text: Meta Battle Subway PokeBase - Pokemon Q&A Login Register All Activity Questions Unanswered Tags Users Ask a Question Rules Chat Beware of Butterfree? 0 votes Role: supportive sweeper nature: Modest EVS: 4 def 252 S.atk 252 Speed Tailwind(support) Bug Buzz(STAB) Energy Ball(Coverage) Sleep Powder/Stun Spore(Works well with Compoundeyes) does this bug have potential butterfree movesets asked Apr 18, 2011 by Speed freak i think this is clear and yes aslong as you treat it good look at the coment below the first answer for more info hope this helps Please log in or register to add a comment. Please log in or register to answer this question. 1 Answer 2 votes Not at all, because when you set up Tailwind, the opponent can easily switch into a Firel/Rock Type and Rip through your Butterfree. So I suggest Baton Passing Speed to Butterfree than getting the speed yourself. So replace Tailwind with something useful for Butterfree. So my answer is definately no. Hope this helps.. answered Apr 18, 2011 by ψPsychic.* not always i have a butterfree that is a awesome fighter so it depends on how you treat it how long you have had it and you need to train it and bug buzz is a pain if your hit by it so if you have a butterfree and it askes should your butterfree lean bug buzz say yes and butterfree can be a good pokemon hope this helps bye Please log in or register to add a comment. Related questions Good moveset for lvl 12 butterfree? What is a good moveset for Butterfree? Venonat's evolution was originally a Butterfree? Whats with butterfree`s spots? Why does the shiny butterfree look different that it's first appearance? Beedrill or Butterfree? Pink Butterfree? Which of the five butterflies is the strongest? Useful Meta Posts How to change your username How to add a user avatar Why was my post hidden? The points system Question etiquette Flags vs Downvotes Anime FAQ


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Far from hyperbole, such results exist in St. Maxentius', an old church the English region of Bradshaw is known for. Best viewed from within, its intricate stained glass windows are stunning in their craftsmanship, and each pane serves as a breathtaking example of what's possible when innovation is in the hands of a true artist.
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When is Rising Waters Safari Camp Available? Rising Waters is available mid-June through mid-August, Thursday evening to Friday morning, Friday evening to Saturday morning, Saturday evening to Sunday morning, and Sunday evening to Monday morning. Rising Waters can be scheduled late April through mid-June and mid-August to mid-September, on either a Friday night to Saturday morning, or Saturday night to Sunday morning. We do reserve the right to black out certain dates to accommodate large Zoo events.
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April 9, 2012
© Courtesy of Lyssa Shadevan
"Be brave Turner, I know it is scary, but change can be good." (My six-year-old niece Audrey to my three-year-old son, preparing him for his new preschool class.)
Change is scary. Let's be real. Just like Audrey helping Turner, the difficulties of change are eased when you have support.
I am not a Common Core guru. I am a mother, teacher, booklover, and believer in every child having access to research based lessons every single day no matter where they live.
Enter Common Core Standards. This seed was planted many years ago and is currently being implemented across the country in 47 out of the 50 states. News of this shift has been met with mixed reviews by both educators and parents.
Why? Well…in education, we are known for
- Quick fixes
- Fast turnover
- Buying into pretty much anything that is shiny and bright
- Testing, retesting, over testing, testing the wrong things, etc.
Here's why it is not acceptable this go round:
- We need positive! As a first grade teacher, I simply do not have time to deal with teacher, education, or standards bashing. I need to spend my valuable time preparing lessons to support the new standards in a way that is meaningful, differentiated, and of course fun!
- A national assessment has been in the works way before the Common Core Standards came to be. The CCS are not to blame. As the middle school student I mentor would say, "Don't hate the player, hate the game."
- It was time for a change! If the Common Core Standards can effectively be implemented, the students I receive from other states will on the same page as my class-or at least close. This is great news….not for me, but for the children who make this move!
- It's broken, so let's fix it! No one program (Fundations, Singapore Math, etc) will work for every child. Nor do all schools have access to all of these materials even IF (and again the don't!) they did work for every child. What we do know is that we must find what works for the individual child. Having like standards opens the door for national collaboration about improving student learning.
And most importantly…
- Standards do not teach children. Teachers teach children. Common Core Standards are the WHAT, teachers, schools, and counties create the HOW. The Common Core Standards in no way dictate how we teacher our students.
Whether you like the Common Core Standards or not, I invite you to be active. Be active in a positive way. Advocate for better teacher preparation in college, clear teacher evaluations, and ongoing professional development in your child's school. Visit your state Department of Ed site or www.pta.org to learn more about the Common Core Standards.
Make this the first time, in a really long time, that we come together (insert Beatles tune here) for our children. Let's be role models by reading more, learning more, and doing more!
Lyssa Sahadevan is mommy to an adorable preschooler. She is a first grade teacher in Georgia, wife to a terrific hubby, an education advocate, and Georgia's 2011 Mom Congress Delegate. She loves all things books and tells all about it at My Mommy Reads.
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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8 ounces spaghetti
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Way too much oil, not enough other ingredients. I would at least add a can of tomatoes and some other spices such as red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, basil, and/or italian seasoning.
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A garlic lovers delight. This is the best sauce I have ever made. It has made it into the recipe rotation and I have made it every week for the last month. Also very good on a meatball sandwich. Thank you for posting this recipe!
Quick, yummy spaghettis, with homemade sauce. Only eat on weekends, as garlic is VERY strong!
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This week I'm planning the ultimate high school graduation party. Most high schools host a grad night after the ceremony where students get to celebrate together one last time. To ensure that they won't miss the festivities at either the grad night or their family's gathering, throw the personal party in the days following the graduation. The majority of graduates will have some sort of get together, and guests may be party-hopping, so take that into consideration when selecting a menu. Instead of offering a formal, sit-down dinner, opt for heavy appetizers or a casual, make-ahead buffet. This menu consists of comforting, simple, kid-friendly party food.
You can't go wrong with classics like seven-layer dip with tortilla chips and ranch dip with crudites. Pressed mozzarella and tomato sandwiches get more flavorful over time, and beef sliders with cheese and spicy mayonnaise are hearty enough to satiate the football players. For these crowd-pleasing recipes, read more.
From Better Crocker 1 can (16 oz) refried beans Serves 16. From Sara Moulton 3/4 cup sour cream Serves 12. From Bobby Flay Chipotle Mayonnaise: Serves 6-8. From Everyday Food 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Serves 2. Seven-Layer Bean Dip
1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
1 cup chunky salsa
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium tomato, diced (3/4 cup)
Tortilla chips, if desiredDirections
Ranch Dip with Vegetables
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 carrots, cut into sticks
6 celery ribs, cut into sticks
1 seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), cut into sticks
1 small jicama, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into sticks
1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes (9 ounces)
thick cut, crinkle potato chips (optional for serving)Directions
Sliders with Chipotle Mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise
2 chipotles in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1/2 lime, juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, 80/20
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cheese slices, your choice
Mini burger buns
Pickles, Red onion slices, tomatoes, lettuce, optional for toppingDirections
Pressed Mozzarella and Tomato Sandwich
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, reserving 1 tablespoon oil
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The Path from Legacy Systems: An Agency's Playbook to Migrate, Update and Modernize
The administration is ushering out old technologies and accelerating the adoption of new technologies. At the same time, end of life support from Microsoft for XP and Exchange 2003 in April of 2014 are forcing agencies to migrate applications and email to new platforms to avoid tripling (and budget crippling) service costs.
This leaves agencies to assess an array of options to modernize and move to new platforms. Approaches like cloud, agency sharing, and thin client offer budget-saving ways to innovate while fulfilling their agency's mission.
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Air Force reinstates contractors suspended last month
The Air Force has reinstated Advanced C4 Solutions, Superior Communications Solutions and Iron Bow Technologies after the government reviewed all the facts. The contractors, who were suspended on Oct. 24th, were working on a project at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
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Red-soled shoes are hilarious, obviously.
The detective was also trying to dig up dirt on YSL, naturally.
"We just don't think that any fashion designer should be able to monopolize any color."
It was the largest in the site's one-year history, go figure.
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Interactive Charts: Swing and a Miss
MLB Heat | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 12:26PM
The two interactive scatter charts below display 2013 American and National League pitchers along with their respective opponent miss rates and strikeout rates. These charts include data through the games that occurred on April 24, 2013. You may mouseover each pitcher to view their data points.
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Think you can charge anything you buy to a Visa or Mastercard? Think again! It turns out there are some occasions when your card will be denied.
During the summer, people are more likely to go on vacation to places they don't normally visit, and there are some places that may not take your credit card.
Remember when Visa used to advertise, "It's everywhere you want to be"? That's not always the case. A new report from Bankrate.com lists several places where a credit card may be denied:
Then there are places where you might want to use your card, but you'll probably be turned down by the business itself. You're not likely to be able to use your card to purchase:
Just think of all the frequent flier miles you could have earned paying off your house!
Remember, anytime you swipe a credit card, the merchant takes on some risk and has to pay a fee. You can see why sometimes they might say no.
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Multiple language interface and all new games enhance this hard drive MP3 player.
Tons of storage.
Classic iPod controls.
Easy navigation.
Long battery life.
Supports video and photos.
Great screen.
Possibly the best sounding PMP.
Well built.
Great podcast support.
Genius feature.
Video playback is excellent.
ITunes cover art feature works well.
Lacks WiFi.
Lacks FM tuner and touchscreen.
Cover Flow is a bit slow.
Bundled earbuds arent great.
Small screen for viewing photos, video.
Not a significant upgrade from previous version.
Backing metal not scratch-proof.
Heavy and bulky.
EQ control is limited.
Some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible.
The plastic screen is susceptible to scratching.
Users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems.
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There were 10 versions of X, corresponding to 10 versions of the protocol between clients and server. Then came the eleventh version, X11. This version sustained many additions and continues in use today.
Control of the X11 spec and reference implementation passed between several organizations: MIT X Consortium, X Consortium, Open Group, and X.org. The OS vendors (mostly Unix and VMS) would take the reference implementation, modify it, add an X server for their OS, and give the modified version a non-free license. These non-free versions deployed themselves on servers and workstations.
As home computers with cheap Intel 386 processors (helped by Microsoft DOS and Windows) spread, so did cheap or free Unix implementations (Minix, Xenix, Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD) for them. Thus Thomas Roell and Snitily Graphics Consulting Service created the X386 server and donated it to X11R5, that is X version 11 release 5 of the reference implementation. From there, XFree86 produced an X11 implementation with a free license, thus the "Free" in its name. Eventually, XFree86 added ports to Alpha, PowerPC, and SPARC. XFree86 spread to several free and commercial Unix variants including Mac OS X and Cygwin.
Window managers and widgets[edit]
Meanwhile, as X11 spread, several persons wrote software for it, including window managers. The reference implementation contained "twm", a simple window manager. Several persons wrote window managers either by modifying twm or starting from nothing. Many of these window managers, such as fvwm, afterstep, and windowmaker, had free licenses. These were distributed and maintained separately from X11 or XFree86. Some Linux distributions provided several of them.
The reference implementation also contained the Xt (X toolkit) framework and the Xaw (Athena) widgets using this toolkit. The primitive, black-and-white buttons, scroll bars, and menus used by Xaw dissatisfied Macintosh and Windows users. So some persons made variations like Xaw3d and distributed them as patches to X11. Others rejected Xt and made their own widgets, creating toolkits like FOX, FLTK, GTK+, and Qt. OpenOffice.org still uses its own widgets.
Motif and CDE[edit]
The OS vendors at the Open Group combined efforts and created the Motif window manager and widget toolkit. From there, the vendors made a Common Desktop Environment. Though Motif and CDE appeared in several commercial OS distributions, they had a non-free license, so many Linux and *BSD users avoided it. As Linux and XFree86 advanced, Motif and CDE waned.
GNOME and KDE[edit]
The K Desktop Environment, based on the Qt widget toolkit, and the GNU Network Object Module Environment, based on the GTK+ widget toolkit, became freely licensed alternatives to Motif and CDE. The GNOME and KDE developers encouraged improvements to XFree86 and also cooperated through http://www.freedesktop.org. Eventually, XFree86 and freedesktop.org displaced x.org for development of X11.
Other toolkits and window managers also took notice of freedesktop.org and continue to compete against GNOME and KDE.
License crisis[edit]
The Open Group ended free licensing for X11 reference implementation. They later reintroduced the free license, but most X11 development had already moved to XFree86, which remained free. Later, a dispute between XFree86 core team members caused most Linux distributors and OpenBSD to abandon XFree86. The x.org reference implementation decided to become an XFree86 fork called Xorg.
Today, X11 community remains fragmented between Xorg and other X11 implementations, and also between GNOME, KDE, and other window managers, but X servers and clients from different factions work well together.
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This is a discussion on Does Ipad-2 3g bought in USA work in other countries with their respective carriers?? within the iPad Travel Forum forums, part of the Apple iPad Discussions category; Thanks a lot!...
I'm living in Greece and have not been able to use another sim card in my iPad 2 (purchased in the US with ATT sim card) and, in fact Apple told me to check into an international plan with ATT (this advice came from a support call supervisor!) which made me laugh as they had just told me it's an unlocked device. However, I see on this forum that some folks have to initialize the iPad and I have seen other discussions talking about changing the APN settings a topic about which I'm not conversant.
I will be going to the States for a bit and plan to talk to Apple about this frustration but any thoughts or ideas or recommendations are appreciated!
Try Cosmote, many locations for SIM cards:
COSMOTE: Mobile Internet on your computer
AT&T iPads should be unlocked.
Carriers in some countries sell locked iPads, but those are sold subsidized, so they're locked so that the carrier can recoup its subsidy by locking buyers into a data contract. If you paid full retail for your iPad, it shouldn't be locked.
Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I have tried Cosmote twice and the tech inserting it says it is not working despite comparing it to his own iPad there in the store (so he knows what he's doing apparently); is there something else we need to do other than simply insert a new sim card--e.g. change some settings?
There are some settings that need changing sometimes, but I don't know which. I bought my iPad in one country and used it in another for the first time, and the guy in the carrier shop knew which settings to change. But I don't know whether that's necessary for all countries, because I've also gone to some other places and was able to use my iPad by just changing SIM cards. Maybe you should try another shop or another salesperson, because they might know different things. The guy whom you dealt with might not know to adjust settings.
There are no settings that must be changed to use an iPad purchased in one country in another country.
There are some things like International keyboards and local time zones you may want to adjust, but all you need is a SIM card with a data plan and you are all set.
I wouldn't make blanket statements like this unless familiar with carrier details in all countries. I remember seeing a carrier store guy adjusting my settings after replacing my SIM card, and it wasn't time or date, which I later adjusted myself. In some countries, there's also a 24-hour wait period before a SIM card is activated. But that again varies from country to country, and perhaps depending on where you bought your iPad and where you're trying to use it.
OP, have you tried borrowing a SIM card that you know is working in another device? That might help you test.
OP, this might shed light:
iOS: Installing carrier settings updates
Additional Information
Note: If you insert a new SIM or micro-SIM card into your iPhone or iPad, you'll need to download the carrier settings for the new carrier wirelessly. Carrier settings are available only for iPhone support carriers and iPad partner carriers. If you're not using a partner carrier, you will need to set up the carrier's settings manually. Refer to your carrier for appropriate settings. iOS: About cellular data network settings (viewing or editing the APN)
APN username and password settings are not unique to the iPad or iPhone. If the carrier needs to set these, I would expect the technician in the cell phone store to understand this already - as he would have to set these for every device, not just an iPad.
Nothing specific to the iPad needs to be adjusted to use it with any data plan and GSM carrier.
We've set up hundreds of devices purchased is several different countries on both carrier partners and non-partners in over a dozen countries.
OP, see if you can nudge your carrier store people in this direction, to see whether APN is your prob:
APN Settings for iPad 3G | Touch User Guide
This list might be outdated, but it might get them pointed in the right direction if they haven't tried.
And if they haven't already offered to swap out a SIM card that they know is working on another device, they've overlooked a quick way to check whether the SIM card or the hardware might be the prob. Often, SIM cards are just duds, even when new.


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Every agency has solved the problem of identification for their proprietary systems, and the push to the cloud has forced everyone to reconsider identification in the cloud.
Today's guest is Paul Christman, vice president Public Sector at Dell Software.
During the discussion Christman talks about how a federated identity management system can reduce costs for agencies.
He dissects the differences between the recent OMB initiatives and the DHS blanket purchase contract award.
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The Coast Guard's fiscal year 2007 budget request total $8.4 billion, an increase of 4 percent ($328 million) over the approved budget for fiscal year 2006 and a slowing of the agency's budget increases over the past 2 fiscal years. This testimony, which is based on both current and past GAO work, synthesizes the results of these reviews as they pertain to meeting performance goals, adjusting to added responsibilities, acquiring new assets (especially the Deepwater program--to replace or upgrade cutters and aircraft, and the Rescue 21 program--to modernize rescue communications), and meeting other future challenges.
According to the Coast Guard, the agency's fiscal year 2005 performance, as self-measured by its ability to meet program goals, was the highest since the terrorist attacks in September 2001. Even with the need to sustain new homeland security duties, respond to particularly destructive hurricanes, and cope with aging assets, the Coast Guard reported meeting or exceeding performance targets for 7 of 11 mission programs, and it anticipates meeting the target for 1 more program once final results for the year are available. In particular, based on our discussions with Coast Guard and other officials, as well as our review of pertinent documents, the Coast Guard's response to Hurricane Katrina highlighted three elements key to its mission performance: a priority on training and contingency planning, a flexible organizational structure, and the agency's operational principles. Three organizational changes appear to be helping the Coast Guard adjust to added responsibilities. First, according to agency officials, a realigned field structure will allow local commanders to manage resources more efficiently. Second, according to the Coast Guard, a new response team for maritime security is expected to provide greater counterterrorism capability. Finally, new and expanded partnerships inside and outside the federal government have the potential to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency. While some progress in acquisition management has been made, continued attention is warranted. Within the Deepwater program, additional action is needed before certain past recommendations can be considered as fully implemented. Also, the program recently had difficulties in acquiring Fast Response Cutters to replace aging patrol boats. For the Rescue 21 program, deficiencies in management and oversight appear similar to those that plagued the Deepwater program, leading to delays and cost overruns, and demonstrating that the Coast Guard has not translated past lessons learned into improved acquisition practices. Two additional future challenges also bear close attention: deteriorating buoy tenders and icebreakers that may need additional resources to sustain or replace them, and maintaining mission balance while taking on a new homeland security mission outside the agency's traditional focus on the maritime environment.
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Student and Exchange Visitor Program:
DHS Needs to Assess Risks and Strengthen Oversight of Foreign Students with Employment AuthorizationGAO-14-356: Published: Feb 27, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 7, 2014.
Feb 27, 2014
Critical Infrastructure Protection:
Observations on DHS Efforts to Identify, Prioritize, Assess, and Inspect Chemical FacilitiesGAO-14-365T: Published: Feb 27, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2014.
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Ammunition Purchases Have Declined since 2009GAO-14-119: Published: Jan 13, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 12, 2014.
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Border Security:
DHS Needs to Strengthen Its Efforts to Modernize Key Enforcement SystemsGAO-14-342T: Published: Feb 6, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 6, 2014.
Jan 14, 2014
Screening Partnership Program:
TSA Issued Application Guidance and Developed a Mechanism to Monitor Private versus Federal Screener PerformanceGAO-14-269T: Published: Jan 14, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2014.
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Border Security:
DHS's Efforts to Modernize Key Enforcement Systems Could be StrengthenedGAO-14-62: Published: Dec 5, 2013. Publicly Released: Jan 6, 2014.
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DHS Management and Administration Spending:
Reliable Data Could Help DHS Better Estimate Resource RequestsGAO-14-27: Published: Dec 4, 2013. Publicly Released: Jan 3, 2014.
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Homeland Security:
Federal Protective Service Continues to Face Challenges with Contract Guards and Risk Assessments at Federal FacilitiesGAO-14-235T: Published: Dec 17, 2013. Publicly Released: Dec 17, 2013.
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In the end, UNO might have overachieved just a little bit.
But a disappointing finish may not make it feel that way.
The Mavericks were 2-7 over the last nine games of the regular season, including a four-game losing streak that cost them home ice for the playoffs. After a first-round exit, they finished 19-18-2.
Prior to the late-season swoon, the Mavs — picked eighth in the preseason — had been challenging for the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's regular-season title. They finished seventh.
"We were picked eighth, and they do that for a reason — returning lettermen and incoming freshmen, difficulty of schedule," UNO coach Dean Blais said. "Over the course of the year, things will happen. You may or may not be healthy.
"Initially (at the end of the season) you're ticked off because you've disappointed each other by not reaching your goals. But I'm not disappointed at all. We're going to build on it and become a better team."
Blais knows the Mavs will need to do that now that they are departing, along with five other WCHA schools, for the new National Collegiate Hockey Conference. Also joining the league are Miami (Ohio) and Western Michigan from the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.
Both CCHA teams and three of the WCHA teams had better seasons than UNO in 2012-13. The league will include teams currently ranked No. 3 (Miami), No. 6 (North Dakota), No. 7 (St. Cloud State), No. 12 (Western Michigan) and No. 13 (Denver).
The two NCHC-bound teams that finished below UNO in the WCHA are merely tradition-rich powers Colorado College and Minnesota-Duluth. Minnesota-Duluth swept UNO in the final weekend of the season.
"It's going to be so tough," Blais said. "Traditionally in the WCHA, there were a couple of teams at the bottom who improve, but they're still at the bottom even though they're more competitive.
"We might have a heck of a year and be .500 again, which isn't too bad. I'm sure a lot of teams are thinking the same way."
After four seasons at UNO, Blais is still trying to put his team at the level of a Minnesota or North Dakota, his former program, which he directed to two national titles and another championship game appearance.
Those teams, sometimes, seem to turn it on when they need it. Maybe they'll cruise a little bit, through parts of a game or even parts of the season.
"Hopefully that'll be us in a few years, where we don't have to use all our energy just to be competitive," Blais said.
But, Blais said, he doesn't think the all-out effort required to stay competitive is what has led to UNO's end-of-season difficulties. UNO was 3-9 after Feb. 1 this year and is 5-17-2 after that date the past two seasons.
In March, over the last three years, the Mavs are 2-14.
"The reason we've not had the success we've wanted is that we're just not good enough," Blais said. "We've got to recruit our talent. Obviously we're in great condition, and I wouldn't question that. I might if I was a young coach, but I'm not doing anything different than I did at North Dakota."
Blais and assistants Troy Jutting and Steve Johnson are on the road scouting this week, looking for — among other things — a goaltender to add to the roster.
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Fifth-year senior John Faulkner leaves as UNO's all-time wins leader, and the Mavs lost prized recruit and NHL second-round draft pick Anthony Stolarz at the semester break, when Stolarz elected to move on to play major junior.
Sophomores Dayn Belfour and Ryan Massa are scheduled to return, but Belfour didn't make his season debut until Feb. 8 and Massa — who was planning to sit out the season, then returned to the program when Stolarz left — came out of his redshirt on Feb. 23. He didn't regain his freshman form.
The Mavs have commitments in place to help ease the loss of co-captain Brent Gwidt at forward and defensemen Bryce Aneloski and Andrej Sustr.
Forwards Jake Guentzel, Jono Davis, Jake Montgomery and Austin Ortega, along with defenseman Ian Brady, signed with the Mavs in the fall.
Blais has long expected to lose Sustr, a junior free agent who won't return and could move to the NHL by the end of the season.
Other potential departures are still unknown.
"We're prepared, if we lose players, to have players coming in," Blais said. "What really hurts is when you're not prepared — like when Stolarz signed after Christmas. Something like that could cripple you for years."
Last offseason, UNO lost high-scoring forward Terry Broadhurst and WCHA All-Freshman center Jayson Megna to professional hockey. In addition, recruit Alex Broadhurst, Terry's brother, decided to play major junior.
"Our conditioning made us a better team (early)," Blais said. "Then, when you come to the end of the year and everyone is playing the same tempo, you are all equal, so you need that depth. If we don't lose the two Broadhursts and Jayson Megna, you could have handed us the championship trophy."
UNO expects to have a solid foundation back, assuming All-WCHA forward and Hobey Baker Award candidate Ryan Walters (22 goals, 30 assists, 52 points), Josh Archibald (19-17-36), Dominic Zombo (12-23-35) and Matt White (16-18-34) — the Mavs' top four scorers — return.
And Johnnie Searfoss (11-9-20), Zahn Raubenheimer (9-7-16) and Brock Montpetit (1-13-14 in 25 games) would give UNO its seven highest-scoring forwards back in the lineup.
NHL draft picks Jaycob Megna, Nick Seeler and Brian Cooper would join Michael Young in giving the Mavs an experienced defensive corps.
Even with Sustr's departure, UNO could have eight seniors and nine juniors on the ice next season.
"It's tough when you only have three seniors," Blais said. "Look at (No. 2) Quinnipiac (which swept UNO) — 10 seniors. Your junior and senior classes usually carry you."
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YES! I understand we're loaded with guards and small forwards right now, but OJ is versatile and could be a big-time player for us. It may come down between him and Hendo, but honestly, if we got him, we may have something else up our sleeve in regards to a move that would allow us to collect another asset.
I don't think we'll get him and doubt we've even shown as much interest as the other teams... Then again, we're the only one out of that group under the cap apparently.
Free agent O.J. Mayo was in Phoenix on Friday, his first visit with one of multiple teams in the hunt for the Grizzlies shooting guard. Mayos agent said last week that the Rockets, Bulls, Celtics and Bobcats could be in the running for the four-year veteran. The Grizzlies declined to make a qualifying offer to Mayo and retain refusal rights, shifting Mayos status from restricted free agent to unrestricted. HoopsWorld


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VIDEO: Old Spock vs. new Spock
Spock will always live long and prosper in pop culture, thanks to the iconic performance of the "Star Trek" character by Leonard Nimoy and the rebooted version that Zachary Quinto portrays in the J.J. Abrams films.
In this "showdown" between the two actors, Nimoy and Quinto face off in a race to the golf course. We won't spoil who is victorious in the end, but keep in mind that there is only one true Mr. Spock.


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Remarks by Anne S. Ferro FMCSA Administrator Texas Motor Truck Association Annual Conference San Antonio, TX August 2, 2012
Good morning and thank you, John. I appreciate the opportunity to talk about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's most recent safety initiatives. We have a lot to talk about – CSA, EOBRs, oil field exemptions and MAP 21, to name a few.
First, I'd like to congratulate your highly skilled drivers and the drivers from Texas who are competing in the National Truck Driving Championships next week in Minneapolis. I will be taking part in the competition's breakfast of champions. It's a great event and one that celebrates our long-standing mutual goal of safety.
Today I'd like update you on several key issues affecting the trucking industry.
FMCSA's Safety-First Mission
Because safety is FMCSA's Number One Priority, it clearly shapes our enforcement and regulatory efforts to keep our roads and highways safe. America's roads and highways are the safest they've ever been. In fact, through 2010, we have seen a 30 percent reduction in truck-related fatalities since 2005.
That is great progress. But, the fact is our roads CAN and MUST be safer. We cannot let up when almost 4,000 people die and over 100,000 are injured in large truck and bus crashes EACH YEAR. Many are truck drivers themselves.
These serious crashes resulted in $58 billion in costs to society [in 2010], including medical, insurance, lost wages and productivity, clogged roadways, and infrastructure damage. As you know, these enormous economic losses impact families, business and consumers alike and take a serious toll on our quality of life.
I know we can all agree that safety drives competiveness because safety is good business.
Goal of CSA
The clear majority of truck companies and their drivers are highly skilled and take pride in safe operations. We are trying to detect the ones that fall through the cracks or evade our safety processes.
So, about eight years ago, the agency asked industry, enforcement and the safety community to help us identify ways to better detect unsafe operators to develop sharper picture of those carriers that present a high safety risk.
Everyone's input formed the basis for CSA. That is how our Compliance, Safety, Accountability, or CSA program was created. Being open and responsive to ideas and concerns is how we continue to strengthen CSA and our ability to track carriers with compliance problems or who have a high risk for future crashes.
Safety Measurement System
The Safety Measurement System proves the concept that what gets measured gets done. Both large and small carriers alike use the SMS to monitor and improve their scores.
We have seen many carriers bring their scores down below the alert status by using the system to identify and correct problems.
Last year alone our SMS web site recorded nearly 30 million users compared to only 4 million visits to the SafeStat site the previous year.
The majority of carriers that received a warning letter or other intervention IMPROVED. The SMS gives carriers tools to improve their BASIC percentiles.
SMS improves driver safety performance. Last year, in 2011, roadside inspection violation rates decreased by 8 percent, and driver violation rates decreased by 12 percent; this is the most dramatic improvement in violation rates in ten years.
With all its tremendous benefits, the SMS is not perfect. It is a very, very good and effective tool for identifying carriers that present a high crash risk. In fact, carriers identified as high risk have 56 percent more crashes than the former SafeStat "AB" List.
We will continue to listen to ideas for improving SMS and take appropriate steps when necessary.
Recently, we took one such step. Beginning on Monday, July 23, the SMS gave lower weights to violations for suspended licenses that are not safety-related such as failure to pay parking tickets.
This is in direct response to feedback we got from motor carriers frustrated that they were being heavily penalized for suspensions in States other than the State of Record.
Also, based on findings from our own analysis and information received from enforcement, industry and other groups, in March we published a Federal Register notice explaining our proposed changes to improve the SMS. Those changes included better identifying hazmat and passenger carriers, moving cargo securement violations into the vehicle BASIC and creating a new hazardous materials BASIC.
A preview period for these changes began in late March. The comment period closed just two days ago.
In August, we will review feedback received with the expectation of making this package of improvements operational in this fall.
So far, more than 14,000 carriers and over 1,700 law enforcement personnel have logged into the SMS preview.
I recommend that you read the Federal Register Notice – dated March 27, 2012 – and regularly check the FMCSA web site for all updates.
There has been praise for and plenty of criticism of FMCSA for not being responsive and transparent on CSA.
We take these comments seriously and we are rededicating ourselves to building on the many public meetings we had in developing CSA.
If you think back, you may recall how we improved the formula for evaluating unsafe driving and crash BASICs based on comments from the first preview period in 2010.
I want the CSA program to be characterized as valuing the feedback from all interested parties.
I will tell you we are never going to be able to move as fast as you, or I, want to make necessary changes. We have a responsibility to ensure changes are thoroughly analyzed and that we follow the proper procedures for obtaining input from all of our stakeholders and ensure that the changes have a positive impact on safety and compliance.
Crash Weighting System
We know there is a strong interest in crash weighting.
In response to stakeholder interest and in line with FMCSA's commitment to continuous improvement, we are looking into the feasibility of weighting crashes in SMS differently, depending on the carrier's role in those crashes.
As part of this effort, FMCSA undertook an analysis that assessed the feasibility of using Police Accident Reports – called "PARs" for short – in determining a motor carrier's role in crashes.
As a first phase, we posted results of this analysis on July 23 on the CSA website.
While this analysis is a first step in our effort to examine the feasibility of using police accident reports to determine crash weighting, more needs to be done.
Moving forward, we have developed a draft business proposal to incorporate crash determinations into our Motor Carrier Management Information System database for use in the SMS. FMCSA then presented that proposal to the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee or MCSAC as it is called – in February 2012.
However, discussions during the MCSAC meeting raised questions that we need to study further.
After initial discussions with our stakeholders, we decided additional analysis was needed before releasing a proposal for comment. There were several areas of concern, including the exclusive use of police accident reports to make the determination, and the process for public input on the decision-making process regarding preventability.
Also, a recent white paper looking at police accident reports did not establish whether the carrier's role in the crash is a better indicator of future crash involvement and did not confirm that the funding needed to make determinations about carriers' roles in crashes was an effective use of public resources.
In other words, it was unclear if the benefits of determining accountability would justify the anticipated $2 million to 3 million annually required to analyze up to 100,000 crash reports every year.
It is our process for completing this analysis that I want to share with you this morning. There are several steps in this process:
FMCSA designed the SMS to be improved as better data, information, and analysis become available. This crash weighting analysis project is part of that effort.
The data gained will help us determine the ability of FMCSA to address the volume of crashes within our current resources.
FMCSA Initiatives & Regulations
All of our regulations and initiatives begin and end with safety because it is our NUMBER ONE priority.
Besides CSA, FMCSA has devoted enormous energy to other policies and programs that address driver fatigue, distracted driving and driver health and wellness.
Hours of Service
Last year, for instance, we published a carefully formulated hours-of-service rule based on years of well-grounded research on the relationship between work hours, health and safety.
The rule helps truck drivers get more rest to be more alert behind the wheel.
It reduces the effects of fatigue on drivers by: cutting maximum allowable work hours from 82 hours to 70 hours per week, on average, and requiring drivers to take at least one 30-minute break at a time of their choosing if they intend to drive later than the 8th hour after coming on duty.
There is no magic wand or silver bullet to prevent fatigue-related crashes, but the new HOS rule goes a long way to giving drivers enough time off to obtain adequate daily and weekly rest.
Status of Oil Field Exemption
Another topic of interest is the oil field exemption to the hours of service safety regulation. As you know, there has been a dramatic increase in oil and gas drilling in recent years, often in states that have not previously experienced these activities.
The "fracturing" or, as you know it, "fracking" process has made this possible. "Fracking" requires massive amounts of water and sand, most of which must be transported by truck, often over rural and even unpaved roads.
The increase in truck traffic has led to questions about the availability of hours-of-service exceptions for oilfield operations. Concerns have also been raised about the consistency of enforcement of HOS rules among the states.
In 1962, the Interstate Commerce Commission, which had responsibility for CMV safety rules at that time, granted two HOS exceptions to operators of CMVs involved in oilfield activities. These rules were subsequently passed on to DOT when the ICC's safety oversight functions were terminated.
The first exception was a "24-hour restart" of the 70-hour rule (prohibiting driving after accumulating 70 hours of on-duty time in 8 consecutive days; the calculation of the 70 hours can be restarted after 24 consecutive hours off duty). This exception is available to operators of most CMVs servicing the gas and oil well sites.
The second exception allows operators of equipment constructed for oilfield operations which requires highly specialized training not to count "waiting time" at well sites as "on duty," which would be the normal status when standing-by in readiness to work.
The ICC's assumption was that these individuals are more like equipment operators than CMV drivers, and their services are needed at certain unpredictable points in the drilling processes.
Recently, questions have been raised by operators of various CMVs who claim that they qualify for this "waiting time" exception, even though in most cases their primary purpose is to transport sand and water to well sites in CMVs that are typically used for many other purposes, and thus are not "specialty constructed" for oil field use nor requiring the type of "special training" explained in the original documentation of these exemptions.
We published guidance on this issue that became effective on June 5, but we're accepting comments to a public docket for a 60-day period ending on August 6.
We are preparing to publish an extension to the comment period for another 60 days taking us to early October so that we may receive as many comments as possible. These comments will be analyzed to determine whether any further regulatory guidance related to oil and gas well sites is needed.
We will also hold listening sessions to gain additional comments about the oilfield guidance. One is scheduled in Denver on August 17, and another in Pittsburgh on August 21, with a third planned for Dallas in mid-September. We will publish details about these sessions in the Federal Register soon and will post the information on the FMCSA website.
The Future of EOBRs
Electronic On-Board Recorders – or EOBRs -- continue to be an integral part of FMCSA's safety strategy to monitor, substantiate and enforce compliance with a driver's hours of service.
As you are aware, a remedial rule was vacated last year by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit because FMCSA did not address harassment.
The new transportation bill called MAP-21 – which stands for "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century" – directs FMCSA to require the use of "electronic logging devices."
We are preparing to issue a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking or "NPRM" that will meet the requirements laid out under the MAP-21 legislation and address the concerns raised by the 7th Circuit.
Further, the supplemental NPRM will reflect the lessons we learned from listening comments provided during our recent listening sessions on driver harassment as well as from our Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
As we move forward on this new electronic logging devices rulemaking, we will continue our extensive outreach effort to hear from as many drivers, carriers, law enforcement personnel, and interested citizens as possible.
Cell Phone Use
[At DOT, we have placed a major emphasis on combating distracted driving.
At FMCSA, we adopted texting and hand-held cell phone bans – safety regulations that drive home the fact that no text or call is so important that drivers should risk their own lives and the lives of innocent people around them.
More than 2,600 CMV drivers and over 2,200 carriers have been cited for using or allowing a driver to use cell phones while driving since the new hand-held cell phone ban became law. Last year, in the first year for the texting ban, we recorded 630 driver violations. So far this year, 1,042 drivers have been issued texting violations.
I ask every group I visit for their help in spreading the message to drivers everywhere: "One Text or Call Could Wreck it All." The Distraction.gov website has all kinds of helpful information and resources. Please check it out.]
National Registry
Another focus area for FMCSA is driver fitness, health and wellness. In April, we issued a final rule establishing a National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners that sets baseline training and testing standards for medical professionals who perform commercial driver physicals. This rule will help ensure that the examiners understand our medical standards and that only medically qualified drivers are issued a medical card.
Upcoming Rulemakings
Looking ahead to later this year, we plan to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a clearinghouse to track commercial drivers' positive drug and alcohol tests and refusals.
In addition, we have rules in the works to establish a single, on-line process for applying for operating authority; another rule to enable FMCSA to suspend or revoke the operating authority of a carrier based on the conduct of company officers; and a new rule to replace the current rating system and replace it with a new safety fitness standard based on CSA.]
Safe, Secure Cross Border Trucking Program
Lastly, on the programmatic front, I will touch on what how our cross border trucking program with Mexico is doing.
The pilot program continues to put safety first and paved the way for Mexico to lift tariffs it imposed more than two years ago.
So far, after extensive safety reviews, FMCSA granted authority to four carriers; seven pre-authorization safety audits or PASAs have been completed five PASAs are scheduled; three carriers are in the vetting process; nine carriers have been dismissed or have withdrawn and four carriers need to submit additional information to complete application.
This authority was granted after reviews of their operations to ensure that their drivers and trucks comply with all FMCSA safety standards.
Each of the approved carriers has an electronic monitoring device installed in its approved trucks.
As we conduct the program, let me assure you that without exception, we are ensuring that Mexican drivers and trucks on American roadways are held to rigorous safety standards – just as American drivers and trucks are.
Finally, I know many eyes are on our Nation's Capital as we collectively digest the contents of our new 2-year transportation bill – a bill that will help grow our economy, create jobs and strengthen our transportation system.
It invests much needed money into our infrastructure and into safety.
MAP-21 provides communities with two years of steady funding and the certainty they need to invest in critical road, bridge and transit projects.
All together Congress directed FMCSA to complete or begin 24 rulemakings, 34 programmatic changes and 15 reports during the two-year span of this bill – a tall order to be sure.
We are already beginning the work with Congress, States and local communities to put this bill into effect quickly and effectively.
I am very pleased that MAP-21 aligns with the Agency's safety priorities of raising the safety bar to enter the industry; requiring operators to maintain high safety standards to remain in the industry; and removing high-risk operators from our roads and highways.
As I said earlier, MAP-21 directs FMCSA to pursue a number of important CMV safety initiatives; it:
We believe this bill is a win for those who are passionate about safety. It puts a lot into a two-year bill. The challenge will be for FMCSA to focus its resources to meet the deadlines established by Congress. To do that, I will need your help.
I will continue to seek out your thoughts and ideas as we implement the important safety provisions in this bill.
How many of you are watching the London Olympics on TV?
I understand that Texas is well-represented, sending 33 athletes to go for the gold at the Games. That makes Texas fourth among the states in the number of athletes sent to the Olympics.
Like Olympic athletes, we believe that nothing is impossible, right? All it takes is dedication, years of training and the love of competition.
For the trucking industry, you must believe that our shared safety goals can be reached and are within reach. But these goals can't be met unless we are dedicated to work together for the purpose of raising the bar for safety, requiring high safety standards and removing unsafe carriers, drivers and trucks from our roads. And we must do all of those things – day in and day out.
It all comes down to this: Being open, transparent and responsive by truly working together, we can have a positive impact on the trucking industry and save the most lives.
I'm happy to answer your questions. Thank you all.


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Remember the time you were running through the bay and heard a thump from below? Wasn't that fun? No? Did it stir up that dreaded boating moment-the fear of sinking? No one likes to imagine such a thing happening. Yet every year thousands of us unwittingly experience that shiver of fright-and hundreds of us take it a step further by actually sinking.
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The never ending rain didn't dampen anyone's spirits either, despite having a months rainfall in 24 hours and it was still falling during the event, everyone was in good spirit, having a good old laugh and thoroughly enjoying themselves.
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