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My Party
- 30 guests
- 16 July 2011
- Destiny's house / Missouri / United States
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Party Recap...
Well, that old saying of half the guests you invite will actually come-never goes for my daughter Destiny! Over 30 guests showed, 6 girls overnight for camping! We tried to stick with the theme for food and fun. The girls got camping kits which included "butt savers", s'mores kits, flashlights, neon braclets, and bandana's for our camp craft!
Party Highlights
We had cookies and cream cake and also chocolate with salted caramel cake and vanilla ice cream!
Activities / Games
Guests took pictures with our poster of a bear in the wild! The camping girls also made bandanas with a nature version of tie dying! We used berries and flowers
What People Ate
We munched on hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and dip, cole slaw, broccoli salad, pasta salad
What People Drank
We drank lemonade, tea, and soda


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6/29 Game Recap: Indians 6 - Diamondbacks 2
Player of the Game
Orlando Cabrera took the 'Player of the Game' against the Diamondbacks today, going 4-6 with a double and 2 runs scored. Cabrera also knocked in a run for a final 'POG' score of 4.45. This was Cabrera's 5th 'Player of the Game' of the season. Carlos Carrasco was a close second to Cabrera, earning 4.31 points for his 7 innings pitched. Over his last 5 starts Carrasco has averaged 6.73 points per game, more than twice his season average. On a completely uninteresting note, players whose last names start with "Ca" earned 45% of the total team score in today's game.
The first pitch, Zach Duke against Michael Brantley.
Feathers Up
The Tribe had a lead at some point in every game this series and won two out of three. This is a far cry from what happened in San Francisco and may show the difference between the Giants and the Diamondbacks more than any improvements the Indians may have made over that time span.
The Indians were forced to use a very bad defensive outfield today due to the injury to Shin-Soo Choo and an off day for Grady Sizemore. Carlos Carrasco pitched well to avoid that disadvantage, only allowing 2 balls to be hit to right field and 2 to center in 7 innings. Of those 4 hits to the outfield, three were caught on the fly for outs and the other was a double, one of only 4 hits allowed by Carrasco.
The player who shall not be named was unable to hurt
the Tribe, due to Carrasco's smart pitching.
Feathers Down
One of the other hits allowed by Carrasco today was a home run to right field by Stephen Drew that was higher than any other home run I've ever seen in person. It looked like the ball peaked just past the infield and it was coming straight down when it landed in the Indians bullpen. Luckily the 2 solo home runs he allowed were the only runs he allowed and the Indians were able to hold on and win.
Asdrubal Cabrera was caught stealing for the first time today, ruining his dream of the perfect season.
Final Score: Cleveland Indians 6 - Arizona Diamondbacks 2


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Continue reading...Hey Will, we'll be at your NYC show this Friday. Can you dedicate a Bon*Jovi cover to "Mike & Lenore"? Thanks!!
Unfortunately, many people do not keep up with these changes and new trends.
There is far too much repetitive content on the internet.
You have heard success stories about Internet marketers who have already
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Thanks for the follow on twitter, I did mail you but no reply. I had a listen to your music in YouTube, really love it especially the boss stuff! Was wondering if your coming to Glasgow and If so where and when?
Hey Will- thanks for following us on Twitter! You're now officially a 'friend of the show'… We'd LOVE to promote your music on our broadcasts (with permission, of course) and keep our listeners around the U.S. informed about your appearances- ESPECIALLY when you're coming to the Philly area!!
Drop us a line at our website, http://www.thedocandamyshow.com and keep us up-to-date!
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Thanks for the post, Doc – great to meet you I'll send you a msg direct on your site too
Every week, I play your rock songs at the office. It's our brain hyper element aside from coffee. Thanks and more power. Move the world through your music, rock on.
Rock on, Marivie – awesome to hear that you are playing some great tunes at work Take a look at the NEW album I am currently working on right here: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/willblack ROCK ON B|
Hoping to see you someday on tour/ concert. Can I take pictures with you? I guess we'll look gorgeous together.
Yes, please take lots of pictures
You sound like a mix of Jon Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams… I LOVE IT – Buying your album!
Cheers, Kira – thank you so much for the kind words. You can get the album at iTunes, Amazon and on CD from CDBaby. Rock on.
Hi Will
Woohoo, wow you were fantastic! The BERMUDA JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE "all you need is love" has me immediately with torn, I could no longer stand still. Madness that would damn well like John Lennon. He was a really good artist !!!
Hi Will!!
I recently know u… n I like your music so much!!! Im so interested in know more about you n your work!!!… I´d like be in contact with you!
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Rock on, Koko – thanks for the post! keep in touch
Just wanted to let you know that twitter is working in your favor. One of your fans just introduced me to your music…needless to say, now I am a Will Black fan as well. Great stuff!
Rock on, McKenna – always a pleasure to meet a fellow rock n' roll music fan!
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Awesome song!! Thanks!! My daughter and I were in Hamilton recently and had the pleasure of enjoying your show at Hog Penny…..you ROCK!! thx for that
Cindy! Thanks so much for leaving a post – awesome to hear you enjoyed the show, please come back anytime. Rock on and keep in touch
Will the song is crazy, I would be happy much more to hear from you because you are a damn great musicians. Thank you for all the cool songs and sounds, and the beautiful moments. Will you are a rock Superhero !!! :-*
Hey Will, I have messaged you on FB with some song ideas.
Rock on, Jenny – I hear ya loud and clear Cheers, babe.
awesome …. i will pre-order your 2nd album whenever it will set to release on amazon .com or flipkart.com
your music refreshing me that's why i love to hear your songs
you are the future of ROCK"N"ROLL music
i will going to buy your each and every album
i love you and your ROCK"N"ROLL music so much that i had no words to describe it
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Thanks for the support, man Album #2 is definitely in the works… I will keep everyone updated when more details are ready to emerge!
Without these podcasts my day would suck. Thank you Will I haven't listened to one that I was not totally impressed with, love the artists and your music as well. I just can't thank you enough for making a working girls day brighter and informative. I would probably never get to listen to so many great artists without you bringing them to us. Again you Rock.!…… Thanks Terri
Rock on, Terri! I really appreciate hearing that I'm adding a little "something" to your day with the music I'm helping to put out there. Thank you so much for listening. WB
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I had used OS X Lion before,and i had encountered crash in Safari whenever i tried to open a new tab..Some suggest me to upgrade Mountain Lion to fix the problem so i did..But now in Mountain Lion,im still facing the same problem and it become often..i'd tried to Reset Safari> Reset website data..but it is still happening..Any solution guys?
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Found this on the Apple Discussions:
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Local leaders have approved the final, non-binding concept plans for the proposed county consolidated office building in Bishop. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors signed off on designs for a 41,944 square-foot building to house county Health and Human Services, Sheriffãs Department facilities and other departments who have offices or work primarily in Bishop.
The Northern Inyo Hospital Board of Directors is in the process of completing its final interviews with candidates vying for the position of NIHãs new chief operating officer. In its search for a replacement for Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer John Halfen, who plans to retire in July 2014, the board of directors conducted the first of three final candidate interviews this past Monday evening. The candidate had spent the day meeting NIH staff and familiarizing himself with the facility, said board President Dr. John Ungersma.
The show must go on, but how? The Playhouse 395 ãPirates of Penzance Jr.ã cast of young actors recently took a break from a dress rehearsal to reflect on the artistic process.
In the first 50 years of filmmaking in the U.S., posters were considered consumables. Theaters used them to market the next film, and after the run of the show, they were often stored away, unprotected from the ravages of time. While film fans and historians have come to realize that these artifacts are part of this countryãs cultural history, the understanding comes too late for many of the posters. They are in various stages of decomposition.
The Bishop Broncosã football first round CIF Central Section playoff game against the Chavez High School Titans will kick off at 6 p.m. tomorrow in Delano. The game will be broadcast on KBOV FM radio.
The Bishop Lady Broncos ran head long into a pride of tenacious, skilled volleyball Cougars from McFarland High Tuesday night. The game was the first round of the CIF Central Section volleyball playoffs; Bishop lost 3-2. ãIt was a great match. We were just out-played,ã was coach Linda Frigerioãs simple explanation. ãThey were a good team,ã she said. ãWe were well-matched but I think we had better skills. They (the Cougars) have grit and tenacity and an unconventional style of play.ã
Late last month, Augie Hess was at his second home, the Bishop Country Club golf course, hole 8 to be exact. He teed off and watched his golf ball veer to the left, then arc toward the flag. He and his buddies went to the green to finish out the hole. Hess assumed his ball had flown over the green; nobody could find it until someone suggested, ãLook in the hole.ã There it was, nestled in the cup like a little poached egg.
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So this is just another combos thread, but this time it's for LC. The purposes of this thread are to: 1) Promote discussion, which is definitely lacking at the moment. 2) Make it easier for new players to get into LC. (most of these were c/p'd from this thread with a few minor changes) defensive combinations - 2 Pokemon that use type resistances or general defensive stats (or both) to help switch into each other's threatening pokemon's attacks. Examples for type would be Houndour and Gastly, because they both resist or are immune to each others weaknesses (with the exception of Houndour's water weakness). Note I specifically used to offensively inclined pokemon to demonstrate this has to do with switching into attacks; offensive pokemon can be partners in defensive combinations. Examples for general defensive stats would be Munchlax and Koffing; while they don't cover each other's type weaknesses, 1 covers the physical spectrum very well while the other covers the special spectrum. offensive combinations - 2 Pokemon whose attacks cover what the other cannot defeat. An example would be a Choice Scarf Gilgar with a set of EQ / Aqua tail / Stone Edge / U-turn an a mix LO Houndour with a set of Fire Blast / Dark Pulse / Sucker Punch / Substitute. 2 of Gligar's main counters are Snover and Bronzor, so for the first turn Gligar can simply U-turn to Houndour, thus instantly threatening to KO their Gligar counter. Gligar can also KO Houndour checks such as Mantyke and Chinchou.. both offensive and defensive - 2 Pokemon that both cover each other's defenses well and beat what the other has difficulty with. An example would be Munchlax and Gastly; they have good immunites for switching between them, such as Gastly being immune to fighting and Munchlax being immune to ghost. Munchlax can also dispose of Ghost-types that can threaten Gastly's sweep with Pursuit, as well as being able to deal with Houndour, a Gastly counter. strategic - 2 Pokemon (or concepts) who work together, not necessarily through typing or offensively benefits, to accomplish some goal. An example of this would be Dual Screen Bronzor (or any dual screener) and Krabby. Krabby can easily get an Agility or possibly even a Swords Dance when behind screens and still be at relatively high health to sweep a team clean. Example: Mantyke @ Oran Berry and Modest / Timid, Agility / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Hidden Power Flying + Chinchou @ Oran Berry and Modest, Agility / Thunderbolt / Hydro Pump / Hidden Power Grass offensive and defensive This combination takes advantage of abusing the other Pokemon's immunities to the others weakness to get a free turn to set up and sweep. Chinchou lures out Ground-type attacks very well and this can provide a turn for Mantyke to switch in and set up, possibly on a Gligar, Bronzor, or Cranidos. Vise versa, Mantyke is a lure for Electric-type attacks that Chinchou can switch in on and heal up in the process. Chinchou can then Agility up on possibly an Elekid or Magby, two common users of Electric-type attacks.
Nice, just this afternoon, I was wonding if a LC Combo thread would be made. Here is a combo I like. Chikorita@ Oran Berry/ Light Clay Ability: Overgrow EVs: 118 HP/ 236 DEF/ 156 SPD Nature: Calm -Light Screen -Reflect -Leaf Storm -Role Play Totodile@ Life Orb Ability: Torrent EVs: 36 HP/ 236 ATK/ 4 DEF/ 52 SPD/ 172 SPE Nature: Jolly -Swords Dance -Aqua Jet -Return -Ice Punch In terms of Synergy, Totodile resists Ice and Fire, which Chikorita is weak to, while Chikorita resits Grass and Electric, which totodile is weak too. SD Totodile appreciates screens, but instead of Bronzor, I discovered that Chikorita works very well. (not to mention that they are both Johto Starter pokemon =) Role Play is a cool move which copies the opponent's ability (Natu is the only other Little cup pokemon to learn it)
Alright, here's one I like with my TR team... seems to work decently. Slowpoke @ Oran Relaxed Nature, Own Tempo 196 HP / 76 Atk / 236 Def (0 Spe IVs) - Trick Room - Aqua Tail - Zen Headbutt - Slack Off Trapinch @ Life Orb Brave Nature, Arena Trap 196 HP / 156 Def / 156 SDef (0 HP / 0 Spe IVs) - Earthquake - Crunch - Quick Attack - Bug Bite / Rock Slide Somewhat offensive-defensive mixed, although both are weak to Grass (I run Bronzor with these two to handle that, but that's another story) and strategic. Slowpoke, the defensive monster, sets up Trick Room for Trapinch while luring Electric attacks that Trapinch can switch in on. With Trick Room in play, Trapinch is all but guaranteed to outspeed and KO, since Arena Trap prevents the foe from switching. There are a few defensive holes with it, like the fact that both are weak to Grass, and Trapinch is fragile and does not resist Dark and Ghost, but it works reasonably well.
Mantyke @ Oran Berry and [Modest / Timid], Agility / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Hidden Power Grass + Geodude @ [Oran Berry/Life Orb] and Adamant, Rock Polish / Stone Edge / Earthquake / [Explosion/Fire Punch] Offensive and Defensive The same idea. Mantyke switches in on Water (suck it, chinchy) and ground attacks and sets up, while Geodude takes Rock and Electric attacks and sets up. Geodude's Defense and Mantyke's Special Defense are good even with minimal investment. There are some problems with Bronzor, but repeated Hydro Pumps can kill it, and a LO Stone Edge on the switch followed by a Fire Punch does it in. Mantyke has so many awesome teammates, it's ridiculous. Awesome poke. Magnemite is another one, resisting every type in the game, but Chinchou is problematic. Aron has the same problems.
I've been toying around with an odd combo that is both offensive and defensive as well as somewhat supportive: Bronzor @ Oran Berry [Relaxed/Sassy], Levitate 4 Atk / 228 Def / 4 SpA / 228 SpD Stealth Rock Trick Psychic / Hidden Power Ice Earthquake / Hidden Power Ice and Dratini @ Life Orb [Hasty], Shed Skin 244 Atk / 36 SpA / 196 Spe Outrage Draco Meteor Dragon Dance ExtremeSpeed --- Basically what this combination does is soften the opposing team while providing support at the same time. Bronzor can switch in easily on ice and dragon moves aimed at dratini, and proceed to set up SR or another support move, such as screens. Likewise, Dratini can switch in on fire moves aimed at Bronzor and punch holes in the opposing team. Trick is in bronzor's moveset for survivability; it lets you steal opposing pokemon's oran berries for more free health / steal a boosting item before going down (to limit a sweep). Both defenses are maximized to take full advantage of stealing oran berries via trick. Most often when people see dratini they will switch in a physical wall/scarfer that would outspeed dratini after a DD. I usually launch off a draco meteor then go directly back to bronzor--chances are after taking a LO boosted DM most pokes can be picked off by bronzor. Hidden Power Ice is only on Bronzor's moveset because of Gligar, which Dratini has trouble with if it doesn't have a DD under its belt. Only use HP Ice if you don't have some sort of check for Gligar on your team already.
I have always wanted to use Onix, and this is what I have come up with: Chikorita @ Light Clay Bold 196 HP/196 Def/112 Sp.Def ~Reflect ~Light Screen ~Synthesis ~Leaf Storm and Onix@ Life Orb 196 Atk/196 HP/112 Sp.Def Adamant ~Rock Polish ~Stone Edge ~Earthquake ~Explosion/Curse? Believe it or not but Onix is actually pretty fast for a 5 tonne lump of volcanic rock, it just polishes it self, and recieves Double STAB from SE and EQ, Explosion is for a quick way out. Chikorita has good synergy with Onix, and can set up screens to stop its hindeing Sp.Def
Gligar @ Oran Berry Sand Veil / Hyper Cutter 236 HP/236 Atk Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) Earthquake Aqua Tail / Stone Edge Roost / Night Slash / Stone Edge Rock Polish + Aron @ Life Orb / Oran Berry Rock Head 36 HP / 196 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) Head Smash Earthquake Rock Polish Magnet Rise Many teams are incredibly weak to extremely fast sweepers in Little Cup, because they often rely on Choice Scarf users to check threats. Using Aron and Gligar together takes advantage of this, and the two have excellent synergy - with Magnet Rise, Aron can set up on Bronzor as well as potential revenge-killers to Gligar such Eevee and Meowth. Gligar can in turn get a Polish in on Aron's most prominent check, Croagunk, as well as being able to set on Choiced Ground- and Fighting-type moves from the likes of Mankey and opposing Gligar. The sand scorpion can also take advantage if the opponent traps and kills a weakened Aron with Scarf Magnemite. Oran is generally the best item for Gligar, taking advantage of its fantastic bulk with HP investment and allowing it to reliably beat other Gligar, which would otherwise cause problems to both sides of the combination. Aron, however, generally finds itself either being OHKOd or taking minimal damage; moreover, it really appreciates the 30% power boost from Life Orb. Sadly, the two share a Water weakness - Mantyke and Chinchou are both excellent offensive threats that sport a resistance. Wynaut is also a good partner which can generate setup opportunities. Duskull can wall Gligar unless it carries Night Slash, can survive Head Smashes from Aron, and threatens both with a burn. Fire-types are not good partners to the combo as the triple weakness to Water is inadvisable - strong special sweepers that do not mind being Will-o-Wisped are generally better. The aforementioned Mantyke and Chinchou can both do reasonable jobs of switching in to take a burn before proceeding to wreak havoc. More combinations coming soon.
From my playing experience, I've noticed that the only teams of mine that had any reasonable success used a Bronzor/Gligar/Clamperl core. Bronzor @ Oran Berry Ability: Levitate EVs: 220 HP/8 Atk/232 Def/12 Spd/8 SAtk Sassy nature (+SDef, -Spd) - Earthquake - Hidden Power [Ice] - Stealth Rock - Flash Cannon Clamperl (M) @ Deepseascale Ability: Shell Armor EVs: 236 HP/76 Def/20 Spd/8 SAtk/156 SDef Calm nature (+SDef, -Atk) - Hidden Power Electric - Surf - Rest - Sleep Talk Gligar (M) @ Life Orb Ability: Sand Veil EVs: 236 Atk/236 Spd Jolly nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Earthquake - Roost - Stone Edge - Aqua Tail So yeah, a decent offense coupled with awesome defensive power. Combined they cancel each other's weaknesses. Probably only has trouble with fast stuff with BoltBeam or an equivalent. Bronzor can be whatever flavor of the month Bronzor you want. That one is from my ex-#1 team. Though, 3 guys for a combo might be too much.
This thread needs a bump Machop @ Choice Scarf and Jolly, Dynamicpunch / Payback / Ice Punch / Bullet Punch + Stunky @ Oran Berry and Brave, Pursuit / Sucker Punch / Explosion / Hidden Power Ground offensive This is a very easy combo to play with the basic idea being Machop spams Dynamicpunch all day and whenever the opponent decides to switch a ghost in, you go right to stunky to trap and kill them. This combo can also work with Munchlax replacing stunky as the ghost killer. This combo used to be more effective with missy around, but it can still work today.
That combo is even more effective post-Missy, actually - Gastly is much easier to Pursuit-trap and if they don't have a Ghost, they lose. I think Munchlax is much better in that combo now. I've used both, and while Stunky had the advantage of beating SubWoW Missy, it doesn't have that any more. Munchlax is so much bulkier, it hits a lot harder, and it checks <special attacker>.
I've actually been using a very simple team on PO which has been using the ghost trapper + Fighters combo; Stunky/ScarfMankey/ScarfMachop. To my surprise its been working nicely.
Wynaut @ Oran Berry, Encore / Counter / Mirror Coat / Destiny Bond + Aron @ Life Orb / Oran Berry, Rock Polish / Head Smash / Iron Head / Earthquake Strategic combo. Aron has a great attack stat, and a great movepool, but bad typing. Aron's typing leaves it open to Croagunk's Vacuum Wave, and other super effective priority (like Aqua Jet) as well. Wynaut takes very little from most of Croagunk's moves, and doesn't take very much from any priority attack that's going to be coming its way. Once Wynaut is done trapping and killing whatever priority user your opponent had on their team, Aron is free to rule. The other way people stop Aron is by using Bronzor, but that's easily stopped by Wynaut as well (since Wynaut outspeeds Bronzor, it can just use Encore).
Rock Polish Aron should have Magnet Rise > Iron Head, because it doesn't hit anything notable and it's cool to be able to set up on Munchlax and Bronzor. Wynaut should probably have Tickle > Destiny Bond. Realistically, you're not going to be Bonding anything. I got to the top of the ladder with Munchlax / Scarf Mankey / Scarf Machop, but I eventually switched Mankey for Croagunk because I didn't have enough priority.
Horsea @ LO, Hydro Pump, HP Electric, Ice Beam, Rain Dance + Omanyte @ Chople Berry, Surf, Ancient Power, Earth Power Omanyte lures out common threats to horsea like Croagunk and Snover and eliminates them. Horsea then sweeps through the rest of the team. Best used if Rain is already on the field.
Omanyte only has 3 moves. And how does it beat Snover? @ Below: I think it's outsped and OHKOed by a Wood Hammer/Energy Ball. Hail gets rid of rain.
A pair that works well on my Little Cup team I tend to think is: Note this almost all the time in a Rain Dance team. Buizel @Life Orb Bulk Up/ Aqua Jet/ Waterfall/ Return Chinchou @Oran Berry Hydro Pump/Thunder/ Rain Dance/ Ice Beam Koffing @Damp Rock Explosion/Rain Dance/Sludge Bomb/ Thunder This combo always works for me in the rain. To revenge kill Buizel, I get sent fast pokemon with thunderbolt that ohko buizel, so I switch out to Chinchou, who gets a free switch, is almost always guaranteed a Super powerful Hydro Pump and Thunder, OHKOing almost everything in the metagame. Hydro Pump is generally used in case a ground type tries to switch in to it. However, when an EQ user comes in, a simple switch in to levitate koffing koffin nulifies it, and so the cycle continues..... This has caused me great success on shoddy
MunchSkull or DuskMunch or Dusklax... w/e Munchlax (M) @ Oran Berry Ability: Thick Fat EVs: 236 Atk/116 Def/156 SDef Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Body Slam/Return - Pursuit/Ice Punch - Earthquake/Ice Punch - Fire Punch/Ice Punch Duskull (M) @ Leftovers Ability: Levitate EVs: 196 HP/116 Atk/196 Def Impish nature (+Def, -SAtk) - Will-o-wisp - Pain Split - Shadow Sneak - Return Munchlax is the undisputed best special wall in the game. It dishes out hits like no other, and takes them back really well too. Its main issue are fighters who have no issue outspeeding and ohkoing it. This is helped by the best fighting counter in little cup, as Duskull can switch into the fighters, burn them, and stall them out with wisp and Pain Split. Munchlax handles Houndour, arguably the best counter for Duskull, with ease, switching in and killing Dour while a low powered revenge doesn't do that much to munchy. The sets themselves are open to criticism, it's 1 AM and I'm tired but it's basically what's needed. Munchy has maxed attack to wreck the tier, STAB (Body Slam does 119 base damage on average compared to return's 102 due to being able to deal a second hit from paralysis... but this isn't the place for that debate), and your choice of Pursuit/EQ/Fire Punch/Ice Punch. Ice Punch is what I recommend leaving out of the set as Duskull handles Gligar fairly well... I think. It's important to know that I haven't playtested this set. However, it's been used to great success against me, almost completely dismantling my team (which had a good month at least on the #1 spot without much effort put into laddering). Here's a log showing how well it does (it also happens to show off how awesomely epic subnosis Gastly is, but that's a totally seperate issue). In retrospect, there were some quetionable moves, but it's basically the way I play Little Cup (I use different philosophies for other tiers). MunchSkull Raepz (Move your mouse to reveal the content) MunchSkull Raepz (open) MunchSkull Raepz (close) Rules: Ladder Match, Sleep Clause, Freeze Clause, OHKO Clause, Evasion Clause, Species Clause, Strict Damage Clause, Little Cup Clause Nails sent out Machop (lvl 5 Machop). Player 2 sent out Anorith (lvl 5 Anorith). Anorith used Stealth Rock. Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team! Machop used Dynamicpunch. Anorith lost 86% of its health. Anorith became confused! Anorith's Oran Berry restored health! Anorith restored 48% of its health. --- Player 2 switched in Duskull (lvl 5 Duskull). Machop used Dynamicpunch. It doesn't affect Duskull... --- Nails switched in Houndour (lvl 5 Houndour). Pointed stones dug into Houndour. Houndour lost 24% of its health. Duskull used Will-o-wisp. Houndour's Flash Fire raised its fire power! --- Player 2 switched in Munchlax (lvl 5 Munchlax). Houndour used Dark Pulse. Munchlax lost 35% of its health. Houndour lost 10% of its health. --- Nails switched in Machop (lvl 5 Machop). Pointed stones dug into Machop. Machop lost 4% of its health. Munchlax used Earthquake. Machop lost 38% of its health. --- Player 2 switched in Duskull (lvl 5 Duskull). Machop used Dynamicpunch. It doesn't affect Duskull... --- Player 2 switched in Anorith (lvl 5 Anorith). Machop used Protect. Machop protected itself! --- Player 2 switched in Duskull (lvl 5 Duskull). Machop used Ice Punch. A critical hit! Duskull lost 67% of its health. Duskull's Oran Berry restored health! Duskull restored 48% of its health. --- Nails switched in Houndour (lvl 5 Houndour). Pointed stones dug into Houndour. Houndour lost 24% of its health. Duskull used Ice Beam. It's not very effective... Houndour lost 14% of its health. --- Player 2 switched in Anorith (lvl 5 Anorith). Houndour used Dark Pulse. Anorith lost 62% of its health. Player 2's Anorith fainted. Houndour lost 10% of its health. --- Player 2 switched in Chinchou (lvl 5 Chinchou). Chinchou used Surf. It's super effective! Houndour lost 19% of its health. Nails's Houndour fainted. --- Nails switched in Munchlax (lvl 5 Munchlax). Pointed stones dug into Munchlax. Munchlax lost 10% of its health. Player 2 switched in Duskull (lvl 5 Duskull). Munchlax used Ice Punch. Duskull lost 33% of its health. --- Duskull used Will-o-wisp. Munchlax was burned! Munchlax used Pursuit. It's super effective! Duskull lost 24% of its health. Munchlax was hurt by its burn! Munchlax lost 10% of its health. --- mighty metagross has entered the room. Duskull used Pain Split. Duskull restored 43% of its health. Munchlax lost 33% of its health. Munchlax's Oran Berry restored health! Munchlax restored 33% of its health. Munchlax used Pursuit. It's super effective! Duskull lost 24% of its health. Munchlax was hurt by its burn! Munchlax lost 10% of its health. --- Duskull used Ice Beam. Munchlax lost 7% of its health. Munchlax used Pursuit. It's super effective! Duskull lost 24% of its health. Munchlax was hurt by its burn! Munchlax lost 10% of its health. --- Duskull used Pain Split. Duskull restored 29% of its health. Munchlax lost 20% of its health. Munchlax used Pursuit. It's super effective! Duskull lost 24% of its health. Munchlax was hurt by its burn! Munchlax lost 10% of its health. --- Duskull used Ice Beam. Munchlax lost 7% of its health. Munchlax used Pursuit. It's super effective! A critical hit! Duskull lost 24% of its health. Player 2's Duskull fainted. Munchlax was hurt by its burn! Munchlax lost 10% of its health. --- Player 2 switched in Dratini (lvl 5 Dratini). Nails: i freakin hate duskull mighty metagross has left the room. Dratini used Dragon Dance. Dratini's attack was raised. Dratini's speed was raised. Munchlax used Body Slam. Dratini lost 48% of its health. Munchlax was hurt by its burn! Munchlax lost 7% of its health. Nails's Munchlax fainted. --- Nails switched in Chinchou (lvl 5 Chinchou). Pointed stones dug into Chinchou. Chinchou lost 12% of its health. Darkamber8828 has entered the room. Nails: his tini is +1 dd'ed Dratini used Extremespeed. Chinchou lost 87% of its health. Nails's Chinchou fainted. Dratini lost 10% of its health. --- Darkamber8828: that can't be good Nails switched in Dratini (lvl 5 Dratini). Pointed stones dug into Dratini. Dratini lost 10% of its health. Dratini used Extremespeed. Dratini lost 43% of its health. Player 2's Dratini fainted. --- Player 2 switched in Chinchou (lvl 5 Chinchou). Dratini used Extremespeed. Chinchou lost 37% of its health. Chinchou used Ice Beam. It's super effective! Dratini lost 90% of its health. Nails's Dratini fainted. Dratini's Oran Berry restored health! --- Darkamber8828: naaaaails Darkamber8828: why are you losing Nails: because his duskull ate my munchy Darkamber8828: duskull? Darkamber8828: beat munchy? Nails: yep Darkamber8828: is that possible? Nails: wisp split Darkamber8828: ...damn Nails: and Nails: rocks are up Nails: so houndour couldn't really do much Nails switched in Gastly (lvl 5 Gastly ?). Pointed stones dug into Gastly. Gastly lost 10% of its health. Player 2 switched in Munchlax (lvl 5 Munchlax ?). Gastly used Shadow Ball. It doesn't affect Munchlax... Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Gastly used Hypnosis. Gastly's attack missed! Munchlax used Pursuit. It's super effective! Gastly lost 65% of its health. Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Gastly used Hypnosis. Munchlax fell asleep! Munchlax is fast asleep! Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Gastly used Substitute. Gastly lost 25% of its health. Gastly made a substitute! Munchlax is fast asleep! Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Gastly used Hidden Power. It's super effective! Munchlax lost 35% of its health. Munchlax's Oran Berry restored health! Munchlax restored 32% of its health. Munchlax is fast asleep! Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Gastly used Hidden Power. It's super effective! Munchlax lost 42% of its health. Munchlax is fast asleep! Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Player 2 switched in Wynaut (lvl 5 Wynaut ?). Gastly used Hidden Power. It's not very effective... Wynaut lost 15% of its health. Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Gastly used Shadow Ball. It's super effective! Wynaut lost 85% of its health. Player 2's Wynaut fainted. Wynaut's Oran Berry restored health! Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Player 2 switched in Chinchou (lvl 5 Chinchou ?). Chinchou used Surf. The substitute took damage for Gastly! Gastly's substitute faded! Gastly used Shadow Ball. Chinchou lost 62% of its health. Player 2's Chinchou fainted. Gastly's leftovers restored its health a little! Gastly restored 5% of its health. --- Nails wins!
MunchSkull + three special attackers + lead works really, really well. Duskull also happens to completely dismantle standard Bronzor/Munchlax/Gastly/Croagunk/Gligar/Machop (those are the top 6 pokes used on PO; I've been playing too much). Sets are pretty spot-on - obviously Munchlax's spread is always open to debate - but Lax should run Return/EQ/Pursuit/Fire Punch. There's no point slashing Ice Punch for Gligar, especially when it's easily handled by Duskull. Why would you use any other name when you can call the core MunchSkull?
Munchskull reminded me of a combo I've used before Munchlax @ Oran and Sassy/Careful, Body Slam / EQ / Pursuit / Protect + Koffing @ Oran and Bold, WoW / Fire Blast / Sludge Bomb / Pain Split or Explosion Pretty much the same as munchskull, except imo Koffing does the job much more effectively thanks to 2 points higher in both HP and Defense. Munchlax should be running a specially defensive spread (obviously) and it can afford not to run Fire or Ice Punch thanks to Koffing having fire blast and being able to beat Gligar. Koffing has more powerful moves than duskull and gets access to Explosion too!
Koffing's good, but it doesn't take on Machop as effectively, and it definitely isn't as good at dealing with Munchlax. Munchlax should use Adamant. Always.
While Koffing is not immune DynamicPunch it still takes ~dick (like 15% iirc) and it still isn't slammed by a 200 BP payback if Machop decides to predict (which is pretty low risk if Munch and Duskull keep switching back and forth from each other). Not to mention it can hit harder back. Also I'll admit it can't take of munchlax as effectively but here is a list of Pokemon that it can: Gligar, Buizel, Croagunk, Diglett, Duskull, Totodile, Mankey (debatable), Aron, Paras etc. I don't it should on this set when the #1 priority is to be able to take special attacks. Could you maybe give some reasoning?
Pursuit vs 36 HP Gastly: 236 Adamant Munchlax: 60% - 80% (no OHKO, may fail to 2HKO with Oran) 0 Atk Neutral Munchlax: 50% - 70% Yeah, it sucks to not KO it even after a couple of rounds of LO damage, doesn't it. Return Vs 28 HP Dratini 236 Adamant Munchlax: 90.5% - 114.3% (OHKO with SR, decent chance without SR) 0 Atk Neutral Munchlax: 76.2% - 90.5% (low chance of OHKO with SR) Not OHKOing the most threatening sweeper since Gen I Mewtwo is pretty bad. Return Vs 36 Def Munchlax: 236 Adamant Munchlax: 63.3% - 80% (Probable 2HKO through Oran) 0 Atk Neutral Munchlax: 53.3% - 63.3% (3HKO through Oran) This is pretty big, especially if you're using Koffing. Return Vs 0/0 Staryu: 236 Adamant Munchlax: 84.2% - 110.5% (good chance of OHKO with SR, some without) 0 Atk Neutral Munchlax: 78.9% - 94.7% (fairly low chance of OHKO with SR) Staryu is the kind of frail thing it sucks to take two hits from because you missed the KO. Return Vs 116/0 Mankey: 236 Adamant Munchlax: 95.5% - 113.6% (KO with SR, good chance without) 0 Atk Neutral Munchlax: 72.7% - 95.5% (very unlikely with SR, no chance without) Again, 236 Adamant gets a lot of KOs on semi-frail pokes. Earthquake Vs 0/0 Chinchou: 236 Adamant Munchlax: 129.9% - 153.3% (Yay) 0 Atk Neutral Munchlax: 90.7% - 107.2% (Chance without SR, guaranteed with) Basically, Munchlax needs the attack to secure a lot of OHKOs. It's at the right Attack range where the power makes a massive difference (which is part of the reason Body Slam isn't standard).
I don't see how this is a win for 252 Adamant, you are 2HKOing no matter what. Why are you fighting Dratini with Munchlax? See above, and before you say that Koffing can't beat Munchlax, Koffing has WoW, Pain Split/Explosion, and a 90 bp stab move off of a decent special attack. Staryu runs life orb 70% of the time so it should always KO after an attack and SR and if Staryu is not running LO then Hydro Pump won't be hurting too bad. See Dratini This is really not a win for 252 adamant at all Koffing an Munchlax is a type of combo that should always be run with entry hazards. Body Slam is very up for debate but I find the 30% paralysis rate truly awesome in such as speed centered metagame as lc. edit: I'll give defensive calc for the 2 spreads later


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Summer Science Exhibition 2011
5-10 July | Free entry
The science of the bleeding obvious!
Traumatic injury is a leading global health problem. It is the number one cause of death worldwide for those aged 5 – 44 and kills over 18,000 people each year in the UK. The majority of trauma victims succumb to uncontrolled bleeding.
The Royal London Hospital is an internationally renowned trauma centre that cares for over 1,600 injury victims each year. Novel surgical techniques developed on the battlefield are refined and introduced into civilian practice at this institution. Strategic evaluation of modern blood transfusion paradigms, as well as novel therapeutics, has contributed considerably to the reduction in trauma mortality observed at this hospital.
In 2003, the research unit was the first to identify a rapid failure of the blood clotting mechanism in 25% of trauma victims. It is associated with increased blood loss, organ failure and four-fold increase in death after injury. Investigation of this problem by the research scientists has identified a harmful anticoagulant pathway, mediated by blood clotting proteins that are functioning incorrectly. The scientists have determined that this pathway is activated by tissue injury and bleeding, as seen in major trauma victims and are currently performing a variety of clinical and laboratory studies to further understand this condition and determine how best to treat it.
This exhibit will explain this failure in the body's normal clotting function with the help of interactive models and video and demonstrate how better outcomes can be achieved with specialist surgical skills and resuscitation practices.
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Audi A6 Avant estate
Price: £33,110 - £56,725
- Comfortable on the motorway
- Fuel efficient diesels
- Desirable image
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- BMW 5 Series is more fun to drive
- Firm suspension on S line models
"The Audi A6 Avant estate is practical, economical and fast, with enough room in the back for two adults and all their luggage."
It's true to say that very few estate cars are as desirable as the Audi A6 Avant. Its handsome exterior and stunning interior combine with lightweight construction to make it the fastest but most economical version of the Avant so far. Inside, it's luxurious and easy to use at the same time, with a vast array of optional extras available to create the perfect A6 Avant for you. However, these add-ons are expensive and you'll need to think twice if you don't want to see the list price sprial. There's a wide range of petrol and diesel engines on offer, too, including a 309bhp twin-turbo diesel that's fast but still highly economical, as well as the option of quattro four-wheel drive across the range. The Audi A6 Avant comes in three main specifications – entry-level SE, mid-range S line and top-of-the-range Black Edition.
MPG, running costs & CO2
Diesels return up to 56mpg but general maintenance is pricey
The A6 Avant is made from aluminium, which means a reduction in weight that helps improve fuel efficiency. Thanks to this, even the top-of-the-range 3.0-litre TDI Black Edition diesel manages to return 54.3mpg and emit 136g/km of CO2, despite the fact that it goes from 0-62mph in 7.4 seconds up to a top speed of 155mph. However, get either the quattro or BiTDI quattro verions of the same car and economy drops to 47.9mpg and 44.8mpg, respectively, and emissions increase to 156 and 166g/km of CO2. Audi claims that 80 per cent of A6s sold are 2.0-litre diesels, of which the TDI S Line and TDI Black Edition are the most efficient, returning 56.5mpg in fuel economy and CO2 emissions of 132g/km. We'd recommend avoiding all petrol versions because the diesels are quiet and much more efficient. Servicing, insurance and general maintenance won't be cheap on any model, though.
Interior & comfort
SE models have soft, comfortable suspension but S line models are firm
Standard-fit steel suspension and 17-inch alloy wheels on the basic SE model make for a very comfortable ride inside the A6 Avant. The interior is nicely insulated from any wind or road noise, with very little audible inside, while the comfy, supportive leather seats (also standard) prove very welcome on longer motorway drives. If you choose the sportier S line model, however, the addition of 18-inch alloys and lowered sports suspension makes the ride much firmer, with the car fidgeting around all the time – disturbing the ride for both driver and passengers. But then again, the more aggressive bumpers do look great, so, as ever it's a matter of priorities. You can bypass this issue by specifying the SE's softer suspension on the S line as a no-cost option and we think this is well worth doing. There's plenty of room in the back for two tall adults to sit comfortably, but be aware that the middle seat passenger will have to straddle a large bump in the floor, which makes matters decidedly uncomfortable.
Practicality & boot space
The boot has a wide load area with plenty of versatility
The current Audi A6 Avant is wider but shorter than the previous model, but there's actually more space in the back for two tall adults to sit comfortably. The boot offers 565 litres of space, which expands to a generous 1,680 litres when the split-folding rear seats are folded down flat. That's a little bit more capacity than in the Jaguar XF Sportbrake or the BMW 5 Series, but still lagging behind the massive boot in the Mercedes E-Class estate, which offers 1,950 litres. The boot does have a nice wide and low opening for easy loading, though, plus an automatic bootlid that you open by waving your foot underneath the rear bumper. You also get straps and lashing points that make it even more flexible for loose loads.
Reliability & safety
The Audi A6 uses tried and tested components from other models in the range
Audi climbed five places up the manufacturers ranking in the 2013 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, breaking back into the top 10 ahead of fellow premium carmarker BMW but behind fifth-placed Mercedes. The current Audi A6 made its debut in the 2013 poll, entering the top 100 cars list at a reasonable (if hardly distinguished) 27th place, just above the Mercedes C-Class. So, while the A6 may not be standing out particularly, there's still no reason to doubt that it will be a very reliable car, given Audi's well-earned reputation for build quality. All components and engines used across the range are tried and tested, including the seven-speed S tronic automatic gearbox, and have already proven to be reliable in other models, such as the Audi A4 saloon and Audi A8 limousine. No major faults have been reported so far, either. It also secured the full five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash safety tests, coming fitted with six airbags and electronic stability control as standard equipment, with optional extras including lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear side airbags.
Engines, drive & performance
The A6 Avant is a quiet and accomplished motorway cruiser
The A6 Avant is at its best cruising along the motorway, which perfectly complements the extra practicality that comes with buying an estate car. It doesn't feel as agile on winding roads as a BMW 5 Series, with the steering not offering as much feedback as it could, but it always feels reassuring and secure. It's an easier car to drive than the old model, due in part to the clever aluminium construction, which makes most A6 Avants (except the quattro versions) lighter than rivals such as the Mercedes E-Class estate. It strikes a good balance between performance and comfort, with even the entry-level 175bhp 2.0-litre diesel offering sufficient pace for most drivers, while the 3.0-litre diesel and turbo petrol cars are very fast indeed. The TFSI petrol V6 in particular is hugely refined and powerful, but the diesels are undeniably cheaper to run.
Price, value for money & options
Tempting options can cause the list price to skyrocket
All Audi A6 Avant models come well stocked with equipment and accessories, with even entry-level SE models coming fitted with Bluetooth connectivity, sat-nav, dual-zone climate control, parking sensors and leather seats as standard. As you go up the specifications, things like electric sports seats and bigger bumpers are also included. We'd exercise caution when presented with the extensive options list, however, because tempting extras such as night vision, a head-up display, an upgraded voice and touch-operated sat-nav, DAB radio, high-quality Bang and Olufsen stereo and a TV will very quickly add thousands of pounds to your price, with a full raft sky rocketing it past £60,000. But if you choose a diesel A6 then you should find that the resale values in the used car market are strong, as diesel engines are always popular when sold second hand.
What the others say
The A6 Avant now includes the Drive Select system allowing the driver to tweak the settings of the suspension and throttle response and this kit should bring this car closer to its rivals. However, this sector is filled with class acts: the BMW 5-Series Touring, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Volvo V70 to name but three that all have their ace cards to play in terms of driving ability, practicality and CO2 emissions.
Despite the sloping roofline, boot space with the seats in place is 565 litres and 1,680 litres with them folded down – marginally more than the outgoing model. Other practical additions, like the nifty electronic boot release that opens with a wave of your foot, show real thought has gone into making the A6 a usable family transporter.
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How do I apply for admission?
Interested applicants may apply for admission to the MBA-PM Program by submitting their completed application (including personal essay responses), current resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essay answers to the appropriate offices for consideration. See Apply for Admission for more information on the application process.
What are the requirements for admission to the MBA-PM Program? How are candidates assessed for admission?
To be considered for admission to the MBA-PM Program, applicants should have a minimum of 18 months of professional work experience, have exhibited leadership skills, and have a strong academic history. Interviews are not required; however, the admissions committee may request an interview to assist in reviewing an applicant's admission. For more specific information, see Apply for Admission. Students may be conditionally admitted and required by the School of Management to demonstrate their ability to do satisfactory graduate work.
What are the characteristics of the average MBA-PM student?
The MBA-PM Program attracts some of the brightest professionals in the area. The average age of an MBA-PM student is 31. Students admitted to the program have an average undergrad GPA of 3.3 and an average GMAT score of 580.
What do I need to do to get started?
Formal applications can be submitted at any time for admission into the program. Or, students may be approved to take up to three courses as a nondegree-seeking student in a PreMBA status by submitting a current resume and a copy of their academic transcript(s). More details can be found about formal admission and PreMBA approval on the Starting Options page.
When should I apply? What are the application deadlines?
Applications are accepted for summer, fall, and spring admission. Current deadlines are listed in the Apply for Admission section of our website.
If it is past the general deadline, is it too late for me to apply?
You can still submit your application. However, we cannot guarantee course availability. You may also consider starting as a PreMBA student.
Can I take courses before being formally admitted to the program?
Applicants may be approved as a PreMBA student to enroll in up to three courses within a 12-month time frame before they are required to formally apply to the program.
Is the MBA-PM Program accredited?
Yes. The Henry B. Tippie School of Management at the University of Iowa has been a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1923. The AACSB is the premier accrediting agency utilizing peer review to maintain the top standards in the delivery of business education.
How will I be notified of the admission decision?
You will be notified via email, mail, and/or phone once an admission decision is made.
How can I receive more information about the MBA-PM Program?
You can request more information by filling out our Information Request Form or by attending an MBA-PM Information Reception.
Does the MBA-PM Program require an undergraduate degree in business? Are certain undergraduate majors favored for admission?
The MBA-PM Program does not require students to have an undergraduate degree in business and no undergrad major is considered preferable to others. The program is appropriate for any professional who wants to develop his/her managerial and leadership skills. Prerequisite courses are not required for students who have not earned a business degree.
I want to begin classes next semester. What should I do if I don't have enough time to complete the formal application process?
You may want to consider beginning as a PreMBA student.
How do I submit my application? What materials are required?
You may apply online by going to Apply for Admission and clicking on "Apply Now." Be sure to read the instructions and download the checklist to ensure your application is complete.
Do I need to send all the application materials in together?
No, you can send in the materials as you complete them. However, an application will not be reviewed until ALL materials are received.
How is the MBA-PM Program different from the Full-time and Executive MBA programs?
The MBA-PM is tailored for employed professionals who want maximum flexibility in location and course sequencing. Customized curriculum enables focus in key areas for career enhancement. Students in all University of Iowa MBA programs receive the same degree/diploma and learn from the same distinguished faculty. For further comparison of MBA programs, see Compare Programs.
Who should my recommendations be from?
Your recommendations should come from someone who is acquainted with the scope and quality of your academic or professional achievements. Your managers, coworkers, and former teachers are excellent sources.
How long should my essays be?
Generally, essays are about half a page. There is no need to be lengthy; a direct, concise statement is equally effective.
How long will it take to receive a decision regarding my application?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Once all application materials have been received by the appropriate offices, you can expect to receive a reply by mail.
Are there courses I need to complete before entering the MBA-PM Program?
We build foundation courses into the curriculum so that no prerequisite courses are necessary before students are admitted to the program.
Does the MBA-PM Program accept transfer credits? Can I waive out of a course?
Prior to admission, students may apply up to 9 semester hours of transfer credit provided that the following requirements are met: 1) the course is completed in an MBA program accredited by AACSB, 2) the course was not used to fulfill the requirements of another degree, and 3) the course grade earned is a B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
If it is not possible to transfer credit into the MBA-PM Program, it may be possible to be granted waivers for certain core courses. An admitted student may be allowed to waive a core course if the student has completed a master's degree or significant undergraduate course work in a given field of study. Academic records will be reviewed upon admission for granting of waivers. Waiver of course work does not reduce credit hours required for the degree. Students must still complete the 45-semester-hour (15-course) program requirement.
What is the MBA-PM Program's approach to learning?
The program utilizes faculty presentations, team projects, and active, in-class discussion to build upon your experience. The program combines academic study with hands-on learning to help students climb to the next level. In an increasingly competitive global market, the program provides the training, tools, vision, and skills to accelerate your career. We utilize individual and team learning to cultivate the diverse experiences and backgrounds of our students and merge them with the development of competencies in general management skills, key functional areas of business, and elective courses tailored to individual career goals.
How long will it take to complete the program?
The MBA-PM Program offers offers working professionals a flexible plan of study. Most students finish in just over three years, but it can be done in as little as 2 1/2 or as many as 10 years.
How many classes/credits can I take in a semester?
MBA-PM students generally take one or two classes (3-6 semester hours) per semester. Students cannot take more than 6 semester hours of graduate credit concurrently each semester unless they have been granted permission by a program advisor.
Can I specialize or choose an area of concentration?
While it is not required, students may choose to concentrate in an area that interests them by completing 12 semester hours of elective credit (4 courses) in a specific discipline within the College of Business. Students can leverage their concentrations toward personal or professional goals, but there is no formal recognition on the diploma or transcript.
What is the time commitment outside of class?
Time commitments vary depending upon the specific course and upon the individual's specific skill sets. As a general rule, students will spend 8-12 hours per week (not including class time) on class-related work for each class.
Where are classes held? When do classes meet?
The MBA-PM Program offers three convenient locations throughout the region. Program facilities are located in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and the Quad Cities. Classes are occasionally offered on the main campus in Iowa City as well.
MBA-PM classes meet in the evening and on Saturday to accommodate the working professional. Class times vary depending upon the individual course and instructor. For more specific course times and days, see the Course Schedule.
Does the MBA-PM offer online courses?
While the MBA-PM offers an occasional web course as an elective for the program, University of Iowa MBA-PM students and faculty find great value in learning from each other in a face-to-face and team-oriented environment.
When should I take the GMAT?
The GMAT must be taken prior to an admission decision being made. Keep in mind it takes about two weeks for the score to be submitted to our program.
Is there a minimum GMAT score required for admission?
Applicants are evaluated based on the entire set of application materials including the GMAT. The average GMAT score of students admitted to the MBA-PM is approximately 580.
Can I waive the GMAT?
In certain cases, a GMAT waiver is possible; however, the student must have met the following requirements:
Where can I get more information on taking the GMAT?
The website, www.mba.com, contains review materials, practice tests, and information about testing sites, in addition to other details. Some students have purchased a GMAT review book in conjunction with the web materials. There are also preparatory classes offered through sources such as Kaplan, although our students do no not often pursue them due to their significant expense ($500-$1,200).
Where can I get information about the GRE?
The website www.ets.org/gre includes review materials, practice tests, and information about testing sites. Some students have purchased a GRE review book in conjunction with the free web materials. There are also preparatory classes offered through sources such as Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.
How do I register for the GRE?
You may register for the test through the ETS website, or by calling 1-609-771-7670 or 1-866-473-4373. GRE testing centers are located throughout the world. In Iowa, there are five testing centers, three of which are in close proximity to our sites:
Des Moines Area - 5140
Prometric Testing Center
4601 Westown Parkway
Suite 119
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Coralville - 3305
Prometric Testing Center
1303 5th St
Suite 102
Coralville, IA 52241
Bettendorf - 3301
Prometric Testing Center
1035 Lincoln Rd.
Suite 307
Davenport, IA 52722
How do I prepare for the GRE?
We strongly recommend you begin your preparation by exploring www.ets.org/gre. You will find an abundance of information about what the test is like, including preparation materials and how to register for the test.
There are a number of national test prep agencies which offer online and classroom GRE prep courses, free practice tests, and fee-based full-length practice materials:
You may prefer studying on your own with self-paced GRE prep books, CD-ROM products, or apps. Visit the ETS-GRE website to find out how to receive these products.
How do I submit my test results to the MBA-PM Program?
After reviewing your unofficial score at the test center you must request that the testing service send your score report to the University of Iowa MBA for Professionals and Managers Program for your application to be considered complete. The MBA-PM Program receives scores under the University of Iowa institution code 6681.
When you take the GRE, you will be allowed to select the University of Iowa as your score recipient. Do not take to the test center a list of the schools and programs to send your scores as you will not be allowed to take it into the testing room. However, there is an electronic program selection feature on the computer that will allow you to easily search for your institution.
Score reports are available to our program for five years after the test date. To make the results of a previous test available to the MBA-PM Program, visit www.ets.org/gre and request an additional score report. Again, the code for the University of Iowa is 6681.
Is there a minimum GRE score required for admission?
Applications are evaluated on the entire set of materials, including the GRE. Our average GRE score is approximately 153 for both the verbal and quantitative sections, and a wide range of scores are accepted, based on the strength of the complete application. If you take the GRE more than once, the admissions committee will consider your highest score.
Can I waive the GRE?
Applicants may be exempted from the entrance exam if they have earned an advanced terminal degree such as a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. from an accredited U.S. institution.
Applicants may be exempted if they have met all three of the following:
To apply for an exemption, scan and email your request with unofficial copies of your graduate transcript and GRE score report to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Can international students apply for the MBA-PM Program?
International students may apply for admission to the MBA-PM Program provided they have met the admission requirements.
What are the admission requirements for students educated outside the United States?
Students who received an undergraduate degree from a college or university outside the United States will be required to submit their official mark sheets (transcripts) and diploma. The originals will be needed for review but will be returned.
Is the TOEFL required?
Prior to consideration for admission, international student applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) unless they have received a degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, or Africa (English-speaking countries only).
Is financial aid available for international students?
Generally, financial aid is not available for non-U.S. citizens; however, there are some loans available to international students from private lenders. More information about financial aid for international students can be obtained from the Information for International Students section of the Office of Student Financial Aid's website.
How much is tuition for the MBA-PM Program?
For the most current tuition information, see the Tuition and Fees section of our website. Note that textbooks and other course materials are additional and vary by class.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available for those students who qualify. To learn more about student financial aid or to find out if you qualify, see the Financial Aid section of our website.
What career services/employment assistance will be available to me?
MBA-PM students may take advantage of the career resources offered at any point in the program. Learn more about these resources.


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