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1. 4 things you need to know in order to enjoy these videos:
1. This enchanting and mystifying human being's name is Micah Da Mac.
2. He's a professional wig maker based out of Atlanta.
3. His wigs are fucking incredible.
4. He posts the most mesmerizing instagram videos of himself whipping said wigs around.
2. Enjoy.
3. This is arguably the best one, featuring Tinashe's summer anthem and Cassie throwback, "2 On."
4. This one's called "10 bundles bitch."
5. And here's "F L A W L E S S."
6. This is the best White Chicks parody you will probably ever see.
7. A continuation on "2 On" because that song and this wig are so good.
8. He's perfected the use of slow motion.
9. He's also perfected the best way of dealing with basic bitches.
10. There's like 8 of him in this one.
11. 2 of him in this one.
12. And his Aaliyah tribute is some next level A+ shit.
13. Now, switching gears…
14. Britney please, you know I love you, but you gotta call up Micah Da Mac.
This comes from a place of love. Bye.
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In comments submitted to the agency Tuesday, ASA President Ray Gaesser said EPA's proposed biomass-based diesel and total Advanced Biofuels levels "are unnecessarily low, will stifle the growth and job creation potential demonstrated by the biodiesel industry, and squander an opportunity for greater emissions reductions and energy diversity."
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I was born in Shanghai, China, exiled by the commies in 1952, went to Italy with my family. After five years we emigrated to the U.S. Ten years after that, I moved to Brazil with my husband, Renato. Back in California in 1980, I began writing. I have five novels: The Year of the Rat, Journey from Shanghai, Stone of Heaven, The Snake Woman of Ipanema, A Rare Passion; and two story/essay collections, Pastiche: Stories and Such and Farrago: More Stories. Eight short stories and essays earned first-place awards. One story, "Cicadas," was nominated for the 2013 Pushcart Prize.
The Snake Woman Of Ipanemaby Lucille Bellucci
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When Maggie Dalton finds a slaughtered black cockerel on her car, Tonia, her maid, says "Someone means you harm." Jon Dalton's affair with a Brazilian woman is skewing Maggie's soul. She broods on the occult. Beneath the surface of Rio de Janeiro's good life runs the cult of spiritism, brought over 450 years ago by captive slaves from West Africa. Far from her
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When Maggie Dalton finds a slaughtered black cockerel on her car, Tonia, her maid, says "Someone means you harm." Jon Dalton's affair with a Brazilian woman is skewing Maggie's soul. She broods on the occult. Beneath the surface of Rio de Janeiro's good life runs the cult of spiritism, brought over 450 years ago by captive slaves from West Africa. Far from her Michigan home, Maggie learns of that Brazil when she seeks her answers from the priestess who rules the underworld. Only Tonia realizes where Maggie is headed. She is terrified, yet conscience compels her to follow. Through a torturous path, she tracks Maggie from Rio de Janeiro north to Salvador, the cradle of Brazilian spiritism. Maggie meets the healer, Cabral, revered by the hopeless, and Tonia does battle for Maggie's soul. The knife turns. The knife always turns.
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First impressions are a big deal and my first impression of this book was that it starts out slow. In some spots, the story line skips around choppily and left me confused as to what was occurring. After the rough start things begin to come together beautifully! I am glad I stuck it out and got to the meaty part of this novel! Please give this book a chance and stick it out the first chapter or two then the magic will happen! Happy Reading!
When I first started reading, the story seems a little slow. The story starts out talking about a mysterious woman doing a ceremonious dance then the story jumps to a couple (Jon and Maggie). Jon Dalton is an influential business man and is the representative of Cleaver & Fischer, Inc., engineers of worldwide renown. Jon and his wife Maggie has been married for ten years. Jon and Maggie like to attend parties to mingle with important people in business. The characters seem like the typical country club members that network with the elite for more opportunities. I feel that Maggie is a little insecure when it comes to Jon and other women. She thinks that her husband is cheating. Also, she had a few thoughts about how to punish him. Ipanema beach is a popular location for the locals in Brazil. I'm guess that has something to do with the name of the book. It seems that Maggie is in some kind of spiritual or black magic called "Exu". Moreover, Maggie is kidnapped and held for ransom. Ultimately, Maggie dies by falling in a snake pit. The story introduces a lot of interesting characters with their own motives. Also, there is a lot going on with this story.
As I turned each riveting page of 'The Snake Woman of Ipanema,' I couldn't help but think that, sooner or later, I would be seeing these same characters stretched across the wide screen of some movie theater. The plot is intense; its seat-gripping quality skillfully leads the reader through scenes in which Americans who are ill-prepared for life in exotic Brazil struggle to re-align their misplaced values. They tenuously hold on to their old realities while trying to meld with a culture they only vaguely comprehend. As a former resident of Rio de Janeiro, I felt the pages accurately depict the essence of Brazilian life. It is a believable tale as it winds its way from the hierarchy of the hedonistic wealthy elite to the pathetic multitude of struggling poor. Bellucci's 15-year residency in Brazil provides her with ample material to create a sensitive and insightful story about an American couple in Rio. They suddenly find that their lives have become tangled up with the bizarre practices of an idigenous brand of voodoo. For those readers who enjoy venturing far from the world of mundane Americana while tasting the forbidden fruit of the spirit world, this book is 'must' reading.
I was fascinated by the characters and the events in this book, and learned much about Brazil, the layers of its social structure and its underground religion. Mrs. Bellucci has written an exciting page-turner.
Lucille Bellucci has caught the contrast of the misery and wealth of Brazil with a style that is the equal of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's works on Colombia. Bellucci's 'The Snake Woman of Ipanema' opens the readers' eyes to the underworld of what foreigners mistakenly call 'voodoo,' the real subculture of 'candomble' and 'umbanda.' The gods and ceremonies of these cults that attract both poor and rich to their promises, and the mixture of African belief and Western religions, are laid bare for the enlightenment of the uninitiated. Bellucci cleverly weaves her tale of two struggling 'gringos' caught up in the luxury and misery of daily life of business and debauchery that characterizes Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, Bahia, until it reaches its startling denouement. Bellucci is a fresh new face on the international scene. Raised in China, educated in Italy and in the United States, and with 15 years in Brazil, she brings a deep empathy and pentrating understand of people who live outside the culture for which they were prepared. Her style is unusual, clear, quick and stimulating. Each chapter of this, her first novel, could stand alone as a short story unto itself. Indeed, Bellucci is known as a short story writer with many of her works published in specialty magazines. For both the uninitiated, and for those who have a Brazilian background, The Snake Woman of Ipanema will immerse the reader in the terrors and comforts of an alternate system of beliefs that is unique to the great South American country. A deep understanding will ensue of the dangers of trifling with these beliefs, and why even when most Brazilians may shrug them off as superstitions, none will degrade the practitioners as misguided. This is a great work.
This was a compelling read that I couldn't put down. I kept telling myself I would go to bed at the end of each chapter, but then just had to read the next one, and ended up reading all night. The plot was fascinating, surprising, emotional. The author has a real grasp on human nature and what propels people to act and react as they do. The setting (Brazil) was also very vivid, and I got to visit a place I'd never been and learn a lot about what life is like for many of the people there. Some have it good, many not so good, and most are superstitious, and the dynamics of this really move this story along. The best books are those that make me want to stop what I'm doing and go back and read more. To find out what what will happen and what each character is going to do next. Snake Woman did that for me.


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Here is my mystery white flower again. I posted an old picture of this earlier this year and we never really came up with an ID. This picture was taken this morning. I'm not positive if I planted this .... or it just popped up from the ground. Either way I like it. It's flowers close up in the heat of the day. It resembles a silene or perhaps a lychnis but I still haven't nailed it. Anyone have any ideas.
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Silene maritima vulgaris??
Thanks Jersyguy. Your guess led me to the correct answer. This plant is too big to be s.maritima vulgaris. It grows 2 feet tall. From my search I think it's simply white campion or silene alba. http://www.css.msu.edu/css402/whitecampion/whitecampion.htm I've never been able to collect seed from this guy and have always figured it must have separate male & female flowers for pollination. Thanks for the help!
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Park Jefferson International Speedway Show CancelledLocal fans can catch the series at Hamilton County Speedway and Mason City Motor Speedway July 7-8CONCORD, N.C. - June 29, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series event scheduled for July 16 at Park Jefferson International Speedway in North Sioux City, S.D. has been cancelled.The decision to cancel the event was a mutual decision between the series and track promoter."We hate to have a last-minute cancellation for our fans and teams and we wish Park Jefferson International Speedway the best of luck," Christman said. "We look forward to returning to South Dakota in 2017.""The World Racing Group sets a very high standard for the tracks it races at, and we were concerned about being able to meet the standards that they require," said Park Jefferson Promoter Adam Adamson. "It is because of this that we decided best to remove the show from their calendar. The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Models has a tremendous series and we encourage fans to catch one of their shows at either Webster City or Mason City."Local fans will have the opportunity to see the Outlaws at two tracks proximate to Park Jefferson International Speedway - Hamilton County Speedway on Thursday, July 7 and Mason City Motor Speedway Friday, July 8. -end-
Appeals Panel Upholds Dirt Late Model Dream PenaltiesCONCORD, N.C. - June 29, 2016 - The World Racing Group Commission has upheld the penalties issued to the #B5 driven by Brandon Sheppard, #22 driven by Gregg Satterlee, #20 driven by Jimmy Owens, #33X driven by Ricky Thornton and #0 driven by Scott Bloomquist following failed post-race inspection at Eldora Speedway's Dirt Late Model Dream.All five of the drivers were penalized after tire samples collected at the event and tested by an independent laboratory did not meet established benchmarks in a chemical analysis.The three-member panel heard appeals in Indianapolis on Monday. After deliberating the appeals, panel members agreed that the collection and testing of the samples followed accepted protocols and the samples did not meet accepted benchmarks.All five competitors were found to be in violation of rule 15.11-G and were fined in accordance with rule 11.1. Each competitor will resume their three-month suspension from all DIRTcar sanctioned events, including World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series competition. The suspensions conclude on Sept. 11, 2016.The total penalty, including loss of money, fine and the cost of the tire analysis for each driver was $19,630 for Sheppard, $4,655 for Satterlee, $7,630 for Owens, $10,930 for Thornton and $6,105 for Bloomquist.The three commission members who heard the appeal were Steve York, Jeff Nuckles and Rollie Helmling.DIRTcar members in good standing can request a final appeal be heard by the World Racing Group Commission Commissioner Potestas.-end-
At A Glance: Outlaws pave the way for dirt racingThe World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series brings dirt racing to a pavement track for second-straight yearCONCORD, N.C. June 28, 2016 The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series travels to uncharted territory, visiting Rockford Speedway on Thursday, June 30 in Loves Park, Ill. The late models will be teaming up with their sister series, the sprint car series, as a part of a two-day midweek show the Outlaw Clay Classic from June 29-30.Rockford Speedway is a new addition to the long list of tracks the Outlaws have travelled to in 12 years. But what makes this particular track unique is that it is an asphalt one. The 1/4-mile, high-banked track will transition to a dirt track, similar to what Berlin Speedway (Mich.) did in September 2015.The series drivers are excited to take on this challenge for a second-straight season. Brandon Overton said having a new track on the schedule like Rockford is a great equalizer, where no driver is entering the show with an advantage. Three-time series champion Josh Richards is looking forward to the atmosphere that comes with the tracks introduction to the series.To have a pavement track and put dirt on it is really cool, Richards said. We experienced that with Berlin and a couple other tracks, and you never know what youre going to get. Its really exciting because you have asphalt fans on top of dirt fans. They just want to see a cool event, something new. Its nice to see new tracks wanting to open up and host some late model races.To learn how to purchase tickets for the Oulaw Clay Classic, visit woosprint.com/outlaw-clay-classic. Grandstands open for Rockford Speedway at 4 p.m. CT, with hot laps scheduled to start at 6:15 p.m both nights. Visit woolms.com or rockfordspeedway.com for more details.ABOUT THE TRACKROCKFORD SPEEDWAY is a 1/4-mile, high-banked paved oval to transition to clay. It is a NASCAR-sanctioned track, which will host the Outlaws for the first time in series history. The track has been tabbed as Mid-Americas Finest Racetrack.2016 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Schedule & WinnersNo. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Number of Wins in 2016)1. Friday, Feb. 12 / Screven Motor Speedway / Sylvania, Ga. / Shane Clanton (1)2. Saturday, Feb. 13 / Screven Motor Speedway / Sylvania, Ga. / Rick Eckert (1)3. Thursday, Feb. 18 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barbersville, Fla. / Josh Richards (1)4. Friday, Feb. 19 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barbersville, Fla. / Josh Richards (2)5. Sat., Feb. 20 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barbersville, Fla. / Shane Clanton (2)6. Sat., April 2 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, Ill. / Josh Richards (3)7. Sun., April 3 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, Ill. / Josh Richards (4)8. Fri., April 8 / Duck River Raceway Park / Wheel, Tenn. / Dale McDowell (1)9. Fri., April 29 / Carolina Speedway / Gastonia, N.C. / Josh Richards (5)10. Sat., April 30 / Fayetteville Motor Speedway / Fayetteville, N.C. / Brian Shirley (1)11. Fri., May 6 / Ponderosa Speedway / Junction City, Ky. / Shane Clanton (3)12. Sat., May 7 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, Tenn. / Scott Bloomquist (1)13. Fri., May 27 / Moler Raceway Park / Williamsburg, Ohio / Shane Clanton (4)14. Sat., May 28 / Tyler County Speedway / Middlebourne, W.V. / Josh Richards (6)15. Sun., May 29 / Tyler County Speedway / Middlebourne, W.V. / Tim Dohm (1)16. Tues., June 21 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, N.Y. / Josh Richards (7)17. Fri., June 23 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, Pa. / Josh Richards (8)18. Sat., June 25 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, Pa. / Brandon Overton (1)19. Sat., June 25 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, Pa. / Scott Bloomquist (2)-end-
Richards records No. 8 this season in a wild oneOverton records first podium finish of seasonSARVER, Pa. June 24, 2016 Josh Richards was the first one to the checkers Friday, winning the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series second preliminary feature night of the Firecracker 100 weekend presented by GottaRace.com at Lernerville Speedway. Though he was the last man standing on the second night, it did not come without a trio of drivers nipping at his rear tires.Two cautions within the first three laps did not slow down the 28-car field mainly Billy Moyer Jr. and Brandon Overton, who traded paint for the second spot. Though Moyer prevailed, Overton grew persistent; he passed Moyer shortly after on the second restart.One lap later, Richards No. 1 Valvoline/ Seubert Calf Ranches Rocket car made a push from 10th place .200 seconds from a seat on the podium. By lap 10, a three-way battle to be top dog had Richards, Overton and local stud Russ King showing their teeth. Grouped together on lap 13 away from the rest of the field Richards attempted an under-over pass on Overtons No. 76 Budweiser/ C-H Paving Moyer/ Victory machine in turn two. Overton slammed the door on the backstretch, but Richards claimed the spot in turn four.Coming down, we have a good car, Overton said. We just need to build on it, and maybe well get it tomorrow.On lap 14 and in the same spot of the backstretch from their previous battle, Richards and Overton found themselves in a shake-up. Overton got squirrelly enough from the fender-to-fender battle for him to pump the breaks, causing a domino effect behind him. King nearly slid off the track in turn two; Richards began to pull away after this exchange and Brian Shirley swept into third.Richards pulled away then, but on lap 18 Richards avoided near catastrophe in turn three. A car exiting the track obstructed Richards clear path; this near night-ending sequence lend Shirley enough room to squeak by and take the lead. Two more cautions in the next five laps gave Richards enough time to pick-up speed ad a 2.138-second lead. Overton stayed steady in the runner-up spot until three laps remaining.Jonathan Davenport blazed his own trail in the No. 116 Outlaw Racing Southeast/ Dream Racing Technologies Longhorn car, skimming the top of the cushion and teetering over the edge. The momentum he built-up carried him through the track and around three cars within a half of a turn. Davenport, who started the night in 16th position, found himself breaking into the podium spots. Davenport took advantage of his swiftness about the track, weaving around Shirley for the third spot.Ill tell you what, I love racing with those guys, Richards said. [Overton] wanted to win. The race was a handful. At this place, you just never feel safe any place. I didn't know Davenport was right behind be until the very end."The final exchange of the night was Davenport and Overton for the second spot while Richards enjoyed a comfortable cushion.Our car was really good up there, said Davenport, who did not race his own car tonight. Its really hard to climb into someone elses car and telling the guys what you feel, and what you need to do. Well get better throughout the weekend I guess you could say. But we got going there at the end. I just needed two more laps.This win is Richards eighth of the season and No. 66 of his career; he pulls within six wins of Darrell Lanigan for the all-time series wins record, a title Richards has held in the past. For Firecracker 100 specifically: Richards won his seventh feature in the Firecracker Era at Lernerville Speedway (2007-present), which is the most in event history. With the victory, Richards has won during the weekend four out of seven years, also sweeping the weekend in 2013.After leading the field into the checkers after 30 action-packed laps, Richards earns a $6,000 purse.The Firecracker 100 weekend presented by GottaRace.com continues tomorrow with a double-feature Thursdays postponed event filling the afternoon and the coveted 100-lap, $30,000-to-win show later in the evening. Hot laps for the first show start at 1 p.m. ET with racing at 1 p.m. Hot laps for the second show are scheduled to start at 6:50 p.m., with opening ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. A-Main (30-laps): 1. 1- Josh Richards [10] [$6,850]; 2. 116- Jonathan Davenport [16] [$3,100]; 3. 76- Brandon Overton [5] [$2,700]; 4. 3s- Brian Shirley [4] [$2,450]; 5. 56- Russ King [2] [$2,000]; 6. H1- Jared Miley [19] [$1,400]; 7. 39- Tim McCreadie [9] [$1,450]; 8. 21JR- Billy Moyer Jr. [3] [$2,200]; 9. 99JR- Frank Heckenast Jr. [1] [$1,800]; 10. 25z- Mason Zeigler [11] [$1,000]; 11. 1*- Chub Frank [7] [$1,550]; 12. 15- Darrell Lanigan [21] [$1,000]; 13. 17m- Dale McDowell [13] [$800]; 14. 7- Rick Eckert [26] [$1,425]; 15. 1c- Mike Pegher [12] [$750]; 16. 25- Shane Clanton [25] [$1,350]; 17. 18- Eric Wells [17] [$1,160]; 18. 22- Gregg Satterlee [15] [$640]; 19. 72c- Jason Covert [14] [$620]; 20. c9- Steve Casebolt [22] [$1,150]; 21. 38s- Kyle PettyJohn [23] [$600]; 22. 18c- Chase Junghans [28] [$610]; 23. 0- Scott Bloomquist [6] [$700]; 24. 44s- Dave Hess [24] [$625]; 25. 1B- Mike Benedum [8] [$600]; 26. 14m- Morgan Bagley [27] [$660]; 27. 11s- Austin Smith [18] [$600]; 28. 91- Tyler Erb [20] [$600]2016 Standings June 241. Josh Richards 24762. Shane Clanton 23063. Rick Eckert 22184. Brian Shirley 21985. Brandon Overton 21506. Billy Moyer Jr. 21127. Steve Casebolt 21088. Chub Frank 20809. Frank Heckenast Jr. 207610. Morgan Bagley 2050-end-
Richards skyrockets to win No. 7Five drivers finish on lead lapWEEDSPORT, N.Y. June 21, 2016 Josh Richards played tag from the front row Tuesday night at Weedsport Speedway (N.Y.), leaving only five cars on the lead lap of the Finger Lakes 40 in his seventh win of the season.I cant thank my guys enough, Richards said. They worked their butts off, and Im just glad I can put [the car] up front for them.Richards, who led the 24-car field into the green flag with his No. 1 Valvoline/ Seubert Calf Ranches Rocket car, held the lead for all 40 laps. Richards won his heat earlier in the night by more than a three-and-a-half second margin, but that gap was unparalleled to how much he pulled away from the pack in the feature.Richards maintained a similar differential through the first half of the race. The true fight was from spots four through six. Shane Clanton, Rick Eckert and Brandon Overton jockeyed for position within the first 10 laps of the feature, nearly spreading three-wide across the 3/8-mile oval. Overton relied on the top groove early, but soon forfeited the high-side of the track to Clanton, who broke into the top 5 by lap 7.While Overton continued to fade, Clanton and Eckert chased-down third place Steve Casebolt by lap 21. The trio bunched up, weaving as a unit through lapped traffic. It took a bold move on lap 17 from Clantons No. 25 Weldbank Energy/ Coopers Meat Packers Capital machine however to take third. With Clantons fender nearly grazing the wall with every lap, he set his sights on second-place Frank Heckenast Jr.We were just trying to bide our time and pick our line, and we needed to get by those guys, Clanton said. I knew I was better than them biding my time. I knew that Josh [Richards] was long-gone... we needed a caution there at the end to see if I had anything for him. But overall: good night.Though Clanton bided his time thereafter, he made his move 11 laps later on Heckenasts No. 99JR St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part/ Storage Squares Capital car; Heckenast signed with Clantons chassis company one month prior. Using the top groove, Clanton built enough momentum to take sole possession of second. Heckenast managed to hold on to the final spot on the podium.Weve had some good runs but just with bad luck, Heckenast said. Im just trying to get the ball rolling, get some confidence back, make good runs, build the bank up and get confidence for my crew guys. We were definitely a third place car. Shane [Clanton] was better than us. But, this place is awesome. I wish we could race at facilities like this every week.While the battles ensued, Richards increased his lead exponentially especially within the final 25 laps of the race. Richards led by more than four seconds with 23 laps remaining, and then increased his lead to more than five seconds four laps later. At that trajectory, Richards largest lead was with four laps remaining at 11.116 seconds; he ultimately won by 10.363 seconds over Clanton.Richards lapped into to top ten with 11 laps remaining. Four laps later, he passed three more drivers. His pursuit to lap the rest of the field fell just short out of the top 5.I really didnt realize [how many drivers I lapped] until at the end when I saw Rick [Eckert] and [Brandon] Overton and glanced up at the board, Richards said. I didnt feel like we were that good but the track was beautiful. That was the most fun track Ive run on in a long time. They do a phenomenal job here. This is a beautiful place. I remember coming here ten years ago as a rookie and its really cool to come back here.This was not the only feat of the night, as Heckenast picked up his first fast time of the series this season with a 15.358. Overton, who claimed fourth in the feature, led hot laps with his best time of 14.882. A-Main (40-laps): 1. 1- Josh Richards [1] [$8,875]; 2. 25- Shane Clanton [6] [$4,800]; 3. 99JR- Frank Heckenast Jr. [2] [$3,450]; 4. 76- Brandon Overton [4] [$3,000]; 5. 7- Rick Eckert [5] [$2,850]; 6. C9-Steve Casebolt [3] [$2,150]; 7. 18c- Chase Junghans [10] [$1,900]; 8. 44- Dave Hess [7] [$1,450]; 9. 3s- Brian Shirley [8] [$1,750]; 10. 14M- Morgan Bagley [15] [$1,650]; 11. 11- Austin Smith [9] [$1,550]; 12. 1*- Chub Frank [23] [$1,450]; 13. 21JR- Billy Moyer Jr. [12] [$1,650]; 14. 99B- Boom Briggs [13] [$850]; 15. 119B- Bryan Bernheisel [16] [$750]; 16. 72- Dan Stone [11] [$700]; 17. 91- Tyler Erb [18] [$660]; 18. 18- Eric Wells [24] [$1,140]; 19. 99z- David Zona [19] [$620]; 20. 2c- Joey Coulter [17] [$600]; 21. 18F- Brandon Ford [20][$600]; 22. 10- Chris Fleming [21] [$600]; 23. 22- Greg Oakes [14] [$600]; 24. 33- Jason Occhino [22] [$600]Points1. Josh Richards 23262. Shane Clanton 21883. Rick Eckert 20964. Brandon Overton 20645. Brian Shirley 20566. Steve Casebolt 19987. Billy Moyer Jr. 19788. Chub Frank 19528. Morgan Bagley 1952 10. Frank Heckenast Jr. 1944-end-
Four Appeal Dirt Late Model Dream SuspensionsCONCORD, N.C. - June 21, 2016 - Brandon Sheppard, Greg Satterlee, Scott Bloomquist and Jimmy Owens have appealed their disqualifications and suspensions following a failed post-race inspection at the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway. An appeal is expected from Ricky Thornton Jr. but has not yet been received.In accordance with rule 12.1-K, competitors who file an appeal will have penalties temporarily deferred. Both will be allowed to compete at DIRTcar sanctioned events until their appeals are heard on Monday, June 27.Sheppard, Satterlee, Bloomquist, Owens and Thornton were disqualified and suspended after tire samples collected during the Dream and tested by an independent laboratory did not meet established benchmarks in a chemical analysis.All licensed DIRTcar Members in good standing are able to request an appeal and have a total of seven days from the issuance of a penalty to request the appeal.For more information on DIRTcar Racing and all DIRTcar UMP-sanctioned divisions, visit DIRTcar.com. For more information on Eldora Speedway, visit EldoraSpeedway.com. -end-
Five Disqualified Following the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora SpeedwayCONCORD, N.C. - June 20, 2016 - DIRTcar Racing officials have disqualified five competitors following failed post-race inspections at the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway.Tire samples collected from the #B5 driven by Brandon Sheppard, #22 driven by Gregg Satterlee, #20 driven by Jimmy Owens, #33X driven by Ricky Thornton and #0 driven by Scott Bloomquist and tested by an independent laboratory did not meet established benchmarks in a chemical analysis.A total of 32 samples were taken throughout the weekend, June 9, 10 and 11, from participants.All five competitors were found to be in violation of rule 15.11-G and were fined in accordance with rule 11.1.Rule 15.11-G.) Chemical alterations, vulcanizing, tire softening, defacing and/or altering the face of the tire lettering and/or tire stamping will not be permitted. Chemicals or tire softening is not permitted at any time. Tires may be inspected at any time. Any violation with any tire presented for competition may result in immediate disqualification from the events and/or other penalties including but not limited to; loss of money, fine, loss of points and/or suspension.All five have been disqualified from the event, including the loss of all purse money and championship points earned during the event, fined $1,000 and penalized 1,000 DIRTcar Late Model points for the 2016 season. The total penalty, including loss of money, fine and the cost of the tire analysis was $19,630 for Sheppard, $4,655 for Satterlee, $7,630 for Owens, $10,930 for Thornton and $6,105 for Bloomquist.Each has been placed under a three-month suspension from all DIRTcar sanctioned events, which includes World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series competition, beginning June 11, 2016 and concluding Sept. 11, 2016 and will be under probation following the conclusion of the suspension for the remainder of the 2016 season. -end-


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.comments2016-06-25T19:23:23.853-05:00PARDON POWERP.S. Ruckman, firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-9554395106982412742016-06-25T16:24:44.823-05:002016-06-25T16:24:44.823-05:00The sad part is that citizens who have applied for...The sad part is that citizens who have applied for Pardons have been waiting for long periods of time while the commutations for drug offenders go ahead of the line or process. The 8th Amendment should apply for everyone "equally"!email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-45481272574152499152016-06-24T07:54:30.852-05:002016-06-24T07:54:30.852-05:00I am one of those that has been waiting on an answ...I am one of those that has been waiting on an answer for my pardon application going over 5 years now.I have almost lost hope at this point with this administration.

My thought process now is hoping that my pardon will not be turned down in Obama's final days as a cleaning house effort for last minute commutations but instead be looked over until the next president takes over. Maybe then I will have a firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-1831430364403111362016-06-22T18:24:10.423-05:002016-06-22T18:24:10.423-05:00Commutations are great but deserving "Pardons...Commutations are great but deserving "Pardons" are being totally ignored. Why? What is the problem with granting deserving applicants Pardons where firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-11134010493175614972016-06-13T00:55:23.344-05:002016-06-13T00:55:23.344-05:00Wow what a character, an original blue-blood famil...Wow what a character, an original blue-blood family who sided with Hitler. I can imagine she was born born in Brooklyn and must have had one too many bad experiences with the Jewish immigrants that were living there. She believe whole-heartedly that she was right, but she was wrong. I would love to see her as a character in a film.bruce vodkahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-28353567896992705282016-06-07T14:50:26.420-05:002016-06-07T14:50:26.420-05:00question for you professor. I know you will not kn...question for you professor. I know you will not know the answer but please share your best prediction.

1- will the president pardon again before the end of his term ?
2- If so when do you see it possibly happening ?
3- if he grants pardons, how many pardons will he grant ?

this is all in fun but I would like to see your predictions on this.

thanks
email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-88899599712314528372016-06-05T13:15:39.989-05:002016-06-05T13:15:39.989-05:00What is going on with the Obama administration the...What is going on with the Obama administration these days?
It seems that there are commutations big time but with "Pardons" that qualify..................not so much? What is up! Doesn't seem fair to these people waiting for a pardon who qualify under the 8th Amendment.

http://www.weaselzippers.us/275323-obama-legacy-takes-shape-cuts-prison-sentences-for-42-more-drug-offenders-bringing-his-total-348-more-than-the-last-seven-presidents-combined/ .firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-58989490924923299522016-06-04T09:48:42.840-05:002016-06-04T09:48:42.840-05:00The second sentence says it all. Pardons for non-...The second sentence says it all. Pardons for non-violent crimes is not in the works for President Obama but giving drug dealers commutations is his priority. Why?

"On the pardon front, Obama's miserable 70 are the lowest granted by any president since John Adams. "email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-87414212925697201382016-05-31T21:21:49.204-05:002016-05-31T21:21:49.204-05:00Obama has lagged behind his predecessors in terms ...Obama has lagged behind his predecessors in terms of pardons. He has pardoned 66 prisoners so far while Bush and Clinton pardoned 189 and 396 prisoners, respectively. Pardons, which are typically granted after prisoners have completed their sentences, restore lost rights, such as voting and gun ownership rights.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2016/01/06/justice-department-plans-attorney-hiring-spree-to-keep-pace-with-obamas-pardon-push/#ixzz4AI47XcP2
firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-86093302959665059542016-05-22T11:33:07.115-05:002016-05-22T11:33:07.115-05:00Clemency is the only way to right the injustice of...Clemency is the only way to right the injustice of our most egregious sentencing. The magnitude of the the sentencing of nonviolent drug offenders who were charged with conspiracy and went to trial is not fiscally responsible and is not just.beth curtishttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-90173475766430295702016-05-20T23:14:00.773-05:002016-05-20T23:14:00.773-05:00I have had two women on the CAN-DO Top 25 who were...I have had two women on the CAN-DO Top 25 who were denied clemency by OPA and it's mind boggling. One is 67, only has sight in one eye - has served almost all of her time but she probably won't live the next 2 years to walk out of prison. She is Native American - loved by the entire compound and OPA chose HER to deny - then there is Lavonne Roach - also native American a first offender serving 30 years - already served 19 - has never gotten in trouble while in prison - her father died and now her mother is on her death bed - there is NO REASON in the world why her petition should have been denied. No violence and the president is seeking GOOD applications -others have received clemency who can't hold a candle to her case - but she got a denial. WHY? Someone should have to explain why. That's what bothers me most - no accountability. No explanation and I know her case - she's perfect. Maybe they have something against Native americans. Amyray007http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-2549392756918075822016-05-20T23:06:00.484-05:002016-05-20T23:06:00.484-05:00How about Nkechi Taifa and Mark Osler for Presiden...How about Nkechi Taifa and Mark Osler for President and VP? now that's a campaign i could get behind and vote for. Amyray007http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-77031619487176385352016-05-20T14:19:25.077-05:002016-05-20T14:19:25.077-05:00"SORRY" That's it ? You can'..."SORRY" That's it ? You can't give back his life they took but they can do the next best thing and that is for the State of NC to settle with this man for a reasonable amount of money that he could have earned over the last 27years.

I would think a law suit would be in order if the state doesn't step email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-9438252933716308472016-05-20T08:56:54.530-05:002016-05-20T08:56:54.530-05:00I served 18 months in the federal prison system fo...I served 18 months in the federal prison system for "CONSPIRACY" to posses with intent to distribute pot. I never sold drugs in my life and rarely used them. All I did was introduce two people. One guy who sold it and one guy who was looking to buy to use for personal use. The seller got popped 3 years down the line and began giving names of people he has sold to. My name was given and I was charged with conspiracy. Just signed statements. No drugs, No wire taps...Nothing but two signed statements from two convicted drug dealers giving names to get their sentence reduced. I told my lawyer this would be easy to beat. He told me NOT so fast. He told me that all the prosecution had to prove that you knew the sale of the drugs took place that's it !!!...To top it off the drug conspiracy they pulled me in on went back 10 years for the original amount of drugs they said the group of people was responsible for moving. Please bear in mind I was 13 years old when the government said the conspiracy began. So the prosecution says hey you.. if you do not plead to what we feel you are personally responsible for which carried 18 to 24 months in federal prison we will try you on 10 years to life for the entire weight of the conspiracy ? How does the prosecution live with this ? Do they get so lost in the process of convictions and forget the fact they are dealing with a human life ?
I can assure anyone that if the Federal government ever charges you with conspiracy there is NO reasonable defense against this charge that will not expose you to a lengthy jail sentence.
I do not know how accurate this is but My attorney advised me the Federal drug Conspiracy charge was put into existence at the start of the war on drugs campaign. It was designed to reach out the foreign drug lords such as Escobar etc... in the event one of their runners were caught they could get signed statements and bring the charge against these untouchable drug lords. ( see the Barry Seal story/movie)
The feds took this conspiracy charge and turned it on the small street dealer and/or user. The Feds and their drug charges and high conviction rate is not an indication of how really good they are but is a reflection of the abuse of the " Conspiracy" charge.
it takes 3 people to have a conspiracy. If you have two other individuals that sign statements on you that you knew something has happened no matter if you took part or not you can be charged with conspiracy and the defense against this charge is futile. I know I am one of this people that had this happen.

Something needs to be done about bringing down a conspiracy charge. The burden of proof and evidence should be much more involved on the governments behalf before ever getting true bill of indictment against anyone and then intimidating the person to plead guilty because they are scared of getting a crazy sentence like LIFE.
This itself is a crime in my humble opinion. The way it is now the government can keep arresting people by getting signed statements from individuals and throw these crazy sentences at them and get the people to throw more names in the hat and the never ending cycle of conspiracy arrest continue...Its a lazy and convenient charge by those agency's seeking the charge. The individuals that you see getting 20,30 and life sentences refused to give any names to get the downward departure. Sadly many of these people didn't know names to give because they were not deep enough into the drug trade. So guess what the real dealer gets the break cause he can give up all his small people.

So in close if you want the non-violent, pardon, clemency, etc. Fixed...then start at the head of the snake and place more steps and burden of proof on the government
in order to bring a drug conspiracy charge. Do this and watch the federal inmate prison population dwindle.

Professor Ruckman if you choose not to allow this on your blog I understand but this is how it truly works and it email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-34230904937451508382016-05-18T07:46:51.246-05:002016-05-18T07:46:51.246-05:00I am so sorry you were turned down like this after...I am so sorry you were turned down like this after 4 years. I understand the disappointment you must have gone thru. I am glad to hear you was able to keep your job while serving your sentence this alone is almost un-heard of.
I on the other hand lost everything I ever worked for. I had never even had a seat belt ticket in my life and found myself setting inside a federal prison being counted twice a day as an inmate for 18 months.

I keep holding on that my pardon will be granted due to the fact I was interviewed by the FBI nearly 5 years ago when I submitted my application and out of the blue I got a call they wanted to interview me again 2 months ago just to refresh their 1st interview.
If the Obama administration doesn't approve my pardon I hope that nothing happens at all in hopes that the next administration picks up on my application and makes a favorable decision.
email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-28850399169858038392016-05-17T18:25:43.914-05:002016-05-17T18:25:43.914-05:00Get this guy out of prison. Waste of taxpayers mo...Get this guy out of prison. Waste of taxpayers money for starters and it is hindering him from making a decent firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-16594837351540631722016-05-17T18:23:23.490-05:002016-05-17T18:23:23.490-05:00Ms. Thomas should be pardoned. This would be a no...Ms. Thomas should be pardoned. This would be a no brainer for related crime. She has served her time and is now being denied work in her educated email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-83917867969896766872016-05-17T18:18:35.032-05:002016-05-17T18:18:35.032-05:00It may come as a shock to some of the president's ...It may come as a shock to some of the president's supporters that his only presidential pardon in 2012 was for Cobbler, the Thanksgiving turkey, in an apparent indifference to thousands of inmates hopeful of a blanket release for marijuana possession or clemency for first-time non-violent drug "conspiracy" offenders. As if to refute the notion that the president is a closet liberal, the 22 pardons he granted during his first four years in office (including one commutation) gives President Obama the least generous number of presidential pardons in the country's 235-year history. email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-84925900068107899652016-05-17T07:39:40.617-05:002016-05-17T07:39:40.617-05:00Correction on the above dates. denied 12-2013 I h...Correction on the above dates. denied 12-2013 I have reapplied 12-19-2015 and my second application is currently pending. The have not even acknowledged receipt of it yet. Jim Zockhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-10903020703566676052016-05-16T15:15:30.178-05:002016-05-16T15:15:30.178-05:00I second the above statement. Same situation conv...I second the above statement. Same situation convicted in 1997. Never been in trouble before or since. Was 27 now I'm 46. wife and 3 kids. I have held the same job for the past 20 years... mind you this is still the same job I took a leave of absence from to serve my prison time... and it's a government job to boot. Applied for pardon one in 2010 well after my time was served. Had the FBI's extensive check to only have it denied 4 years later in December 2014. Now, I have reapplied in December 2016... on to the new wait I guess for the same result. Unfortunate. email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-86109534496105528162016-05-16T13:23:12.742-05:002016-05-16T13:23:12.742-05:00I am one of those that have paid their debt. My pa...I am one of those that have paid their debt. My pardon application is now over 5 yrs old.. (2) yes TWO extensive FBI interviews, secretary treasure of my church ( just saying )..been on current job 20 yrs....no brush with law since I was 24 yrs old and I am now 50 yrs old...Maryjane conspiracy..YEP !just signed statements. The prosecutor threatened me with 10 yrs to life if I wanted to try it or I could plead to 18 months for the amount they said I would have been responsible for...remember all signed statements from dealers caught with the drugs giving up names to cut a deal...Keep in mind I never even had a speeding ticket in my life up to this point.

So here I sit and wait...Why do I need a pardon ? Simple. Its all work related I cannot hold certain license in my profession being a felon, cannot work in certain states. I have had to pass on numerous chances for advancement.

Please keep in mind I no longer I feel I am being punished but I feel my wife and my 10 yr old daughter is having to pay a price and settle for less when I could be a better provider with a pardon.

So here I sit and wait...firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-79905898269376096972016-05-15T09:57:22.797-05:002016-05-15T09:57:22.797-05:00We find it quite ironic that President Obama has p...We find it quite ironic that President Obama has priorities of giving commutations to people who have been convicted of drug crimes. Some having excessive sentences and some NOT. With that said...........there are citizens out there who have (we can assume to a great degree) that PARDON applications for offenses already served and made whole by the person(s) are being "ignored". The question is......Why? Why are they being ignored. These past offenders have served their time and paid restitutions back to society and have a right under the 8th. Amendment instructed our forefathers to get their civil rights email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-23500370350485582432016-05-14T15:06:02.121-05:002016-05-14T15:06:02.121-05:00Why was Leff when she was the Pardon Attorney inst...Why was Leff when she was the Pardon Attorney instructed to do this?

 In addition, in a less-noticed portion of Leff's letter, she said she had "been instructed to set aside thousands of petitions for pardon and traditional commutation."

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/obama-commutations-effort-222631#ixzz48f8JYxwH

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-85992908551019102902016-05-09T12:22:52.780-05:002016-05-09T12:22:52.780-05:00That's just it. Obama has instructed to over ...That's just it. Obama has instructed to over look traditional pardons to place more effort on the commutations. I am good with the program. I just feel the Pardon applications that have been up there 5plus yrs way before this program came along needs a fair shake. Deborah Leff felt so and put it down on paper. Mr President you can pardon and commute at the same firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-38537381953520519132016-05-06T12:07:26.106-05:002016-05-06T12:07:26.106-05:00The DOJ data on that page are faulty, because - on...The DOJ data on that page are faulty, because - on the front end - they combine presidents in years where more than one served. In addition to disaggregating the data, I have gone through the warrant records back to 1789 and find that Obama's 70 pardons are the lowest for any president who has served at least one full term since John AdamsP.S. Ruckman, Jr.http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261410390862575888.post-49700108205134396562016-05-06T11:29:26.713-05:002016-05-06T11:29:26.713-05:00...other than for pardons. According to the Office......other than for pardons. According to the Office of the Pardon Attorney website, Obama has granted few pardons than any President since they have been keeping track (McKinley in 1900). Obama is at 70 pardons. The next closest was George H.W. Bush at 74. But Bush only served one term.Julie Stewarthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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In spite of the inherent bullishness, there is a big speculative fervour which provides a big risk to this market.
Forget Brexit, Fed, monsoon biggest overriding factor in Indian market: Ajay Srivastava, CEO, Dimension Consulting
Natural resource companies, auto and midcap top tier names could be a good build up and possibly also monsoon resistant
Jabong CMO Saurabh Srivastava quits
Saurabh Srivastava has quit as chief marketing officer at Jabong in less than five months of joining the online fashion portal.
Buy Ajanta Pharma with a target of Rs 1466: Servendra Srivastava
Buy Ajanta Pharma Ltd with a target of Rs 1466 and a stop loss of Rs 1506
Buy Ambuja Cements with a target of Rs 237: Servendra Srivastava
Buy Ambuja Cements Ltd with a target of Rs 237 and a stop loss of Rs 266
Monsoons going to help entire country, fertiliser sector: Jaiveer Srivastava, FACT
"It is going to have an effect on us, but anyhow we will increase our sales turnover and also produce more."
Government removes AAI Chairman RK Srivastava
The Civil Aviation Ministry will now ask either a board member of Airports Authority of India (AAI) or a joint secretary in the ministry to take additional charge.
Diesel ban may see replacement demand going up in auto sector: Ajay Srivastava, Dimensions Consulting
Immediate impact of SC ban will be a great negative for auto sector but on midsized segment, the replacement demand is going to be very healthy
Buy M&M Financials with a target of Rs 279: Servendra Srivastava
Buy M&M Financials Ltd with a target of Rs 279 and a stop loss of Rs 269.80
Pharma is a sector you do not want to sell out: Ajay Srivastava, Dimensions Consulting
Over the next 20-30 years, you will see a very strong upswing in the spending on healthcare so whether it is hospital, whether it is medicines
2 weddings in 2 months: Niraj Bajaj's children to get married
Niraj and Minal Bajaj's daughter Kriti and son Nirav are getting married in a span of two months, in Mumbai and Jaisalmer respectively.
Our aim is to increase fertiliser production to one million tonnes: Jaiveer Srivastava, FACT CMD
In an interview to ET Now Jaiveer Srivastava, FACT CMD, said that FACT would use Rs 1000-crore fund received from the government to bring down borrowings.
Students' body reject appointment of Srivastava as interim V-C
The Joint Action Committee for Social Justice, spearheading the agitation over the suicide Rohith Vemula, today rejected the appointment of Vipin Srivastava as interim Vice-Chancellor.
We are just at the last cusp of capitulation and Budget may accelerate it: Ajay Srivastava, Dimensions Consulting
"The narrative has changed from growth development economy to election driven agendas but Gujarat budget may be a pointer"
2016 a year of inordinate risks and low returns: Ajay Srivastava
Buying - that should be the rationale logic in scenarios like this. But you have to understand one thing clearly and that is very important for investors.
We will have to work with stock exchanges: Rajendra Srivastava, Dean, ISB
Indian School of Business is looking to step up hiring of senior faculty and strengthen its existing programmes with a renewed focus on finance, says its dean, Rajendra Srivastava.
Situation in Europe, US threat to banking system in India: Ajay Srivastava, Dimensions Consulting
In a chat with ET Now, Ajay Srivastava, CEO, Dimensions Consulting, says long-term investors, must ignore these markets for now
Consumers told us what was missing in our competitor's product: Rakesh Srivastava
Indirect learning is a more general construct because it includes both vicarious learning as well as learning through the experience of competitors in a competitive market space.
Pharma and cement stocks should be first point of entry into markets: Ajay Srivastava, Dimensions Consulting
In a chat with ET Now, Ajay Srivastava, CEO, Dimensions Consulting, says it is too volatile to call. Capital preservation is equally important in this market.
December wedding for Niraj Bajaj's daughter
On December 20 and 21, Bajaj's eldest daughter Kriti, 29, will marry Ram Chandra, an IIT-Madras and IIM-Lucknow graduate, in Mumbai.
FDI in terms of retail could change the dynamics of the auto industry: Rakesh Srivastava of Hyundai India
"FDI in terms of retail... I think the government needs to firm up a policy. Once they firm up a policy, then only we can work towards it," he said.
Hyundai Tucson to bridge gap between Creta and Santa Fe: Rakesh Srivastava, Senior VP
While the company is yet to reveal the actual price for its latest release, it is expected to retail between a range of Rs 15 lakhs to Rs 20 lakhs.
Rajendra Srivastava takes charge as new dean of the Indian School of Business (ISB), effective January 1
The fifth dean of ISB, professor Srivastava is also the Full Professor of Business in Marketing and the Novartis Chair Professor of Marketing Strategy and Innovation.
Expect short coverings, fresh buildup to trigger upside in market post Fed outcome: Ajay Srivastava
The broader market outlook should be positive post the hike because all the scariest scenarios should have borne out, says Srivastava.
Stock and sector preference should be on the basis of valuation: Niraj Dalal, 3A Capital Advisors
Midcaps have corrected 30%-50%. People are not as courageous as they would have been about three weeks back.
Government data shows fundamental economy is in the doldrums: Ajay Srivastava
"The stance is very clear that for the Indian market, it is a kind of sell-on-rally to the extent that when you see over-exuberance"
Government needs to acknowledge that there is a problem: Ajay Srivastava, Dimensions Consulting
'There is a problem in the fundamentals more than just looking at European market and saying they have triggered the fall."
Niraj Parekh to be Citi's finance head for Indian subcontinent
American bank Citi today said it has appointed Niraj Parekh as the head of finance for its operations in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Suggest to avoid Bharat Forge, Motherson Sumi for now: Niraj Dalal
"We are looking at a scenario where we are talking of whether it is Make in India or manufacturing picking up and lots of things happening. "
Stocks should give around 27% returns in next 2 years: Aneesh Srivastava, IDBI Federal Life
Despite India being less export-dependent, any redemption in EM funds can lead to selling in India as well, says Srivastava.
Prefer large gilt portfolios; may give as good returns as equities: Ajay Srivastava, Dimensions Consulting
"I am not a great negative person because I am equity guy by nature. I do not like debt"
Expect domestic market to underperform most global markets going ahead: Ajay Srivastava
We continue to hold our belief that our fundamentals are struggling; the so-called recovery is not happening on the ground, says Srivastava.
The great India story is unravelling; pharma and IT stocks are safe havens: Ajay Srivastava
Oil has spiked back yesterday, so it is all a pretty grim story as far as we are concerned, and certainly the flight to safety will continue.
Tata Teleservices appoints Anuraag Srivastava as CFO
Anuraag brings with him more than 20 years of experience as a finance professional, with the last decade spent in leadership roles in finance in consumer goods.
If you respect others, they won't disrespect you, says Vivek Srivastava
When i joined, the billing calculations and preparation of certain other estimation documents were completely manual, says Vivek Srivastava.
Positive on Dish TV; see strong cash flows over next 2-3 years: Niraj Dalal
March was the first quarter when Dish TV actually came out with better-than-expected results and the belief in the stock got reinforced, says Dalal.
Bullish on media, textiles and infra stocks: Niraj Dalal, 3A Capital Advisors
Dalal believes that stocks of well-managed, less-stressed infra companies are going to make a lot of money for investors. The expert is also positive on PSBs.
A K Srivastava named new Sikkim Chief Secretary
A K Shrivastava was named the new Chief Secretary of Sikkim in place of R Ongmu.
The struggle to survive left no time to explore new business ideas, says Ivey's Niraj Dawar
Big ideas that revolutionise the way companies work usually come from three sources, says Ivey Business School's Niraj Dawar.
Indian Broadcasting Foundation appoints Girish Srivastava as its secretary general
The Indian Broadcasting Foundation was established in 1999. It has among its members broadcasters who manage around 350 channels.


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Television anchor Callie Starnes has joined Derryberry Public Relations, a full service public, government, digital and media relations firm headquartered in Chattanooga.
Ms. Starnes will serve as relationship manager for the firm that serves clients throughout the region. Ms. Starnes is a multi-year winner of the Edward R. Murrow Award as well as several other awards for excellence given to those in her profession.
Ms. Starnes began her career as a radio reporter at WRGA Radio in Rome, Ga. and spent approximately six years at a local NBC affiliate WRCB in Chattanooga where she served as a reporter and later an anchor. She holds a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Government from Berry College.
Ms. Starnes is an active volunteer in the community supporting the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute, the Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia, and Berry College Alumni Council.
Derryberry Public Relations Co-Owner Andy Derryberry said, "We are thrilled to have Callie join our growing team. Her skill sets are perfect to meet the needs of our clients and we know that she will be a tremendous asset to those she represents."
Ms. Starnes and her husband are parents of a young son and reside in Hixson.
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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. on Thursday announced that it closed on a non-recourse $47.7 million loan secured by Ambassador Town Center in Lafayette, La. The seven-year loan bears a ... (click for more)
First Tennessee Bank's Chattanooga Community Development Manager Tracee Smith and Cleveland Community President Mike Griffin presented Ancla Insurance and Services President Beth Underwood with ... (click for more)
The Tennessee Department of Revenue will be holding a series of free tax workshops for new businesses in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville in July. The workshop ... (click for more)
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. on Thursday announced that it closed on a non-recourse $47.7 million loan secured by Ambassador Town Center in Lafayette, La. The seven-year loan bears a fixed interest rate of 3.22 percent and was provided by a new institutional lender. Proceeds from the loan were primarily used to retire the existing construction loans with an aggregate balance ... (click for more)
First Tennessee Bank's Chattanooga Community Development Manager Tracee Smith and Cleveland Community President Mike Griffin presented Ancla Insurance and Services President Beth Underwood with a check in the amount of $50,000 at First Tennessee's downtown office. The funds donated by First Tennessee will be used to enhance Ancla's onsite computer lab and build on its lifestyle ... (click for more)
A fire destroyed a barbeque restaurant on Highway 58 on Friday afternoon. Chattanooga firefighters were dispatched to the Highway 58 BBQ around 6 p.m. The business is located at 4921 Highway 58. Though the business was housed in a small building, the flames and smoke could be seen from a long distance away. Captain Teri Rose with Quint 6 said the ... (click for more)
A second Independent candidate may be on the ballot for sole commissioner of Walker County in the election on Nov. 8. Perry D. Lamb, Jr. has been working toward collecting the necessary 1,640 signatures of registered voters on a petition. His campaign said he is close to the goal. Incumbent Bebe Heiskell is running an an Independent. Election officials said since she was ... (click for more)
Last Monday morning while at work a good friend messaged me concerning a matter that I had not heard anything about dealing with Coolidge Park and its future. Apparently that night the City Council was to read an ordinance that would allow the mayor to start negotiations with the relocation of the Medal of Honor Museum. This ordinance would enable the city to lease approximately ... (click for more)
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is a really cool place. I tried to buy a huge mounted buffalo head in an antique store there one time until I found out the shipping charges were four times what the head was worth. But suddenly my rapt attention is riveted on Coeur d'Alene again because a dazzling social experiment is taking place this very moment at a plush resort in north Idaho. Several ... (click for more)


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Cyclone Energy (Skyridge 143)
From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Cyclone Energy (Japanese: サイクロンエネルギー Cyclone Energy) is a Special Energy card first released in the Skyridge expansion.
Card text (Skyridge print)
|This card provides Energy.
When you play this card from your hand and attach it to your Active Pokémon, your opponent's switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Card text (EX Unseen Forces print)
|Cyclone Energy provides Energy. When you attach this card from your hand to your Active Pokémon, switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Benched Pokémon to switch.
e-Reader data
The Skyridge print includes a Dot Code strip for use with the e-Reader, and has the card ID F-54-#. The short strip contains a brief card summary. There is no long strip for this card.
Release information
This card was reprinted in EX Unseen Forces with updated text, and also reprinted in EX Power Keepers. It was reprinted again in Stormfront with new artwork by Takumi Akabane.
|This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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