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The story of "MACHUNAS" is an emblem of the end of twentieth century culture, in all its tragedy, irony, delusions and immense vitality. It's inspired by and based on four key episodes in the life and death of George Maciunas, an architect, artist, activist and founder of the Fluxus art movement, the last avant-garde utopia of the modern era. His name is misspelled on purpose, both due to phonetic considerations and the desire to separate this story from any accurate description of his life.
The four acts of "MACHUNAS" are divided into Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, and each act has 9 parts.
"MACHUNAS " begins in Yellow, narrating the days of a young child in the old Lithuania that's about to be extinguished by the Nazis and Soviets and transitions into Green through the story of a teenager strangely out of place and time in an American-controlled refugee camp in Germany. Representing the 1960's, Red emerges with Machunas as a revolutionary crusader protesting the Vietnam War, founding Fluxus and igniting the downtown SoHo art community in New York City. The final act, Blue, features Machunas as a forgotten and rejected outcast dying prematurely of cancer in rural Massachusetts.
Throughout the oratorio the protagonist, Machunas, is played by a man singing on one note. All other parts, male and female, are sung by women and are nameless. The score ranges from Lithuanian folkloric songs, Romantic music, twelve-tone compositional structures, a fluxus rock band of electric guitars, sax, synthesizer, shakuhachi, live radio and theremin, to period instruments from the Baroque era. Each act consists of different ensembles, with varying keyboard instruments serving as a continuo. Whereas each of the four acts features a completely different orchestration and stylistic orientation, they all share melodic and harmonic material. The libretto and music have been written in strict collaboration between composer Frank J. Oteri and visual artist Lucio Pozzi. For this performance their collaborative effort is complemented by eminent conductor Donatas Katkus and the distinguished theatre director Oskaras Korsunovas. The whole museum main floor of the Contemporary Art Center was emptied for this performance. The audience carried their folding chairs and followed the action from room to room.
MACHUNAS – The Music
Inspired by the four color scheme of red, green, yellow and blue that permeates much of the work of Lucio Pozzi, the music for the performance oratorio Machunas was created in four different colors. That is to say, each of the nine-part four acts is named after one of the colors and features a distinct orchestration and references to distinct musical styles although all four acts of the opera share melodic and harmonic material. The voices for the opera are all-women with the exception of the protagonist. Ideally, an untrained singer should be cast as the protagonist who throughout the opera sings only on one note.
Yellow, which is inspired by the protagonist's turbulent childhood years in Lithuania, features music scored for an ensemble of toy instruments. Its structural departure points are children's songs, Lithuanian sutartinës (folkloric canons dating back to pagan times), and late Romantic music.
The music for Green, which takes place in a refugee camp in Germany run by victorious American soldiers at the end of World War II, is played by a swing jazz band but the music they play has very little in common with jazz from a structural standpoint. Rather, it is a very person application of the twelve-tone method of composition, which was born in German-speaking lands and cast off, reaching its apogee in America as a result of émigrés.
Red, which conveys the birth of SoHo and the New York City art scene, is scored for a Fluxus rock band that combines electric guitars, sax, and synthesizer with a shakuhachi, a radio and a theremin, an early 20th century electronic instrument whose eerie, otherworldly sound was a staple of 1950s sci-fi movies. The music is a response to the various conceptual musics of the 1960s (indeterminacy, process music, experiments with unusual meters, etc.) as well as psychedelic rock and the more primal efforts of garage bands that emerged all over the United States at this time.
Finally, Blue uses a Baroque period instrument ensemble to perform a sacred Passion with the dying protagonist in Massachusetts serving as a latter-day Christ figure. In the last act, he does not sing at all. Rather, the other singers from time to time "sing in his name," each on a single pitch, but not on his.
In each act, a different keyboard instrument serves as a concertante instrument (toy piano, upright piano, synthesizer, harpsichord), and in each there are instruments that should not belong, i.e. the swing jazz band features an oboe and the Baroque group features an electric guitar. There are also other formal structures and devices linking the nine parts of each act to each other as well as linking all 36 parts, i.e. the very first part (the birth) and the very last (the funeral) are derived from the same melodic cell and are the only two components featuring indeterminate text which will vary from performance to performance hence altering rhythms, etc.
The texts, melodies, harmonies and orchestration for Machunas were created over a 4-year period by the composer at various keyboards and computers, always in the presence of Lucio Pozzi.
- Frank J. Oteri © March 2004
Note: All program notes copyrighted by Frank J. Oteri and/or Lucio Pozzi, and taken from promotional materials and their web site (http://www.machunas.com) where additional information about the story and music can be found.
This movie is part of the collection: Other Minds Video Archive
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Language: Lithuanian; English
Keywords: Music; 21st century classical; Music Theater; Secular oratorios; Fluxus
Contact Information: For more detailed program information and to browse other material in the Other Minds Archive visit: http://radiom.org
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- Website: http://www.acantochicago.com/
- Phone: 3125780763x
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Monday - Sunday
Lunch: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dinner: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Chris Gawronski
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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Billy Lawless is excited to announce a new chapter in the life of the historic Gage building – the opening of Acanto. The word Acanto is the Italian translation of Acanthus – the flowery leaf used extensively in Roman architecture and by famed architect Louis Sullivan in his distinctive terracotta ornamentation found on the facade of the historically landmarked building at 18 South Michigan Avenue. Acanto highlights rustic Italian cuisine in a casual, inviting setting. At the kitchen's helm, is Executive Chef Chris Gawronski executing handcrafted pastas, coastal seaside plates, stone oven pizzas, and an in-house charcuterie program.Continued
No Italian meal is complete without a perfectly paired beverage, which is the task of Beverage Director Jon McDaniel. Relying on his time spent living in Trento and Piemonte, Jon is featuring hand-selected wines from all of Italy's 20 wine regions, craft Italian birra and Italian-inspired cocktails by Spirits Director Michael Page.
No Italian meal is complete without a perfectly paired beverage, which is the task of Beverage Director Jon McDaniel. Relying on his time spent living in Trento and Piemonte, Jon is featuring hand-selected wines from all of Italy's 20 wine regions, craft Italian birra and Italian-inspired cocktails by Spirits Director Michael Page.
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65 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.5
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (48)notable wine list (26)great for outdoor dining (22)neighborhood gem (19)great for lunch (19)special occasion (17)romantic (16)hot spot (15)scenic view (12)good for groups (7)great for brunch (5)vibrant bar scene (5)late-night find (2)kid-friendly (1)Show More
- ZowiegrtrxVIPDined on 9/20/2014My third visit since opening... worthy of continued and ongoing visits. Wine list is exceptional and Jon does an amazing job of matching wines to your foods. Try some 'orange' Italian wine for a real treat. Mike behind the bar crafts cocktails with great care, starting your meal with a cocktail is a wonderful way to end the work day and start the food day. Kitchen is producing incredible pastas - hand made. Special was sweatbreads in a chicken liver cream sauce. It was the finest pasta course I've ever had. An amaro to close the meal... perfection.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great service & foodFoodLoverVIPDined on 9/19/2014Enjoyed the food and service. The spinach salad that was a special of the night should be on the main menu. It was wonderful. Can't wait to return.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Dinning ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014Beautiful, architecturally chic restaurant, with a romantic atmosphere. The staff was very attentive and knowledgable. Great menu that included a perfectly prepared, yet unique, veal parmigiana, and an incredible sepia and octopus dish. Excellent wine list that pared well with menu.Special Features:
- Real addition to chicagoOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014A culinary experience with great appearance taste and service. We loved it. Jack MooneySpecial Features:
- Tony and Acanto are TerrificLLH1VIPDined on 9/18/2014Had a late evening dinner with a colleague - and Acanto proved as good as all of the ratings suggest. Great service - Tony was a wonderful waiter, recommending the best bourbon I ever had - Buffalo Trace - and the superb octopus salad and duck pasta. Go Go Go.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/18/2014truly enjoyed this place ! The food was excellent, the vibe hip and casual and the wine list very strong in Italian selections. I highly suggest the salumi platter as the quality was outstanding. Did not try the pizza but certainly wanted to. I will go back when I am in Chicago.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- This is how you do it!HooleyVIPDined on 9/18/2014Our knowledgeable and friendly waiter was phenomenal, The wait staff never let our water glasses get even half full. The chef was able to blend different flavors together (I had to ask the waiter before ordering what some of the ingredients were) so that each bite was an adventure.Special Features:
- I miss Henri but open to AcantoOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 9/17/2014I really liked how quiet and casually formal (if that's a thing) Henri was but am happy to have Acanto in it's place. The menu is nice and the ambiance is great. The noise level is higher than Henri (we went on a Wednesday night -- so I assume Thursday and Friday are even noisier) and I'm "older" (56) so take that for what it's worth. It is quieter than The Gage. Billy, the owner (of both) was welcoming and charming as always. I live around the corner so I know I'll be back, but will probably think of it as a Sunday - Tuesday option.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good foodOpenTable Diner Since 2002VIPDined on 9/16/2014small portions for some items fjfsdakljadslkjfadsfjkladsfkljasdlf;kjafsdlkj; jklsdaf ;lkjadsf
- Delicious food and wine!Meowser8Dined on 9/16/2014Diego took care of us and made sure that we got the wine we wanted and was even able to work with the chef when I wasn't able to find something that I could eat on the menu due to my dietary restrictions. The restaurant is beautiful and would have been a great place to take a date.Special Features:
- Wow - in a lovely, understated wayUS41Dined on 9/14/2014We were blown away. We were in the mood for a quiet Sunday night dinner and someone had mentioned this new place downtown. Food, service and ambiance were all excellent. Our server Julie was knowledgeable, attentive and extremely professional. My husband's duck egg spaghetti (with creamy pork sugo, carmelized pearl onion and rapini) was hit out of the park and it followed a sepia and octopus salad unlike anything either of us had ever tasted (no salad has ever smelled so good - and the taste matched it). Highly recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- daveHdaveHDined on 9/13/2014Great Michigan Ave dining. The fig pizza is out of this world. Wonderful service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ItalianDakotaKDined on 9/12/2014Great flavors. The Escarole soup is very hearty and satisfying. Pizza (thin crust) was very authentic with interesting toppings. The roast chicken was moist, well herbed and not over-cooked. Good selection of deserts.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- I'll miss Henri; already luv AcantoFaith1106VIPDined on 9/12/2014We ordered (and shared) - Tomato & Fig Pizza and Duck Egg Spaghetti. Both were incredibly delicious. Two of us simply could not finish the pizza. Ordered marzipan gelato and they treated for birthday dessert -- crostata de forno which was like a shortbread cookie filled with ricotta cheese and topped with orange marmalade and a dollop of whipped cream. Need I say more? Handsome room; view of Michigan Avenue; near the Art Institute and next door to the more casual The Gage. Owner Billy Lawless is doing a great job. Acanto will be an instant success. Ciao!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not badNurunrVIPDined on 9/12/2014Breadsticks tasty, service attentive. We had pizzas, and I didn't see any tomato slices or pieces on my margherita pizza; but the server brought me a sliced tomato. That was a nice touch. Nice location for lunch and good crowd.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great addition to Michigan AvenueDan1976Dined on 9/12/2014Tried Acanto for lunch on Friday at the suggestion of a coworker. I'm glad that I listened. While I was a fan of Henri, I'm happy that this place is here! Food was great (as was the service and the atmosphere). We tried the rigatoni and the spaghetti, as well as the polenta and a cheese (Cowabunga at the server's recommendation). All were excellent and exceeded expectations. I would recommend this place to anyone. I'm looking forward to going back at a time when I can sample the libations with my meal.Special Features:
- Small plate heaven0413Dined on 9/11/2014Had a great meal of shared small plates. Excellent selection of wines by the glass. The space is lovely, but the abundance of hard surfaces makes hearing a little difficult. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, especially important when ordering multiple courses.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 9/10/2014Very nice dinner at Acanto. Not yet sure if it equals the quality of what it replaced (Henri), but will definitely return to find out.Special Features:
- Excellent new lunch spotKmgchicagoVIPDined on 9/10/2014This was my first time at Acanto since the space transitioned from the former restaurant Henri. I was a little dissapointed to see the beautiful Henri decor gone, but the new decor is appealing and appropriate for a casual Italian restaurant. A group of 5 of us had lunch at Acanto and the food was fantastic. The heirloom tomato salad was fresh and delicious, and the cured meat starter (listed as Selection of Salumi and Salami on the menu) was excellent - it was served with a delicious warm parmesan funduta and wonderful "bread pillows". The marinated olives and pecorino starter was really good too. The size of the pizza was large for a lunch portion though and would be good for sharing. Highly recommended overall.Special Features:
- As always great concept and decor,OpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 9/9/2014Was a bit disappointed with the food, a bit too much pork. Hope they add more options.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food and good serviceavipVIPDined on 9/9/2014The new Acanto has potential, especially for lunch. While the menue is limited the qulity is good and the prices reasonable. The outdoor area could use more shade.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent lunch spotOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 9/8/2014Had the Duck Pasta. Pasta itself was perfectly al dente. Flavors were perfect. A little more sauced than I'd prefer, but they're probably catering to more standard American pasta preferences. Presentation was lovely. Service was mostly excellent, although we shouldn't have had to ask for bread with the pasta if it's going to be sauced like that and the bread could have come out more quickly. That said, server was very sharp, courteous and professional. Overall an excellent lunch and excellent service. Great little spot for a business lunch. Not loud at all. Very clean, crisp ambiance. I will definitely do more lunches there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- weekendersDined on 9/7/2014our new favorite. Best swordfish I've ever had. MY HUSBAND LOVED THE CHICKEN MARSELLA. DECOR PLEASANT AND BOTH NOISE LEVEL AND MUSIC WERE WONDERFULLY LOW. SERVICE WARM AND PROMPTSpecial Features:
- Thank you for small things...DevilsporkchopDined on 9/6/2014So nice that a restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine doesn't feel the need to present a 2 LB plate of pasta and a truck load of white bread with your entrée. Nice small portions of freshly made pasta -- delicious. Delicious Wine by the glass selections. Bread sticks -- awesome. I left this restaurant feeling wonderful. Not bloated, over stuffed, or tired. Perfect amount of food. Obviously focusing on quality not quantity. attentive staff.Special Features:
- ExcellentOpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 9/5/2014Food was spot on great cheese selection and wines to match. Service was impressive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- greatggDined on 9/5/2014Great experience. Owner Billy Lawless is present most of the time and makes a point of talking to most of the diners. Nice Touch. Did not have an entire dinner, but pizza and pasta was very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lively and sophisticatedRochesteriansDined on 9/5/2014We chose Acanto because of its proximity to the Art Institute. We were pleased to discover a lovely new restaurant with an imaginative menu and a convivial atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive but not cloying. We were encouraged to share food, and it really suited our gathering. It proved a great spot for us out-of-towners to reconnect with our Chicago friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- business lunchSheaVIPDined on 9/4/2014Not your typical pasta lunch. Italian with a flare. Loved the combinations of flavors. We highly recommend the Duck egg pasta. The variety of cheeses and meats were amazing. Enjoyed eggplant two ways ( fried and caponata) and a fresh and fabulous proscuitto, arugula sandwich on delicious italian bread. Specials of the day were creative and tasty. Great lunch, perfect portion sizes and fantastic and attentive service. Will be back.Special Features:
- Very DisappointingAZLollyVIPDined on 9/3/2014They honored our reservation with the worst table possible in a restaurant filled with Michigan Ave walk-ins. We self ordered a drink at the bar after 10 min wait with our late arriving friend. The salad special had no dressing, the pig 3 ways that only had 1 worth noting, and the pistachio gelato tasted like a ball of unsalted butter. That was all enhanced by the worst service we've had all summer in the city. In all fairness the two pasta dishes were very good but most wouldn't identify them as Italian and they served the most delicious lemon amaretti cookie ever. As loyal customers of The Gage and Henri it's sad. The bad taste of the food will pass but the bad taste of being unappreciated as a customer never will. We won't return.Special Features:
- Go!dancinartDined on 8/29/2014Absolutely delicious. Beautiful plating. Great wine list and cocktails. Right across from Millenium park. Go.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- must go Wine and Italian gemcharnoVIPDined on 8/26/2014Very deep Italian wine list, well curated. Food is inventive Italian. The home made salami and salumi plate is a highlight of the meal. Service is knowledgeable and attentive. I will always miss Henri but this is an outstanding new placeSpecial Features:
- OutstandinggrtrxVIPDined on 8/23/2014Went on a Saturday night during their first week of opening. A beautiful room. Great bar with some stellar choices for before and after dinner drinks. Wine list worthy of many visits to explore in depth. If you have trouble selecting the sommelier is able to help you select. There are wines from Italy I have only read of. Menu,much like the old Henri it is based on very fresh, very fun versions of classics. The duck egg pasta is one of the best pasta dishes I have had anywhere - a must try. 3rd course was suckling pig... if you like pork, you just have to try this. Service was excellent, attentive, helpful, informative. It is opening, so things will get even better, which makes me wonder how good can they get? I will be back to find out!Special Features:
- Place Rocks!GARKADined on 8/22/2014Noisy, Energetic, Superb! Food is excellent and what I would expect for a restaurant of this pedigree. Sangria is very good, the green sauce has a ton of flavor, and they are very fast. Place is jammed at lunch and is a very social picnic table style familyish atmosphere. Loved it.Special Features:
- NancyVIPDined on 8/22/2014First time at Acanto, and enjoyed the diverse ambiance; casual to business casual patrons. Food was wonderful, efficient service. Desserts from the Lawless Group are always different and always satisfy the sweet tooth. Had a frozen lemon chello!! Would definitely dine there again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing!fabofoodieVIPDined on 8/22/2014Billy and team have done it again! While we will miss Henri, Aconto is a fabulous Italian restaurant in every way. We will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Welcome to the Hood!mcboy2000VIPDined on 8/20/2014Acanto where have you been all my life? You're just what the East Loop needed -- classy Italian food and wine at accessible prices. We went opening week and truly enjoyed our first experience. The interior decor is sexy and cozy -- an intimate feel that will play well on long, dark winter nights. For warmer evenings, outdoor seating abounds. Food was outstanding. We shared several plates; not a morsel was left. Standouts were the heirloom tomato salad with tunnato sauce, prosciutto/fig pizza and the lobster pasta. The mostly Italian wine list covers a HUGE range of varietals, offering selections that pair nicely with Acanto's menu -- and even with fairly skinny wallets. Service was very attentive and gracious. We'll be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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Tardif and Cunningham Tally Two Goals Each
Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins blanked the Hershey Bears 6-0 this evening at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Kevan Miller, Colby Cohen each tallied a goal and Jamie Tardif and Craig Cunningham each scored twice.
After pummeling P-Bruins' netminder Michael Hutchinson with shots and controlling much of the play in the opening minutes of the first period, Providence shifted gears and took control of the game and at the end of the first frame, Providence had doubled Hershey's shots on net. The Bears were assessed with two penalties halfway through the frame. Providence set up for nice scoring opportunities, but Hershey's penalty kill, ranked fourth in the league, was solid and killed both man-advantages. The P-Bruins continued to out hustle the Bears in all zones, creating multiple odd-man rushes, but former P-Bruin Dany Sabourin was flawless between the pipes and the teams went into the first intermission scoreless.
Providence finally broke down Sabourin in the opening minutes of the second period. Cohen fed Tardif along the far boards and Tardif snuck a shot past Sabourin five-hole at 3:02. Two minutes later, Tardif caused a turnover in the neutral zone allowing Miller to collect the lose puck at the blue line. Miller's shot from just outside the blue line seemed to surprise Sabourin and easily went in to give the P-Bruins a 2-0 lead. Providence continued to control all facets of play, beating Hershey to the puck, reading plays and throwing big hits. Their hard work paid off at 14:48 when Tardif struck again, this time on a wrap around, for his second goal and third point of the night. Kirk MacDonald and Kyle MacKinnon assisted on the play to take a 3-0 lead and send Sabourin to the locker room early.
The P-Bruins continued to dominate the Bears, scoring three unanswered goals as the P-Bruins gave the Bears their a loss by the largest margin this season. Cohen made it 4-0 on the man-advantage at 5:04 of the final frame when his d-partner David Warsofsky passed it to him at the point and Cohen faked a slap shot and beat Braden Holtby glove side with a snap shot. Four minutes later the P-Bruins added another power play goal when Cunningham netted his 11th goal of the season. Max Sauvé tallied his first point since being sidelined with a concussion on December 9. Kevan Miller also assisted on the play, his second point of the night. Despite the five-goal lead, the P-Bruins didn't slow down offensively. Cunningham tallied his second goal of the night with one minute to play off a nice give-and-go with Jamie Arniel and Sauvé in the Bears' zone to take a 6-0 win.
Hutchinson was flawless between the pipes, stopping all 23 of Hershey's attempts. Sabourin suffered the loss, blocking 21 shots before he was relieved by Holtby, who made seven saves.
The P-Bruins visit the Springfield Falcons tomorrow before returning to The Dunk on Sunday versus the Connecticut Whale. The puck drops at 4:05 p.m. for MetLife Plush Snoopy Night, which are free to the first 1,000 fans. To purchase our special ticket offers or for more information, call the Providence Bruins ticket office at (401) 273-5000 or log on to the team website at www.providencebruins.com.


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RHINELANDER, WI (WTAQ) - Police say a northern Wisconsin man is facing 10th offense OWI charge after being pulled over for a taillight out.
46-year-old Robin Anderson, of Rhinelander, made a court appearance Friday in Oneida County court.
Police say they found an open can of beer during the stop on Thursday night.
Anderson was previously convicted in four Wisconsin counties, from 1990 to 2002.
Anderson also faces charges of operating with a revoke license.


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For much of Saturday night's matchup with the Detroit Pistons, the Suns looked like a team that had flown in late the night before to play the second game of a back-to-back.
That was because they had, but the Pistons had also done the same and looked it.
It wasn't a pretty game by any means, but Detroit ultimately used a 22-4 fourth-quarter run to beat the Suns in dramatic fashion, 75-74.
In a loss that snapped their five-game winning streak, the Suns led by as many as 15 points. But when crunch time rolled around, the Suns couldn't muster the offense to keep the Pistons at bay.
The loss moved the Suns to 0-4 on the second night of back-to-backs on the road and kept them from reaching .500 for the first time since Dec. 19.
After locking down on defense for the entire fourth quarter, the Pistons took the lead on an 18-foot jumper from Austin Daye with under a minute to play.
The Suns fouled and Detroit's Will Bynum missed his second free throw, giving the Suns a chance to rebound and tie the game, but the ball found the hands of Tayshaun Prince instead.
Suns head coach Alvin Gentry's hurling of his clipboard to the floor pretty much summed up the team's frustration with a quarter in which it scored just 13 points. That total would have been even uglier if not for Channing Frye's last-second, meaningless three-pointer.
Oddly, the Suns' fourth quarter wasn't the lowest total in the game. The Pistons were outscored 23-11 in the third quarter after keeping the game close through one half.
The game matched up two of the league's worst defensive teams, which would seem to give the Suns an advantage. Detroit was able to stifle the Suns' (usually) high-powered offense, particularly by limiting Steve Nash.
Nash tallied just one assist in the first half, but came alive in the third quarter, which allowed the Suns to get some separation. Nash's six assists in the quarter facilitated the Suns' surge that looked like it would give the starters a little fourth-quarter rest.
The Pistons again neutralized Nash in the fourth quarter, however, as he was only able to notch one assist. Nash did lead all Suns with 14 points, but the loss only further reinforces the notion that the Suns generally go as Nash goes.
Frye wasn't able to stay hot after a huge night against the Wizards on Friday, as he shot just 3-of-14, including 2-of-12 from three-point range. Center Marcin Gortat, however, continued his consistently strong play, contributing 11 points and a team-high 13 rebounds.
Gortat's jumper was working from mid-range and his post presence will only further fuel advocates of moving him into the starting role. It appears that for now, however, Gentry is happier with Gortat coming off the bench with a boost of energy.
Gortat's presence wasn't enough in the fourth quarter, as the Pistons outrebounded the Suns 17-7. The Pistons' tight defense forced the Suns to a paltry 26.3 percent shooting in the game's final 12 minutes.
Prince led the Pistons and all scorers with 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds, but it was reserve point guard Bynum that fueled Detroit's late-game surge, scoring all 12 of his points in the final quarter.
Losing to the Pistons, who played without starting power forward Charlie Villanueva, certainly does nothing to keep the Suns' momentum alive. After a day off, the Suns will finish their road swing in Philadelphia before returning to Phoenix. If the 76ers take any cues from the Pistons' strategy against the Suns, they may just make it two straight wins against the purple and orange.
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text: content Life Extension Magazine October 2011 Combating Age-Related Brain Deterioration By Eric R. Braverman, MD, with Dale Kiefer, BS Strategies for Preserving and Enhancing Brain Function Scientists recently published the results of a controlled trial that examined the effects of aerobic exercise on cognition and other biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease among older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. Subjects were randomly assigned to engage in intensive aerobic exercise for 45 to 60 minutes per day, four days a week, for six months. Control subjects underwent supervised stretching sessions for equivalent periods, but did not engage in vigorous exercise. Results showed that aerobic exercise, but not simple stretching, acted as a "potent [non-drug-induced] intervention that improves executive control processes for older women at high risk of cognitive decline."38 Another recent study conducted by the Mayo Clinic on more than 1,300 subjects concluded, "Any frequency of moderate exercise performed in midlife or late life was associated with a reduced odds of having mild cognitive impairment."37 Traumatic Head Injury: A Word of Caution The National Football League (NFL) is just beginning to address the long-term effects on its players of countless head injuries sustained over the years on the gridiron. Meanwhile, prime-time television dramas would have us believe that knocking a person unconscious is a humane, relatively harmless (and remarkably common) way to neutralize a bad guy. But the reality is quite different. Retired boxers who can barely speak are a better example of the effects of repeated head blows. The NFL's struggle with the issue is only the latest instance in which the media have focused, however fleetingly, on the dangers of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is far more pervasive—and considerably more dangerous—than people imagine, or television dramas portray. It is estimated that from 1.4 to 3.8 million Americans sustain TBIs each year, although many injuries go unreported.32,33 TBI encompasses sports-related concussions and repetitive head traumas. Symptoms may include loss of memory, sluggish reactions, aggressiveness, apathy, impulsiveness, reduced intellect, etc. It is a misconception that concussion is reliably signaled by unconsciousness. Brain scans using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), or computed tomography (CT) are capable of detecting massive injuries, but many TBIs are missed by these methods due to the initial subtlety of symptoms. At PATH Medical, we evaluate brain function using a much broader range of assessments, including tests of brain electrophysiology, memory function, attention function, personality temperament and type, etc. If you suspect you or your child may have sustained a traumatic brain injury, never hesitate to seek professional evaluation and treatment. The benefits of exercise are achieved through a variety of mechanisms, including enhanced production of key neurotransmitters.43,44 As I note in my book Younger You: Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Brain to Look and Feel 15 Years Younger (McGraw-Hill, 2006), serotonin is an important brain chemical messenger associated with the regulation of mood and sleep. Deficiencies yield depression, fatigue, and poor sleep. Acetylcholine is a key neurotransmitter involved in cognition, memory, and learning. A deficit in acetylcholine, and its receptors, is associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Dopamine affects the body's ability to regulate weight, experience pleasure, and feel energetic. When dopamine levels fall, obesity, addiction, and fatigue may result. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a crucial neurotransmitter that has a stabilizing effect on the brain's other chemical messengers. GABA controls the brain's rhythm, affecting one's ability to handle stress and to function mentally and physically at a calm, steady pace.49 In addition to these four foundational neurotransmitters, studies have shown that exercise increases production of a substance known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which has been associated, at least in women, with enhanced cognitive function and brain plasticity.44,50-52 Exercise also encourages angiogenesis, or the formation of new blood supply structures. This is important for growing new brain cells and their supporting structures.50,53,54 Causes of Dementia*48 Many medical conditions can contribute to dementia. These include: Alzheimer's disease Vascular dementia Hormone or neurotransmitter deficiencies/imbalances Toxic disorders –Alcoholism/drug abuse/intoxication–Heavy metal intoxication (e.g., lead, mercury, etc.) Vitamin deficiencies especially B vitamins (B1 [thiamine], B3 [niacin], B12) Organ failure or dysfunction –Hypothyroidism–Hypo- and hyperparathyroidism–Kidney failure–Liver failure–Respiratory failure Chronic infections –HIV –Neurosyphilis–Tuberculosis–Prion diseases Head trauma –Boxer's syndrome–Traumatic brain injury (e.g., concussion)–Chronic subdural hematoma Neoplastic conditions –Primary brain tumor–Metastatic brain tumor Psychiatric disorders –Depression–Schizophrenia Degenerative diseases –Huntington's disease–Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease)–Multiple sclerosis–Dementia with Lewy bodies *This list is not intended to be comprehensive The Power of Neurogenesis: New Brain Growth and Life When I attended medical school, we learned that many types of cells regenerate more or less constantly throughout life; in essence, entire organs are eventually renewed as old cells are replaced. But the brain and central nervous system represented a notable exception. Brain cells are finite, we were told, and soon after birth the ability to grow and regenerate neurons is irrevocably lost. Furthermore, dogma held, the myriad pathways and connections among adult brain cells are "fixed and immutable," incapable of further adaptation, and certainly incapable of new growth. We now know this is incorrect.55-58 Research conducted since the 1970s has shown that the growth of new nerves (a process known as neurogenesis) does occur. This growth plays an important role in the brain's plasticity, or ability to remodel, especially in key areas of the brain, such as the hippocampus, which is responsible for some of the most important higher cognitive functions, including memory and emotion. It's no coincidence that Alzheimer's disease strikes the hippocampus first, eroding long-term memory. While the hippocampus is vulnerable to the ravages of Alzheimer's disease, it also responds to better nutrition and increased exercise, thereby promoting neurogenesis. In fact, scientists are only beginning to fully appreciate the dramatic implications of this discovery, which may yield new treatments for conditions ranging from mental illness and addiction to age-associated declines in memory and cognition.55,59-62 Exercise Improves Sleep One of the chief complaints among many of my elderly patients is poor sleep quality. Fortunately, exercise also improves sleep. And better sleep is also associated with increased neurogenesis in the adult brain.63 Conversely, poor sleep may restrict neurogenesis. By engaging in regular aerobic exercise you'll sleep better, age more slowly and improve the architecture, and thus health, of your brain. Robust Brain Function, Robust Libido A healthy brain correlates with better mental acuity—but also better sex. There's a common saying that "the brain is the greatest erogenous zone." This is truer than most of us realize. When the brain is alive, so are the sex organs. I've treated patients who came to me complaining of multiple problems, including failing memory and declining cognition, not to mention poor sleep quality and sluggish libido. My patients have experienced remarkable success reversing these declines using treatments ranging from nutrients, to better dietary habits, to electrocranial stimulation, to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. In some cases it is necessary to treat underlying conditions such as hypertension, which is a contributing factor in vascular dementia, before success is achieved. After treatment, patients experience improved memory, reasoning and intellect, and they have been known to rave about their reignited sex lives. Summary Maintaining youthful cognitive function is a crucial challenge of aging, both in terms of cognitive function and structural deterioration or "brain wasting." Declining memory function may begin as early as age 30 and is often evident after 50 years of age. Fortunately, it is possible to take proactive steps to maintain youthful cognition with aging. Maintaining a healthy body weight and body fat percentage may help preserve healthy brain structure and function. Frail bones have been linked with cognitive decline in women. Hormonal balance may promote healthy cognitive function. Traumatic brain injury is a common yet overlooked cause of cognitive difficulties. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and may decrease the risk of cognitive decline, while promoting healthy sleep. A healthy diet and extra nutritional support further enhance cognitive function. If you have any questions on the scientific content of this article, please call a Life Extension® Health Advisor at 1-866-864-3027. Strategies for Preserving and Enhancing Brain Function Exercise Exercise is crucial for preserving and even enhancing brain function as we age. Exercise increases cerebral arterial blood flow.46,64 Exercise promotes angiogenesis and stimulates neurogenesis in the adult hippocampus.50 Exercise promotes production of beneficial brain proteins called neurotrophins.65,66 More muscle equates with better cerebral arterial blood flow, and thus better cognition. Healthy Diet A healthy diet forms the foundation for successful aging. Diets high in saturated fat and cholesterol are significantly linked to an increased risk of dementia.67,68 In contrast, diets high in omega-3 oils and olive oil (found in the Mediterranean diet) are linked to a significantly reduced risk of dementia.69-71 Follow the antioxidant-rich "Rainbow Diet," which is nutrient-dense, not calorie-dense.49 The Rainbow Diet is low in sodium and saturated fat and high in fiber. It is also anti-inflammatory. As its name implies, the Rainbow Diet emphasizes the consumption of a wide range of foods in all colors of the rainbow. White foods are excluded from this diet, with the exceptions of yogurt and egg whites.49 Bioidentical Hormones* Levels of many hormones decline with advancing age. It is possible to restore the body and mind to youthful vigor by re-establishing and maintaining youthful levels of these crucial hormones, under the supervision of a qualified physician. Some are available as supplements (e.g., DHEA, melatonin, vitamin D3), while others require a doctor's prescription and supervision.49 Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)/DHEA-S Erythropoietin Estradiol Human growth hormone (HGH) Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) Insulin Melatonin Parathyroid hormone Pregnenolone Testosterone Vitamin D3 Dr. Braverman's Nutrient Recommendations Nutrients are essential tools for keeping your brain young and fit. They are capable of increasing your brain power and processing speed, while simultaneously addressing specific adverse conditions throughout the rest of the body.49 Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil): 2,000-6,000 mg/day (containing a minimum of 1,400 EPA and 1,000 mg DHA) Vitamin D3: 2,000-10,000 IU/day Coenzyme Q10: 100-300 mg daily Resveratrol: 250-500 mg daily Vitamin C: up to 4,000 mg daily B complex: 50-100 mg daily Acetyl-L-carnitine: up to 1,500-3,000 mg per day Acetyl-L-carnitine arginate: 1,000 mg per day R-lipoic acid: 150-400 mg daily Phosphatidylserine: 100-200 mg per day Ashwagandha: 250 mg per day Vinpocetine: 15-30 mg per day Alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC): 600 mg per day Zinc: 30-90 mg/day (Editor's note: Individuals supplementing with more than 50 mg of zinc should take at least 2 mg of copper daily.) Vitamin K2: 100 mcg to 2,100 mcg daily Drug Therapy Certain prescription therapies may promote more successful aging. Antihypertensive therapy. 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A pair of teenage girls and former classmates died together in an early morning car crash on the way to the University of Kentucky.
Marissa Elmore, age 19 and Destinee Barr, age 18, were the best of friends according to Elmore's Cousin Chelsea Sanders. "They met in middle school and Destinee was always here for Marissa's birthday and everything," said Sanders.
Late Thursday night the girls were traveling to Lexington to meet up with University of Kentucky Freshmen Justin Clayton and Zac Lamkin for Halloween. Clayton said they called saying the were 30 minutes away but never showed up. "We we just waiting outside in this hurricane like weather we didn't know what was wrong and we couldn't figure it out," said Clayton. Police said Barr's car t-boned a pickup truck in a storm, killing the two girls on KY Highway 341 in Midway just after midnight. Sanders said, "I didn't believe it was real. I just remember waking up to my mom screaming."
Versailles Police Department Lieutenant Daniel Clark said alcohol was found in Barr's car. Woodford County Coroner Ronald Owens said wind and rain likely caused the crash. Toxicology results will take weeks.
Lamkin said "I was shocked, we didn't think it was real."
The friends all graduated in May from North Bullitt High School. Barr played softball while Elmore participated on the cheer team. Principal Jeffrey Marshall started the day with a moment of silence telling teachers and students about the accident. Marshall said, "We've had some students come down and talk to counselors. Grief is a complex process and we've had students down here visibly upset."
As loved ones in this tightly knit community continue to grieve, they say they will focus on the way these girls lived instead of the tragic way they died. Sanders said, " Whether it was good or bad day Marissa always had a smile on her face. She had big ambitions and always wanted to go out and do other things and help other people. She was a protector. "
There was a third friend in the car with the girls who survived the crash. Miranda Smith is in fair condition at UK hospital in Lexington. Police say the pickup truck driver was not injured.
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By Rebecca A. Clay
Seventeen years. According
to the Institute of Medicine, that's the average
gap between the time a researcher publishes a new research
finding and practitioners out in the field actually put
that finding to use.
Now that gap is closing. A joint initiative by SAMHSA's Center for Substance
Abuse Treatment (CSAT) and the National Institute on
Drug Abuse (NIDA) is ensuring that professionals treating
people with substance use disorders have almost immediate
access to research results. Working together in "blending
teams," researchers supported by NIDA and trainers
from SAMHSA's Addiction Technology Transfer Centers
(ATTCs) are translating research into easy-to-use products.
"This is a landmark initiative," said CSAT
Director H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., "For
the first time in history, tools describing research-based
practices are being made available at nearly the same
time that the research results are published in peer-reviewed
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Launched in 2001, the NIDA/SAMHSA Blending Initiative
takes place at a time when scientific advances are producing
a broad range of promising options for treating addiction,
said NIDA Deputy Director Timothy P. Condon, Ph.D.
But just because researchers discover what works in
treating addiction doesn't mean that practitioners
know about their findings.
"If research is done and only published in peer-reviewed
journals that remain on the shelves," asked Dr.
Condon, "does it have an impact on individuals'
The answer is "no," said Lewis E. Gallant,
Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Association
of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD).
In fact, he added, that's a major obstacle that
keeps practitioners from adopting evidence-based practices.
"Reading the big monographs that many researchers
produce is good if you're a researcher, but not
if you're trying to tease out things you can use
in your practice," he explained. "It doesn't
translate very well."
Past efforts have tried to make it easy for service
providers to use evidence-based practices, but few have
succeeded, said Catherine D. Nugent, M.S., L.G.P.C.,
a senior public health adviser in CSAT's Division
of Services Improvement.
"Ineffective methods, such as written practice
guidelines, are used to get findings from researchers
into the hands of practitioners," she explained.
"What's really needed is a much more sophisticated,
comprehensive approach toward helping service providers
use these evidence-based practices."
The Blending Initiative answers that need, said Ms.
Nugent. Each year, the initiative tackles two or three
The process begins with a group of experts—both
scientists and practitioners—who come together
to discuss NIDA-funded research and how those findings
might help fill gaps in addiction treatment.
"What we look for is something that has a solid
base of research evidence showing that it is effective,"
said Cindy L. Miner, Ph.D., Deputy Director of NIDA's
Office of Science Policy and Communications. The group
also looks for innovations that will have a realistic
expectation of being adopted and that will have a big
impact once they are.
Most of the topics grow out of research from NIDA's
Clinical Trials Network, an innovative partnership in
which academic researchers and community-based treatment
providers develop and refine new treatment options for
patients in community-level clinical practice.
"Since the Clinical Trials Network is the foremost
undertaking of community-oriented research, it's
natural that results coming out of that network would
be the most likely type of findings to be applicable
in the treatment world," said Jack B. Stein, M.S.W.,
Ph.D., formerly Deputy Director of NIDA's Division of
Epidemiology, Services, and Prevention Research. Dr.
Stein recently became Director of CSAT's Division of
Services Improvement.
Once a topic is selected, the next step is a "hand-off"
meeting where the researchers hand off their research
results to those whose specialty is implementation. "We
bring together the researchers and the ATTC experts to
discuss the science and the field's needs,"
said Dr. Miner. "Then they decide what needs to
be developed to fill those needs." Out of that
group comes a blending team that devotes the next 6 months
to developing products and activities designed for clinicians.
The final step in the blending team process is to alert
the field to the newly available products. Blending Initiative
products often debut at NASADAD meetings, explained Dr.
Miner, where they are introduced or focus-tested depending
on their stage of development. And then the ATTCs start
using the products to train the addiction treatment workforce,
so that clinicians can reap the benefits of research.
To learn more, go to www.nattc.org,
click on "About Us," and click on "NIDA/SAMHSA-ATTC
Blending Initiative" or contact email@example.com
or 1 (816) 235-6888. Or visit www.nida.nih.gov/blending.
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DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - The Detroit Tigers are adding another free-agent piece to their bullpen. According to multiple reports, the Tigers have agreed to a one year, 2.5 million-dollar contract with Joba Chamberlain. The 28-year old right-hander was 2-and-1 with a 4.93 ERA in 45 relief outings with the New York Yankees last season.
Chamberlain had spent his entire eight-year career with the Yankees. He is expected to help set up free-agent closer Joe Nathan, who signed with Detroit last week.


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VIRGINIA BEACH—Police are investigating a report of a man taking pictures up women's skirts at an Oceanfront bar.
Friday night, officers responded to the Calypso Bar and Grill at 1101 Atlantic Avenue.
MPO Adam Bernstein explained a witness called police after seeing a man holding his camera under women's skirts. Officers were able to find the suspect. He was arrested for being drunk in public and having marijuana on him.
Police seized the man's camera, but authorities will not charge him with unlawful filming unless victims press charges. Investigators are now asking women who think they are victims to come forward.
Bernstein noted this is the first report he's seen of a man trying to record up women's skirts at the Oceanfront. "I was a sergeant at the Oceanfront for two years, and I can't think of a case we've had. It's happened in malls at department stores, but it's not common."


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Welcome back fellow deviants. As your guide through the nether and with my personal research into the three paths of debauchery I have returned! You deviant warlocks are already accustomed too and familiar with the three specs, but for those who are not read on.
Affliction: The Proverbial slow, painful death. This spec utilizes shadow and the souls of fallen and dying enemies to power insidious damage of time spells, slowly eating away at your enemies a little at a time.
Demonology: Harnesses the power of demonic fury to unleash hell itself upon enemies and transform yourself into an avatar of those powers by becoming a demon incarnate to inflict new and more deadly horrors upon your enemies.
Destruction: The very meaning of chaos unleashed. Burning embers are your source of power, focusing the powers of fire and chaos and hurling them at your foes.
Riveting huh? Well here's the skinny. So far, after a few sessions at the dummies, and a few thousand gold reforging back and forth, some real trial by fire, and a little deductive reasoning, along with some research into what various sites are saying, I have come to the conclusion that for me personally, affliction and demonology are my favorites. I know there's a bunch of theory crafting and number crunching and spreadsheets floating around, but if you're like me, being a casual player, I don't want to have to decipher all that crap. I want to play. So I have, and you should too. It's important to find the spec that works best for you. I personally have had the best results with the two aforementioned specs, with destruction bringing up a close rear.
Here's the problem with destruction I have noticed. Your most damaging spells require burning embers. Not a big deal right? Shouldn't be a problem since that's your power source affliction uses soulstones right? Oh wait…. take into account that you have to cast and generate them at most 10% of one at a time. Which means that you can only use 1 powerful spell for every ten normal casts. Or ten spells per ember. With an average cast time of 2-3 seconds per normal spell, you're talking 20-30 seconds before you get to even get to cast one good spell.
I'm not here to dissuade anyone from choosing that path, if it works for you then it works for you and I applaud your dedication to becoming a master of chaos and fire. For me, I have moved on, not up. For in Pandaria most specs are pretty equal (of course blizzard had to find a new red headed step child and bout time, mwhahahahaah), to the powers of shadow and souls and demons. Always learning we warlocks are. Always finding new and more diabolical ways to destroy our enemies and look stylish while doing it.
Remember dear deviants, the ways of the dark are not an easy path to tread, there are plenty of fair-weather warlocks (as we've seen since the expansion) but a true warlock doesn't bend to the will of the creators…. he bends the creators will to his bidding.


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EL PASO — A dog fight turned deadly in the Lower Valley after a man gunned down his neighbor's pit-bull for jumping into his yard and attacking his Chihuahua.
The homeowner said he pulled the trigger and shot the pitbull to protect both his dog and more importantly, his family.
According to the neighbor who shot the pitbull, the dog jumped the fence and started attacking his a smaller dog.
He said he fired at the pitbull because he was afraid it would also attack his family. The pitbull survived and is going to be ok according to his owner.
The owner of the pitbull who wanted to remain anonymous also said the neighbor apologized and there are no hard feelings because he understands his actions.
"I don't blame him, I mean it's upsetting but he did what he did what he had to do, like I said earlier, if it was me and a dog was trying to attack my family, I'd do the same exact thing so i don't blame him for what happened," he said.
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Welcome to the Blaine school district and the 2010-11 school year. We are looking forward to an exciting and productive year for students in each of our schools and programs!
We employ one of the most skilled and dedicated group of professionals in the state of Washington. Teachers and support staff strongly desire to work in Blaine and many choose to spend their entire career in our district. We see this as a clear tribute to the overall quality of the program and the commitment that we make to supporting staff in their work with our students.
Improving student learning at every level of the system remains at the heart of our mission. Our students consistently demonstrate outstanding academic performance, comparing favorably to other districts across the state.
For the past four years, Blaine high school has been recognized by "Newsweek" as one of the top 1300 high schools in the Nation. A substantially high level of student participation in Advanced Placement (AP) courses serves as a key factor in this recognition. Students do not achieve success at the high school level without a strong K-8 foundation. We are privileged to have excellent K-12 administrators, teachers and support personnel who demonstrate a consistent commitment to making a difference for young people at all levels of the program.
These remain very unique and challenging economic times. The demands being placed upon school districts, specific to declining state and federal revenue, are unprecedented. In preparation for the new school year, we have been committed to the continued ownership of staff and community in the process of establishing key system priorities.
One of the priorities recently identified by the board of directors will involve the presentation of a Capital Projects Bond Initiative to voters in April of 2011. The board believes that it is essential that long overdue comprehensive facility work be completed at Blaine high school, as well as a limited number of smaller projects across the district campus. We look forward to sharing much more information about this initiative with our collective communities in the months ahead.
As I now begin my fifth year in the role of superintendent in the Blaine school district, I remain impressed with the extensive level of community ownership and involvement that I see at all levels of the program. The communities of Blaine, Point Roberts and Birch Bay take great pride in the learning that takes place in their schools and most importantly in the ongoing growth and success of students.
The employees of the Blaine school district realize how important it is to keep parents and patrons informed of key events and issues across all grade levels. To that end, we hope that you will find an opportunity to visit the Blaine school district at www.blainesd.org often, where you can learn about opportunities to stay connected to activities involving our students.
On behalf of the board of directors, and the staff of the Blaine school district, thank you for your continued support to the vitally important work of educating all students.
We are looking forward to a great year!


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September 14, 2014
September 10, 2014
Homecoming Spirit Week 9/15-9-19
Get ready to show your school spirit!!! Homecoming week is coming Sept. 15-19, you can participate in the dress down days by donating specific items on each day, the burning of the DM pep rally will be on Friday night leading up to the big game against St. Francis on Saturday Sept. 20th 11:30am at Aloha Stadium.
Detentions, based on homeroom teachers' discretion, will be given for misconduct or if students do not meet dress requirements.
Thank you for your participation and your generous donations! Have fun!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK: SEPTEMEBER 15TH THROUGH 19TH Dress Down Days More…
September 3, 2014
Shop & Score
Help support Damien Memorial School athletes by shopping at Times Supermarkets and use Damien Memorial School • CODE:312
SHOP AND SCORE is a program that allows high schools in Hawaii the opportunity to earn a share of $250,000 in Adidas® equipment and uniforms. You can help your favorite participating high school by earning points for them by purchasing participating products at TIMES / BIG SAVE Supermarkets.
Our annual SHOP AND SCORE program is in its 14th year and has donated over $1,500,000 in Adidas® equipment and uniforms to Hawaii's High School Athletic programs. This year's program will again donate $250,000. More…
September 2, 2014
Give Aloha
When you're putting together your Foodland grocery list, "lettuce" say we think you're "soup-er" when you give to Damien at the check-out, especially during these "dates" when dollars will "meat" another dollar with the "match". After "All", everyone knows Damien supporters are the top "banana"!


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Celebrate Graduation with Grad Party Decorations
Decorate for your high school graduation party with grad party decorations. The girl graduate cutout is a great addition to your graduation party.
- 8″ tall and 12″ long.
- The simple black graduation cutout will compliment your graduate's school colors.
- Made of cardstock.
- Made in the USA.
Celebrate graduation in style with the perfect grad party decorations. Spice up your graduation party with must have graduation party decorations, supplies and favors.


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