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Impact Wrestling Results & Report 10-20-11 – James Storm Wins The TNA Championship
Hey, everyone. Welcome back to your Impact Wrestling recap for 10/20/11. I apologize for my hiatus last week. Some stuff came up at home that prevented me from doing the recap. However, I want to thank not only Matt Church for covering for me while I was away, but also to Eric Gargiulo for being so understanding on why I needed to step away for the week and keeping the position open for me. You guys are aces.
Anyway, the show begins and I'm already depressed. I accidentally came across the spoilers for the "main event" tonight, and it instantly made me miserable. I won't spoil it right now, as you'll see soon enough. I will say this-Many of you probably won't agree with me, but I don't care; I really hate James Storm as a performer. His voice, his catchphrase, his moveset, his gimmick, his stupid spiked hat, just everything. Tonight won't be helping relieve any of that hatred.
We start with a recap of last Sunday's Bound For Glory pay-per-view, mainly the feud between Hulk Hogan and Sting that saw Sting win their "big" match and regain control of TNA for Dixie Carter. Between Hogan and Dixie Carter, who really is the lesser of two evils at this point? Once again, the night saw Hogan do an immediate face turn after he lost the match, something no one wanted or needed.
In the Impact Zone, Sting makes his way to the ring, sans facepaint. He's still wearing a Hogan t-shirt. Taz and Mike Tenay discuss the "shocking" revelation that referee Jackson James is Eric Bischoff's kid. Sting says it feels good to be in the Impact Zone again. 18 months ago, he made a vow to everyone. That vow was getting TNA back into Dixie Carter's hands and the "real" Hulk Hogan to come back. The Hogan that transcends wrestling and defines wrestling. Crowd is mindlessly chanting Hogan's name. Sting admits he had to step out of his comfort zone, but at BFG, it was all worth it. It came to a defining moment where Hogan would either continue his ways with Eric Bischoff, or do the right thing for the wrestlers and the fans. In that defining moment, the "real" Hulk Hogan came home. God, this is so sickeningly sweet, I'm developing a cavity. Sting asks Hogan to grace us with his presence.
Hogan makes his way down to the ring, and he's got his red and yellow crap on again, posing his once-impressive arms that now look like giant bags of Jell-O pudding. Orange, leathery Jell-O pudding, mind you, but Jell-O pudding nonetheless. Sting and Hogan hug in the ring, forgetting the last 18 months ever happened. Hogan pretends to be overcome with emotion. Hogan admits he's been wrong for the last year. He doesn't blame anyone but himself. He had a rough couple of years and became a follower instead of a leader. He thanks Bischoff for helping him get his life back together, and that's how he became a follower. But now that everything's cleared up, he realizes how wrong Bischoff was. Now that Hogan is back, there is only one person to thank for that, and that's Sting. I'm getting sick with all this glad-handing. Hogan says that at BFG, when he saw the "pack of wolves" known as Immortal tearing Sting apart, he saw exactly what was going down and "saw the light". When he saw Sting begging him for help, he saw things perfectly clearly. He saw what he used to be, but now he's back, and what'cha gonna do when the Hulkster and the Stinger run wild on you, brother?
Hogan says he can't tell everyone how amazing this run has been, and he has to thank Sting for that. He calls Sting the true icon and thanks him as his music begins to play again and he leaves the ring. Sting's still here. He tells Hulk he's still got it before asking Ditsy Carter to please come out. Carter comes out to some god-awful music. She's walking like she has no idea how and is just learning for the first time. Commercial.
We get a commercial for Jeff Hardy's upcoming TNA DVD. Great. Another TNA product no one will watch.
Back from commercial and Dixie Carter is in the ring with Sting. Until now, I never truly realized how hideous she is. It's like a cross between a skeleton and a painted scarecrow. Sting says this is a night to celebrate as the rightful owner gets her company back, but it doesn't erase what happened 18 months ago. Sting tried to talk to Dixie then and show her the light, and she found out how tough wrestling is the hard way. But, they've got the company back now. When Sting thought he was done with wrestling, Dixie gave him a second chance and a home in TNA. Sting wouldn't take anything back from the last 18 months, but from here forward, Dixie needs to surround herself with people who have the best interests for the company in their hearts. There is no room for error, and she can't make any mistakes this time. This is her second chance.
Dixie says she's sorry to everyone and that she should have listened to Sting, and that she won't make the same mistake again. Her place in the company is making it the best it can be, and if anything in the last year has taught her anything, it's that she needs to fight for the company and make it the best in the world. In order to do so, she'll have to spend more time at TNA headquarters as president, and she wants Sting to help her run the day-to-day operations in TNA. She will give Sting full authority over the company as he has never stopped fighting for TNA. She asks if he will do it as the crowd chants "Do it". Sting says he's willing to do it. Dixie thanks everyone for everything before hugging Sting.
Kurt Angle begins making his way down to the ring. Wonder if Kurt wants "beastiality sex" with Dixie Carter like he did Sharmell Sullivan? As Angle makes his way down the ramp, we go to another commercial.
We're back, and for those wondering, we're already 25 minutes into this show and we're still on the same promo segment. Wrestling Matters! It's still real to me, dammit! Anyway, Angle gets a mic and says we have two superheroes in the ring, the icon Sting and Dixie Carter, the woman who lied to him, made him look like a jackass and the sole reason he joined Immortal. Angle says he knows Dixie thinks she had a great PPV at Sunday, but he's still World Champion, whether she likes it or not. He's the World Champion, but all Sting can talk about is Bobby Roode, and made Roode look like a hero for the last 30 days. In 30 minutes at BFG, Angle made Roode look like a loser. Well, you and everyone else at TNA.
Bobby Roode makes his way down to the ring. God, is this segment ever going to end? Sign in the crowd says "Roode Got Screwed". He gets screwed even worse tonight. Roode asks Angle if he's kidding. He asks Angle if he's going to stand here and take that victory at the PPV before calling him pathetic. Roode says Angle had to screw him in the match by holding the ropes. For the last 13 years of his life, Roode has given everything for that one moment, and all of his dreams and aspirations were rolled into one night at BFG, and Angle screwed him. What Angle did at BFG was bullsh*t. Roode says that maybe there's nothing he can do about it now, but as he continues, Sting cuts him off. Sting points out the sign I just mentioned. Tonight, in this ring, Sting is making a match tonight for the World title between Roode and Angle. Yeah, that's not going to happen. Angle steals Miz's "Really?" bit at this. Angle says when Roode signed the contract for BFG, he had Bischoff and Hogan put a little stipulation in the match contract, and that is Roode can only wrestle Angle once. The reason is because Roode is a real threat and the real deal, and Angle just screwed his ass. Since when did Roode change his name to Jenna Morasca? Kurt Angle starts to spit James Storm's catchphrase, which causes Storm to come to the ring. Commercials again, and this segment STILL isn't over!
Back from break (at the 37-minute mark), and James Storm has a question to ask Angle. Did the contract stipulate that Storm couldn't wrestle him. At BFG, Storm says Angle screwed the fans, the company and Bobby Roode. When Angle screwed Roode, he screwed James Storm as well, and now Storm and Angle have a problem. He tells Sting he thinks everyone still wants to see a World title match tonight. Angle says no way, and that there's ten guys ahead of Storm who deserve a shot. Yes, and none of them will ever get it thanks to TNA's brilliant booking strategies. Sting says he likes his new position because he has authority now. He makes the match between Angle and Storm for the World title in the main event tonight. Roode then spits Storm's stupid catchphrase at Angle. Give it up for Roode. He's selling the hell out of this for his partner, but deep down, you know he has to be just fuming.
Backstage, we see Hogan leaving the building, but before he can, he's cut off by Bischoff, Ric Flair, Scott Steiner, Blubber Ray and Top Gun. Bischoff says he doesn't want anything to go down here, and wants it to go down in the ring tonight, "our way". He says if Hogan has any balls left tonight, he should face Bischoff in the ring tonight so Bischoff can get a few things off his chest. Bischoff keeps emphasizing the word "balls". Why does he always think he has to repeat everything he says, like we didn't get it the first time? Anyone else remember the Sid Vicious "don't have a pair of scissors" remark?
46 minutes into this show, we finally get our first match, and it's for the worthless Knockout Tag Team titles! Huzzah!
MATCH 1-Knockout Tag Team Championship: Champions Miss Tessmacher and Tara vs. Angelina Love and Winter
Before the champs can finish their pseudo-lesbian entrance, they are attacked in the ring by the challengers. Love is strangling Tessy with her own shirt before her and Winter go into a corner double stomp. Tessy goes for a roll-up for one, but comes back up into a clothesline by Love. Love with some crappy punches before tagging in Winter. Winter whips Love into Tessy in the corner. Winter hits a backbreaker for 2. Instead of paying attention to the match, Taz and Tenay won't shut up about Bischoff's kid, who is now going by the name of "Garrett Bischoff". Bet you didn't know referees needed gimmick/name changes like the wrestlers, did you? Winter tags Love in as she goes for a foot choke in the corner. Love with a snapmare and an elbow for 2. Tessy with a jawbreaker, but Love stops her from making the tag. Tessy reverses a corner whip, but Love makes it onto the turnbuckles. She boots off a charging Tessy but misses a cross body from the middle rope. Tara and Winter tag in. Tara hits some sloppy punches and a bad-looking clothesline. She takes off her shirt and chokes Winter with it before hitting the Spider's Web for 2. Love breaks up the pin. Double-whip on Tara, but Tessy hit's the blind tag. Tara with a double clothesline. She throws Love out, and Tessy connects with a top rope cross body for the 3.
WINNERS AND STILL CHAMPIONS: Miss Tessmacher and Tara. Have I mentioned that Miss Tessmacher is the most useless in-ring female performer in the company, with Velvet Sky running a very close second?
Speaking of useless women, we see Jeff and Karen Jarrett walking around, arguing.
Back from commercials, Mr. and Mrs. Diet Shasta Orange make their way onto the stage. I still can't believe AAA let him do that to their top belt. Oh, and if you're wondering, no, he never, EVER defends it. Jeff's got a new Impact Wrestling shirt on. Apparently, TNA can't do a single shirt design without making it look either like Tapout or Affliction crap. Jeff tells Jeffrey Nero Hardy to get out here right now, because one way or another, he's going to finish what he started at BFG.
Jeffrey Nero Hardy makes his way out to a big pop, because Impact Zone drones just love their drug addicts! Did Hardy draw the design on his shirt? No wonder no one takes him seriously as an artist. Double J asks if Hardy thinks he's going to walk right back into his main event slot like nothing happened. Jarrett asks if he forgot that the founder of TNA is the one who brought him into the company, and that he no-showed an event under Jarrett's watch. He says that Victory Road was not the first event Hardy no-showed, and it damn sure won't be his last. Actually, Jarrett, he did show up at Victory Road. Granted, he was so stoned, he probably didn't know he was even there, so it's kind of the same thing. Jarrett says some want Hardy there, and some don't. He doesn't care what others want, because he damn sure doesn't want Hardy to be a part of this organization. He gives Hardy a choice-he can leave TNA and never be seen again, or he can suffer the consequences at the hands of the founder. Jarrett takes his shirt off and is looking pretty pudgy. Hardy starts to act like he's going to leave, but doesn't. He tells Jarrett the people want him here, and Jarrett's the only one who is still bitching. He says Jarrett can't stand the reactions Hardy gets from fans, and it eats him up. Hardy says Jarrett can't stand that he'll never have what Hardy has with these people. Jarrett goes to assault Hardy, but Hardy comes back with punches, a clothesline, and some punches on the mat. "Security" comes in to break the "fight" up. Hardy dives over them and continues punching Jarrett. Now the Hebner boys are in here trying to do something. Jarrett does the "dive over the security" bit now. Jeff does it again. Al Snow, Pat Kenney and D-Lo Brown come in to try and break things up. Now D-Lo and Al are screaming at each other and getting in each other's faces. Speaking of people gaining weight, D-Lo looks like he's put on about 100 pounds. As they're doing this, Jarrett breaks away and botches a low blow on Hardy before kissing his horse-faced wife.
Angle's in the back talking to the camera. He says he'll whip James Storm's ass tonight, over and over again, because nobody backs baby into a corner. No one!
For those wondering, we are now 70 minutes into this show, and have had ONE match. Backstage, Eric Young is telling a photographer he wants a sexy photo shoot. Rob Terry and Robbie E walk up. Robbie E asks Eric if he looks like an idiot. The joke here is he's got his stupid tall frosted hair and gigantic stone-covered sunglasses on. Ha. I get it. Comedy. Robbie says everyone knows the TV title belongs to him, and Young's been ducking him. Young says that, since he's the TV champion, that makes him in charge of television. He tells Terry he loved him in the "Conan" movies. Young says all he has to do is ask Sting to make the match, and he will. But, if "Big Robbie T" interferes in the match, he'll have to call in some big guns from Hollywood, like Ronnie from "Jersey Shore". Robbie E makes some stupid remarks about how Eric Young looks Amish. Again, in case you're wondering, yes, Dixie Carter threw more money at another "Jersey Shore" star to come in, which will do absolutely nothing for ratings or buyrates.
MATCH 2: Gunner vs. Abyss
Abyss left Immortal on Sunday after helping Hogan and Sting. Now you're caught up. Before the match start, Gunner gets a microphone. This should be stunning. He says that, last week, they decided to take out the trash, and when you're part of Immortal, you have to prove to everyone that you belong at the top. He took it upon himself and went to Immortal and said that he could be the one to take Abyss out, and he promised them he would. He tells Abyss to come down here and face his worst nightmare.
Gunner tries to cut off Abyss, but Abyss fights his way out. Some punches in the corner and a clothesline from Abyss, followed by kicks and stomps. Abyss hits a tree slam. Gunner tries to leave the ring. Abyss pulls him in and punches him, sending him to the outside. Abyss follows and throws Gunner into the steps. Back in the ring, Gunner immediately slides back out and leaves through the crowd. Abyss decides not to follow and takes a count-out win.
WINNER VIA COUNT-OUT: Abyss. Well, that was just the greatest TNA match in the history of ever anything.
Backstage, we see new Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky. She's rambling about how she proved all of her doubters wrong at the PPV. She thanks the fans, who have been behind her "150,000 percent", and she's going to thank them now. Great! Another promo segment! There hasn't been nearly enough talking on this show tonight. Not hardly.
In some other backstage area, we see Flair, Bischoff, Blubber and Johnny Bravo talking as Gunner runs into frame. He says he doesn't know if everyone just saw that, but that wasn't Abyss; that was a monster. Immortal might need someone like that. Bischoff says he'll deal with it, but now it's time to take care of Hogan.
We get a video package for Velvet Sky. I could give a damn.
Velvet Sky makes her way to the ring. "Let the pigeons loose" may be the worst catchphrase in wrestling history. Velvet gets a mic and says it feels so good, and she feels so proud to stand here as the Knockouts Champion. She says this has been an emotional journey for her, and with every obstacle that's been thrown in her way, to get to her dream was totally worth. The title is for everyone who told her she was not good enough and those that tried to shut her down and make her feel weak. It took her 4 years to achieve her dream, but she did it, and did it with the support of her fans. Cue Karen Jarrett.
Apparently, Karen Jarrett is still the V.P. of the knockouts division. You would've thought that Carter getting the company back would've negated that. Oh, wait. That requires logic. Karen comes out with Traci Brooks. Who cares? She reminds both Brooks and Sky that she is the V.P. of the division and can fire both of them right now. She screams at the crowd to shut up, then screams at Sky and Brooks. Firing them would be too easy. She says Velvet wants to cry over winning the belt. She's a mother, and we don't see her out here crying over crap. You're right; you just scream nonsensically over crap. She asks Traci if she thinks she's had it bad. Karen says she hasn't seen anything yet, and she's about to make Traci's life a living hell. She says if they think they've seen the mean side of Karen Jarrett, they haven't seen anything yet. Didn't she just say that? She orders security to throw Traci out of the ring after doing some more screaming. She continues to tell Velvet to shut up. Karen says Velvet will respect her. She doesn't know who Velvet thinks she is or who she thinks she's screwing with. On Monday, Karen told Jeff Jarrett the first thing she was going to do was "strip that little bitch of the title". Jeff asked her what the fun in that would be. Where would the pain, blood and scars be in that? She wants to see Velvet physically put in her place, and she knows just the person to do it. Before what happens is about to happen (??), she gives Velvet the advice of keeping eyes in the back of her head.
Cue our second horse-faced broad tonight and my soulmate for life, Madison Rayne. Despite her loud music, you can still hear Rayne screeching as she makes her way to the ring. As Velvet is arguing with Maddy, Gail Kim knocks Velvet down from behind. Kim punches Velvet over and over as Karen continues to wail. I was hoping Gail wouldn't show up here, as I tend to instantly lose respect for women who jump ship from WWE to TNA as they all turn into whiners.
We see Hogan making his way towards the ringside area as we go to another commercial.
Back from the break and Bischoff & Friends make their way to the ring. Taz and Tenay are still arguing about Bischoff's kid. You know, you would think all these guys would be fired with Sting winning that match. Oh, wait. We're talking logic again. Bischoff says he'll take care of his "punk ass kid" in his own way on his own time. He reiterates the "balls", really emphasizing "balls", before calling Hogan out to the ring.
Hogan limps his way to the ring. Hogan says if Bischoff's got anything to say, he's got one chance right now. Bischoff says he's got a lot of things to say, and he hopes Hogan packed a lunch, because it's going to take him a while to get it all out. Noooooo! We already had a 45-minute promo segment! Not again! Bischoff says, first off, how can Hogan explain turning his back on Immortal, and how dare he! If that wasn't bad enough, Hogan turned his back on Bischoff, the guy that made Hogan. He's the man solely responsible for making Hogan the man he is today. The worst offense Hogan committed was getting between Bischoff and his son. How dare you corrupt him! Bischoff had his son right where they needed and wanted him, ready to turn him into Eric Bischoff. That's…kind of creepy. Hogan says he's learned a lot about Bischoff and his son in the last few days, and one thing he's learned is Garrett Bischoff is a man Eric could never be. Bischoff slaps Hogan. Hogan does the pointing bit. Gunner, Blubber and Steiner jump into the ring. Sting slides in with a baseball bat and gives another bat to Hogan. Bischoff is backing up the ramp when his kid pops up on the entrance ramp. Eric backs right into him, then turns around. Eric mouths off to him and asks what he's got to say to him. Garrett calls him a disgrace. Eric pushes him a couple of times, slaps him, then rips off his shirt, revealing a "Bischoff" tattoo on Garrett's chest. He calls Eric a nothing, and that he's not a Bischoff. Eric says he never wants to see Garrett again. Garrett decks him and then gives Hogan and Sting a thumb's up.
The main event is up next after the commercials, and with only 15 minutes left in the show.
We see Bobby Roode and James Storm walking in the back. Storm is mumbling about how he wishes he had more time to prepare for this match tonight. Roode says he's been preparing his whole life. Storm has been here from day one, and this is for the title. Roode says there's no doubt in his mind that Storm is ready to be champion. Right now is Storm's time, and he needs to go out there and kick Kurt Angle's ass, and that everyone knows he can do it. Storm was there at BFG to feel Roode's pain. Tonight, he wants to feel Storm's excitement. They shake hands and Storm walks away.
MATCH 3: World Championship: James Storm vs. Kurt Angle
Looking at Angle and how he's wasting away, it's only a few years before he's nothing but a shrunken head in a mason jar. After we get the introductions from Bloated Ken Doll (including a plug for 5-Hour Energy), the match starts with only 5 minutes left until 9:00pm. Keep that number in mind. Angle's leg is heavily taped, and Storm looks like he's about to cry. Angle kicks Storm in the gut and hits a punch. In the corner, Angle with some more punches. More corner punches. A stomp. More corner punches and stomps on the mat. Referee tries to pull Angle off. Angle throws the referee out of the way and turns his back to begin arguing. Angle turns right around into the Last Call. This match is over.
Total match time: according to my DVR, 2 minutes.
WINNER AND NEW CHAMPION: James Storm. Yes, your new world champion is "Cowboy" James Storm. The same James Storm who wears a spray-painted, spiked cowboy hat, used to ride to the ring on a motorized beer cooler and once feuded with Eric Young for months on end over a plastic WWE spinner belt with a plastic belt glued to the front that was referred to as the "World Beer-Drinking Championship".
So…Bobby Roode wrestles Kurt Angle for nearly 30 minutes (according to Angle), and can't get the job done, but Storm, the weaker half of the team, does it in less than 3 minutes. Want to know why? Because Angle was hurt going into the PPV, and wound up even worse after it was over. So, instead of just dropping the belt to Roode at the show like he should have, especially knowing he was injured, he instead keeps the belt, gets hurt worse and winds up looking like a pathetic loser at the next taping in a squash loss against James Storm. Anyone care to take this? Anyone?
Kazarian, Roode and A.J. Styles come down to the ring to help celebrate. Storm says he's been with the company since day one. He's watched people come and go, but one thing's for damn sure, "The 'Cowboy' is here to stay, you son of a bitches!" He calls the victory a little bitter sweet. He tells Roode he's his best friend, that they are the greatest tag team in the whole world, and that the belt belongs to him. Storm hands the belt over to Roode. He says the belt looks really nice, but Storm deserves it. He then wraps it around Storm's waist.
End of show.
This was, without a doubt, the worst episode of Impact I've ever seen, and that's really saying something.
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Ohio Conference will hold a winter cluster meeting Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Mennonite Church in Archbold. This meeting is for delegates to Annual Conference Assembly, although others are also welcome to attend. This meeting was originally scheduled for Jan. 29 but was postponed because of inclement weather.


What Does Career Motivation Really Mean?
How motivated are you? Does your understanding of motivation align with that of current or future employers? Identifying and bridging any gaps is crucial.
Read this issue for practical steps to strengthen your approach to finding your next position.
How to Do You Define Motivation?
What might this mean for you? How do you typically consider motivation in relation to your career?
One definition of motivation is the "inner or social stimulus for an action".
Have you been focusing mainly on the inner stimuli that influence your actions?
Knowing what motivates you in work, and in life, is of course essential.
But you also need to focus externally and prepare to demonstrate how your personal motivation is relevant to a prospective employer.
Try these 3 steps to help you see motivation from the employer's perspective.
Don't assume that you already know the company's goals, even if you are familiar with what they do. Take some time to research. Use a variety of sources of information such as websites, media and press releases, profiles of the company leadership, and annual reports.
Managers and other hiring decision-makers are more likely to employ candidates whom they believe can help them succeed. Go deeper with your research to learn as much as you can about the individuals who will be involved in hiring process. Find out who in your network might be able to help you with pertinent information.
Once you have a good understanding of what is most important to the company and the hiring decision makers, you are in a strong position to demonstrate that you will be an asset to the company. Your job now is to show how your motivation aligns with their needs.
Don't assume others will make the connections. Make them explicit. What examples can your provide from your past experience?
If safety is a company priority, what evidence can you provide evidence that you share this priority. For example, did safety concerns guide a difficult decision that you had to make? Can you invite a reference to provide additional evidence of this?
Everyone may agree that motivation is important for success. But by doing the work that enables prospective employers to connect your motivation with theirs, you are ready to communicate confidently during the hiring process.
How have you been successful in proving your motivation to an employer?


Yesterday, I wrote about what young professionals can learn from Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman. During the NFL's annual Media Day before the Super Bowl, it was unlikely quote machine, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch that offered up some gems for young pros trying to get ahead.
I'm just about [that] action. You say 'hut' and there's action. All the unnecessary talk, it don't do nothing for me. I appreciate that people want to hear from me, but I just go to work and do my thing. You feel me?
The likelihood of Lynch being asked to appear on NFL Today when he retires is as close to zero as one can get. But there's a lot to be said about doing your job without a lot of personal fanfare – and doing it well. If you're "about that action" in the work place, you don't have to be the most popular person at the job. When you do well and keep relatively quiet, everyone won't notice you – but the right people will.
My fans love me regardless. They love the Seahawks. They aren't worried about what I've got to say. They just want to make sure I show up to perform.
The beauty of being a quiet work horse is that your biggest supporters will give your work more credibility than you ever could. To bring this back to sports terms, some of the most memorable guys in sports – Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali and Larry Bird – were phenomenal talkers. They also worked very hard and backed everything up. There's no reason to be like Bird or Jordan if that's not who you are. If you're like Lynch, quietly build your portfolio (like the run below) and people line up to sing your praises.
On the importance of the Super Bowl: Every time I go on the field, boss, I give what I got. That's just straight up.
If you treat every work day like preparation for your biggest work day and every time in front of your supervisors like it's the biggest time in front of your supervisor, the actual big time will seem like another day at the office – because that's exactly what it is.


The contributions—from established figures including Eileen Myles, Melissa Febos, Jericho Brown, and Madeleine Thien, as well as rising new voices, such as Carmen Maria Machado, Ganzeer, and Linda Finck—confront a country beset by racial injustice, poverty, misogyny, and violence. Contributions reflect on the terror of the first days after the 2016 Presidential election, but range well beyond it to interrogate the past and imagine possible American futures.
Herman Beavers is Professor of English and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses in African American Literature and creative writing. His scholarly monograph, Geography and the Political Imaginary in the Novels of Toni Morrison is forthcoming from Palgrave McMillan in March of 2018 and his chapbook, Obsidian Blues was published by Agape Editions, as part of the Morning House Chapbook Series last May.
Nancy Hightower has published fiction and creative nonfiction in Sundog Lit, Word Riot, The Huffington Post, Entropy, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. She is the author of The Acolyte and Elementari Rising, and from 2014-2016 was the science fiction and fantasy reviewer for The Washington Post. She is now working on a book about digital narratives with Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) and a memoir about growing up in the evangelical South.
KC Trommer is the author of the chapbook The Hasp Tongue (dancing girl press, 2014). A graduate of the MFA program at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, KC has been the recipient of an Academy of American Poets Prize. Her poem "Fear Not, Mary" won the 2015 Fugue Poetry Prize and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. In 2017, the Grammy Award-winning composer Herschel Garfein created the song cycle "Three Rides" for soprano, cello, and piano from her work. She lives in Jackson Heights, Queens, with her son.
Edwin Torres came to poetry through performance art in New York City's East Village in the early 90s. His books include Xoeteox: the infinite word object (Wave Books), Ameriscopia (University of Arizona Press), Yes Thing No Thing (Roof Books), and The PoPedology Of An Ambient Language (Atelos Books). Anthologies include: American Poets in the 21st Century: The New Poetics Vol. 2, Angels of the Americlypse: New Latin@ Writing, Post-Modern American Poetry Vol. 2, and Aloud; Voices From The Nuyorican Poets Café.


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Being a teenager isn't easy. Looking back, I realize that it was probably won't of the most challenging times of my life. I know that both my kids struggled as teenagers too, and I imagine that most people do. I had the chance to read a few books by a new author this weekend. Thank you to the author for sponsoring this post and providing a copy for review.
Teens story her struggling for acceptance. Home life can seem like a cold place especially if Parents not emotional involved in nurturing their child. In Esther case feeling of worthlessness and low self-esteem takes over when she could not fulfilled her parent expectations. Depression in teenagers is on the rise especially for girls Getting treatment is still a concern. Stories about rejection, drugs, and survival will give you hope.
Patrice Foster's life reads like an adventure novel that might have been entitled, "Journey to Respect'. Born in Jamaica West Indies, she and her five siblings were abandoned when her mother fled to America to escape her abusive husband, who then later abandoned his children. Patrice and her siblings were placed in foster homes and subsequently shuffled from one uncaring and abusive family to the next. Entrusted to the care of an uncle, young Patrice became close with an American missionary in the hopes of communicating with her mother in America. When Patrice was twelve, she and her siblings were finally reunited with their mother, but it was not the happy reunion of their dreams. Obligated to find other living arrangements, the situation eventually deteriorated until Patrice ran away to live with their father. After finding herself locked out one day, Patrice became homeless and struggled to survive. Her life on the streets was a dangerous and discouraging time, yet despite her hopeless situation, she managed to finish school and moved to New Jersey where she entered an LPN program 1986.
Broken Teen Scars is the story of a girl named Esther who suffers from depression. She feels unloved and worthless at home and becomes a runaway who gets involved with drugs and prostitution. Like many teens, she feels her situation is hopeless and that she has no one to turn to. Her parents have never understood her and compared her unfavorably to her siblings which further damaged her self-esteem. This is her story and a look into her life and her mind.
As a mom of a daughter who suffered from depression, this story was very emotional. My daughter went through many of the things that Esther went through and sadly, in the beginning, I probably responded in a similar fashion as her parents because I didn't understand depression. Thankfully, we got my daughter into counseling as a young teen so her story is much different than Esther's. While this story is probably written to encourage teens and young adults to get help, I really think it's a valuable resource for anyone who parents a teen especially if they struggle with depression or make risky decisions. I certainly feel that it gave me a better idea of how she felt.


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While you have been preparing for your trip, you have no doubt asked yourself what you can eat in Iceland. Well, cuisine in this country has two basic pillars: fish and meat. There are also some dishes containing vegetables and dairy produce.
The majority of traditional dishes eaten in Iceland are preserved, and may be fermented, marinated, smoked, dried or salted. Food which has undergone the drying process, or Purrkun, is the most abundant.
On the other hand, fish is undoubtedly the star of Icelandic gastronomy. Whether salmon, shark, cod or herring, it is included in soups, meatballs, salads, stews and even aperitifs. But, let's have a more detailed look at the traditional Icelandic dishes that you can try during your trip.
This dish has an almost unpronounceable name and is made with dried fish, normally cod. It is eaten spread with butter and is one of the most traditional dishes of Icelandic cuisine. Icelanders are practical cooks, so you will be able to find this fish dish vacuum packed in many supermarkets.
Fish, potatoes and onion are used to make this traditional Icelandic dish. They are boiled together to make a stew which is well-known and popular throughout the country. Apart from the above ingredients, it also contains butter, milk, flour, salt and pepper. This is the perfect dish to warm you up and to savour the succulent Icelandic food.
Continuing with fish, we move on to shark. To make this Icelandic dish, shark meat is fermented for a month and a half at least. Once the fermentation process is complete, it is dried and, once dried, it is ready to eat. The shape is reminiscent of the traditional Spanish pork trotters, but don't be confused by this, it has a very strong flavour, even for the most accustomed Icelanders.
If you are not afraid to try new things, you may be brave enough to try this Icelandic invention consisting of a cake made of macerated ram's testicles. These are cut into slices and are served in a type of soup or broth. There are opinions both ways on this dish, so you will only know if you like it or not by trying it for yourself.
This is a combination of different types of dried, smoked meat. It is served cut into slices or pieces and is eaten as a buffet food, in the same way as Spanish cured meats. It is part of a fish and meat starter. You may find anything from whale meat, to beef. The taste depends on the variety of meats used.
Another traditional Icelandic dish to rebuild strength is a soup of vegetables and mutton. This is made with cabbage, carrots, onions, potatoes, turnips and the joint of mutton. To flavour it, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, celery and salt are used. All the ingredients result in a very tasty soup to be eaten in winter.
Mutton, as we mentioned earlier, is one of the basic foods of Icelandic gastronomy. In this case, to prepare the Svie, a boiled sheep's head is eaten accompanied by a puree of potatoes and turnips.
This is the name given to hot dogs in Iceland, that is, they have their own particular way of preparing them. With little predisposition to invasion by other cultures, Icelanders have allowed this snack into their kitchens. They prepare it with mutton or pork meat and serve it accompanied with raw onion, Lombardy cabbage and mild mustard.
This Icelandic dessert consists of yogurt whose texture and flavour is very much like fresh cheese. It used not only used as a pudding or as a snack, but it also accompanies dried fish dishes. To make it, skimmed milk is used, to which blueberry conserve is added. It is delicious, so much so that it is eaten beyond the country's borders.
Other traditional Icelandic desserts are pancakes, known in Iceland as Pönnukökur, and the Slöngukaka, a chocolate cake that you will want to eat at any time.
The Brennivín or burning wine, is the traditional Icelandic drink. Its main constituents include fermented potatoes, to which are added cumin and caraway seeds to give it aroma. This strong-flavoured alcoholic drink is 40% proof, so if you try it, do so in moderation.
In relation to drinks, you should also try some of the Icelandic beers. The Brío and Boli beers are the most famous and recommended ones. Now you know what to eat in Iceland and which are the main traditional dishes. Don't forget to discover new flavours during your trip, as this is also part of the experience.


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Voivod – Target Earth Review
By Dr. Fisting on January 16, 2013 in 2013, 4.5, Canadian Metal, Century Media, Progressive Metal, Releases, Reviews, Uncategorized, Progressive Metal, 15 comments
Voivod // Target Earth
Rating: 4.5/5.0 — "To the death"…and beyond, apparently.
Websites: voivod.com | Facebook
Release Dates: EU: 2013.01.21 | NA: 01.22.2013
The prospect of a new Voivod record is something I approached with a fair amount of dread, mostly due to the minor detail that guitarist/bandleader Denis "Piggy" D'Amour passed away back in 2005. A lot of '80s/'90s bands have buried their dead and moved on, occasionally with decent results (see: Alice In Chains). But Piggy seemed irreplaceable. He was the band's main songwriter by most accounts, and more importantly, he possessed one of the weirdest, most eccentric guitar styles in all of metal. It seemed that no one could possibly take his place.
When Voivod began touring again a few years ago, my perspective changed somewhat. Original bassist Blacky had returned from obscurity, and new guitarist Dan "Chewy" Mongrain (Martyr) did an incredible job playing Piggy's parts. They kicked ass on that tour, but my doubts about their future lingered. Playing music without Piggy is doable, but writing new music without him? That's inconceivable.
So when I hit "play" on Voivod's new album Target Earth, I'm was surprised at how quickly my fears are put to rest. The opening title track begins with Blacky's unmistakable distorted bass (I always thought the term "blower bass" lost something in translation). Within the first 60 seconds, it somehow captures all the progressive weirdness of Nothingface/Dimension Hatross era Voivod. Next up is "Kluskap O'com," an up-tempo thrasher that's equally convincing. My clenched teeth relax. I feel relief. I begin to do a half-nodding/half-headbanging thing at my desk. This shit is good.
By track four, the multi-part epic "Mechanical Mind," I am completely fucking sold. Despite Piggy's absence, Target Earth sounds and feels like the real deal. It feels right. And more importantly, it's damn good. With 3/4 of the founding members present, there is a sense that these guys are making up for lost time and getting back to what they do best. I mean, seriously. Listen to this shit.
Highlights? There are many, including the slow, brooding "Empathy For the Enemy", and the more rock-based "Resistance." The amount of dissonant, angular riffage crammed into Target Earth is almost overwhelming, frankly. The album does start to drag just slightly during the 2nd half, but never wears out its welcome. The closing track "Defiance" is promisingly furious, but oddly fades out after only about 90 seconds. If the intention was to leave me wanting more, then mission fucking accomplished.
If anything, this record proves how important the other 3 members are to the Voivod sound. Vocalist Snake still brings a Reagan-era punk rock influence, putting a much-needed human face on what has always been complex, unfriendly music. Blacky's bass tone and his way of playing counterpoint against the guitar are a huge part of the effect too, an element that was sorely missed during the Jason Newsted/Eric Forrest eras. And drummer Away has always been an integral part both musically and visually since day one, providing much of the band's sci-fi theme and the accompanying artwork. The cover of Target Earth is admittedly pretty bad, but the drum performance itself is among his very best.
But most impressive is how Mongrain has integrated himself into the band's sound. He's obviously done his homework on Piggy's style, as evidenced by both the Warriors Of Ice live album and the Mongrain-transcribed Hatross and Killing Technology sheet music books. If anyone is a rightful heir to that throne, it is him. He certainly puts his own stamp on things too — he's a more technical player than Piggy was, with a much more fluid style of soloing. But it's obvious that Mongrain approached this album with great respect and a lot of hard work.
Target Earth is somehow, against all odds, the best Voivod album since probably The Outer Limits. It's super-prog, plenty heavy, and pretty damn weird. And it has something to offer fans of any era of Voivod's past, while also having its own identity and direction. Welcome back, guys.
Tags: 2013, 4.5, Canadian Metal, Century Media Records, Dimension Hatross, martyr, Nothingface, Progressive Metal, Review, Reviews, target earth, The Outer Limits, Voivod
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I used to wish that I knew someone that was both famous and a Lupus patient so that they could shine a spotlight on Lupus Awareness in a way that I cannot. On Tuesday May 3rd, Toni Braxton will show her true strength and courage on an all new "Braxton Family Values" , as she reveals to her family and, later, at a Lupus LA Luncheon to the attendees and assembled press, that "this is what Lupus looks like". May is Lupus Awareness Month and I am glad that this episode will premiere on the first Tuesday night in May.
If you haven't seen any of the episodes of "Braxton Family Values" that have already aired, let me share why I love this reality show. The Braxton sisters are not a group of strangers that have been chosen to live together and given artificial conflicts to see what happens. No casting calls went out in search of "dramatic" characters chosen from auditions. What this has is a group of dynamic, beautiful women—all sisters–who truly love one another and often get on each others' nerves. The real fun happens when the five sisters come together in a group and the alcohol starts to flow. The liquid courage has provided some fun moments as well as a few serious ones. For example, in one recent episode Trina, known as "The Party Girl" (one of my least favorite things about this reality show is how each sister has a nickname that perpetually reminds the audience who each sister is), gets a DUI and the family stages an intervention with a therapist known only as "Dr. Sherry".
The premiere episode introduced us to Toni "the Superstar", the Grammy award winning singer and her sisters Traci "the wannabe", who longs to get back in the limelight –she used to be one of Toni's background singers and is now a housewife. Towanda "the Responsible One" is a mom, Toni's personal assistant and the level-headed sister of the family. Trina, the previously mentioned "Party Girl", is a background singer for Toni who knows how to enjoy a good time.
Later in that episode, the family traveled to Bermuda as Toni performed at a benefit for Autism Speaks. Knowing that Toni has Lupus, it is understandable that after the flight to Bermuda Toni is seen napping on her hotel bed while her sisters enjoy a poolside cocktail party. Later, after the performance, Toni suggests that they enjoy a pajama party and drinks, but Toni is next seen asleep on her bed while her sisters wait – with drinks ready – in the other room. While I may not be performing at huge benefits around the world, I do know that rest is a big part of my life and teaching the process of learning how to deal with the ebb and flow of my energy levels takes a while for loved ones to fully understand. I like that Toni isn't afraid to show the real reality of her life. In my opinion, the highlights of the show are the moments with Tamar "the Diva" (also a background singer for Toni) who desires a "Superstar" singing career of her own. She is married to Toni's manager Vince, who is also a big record producer who works with Lady Gaga, Pink and many others. Vince is loving, gentle and doing the best he can to make his wife happy. Watching (via the reality show cameras) is a "guilty pleasure" of mine and this show has the best elements within it. Family trauma becomes family drama and this family is full of love, honesty and the cajones to reveal it on camera to share with us.
Braxton Family Values airs on WE TV, with new episodes premiering on Tuesday night at 9PM Eastern and multiple encore airings throughout the rest of the week.
Don't know if you are a believer in God, but many years ago our Lord and Savior died for people with Lupus too.
With Gods help your life will be much longer and may God be with you and show the way to live happy and healthy.
STAY STRONG EVERYONE THAT IS GOING THROUTH THIS DISEASE;GOD CAN DO ANYTHING!!!!!!
"Life Is Precious" GOD BLESS you, your story is amazing. You are obviously a fighter may you continue to progress in life and stay healthy!
extensive blood tests, including what was called ALA testing for antibodies.
tell-tale sign for diagnosing lupus.
catheter for the emergency dialysis I would need in the minutes ahead.
to talk because I was hooked up to a ventilator. I tried to pull the tube out.
had fibromyalgia and had to take tons on meds; prednisone being one of many.
Fridays Meals on wheels was my savior!
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stroke and being on dialysis myself. Life is precious!
Being diagnosed with Lupus when I was 21 was very scary. One of my older sister was diagnosed with Lupus when she was 9. She passed away when she was 39 of complications from the desease and medication. I have gone through to major flares both during my pregnancies. My 2nd pregnancy was the worst flare. I was on high doses of prednisone (60 a day) during the pregnancy. My daughter was born pre muture weighning 4.6 oz. We are all fine now. She is turning 29 this May and I haven't had another flare since my second pregnancy. I am glad to say I am pretty healthy and don't experience any complications from the decease. Each case is so different than the next, And you're right you need to stay positive and stay healthy and have positive and supportive people surround you.
please be strong ever day medication im hang in their.
I also I have Lupus SLE, I am so glad someone as talented and beatiful can be the face of lupus.
I pray everything works out for her, I am a witness to what lupus can do, I lost my niece to systematic lupus and it definitively doesn't care for age, gender, nor race….wishing you the best!
I had lupus since I was 23 now I am 41. now I was just diagnosed with mctd. I also have marfans syndrome, go figure. it's such a draining disease. you have to eat healthy get lots of rest. Its not fun when you want to go out with your friends but you can't cause you're feeling soooo exhausted. I am so glad that toni Braxton is making it aware that lupus is real and it's not in our heads. we need to make this disease more aware cause lots of people have it and don't know. the pain is also very depressing. keep doing your thing ms. Braxton and Ty.
I ALSO HAVE LUPUS,AND IT FEEL LIKE IF SOMEONE HAS STEPPED IN MY BODY AND TAKING OVER..I THINK THAT THERE SHOULD BE MORE AWARENESS ON LUPUS ALOT OF PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND IT OR THINK ITS JUST ANOTHER NAME THE DOCOTORS HAS MADE UP FOR SOMETHING ELSE..MY SISTER HAS IT AS WELL AND THEY HAVE BEEN TESTING MY 14 YR DAUGHTER FOR IT.I JUST PRAY THAT SHE DOESNT HAVE IT I CANT IMAGIN HER GOING THROUGH THE THING I HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH I WOULD FEEL AT FAULT AND AS IF I FAILED HER.WITH MY LUPUS I HAVE HEART PROBLEMS,KIDNEY PROBLEM EYE PROBLEMS I CANT EAT CERTAIN FOODS BECAUSE MY STOMACH HAS BEEN EFFECTED AS WELL . I PRAY FOR ALL THOSE THAT HAS THIS ILLNESS I WOULDNT WISH THIS ON ANY BODY.AND BECAUSE MY DR. OVER LOOKED IT FOR SO MANY YRS ,SHE KNEW BUT I DIDNT SO WHAT I AM GOING THROUGH NOW COULD HAVE BEEN UNDER CONTROL SOMEWHAT BUT IT WENT 7YRS UNTREATED SO EVERYTHING IS OUT OF CONTROL NOW MY DR. DONT KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN NOR END..SUE MY DR THAT COULD HAD CAUGHT IT AND HAD IT UNDER CONTROL OF COURSE I COULD BUT I AM TIRED OF FIGHTING..
I understand what Lupus is and I live it everyday with my five children, I tell anyone it's a fight.
I agree with others when they say now that a celebrity that has been cursed with this horrible disease has come forward, perhaps the awareness will spread a little more rapidly. I too have Lupus and it has attacked my kidneys…yes, kidney failure. Details and exposure are incredibly important if we want people to learn of this disease. There are those out there who still believe that it is a disease that is "made up" or "all in our minds." I'd like to thank Toni Braxton for disclosing such a personal part of her life to the world. Again, awareness is what we NEED!!!
Hello everybody, I just want to say take good care of yourself and continue to pray. I get the "but you don't look sick" comment also. Ms. Braxton I don't know if you will ever get this email, but I hate that you have it!!! Like BD said I am glad also that we have a famous face to spread the awarness, maybe a cure will come quickly for those that suffer, like me, you and Ms. Braxton. Make it happen Ms. Braxton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I absolutely loved this episode. I truly didn't see that coming as Toni revealed that she has Lupus/looking back I understand her Laid back swagger now because I was just recently diagnosed w/MS. Both Lupus & MS Mimics one another a great deal. Both drains your energy; chronic fatigue & stress will trigger your well being. No one will ever know that we have this illness because w/Lupus & MS… it doesn't effect how you look [Thank Gawd!] only how you feel. So when Toni said 'This is what Lupus Looks Like' I TOTALLY understood. 🙂 Thank You Toni Braxton for sharing your story w/us!
This show will be on again Thursday @ 10:00 a.m. on channel 65, I am from the Capital District (Watervliet).
and raynauds thought that I would get some encouragement from this program, I am looking forward to seeing it in the morning.
I agree with BD…the show is not about Lupus…it's about the interactions with the Braxton sisters. I'm just glad that she stepped forward and is promoting awareness about Lupus!
I agree that it was focused a lot on the drama around the sisters, etc however that is what the show is about so I understand that part. They don't want to alienate the viewers that watch the show for that aspect.
I did like how they focused on the serious aspects of the disease such as organ involvment (heart) and didn't brush it off as a nuisance disease as other programs and such has protrayed it ('take this medicine and you'll be fine').
I'm glad we have a famous face to help spread the awareness. Every little bit helps.
Im really surprised that her family members didnt know and that she kept it a secret for two years.
Having the more severe form of the disease myself I have often wished for someone famous to come forward, I personally am glad she is going public with her experience to help bring awareness to this difficult disease. My heart goes out to her and anyone else struggling with Lupus.
Oh, my heart goes out to her, she has a child with autism and now she has a chronic disease herself! Rough road for Toni!
I was waiting for her to tell the world what "Lupus really looks like" I'm glad that she's stepping forward to tell her story.


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Butt Inducted Into Insurance Hall Of Fame
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that the International Insurance Society [IIS] has inducted Michael Butt OBE, Chairman of AXIS Capital, into the Insurance Hall of Fame and named Mr. Butt the 2019 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate. Mr. Butt will be honored at the IIS Global Insurance Forum's Gala Awards taking place on June 20 in Singapore.
"We are immensely proud that our Chairman, Michael Butt, has been named the 2019 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate," said Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital.
"Michael has been instrumental in many of the important developments within the global [re]insurance industry over the last 50 years, including the establishment of Bermuda as one of the world's leading hubs for specialty risks. We are deeply indebted to Michael for his leadership at AXIS and his contributions to the global [re]insurance industry, and congratulate him on this well-deserved honor."
At AXIS Capital and throughout his career, Mr. Butt has been a builder of businesses, a builder of markets and a passionate voice on issues such as climate and risk. Mr. Butt joined AXIS Capital as Chairman of the Board in September 2002 and has played a pivotal role in guiding the Company from a start-up to a leading player in the global specialty [re]insurance industry.
Mr. Butt has been instrumental in establishing Bermuda as one of the world's foremost global [re]insurance hubs and his contributions to Bermuda were recognized in his appointment as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire [OBE]. Mr. Butt has been recognized by a number of awards, including the Bermuda Insurance Institute Lifetime Award, the Insurance Day Lifetime Achievement Award and the Insurance Insider Honours Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Insurance Hall of Fame recognizes insurance leaders who have made a broad, encompassing and lasting contribution to the insurance industry and who are recognized by their peers as successful leaders, innovators and visionaries.
Nominees for the Insurance Hall of Fame are submitted by the IIS membership and evaluated for selection by the IIS Honors Committee, a body of senior insurance executives and academics. Recently inducted Laureates include Nikolaus von Bomhard of Munich Re, Stephen Catlin of XL Catlin, Brian Duperreault of AIG, Denis Kessler of SCOR, Shuzo Sumi of Tokio Marine and Ikuo Uno of Nippon Life.
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    {
        "name": "foo",
        "value": "bar"
    }
]

What's the pythonic way of fetching the dictionary where name = "foo" from a list of dictionaries?

A: Assuming your list of dicts is stored as variable l, you can use next() with a generator expression like this, which returns the first dict whose name key is foo:
next(d for d in l if d['name'] == 'foo')

This will otherwise raise StopIteration if there is no dict in l with a name key that equals foo.

A: Try this simple example.
data = [
    {
        "name": "hello",
        "value": "world"
    },
    {
        "name": "foo",
        "value": "bar"
    }
  ]

for item in data:
    if item['name'] == 'foo':
        print(item)

Output:
{'name': 'foo', 'value': 'bar'}


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The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is located 5 miles east of downtown Terre Haute, Indiana. Most of the closest hotels are west of campus.
Address: 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803Zoom in (+) to see restaurants and other attractions near hotels.
"The room was clean and comfortable, and I was impressed with the hotel staff. They treated my dogs like family. Stay here.2017-05-21"
"Clean, comfortable hotel with responsive employees. We'd definitely stay again.2015-08-09"
"Hotel was clean, and the room was comfortable. Front desk clerk was helpful with restaurant directions. Efficient check-in and checkout. A perfectly fine place; don't hesitate to stay here.2015-03-19"
"Good hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. I'd stay here again.2016-12-30"
"Convenient to the campus. The hotel was nice and clean; I had no reservations about laying my head on the pillow. The employees were friendly, and the noise level was just right. This was the best hotel stay I've had. Do stay here.2016-03-07"
"Convenient location near Indiana State University - room was large, clean, and well furnished - staff was courteous and helpful - nice dining room with a good menu - pleasant stay, I'd return.2008-02-01"
"Good experience. The front desk clerk was friendly. I definitely recommend this hotel.2016-11-12"
"Great hotel stay from check-in to checkout. Enjoy.2016-07-01"
"The hotel was close to ISU. Good value. The room was clean, but the mattress was too hard for me. Good service. The parking lot was behind the hotel and hard to find.2016-01-31"
"Good hotel. Go ahead and stay here.2015-10-08"
"The room was nice and clean, and the motel staff was pleasant and helpful. Parking was convenient to the room.2017-11-28"
"The motel was clean but somewhat dated.2017-11-13"
"Good value. This was a no-frills motel, but the room was clean.2017-05-03"
"Easy to find - room was clean - had a shower, but no bathtub - good experience.2010-08-01"
"Room was small and needed better soundproofing - bed was comfortable - tiny shower.2010-04-01"
"Great hotel for the price. The room was clean, the front desk clerks were nice, and breakfast was good. Stay here.2017-10-26"
"Not the most updated hotel, but it was affordable and met my basic needs. One of the beds in the room was comfortable, but the other was not. The staff was courteous. Don't expect too much and you'll be satisfied.2017-07-14"
"The hotel was nice and suited my needs. The room was clean, and the staff was courteous. It's worth checking out.2017-06-23"
"Good hotel for the price, but I wouldn't stay for more than one night.2017-01-27"
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"Great value. Nice room with a fridge, microwave, and plenty of space for luggage. Good service. Easy check-in. We had a nice breakfast before leaving early.2015-07-22"
"The room was clean and comfortable. The front desk clerks were efficient and courteous. I recommend this hotel.2015-07-20"
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"The room was nice and clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Wonderful breakfast. You should stay at this hotel.2015-05-07"
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"I found strands of hair in the bed in my hotel room.2016-02-05"
"The room was nice and good-sized. Decent continental breakfast, and the hot evening buffet was an unexpected treat. Good experience. I recommend this hotel.2015-09-30"
"Wonderful hotel. The room was extremely clean, and the beds were comfortable. The fridge didn't have a freezer, and there wasn't enough counter space in the bathroom. Great staff. Breakfast ended too early for us. The parking lot was always full when we returned in the evening. I'd recommend staying here.2015-09-21"
"The hotel room was clean and smelled good. Nice personnel.2015-06-28"
"The hotel clerks were extremely helpful and courteous. Perfect place for a short stay.2017-08-14"
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"Clean room with an extremely comfortable bed. The bathroom sink was way too low. Nice hotel employees. Breakfast was a little disappointing.2015-08-12"
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"Hotel was clean - excellent room - courteous staff - common area was a little small - great parking with plenty of spaces - pet-friendly.2007-11-01"
"The hotel was clean and inexpensive, but it was noisy with trucks coming and going all night. The employees were friendly.2017-12-06"
"The hotel was in a really strange location in the middle of an industrial area that wasn't convenient to anything, including restaurants. Pass on this one.2017-10-08"
"The room smelled musty, and there was mold in the shower. The toilet wasn't bolted to the floor. There was a party in the parking lot involving revving truck engines until 4 AM. Find another hotel.2016-08-29"
"Good rates - room was clean.2010-09-01"
"Bedspread had a large hole in it - I got bug bites from my stay - AC had mold - a disgusting excuse for a hotel.2008-09-01"
"Fire alarm went off at 3 AM; it was a false alarm, but I had a hard time getting back to sleep afterward - no continental breakfast - a nightmare.2007-10-01"
"Room was clean, but needed better soundproofing - nothing was done about children running in the hallways, and pool times weren't enforced.2007-10-01"
"Pool was nice - breakfast was good - enjoyed the free evening drinks.2007-07-01"
"Room was dirty - the cold water faucet came off in my hand when I turned on the water - terrible place.2011-08-01"
"Convenient to Indiana State campus - room was clean - AC was so noisy it woke me up - we were able to get extra towels - great staff.2008-06-01"
"Good location - hotel needed updating and painting - stale-smelling room - walls had been severely patched - microwave would've been nice - friendly, accessible staff.2007-09-01"
"No hot water for morning showers - when I complained and threatened to go elsewhere, clerk told me to pack my bags, get refund, and get out - horrible experience.2007-03-01"
"Hotel was extremely clean - staff was friendly - you won't be sorry if you stay here.2009-05-01"
"Hotel was clean and well-maintained - employees were courteous - construction outside made it difficult to access the parking lot.2009-05-01"
"Needed upgrading - staff was friendly - great breakfast.2008-11-01"
"Good location - awesome breakfast.2008-10-01"
"Clean room - staff was friendly - nice pool - didn't like the continental breakfast.2008-06-01"
"Minutes from restaurants and the mall. The suite was great. I was greeted by warm, friendly employees the moment I walked into the hotel, and the check-in clerk told me about the amenities that were available. Get ready to have a fantastic stay.2017-11-28"
"Liked the room layout - I was pleased.2009-08-01"
"Located behind another hotel; hard to access - wonderful continental breakfast.2009-06-01"
"Easy access to the highway - nice place to stay.2009-05-01"
"Room was clean - great stay.2009-04-01"
"Hotel was clean - excellent customer service.2008-09-01"
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, in Terre Haute, Indiana, earns its "reputation as an excellent undergraduate engineering school" with a combination of strong academics and "personal attention, small class sizes, and a family atmosphere," a rarity among tech schools. More succinctly, "Rose-Hulman is where nerds go to finally feel like they belong." Sure, "the workload is fairly heavy, especially sophomore year with the engineering curriculum." One mechanical engineering student describes the course work: "The material is difficult...but the culture is supportive, so you make it work." Rose-Hulman features an unusually robust support system, and that mitigates the strain. "The transition is made as smooth as possible from high school to college for freshmen" with "on-campus tutoring in the learning center (an excellent resource for students to get homework help)" and "professors who are always available outside of class." One student elaborates, "If you are walking down the hall, [professors] will say hello and usually ask how you are doing." Not only are those professors "happy to be teaching," but they have "real-world industry experience" to back it up. One student sums up the teaching philosophy as "theory is important, but application is everything." All of this hard work pays dividends in the form "a great alumni base" and a near 99 percent job placement rate six months after graduation.
The kids who attend Rose-Hulman are smart, dedicated, and consequently, nerds, but "this is not a negative thing. Within the students here, there are no outcasts, and even our athletes are most likely also mathletes." "Everyone definitely marches to the beat of his own drum," students assure us. Personality types run the gamut from "geniuses, average students, student-athletes, outspoken, quiet, etc." Demographically, undergrads are "mostly white male engineers from the Midwest" (partly a function of Rose-Hulman's location), but "we are slowly expanding the Rose-Hulman name and getting people from all over the United States and globe." The population "is mostly boys, although the females are catching up." About half of the incoming freshman class played varsity sports in high school, which is about as many had been involved in the performing arts.
Life at Rose is academically demanding, but "the community here is so supportive and safe that you get through it," and while "students do a lot of homework and study a lot," they do occasionally find time to close the books and relax. "It's all work and little play Sunday through Thursday," but come Friday "we play hard.'" Students inform us "there's always something to do on campus, whether it's going to a fraternity party or attending a concert or going to a dance or just watching a movie with friends." Greek life is big, "but it's not your typical Animal House," and both intramural and Division III intercollegiate athletics have their supporters. There are also "tons of different groups to get involved in" on campus. Hometown Terre Haute, on the other hand, isn't so lively. "There isn't much to do" in town other than "go to the shadiest bars and check out the locals." As one student points out, "We are located in the middle of nowhere...not much they can do about it, but it is not so great."


FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A flight attendant angry about his work route set a fire in an airplane bathroom, forcing an emergency landing, authorities said.
The Compass Airlines flight carrying 72 passengers and four crew members landed safely in Fargo on May 7 after smoke filled the back. No injuries were reported. The plane was flying from Minneapolis to Regina, Saskatchewan, authorities said.
Eder Rojas, 19, appeared in court Thursday, following his arrest a day earlier in Minneapolis, and ordered held without bail, prosecutors said. The charge of setting fire aboard a civil aircraft carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.


Diplomacy and Friendship, what a concept. Trump strikes Ron Paul-like tone.
Mr Trump also states that it is not proven that the Russians hacked the e-mail. This sheds light on the candidate's alleged invitation to the Russian intel services to commit expionage.
The man with the opinion on everything can't say he's pro-ilfe.
Did the conversation happen or not?
Trump discusses his upcoming plans for making college more affordable for students.
Never Forget: "I wish I had that power."
Trump states that he wishes he had the power to subvert the 4th ammendment.


The Shelton baseball team fell to Capital for the second time in two days, losing 10 to 5 Wednesday.
The Highclimbers scored four of their runs in the 2nd inning. After the Cougars got on the board with a solo home run from Chase Cleveringa in the top of the inning, Capital starting pitcher Zach Burke gave up three consecutive walks to load the bases. After striking out Max Johnson, Burke walked in Shelton's first run. Ty Smotherman followed with an RBI single and Brenden Engstrom hit a two-run triple.
The Cougars got two runs back in the 3rd inning on a two-out, two run double by Kyle Johnson.
Capital took back the lead in the 4th on a Carson Kero sacrifice and a two-run single with two out by Gabe Taylor.
Shelton's Max "Falcon" Johnson had a sacrifice fly in the 5th to give the Highclimbers their fifth run.
The Cougs then added three more runs in the 6th on RBI singles from Taylor and Johnson, and a sacrifice from Kyle Casperson.
Capital added an insurance run with a solo home run by Grady Lindekugel to lead off the 7th.
Gabe Taylor was 3 for 4 at the plate with three RBI and two runs scored.
Kyle Johnson went 2 for 4 with three RBI.
Grady Lindekugul was 3 for 4 with home run.
Chase Cleveringa was 2 for 4 with a home run.
Ty Smotherman was 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored.
Brenden Engstrom was 1 for 4 with two RBI.
Max "Falcon" Johnson batted in a run.
Josh Deemer, Trey Dehning, Austin Ramsfield and Blaine Van Aagten each scorced run.
Shelton drops to 2-and-3 on the season, 0-and-2 in the South Sound Conference. The Highclimbers host Brewster Friday in a non-conference game on MasonWebTV Powered by HCC.
The Shelton girls' track and field team beat Black Hills (79 to 38) Wednesday but lost to Capital (88 to 54) while the 'Climber boys lost to both teams (Capital over Shelton 88 to 53; Black Hills 69, Shelton 58).
Brock Knowles won the boys' 400 meters.
Willian Johnson won the boys' 800 meters.
Eve Hunter took the girls' high jump.
McKenzie Salazar-Fox won the girls shot put and the girls' discus.
Victoria Silverman took the girls' 100-meter hurdles and the girls' 300-meter hurdles.
Kyle McGregor won the boys' shot put and the boys' discus.
Miracle Horne took the girls' 400 meters and was 3rd in the girls' 100 meters.
Tyler Youngquist won the boys' triple jump.
Austyne Cralle was 2nd in the girls' 100 meters.
Alauna Carstens placed 2nd in the girls' 800 meters.
Sirius James took 2nd in the boys' 1600 meters.
Sebastian Engel was 2nd in the boys' shot put.
Keagan Leach placed 2nd in the girls' high jump.
Raymundo Mendoza took 2nd in the boys' triple jump.
The team of William Johnson, Brock Knowles, Tyler Youngquist and Ethan Bursch won the 4×400 relay.
Saturday, the Shelton track teams compete in the 33rd Curtis Viking Relay Championships at Viking Stadium on the campus of Curtis High School in University Place.
The North Mason baseball team dropped their second game in a row Wednesday at Sequim losing to the Wolves 10 to 1 in Olympic League play. The Bulldogs were led in the loss by Jakob Stark who went 2 for 3 at the plate with two doubles and scored NM's run. Ethan Collins was 1 for 3 with an RBI double. And Preston Macomber had the other Bulldog hit going 1 for 3. The boys from Belfair drop to 2-and-5 on the season, 0-and-2 in league play. North Mason hosts Bremerton Friday.
The North Mason softball team lost at Sequim Wednesday 9 to 2, dropping their Olympic League opener. The Lady Bulldogs are now 1-and-4 on the season. The girls from Belfair host Bremerton Friday.
The North Mason boys' soccer team was shut out by Port Angeles Wednesday three-nil (3 to 0). The Bulldogs drop to 2-3-and-1 on the season, 1-and-2 in the Olympic League. The boys from Belfair travel to Bremerton Saturday.
The North Mason girls' tennis team lost at Olympic 7 to 0. The Lady Bulldogs travel to Sequim on Monday.