboy, These mirrors are so handy! You will be contacted by Customer Care shortly, for further assistance in obtaining the brackets. Thanks for shopping with us.
In all but one of the pictures this product is black. The other picture has this weird orangish color. I want the black one. Does this product come standard black? There is no color change option at check out.
Hello randune, We only carry the black at this time. Thank you for shopping with us.
If hanging on the door, does it adjust to "taller" doors? Or should I say, I have tall ceiling, I believe my doors are 9 feet tall. Will the mirror still mount to be eye level ? If not, Is it able to be adjusted to hang lower on door, if need be?
Hello, simplyredone. The over-the-door hooks on this mirror do not have adjustable lengths, so they would just be the one height. Thank you for your question, and have a great day.
The hooks have three different choices of holes.
It says on the description that you can hang it over the door or mount it on the wall. But below it says you cannot mount it on the wall? I only want to mount it on the wall. Please advise as I would like to buy this today.
Hello sarahp914, Updated information from our support team indicates that the jewelry armoire attaches to either wall or hangs on door with special brackets supplied. We apologize for the confusion and thank you for shopping with us.
I love this item. When I moved I left it for my daughter and all her friends ask her where she got it. Such a great idea!
Definitely can be mounted on wall.
I would not wall mount it.
Yes you can mount it on the wall. Instructions were included
Can this alos be easily mounted to a wall instead of hanging from a door?
Hi joanne1958, this item is meant to be hung and will not include any mounting hardware. Unfortunately we are unable to comment on its ability to be mounted. We apologize for the inconvenience.
I recall the description said it could be mounted or hung but I guess you're on your own if you want to mount it - too bad, I'd like to try that
It does come with wall hanging sgrews
Hi joanne1958, Actually this armoire can be hung or wall mounted with hardware that is supplied. We apologize for the confusion.
you drill through the top left and right ring holes. those line up with the holes in the back so you can mount it to the wall
I purchased this last year but lost the metal hangers in my move. Am I able to purchase just the hangers? If not, is there something I can substitute it with to be able to hang this on a door?
Thank you jennadrienne for the question about the Jewelry Armoire Over the Door Mirror Cabinet. In this situation we recommend that you get with the manufacturer and they would be able to provide you with replacement parts and they also would be the ones to honor their manufacturers one year warranty. Thank you for shopping Overstock.com.
Is it possible to change the side where the hinges are, so that the door opens from left to right? (opposite to what is shown in the pictures)
Yes it would be possible if you have the skills and tools.
Most doors are about an inch and a quarter thick. Mine are closer to an inch and a half thick if not slightly more. I am afraid the hangers will not fit over the door. Was wondering what the max. thickness of the hangers allow?
1" 3/8" is the maximum door thickness.
My doors are very old and thick, what is the depth of the over the door hangers?
Dimensions: 14 inches wide x 48 inches high x 4.25 inches deep
How thick are the hangers that go over the top of the door? (ie. How much clearance do you need between the top of the door and the door frame for the door to still be able to close?) Thanks!
Unfortunately, we do not currently have a measurement on the thickness of the over-the-door hangers.
Im interested in this for a college dorm. If hung on the back of the main door will it hit against the wall or is it shallow enough so that wont happen. Thanks!
It depends how far from the wall the door is. The armoire is 4 inches deep, so if there is 4 inches or less from the door to the wall; it may bang into it.
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Test ID: TPMT
Thiopurine Methyltransferase (TPMT), Erythrocytes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detection of individuals with low thiopurine methyltransferase activity who are at risk for excessive myelosuppression or severe hematopoietic toxicity when taking azathioprine (Imuran) or 6-mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) deficiency is a condition in which patients treated with standard doses of the immunosuppressant azathioprine (AZA, Imuran) or the antineoplastic drug 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP, Purinethol) may develop life-threatening myelosuppression or severe hematopoietic toxicity. The metabolic conversion of AZA or 6-MP to purine nucleotides and the subsequent incorporation of these nucleotides into DNA play an important role in both the therapeutic efficacy and the toxicity of these drugs. A competitive catabolic route for the metabolism of thiopurines is catalyzed by the TPMT enzyme, which inactivates them by thiomethylation. A balance must be established between these competing metabolic pathways so that: 1) sufficient amounts of drug are converted to the nucleotide to act as an antimetabolite and 2) the antimetabolite levels do not become so high as to cause potentially lethal bone marrow suppression.
TPMT deficiency is an autosomal recessive condition with an incidence of approximately 1 in 300 individuals homozygous for deleterious mutations in the TPMT gene; about 10% of the population are heterozygous carriers of TPMT mutations. The incidence of individuals who are homozygous or heterozygous carriers of TPMT mutations varies by population. Adverse effects of AZA or 6-MP administration can be observed in individuals who are either homozygous or heterozygous for TPMT deficiency. As such, knowing a patient's TPMT status prior to treatment with AZA or 6-MP is important for purposes of calculating drug dosages.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
> or =15.0 U/mL RBC (normal)
10.1-14.9 U/mL RBC (low normal)
6.0-10.0 U/mL RBC (carrier)
0.0-5.9 U/mL RBC (deficient)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Expected values for individuals in the carrier range for thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) deficiency are between 6.0 and 10.0 U/mL RBC.
Expected values for individuals homozygous for deleterious mutations in the TPMT gene (deficient TPMT) are < or =5.9 U/mL RBC.
Results between 10.1 and 14.9 U/mL RBC represents probable low normal.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
There is partial overlap for the distribution of thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activities observed between patients with normal and heterozygous genotypes; thus, results that fall within the low-normal range can occur because of assay variability or biological variation.
TPMT activity is measured in RBCs. If a patient has had a recent blood transfusion, his true enzyme activity may not be accurately reflected.
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1. Relling MV, Gardner EE, Sandborn WJ, et al: Clinical pharmacogenetics implementation consortium guidelines for thiopurine methyltransferase genotype and thiopurine dosing. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2011;89(3):387-391
2. Sandborn WJ: Pharmacogenomics and IBD: TPMT and thiopurines. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2004;10:Suppl 1 S35-S37
3. Schedel J, Godde A, Schutz E, et al: Impact of thiopurine methyltransferase activity and 6-thioguanine nucleotide concentrations in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2006;1069:477-491
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penne pasta
2 tablespoons
olive oil, divided
6 slices
bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons
minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can
diced tomatoes
1 bunch
fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
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This was extremely yummy. Very flavorful. Easy to make. DELICIOUS! I found none of the problems that other reviewers did.
first shot was ok but a little...lacking?
second try i added one small onion, one small green pepper, dash or two of red pepper flakes, some basil, and didn't do the draining of pasta over spinich, it wilts just fine on it's own. Love the second version and will make it many times!
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VERY GOOD! Just a couple upgrades...I used a pound of bacon and almost 2 pounds of pasta. I put some spinach in the skillet and some in the pasta drainer to test both ways. It's good both ways. The strainer/colander spinach was just bland and wilted. The skillet spinach absorbed bacon flavor, so I recommend the skillet spinach version. (Already putting in a pound of bacon, we're not exactly watching our figure here.) I added onions and garlic to the cooked/drained bacon. And at the end I added some cream to the skillet before dumping it over the pasta. This was really good.
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NH: Yes, it keeps up our momentum and shows that we can score points even when we are having a difficult day. It shows we have consistency, which is important for keeping our position in the championship. We are in a big battle with some strong teams and being able to score points race after race could make the difference by the end of the season.
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- Formosa Tea Connosseur , drinking Peet's since 1989 12/2/12
- Fremont, CA
HEAVENLY! I've grown up in a family that, for generation, only drink the highest-quality Oolong tea brought to us to select from tea growers in Taiwan, where, for many, the only place on earth to find the best Oolong tea ( it's like you can only find genuine Blue Mountain coffee in Jamaca!) As a picky and spoiled tea drinker since early childhood, I've enjoyed varied type of tea on top of the best Oolong. But jasmine tea? Never! Well... Until this Jasmine Downy Pearl from Peet's! Now it's the only tea I would gift someone beside fine Oolong from Taiwan. When my son, who does not like coffee and rarely drinks tea, asked for tea to bring to his college, this Peet's JDP was among what I got for him. And he loves it! It blew me away when he prefers it over all the energy drinks. Oh the AROMA, the BEAUTY, you will want to count your blessings when you drink it!
- Rhonda , drinking Peet's since 1982 8/28/10
An exceptional tea, my favorite. It has a wonderful aroma and is soothing and delicious. An extraordinary treat. I love the way the buds blossom and expand to 3 times their original size. It only takes a few buds per cup. A treat and no sweetener required.
- Anon 3/7/09
Tried this tea for the first time the other day. Very nice aroma and taste, and I didn't even add any sugar....
- Lisa 4/13/08
- Los Angeles, CA
I got this as a gift for xmas and did not get to try it until this past weekend. I looove it! I have always thought a pure jasmine tea was too strong/tart, but this has a perfect blend of oolong and jasmine. Its my aromatherapy in a cup!
- Ilene D , drinking Peet's since 1995 4/13/08
- Reno, NV
Exquisitely aromatic. This is the consummate Jasmine tea of all times. The "birth" of the tea is a delightful ritual to behold. The pearls fluff and open in their underwater garden. Use a clear glass pot to best appreciate this ritual. The flavor is soothingly smooth and heady, yet, not too perfumy. Simply, the best I have ever tasted whether brewed by the pot or by the mug!
- Lisa , drinking Peet's since 2008 4/6/08
- Los Angeles, CA
I've received a tin of these pearls for Christmas and since it said "rare teas" I thought to save them as long as possible and displayed them in my china cabinet. the other night I had guests and ran out of tea so I decided to try the pearls... they were a hit! the sweet smell of the jasmine is not too empowering when combined with the oolong. Now every so often I make myself a cup of tea and savor every drop... its like aromatherapy.
- Linsey 7/28/09
- Customer Service
- Home Office
- Home Office, CA
This tea is a fine and precious example of a high quality hand processed tea. It is very appropriately called "rare", and upon opening its lid you will see and smell why. Each tiny pearl holds the rich fragrance of a delicate jasmine blossom, and this tea''s scent and flavor blooms as it steeps. The green tea flavor is delicate yet rich reminding me of a white tea. I love the sweetness of the jasmine! Each cup is like a burst of Spring and Summer combine!
- Bianca Acosta 6/30/05
- Retail Sales/Barista
- Hastings Ranch, Pasadena, CA
- Hastings Ranch Pasadena, CA
This is my absolute favorite jasmine tea. It is very delicate and flavorful. It is the finest tasting jasmine tea I have ever tasted. Some jasmine teas taste like one is ingesting a fragrant bar of soap, but Jasmine Downy Pearls is light and delicately sweet tasting, not overpowering at all. It is literally like drinking a bouquet of flowers. I recommend this tea highly to all our customers
- Michelle Hedding 9/21/04
- Call Center Manager, Peetnik since 1994
- Emeryville, CA
- Emeryville, CA
Exquisitely subtle, best describes this rare tea. I remember the first cup of Jasmine Downy Pearls I had many years ago and I referred to it as "nectar of the gods". This still rings true today! The jasmine scented aroma doesn't overwhelm my senses, it invites me into the cup where I find a slightly sweet, gently perfumed flavor. This is a tea to be sipped and savored. I hope you enjoy it as much I do!
- Ryan Brand 8/12/02
- Peetnik
- Davis
- Davis, CA
Complex floral nose and reminisent of lemon leaf. tropical fruit on the palate with a wonderful silky mouth feel.


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The Chalet Pia is a contemporary chalet apartment spread over one floor on the lower ground floor of Haus Pia and is an ideal size for a family or group of friends. There is a small lounge/dining area with four en suite bedrooms off the lounge. Located in a central St. Anton area, near the church in a quiet location set back from the road, the Pia is only a few minutes stroll to the Nasserein gondola. For keen skiers with young children, the crèche is a short walk from the chalet.
Chalet Pia - sleeps 8: (room numbers in brackets)lower ground floor: Open plan lounge/dining area with a small comfortable seating area and large dining table. Two twin rooms with shower and WC (2 & 3). Two twin rooms with bath and WC (1 & 4). All rooms are off from the lounge. Sauna is located off the corridor.
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So far I've just been learning matched grip for my snare and drumset playing, but I see of lot of people using traditional grip as well. I'm curious, what are some of the pros and cons of matched vs. traditional? Is it hard to develop them both at the same time? Where is traditional most commonly used and why?
Traditional Grip Pros:
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The pros and cons for Matched Grip are basically the opposite of those for traditional.
I am and advocate of learning matched first, and traditional later if you need/want to. I regularly play with both and my left hand is equally good in either grip, although it does take some extra effort to keep things that way.
Traditional grip is most commonly used in marching percussion because it is great for playing on a tilted drum (in fact, that's why it was invented). Many jazz drummers use traditional, but I've noticed that most of them switch to matched when they actually need to move around the kit.
It ultimately comes down to what works for you. :D
I am a band director with a degree in percussion performance and played and taught Drum and Bugle corp a long time. I am an expert on drumming rudiments. I first learned traditional grip and later switched to matched grip. I now use both of grips, because each has its own advantages.
Traditional Grip: it is easier to produce a double or multiple bounce with the left in this grip, because the the weight of the hand is mostly under the stick and this allows the response to happen easily. This is only true for a right handed person. Also, it is easier to cross over when playing multiple drums or cymbals, because one hand holds from underneath the stick while the other is over the top and this means there is less interference as the hands cross over each other. Furthermore, it must be remembered that when the drum set came about the traditional grip was it and the drum set is set up for it. That is why some drummers now play the Hi Hat with the left hand (maatched grip), so they can avoid crossing the sticks and get more power on the snare. This is a non issue with traditional grip. Another advantage of traditional grip is that it allows you to tilt your snare drum toward the mounted toms and shortens the distance allowing for quicker changes.
The downside of traditional grip is that is takes longer to develop so that both hands have equal strength and endurance. With traditional grip, your left hand has less reach so if you have an extensive set up it can prove prohibitive.
The advantages of matched grip are obvious. It is easier to develop strength, power and endurance and is easier to facilitate reaching around a large set up. The downside is that, because of the many more muscles involved is takes longer to learn left hand subtlety on graces notes and multiple bounce patterns. It is also harder to cross over in playing multiple surfaces.
It's mostly a feeling-thing. Traditional grip gives you a different kind of control, in my experience it allows finer nuances of sound: you can freely adjust the angle in which the stick hits the drumhead, and also the after-impact pressure – that's also possible in matched grip, but it feels less "integrated" to me. Apart from this, traditional keeps the left hand better out of the way of the right one; but this should not really be a problem anyway.
The traditional grip was developed by marching drummers to accomodate a drum hanging from a strap at a steep angle. Trad grip was pretty much the only grip in the early days of "trap set" drumming, and remains popular in jazz. Having said that, Ian Froman is a jazz artist and teacher who wrote an article about this in Modern Drummer. He plays mostly trad grip, but would learn matched grip if he had the time, and he teaches matched grip. See also Billy Cobham, Simon Phillips, Carter Beauford, Lenny White et al, who play open-handed, i.e., they play the ride rhythm with the left hand on a right-handed kit - the advantages are that you don't have to cross your hands to play either a ride rhythm on the hihat or accents on the toms while riding. People usually play open-handed with matched grip as opposed to trad grip.
I would think you would want to master the basic rudiments (particularly the rolls) with one grip first before tackling a second grip. So yes, I think it would be harder to learn them both at the "same" time. That said I learned both grips fairly early in my drumming journey and I'm glad I did. For whatever reason, I was more willing when I was younger to spend lots of time on technique and learning a new grip. I was taught traditional and learned matched when I started playing a kit. I used to always revert to traditional when I needed to do a roll. That got old, so I learned to roll with matched. To this day, I am still more comfortable rolling with trad. grip. Now when I play I'm always sliding between the two grips. Sometimes parts of a song compel me to go for traditional, sometimes matched so I like having the choice.
There is a video "Neil Peart: A Work in Progress", where he "reinvents" his drumming by learning trad. grip and playing with a more circular motion. I didn't find it very convincing but you might want to watch it to get his perspective.
There are some techniques that can only really be done in matched (freehand), other things that can only be done in traditional (lots of brush stuff, certain finger control techniques).
The greatest benefit of traditional grip is that you can vary the angle of attack between the drumstick and whatever surface you're playing on (therefore changing the sound) in a way that would be entirely impractical in a Germanic style grip and all but impossible in a French style grip. The biggest thing going for matched grip is the accuracy to which you can mirror what each hand is doing so that both are consistent.
You could literally write a book about all the intricate little differences. What it comes down to though, is that traditional grip gives a totally different feel versus matched grip. Neither method is the "correct" way to play drums, and each has their place. When you get to the point where you are proficient at both styles you'll begin to see where and when to use each one.
I have nothing against traditional grip, but if you've made it so far without it, why change something if it ain't broken? Keep in mind why traditional grip came to be. When you know the history, you'll see how little sense it might actually make to learn it for a drumset player.
I'm not saying it's a bad technique, but are there enough real benefits for you personally to learn a new grip? How much time do you think it would take to get comfortable with it and what else could you achieve in that time. That's a question I would really ask myself before learning a whole new grip/technique.
The over-riding pro I have for matched grip mainly pertains to novice players, in that it is easier to allow the weaker hand (traditionally the left .. no pun intended) to echo the right. I'm often telling students who have good right hand technique to use that as a model for the left.


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Richard Leonard in the 1930's. Note the sewn straps on his shirt. These were for holding his pitons. Richard was instrumental in developing and introducing modern climbing techniques to California climbers and Yosemite. Richard was involved with the RCS section of the Sierra Club and did several impressive first ascents in the Valley including Higher and Lower Cathedral Spires. YCA collection.


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Italian opera meets the Australian outback when Donizetti's tongue-in-cheek, heart-on-sleeve tale of a shy boy and a bold girl returns in this cheeky production directed by Simon Phillips.
Once a jolly doctor rode
into a country town
Handing out potions and
pills for a fee
And he sang as the
soldiers and gentlefolk all
gathered round
Who'll come a-wooing
Adina with me?
Director Simon Phillips much-loved production of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love is set in an Australian country town circa 1915.
"If you're doing a comic opera it's useful to get it as close to a contemporary world as you legitimately can," he says, "because that affords you the possibility of laughs of recognition as well as situation."
So how does the story of Elixir pan out down under?
There's Adina, the squatter's daughter who wants to play the field before settling down. There's Nemorino, the lovestruck labourer who loves reading romantic poetry in his spare time.
There's Belcore, the English officer who fancies having a fine young lady on his arm. Then there's the travelling larrikin, Dulcamara, who offers to solve everyone's problems with a drop of the good stuff.
As Phillips points out, the regiment of soldiers and all the talk of conscription mean that a modern adaptation would have jarred, but setting the story in Australia in 1915 provides a rich vein of comic material to add to the mix.
It also inspired set designer Michael Scott-Mitchell and costume designer Gabriela Tylesova to come up with one of Opera Australia's favourite entrances when our heroine, Adina, rides into town on a corrugated iron horse.
Best of all, a knockout cast – Rachelle Durkin, Aldo Di Toro, Samuel Dundas and Conal Coad – means that Donizetti's music shines as brightly as ever under the Antipodean skies.
"It's bright, it's bucolic, and it'll be a barrel of laughs." says Philips.
(until 27 August)
Tahu Matheson
|Simon Phillips
|Set Designer
|Michael Scott-Mitchell
|Costume Designer
|Gabriela Tylesova
|Lighting Designer
|Nick Schlieper
|Rachelle Durkin
|Aldo Di Toro
|Samuel Dundas
|Conal Coad
|Katherine Wiles
Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra
Running time: approx two hours and twenty minutes with one twenty-minute interval.
Performed in Italian with English surtitles.
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The action takes place in a a small village in the Basque Countryside towards the end of the 18th century
Act 1
Nemorino, a poor peasant, is in love with Adina, a beautiful landowner, who torments him with her indifference. When Nemorino hears Adina reading to her workers the story of Tristan and Isolde, he is convinced that a magic potion will help him to gain Adina's love. The self-important Sergeant Belcore appears with his regiment and immediately sets about courting Adina in front of everyone. Nemorino becomes anxious and, alone with Adina, declares his love for her. Yet Adina rebuffs him, saying she wants a different lover every day. Nemorino declares that his feelings will never change. The travelling quack doctor, Dulcamara (the self-proclaimed Dr. Encyclopedia), arrives, selling his bottled cure-all to the townspeople. Nemorino innocently asks Dulcamara if he has any of Isolde's love potion. Despite failing to recognise the name 'Isolde', Dulcamara's commercial talents nevertheless enable him to sell a bottle of the cure-all - in reality only cheap Bordeaux wine - to Nemorino.
"Dr. Dulcamara", an itinerant quack and purveyor of "elixirs" and other tonics, gestures to "Cochise" (Bruce Cooper), his sly trumpet playing assistant, to call together the townspeople as he sings his Act 1 (Scene 2) aria "Udite, udite, o rustici" ("Hear me, hear me, o peasants").
To make his escape, Dulcamara tells Nemorino the potion will not take effect for 24 hours — by which time, the doctor will be long gone. Nemorino drinks some, believing that he can feel its effects immediately. Emboldened by the elixir, Nemorino feigns indifference when he encounters Adina. She becomes increasingly annoyed; perhaps she has feelings for Nemorino after all? Belcore returns and proposes marriage to Adina. Still riled by Nemorino, Adina promises to marry Belcore in six days' time. Nemorino's confidence is sustained in the belief that the elixir will facilitate his conquest of Adina the following day. However, when Belcore learns that his regiment must leave the next morning, Adina promises to marry him before his departure. This of course panics Nemorino, who cries out for Dr. Dulcamara to come to his aid. Adina, meanwhile, invites everyone to the wedding.
Act 2
Adina and Belcore's wedding party is in full swing. Dr. Dulcamara encourages Adina to sing a duet with him to entertain the guests. The notary arrives to make the marriage official. Adina is annoyed to see that Nemorino has not appeared. While everyone goes to witness the signing of the wedding contract, Dulcamara stays behind, helping himself to food and drink. Having seen the notary, Nemorino appears, depressed, as he believes that he has lost Adina. He sees Dulcamara and frantically begs him for a more powerful, faster-acting elixir. Although Dulcamara is proud to boast of his philanthropy, upon discovering that Nemorino has no money he changes his tune and marches off, refusing to supply him anything. Belcore emerges, musing about why Adina has suddenly put off the wedding and signing the contract. He spots Nemorino and asks his rival why he is depressed. When Nemorino says he needs cash, Belcore suggests joining the army, as he'll receive funds on the spot. Belcore tries to excite Nemorino with tales of military life, while Nemorino dreams of winning fame and thus Adina. Belcore produces a contract, which Nemorino signs in return for the money. Nemorino privately vows to rush and buy more potion, while Belcore muses about how sending Nemorino off to war has so easily dispatched his rival.
After the two men have left, Giannetta gossips with the women of the village. Swearing them all to secrecy, she reveals that Nemorino's uncle has just died and left his nephew a large fortune. However, neither Nemorino nor Adina is yet aware of this. Nemorino enters, having spent his military signing bonus on - and consumed - a large amount of the fake elixir from Dr. Dulcamara. Hoping to share his fortune, the women approach Nemorino with overly friendly greetings. So out of character is this that Nemorino takes it as proof of the elixir's efficacy. Adina sees Nemorino with the women, is rattled by his newfound popularity and asks Dr. Dulcamara for an explanation. Unaware that Adina is the object of Nemorino's affection, Dulcamara explains that Nemorino spent his last penny on the elixir and joined the army for money to get more, so desperate was he to win the love of some unnamed cruel beauty. Adina immediately recognises Nemorino's sincerity, regrets her behaviour and realises that she has loved Nemorino all along. Although Dulcamara seizes the opportunity to try and sell her some of his potion to win back Nemorino, Adina declares that she has full confidence in her own powers of attraction.
Nemorino appears alone, pensive, reflecting on a tear he saw in Adina's eye when he was ignoring her earlier. Solely based on that, he convinces himself that Adina loves him. She enters and asks why he has chosen to join the army and leave the town. When Nemorino explains that he was seeking a better life, Adina responds that he is loved and that she has purchased back his military contract from Sergeant Belcore. She offers the cancelled contract to Nemorino and reassures him that, if he stays, he will be happy. As he takes the contract, Adina - ever the tease - turns to leave. Nemorino believes she is abandoning him and flies into a desperate fit, vowing that if he is not loved he might as well go off and die a soldier. Deeply moved by his fidelity, Adina finally declares that she will love Nemorino forever. Nemorino is ecstatic. Adina begs him to forgive her, which he does with a kiss. Belcore returns to see Nemorino and Adina in an embrace. When Adina explains that she loves Nemorino, the Sergeant takes the news in his stride, noting that there are plenty of other women in the world. Adina and Nemorino learn about the inheritance from his uncle. Dulcamara returns and boasts of the success of his elixir: Nemorino is now not only loved but also rich. He exults in the boost this will bring to the sales of his product. As he prepares to leave, everyone queues up to buy the elixir and hails Dulcamara as a great physician.


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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Raytheon has achieved important milestones on three F/A-18E/F related programs, highlighting the company's ongoing, successful support of the Super Hornet aircraft.
Raytheon recently delivered the 300th APG-79 active electronically scanned array radar to Boeing for integration on F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.
Raytheon has also delivered the 600th ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver, marking six years of continual on-time delivery of that system. Additionally, Raytheon's Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared pod has reached 1 million F/A-18 operational flight hours.
"Raytheon radar, electronic warfare and targeting systems are integral components to the success of the Super Hornet, and we are proud of the long history of performance we have demonstrated with the platform," said Mark Kula, vice president of Tactical Airborne Systems for Raytheon's Space and Airborne Systems business. "Raytheon understands the unique challenges represented in building systems for carrier-based aircraft, and we incorporate that knowledge into every product we develop for the F/A-18."
Raytheon fielded the world's first operational AESA radar in 2000 and is the only manufacturer with combat-proven AESAs in production for tactical aircraft today. In operation on the Super Hornet since 2007, the APG-79 provides far greater performance and reliability than mechanically scanned array radars.
The ALR-67(V)3 is the U.S. Navy's standard for radar warning receivers and is an integral part of the Super Hornet's electronic warfare self-defense system, giving pilots unmatched situational awareness against potential enemy threats. Earlier this year, Raytheon was awarded a $77 million contract modification to deliver ALR-67(V)3 systems to the Navy as part of full-rate production Lot 14.
The ATFLIR pod delivers all-weather pinpoint accuracy and reliability for air-to-air and air-to-ground mission support, enabling aviators to perform their missions in the harshest conditions with maximum efficiency and security. Its plug-and-play performance allows for easy installation and seamless operation, for enhanced interoperability with coalition forces.


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Venue: Montreal
Circuit Length: 4.361 Km
Laps: 70
Lap Record: 1:13.622 = 213.246 km/h - R. Barrichello (Ferrari) 2004
2012 Results
Pole Position: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault), 1:13.784 = 212.777 km/h
1st: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes) 1:32.29.586
2nd: Romain Grosjean (Lotus Renault), 2.513s behind
3rd: Sergio Perez (Sauber Ferrari) 5.260s behind
Fastest Lap: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault), 1:15.752 = 207.249 km/h on lap 70
On June 10 2007 Lewis Hamilton claimed the first Grand Prix win of his career – in Montreal. On the same date in 2012 Hamilton won in Canada for the third time, and the McLaren Mercedes driver said "It feels just as good!" He beat Lotus Renault's Romain Grosjean and Sauber Ferrari's Sergio Perez in a race that came thrillingly alive in the last few of its 70 laps.
Hamilton ran second to early leader Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull, then pitted on lap 17 and made another of McLaren's trademark 2012 slow releases; he pitted again after 51 laps and rejoined third, seeking reassurance from the team that the men ahead – Fernando Alonso in the Ferrari and Vettel – would also be stopping twice.
He got it – but in the end only Vettel made a late dash to the pits, so Hamilton had to produce one of the most brilliant drives of his 97-race F1 career to hunt them both down, pass them with control and aplomb and record his 18th Grand Prix victory. "I feel fantastic, to be honest," said the 27-year-old Englishman. "Just brilliant. I could hardly believe it when I was driving across the line. That emotion inside, it's like an explosion. It's really just incredible. It's what I love best about motor racing."
It was Hamilton's first victory of the season, which means the seven races of 2012 have thrown up an unprecedented seven different winners. Hamilton also now regains the lead in the Drivers' World Championship, having gone to Canada in fourth place overall. He has 88 points to Fernando Alonso's 86 after the Ferrari ace fell back on deteriorating tyres and finished fifth.
In fact none of the three men on the podium had won in 2012, although for Grosjean and Perez Canada brought a second visit to the podium this season. Grosjean, in his second crack at Formula 1, scored a career-best second place after pitting on lap 20 and managing his prime (soft) tyres superbly for a 50-lap second stint. "It's fantastic to finish in second position on my first visit to Montreal, hopefully I will finish in first on my second time! A crazy end of race: I was thinking P5, P4, but then the pace stayed there…"
Perez, second in Malaysia already this year, started a lowly 15th on the grid but also one-stopped his way to the top three. "Starting 15 the last thing you would have thought about was to end up on the podium!" admitted the 22-year-old Mexican, who revelled in his fans' support in one of the races closest to his home. "After such a bad day yesterday it's great to be here."
Tipped to be a Ferrari driver in the near future, Perez piled more pressure on current incumbent Felipe Massa. The Brazilian showed strongly in the opening laps but had a spin at Turn 1 after just half a dozen laps and never got back on terms with the race, finishing 10th and last of the points-scorers. He has managed just 11 of those this year, 75 fewer than his team-mate, and knows he is currently driving for his F1 future.
Another man tipped to wear red next year is Mark Webber, who qualified fourth but complained of a 'flat spot' in his Renault engine and could never match the front-runners' race pace. The Aussie was bottled up for a long mid-race spell behind the one-stopping Grosjean and Perez and eventually came home seventh behind Nico Rosberg's Mercedes. "It's hard to get it right here – if you push to try and pass you kill the tyres but if you wait, then you find you're on the same strategy and finish behind them anyway," Webber acknowledged. He now has 79 points and is fourth behind teammate Vettel. Webber's compatriot Dan Ricciardo started and finished 14th for Toro Rosso Ferrari.
The season's unluckiest driver may well be Michael Schumacher, who retired yet again with a bizarre problem: the rear wing on his Mercedes stuck open, which is illegal when the car is outside the DRS zone, and not even brute force from his mechanics could fix it when he pitted for repairs after 45 laps. The seven-time World Champion is stuck on two points, 65 adrift of compatriot and teammate Rosberg.
On a happier note for the German manufacturer, Sunday's was the 300th Grand Prix in a partnership with McLaren that began in Brazil in 1995 (a race won, incidentally, by Schumacher for Benetton). Hamilton's victory was the 73rd in their remarkable record together – and judging by Hamilton's post-Canada mood it is far from their last.


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Midwest Living Review
Fans of ornate Queen Anne Victorian architecture should plan to stop here when in Atchison. The ornate millwork in this 1922 home is stunning, and you could easily pass an hour wandering from room to room admiring the moldings, door frames and the staircase. The home was built for lumber merchant George W. Howell and sold in 1922 to the Muchnic family. Today, it's part of the Muchnic Foundation and is used in part for an art gallery. The contemporary paintings, photographs and pottery here tend to contrast with the home's formal, Victorian nature, but it seems appropriate for a home whose architecture is true art to also host works of other artists. Be sure not to miss the millwork, the parquet floors, the newel posts and the stained glass.