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One of my college roommate's had this scripture in her bathroom and I absolutely loved it. So here's a free print for you!
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Among the oddities in this is their refusal to track into any unpleasant aspect of the world around Williams. There's a big buildup, involving the birth of a daughter, to Wallach's getting the male lead in the Williams-Kazan film Baby Doll. Then, instead of discussing the controversy its feverish sexual content stirred up among other things, Cardinal Spellman attempted to have it banned in New York there's an abrupt change of subject, as if somebody had said something awkward. It's hard to see why a tribute to Tennessee Williams could downplay his constant effort to extend the boundaries of frankness, sexual and otherwise. And people who always push the envelope don't usually end up smiling when it's time for "The envelope, please." But the Wallachs have nothing in particular to say about Williams's work except that they love it, a fact borne out by their performances in the scenes. Even in roles for which they wouldn't have been cast when younger imagine Jackson as Serafina or Esmeralda they bring a cogency, a passion, and a sense of erotic fun that mark them as genuine actors, not the hologrammish simulacra we usually get these days. That they need rests between the scenes is understandable; the annoyance is that their show has been so casually patched together. Actors are fine when acting or telling anecdotes; to assemble an evening they need a writer.
Gene Saks has directed this collection of materials gracefully, but its randomness shows, no matter how intense the duo gets. It's a memory of Williams, but not a view of him; it has his feeling and words, but not his sense of shape. But this is because the Wallachs' career, too, has a loopy shape. America doesn't encourage its artists to build on what they have; marketing it is preferable. Coming home from the Arclight, I found myself stumbling among light battens and electric cable; they were shooting a movie across the street from my apartment. I didn't stop to ask which young New York actors I admire were in it, eagerly waiting to get scooped up in the leviathan's maw.
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i wish i didn't just read that at work! now i am crying and can't stop. it was so descriptive too, what he looked like at the end. oh God! i'd like to think the dad was mentally ill and not just evil. the parents both look really creepy though! that poor innocent baby.
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Even if they don't care about the baby - poop in diapers smell.
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these people should have the same treatment against them as they treated that poor child. I hope to GOD I see these people. I hope to GOd.
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He should have to rot to death too! How dare that man to allow a poor defenseless baby to die this way or anyway for that matter! This makes me ill!!!!
How dare that piece of scum be allowed to live in prison.
that is so horrible and disgusting! :( poor baby
I remember this story too. If you read the articles that Jake posted from last year, yes, the father was mentally ill. He was diagnosed bipolar and had spent time in a mental hospital. Not that that excuses it in any way. If you read the comments though, one is from a former classmate who said he had always talked about having and loving a child of his own, so it's really strange. As for the mother, she had a 3yo that was living elsewhere at the time, though she still had custody.
That poor, poor baby boy! :-( I bet the parents were on drugs.
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Blue have infuriated The Big Reunion tour bosses after it has emerged that they have snubbed signing up to the full UK arena tour.
The boy band, who were late comers to the ITV2 hit show, have decided not to commit to all twelve dates of the upcoming tour.
A source close to the group has told The Sun that the band may have been happy to use the show for publicity but now want to take a step back from it.
The source explained: "The boys were happy to appear in the show but there is a feeling they are too successful to be tagging along with the other bands.
"ITV weren't best pleased. Their priority is The Big Reunion and they think Blue's priority is Blue."
A spokesperson for the group has confirmed that Blue will only be taking part in four of the twelve tour dates due to their busy schedule.
They said: "Blue will perform at four of The Big Reunion shows. They are unable to appear at the remaining dates because of prior commitments."
The group are set to release their new single 'Hurt Lovers' next month and will embark on a UK tour of their own in September.
Live Nation, who are running the reunion tour, have yet to comment on Blue's decision to downsize their role.
The news will no doubt anger members of the other reunited bands which include Atomic Kitten, 5ive, B*Witched and Liberty X.
When the group were revealed as a last minute addition to the show, many of the formerly famous faces were less than amused.
B*Witched front woman Edele previously vented: "I feel like we've had blood sweat and tears and to get a band that aren't reuniting, they're still together. I don't get it."
While Jessica of Liberty X agreed with her sentiment saying: "It feels like they can waltz in when everything is done."
Let's just hope the Big Reunion tour doesn't turn into the Big Bust Up.
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Nike says that all 13 U.S. golf champions who promote the company's golf products provided input for the Victory Red STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods design, according to Journal. However, Woods isn't mentioned in any of the promotional materials for the golf clubs, even though their name was inspired by Woods' tradition of wearing red shirts on the final day of golf tournaments.
The promotional materials instead emphasize that the golf clubs were tested by the steady, albeit far-less-famous professional golfer Lucas Glover in tournaments, according to WSJ. Glover won the U.S. Open Championship last year in his first major victory.For Nike, Woods couldn't have picked a worse time to take a hiatus from professional golf. Woods is taking a break to deal with his marital problems just as Nike struggles with shrinking golf sales after taking a major hit in revenue during the recession. Nike needs more than ever to capitalize on Woods' marketing power right now. The golf clubs will debut for sale on January 28 for $299. -- Reported by Andrea Tse in New York >>See our new stock quote page. Follow TheStreet.com on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
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The Cleaning Woman Experience
I along with my three roomates just had the pleasure of welcoming a cleaning woman into our home this past Tuesday. While millions of New Yorkers (and probably 90% of Murray Hill JAPs) wouldn't think twice about such an event, for my roomies and I, March 23, 2010 will go down in infamy. It wasn't so much the actual cleaning woman, her lack of supplies, or even the quizzical look she had on her face when I placed the six bottles of bleach on the counter, which will make us remember that night. It was the fact that a cleaning woman came to our apartment in the first place, that will be remembered. For months, my roommates and I been debating the pros and cons of a having cleaning woman.
Sean; "She could be hot"
Uptin; "Our bathrooms look like shit"
Aaron; "It can't be that much"
Andy; "Are we that lazy that we need to pay someone."
Aaron; "I am"
Sean; "She could have hot friends"
This discussion seemed to be heading somewhere…I just couldn't figure out if that somewhere was a clean apartment or an argument with my roommates.
The next week I brought up the discussion again, after making a faithful trip into our poop splattered bathroom (the bathroom wasn't actually splattered with poop, it's just a euphemism for a disgusting bathroom). I came out of the bathroom feeling dejected and empty. How could we produce such filth? I thought to myself….I am a clean guy. My roommates are clean…yet here was our bathroom…murky, stained, razor shavings in the sink…. looking worse than the McDonalds bathroom on 2 avenue, the one where they don't even lock the door for the upper crust that is McDonalds patrons. I knew it was time.
So I brought up the idea of a cleaning woman again. We proceeded to sit around on that Sunday afternoon discussing the merits of a cleaning woman, but somehow our conversation meandered to a sort of Christmas/Hanukah wish list.
Sean: We could get a cleaning woman, but wouldn't' it be cool to get a dog?
I could see my roomies' eyes light up.
Aaron; No no, that's great, but let's concentrate on the cleaning woman…have you seen our bathroom?
Uptin; Yeah a dog would be perfect…we could split the time taking care of it….Sean, when do you get home from work?
Sean; 7-8…
Uptin; Ok you got it on the weekends, I'll handle it on weekdays..
Aaron: no, no, cleaning woman!!!!
Andy: What should we get a pitball, or a bulldog?
Uptin; Which one will girls like more?
Sean: Actually what do you guys think about a Treadmill. We wouldn't have to buy gym memberships…hmmm
Aaron: I didn't know this was a debate about the one Christmas gift we are allowed to buy ourselves.
Eventually I brought the discussion back to a cleaning woman. I told my roomies that I shouldn't dread waking up in the morning to take a shower in my own home. They agreed.
So a couple of months went by and of course no one called the cleaning woman. If you want something done, do not give it to four 20 something guys in the prime of their lazy lives. When I finally worked up the drive to actually call a cleaning woman months later, I didn't know where to look….Craigslist, MySpace, Facebook, the Upper East Side. So I did what any inquisitive, frugal Jewish boy would do. I did some comparison shopping. I talked to my wealthy friends who had cleaning women come every week. They told me what their cleaning woman charged- $100 bucks for a studio for a couple hours…$200 for a one bedroom….I started to have a panic attack. I wondered how much my four bedroom would cost. Then I started to eliminate rooms in my head; "We don't really need to clean my bedroom…maybe I'll clean Uptin's when he's not home and pretend the cleaning woman did it….wait a second, maybe we don't have to clean any of the bedrooms, or the living room either…I could do that." Slowly but surely I eliminated 90% of our apartment in my head…."How much would the cleaning woman cost to just clean my bathtub?" And maybe we don't' need an official cleaning woman. What makes them a cleaning woman anyway… do they have a diploma from Windex University? "Maybe I can get a homeless person from the street to clean my apt. I'll buy him supplies…how hard could it be."
After an internal debate, I brought this idea up to my roomies who assured me I was an idiot: "If we are going to get one we might as well do it up right." I approached my friends about recommending one of their cleaning ladies. I didn't know a recommendation request would be more like a grad school application.
John; "Well, what do you have in mind for Lucinda….she's fairly booked."
Aaron; "I just want her to clean my apt for a couple hours…"
John: "Well, Aaron, your apartment isn't exactly in good shape."
Aaron, " I know that's the f'ing reason I want Lucinda"
John: "You think I'm going to submit her to that dung tub."
Aaron: "You don't own her, give me her number."
John: "She's fairly booked, and I have a good relationship with her, I don't want to jeopardize anything."
Aaron; "What the fuck"
So I moved onto Craigslist…At first I entered "Polish Cleaning Woman" in the search field, but then realized that this might be too restrictive and that cleaning women can be other than Polish. A couple interesting ads popped up. "Will clean apt, laundry , etc. " I wondered what the etc. was and if this ad should have been in the personals section of Craigslist instead of the jobs section. The next one seemed more appropriate; "$50 for 3 hours, Must supply all cleaning supplies." This seemed reasonable except for the cleaning supplies part. I didn't know what cleaning supplies we had, if any. But I thought they couldn't' be that expensive, so I called her up. A Russian sounding woman spoke on the phone. It seemed official except for the Mafioso type man yelling at her in the background. After I got past the initial "I hope this doesn't result in a Russian Mafia hit," I confirmed the reservation for Sunday morning. I thought I would be clever, and just see how legitimate this service was so I proceeded to call back a day later and change it to Tuesday to see if they really were busy or if they could accomplish their Mafioso type hit on me any day of the week. Sure enough, they switched my reservation immediately…no problem. This was looking suspicions.
As Tuesday approached, I called and texted my roomies in anticipation. I told them we should all be home for the event and make her feel welcome…perhaps we would want her to come back again. I called my mom to tell her the exciting news…She congratulated me and then warned me that if I found her on Craigslist I had to be weary of prostitution rings and that I should not get caught up in one. I reassured her that I could hold my own against a Russian prostitute, but my mom implored me to make sure my other burly roommates were home, in case something went wrong. I told her they would be.
On Tuesday Morning, I felt great. As I took my "last shower" I looked around at my filthy surroundings. I thought to myself, "By tomorrow morning I'm going to be extremely clean." But as the minutes in the shower passed I started to grow meloncholy and reflective. I started to think about all the good number 2's I had on that toilet…all the great toothbrushing experiences I had over that disgusting sink. "I'm going to miss this dirty bathroom after all. I couldn't dwell for long, as I had to get to work.
At work, I thought about what the cleaning woman would say when she saw our apartment…if this would be the dirtiest apartment she had ever come across…if we would have to pay her a sign on bonus just to get in her the door. …eventually the fears subsided and 5 o'clock rolled around. I jetted out of the office with a smooth cool. I whisked home past the annoying pigeons near the path train, past the homeless people on 34 street, past the pretentious I bankers in midtown, past the real JAP's in Murray Hill, pas the fake JAP's in Midtown east, and finally approached my apartment. I was 30 minutes early. I had enough time to tidy up to prepare for our cleaning woman. You would have thought Sandra Bullock was coming over for her first public appearance since her breakup….the anticipation in the air was palpable.
I sat on the couch patiently waiting…6:30 rolled around…no call, then 7, nothing…Hmmm…finally 710…Hello? She called…She was here…but where were my roommates? I couldn't think about this….I had to let her up…I didn't care if I got raped….or killed…my apartment was about to be cleaned. I opened the door..there she was 5 foot 1. Average looking. Weathered from the 4 floor walkup. I probably should have given her a piggy back ride…now she has no energy to clean our place.
Now I wasn't expecting the cleaning service from Trump Towers to show up at my dungy apartment, but I thought she would have some sort of experience and maybe some basic supplies. Sure enough, the Russian Mafia wasn't lying to me when they said I needed to supply the cleaning woman. When I brought out all of our supplies, she asked me where the cleaning gloves were. I said I assumed you would have those….She said it was my responsibility. Hmmmm this was getting off to a good start. "Well just start with the vacuum and the living room." She began vacuuming. I put on Keeping up with the Kardashians to lighten the mood. All of a sudden the motor turned off.
Cleaning Woman; "I love this show."
Aaron; "Yeah, it's a good show"
CW: "Yeah but I'm Armenian so it has a special place in my heart."
Oh great, was she going to clean or was she going to be my new reality TV partner?
Aaron; "So how's the vacuum working"
CW;"Oh man, Chloe is the best. She's so dynamic"
Aaron "Do you need any other supplies."
CW; "And Kim with that ass"
I thought about changing the channel to a porno to make her uncomfortable but I put on ESPN instead.
CW; "you know this vacuum cleaner doesn't work well?"
Aaron; "What's wrong with it"
CW; "I don't know but it's not working."
Well maybe if you brought your own damn supplies over, we wouldn't have this problem. I wisely just thought this instead of exclaiming it.
I went out to buy gloves for the really prepared cleaning woman. When I came back, she asked me if I wanted her to clean the surfaces in the kitchen. I said, yes. Then she asked me if I wanted her to clean stove top. I thought, isn't that a surface. She proceeded to clean intermittingly in between asking me if I wanted this cleaned or that cleaned and what kind of cleaning solution she use for each respective service. What was I paying this woman for? She's the expert, why is she asking me if she should use Murphy Oil on the floor. This drove me crazy the way a cab driver drives me crazy when he asks me what road he should take.
Finally my roomies came home and they inspected the apartment. We all agreed that it looked basically the same as it did before, but were too scared to say anything for fear of the Russian Mafia that was probably standing outside.
She stayed an extra 30 minutes (talking about the Kardashians) so she was due an extra 15$ then was originally agreed upon. $75 later and one Russian Mafia kill averted, we had our first cleaning woman experience.


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Scientists Release Updated Arctic Report Card
Arctic temperatures this season are at an all-time high. Sea ice is melting rapidly, causing the Arctic Ocean to become warmer and less salty, researchers said Thursday.
Additionally, the new report, compiled by 46 scientists from 10 countries, finds that populations of reindeer appear to be on the decline.
"Obviously, the planet is interconnected, so what happens in the Arctic does matter" to the rest of the world, Jackie Richter-Menge of the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, N.H., said in releasing the third annual Arctic Report Card.
Researchers expect the area to be among the first to indicate the early signs of global warming caused largely in part by human activities adding carbon dioxide and other gases to the atmosphere.
Autumn air temperatures in the Arctic are at a record 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 Celsius) above normal.
"Changes in the Arctic show a domino effect from multiple causes more clearly than in other regions," said James Overland, an oceanographer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle. "It's a sensitive system and often reflects changes in relatively fast and dramatic ways."
In 2007, researchers witnessed the largest loss of sea ice on record. This year's sea ice will be the second largest only to 2007′s loss.
The study also noted a warming trend on Arctic land and increase in greenness as shrubs move north into areas that were formerly permafrost.
While the warming continues, the rate in this century is less than in the 1990s due to natural variability, the researchers said.
In addition to global warming there are natural cycles of warming and cooling, and a warm cycle in the 1990s added to the temperature rise. Now with a cooler cycles in some areas the rise in temperatures has slowed, but Overland said he expects that it will speed up again when the next natural warming cycle comes around.
Asked if an increase in radiation from the sun was having an effect on the Earth's climate, Jason Box of the Byrd Polar Research Center in Columbus, Ohio, said while it's important, increased solar output only accounts for about 10 percent of global warming.
"You can't use solar to say that greenhouse gases are not a major factor," Overland added.
The report also noted that the rate of sea level rise is nearly 0.1 inch per year as temperatures in the Arctic Ocean continue to rise.
Warming has continued around Greenland in 2007 resulting in a record amount of ice melt. The Greenland ice sheet lost 24 cubic miles of ice, making it the largest single contributor to global sea level rise.
What's more, reindeer herds had been increasing since the 1970s are now showing signs of leveling off or beginning to decline. Meanwhile, goose populations are increasing as they expand their range within the Arctic, researchers said.
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National Grid today agreed to pay the state Public Service Commission nearly $1.7 million after the state Inspector General last month found that the company was doling out gifts to state employees.
The company paid about $7,000 in golf and meals for regulators at the Public Service Commission, the inspector general found. Two PSC workers resigned over the flap.
National Grid agreed to pay the $1.667 million today, and the company apologized and said the money could go back to ratepayers at the discretion of the PSC. Some of the money could also be used to do an "integrity audit."
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After stripping a proposal for Medicaid expansion from their version of the state budget bill, Republicans in charge of the Ohio House want to suggest they have taken a half-step back, no doubt prompted by the impassioned and widespread negative reaction. The amended bill, which passed the House on Thursday, calls for a new legislative effort to reform the Medicaid program and Ohio�s health-care delivery system.
The House now asks the directors Ohio Medicaid and the Governor�s Office of Health Transformation to provide a reform plan to the legislature no later than Oct. 1. Among the goals, the plan would reduce Medicaid caseloads by moving individuals into employer-sponsored coverage or the new health insurance exchanges; lower state and federal costs; and reduce over the long term the number of individuals who enroll in the program. According to the Columbus Dispatch, Barbara Sears, the House majority floor leader, expects, meanwhile, that legislators ��will go to school� on Medicaid efficiency over the summer.�
An interest in full-blown Medicaid reform would be worth applause were it not such a convenient tactic to ride out the storm of public protests following the rejection of Gov. John Kasich�s plan for expansion. It isn�t as if the Medicaid program in Ohio has been hidebound, either, during the past several years. The governor could argue well that his Office of Health Transformation has been engaged in a relentless quest for efficiency in Medicaid and health-care delivery since he took office.
Kasich�s budget proposed an expanded Medicaid that would be closely in line with the federal Affordable Care Act. Republicans want no part of the legislation and would rather see it repealed. Thus, stripping it from the budget was akin to a poke in the federal eye.
The trouble with that move, unfortunately, is the Kasich expansion plan would work in Ohio�s favor: An estimated 275,000 low-income Ohioans, mostly workers, would be covered for the first time, their health likely to improve with regular access to primary care. The federal government would pick up 100 percent to 90 percent of the cost, relieving health-care providers of much of their spending on uncompensated care. Federal health dollars would spur economic activities and release state and local funds for other purposes.
The Ohio Senate, which will consider the budget bill next, surely recognizes the House proposal for what it is: strategic stalling. The ploy would start over the lengthy process of negotiating Medicaid reform, which will require federal approval, delaying coverage to thousands of Ohioans who need it. The sooner the state taps into the benefits of expansion the better. The Senate should reinstate Medicaid expansion in the budget bill.


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What's up with my first serve?
Hey guys, wonder if you can help.
I'm a 17 year old from the UK starting on the ITF Futures tour this year. I'm 6 foot 5 and really should have a killer first serve, but it's only really up to about 110mph if I'm lucky! I know I should be winning a lot more service games than I am doing and I just can't get to the bottom of the problem! I have a problem with the joint in my shoulder and it moves out of positions if I hit big when I'm not warm... Any ideas on what I should do?
Warm up your shoulder before getting on the court, then hit 10 three quarter speed serves before going for the big ones.
Post vid.
Forget the big one, go for topspin serves that hit wide corners and body shots.
Says the guy who is 6'6" and did the Q and Futures tour a while back.....
Nope and nope.
Make sure your arm is nice and loose. You probably are muscling the ball in an attempt to up your velocity which is counter productive.
just record it and then send it to me and I'll upload it for you.
People will have a better idea on advice once they see your serve.
Problem with shoulder joint when hitting big.
That's the problem for tossing the ball just above your head where you're standing. The more out front the ball is hit, the more power you will get with only teenyweeney bit of muscles exertion.
Try tossing more to the front. Don't change your style. But use your two legs ready to jump forward and reach out to the ball.
Wow, you could diagnose without seein this player serve!
Good for you.
if the focus is hitting bigger and bigger serves, you might just hit bigger serves. it may not help win your service games.
seems like real issue is trouble holding service games?
That's how good the experts are on here. They can diagnose and correct a persons stroke flaw without ever seeing them play, knowing anything about them and with limited information about that particular stroke. Its like a 6th sense.
Wish I had all this great advice when I was a junior....
Good luck though
Some related information in Health & Fitness forum, be certain to view the Ellenbecker video -
Get some high speed videos of your serve and compare your internal shoulder rotation to those of pro servers.
240 fps shutter speed probably 1/10,000 sec.
You might have good coach already now, but somehow the first serve is not improving.
Then its good to send it here, a video clip of like 3 serves, pref in slomo.
You might get excellent advice here as quite a few people here have very good knowledge about technique, incl Ash. You just need to filter it, as some ignorants try to post advice also.
On another note.... 110 m/hour...that what some top ATP players do during a match, like #5 David Ferrer. Placement, spin, variation are all very important....and there are more factors related to holding serve, like recovery, the second ball, and your overall competence.
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India's Karun Chandhok and his team, JRM Racing, will start the Six Hours of Fuji, the seventh round of the FIA World Endurance Championship sixth overall on the grid.
In the privateers' class, the team will start from third position.
David Brabham was in the HPD ARX 03 a hot seat for qualifying for the first time since the season opening race in Sebring and set a best time of 1:30.410 on his fourth lap on the track.
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Death Becomes Them
For Colorado authors Jesse Bullington and Stephen Graham Jones, no season much less the holidays is exempt from horror, weirdness, blasphemy or a little twisted humor. And so the two will read from their work tonight, head-to-head, in an event dubbed a Book-Signing Grudge Match to the Death.
For me, Jones explains, literary events are always to the death. As for the grudge, Jesse and I have each lived in Tallahassee, so each of us thinks our separate recollections of Tallahassee are the best. However, there can be only one.
Counters Bullington: The promise shall be fulfilled when the egos of we two literary Gargantuas are flayed shrieking from our bodies and dispatched in bloody ruin upon the autographing table at the realization that all art is equal. That, or well go Thunderdome on each others ass.
In addition to offering the prospect of such bloodsport, the event will celebrate the release of Joness new offering, The Ones That Got Away, a wickedly imaginative short-story collection, and Bullingtons upcoming novel, The Enterprise of Death, which is the followup to his medieval horror-fantasy debut, The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart.
The Grudge Match starts at 7 p.m. at the Broadway Book Mall, 200 South Broadway. DJ Death Fez and Baby Eagle will perform, and any of the authors books signed at the event will be wrapped in complimentary zombie paper. Admission is free; for more info, call 303-744-2665 or visit www.broadwaybookmall.com.
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Judgement House is a way to witness to many people by a walk through drama presentation by showing a life situation, presented as a walk-through gospel presentation. Maybe what would happen if you did perhaps took this one road or if you take the other road. Mainly, it will show you what would happen if you were lost and what happens if you were saved or lost. In the drama presentation several characters either choose to accept or reject Jesus. If you accept Jesus then you are saved, if you reject Jesus you are lost.
The 2011's Judgement House gives a representation of what hell would be like, including the extreme heat and darkness and also what Heaven would be like as well. Last years Judgement House was about a car wreck. This same Judgement House had a scene that hit me hard too not to mention my daughter got saved at the 2011 Judgement House at Holston Baptist Church.
Judgement House, 2012, has a Judgement House in almost half of America. (23 U.S. States).There are typically 6 to 7 scenes with usually new tours starting every 10 to 15 minutes. It is estimated that nearly 75 people possibly will be presented the presentation in an hour. The Judgement House has a total of 17 different scripts that could be used and it looks like 2 more for 2013. In 2013, and I counted 20 official scripts. 2014 they have 23 total scripts.
The Judgement House believes in the Bible and it is the true Word of God. Also believes God revealed Himself to man kind as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (The Trinity). They also believe that salvation is through the Grace of God by our Faith in Jesus Christ. They also believe Jesus gave His own life to die for us, so we can have external life with Him. That he was also resurrected from grave and ascended to the right hand of God. The Judgement House also believes the Holy Spirit abides in those of us who accept Jesus as our personal savior.
Judgement House is a walk-through drama that presents the truth of people's choices versus the consequences of those decisions both in this life and the next.
The above quote was take from The Judgement House web site.
If you have not had a chance to see the Judgement House presentation, I would recommend you finding a local Judgement House and check it out. Even if you are saved, you will get a blessing out of it. It is a very moving and emotional experience. You can truly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Go find your local Judgement House, bring a friend, bring a van full of friends, youth, church members, etc. and come experience a life moving experience. In most cases you get a general idea of what "Heaven" is like and what "Hell" is like.
2014 Official Judgement Houses (Tennessee)
Fairview Baptist Tabernacle
112 Key Kile Road
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-6208
Presentation Dates: October 25 & 26, 2014
Theme: Finally Forgiven
First Baptist Church – Greeneville
211 N. Main Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 639-3194
Presentation Date: Oct.31, Nov.1-2, 2014
Theme: Reckoning
First Baptist Church – Jamestown
306 East Central Avenue
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-8412
Presentation Date: November 6, 8, & 9, 2014
First Baptist Church – Loretto
110 N Main Street
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 853-7171
Presentation Dates: Oct. 25 & 26, Nov. 1 & 2, 2014
First Baptist Church – Selmer
310 West Court
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-5326
Presentation Dates: Oct. 25, 26, 29 & Nov. 2
Theme: Remember the Magic
First Baptist Church – Sevierville
317 Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-9001
Presentation Dates: Oct. 15, 16, 19, 20 & 21, 2014
First Baptist Church – White Pine
*Teamed up with Leadvale
1809 Maple Street
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-0566
Presentation Date: Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 2014
Theme: Web of Lies
Friendship Baptist Church – Beech Bluff
720 New Friendship Road
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 989-9416
Presentation Dates: October 22-26, 2014
Friendship Baptist Church – Henderson
755 New Friendship Road
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-9416
Presentation Dates: To be announced
Holy Hill Baptist Church
475 Highway 51 By Pass N
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-9432
Presentation Dates: Oct./Nov. 2014
New Market Baptist Church – New Market
921 Churchview Street
New Market, TN 37820
(865) 475-4862
Presentation Dates: October 2014
Stones River Baptist Church – Smyrna
361 Sam Ridley parkway East
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-2933
Presentation Dates: Oct. 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26 & 29, 2014
Warren Community Church – Somerville
11800 Hwy. 64 East
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-0222
Presentation Dates: Oct. 24-31, 2014
Reservations: (901) 486-9190
*The above was taken from the JudgementHouse.org web site.
To find your local Judgement House visit: judgementhouse.org/findus.html
Similar to Judgement House
Holston Baptist Church, in Strawberry Plains, TN. They are no longer officially associated Judgment House; they are doing their own script . In 2013 it was called "Chains" by 11th Hour Ministry. This years theme by the 11th Hour Ministry is "What If". This production runs Oct. 23, 25, 26, 30 and Nov. 1.
Our youth like the productions at Holston Baptist, we have gone to the the First Baptist in White Pine, they are good too. I haven't been to any of the other listed churches for their productions.
I am sure there are other churches that are involved with Judgement House or a form of it, similar to Holston Baptist, listed above, but not listed with the official Judgement House. Some names are Heaven's Gates, Hell House, etc. they take the place of going to a Haunted House for Halloween time.
Side note:
I think these Judgement Houses are best suited for older children, maybe those who are maybe 9 or 10 and older. Also if they are under the age of 18, I would suggest the go with an adult, like a parent or a youth leader or pastor, or with the church group.
I cannot wait!
I cannot wait to go to this years Judgement House with the youth. I always look forward to going. 2014, will mark my fourth year year going.
I want to hear from you!I
Did you visit the Judgement House? If so share with me via a comment where you went, when and your experience with the Judgment House. I would love to hear from you. Please leave your comment below.
More information and locations can be found at www.judgementhouse.org
This post was updated and edited to reflect new changes since this post was first published and this blog post was originally posted on October 16, 2012 & October 10, 2013.


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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Cory Schneider #35 of the Vancouver Canucks plays during the preseason game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on September 17, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
What was the first thing Cory Schneider noticed about the Devils' 2013-14 schedule when it was announced on July 19? "Probably the fact that we're back in Vancouver pretty quickly" Schneider said today at the U.S. Olympic team's orientation camp in Arlington Va. In fact the Devils' visit to Vancouver – the city that was Schneider's NHL home for the first five seasons of his career – comes in just their fourth game only six days into the season. "I don't know if the schedule makers are doing me a favor by getting it out of the way early or playing around with me by making me do it so soon" said Schneider who was traded to the Devils in a draft day deal on June 30. "I'm sure it will be a big story in Vancouver but for us it can't be a distraction. It's got to be another game." Having that first game in Vancouver so early – the Canucks visit Prudential Center on Oct. 24 – is fine with Schneider. "Might as well do it early" he said. "I'm not going to put too much
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Obama takes commanding lead
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama stepped to the brink of re-election Tuesday night, capturing battleground Ohio from Mitt Romney and edging ahead in other pivotal states despite a weak economy and high unemployment that crimped the middle class dreams of millions.
At home in Chicago, the president all but claimed victory. "This happened because of you. Thank you" he tweeted to supporters.
Romney was in Massachusetts after a long and grueling bid for the presidency. He led in the national popular vote with 41 million votes, or 50 percent. Obama had 40 million, or 49 percent, with 59 percent of the precincts tallied.
But Obama led in the competition for electoral votes, where it mattered most.
His triumph in Ohio as well as in Iowa and New Hampshire, two other battlegrounds, gave him 265 electoral votes of the 270 needed for victory, Romney had 200.
The election emerged as a choice between two very different visions of government - whether it occupies a major, front-row place in American lives or is in the background as a less-obtrusive facilitator for private enterprise and entrepreneurship.
The economy was rated the top issue by about 60 percent of voters surveyed as they left their polling places. But more said former President George W. Bush bore responsibility for current circumstances than Obama did after nearly four years in office.
About 4 in 10 said the economy is on the mend, but more than that said it was stagnant or getting worse more than four years after the near-collapse of 2008. The survey was conducted for The Associated Press and a group of television networks.
Democrats got off to a quick start in their bid to renew their Senate majority, capturing seats in Indiana and Massachusetts now in Republican hands.
In Maine, independent former Gov. Angus King was elected to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Olympia Snowe. He has not yet said which party he will side with, but Republicans attacked him in television advertising during the race, and Democrats rushed to his cause.
Polls were still open in much of the country as the two rivals began claiming the spoils of a brawl of an election in a year in which the struggling economy put a crimp in the middle class dreams of millions.
The president was in Chicago as he awaited the voters' verdict on his four years in office. He told reporters he had a concession speech as well as victory remarks prepared. He congratulated Romney on a spirited campaign. "I know his supporters are just as engaged, just as enthusiastic and working just as hard today" as Obama's own, he added.
Romney reciprocated, congratulating the man who he had campaigned against for more than a year.
Earlier, he raced to Ohio and Pennsylvania for Election Day campaigning and projected confidence as he flew home to Massachusetts. "We fought to the very end, and I think that's why we'll be successful," he said, adding that he had finished writing a speech anticipating victory but nothing if the election went to his rival.


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All-American senior guard Kayla McBride had one of the most impressive games of her career in Sunday night's national semifinal, scoring 28 points to lead Notre Dame to an 87-61 win over Maryland.
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2009 Recruiting
What Happened To the 5-Star Prospects? ... The Busts
The 5-Star Prospects From 2005 That Weren't Worth All The Attention
Richard Cirminiello
CFN Top Prospects
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| Running Backs
| Receivers
O Linemen
D Linemen
| Linebackers
Defensive Backs
Re-Ranking the 2004 Recruiting Classes
Re-Ranking the 2003 Recruiting Classes
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... the 2002 Class
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2005 Class
five-star recruit. The Holy Grail for any coaching staff, university,
and fan base. There are talented high school players, and then there are
the five-star athletes, the top 1% of available candidates, and the
caliber of players that programs and recruiting classes are built
around. However, the glow of landing one of these rare gems can
sometimes fade before the following February's signing day.
The stark reality each year is that even the highest-rated
recruits can be hit-or-miss, an inexact science that's part exhilarating
and part unbelievably maddening. To illustrate this point, all you've
got to do is take a revisionist look at the 51 blue-chippers from four
years ago to see who lived up to expectations and who was living a lie.
Only a fraction, about 40%, went on to perform like the best of the
best, which ought to somewhat temper your enthusiasm for next week's
signing day. Below are the players who went boom ... they weren't
worth the hype.
*Historical rankings from 2005 are courtesy of Scout.com. The number
next to each player was where Scout.com had the player ranked overall in
50. RB Jason Gwaltney, West Virginia – The curious case of
Jason Gwaltney might still have a final chapter that's yet to be told.
Hailed as the most heralded recruit in Mountaineer history, he played
sparingly as a freshman before getting derailed by academic issues,
off-field problems, and the emergence of Steve Slaton. Although much of
the last two years have been spent at Nassau (NY) Community College,
he's back in Morgantown, attempting to earn his way back on the field as
a walk-on with a year of eligibility left.
the Hype? Nope
47. RB LaMarcus Coker, Tennessee – Coker's stay in Knoxville was
a short one. That's bound to happen when you get suspended three times
in less than a year. He showed flashes of stardom in 2006 and 2007,
which are now popping up at Hampton, his new school. In his first season
with the Pirates, he rushed for 622 yards and a score on 144 carries.
the Hype? Nope
Melvin Alaeze, Maryland – Arguably the biggest bust from this class,
Alaeze was the classic million-dollar athlete with the ten-cent head. A
year after signing with Maryland, the university withdrew his
scholarship for drug-related charges. He then transferred to Illinois,
but never played a down, and is serving an eight-year prison sentence
for his role in a shooting and robbery.
the Hype? Nope
Dan Doering, Iowa – While Doering has been a valuable and versatile
backup for the last three seasons, that's not what you expect from one
of the nation's top-ranked offensive line prospects. Unable to crack the
Hawkeye starting lineup, in part because of injuries, he has one more
year to get noticed, possibly as the replacement for Seth Olsen at right
the Hype? Nope
41. LB Darius Dewberry, Georgia – In three seasons, Dewberry has
started only six games for the Dawgs, doing most of his hitting on
special teams. He had just six tackles in 10 games last fall, and will
continue having trouble getting reps in 2008 surrounded by a very young
and very talented corps of Georgia linebackers.
the Hype? Nope
40. DT Marques Slocum, Michigan – Slocum played just one
forgettable season with the Wolverines, never approaching his potential
as an interior lineman. His three-year soap opera in Ann Arbor had a
fitting end last summer when new coach Rich Rodriguez gave him the boot,
citing academic and football-related issues. He's trying revive his
career, going the JUCO route last year while seeking a home in the FCS.
the Hype? Nope
38. WR Selwyn Lymon, Purdue – Lymon made plenty of headlines
while at Purdue, but rarely for what he did on the field. During his
three years in West Lafayette, he was stabbed, arrested, and eventually
shown the door by Joe Tiller. While he caught some passes for the
Boilermakers, it wasn't enough to compensate for all of the headaches he
created away from Ross-Ade.
the Hype? Not quite
Kevin Grady, Michigan – Grady's Wolverine may have started well, but
it ended in disaster. After rushing for 483 yards as a true freshman, he
rarely played as a sophomore, tore his ACL as a junior, and was arrested
and suspended last July for a DUI. He appeared in 10 games, rushing for
33 yards and a score on 14 carries.
the Hype? Nope
36. CB Avery Atkins, Florida – A tragedy far beyond the football
field, Atkins got in hot water early on for reasons that ranged from
domestic violence on the mother of his child to possession of drugs and
firearms. The summer after transferring to Bethune-Cookman, he was found
dead in his car in what was labeled by police as a suspicious death.
the Hype? Nope
35. LB Luthur Brown, USC – While there's still one more year for
Brown to make his mark on the Trojans, he's quickly running out of time.
A career reserve with the program, he was unable to suit up in 2008
because of a recurring back problem. All three of this year's starters
graduate, however, so there's still an opportunity to make a mark in
the Hype? Nope
34. DT Jerrell Powe, Ole Miss – A study in academic
perseverance, Powe took more than three years before being able to
qualify and suit up for the Rebels. While he failed to have a major
impact on the 2008 squad, there's an opening at defensive tackle, and an
opportunity for him to rekindle his high school form next season. If he
can get himself in better shape, there's hope he can still perform like
a five-star recruit.
the Hype? Nope
33. OT Dace Richardson, Iowa – For Richardson, the talent has
always been there, but the health has not. After laying the groundwork
in 2005 and 2006 for a terrific career, he was felled by a series of
knee injuries that required surgery. The problems interrupted much of
his 2007 season and shelved him for 2008. He remains cautiously
optimistic that he'll resume his career in the spring.
Worth the Hype? Nope
31. RB Toney Baker, NC State – Baker appeared headed for a
breakthrough second half of his career before a serious knee fouled
things up. A powerful runner, who ran for 1,234 yards in his first two
years, he tore his ACL in early 2007, and has yet to get back on the
field. After having extra cartilage removed in August, he's eyeing a
return to the Pack in the spring.
Worth the Hype? Not quite
Jamario O'Neal, Ohio State – O'Neal earned four letters in Columbus
and was a valuable reserve, but ultimately fell victim to the depth in
the secondary at Ohio State. The odd man out each season, he lacked the
consistency and the confidence of the coaches to leapfrog one of the
starters at either at safety or cornerback. He leaves the Buckeyes as a
disappointment, falling way short of expectations.
Worth the Hype? Nope
29. S C.J. Byrd, Georgia – Byrd had a good career with the
Bulldogs. Dawg fans, however, were banking on greatness. He lettered all
four seasons and started the last two years, yet never blossomed into an
elite player at this level. Any thoughts of a pro career will likely
require taking the free agent route to the NFL.
Worth the Hype? Not quite
27. DT Doug Worthington, Ohio State – Worthington has been a good
player on the inside for the Buckeyes. The team is hoping that greatness
bubbles to the surface in 2009. A starter in each of the last two
seasons, he's got end quickness in a tackle's body. This past year, he
had 34 tackles and five stops behind the line.
the Hype? Not quite
26. DT Kade Weston, Georgia – After appearing to be building
toward something big in his first two years, Weston regressed as a
junior, making 10 appearances and 18 tackles in a reserve role. Nagging
injuries throughout the year were certainly a key factor in the decline.
With the lure of an NFL contract hanging out there, don't be surprised
if he delivers the best season of his college career in 2009.
the Hype? Not quite
25. OT Reggie Youngblood, Miami – While an important part of the
Miami offense and a valued teammate, Youngblood never rose to the level
expected of a five-star recruit. Bruised and battered throughout his
Hurricane career, he logged starts in each of the last three seasons,
yet wasn't ever considered an All-ACC-type performer.
Worth the Hype? Not quite
DajLeon Farr, Miami – Farr was recruited to be the next big thing at
Tight End U., but after just nine catches in three seasons, he decided
to transfer to Memphis for one final shot at glory. After sitting out
the mandatory year in 2008, he'll use 2009 as a shot to resuscitate his
career and catch the attention of NFL scouts.
Worth the Hype? Nope
21. QB Jonathan Crompton, Tennessee – After waiting his turn for
two years behind Erik Ainge, Crompton failed to distinguish himself as
the starter in 2008. In fact, midway through the year, he got nudged to
the second team behind sophomore Nick Stephens. In eight games, Crompton
was only able to produce four touchdown passes and 889 yards. He has one
final year with a new staff to turn things around.
the Hype? Nope
17. DT Averell Spicer, USC – Four years into his Trojan career,
Spicer has yet to carve out a regular role on the defensive line. That's
about a season too long for such a coveted high school recruit. He
opened 2008 as the starter at the nose, but lost his job after the
Oregon State debacle, giving way to Christian Tupou for the rest of the
the Hype? Nope
16. DT Callahan Bright, Florida State – The most frustrating
thing about Bright's plight is that he was such an exciting talent
coming out of high school. However, he never qualified academically or
played a down for the Seminoles, bounced around at a lower level, got
arrested for marijuana possession, and did a humbling stretch as a trash
collector. Today, he's trying to get his act together at tiny Shaw
University in North Carolina.
the Hype? Nope
13. WR Fred Rouse, Florida State – A dynamite all-around athlete,
Rouse has been his own worst enemy. He wore out his welcome with the
Seminoles, getting dumped from the team following the 2005 season, and
voluntarily leaving El Paso after one season with UTEP. Last season was
spent at Texas Southern without making a grab. Bad news has had a habit
of following this guy wherever he goes.
the Hype? Nope
12. RB Marlon Lucky, Nebraska – Lucky's shifty running style
wasn't always appreciated by the fans and his expectations were in
another galaxy, but he did have some shining moments in Lincoln. There
was the 1,000-yard season and All-Big 12 recognition in 2007, and the
135 receptions that made him such a weapon in the passing game. Still,
if you recall the hype surrounding his arrival four years ago, he has to
be considered a mild disappointment.
the Hype? Sort of
11. QB Ryan Perrilloux, LSU – So much talent. So little common
sense. For Perrilloux, it was a frustrating combination that kept him
from ever flourishing in Baton Rouge. He was always in trouble and never
content as the backup, eventually getting run out of LSU last spring,
and transferring to Jacksonville State. He accounted for 26 touchdowns
in his first season with the Gamecocks, and is still considered an NFL
the Hype? Nope
10. DB Demetrice Morley, Tennessee – It's been a rollercoaster
ride for Morley, who's been in and out of hot water with the program. A
starter as a sophomore, he was dismissed from the program two years ago
for academic reasons, and forced to get a job to pay for tuition at
Pellissippi State Technical Community College. Morley has made his way
back to UT, starting at free safety in 2008, and has another year to
improve his college brag sheet.
the Hype? Not Quite
8. LB Tray Blackmon, Auburn – All sizzle, no steak. A perennial
fan-favorite because of his potential and playing style, Blackmon wound
up being better known for the injuries and suspensions that kept him
from getting on the field. His star-crossed Auburn career officially
ended in January, when he failed to enroll in classes and turn his
attention to the CFL draft.
the Hype? Nope
6. DT DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma – While every bit as talented as
his 2005 ranking, Granger has been detoured lately by injuries. An
All-Big 12 pick in 2007 and a next-level run stopper, he missed time
last fall with a foot injury and back problems. The Sooners are holding
out hope that the back surgery performed at the end of last year could
have lingering effects in 2009.
the Hype? Sort of
4. TE Tony Moeaki, Iowa – Persistent injuries over the last two
seasons have prevented Moeaki from maxing out his full potential. He's
made 46 career grabs, peaking at the beginning of 2007 with an
eight-catch, three-touchdown effort against Syracuse. He's hoping to put
it all together next fall, provided the NCAA grants him a medical
hardship for the eight games he missed two years ago.
the Hype? Not quite
3. WR Patrick Turner, USC – Admit it. When you first saw Turner,
you swore he'd be the next Mike Williams or Dwayne Jarrett. Although he
looked the part at 6-5 and 220 pounds, he never emerged into an
All-American as expected, peaking as a senior with 49 catches and a spot
on the All-Pac-10 second team. He was a nice player, but nowhere near
the best receiver in the class.
the Hype? Sort of
2. RB Antone Smith, Florida State – While there were some
productive moments along the way, Smith never even approached being the
best running back from this class. That honor belongs to Darren
McFadden. Smith muddled through inconsistent support from the passing
game and offensive line to finish with his career with 2,065 yards and
24 total touchdowns.
Worth the Hype?
Not quite
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Firefighters join Crush's battle against disease
Firefighters to join in battle against disease
In 2008, the Wichita Falls firefighting community was devastated to hear that one of their own, Kelly Crush, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also called Lou Gehrig's disease).
Since that time, Crush has been on a mission to promote the Muscular Dystrophy Association and help raise awareness and money for research as long as he had the ability. He has traveled all over the country encouraging firefighters to continue fundraising efforts, especially through the Fill the Boot campaign.
Crush had joined the Wichita Falls Fire Department in 1988 and was promoted to driver in 2002. At the time of his diagnosis, he was a healthy 48-year-old and an avid runner.
ALS is a disease of the parts of the nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. Without medical assistance, survival rates average three to five years after diagnosis. Modern technology and some medications are now able to prolong survival and can even help people with ALS to function with almost no muscle function.
Crush said right after his diagnosis his firefighter friends asked him if there was anything he wanted to do before the ALS got too bad. He said he'd always wanted to go to Rome so they sent him on a weeklong trip.
"It was the trip of a lifetime," he said.
About six months after his diagnosis, Crush realized he may not be able to drive eventually, and he'd always wanted a Corvette, so he traded in his powder blue Kia and bought a red Corvette.
While Crush can no longer drive and has limited mobility, friends say he's still one of the strongest people they know.
He has been on the move since February 2009, traveling to Florida, California, Louisiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, Washington D.C., and several towns in Texas. He speaks mainly to firefighters, inspiring them to ramp up efforts for their Fill the Boot campaigns.
Fellow firefighter Corky Scarbrough said he'd asked Crush why he's dedicated the rest of his life to this effort, "And he said, 'Why not? You can either ball up and cry, or you can try to help somebody.' He's not a quitter, he's a fighter. He's going to fight up till the very last."
Scarbrough said Crush told him, "This disease gets one day from me. I get every day until that last day."
Crush said he feels he can make a difference because when he talks to people, they can put a face to ALS and other neuromuscular diseases that the MDA works with.
"I know exactly where the money goes," Crush said. "It goes to patients like me, it goes to research, it pays for me to go to the ALS doctor in Dallas. Seeing me lets them know it's more than a buck in a boot. It gives firemen incentive to keep going.
"I don't want anyone else to go through this," he said. "I'm the last person I ever thought would have to use the MDA."
Crush will be joining more than 300 people this weekend for the first Muscle Walk on Saturday at the MPEC.
Local MDA representative Daniel York said the walk is one of several similar events around the country and it's the largest walking event funding research and programs for people with the 43 muscle-damaging diseases the MDA represents.
York began recruiting teams in October and by December had about 47 teams starting to gather donations.
Crush's team will be highly visible in their bright orange team shirts. They've been to several MDA and sporting events as a group wearing the shirts, which were designed by another local fireman.
The 2012 Muscle Walk has a goal to raise $18,000 and has already collected $5,505.27.
Of every dollar collected for the MDA, 77 cents goes directly to research, services and education.
People can participate by registering on the website as an individual or as teams.
The event will include speakers, vendors, entertainment and food provided by Texas Roadhouse. Powerhouse Gym and Alcoa are also major sponsors for the event. All activities will be inside the MPEC except for a short "Victory Lap" if weather permits.
The Muscle Walk will be 8:30-11 a.m. at the MPEC in Exhibit Hall B.
For more information go to the website at walk.mda.org or call local MDA contact, Daniel York at 940-696-5581.
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Prep time: 60 minutes
Serves: 8
Serving size: 1 c. of chili and 1 oz. of cheese
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
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19 g protein
4 g fat
0 g sat. fat
43 g carbohydrate
13 g fiber
0 mg cholesterol
1,111 mg sodium
482 mg calcium
3.2 mg iron
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Date reviewed: July 2012
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