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Filmmakers have been interpreting Shakespeare's plays since the silent era, and they haven't stopped since. The newest cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare, Joss Whedon's "Much Ado About Nothing," is getting a wide release this year. By the sound of the reviews, it sounds like it joins the ranks of the better Shakespeare adaptations. What follows will be a rundown of some of the best films based on Shakespeare, starring actors from Laurence Olivier to Orson Welles and Kenneth Branagh, who also directed the adaptations in which they starred. I've occasionally put two adaptations of one particular play together to show a contrast in adaptation. These films show the fascinating evolution of Shakespeare adaptation, how these films have changed from traditional productions to films which have transported Shakespeare's language and characters to the modern day.
"Coriolanus" (2011)
Actor Ralph Fiennes makes his directorial debut with this adaptation of one of Shakespeare's less famous plays. He also plays the title character, Caius Martius Coriolanus, the Roman general banished by his own people. The film uproots the play, placing it in a modern context, and Fiennes channels films like Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" in its depiction of war ravished city streets and buildings.
Fiennes makes a confident debut behind the camera and like many actors-turned directors he puts an emphasis on letting the performances from his actors breathe without being suffocated under visual style. He himself gives a commanding performance. Gerard Butler, as the Coriolanus's rival Tullus Aufidius, with whom Coriolanus allies himself after being banished, also gives a surprisingly solid performance. Brian Cox is subtly affecting and fully rounded performance as Menenius Agrippa, a Roman senator and friend to Coriolanus. Vanessa Redgrave gained Oscar buzz for her portrayal as Coriolanus's mother Volumnia, whom has a fiery military passion which rivals that of her son. Redgrave may give the best performance in the film, capturing Volumnia's almost terrifying command over her son. The versatile Jessica Chastain also does strong work as Coriolanus' wife Virgilia.
The film blends modern dress with the Shakespearean language very well. I feel the play's less iconic status among Shakespeare's work makes it easier to accept the present day setting. Moreover, seeing these events in a modern context make its political themes and story even more relevant and fascinating to see unfold.
"Chimes at Midnight" (1965)
Orson Welles' film is an impressively lean amalgam of "Henry IV" Parts One and Two, with lines from "Henry V," "Richard II" and "The Merry Wives of Winsor." The film puts a focus on the fat, boastful, and eventually tragic knight Sir John Falstaff, also played by Welles, who is a companion to Prince Hal, the future King Henry V. Welles, owning one of the greatest voices in cinema, is perfect as Falstaff, jovial and witty, but with a wisdom and sense of melancholy that accompanies his older age. While Welles is known for his big, some may say hammy, acting, his reaction to being rejected by Hal after he becomes king is one of Welles' finest moments of acting, subtle and heartbreaking.
The battle sequence at Shrewsbury is one of the most amazingly staged battle scenes ever put on film, and still incredibly exciting almost fifty years later. Moreover, Welles' camera angles and Edmond Richard's cinematography throughout are thrilling to behold.
Unfortunately, due to legal disputes over the rights, "Chimes at Midnight" is not easily available on DVD/Blu ray, except through imported DVDs. It is on Youtube, where I watched it. Ideally, one day it can get a proper DVD/Blu ray release. Paging the Criterion Collection.
"Hamlet" (1948, 1996)
Laurence Olivier's second cinematic adaptation of a Shakespeare play, after "Henry V" (1944), is the only Shakespearean adaptation to win the Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards. Olivier also won his one and only Oscar for playing Hamlet. The film is one of the most condensed and efficient adaptations of "Hamlet" on screen. Even at two and a half hours, the film glides through the action of the play. Oliver is eloquent as Hamlet, understanding that despite Hamlet's sense of theatricality, he is also an inward character. Olivier uses voiceovers for a number of Hamlet's soliloquies, creating a sense of psychological realism.
Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet is probably my favourite Shakespearean adaptation on screen. Branagh presents us the full uncut version of Shakespeare's play. At over four hours, one would imagine this film would become a bore but Branagh's cinematic sensibilities in adapting Shakespeare make this an exciting experience. Branagh departs from the gothic Denmark we associate with the play and presents the kingdom of Denmark as lavish and gorgeous. The set design of the film is amazing and Branagh shows it off in glorious 70MM (this is the last film to be shot in this format). This format harkens back to the days of the legendary epics such as David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia (1962). The film does feel like an old fashioned epic in many ways, the type of film we rarely get nowadays. Branagh plays a Hamlet less subdued than Olivier but it's nevertheless an effective performance. There' an amazing roster of actors supporting Branagh as well: Julie Christie came out of retirement to play Hamlet's mother Gertrude. Derek Jacobi is Hamlet's uncle and step father, Claudius, Kate Winslet is Ophelia, and Brian Blessed plays the ghost of Hamlet's father. There are also some surprising cameos from Jack Lemmon, Billy Crystal and Robin Williams. The film is ambitious and as rewarding as Shakespearean adaptations get.
"Henry V" (1944, 1989)
Made during WWII, Laurence Olivier's adaptation of Shakespeare's history play, in which Olivier also plays the ambitious King Henry who, believes he has a legal right to its thrown, invades France. Olivier's motivation for making the film was to support the British troops. The film, the first Shakespearean adaptation shot Technicolor, is a bright and colorful adaptation, suiting the positivity Olivier wanted to exude towards the troops. The beginning of the film is ingenious: Olivier stages the opening scene as if it's a production of the play during Shakespeare's time in the Globe theatre. We even see what's going on backstage and witness Olivier getting ready to go on stage, coughing before he goes out. Olivier gives yet another masterful portrayal, playing Henry as strong but vulnerable underneath the surface
Kenneth Branagh's 1989 film is essentially the "gritty reboot" of Olivier's film, more morally grey and visually gloomier. Branagh's first foray in to filming Shakespeare, it led the way for his Hamlet as well as Much Ado About Nothing (1993). The film is a visceral, dynamic and emotionally resonant adaptation, with Branagh in a star making performance that's gripping and emotionally raw.
"Julius Caesar" (1953)
Marlon Brando, who had achieved fame for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in Tennessee Williams's "A Streetcar Named Desire" on stage and on film, was a surprising choice for the role of Marc Antony in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's film. Brando defies expectations and handles the Shakespearean dialogue marvellously, giving what may be the best performance in the film; and when the cast includes actors such as James Mason and John Gielgud, that's no small feat.
"Macbeth" (1971)
Roman Polanski's film of Shakespeare's tragedy is one of the creepiest and unsettling adaptations of Shakespeare I've ever seen. Only a director like Polanski, the man behind the horror classics "Rosemary's Baby" and "Repulsion," could tap in to the frightening atmosphere of Shakespeare's play, making what is essentially a psychological horror film. One thing I love about this film is the grit and griminess of its look, which is due to its location shooting in Wales and Gil Taylor's cinematography. We feel like we're back in 13th century Scotland, while simultaneously aware of being in a heightened reality. The Scotland in this film is a land of beauty but also of terror.
While the film sometimes relies too much on voiceover, it makes sense given that this play is about desires and fears which cannot be spoken. Jon Finch, who would go on to star in Alfred Hitchcock's "Frenzy," makes a compelling Macbeth, convincing as both a battle-hardened soldier and a man driven to treason and murder. Francesca Annis also gives a chilling performance as Lady Macbeth. She does the famous sleepwalk scene in the nude (Tuesday Weld was apparently Polanski's first choice for the role but didn't want to do the scene nude), which can be taken as gratuitous but does add a certain vulnerability and to the character, as well as externalizing her psychological nakedness.
Polanski gives us an interesting interpretation of the character Ross (John Stride). In the play Ross is an insignificant figure but in the film he is a scheming opportunist who becomes Macbeth's henchman. He is the third murderer in the scene where Banquo (Martin Shaw) is killed and Polanski makes it clear that he leaves the door open at Macduff's (Terence Bayler) home for the assassins to kill Macduff's family. Polanski also provides a much more cynical ending, where Malcolm's brother, Donalbain, seeks out the witches that spoke to Macbeth and Banquo, presumably to overthrow his brother from the throne. The ending suggests the circularity of violence, "blood will have blood."
This film's graphic violence and nihilistic tone is said to have been inspired by the murder of Polanski's wife Sharon Tate by Charles Manson and his followers, years earlier. And the scene where Macduff's house is ransacked was reportedly based on Polanski's memories of SS soldiers barging in to his home when he was a child. The fact that Polanski brought such traumatic personal experience in to the making of the film is what I feel makes it such a disturbing and powerful film.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1935)
Max Reinhardt brought his famous stage production of Shakespeare's comedy to the screen in 1935, co-directed by Reinhardt and William Dieterle, and the result is a film that perfectly captures the charm and magic of Shakespeare's play. The film has an all star cast. Olivia de Havilland, only 18 and gorgeous, is a vision as Hermia. Dick Powell is said to be miscast as Hermia's lover, Lysander, but he's an interesting choice that works for the tone of this film. In a surprising casting choice, James Cagney, known for his gangster role in "The Public Enemy," is Bottom. Cagney's performance in this film reveals his versatility as an actor. He wonderfully invokes Bottom's overzealous but lovable enthusiasm. A young Mickey Rooney, as the mischievous fairy Puck, is unfortunately pretty annoying, which is a shame since he seems pretty in to the role. The special effects that create the fairy dance when we're first introduced to the forest world, still look marvelous today and the film overall has good sense of pace, energetic and funny.
"Othello" (1966) – Laurence Olivier plays Othello, the moor of Venice, in this film, which is a recreation of the National Theatre of Great Britain's stage production. Olivier's performance is troubling for our modern sensibilities since Oliver is essentially playing Othello in black face. But if one is able to look past the out datedness of a white actor playing Othello, Olivier's performance is transcendent, going beyond simply being great and reaching a painful sublimity. Some may decry the performance as "hammy" or "over the top" but it's rare when an actor can completely transform himself for a role and go so emotionally large with a performance.
As I mentioned earlier, this is a recreation of the stage production in which Olivier performed the role. The film, as Olivier notes in a vintage behind the scenes featurette found on the DVD, is an experiment in bringing the experience of live theatre to film. The sets and the staging of scenes do give one the feeling of watching a play- but thankfully the film never feels too stagy. While it's not the most cinematic Shakespeare adaptation, thanks to Oliver and the other cast members which include Frank Finlay as the scheming Iago and a shockingly young Maggie Smith as Desdemona, the film has a fiery passion that makes it a compelling film.
"Ran" (1985)
Arguably the definitive "King Lear" on screen, despite not using a word of Shakespeare's text, director Akira Kurosawa creates an emotionally painful but cinematically invigorating adaptation of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. Tatsuya Nakadai plays Lord Hidetora Ichimonjei who, like Lear, banishes his honest son while his two other sons conspire against him. The centerpiece of his film, a siege on the castle in which Hidetora is hiding from his sons, is a masterpiece of filmmaking unto itself and rest of the film, actually storyboarded as paintings by Kurosawa years before the film was even made, is masterful cinema throughout.
"Richard III" (1955, 1995)
These two adaptations show a unique contrast in regards to adaptation. Laurence Olivier's 1995 film, in which he also plays the title role, is a classically staged production whereas Richard Loncrane's 1995 film, starring Ian McKellen as Richard, updates the play to a fictional fascist 1930s England. Olivier knew how to make Shakespeare cinematic and accessible to a modern audience – he uses the close-ups to effectively draw the audience in to Richard's Machiavellian scheming and really make us feel Richard is talking to us, even more so than in a theatre. His performance is magnificent. As with Othello, he completely transforms himself in to the character-evil yet charming and entertaining, a man both deformed in body and spirit.
The 1930s setting in Lonchrane's film allows the concept of Kings and Queens to still make sense and the film is one of the best examples of how to effortlessly blend a modern setting with Shakespearean dialogue. McKellen, an accomplished Shakespearean actor, is mightily entertaining and funny as Richard. Similar to Olivier's film, the use of close-ups makes us feel a part of Richard's scheming. Setting the film in the 1930s draws comparisons between Hitler and Richard, particularly when Richard is crowned king. Richard's appearance also brings to mind Hitler. Thankfully these comparisons aren't too on the nose. Side note: It's funny to see to see Robert Downey Jr. make an appearance in this since both McKellen and Downey would go on to play characters from Marvel comics, with McKellen playing Magneto and Downey Tony Stark/Iron Man.
"Romeo and Juliet"/"Romeo + Juliet"
(1968, 1996) – As with the two Richard III films, these adaptations of Romeo and Juliet provide an intriguing contrast between a classical staging of the play and a more modern update. Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film gained publicity when he cast two young unknowns, Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey as the two star crossed lovers who take their lives. This was the first film production of the play to cast actors who were close to the young lovers' actual ages. Hussey was 16 at the time of filming and Whiting was 17. The choice to cast these two actors paid off wonderfully. Both Hussey and Whiting handle the Shakespearean language beautifully and convey the instantaneous love Romeo and Juliet share. They're also supported by a fine supporting cast including John McEnery and Pat Heywood in scene stealing performances as Mercutio and Juliet's Nurse, respectively.
Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film not updated the play to a modern setting, that of but injected it with a shot of adrenaline. The film is practically breathless, only taking a breath, suitably, when it's focusing on the scenes between Romeo and Juliet. Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, noticeably not accustomed to the Shakespearean dialogue, nevertheless give earnest performances that gain our sympathies. Danes has probably never looked as beautiful and DiCaprio gives a performance that's appropriately James Dean-esque. Luhrmann's flamboyant and spastic visual style occasionally suffocates the material but the film is still a fascinating and energetic experiment in adaptation.
Throne of Blood (1957)
Just as how Akira Kurosawa's "Ran," is possibly the greatest cinematic adaptation of "King Lear," his film "Throne of Blood" is arguably the greatest cinematic adaptation of Macbeth. It's also another pairing between Akira Kurosawa and the amazing Toshiro Mifune. Kurosawa and Mifune rank as one of the great actor/director collaborations in film, working together on films such as "Rashomon," "Yojimbo," its sequel "Sanjuro," and "Seven Samurai." In this film Mifune plays the Macbeth role of Takeoti Washizu, a general in feudal Japan, who on the way home from battle, along with general Miki (Akira Kubo), meet a spirit in the forest who tells their future, which leads to Washizu murdering his way to becoming Lord.
Like Polanski, Kurosawa perfectly invokes the spooky atmosphere of Shakespeare's play. The scene where Washizu and Miki meet the forest spirit is one of the creepiest things I've ever seen in a movie. Mifune, as always, gives a titanic performance- and I have to admit, I love his demise in this film more than in the original play. Washizu's own men turn against him and he is confronted with a barrage of arrows in virtuoso sequence that's amongst the greatest sequences Kurosawa has ever filmed.
"Titus" (1999)
Julie Taymor's film is one of the most completely cinematic and visually striking adaptations of Shakespeare I have seen. Taymor directed The Lion King on Broadway in 1997 and a production of Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" years earlier in 1994. This eventually led to her making her film debut with another adaptation of "Titus Andronicus," simply titled "Titus".
Some literary critics, such as Harold Bloom, have dismissed Titus Andronicus, with Bloom stating it seemed to him a parody of fellow playwright Christopher Marlowe's tragedies, with Shakespeare trying to exorcize any influence Marlow had over his own art artistic identity. Taymor, however, has said she feels that of all Shakespeare's plays, Titus Andronicus" is the most relevant for a modern era. The film even begins in a modern day kitchen, with the young Lucius (Osheen Jones), Titus's grandson playing with his toys violently. The kitchen is then bombed, with Lucius being carried out by a soldier through a door in to a Roman coliseum. The events of the play are seen through his eyes. Lucius witnesses much violence conducted by his family and their enemies against each other. By the end of the film he is one of the only characters left alive, making him a beacon of hope for a more peaceful future. Taymor's interpretation of the play, particularly regarding the role of Lucius, gives it a real humanity that can usually be lost amongst all the bloodshed.
Anthony Hopkins, who plays the Roman general Titus, almost quit acting due to the intensity of the role. He's extremely compelling in the role. Jessica Lange is also deliciously evil in the role of Tamora, the Queen of the Goths- but it may be Harry Lennix who gives the best performance in the film as Aaron the moor, an evil but complex man who has a child with Tamora.
The film's unique set design combines time periods, having ancient Rome as its backdrop but also featuring automobiles and other modern staples. Taymor is a visually expressive director and isn't afraid to embrace the graphic violence of the play. And in the scene where Titus's brother Marcus (Colm Feore) finds his niece Lavina (Laura Fraser) with her tongue cut out and hands chopped off, Taymor actually crafts an image both poetic and gruesome, just as Shakespeare would've liked it.
"Twelfth Night" (1996)
A delicately but lively directed adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, "Twelfth Night" stars Imogen Stubbs as Viola, who becomes shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria. Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario and enters the service of Duke Orsino (Toby Stephens), who is in love with Olivia (Helena Bonham Carter). When Orsino sends Viola to tell Olivia of his love, Olivia falls in love with "Cesario." Bonham Carter, in one of her less bizarre performances, is enchanting as Olivia and Stubbs is great being befuddled at the complications which arise due to her disguise. Stage director Trevor Nunn keeps things moving at a brisk pace and never tries to overplay the comedy, allowing it to subtly come through the actor's performances.
Other notable adaptations: Grigori Kozintsev's "Hamlet" and "King Lear," Orson Welles' "Macbeth" and "Othello," Al Pacino's documentary "Looking for Richard," Fred M. Wilcox's "Forbidden Planet," a 1950s sci-fi film starring Leslie Nielsen that draws inspiration from "The Tempest," Michael Radford's "The Merchant of Venice" with Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons, Kenneth Branagh's "Much Ado About Nothing."


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Notre Dame looks to improve to 3-1 and inch back towards the top 25 this weekend as they travel to West Lafayette. The Irish will limp into Ross Ade Stadium though with a number of injuries that could limit Notre Dame against a very dangerous Purdue team.
Notre Dame on Offense
The Irish offense is limping into this weekend's matchup. Michael Floyd was lost for the season last week with a broken collarbone. Jimmy Clausen is likely a "go" according to Charlie Weis on Thursday after nursing turf toe this week, but starting tailback Armando Allen is a game time decision. Allen's availability could really alter what the Irish offense does this weekend. Purdue has had trouble stopping the run this year and Allen figured to see an increased role in the passing game as Notre Dame tries to replace Floyd.
Even before Weis announced that Allen would be a game time decision, I thought there was a good chance that Notre Dame could come out in a five wide set like they did against Michigan State. With Allen iffy the chances of this happening go up quite a bit. Notre Dame spread Michigan State out last week with a no-huddle multiple wide receiver package and moved the ball really well. Even without Floyd, Notre Dame has the wide receivers to pull this off again.
Spreading out Purdue will make it a bit tougher for Purdue to really key on Golden Tate like defenses did last year. Notre Dame didn't really have the offensive line to pull off this kind of offensive attack last season though. With the Irish line vastly improved this season, Notre Dame could come out in such an attack this weekend. Notre Dame is going to need to find ways to get Golden Tate some open looks and other than just moving him around a lot this is one way to get Tate some favorable matchups.
Allen's availability will really impact what Notre Dame does on the ground though. Weis said that Robert Hughes and Jonas Gray got the bulk of the carries with the first team with Allen unable to go full strength in practice this week. Gray is the more talented runner, but his struggles in pass protection have been well documented this week. Purdue is going to likely send more pressure than normal this weekend to get after Clausen with his mobility limited which puts a premium on having a running back that is strong in pass protection.
If Allen is able to play this weekend, Notre Dame could come out and try and establish the run early, but with Floyd out I think Purdue will key on the run early and force Notre Dame to beat them in the air. Notre Dame had a tough time doing that last year when Floyd was out and until they prove they can still throw the ball all over the field without the star receiver, defenses are probably going to stack the box to stop the run.
Allen's status will also determine just how much of the Wildcat we see this weekend. Allen's been the only Irish player to line up in the Wildcat so far this year. If he is unable to play it'll be interesting to see if Weis still uses the formation or if he scraps it for this week. It would make sense to use the Wildcat liberally this weekend given its effectiveness and its ability to take some pressure off of Jimmy Clausen. Using the Wildcat could given Clausen a few plays off to help keep him fresher on his injured toe.
Without Floyd this week Notre Dame is going to need another receiver to step up. Duval Kamara and Robby Parris are listed as the co-starters opposite Tate heading into the weekend, but freshman Shaquelle Evans figures to be in the mix as do sophomores Deion Walker and John Goodman. One of them will need to step up this weekend to take some pressure off of Tate and give Clausen a reliable target. Evans has the speed to provide a deep threat, but depending on how much pressure Purdue decides to bring, Notre Dame might not have time for deep routes early on.
Kamara is probably the safest pick to be the wide receiver who steps up. He's had an inconsistent past up to this point, but one of his best games did come in Ross Ade Stadium in 2007 when he caught 6 passes for 68 yards and his first career touchdown.
One thing to think about too is that Golden Tate did not have a single career reception before the 2007 Purdue game. Afterward he had 3 for 104 yards and a touchdown. It's very possible that Shaquelle Evans could have a similar breakout performance if he is given a large role in this week's game plan.
Tight end Kyle Rudolph figures to be a major part of the Irish passing game as well. Purdue's linebackers are not very good in coverage and Rudolph is a matchup nightmare for any linebacker that tries to cover him one on one. If Purdue rolls a safety over to help cover Golden Tate, the middle of the field should be wide open for Rudolph.
This week is really going to show just how good of an offensive coordinator Weis is. If he can keep the Notre Dame offense humming after losing one of the best wide receivers in the country, things might just work out alright for the offense this year. Notre Dame has the weapons to be able to still have a very effective, if not potent, offense.
Notre Dame on Defense
Where to begin? The defense has been a major disappointment so far this year to say the least. Notre Dame's given up 68 points combined the past two weeks after recording the first shutout of the Weis Era in week 1 against Nevada. Even in the shutout though, there were signs that the Irish defense was vulnerable in some areas. No one, however, thought the defense would be vulnerable to the extent it's been the past two weeks.
Purdue's offense is vastly different under new head coach Randy Hope than it was under Joe Tiller. "Basketball on grass" has given way to a power running attack that has looked very strong at times this year. In Purdue's season opening win over Toldeo, they ran the ball for 315 yards. That total has decreased each of the last two weeks though to 193 two weeks ago and then to 147 last weekend. Those totals are a bit skewed by the fact that Purdue got into shootouts both of those weeks and had to throw the ball more than they'd probably like.
Sophomore running back Ralph Bolden could give the Notre Dame defense fits this weekend if they don't improve on their tackling. Bolden is a very quick back that excels at making people miss. That's not a good combination for a defense that has been missing tackles at an alarming rate through the first three games. Bolden has run for 421 yards on 62 carries with four touchdowns so far this year. That's an impressive 6.8 yard per carry average. Notre Dame is going to have to be much more fundamentally sound this weekend or Bolden will run wild on the Irish. Bolden was held to 64 yards last weekend, but he was only given 12 attempts with Purdue falling behind 28-7 to North Illinois.
Notre Dame is going to have to be very aware of Purdue quarterback Joey Elliot as well. Elliot isn't known as a mobile quarterback, but he was still able to run for 68 yards on 6 carries with a 58 yard touchdown run off a broken play last week against Northern Illinois. Given Notre Dame's problems getting to and bringing down opposing quarterbacks, this is another cause for concern for the defense.
Purdue isn't as strong in the wide receiver department as they've been in the past. Keith Smith and Aaron Valentin are the top receivers for Purdue, but neither has been much of a deep threat this year with Smith averaging only 13.1 yards per catch and Valentin averaging 8.7. Notre Dame will need to be aware of tight end Keith Adams though.
I think we'll see Notre Dame play more press coverage this weekend when they send pressure. The last three weeks the corners have been giving huge cushions which has allowed opposing quarterbacks to play pitch and catch at times. When Notre Dame pressed Michigan State's receivers last week the defense was much more effective. Look for Notre Dame to key on Bolden and try to stop the run early.
In terms of generating more pressure, it's anyone's guess as to whether or not Jon Tenuta will be able to fix the Irish pass rush this week. Notre Dame's blitzes have been frequent this year. The problem is that they've been frequently ineffective. Joey Elliot has thrown five interceptions in the first three games this season so look for Notre Dame to try and get some pressure on him in hopes the secondary can come down with the picks that they dropped last week.
Like Northern Illinois last week, Notre Dame's best defense could be a good offense. If Notre Dame can get out to a similar lead and force Purdue to play catchup they will be able to limit Bolden's impact. Given the injuries on offense though, counting on them to build such a lead is asking a lot. The offense has carried the Irish the past two weeks, but with Clausen and Allen banged up, the defense is going to have to step up and carry some of the burden this weekend.
Notre Dame on Special Teams
Notre Dame will have a solid edge in the special teams game outside of field goal kicking. Purdue has an outstanding kicker in Carson Wiggs. Wiggs has a big leg and has connected on a 59 yarder this year. His only miss in three attempts was from over 60 yards.
In the return game though, Purdue's return and coverage teams have been inconsistent. Aaron Valnetin fumbled away two costly punts last weekend and their coverage units have been suspect. Theo Riddick's had a couple nice returns so far this year and nearly broke one against Michigan State last week so watch for a possible big return out of him again this weekend.
Prediction Time
So far this year I've been pretty good at predicting how many points Notre Dame will score. I was only off by 7 in week 1, was dead on in week 2, and was only off by a point last week. Unfortunately, I've been dead wrong in how many points the Irish defense would give up.
This game scares me because of all of the injuries and in the back of my mind I'm concerned Weis might try to get too cute in his play calling with Floyd out. This is a game that Notre Dame should win and should win fairly easily. So were the last two games though.
Considering how poorly the defense has performed the last two weeks I think it's a stretch to think they'll suddenly become dominant and hold Purdue down. I can see Bolden having a big day with the way Notre Dame's been tackling. In the end though, I think Notre Dame will win another high scoring affair.
Notre Dame 38, Purdue 31
Previous Predictions
Week 1 – Notre Dame 42, Nevada 21 (W, Notre Dame 35-0)
Week 2 – Notre Dame 34, Michigan 21 (L, 34-38)
Week 3 – Notre Dame 34, Michigan State 23 (W, 33-30)
Comments to this Article
Drew S commented on September 25th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Considering how close MSU usually plays the Irish, I still don't know why people were thinking ND should have won that game fairly easily.
But as for this one, I'm going to be sorely disappointed if Purdue is able to keep the game under double digits – even with the injuries.
Shazamrock commented on September 25th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Time to circle the wagons. Time for some of these player's to step out of the shadows and into the limlight. It's a total team game. No more so than this Saturday night.
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iamnotabiv commented on September 25th, 2009 at 9:05 am
I think John Goodman lined up behind center in the Wildcat once. That would be an interesting wrinkle to show Purdue.
Chris commented on September 25th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Man – the way this season has been developing, this may very easily turn into a nail biter. I am telling you the fans in West Lafayette are jacked for this night game which could easily turn into a nightmare for our beloved Irish! I would predict Purdue will expect Charlie to go conservative especially if Allen cant go full speed and I bet they are focused on getting pressure on Jimmy. Unless Charlie gets out of his comfort zone and presses the issue on offense which he is not likely to do based on past experience – I could see a heartbreak loss here fellas. A Boilermaker win against the Irish at home – at night would make their season. I am very nervous about this game.
Andy commented on September 25th, 2009 at 10:46 am
was reading some comments on NDNation yesterday and didn't realize how well certain aspects of our special teams have played. Our KO returns, which you mention, are as good or better than they've been in almost 20 years (27 yds/return), and that's without a TD, which would skew the stats a little. Also, I think that we're the only FBS (football bowl subdivision) team that has not yet had a punt returned against it. We've had 10 punts, all of which have been fair caught, out of bounds, or a touchback (1 of those).
Now that doesn't excuse the breakdowns in KO coverage, a missed XP, or failure to cover on onsides kick, but still impressive and worth commendation on their own.
On the press coverage issue, I can't figure out what's going on. Many, myself included, thought that our secondary was arguably the greatest strength of this team headed into this season. Only our WRs were more widely recognized by outsiders than were our corners and safeties. What happened? We're playing soft man to man against teams that don't even have great receivers. If our corners are so great, why not play up over receivers in each of the last two games? It makes no sense. As you said, when we pressed MSU, our corners seemed to play much better. What are the coaches seeing that is leading them to call in this cushion?
Josh commented on September 25th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I too have been very disappointed in the performance (or lack thereof) of a secondary which seemed to have such promise. On the flip side of the coin, the offensive line has been playing lights out compared to the last couple of seasons and I believe have been by far the biggest surprise.
The potential absence of Allen is my biggest concern. If ND is unable to establish a solid running attack, Clausen will find it very difficult to open up the air attack. I'm hoping Rudolph sees alot of action with Floyd out.
scott replied on September 26th, 2009 at 10:39 am
I have been disappointed in the corners as well, but they are not the ones calling the formation. Against MSU the pressure wasn't working because the corners and safeties were 10-15 yards off the line, leaving all receivers as hot receivers.
Pressure up front needs help on the backside. Good pressure means coverage doesn't have to last for as long. The ball has to come out quickly and if the corners are 10 yards off, it is easy pass and catch.
Roll the corners up AND apply pressure to shut down the run.
Funny how that scenario worked on MSUs last offensive play. Corners up tight and pressure led to a pick.
Frank commented on September 25th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
This game could be the straw that broke the camel's back in terms of getting rid of Weis. Weis doesn't have it, never will. He needs to go and this game could be the one to assure that.
Josh replied on September 25th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
If ND loses more than 3 games this year, he is gone without question. No one would be able to say he wasn't given enough opportunities.
T-MIll commented on September 25th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Notre Dame needs to do two thigns to win this game: 1. Throw over the middle to Rudolph on every third down. As long as he catches the ball, you will convert because he will not be covered. 2. Don't worry about double coverage on Tate. We never double cover good receviers and will give him 10 yards off the line. Whether you have Jimmy Clausen or Jimmy from South park at quarterback as long as he can do those two things you will be fine.
Cliff commented on September 25th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
If I may add:
– ND needs to reduce their penalties
– ND needs to be detail oriented on Special Teams
– JC needs to realize that not every throw can be for 40 yards, he needs to take the intermidate gains as well.
– Secure the ball (Gray), looks like he is going to be some carries.
If ND can do a good job of above…I think we win by 14.[Reply]
MMA83d commented on September 25th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Notre Dame will control both lines and the defense will play their best game yet. Here's hoping ND ends up with 2 losses or less and you have to put up with Charlie for another year, or two, or three….
Go Irish!
Aaron commented on September 25th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
In my opinion, blitzing on every down does nothing for you. Great defenses absolutely mix it up and keep the QB guessing. When we blitz on every down we shoot ourselves in the foot. Our best defensive play call last week was the final int. We rushed four and created some pressure and forced the bad throw. I just hope we mix it up more.
MMA83d commented on September 25th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Agree. The backers seem to stay with their assignment more and supposedly we are forcing the QB to throw to our strength…the secondary?
Cliff commented on September 25th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Aaron I agree 100%! Tenuta and Brown seem like they are not on the same page…Brown would have a more balanced approuch to play calling. I will also say i wish we were still running a 3 4 defence…we need to get Teo more involved and Ethan back to a DE. T Smith is doing good and is an upper classman however Teo has a higher upside.
jack commented on September 25th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
The problem is the players on the defense have to go full speed. I see to much hesitation. If you are in the wrong place at least be going full speed. Too many people thinking and not reacting. These players need to stop worry about mistakes and go all out. Leave it all on the field Every Friday night I sit by myself and watch highlights of the good years and one thing I see is the players are not afraid of success. Take a chance and make a play. I see no confidence on the defense side of the ball. It has nothing to do with the coaches it needs to come from the players. They need to rise to the occasion. They need to PLAY LIKE CHAMPIONS. I wouldn't need a coach at ND to make me fired up to play, Stick some one and make it hurt.
Jack commented on September 26th, 2009 at 12:47 am
I just want to ask Frank one question, who is going to be the coach to bring ND back? How long will you give the next coach? If you want CW fired name the new coach and how many years until a National Championship. If you are going to ask for the coaches head then become the next AD and name the person who takes this program to the promise land.
Frank Vitovitch replied on September 26th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Just to clarify, the comment you are referring to was not made by me, the author of the article.
Drew S commented on September 26th, 2009 at 1:37 am
Should Weis get fired, ND should send a dump truck full of cash to try and get Brian Kelly to come to South Bend. Look what Kelly has done with recruits and players at Cincy – imagine what he could do with ND's resources – and Kelly does reportedly have interest in ND.
Jack commented on September 26th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Sorry Frank, I just don't like programs shopping for a coach to take them to the promise land. The players are the only way you win. The great teams of the 80's won because of the players on the field. Lou went to South Carolina and didn't win, Spurrier is at South Carolina and hasn't one an SEC championship. As fans we need to stop with it is the coach's fault and look at the play of the players. The defense needs to tackle, you can only scheme so much if you are not able to tackle that is a problem.
Drew S replied on September 26th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Accepting mediocrity is not what we should be doing.
subway Domer commented on September 26th, 2009 at 11:29 am
irish will be fine with weis,Lets stand by our coachand let him lead.he is way better then who we had before.
Jack commented on September 26th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I agree. Allow the team to grow and the defense to mature. Once the defense matures this team will be good.
Drew S commented on September 26th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
That's wishful thinking. First off you can't say for sure that the Irish defense will turn into anything good under Weis. 4 years and Weis still hasn't given the Irish a good defense. Not to mention assuming you're right and the defense DOES come around, the offense won't be as good. ND will be losing most of their offense after next year. Not saying Crist and Co. can't come in and do well, but the odds of them coming in and being as good as this Clausen-led offense this year are not good.
Frank Vitovitch replied on September 26th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
The defense isn't bad for a lack of effort on Weis's part. He got rid of Minter when it was clear his defenses weren't going to cut it and then he ended up bringing in a DC with a reputation for being one of the best in the business.
Drew S replied on September 26th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Effort or no, it falls on the head coach's shoulders.
Drew S commented on September 26th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I mean I know I've had to come across very Anti-Weis the last couple of weeks, and I really don't intend to. I'm not saying that I want him to be fired – just if things don't improve, I think he definitely deserves to be. Last year ND lost games they shouldn't have, and after 3 games this year…they've almost done it twice already.
If the Irish don't win 9 games this year, I don't know that there's any reason whatsoever to keep Weis – even if it means losing Chris Martin as a recruit.
Jack commented on September 26th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
As per public opinion Weis got rid of Minter after the LSU loss, which was warranted. He hired Corwin Brown who was the dc for a year. He then hired John Tenuta and made him co-coordinator. We went from a 4-3 to a 3-4 back to a 4-3. To much changing on defense, the players need to play in a system and learn it. They are thinking to much and not reacting. As far as loosing Chris Martin you will loose and entire recruiting class, plus possible transfers, Manti Teo and again have to start over. Brian Kelly really wants to come to a place where if he wins 9 games he is a failure, Urban Meyer didn't want it.
Drew S commented on September 26th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Yeah, winning 9 games makes you a failure in South Bend…which is why Weis won only 10 games in 2 years and kept his job.
Cliff commented on September 26th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I cant believe Purdue just drove down and scored 7!
Cliff commented on September 26th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
How about throwing money at a D Coordinator!
Jack commented on September 26th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
They couldn't buy him out and we were in a whole because Willingham couldn't recruit. It was Kevin White who put us in this whole.
Cliff commented on September 26th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Any questions about Jimmy Clausen? wow…that kid came thru…well done!
irishspartan commented on September 26th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
I'm going to either puke or have a heart attack if this keeps happening every game. However, it was Jimmy's first LAST MINUTE comeback….kudos! ND was out their receiver, running back, and quarterback (for the majority), adn still managed to pull it off on a fiesty and better than their record would suggest Purdue team. A "W" on the road is just fine, any way its won!
Cliff commented on September 26th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Im not sure if my heart can handle more of these nail bitters…:). Must admit I thought we were going to win by 14 after the first half…thank GOD we won….
Jack commented on September 27th, 2009 at 1:35 am
We won! And if it was not for Charlie playing his game with Clausen being fine and AA being Fine we would have lost. Give Kudos to Charlie playing the Bill Belicheck game with injuries. I can say I am proud of our defense/
Cuz commented on September 27th, 2009 at 2:05 am
3-1, now let's get healthy and make a run at 10 wins.
Hats off to Charlie, he had two game plans ready in case Jimmy could not play the entire game. Tate running the wildcat, Crist with a great run on his first play and a fired up Robert Hughes grinding out some tough yardage.
The D looked a little soft again – even McCarthy caught the "missing tackle bug". Seems they tend to over pursue on the blitzes and the opposing QB's just step up in the pocket and get the throw off with little pressure.[Reply]
Wilrus commented on September 27th, 2009 at 3:00 am
I have tried to remain neutral on the Weis situation, but many decisions rendered, small or great, have completely altered games. I can go thru all of them, but I will focus on the Purdue game for tonight. They are as follows: 1. 4th and 10 in the second half (ND 17- PU 7), and we opt to go for it and turn the ball over on downs. I don't care what his explanation was, that was a gross error. Really, a pooch was the right call and we could have pinned a team inside the 20 for once this season. I know the Defense has been poor, but the simple statistics are in your favor. 2. The double time-out! Are you kidding me? I think he outthinks himself. 3. Gray is NOT and should not have been the back of choice. This is what Chicago fans refer to as the Garette Wolfe syndrome. I must say that Hughes stepped it up tonight, but the back changes should have been made earlier. But, what do we do? Same gameplan 2nd half and Gray does his usual bounce out. And why does he have to bounce it out "O" line? Are we not big and experienced enough to create holes up there against a midlevel team; give me a break! Hughes and Gray aside, am I the only one in the Irish nation that thinks that Theo Riddick has more potential than these two guys put together?! Get him more touches Charlie for gods sake!
Cliff replied on September 27th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I agree on the Riddick comment…give him some touches…not a fan of J. Gray…he always trying to bounch the play out…therefore running parallel to the line of scrimmage- he does not have the spped to pull that off.


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I'm sure you'll do well.
This is a discussion on Wish Me luck within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I'm sure you'll do well....
I'm sure you'll do well.
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Thanks guys. It took me this long to recover from the show. I got into the show 6 days before move in, Had to make inventory,new business cards, banners, and displays. Many 20 hours days about killed me. lol
The good news is that I did really well at the show, about 3 times better than I had hoped. I made a few contacts. That I think will come togeather. If things go right. I will hopefully be working with 2 firearms manufactures possibly 4 in the near future. Well I already have a project to do for one. There is one other thing I am working on , but can't say much right now.
The show was so busy , I only remembered to take one picture. But it is a good one of the DC Crew who found the booth to give Gunnybunny a warm Arizona welcome. lol
Thanks again for the well wishes.
Rocky, your hard work will pay off!!
Many thanks for the warm welcome. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and I look forward to returning to Phoenix in the not too distant future.
CCW permit holder for Idaho, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.
Sounds like things really worked out for you AKA Hard Work Pays Off.
That's great.
Hoping that it all goes great for you.
Oh...I see that you put a short section of "Gun Belt" through your display rigs...that was a smart idea.
Thanks QKShooter, The short belt idea really displayed the adjustability of my holsters. I think it was a big selling point. That and that alot of people thought they were horse hide. Some people said that can't be leather because they are so rigid.Also one of my friends really did a great demo with my holsters. Things that I didn't even think of or think about.
It was a great show!! I am already signed up for NC next year.
I hope to see you there Rocky. We'll do another meet 'n greet at your booth with the NC crowd this time. Hopefully I'll be wearing my P7 in one of your holsters.
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I found in my life that the harde I worked, the luckier I got
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The second rule: "Bring enough gun"
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I'm just guessing but I'll bet you do very well Rocky! Hope so anyway.
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FOR SIX YEARS, Julie Ball was a solid board member, raising money for and tutoring kids from low-income families through Oregon's I Have a Dream (IHAD), a program devoted to helping them get through school and into college. But in 2003, the retired teacher decided to take a leap in scale: she "adopted" an entire third-grade class at Woodlawn Elementary. She committed to help guide all 52 students through their K–12 school careers, as well as to raise more than $800,000 in start-up funds to hire IHAD staff to manage the kids' day-to-day progress.
Her "kids," many of whom come from troubled, low-income homes, agree. "I owe her a lot—she's helped my education over my whole life," says Jasmine Oddie, who started classes at Portland Community College in 2013, funded through scholarships the IHAD team helped her secure. She remembers being "blown away" by an Art Camp at Willamette University that Ball encouraged her to attend in 2011. Oddie plans to major in graphic design and art histor. A decade later, after meeting with her students for regular after-school tutoring and carting kids on trips to museums and college visits, Ball's original "Dreamers" finally achieved their goal. "I made these for all of them," the 71-year-old says proudly as she holds up a silver key inscribed with the words: "Dreamer 2013: The key is in your hand." "I'm amazed by their resiliency and strength."
"Julie is a force to be reckoned with," says IHAD's annual giving manager, Kari Morin. "And she does this in the kindest, quietest, and most graceful way possible."
The list of all the boards, committees, and campaigns Ken Thrasher has served on reads like a Shakespearean soliloquy: impressive, very, very long—and ultimately inspiring, many of them focused on helping young people improve their lives, graduate from college, and get good jobs to sustain their families and their futures. It's a passion of Thrasher's that's also personal. The Franklin High School and OSU grad grew up in a family with two divorces, and spent much of his youth being raised by a single stepfather. "We didn't have much," he says. But in high school he went to work for the Portland businessman Bill Naito, who was struck by Thrasher's work ethic and became not just a boss but a mentor and friend. Naito impressed upon Thrasher the importance of volunteerism, a lesson he has since taken to the nth degree. What he brings to the table is invaluable for nonprofits: he gets them to focus on strategic planning, hitting fundraising benchmarks, and using those strong strategic plans to track progress. That's exactly what he did for Friends of the Children. Under Thrasher's leadership, the nonprofit increased revenue by 12 percent over a two-year period—allowing it to serve an additional 50 kids. And he does all of this without a hint of ego. Receiving awards? Not his thing. "I don't care who gets the credit," he says. "I just want to help kids."
2011: Linda Wright
In 1990, Linda Wright heard about a little-known nonprofit dedicated to the simple proposition that at-risk, urban youth needed helping hands beyond their families and schools. To move beyond summer and after-school programs to 24-7 counseling and support, the organization, Self-Enhancement Inc, needed its own building—and millions to buy it. It took more than six months, but Wright, then vice president of community relations for US Bank, convinced the bank's board to fill the gap by making what, at the time, had been the largest corporate donation in Oregon history: $1 million. Today, students who go through SEI programs graduate high school at a rate of nearly 100 percent (by comparison, the average four-year graduation rate in a PPS high school is 55 percent), and 85 percent of SEI students go on to higher education. Such success couldn't have been possible without Wright's decades of fundraising efforts. She has cajoled corporations; helped with Art+Soul, SEI's highest-earning annual fundraiser; and one year even served as the group's interim development director for six months. She calls herself an adviser, supporter, encourager, and confidante to president, founder, and CEO Tony Hopson Sr. "SEI would not be SEI were it not for Linda Wright," says Hopson. "For every graduate of our program, and every success we have at SEI, Linda's handprint is there."
What motivated me to dedicate so much time and money to the Stand for Children Leadership Center?" muses Gun Denhart, who's been a board member for the organization since its Oregon inception. "Well, I didn't know I was going to do it when I first joined," she answers, laughing. Nevertheless, after she'd spent years donating clothes from her children's clothing company, Hanna Andersson, to local shelters, Denhart longed to create a more comprehensive solution for alleviating poverty. So when she met Stand's CEO, Jonah Edelman, in New York, in 1998, Denhart convinced him to relocate the nonprofit's office to Portland, where he could field-test his new grassroots organizing model. Twelve years later, Stand boasts 2,400 members in 14 Oregon communities—countless citizens united to help leverage $1.9 billion for education policy reforms to benefit more than 980,000 Oregon schoolchildren. In addition to providing her own financial support, enlisting other philanthropists through the Oregon Business Association, and hosting occasional fundraisers in her living room, Denhart has spent incalculable hours lobbying, training, and heading conferences and rallies. "I wanted systemic change," says Denhart, "and it's amazing how much better things can get when you really chew on them with people from other walks of life."
2009: Kreeg Peeples
Kreeg Peeples is ashamed to admit that years ago, when his son was collecting canned food for needy families, he wondered why the recipients didn't just go get a job. "I didn't understand then that they were getting the bad breaks that you and I didn't," he says. Spending three years as a board member for Potluck in the Park has helped change his mind. In addition to volunteering for organizations such as Street Roots and the Blanchet House, among others, Peeples devotes at least three days a week to visiting food centers, planning meals, and then, on Sundays, preparing and serving healthy meals to the more than 400 people (and growing) who arrive at O'Bryant Square every week. "We're not just filling empty tummies," Peeples ays. "There is a community here. The emotional paycheck I get is that people come back because they feel like they were cared about."
2008: Julie McMurchie
Julie McMurchie still gets choked up when she talks about the day, in 2001, when her mother died, even though she has been telling the story of that sunny January afternoon to people across the country for years. "We played music and read poetry … Then she took the medicine and fell asleep in five minutes, with all her children around her. Who wouldn't want that?" McMurchie's mother, bedridden with lung cancer, was a client of Compassion & Choices of Oregon, an organization aimed at helping terminally ill Oregonians with end-of-life decisions—including physician-assisted death, which is legal only in Oregon. McMurchie serves on the Compassion & Choices board of directors in hopes of leading a small revolution in the way Americans think about dying. 'My goal is for every Oregonian … to know there is a place they can ask questions.' Although physician-assisted death is legal here under the state's 1997 Death With Dignity Act, McMurchie feels we have a long way to go in terms of public information and physician acceptance. Many doctors are uncomfortable with the idea of helping patients die, so Compassion & Choices reaches out to them with seminars; the organization also is raising money to expand its public outreach programs. "When someone gets a terminal diagnosis, they are scared and want to know what their options are at the end of life," McMurchie says. "My goal is for every Oregonian who gets a scary diagnosis to know there is a place they can ask questions, where people will be nonjudgmental." McMurchie has helped bolster the organization's annual budget by nearly one-third, and she managed to bring in $77,000 in donations at the last fundraiser (up by $30,000). "This is one of the hardest organizations to raise money for," says George Eighmey, executive director. "It's an issue people don't want to talk about, but having Julie as a public face for this issue in the community has really brought us to the next level of mainstream recognition."


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Road re-opened in north Hall following gas line breakBy Derreck Booth Editor GAINESVILLE - The Georgia Department of Transportation barricaded part of Mt. Vernon Road in North Hall County because of a natural gas line rupture Friday afternoon.
According to Hall County Fire Marshal Scott Cagle, the four-inch gas line was accidentally cut by Gainesville Public Utilities. Cagle said Atlanta Gas Light was on the scene for repair work, which was completed just before 9pm. The roadway re-opened shortly afterward. "This is pretty common. We've had much bigger lines than that. The barricade was just to keep traffic out of the way," Cagle said. The location of the cut was near Aspen Hill Drive, according to Cagle. The detour was Jim Hood Road and Highland Drive. Fire officials reported the break around 4:15 p.m. using social media. © Copyright 2015 AccessNorthGa.com
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As of Saturday, December 24, 2011
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Newton Citizen
CONYERS -- Looking for that last minute Christmas gift that has a Rockdale County connection? The Kiwanis Club of Conyers has the answer with a polished brass ornament that is a replica of the Walk of Heroes/Veterans War Memorial at Black Shoals Park.
Ed Conway, president of the Kiwanis Club of Conyers, said this is the second year the club has designed and produced an ornament to sell as a fund-raiser. Last year's ornament depicted the Conyers Depot.
Conway said the ornament was made overseas and was held up in customs, which is why sales are getting started a little late. He thanked Tommy Clack, director of Veterans Services in Conyers, for helping to get the word out.
"He stepped in and helped us out and sent out emails to all his associates," Conway said.
Conway said the selection of the subject for the ornament is determined by club vote.
"We look at the various things in Conyers and Rockdale that are part of our history and then we decide," he said.
He said this year's ornament features very fine detail and artwork.
The ornaments cost $10 each and are available at Peoples Bank, 1793 Ga. Highway 138 SE; Conyers City Hall, 1184 Scott St.; Conyers Welcome Center, in the Depot on Railroad Street in Olde Town Conyers; and at the Veterans Services Office, 983 Taylor St.
Proceeds from ornament sales benefit children's programs support by Kiwanis, both locally and internationally.
"That's what we are dedicated to is changing the world, one child at a time," said Conway.
More like this story
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- Kiwanis Club of Conyers donates gifts to families ( February 8, 2013 )
- Arts council works under tight budget ( July 24, 2010 )
- Kiwanis donates to Rockdale Special Olympics ( September 12, 2013 )
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Daft Punk Speak on 'Memories,' Not Collabo'ing With Kraftwerk: 'We Never Work With Robots'
Just over a week before releasing their much-anticipated, five-years-in-the-making, fourth studio album, Random Access Memories, Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo spoke with Berlin journalist Heiko Hoffman for SPIN about the before, during, and after of making the record, which they term a "super production." To which we say, super oui!A lot of excitement has been built up with the roll-out campaign in advance of Random Access Memories' release next week. How important was the marketing to leading up to the release? Thomas Bangalter: Very. For us, the poster for a movie is just as important as the movie itself.


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An elections challenge to the March school-tax referendum has been denied.
The creator of a new political-action committee, Better Sarasota Schools for Less, filed a complaint with the Florida Division of Elections two weeks ago.
Walt Augustinowicz claimed that the Sarasota County School District violated state law by pushing voters toward a different political-action committee — one that supports the referendum.
The school district is seeking a renewal of a 1-mill property tax that generated more than $200 million since the last time it was renewed in 2006.
The referendum is billed as a way to help the district offset the $38 million in budget cuts it projects next year.
Last month, the school district sent fliers home with students, which provided talking points on why the referendum should be approved.
It also contained a sentence that read: "An independent citizens group called Citizens for Better Schools is managing the referendum campaign. More information about CBS is available online at www.SarasotaCBS.com."
Augustinowicz claimed that sentence violated Florida statute 104.31, which states that officers or employees of state or local governments cannot use their position to influence someone's vote.
"CBS is not an independent citizens group. It's a PAC," he said. "That's our biggest gripe."
Augustinowicz said he has e-mailed School Superintendent Lori White and each school board member several times to ask them to either remove the CBS Web site from all of its information or to add his group's Web site. He said he never received a response.
State elections officials briefly investigated the complaint before dismissing it, citing a subsection of Statute 104.31, which states that the law "shall not be construed to limit the political activity of elected officials in a referendum election."
Augustinowicz was not pleased.
"I think it's a shame that they wrote a law and then created a loophole," he said.
When asked about the ruling, school spokesman Scott Ferguson said the district believes it was the right decision.
Augustinowicz said he may file another elections complaint, this time citing Florida Statute 106.113, which prohibits local governments, including school districts, from using public funds for a political advertisement concerning a referendum.
He said he would not oppose the referendum if he felt the school board was using the money wisely, but when he looks at recent school construction, he can't support how it's being spent.
"Yes, they're beautiful, but do they help provide a better education?" he asked. "All the money they've wasted on that, they could easily pay higher teacher salaries."
The national group Americans for Prosperity, which advocates for reducing government and taxes, is helping those who oppose the school-tax referendum to let their feelings be known through a letter-writing campaign.
It is providing people a blank "letter to the editor" to write their thoughts about the referendum. The letter is then e-mailed to Sarasota newspapers.
In just one day this week, The Sarasota Observer received nearly 50 e-mails from Americans for Prosperity. Most were anti-referendum. A few were pro-referendum. And four read like this:
Dear Editor Sarasota Observer,
[insert your message here]
Florida Statute 104.31
Walt Augustinowicz's complaint cited the following passage in the Florida statutes:
(1) No officer or employee of the state, or of any county or municipality thereof, except as hereinafter exempted from provisions hereof, shall:
(a) Use his or her official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with an election or a nomination of office or coercing or influencing another person's vote or affecting the result thereof.
In dismissing the complaint, state elections officials cited this subsection of the same statute:
(4) Nothing contained in this section or in any county or municipal charter shall be deemed to prohibit any public employee from expressing his or her opinions on any candidate or issue or from participating in any political campaign during the employee's off-duty hours.
Currently 3 Responses
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- You can now lump Walt in with Sarah Palin in regards to political savvy. He is a one-issue man who doesn't even understand the issue.
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- Truth in facts:
1. Sarasota County Schools sore in the top 10 of the state : gains in reading and math.
2. Scores in the top 3 in essay scores..Elementary inproved 30 points since 2001.
3. Sarasota is an "A" district. With 95% A elementary schoold..86% A middle Schools and 84% total A or B schools
4. SAT scores are higher than the state average..23 points higher in math and 19 points higher in reading.
5. 85.1% graduation rate for 2008-09
6. All time low dropout rate 1.8%
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- The problem with Mr. Augustinowicz misguided opinion is that with very little effort you would know that the referendum dollars are NOT EVER spent on the construction of new schools - whatever their perceived beauty. The money for construction comes a capital outlay budget that is - by law - separate from any budget for teacher salaries. Mr. Augustinowicz is VERY aware of that - yet continues to try to push ridiculous rhetoric. It's a shame that his political aspirations are more important to him than the future of our children.
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27 Daughters For Life Gala Luncheon
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27 Friday Fish Fry Dinner
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27 Free Soul Yoga class
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The sky was the actual limit for the vow renewal of Ed and Dora Sementelli Saturday, at Autumn of Sarasota. -
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On Jan. 29, guide dog Sotheby walked across the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage to receive his diploma as a Southeastern Guide Dog graduate with his new handler, Ginny Eichholz.


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2011-05-17 |
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World and Russian Market of Beef: Current situation and forecast.
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Report illustrates the behavior of exports, imports and production sold of Frozen carcases; half-carcases; quarters and cuts of beef and veal for Denmark. It shows fluctuations of value, volume and average prices for these categories during the last five years 2003 - 2007 together with the forecasts of them for the next two consecutive years 2008 - 2009. The material contains in-depth analysis of exports and imports across top ten trading partner countries and top seven sub products as well as a ranking of current and future attractiveness of production, exports and imports.
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Frozen carcases; half-carcases; quarters and cuts of beef and veal| Frozen bovine boneless meat (excl. forequarters, whole or cut into a maximum of five pieces, each quarter being in a single block "compensated" quarters in two blocks, one of which contains the forequarter, whole or cut into a maximum of five pieces, and the other, the hindquarter, excl. the tenderloin, in one piece, crop, chuck and blade and brisket cuts)| Frozen bovine cuts, with bone in (excl. carcases and half-carcases, "compensated" quarters, forequarters and hindquarters)| Frozen bovine boneless crop, chuck and blade and brisket cuts| Frozen bovine boneless forequarters, whole or cut in max. 5 pieces, each quarter in 1 block; "compensated" quarters in 2 blocks, one containing the forequarter, whole or cut in max. 5 pieces, and the other the whole hindquarter, excl. the tenderloin, in one piece| Frozen "compensated" bovine quarters, with bone in| Frozen bovine carcases and half-carcases| Frozen unseparated or separated bovine forequarters, with bone in| Frozen unseparated or separated bovine hindquarters, with bone in|


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