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jeremy pace
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Posts: 91
Location: Oklahoma City OK
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 5:46 pm
Post subject: Teacher Strikes
Hello again friends. I have been in a good position lately to instruct a wide range of individuals on the basics i know of longsword (mainly from Ringeck) and fell into a discussion that led to what i believe is an interesting thought/viewpoint. I am sure we have all encountered, or even been ourselves, people who are very confused on the differences between fantasy and reality when it comes to swordsmanship. One of my good friends is struggling with this but taking well to the german method all said. One evening after wrapping up he made a statement i had to disagree with. "Who the real master is among us has yet to be seen...." I responded with my thoughts that master in the european sense does not mean unsurpassing skill (or not just that) but more akin to teacher. Semantics, yes, but a vital point i feel should not be ignored when it comes to describing what we do. I went on to say there are no modern "masters" even though there may very well be some deserving of the title but instead we are scholars. Scholars because we are trying to revive lost knowledge. He wanted to debate this point but i wont bore with the details since we have had the same one on this forum before.
In reflection though, i may have a hard time phrasing this point, if master means teacher or instructor of a method what do we mean by masterstrike? If the meaning is teacher strike or teaching strike then why do we approach it as the end all be all awesome super secret killing move? The mastercuts do teach us a great deal and as i stated above i have had the great chance to help guide quite a few people. At first we started with footwork/bladework, guards, and basic strikes.... but, again ringeck here, most of my experience with the masters is that in the manuals they placed the guards and mastercuts at the fore and then described how to use them to perform certain counters or opening moves.Looking at this i started teaching new people the ideas of indes/nach/vor and fuhlen first then the guards and finaly the mastercuts and they picked up the other stuff almost by instinct. If you can do a zorn or zwerch at full speed with good accuracy and timing then everything else kind of falls in line doesnt it? Some of the people i originally dealt with are having trouble keeping up with those i showed the mastercuts first now and it definately is an eye opener for me as well. Now we not only do the mcuts but variations on them that i cant find in the manuals and which seem to work well at full speed.
I know some of us stick strictly to the book, and i dont want to offend with this viewpoint, but does anyone else think the mcuts were not meant to be the finish but the start? That they are the doorway to the masters fighting style goes without saying, but the question is when do you teach a novice this and what mindset does that give? I will stick with my method for now, as it is yeilding greater results, but i appreciate any insights.
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Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 11:43 pm
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Hey Jeremy
I think your are correct in you perception, Philippe Willuame pointed out awhile back that there is a list of 17 thing's in Ringeck he call's "the true master strike's" i am not sure which page of the Lindholm translation it is on.
here is the list from Philippe's translation.
1. Zornhau 2. krumphau 3. zwerch 4. schiller 5. schaittler 6.vier leger 7. vier versetzt 8. nachreisen 9. uberlaufen 10. absetz 11. durchwechsel 12. zuck 13. durchlaufen 14. abschneiden 15. hende druck 16. heng 17.winding
After seeing this i looked in Goliath, Doebringer, and Ringeck and sure enough the same list was in all three, and the way they list them is basicly the order they write about them with the 5 hidden strike's being first I think it is because they can teach everything else, I think Ringeck coined the term "Master strike's" (I could be wrong) Lichtenauer said "befre displacing, gaurd yourself, set yourself for advantage" which is exactly what these do if you use any one of these they lead right to other thing's in the list of 17, IE you throw a zwerch it is blocked this leads you right into hengen and winding, The opponent tense's to strike you use nachreisen and press the hand's and go to uberlaufen.
I see most of the text as example's of how to use the 17 principle's i think we are supposed to learn proper use of the principle's and all i see in the book's is example's of how to to use them, i do not see the book's teaching us technique's just using technique's to illustrate how the principle's work.
Hopefully that is clear and i do not sound insane, I think you are well on your way though.
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Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 3:23 am
Post subject: Re: Teacher Strikes
Note that prior to Meyer there were no "master strikes," only the "five strikes" or the "secret strikes."
The meaning of master has warped and changed so much between Ringeck to Meyer and from Meyer to us that you're right, it's hard to really even try to touch the subject...so we generally stay away from it. There are no masters today, and there are very few "teachers," for that matter, either. There are senior students, sure. But who's really a flat-out teacher? I like you comment that we are all scholars trying to revive lost knowledge.
Those 17 things, the "hauptstuecke" or "chief techniques" are an excellent base for any Longsword curriculum. Likewise, however a few things reacure in the teachings that are not blatantly in the hauptstuecke. These are fundamentals upon which the whole art rests:
Distance and Reach
Footwork (the source of all fighting)
Wrestling (the other source of all fighting)
Timing (cf. Silver's true times and vor/nach/indes)
None of these are in the 17, but they arguably have more to do with winning a fight than a krump does.
I really like your implication, though, that the "master strikes" are "teaching strikes;" which is to say that they are boiled-down, fundamental versions of what can be done. Practice these five, I think it says, and you'll figure out the rest. Works for me.
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Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 3:39 am
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Hello jereymy
This is the passage jeff is mentioning
Das ist der text von den stucken der zedeln.
Zorn haw, krump, zwerch, hat schiller, mitt schaittler, alber; versetzt, nach-raysen überlauff, haw setzet, durch wechsel, zuck, durch lauff, abschnie, hende druck, heng, vnd mitt blössen, schlach, vach streych, stich, mitt stossen.
Glosa.(18 r )
Mörck, hie werden genampt die rechten haüptstucke der kunst deß langen schwerts. wie yettlichs besunder haist mit dem naman, daß du die dester bas versten kündest. Der ist sibenzechen an der zal vnd heben sich an den funff hewen an.
Item nun mörck: der erst haw haist der zorn haw, der ander der krump haw, der drit der zwer haw, der viert der schill haw, der funfft der schaitel haw; der sechst: daß sind die vier hütten, das sybent die vier versetzen, das acht: die nachraysen, das neindt: die überlauffen, das zehend: die absetzen, daß aylfft: daß durchwechßlen, das zwülfft: daß zucken, daß dryzehend: die durchläuffen, daß vierzehend: die abschnyden, daß funffzehend: die hend trucken, daß sechzehend: die hengen, sibenzehend: daß sind die winden. Vnnd wie du dich mitt den hengen und winden enplösen solt, vnd wie du alle vorgenampte stuck tryben solt, das vindestu alles her nach geschriben.
Here is the pieces of the manual
Zorn haw, krump, zwerch, hat schiller, mitt schaittler, alber; versetzt, nachreisen überlauff, haw setzet, durch wechsel, zuck, durchlauff, abschnie, hende druck, heng, vnd mitt blössen, schlach, vach streych, stich, mitt stossen.
Mark, here are named the true master strikes from the art of fencing with the long sword, (yettlichs from eitel) which are hastily separated/presented by name so that you can better understand their secrets. (as in break/crack; verstend=the darkness bestern). They are 17 in number (an der zalh=in number) and they are abeted/suborned to the five strikes: (anheben= anheben, anstiften)
Item now mark: (name of the pieces see German text) And how you are to loose/unattach/break (emplosen=ebtlosem=losen) yourself with the hengen and winden and how you are to use/do all the pieces above mentioned, that you will find hereafter written.
So you see he used hauptstucke which is literally head pieces so master strike is a kind of modern language abuse.
vnd heben sich an den funff hewen an. Is sometime translated by and the five strike are first. But I think it is incorrect as heben reflect to the there is 17.
Suborned may be a little bit strong, as it carries a notion of unlawfulness, but I think the text says that the 12 other pieces flow from the 5 strikes.
PS I agree with jeff understanding that the pieces are concrete example (ie technique) to illustrate an underlying principle.
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Will Adamson
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Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 6:10 pm
Post subject: Re: Teacher Strikes
Does anyone know of any similar situation in other martial arts instruction? I can't even think of anything in any sort of educational system period. I don't doubt that the tactic would work (actually it would probably keep someone practicing longer when they are new if it didn't drive them away because of frustration) but it just flies in the face of convention. Gotta love that!
Perhaps this is another example of the wonderful peculiarity of the sword arts of the time.
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jeremy pace
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Location: Oklahoma City OK
Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 7:33 am
Post subject: Re: Teacher Strikes
In reference to what part exactly? Or just the situation in general? And frustration imo is usually caused by presentation.
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Will Adamson
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Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 9:06 pm
Post subject: Re: Teacher Strikes
I mean the backwards nature of starting someone out with the more complicated techniques instead of the more basic stuff. I'm just wondering if there are other instances of martial arts using this philosophy.
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 7:41 am
Post subject: Re: Teacher Strikes
Meyer says,
"as the Master Strikes will be named, not that one can thus fully use the weapon Rightly, and Master this art so soon, but that from them one can Master all proper artful elements which will be acted on from knowing them here,"
Essentialy, you can't be a master swordsman from just knowing the strikes, but the master strikes were tools for learning all the "artful elements" of swordsmanship?
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jeremy pace
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 8:13 am
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Meaning that all the finer points can be taught inherently through these cuts. After you teach someone proper timing for zornhaus (or any mcut really) then you have taught them indes, sword deflection, and triangle step as well. So why teach them one at a time when one lesson covers all three in a practical mindset of an attack?
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:14 am
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Heck, let's try it. Here's what may be inferred...
He who strikes you from above, Wrathful Strike point concludes, Would he first ward, Take off high without driving. To the strong again, Wind stab stab first, take it farther. Mark this well, strike stab stance, light or hard. Immediately and After truly onward the fight will not be awkward. Should the fight roam above, below will he be shamed. In all windings, Strike, stab, cut, learn to find, also should you not test, strike stab or slice, in all engagements, you will lose the mastery.
-The three wisdoms
-Winding, Feeling, parts of the sword involved with,
-Nach and Indes is mentioned but no Vor. Being defensive?! This would help with timing. See Krumphau for Vor
-Breaking what comes "from above"
-Easy to learn "bad peasent strike" as Goliath refers it
-the Four Openings and how to break them
-Very versitile technique and the most described of the five.
Arc out nimbly, throw your point to the hands, Arc to whom would attack, striding much allows strikes.
Arc strike to the flat and you will weaken the master. When it clashes above then stand off so will I praise it. Strike an arc not a short, show changes through with it. Arc to him who attacks the noble war will be in the Before. Thus he does not know where the before is without driving.
-to displace with the flat
-How to "change through"
-Vor is now mentioned. Noble war.
-Other masters describe it being able to break over and under strikes from his right. This strike then would defend any left and right openings while the Zorn and Zwerch defend your upper openings. Over running defends your lower openings
Cross takes what comes from the Roof, Cross with the strong, mark your work with it. Cross to the Plough, fly hard to the Ox. That is you cross to the head with a spring. Feints mislead from below against his intent to move
-Breaks anything from above
Inverting forces running through with grappling too, know to take the elbow and spring on the way. Feinting twice hits with a slice, step forward to the left and allow nothing
-Running Through by inverting
-More feinting
Glancing breaks what the buffalo strikes or stabs. Strike shortly where he changes through facing him on. Glance to the point and take his throat without force. Glance above to his head, your leading hand above.
-How to break changing through
-How to break stabs, since this breaks the plough and long point which are major stabbing stances. Can deflect strikes.
The top of the face is endangered with your turn, the purpose is to take what comes from the Crown, cut through the crown then break hard as the strike hits his, withdraw with a slice.
-Slicing (Schnitt) and Hand Pressing
-Breaks the fool guard. I propose this covers two areas, Over Running and Traveling After. If you attack below the belt line at the lower openings, you would stand in something similar to the Alber stance as you finish your strike and would be exposed to a Scheitelhau. Also, if you cut from above and you miss, you would end in the Alber stance. Thus travel after with a scheitelhau on his head.
1. Zornhau
2. krumphau
3. zwerch
4. schiller
5. schaittler
6.Vier Leger - Discussed in each Master Strike
7. Vier Versetz - Discussed in each Master Strike
8. nachreisen - see Scheitelhau
9. uberlaufen - see Scheitelhau
10. absetz - Not really discussed. Perhaps Schielhau since that deals with mainly thrusting?
11. durchwechsel - How to make it with the Krumphau, break it with the Schielhau
12. zuck - See Zwerchhau
13. durchlaufen - See Zwerch hau
14. abschneiden - See Scheitelhau
15. hende druck - See Scheitelhau
16. heng - ??? Implyed with all the master strikes?
17.winding - See Zornhau
Is this what is meant? Comments?
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Aaron Jones
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 7:16 am
Post subject: Re: Teacher Strikes
I had a similar thought a while back in an e-mail discussion with Jeff Gentry. I was thinking that each strike and its associated techniques were almost lessons in some fundamental. I think the list I had was:
Zornhau-The most basic of strikes, teaches winding.
Krumphau-The success of this strike seems to rest on the footwork, particularly sidestepping.
Zwerchau-I believe that this strike illustrates the concept of simeltaneous attack and defense.
Schielhau-More and more, this strike sounds like a zwerchau turned 90 degrees, so it still attacks and defends, but I think that it also moves your opponent's sword aside, teaching you how to open your lines of attack.
Schietelhau-This strike seems to teach distance.
Take a man and give him a hand weapon of pretty much any sort. He has no knowledge of techniques, but he has a full grasp of how to continue attacks after parries and blocks, proper footwork and stepping, how to attack while closing his opponent's lines of attack, how to open lines into his opponent, and how to control distance. That man would be difficult to defeat.
While I tried to pull out a single principle from each strike, I like how your list shows all the elements encapsulated in each. Weird how everything keps coming back to the fundamentals
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Zach Palfreyman
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:47 am
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I agree that they could teach you the fundamentals, b/c they're basically incorporated into the strikes to begin with. But I'm not sure about them being just 'teaching strikes'. In Dobringer it says something like, here are five strikes and four guards- this is all you need. I think it is pretty straight-forward as being, this is the stuff you want to use, rather than this is the stuff you want to practice so you can learn the stuff you want to use.
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jeremy pace
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:20 am
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My point is though that werent most of the manuals built as instructional guides? If Doebringer says this is all you need, well again thats not very specific.... this is all you need in a fight? or this is all you need to work on when i am not around? I think this issue can be approached a few ways... just wanted to bounce this off you gents and see the response.
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Zach Palfreyman
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:04 pm
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Well I was only paraphrasing from memory. He says more like Liechtenauer holds only these four guards, four guards only and leave the common ones alone. If you want the exact wording, you'd have to look it up; I believe he starts talking about the guards in detail on page "32 R" which is about page 32 or 33 in the pdf.
I agree that they will teach you fundimentals, but there are other important things to learn for any cut to work. Like stepping, distance, timing, measure, etc. Without a good sense of distance for example, then you'd have two guys swinging at each other even when they aren't in range, or not swinging when they are in range. So I very much find that these are your actual 5 primary cuts, not just teaching aids.
Another quote would be that exersize does well without the Art (ie art of swordplay), but the art does nothing without the exersize. He also says the Art had been around for hundreds of years before he wrote the book. Which I am assuming means lots of stuff has already been tried out, and they now know the best stuff to use (ie the Art).
So I would conclude from this that someone who only studies techniques w/o practice will not be a good swordsman, but if someone practiced swinging around his waster out back with intent, even without any previous knowledge of techniques he could become somewhat competent at swordfighting. And the 5 primary guards and strikes he gives are the best ones of the Art, not simply stuff to teach you stuff to discover it on your own. Otherwise his advice would simply be go out back and try out some stuff. But he does agree with you that someone who knew none of the techniques but had a grasp on the fundimentals could still do reasonabily well (that's basically part of what he is saying with the exersize/art quote).
One last thing I wanted to add about your question for "all you need. All I need in a fight? All you need when I'm not around?" He says a number of times, that it is good for play or in earnest. So 'all you need' is fairly inclusive, both for practice and in war.
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jeremy pace
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Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:42 am
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Well when we do drills we dont just do them standing still. I think all the masterstrikes give instruction on the fundamentals. To perform them properly you have to have timing/distance/footwork/a good sense of blade geometry. In order to perform shiller properly for instance you need all these. If you can do it, hit the other guy, and not get hit then you are using all those basics. Now, when i show a beginner a more advanced combination they say things like, "ohhh ok. you mean to do this like a zwerch where it protects me from the above strike as i hit!"
My thoughts on all of it is like this (and completely conjecture)
If i lived in the 14th-18th century and i had the phenomenal chance to put part of my art into a written work for either upselling people on my skill or passing down for others to learn, then what would i put into it when i had limited resources such as space/funding? Well i wouldnt put my absolute best techniques because i believe in secrecy and wouldnt want someone to use them against me. Maybe just the beginnings of those manuvers and some thoughts on how to proceed from there like possible avenues of attack etc. I really dont think the masters wrote for us or they would have included more simple things like basic footwork. They were competing with rival schools of thought probably very similar to EMA. Here is my skill in a form you swordsmen can understand and here are some of the methods i use for teaching it. See the differences in what i do and envy my students. Again though, this is all conjecture. The historical aspect is interesting but not what i really want to learn. IMHO most historians change their stories so much (with good reason im sure!) it is a full time job to keep up with it all.
Our group is doing smashing! I am working with people younger and some older and i have to say the youngsters pick up on things a bit faster but are usually still more intimidated by getting hit. The older folks are just rowdier! Not afraid to try and halfsword or use ringen. I still think the small group i showed the guards and masterstrikes first has a better grasp on everything and are exceeding my expectations. I half expected to lose them all to thinking this was too complicated, but it seems the reverse was true. I think it was Mr Bill Welch (sp?) who said to keep sword work simple and not too technical and i agreed with him then as much as i do now. And i have to say it is true Bill. Preach on brother!
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Single Gal and Our Public Schools
Apr 17, 2007 by Single Gal Comments (33)
Though some of you think that I loathe the yuppie culture of Willow Glen, it really is a beautiful area and I realize that residents pay an arm and a leg to live there and maintain their million-dollar homes. I recently drove to Willow Glen for dinner at a friend's house with two of the aforementioned yuppies (on their home turf no less). As I drove past Willow Glen Elementary, I thought how sad it was that most people who live in those expensive homes don't send their kids to the local public school, putting them into private schools instead.
City Hall Diary: The Arts Make Downtown
Apr 16, 2007 by Pierluigi Oliverio Comments (17)
When I was a child, my family and I would patronize the downtown. I fondly remember attending shows at the Center for the Performing Arts and the San Jose Symphony. Like many families, we would walk to Original Joes after the shows.
The arts act like candles for the downtown, shedding light on the wonderful museums, restaurants and other amenities that draw people out of their homes and to the city center. Whether it's theater or music, the arts brings people to the downtown core. Without the arts, our downtown would have ceased to exist.
San Jose Police Department Hires Don Imus
Apr 13, 2007 by John McEnery IV Comments (21)
Recently Canned Shock-Jock to Take Over as Department Spokesman
In response to recent allegations that San Jose police officers use excessive force in a disproportionate amount against Latinos and African-Americans, San Jose Police Chief Rob Davis announced late Thursday, in a hastily thrown together news conference, that the department had hired shock-jock Don Imus as its new spokesman and public relations liaison to smooth things over.
Ballpoint Abstractions
Apr 12, 2007 by Jack Van Zandt Comments (1)
For those of you who think creating modern art doesn't require dedication, you should take a look at the exhibition of works by Korean artist Il Lee ("Ballpoint Abstractions") currently on display at the San Jose Museum of Art. You will be amazed. I did not know that such intense, focused dedication was possible. Why do I say that? Lee's work is produced by scribbling on paper and canvas with a ballpoint pen—weeks, months and years of scribbling, millions upon millions of scribbles placed just where he wants them to create his intended visual effects.
The Great Monte Sereno Fence Conspiracy
Apr 11, 2007 by Tom McEnery Comments (28)
The results are in and the sound and fury are subsiding: the Mexican Heritage Plaza is still in the red, the San Jose Police Department arrests more minorities than their ratio in the population, and people are still skeptical of sports facilities. And, in a news flash from Monte Sereno, neighbors are fighting over a fence. There does not seem to be much else of excitement in the paper these days.
Single Gal and What is Open Government?
Apr 10, 2007 by Single Gal Comments (76)
The recent news about Lew Wolff and his "secret" plans to bring an Earthquakes stadium to San Jose while converting industrial land to homes in South San Jose to help fund the project, has brought up a whole array of questions from the public about Chuck Reed's administration and their promise of "open government."
City Hall Diary: Historic Gem Meets Structural Deficit
Apr 9, 2007 by Pierluigi Oliverio Comments (30)
Do you remember your 8th grade graduation? I do. I graduated from Hoover Middle School in 1984 at the Municipal Rose Garden Park in the historic Rose Garden neighborhood. I remember the day perfectly. I wore my best collared shirt with slacks and sported a "bowl-style" haircut. The sun was shining, the smell of roses lingered in the air, and the freshly-mowed grass was dark green. I remember walking through the pristine gardens with the girl whom I had a crush on. Students and parents took family photos in the gardens with the colorful roses as a natural backdrop.
Ferrets Join South Bay Labor Council
Apr 6, 2007 by John McEnery IV Comments (29)
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In an unlikely partnership that has Ferrets Anonymous members grasping victory from the jaws of defeat, the South Bay Labor Council and the illegal ferret group have joined forces, setting a precedent that has other lobbying organizations redefining what it means to recruit.
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
Apr 5, 2007 by Jack Van Zandt Comments (26)
With a clear mandate from the voters and armed with his popular reform agenda, Mayor Reed dragged the old-guard San Jose City Council Members by their hair to a unanimous vote authorizing the taking of the first baby steps toward ending the excesses of the Gonzales era. That's more than a full measure of ifs, ands and buts, I know, but could this really be the beginning of the beginning of the end of the eight year free-for-all? Is our council going to go back through the looking glass without some kicking, screaming or scheming? If these reforms are going to work, every single member of the council has to voluntarily follow them to the letter. Excuse me if I think this may be a bit overoptimistic.
They're Back!
Apr 4, 2007 by Tom McEnery Comments (27)
As tempting as it is to write this week on the navel gazing of the San Jose Police Department and its study of itself suggesting some important and disturbing targeting of minorities, I will save that until another day. My topic today is the one that refuses to go away, the Tombstone ("the town too tough to die") of our time. It is the scam of the century, the development too lucrative to die: Coyote Valley. Like Freddy Krueger, no matter how many times it is declared dead in innumerable study sessions and elections or in the pronouncements of mayors and budget directors and editorial writers, the new city of sprawl and delusion keeps coming back. No one can drive a stake in its heart, protected as it is by the woolly thinking of certain council members, the Hessians of the lobbying cult, and an impenetrable Kevlar vest of greenbacks and cynicism.
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BC Provincial Court Decisions data is now available online in dashboard displays as part of a new open data project by the regional government. How does this project suggest a city should monitor its legal systems and measure citizen access to justice, safety, and security? Is this project showing communities how to use open data or is it raising more questions that it answers…
French Dashboard Software Service BIME Analytics recently worked with Canada's British Columbia government on improving open data access to BC provincial court decisions justice data through dashboard displays.
With a three-week deadline to create the dashboards, the BIME Analytics team was able to create a series of dashboard visualizations to monitor the BC region's justice system.
"The dashboards present interactive data visualizations displaying information geographically and broken down into easily accessible, user-friendly graphs and pie charts. Users are able to drill-down and search statistics from individual regions or courthouses. Statistics include the number of new court cases, months to case conclusion, court hours and scheduled court appearances for the three levels of court in BC," explains BIME's website.
The open data initiative is part of a policy framework documented in British Columbia's Green Paper Modernizing the British Columbia Justice System. That document identified several key barriers to using data for problem solving in the justice system, most notably "underdeveloped systems thinking".
The Paper proposes a possible solution as:
"The establishment of performance metrics, and the sharing of targets and progress across the system, with government, and with citizens, would become central to system policy and practice."
The BC Justice Dashboards could well be the start of such a system of performance metrics, but how useful is the data displayed and how can civil rights groups use the dashboards to monitor the performance of their justice system? One key metric not explored in the dashboard is the state's operational budget for the department that oversees justice, the Attorney General. Around the time the dashboards were being launched, the British Columbia Public Interest Advocacy Centre sent an open letter to the Government questioning statements that suggested funding increases to justice budgets, when in fact, the opposite was the case.
Where does this justice data fit into a societal concept map connecting citizen rights, safety, security and equity? What models best describe how a justice system should serve a society and how well do the BC Dashboards represent such a model?
Having only been launched in March this year, site visitor statistics are limited, but SEMRUsh reports that around 18 unique visitors review the open data webpages daily. Alexa data suggests they read 2.6 pages each visit.
Check back soon for analysis and views by leading experts on the BC Provincial Court Decisions open data project and how civil rights groups can use this type of data in monitoring a city's justice system.


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MAINE TOWNSHIP — Mary Swanson has worked in senior services for more than three decades, including the past 12 years as the director of MaineStreamers, a social group for residents aged 55 and up. Prior to her post with Maine Township she served as program coordinator at the village of Niles Senior Center. Through MaineStreamers, Swanson organizes educational programs and recreational activities that encourage socialization, learning, and independence among elderly residents.
Q: What inspired you to pursue work in senior services?
A: My whole life I have been helping seniors. As a young child I would help my elderly neighbors. I believe it's been just something I always liked to do. While in college, I took classes in gerontology and the rest is history.
Q: What do you like the most about your job?
A: It's extremely rewarding to offer trips, classes and programs to make people's retirement years both fun and challenging. Last year I offered a Danube River tour. I had seniors say it was a lifelong dream fulfilled. I also appreciate my wonderful staff and the elected township officials who fully support the MaineStreamers program in many ways.
Q: In what ways does MaineStreamers enhance seniors' lives?
A: There are so many ways that I believe we enhance their lives. They appreciate all the opportunities we offer to keep them involved and enjoying life. Most importantly, I believe it's the relationships they establish. I have seniors who have lost a spouse, so many of the MaineStreamers take it upon themselves to watch over each other.
Q: How do you determine the groups' programming and activities?
A: I meet quarterly with the Advisory Council that consists of MaineStreamers who offer advice and suggestions on all aspects of the MaineStreamer program. After that, I work with staff to develop an action plan. I also read many different publications, such as newspapers and travel magazines, that help me keep up-to-date on the interests of seniors. It's a lifelong learning thing for me, too.
Q: What is your favorite MaineStreamer event?
A: I would have to say the 90-Plus Birthday Party. I have been doing this type of program throughout my career. Maine Township invites residents that are 90 years of age or older to an event held during May in honor of Older Americans Month. Each attendee gets a certificate, a corsage/flower and a nice lunch. They are also recognized by the Maine Township elected officials. Last year we had over 80 residents celebrate their 90-plus years with two of them being over the age 100.
Q: What are the benefits to staying active later in life?
A: I believe being connected with others helps seniors remain active and by being active they maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Q: How do you encourage seniors to stay active and social?
A: First of all, my wonderful staff and I try to make everyone feel welcome by encouraging them to participate in different activities. I also feel that the MaineStreamers are never alone because they are with us. We offer a variety of programs that a MaineStreamer can choose from so we just have to encourage them to try something new and they often do.
Q: What are the biggest issues affecting seniors today?
A: There are always the worries of health issues and money problems. But I believe it is those seniors who no longer have family nearby who occasionally need our help. Nowadays people move for various reasons such as job relocation. This might cause a senior to become isolated and that is why I think programs such the one Maine Township offers is a blessing. And it's free to join.


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- Jareth Majere 2012/06/13 13:32:43NoI made sure of it. I packed the underside of my bed so tight, a flea couldn't have fit down there. Fixing the closet was a bit trickier, damn accordion doors...
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- Lanikai 2012/06/12 18:01:36YesAnd I thought the stuffed animals were staring at me and had to turn them around before I could sleep. I checked my closet multiple times before I went to sleep AND had to have a night light-still do- and I have continual night terrors.
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I've come across some trees from some bulk purchases I've made, and I can not determine if these are LEGO or "compatible" parts. Any ideas? The tree on the left is an official tree but the one in the middle is an odd aqua color, and the one to the right is very similar. Neither the middle nor right trees have any LEGO stamps on them anywhere, which is why I'm pretty sure they are from something "compatible" but figured I'd see if anyone else could identify them. My apologies for the photography.
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According to the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees, "The specific impact of the sequestration meat-cleaver on America's national parks is becoming clearer and even more alarming."
Natchez Trace Parkway acting superintendent Dale Wilkerson said the Parkway still is adjusting its actual plans.
"Like every other federal agency, we are planning for the effects of sequestration should it happen," he said.
The 444-mile roadway stretches through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
Wilkerson said he is hopeful that Congress and the White House can reach an agreement before March 1.
Sequestration will result in steep budget cuts, requiring many federally funded programs to cut hours of workers and facilities.
According to the CNPSR, the following cuts can be expected at national parks in the Southeast:
• The Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee will see a reduction in seasonal employees, causing the closure of 25 rest room areas one day a week, affecting more than 200,000 visitors.
"We would not be able to bring on as many seasonal employees and that would have an impact on visitor services," Wilkerson said.
He reiterated that plans are still being considered and no final decision regarding cuts has been made.
The Natchez Trace Parkway hires 50 to 60 seasonal employees annually.
Law enforcement personnel would not be affected, Wilkerson said.
• The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina will close five campgrounds and picnic areas affecting more than 54,000 visitors. The reduction in staff will result in reduced road maintenance and increased time for emergency responses for more than 35,000 vehicles per day on several heavily travelled routes in the Cades Cove District as well as the thoroughfares between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and between Gatlinburg and Cherokee, N.C.


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Saturday is special for the Havre High tennis team. With basically only one home date on its home schedule, the Ponies want to make the most of Saturday's Havre Invitational Tennis Tournament.
Family, friends and fans will get a chance to see the powerhouse Ponies compete against local tennis teams at the Havre High tennis courts. If early results have any bearing, it should be an exciting day. The Ponies are heavily favored in both the boys and girls divisions.
Second-year head coach George Ferguson hopes the familiar confines, the lack of an early bus trip and plenty of support will be more than enough motivation for his teams.
"This should be an exciting weekend for them because it is our only chance to play at home," Ferguson said. "Plus we get a chance to have all of our JV kids play."
Ferguson is also equally enthused about the invitational tournament format, which will be the first for most of the teams competing.
"It's big because we are playing in more of a tournament setting," Ferguson said. "I get a chance to see our kids compete in that format and they can get a lot of matches if they keep winning."
The tournament will be broken up in different divisions as team's No. 1 and 2 singles players and doubles teams will compete in respective divisions, while the No. 3 and No. 4's will be in a separate division.
"It sets up for some very competitive matches," Ferguson said.
However, the Ponies should be a little more than competitive on both sides.
After missing some key players at last weekends tourney in Conrad, the Pony boys will have a full roster of players ready for Saturday.
In the singles, No. 1 player Kyle Baltrusch will look to build off a solid weekend and barring a major upset should be playing in the finals. With his smooth all-around game, Baltrusch was barely touched last weekend.
Baltrusch could very well be meeting a familiar face in the finals. Havre's No.2 player, Chase Castloo, is more than capable of reaching the finals with his booming serve and solid forehand.
The Ponies' remaining singles players of Scott Miller and Ryan Kinholt have played well of late and should be a factor in their division.
The Ponies biggest push should come from Cut Bank and Lewistown.
"Our boys singles is pretty strong with the likes of Kyle, Chase, Scott and Ryan," Ferguson said. "But Brian McDivitt of Cut Bank is a steady player and Michael Richter of Lewistown is also solid. It should be a good bracket."
In the doubles, Havre's No. 1 team of Gary Wagner and Marc Mariani are the undisputed favorite, having rolled through just about every team they have faced in the past two years.
"Obviously, Gary and Marc are the favorite," Ferguson said. "They have never lost to any team that will be in attendance this weekend. They are playing pretty well for how early it is in the season."
Havre's No. 2 team of Coda Tchida and Billy Wagner are also playing well and should win some matches.
"Cut Bank has a very good team in Kyle Lewis and Jeff Larson, while Lewistown's team of Stephen and Matt Greuner are also strong," Ferguson said. "The double should still be competitive even though Marc and Gary are the favorite."
The HHS girls had a full squad for the first time last weekend and it showed, as they crushed opponents in Conrad.
Havre will once again be at full strength for this weekend and should have several players vying for titles.
Senior Amy McLain is back to defend her singles title as Havre's No. 1 player. McLain has been very consistent as of late. She could get pushed by teammate Megan Rice, Havre's No. 2 player. Rice has been playing good tennis as of late, which has Ferguson pleased.
"Amy is the heavy favorite, but I really believe that Megan has a chance to do really well this weekend," Ferguson said. "Conrad has a good player in Kristi Reis and Chester also has some talented players. Monica Thackeray of Chinook is a player that should be in the mix as well.
In the lower bracket, Havre has three players that should have success. Karissa Olson, Katie Mariani and Christen Kittelson are more than capable of putting together enough good matches to grab a title.
The doubles portion should be tough, but it could have been tougher. Unfortunately, Lewistown's top team of Devin Nelson and Alira Carpenter won't be playing this weekend, which removes a potential title winner from the bracket.
"It's tough," Ferguson said. "We really wanted to a chance to play against Nelson and Carpenter early on, but it still should be plenty competitive."
With Nelson and Carpenter gone, Havre's No. 1 team of Steph Flatau and Keelie Solomon should be the prohibitive favorite. The No. 2 team of Kari Gorder and Kristi Hollingshead played extremely well last weekend and should push to playing late in the tournament.
Their major competition should come from Cut Bank's Melanie Rice and Jessica Jacobsen, and Chester's Mary DeVries and Amanda Violett.
"The tournament is deep with plenty of talented players," Ferguson said. "It should be a fun day of tennis."
The Havre Invitational will get under way at 8 p.m. The No. 1 and No. 2 divisions will be played at the HHS tennis courts, while the lower division will be played at the upper tennis courts at MSU-Northern.


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i'd be interested in the battle ram depending on the condition.
My sell/trade list - vintage 80's toys - adding stuff all the time! http://www.blujay.com/beastor
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Check out LuFisto in action here!
Title History
- UWA (Ultimate Wrestling Alliance) Cruiserweight title defeating Mark Andrews (May 30, 1998 – Undefeated);
- ICW (Inter-Championship Wrestling) Provincial title defeating Serge Proulx (December 11, 1999 to Jan 8, 2000);
- ICW (Inter-Championship Wrestling) Provincial title defeating Serge Proulx (January 8, 2000 to February 26, 2000);
- ICW (Inter-Championship Wrestling) Tag Team titles w/Sexy Julie defeating Nico & Serge Saumon (February 10, 2001);
- ASW (All-Star Wrestling) Canadian title defeating J.C. Owens (July 2, 2001- Undefeated);
- ICW Tag Team titles w/Mr. Saturday Night defeating Twin Terrors and TNT Action (March 22, 2003 to May 24, 2003);
- LLF (Lucha Libre Feminil) EXTREME title defeating Princesa Sugey (December 13, 2003);
- SAW (Slam Angels Wrestling) World title defeating Kid Kady (January 21, 2004 to November 4, 2005);
- Evolution of Wrestling Super 8 Women's Champion by winning a Tournament in Quebec (September 4, 2005);
- CZW (Combat Zone Wrestling) Iron Man title defeating Kevin Steen (August 12, 2006);
LuFisto Career Highlights
In The Beginning:
- At the age of 16, Genny Goulet joined a wrestling school in her hometown of Sorel, Canada..
- June 27, 1997: Genny Goulet debuted as "Lucifer", a morbid character, dressed all in black..
- Late 1997: Lucifer moved on to Montreal to work for several different wrestling promotions..
- Lucifer changed her name (and gimmick) to "Lucy Fer", a more flamboyant character..
- Lucy Fer began a successful career in inter-gender matches travelling all-over Canada & Eastern-United States..
- Lucy Fer was also known to work as a referee on various wrestling shows from time-to-time.
Precious Lucy:
- 1999: "Precious" Lucy became well-known for her hardcore wrestling style and bloody matches..
- Precious Lucy started working for the famous Jacques Rougeau promotion in Montreal..
- December 1999: Precious Lucy won the ICW Provincial title, the first woman to do so..
- Lucy took inter-gender matches to the extreme with barb-wire, tables, ladders, thumbtacks, chains, chairs and various other weapons..
- Precious Lucy also wrestled in the Calgary area and nearby provinces where she met many members of the well-known family, the Harts..
- 2000: Precious Lucy worked some matches in Tennessee, for the National Wrestling Alliance promotion..
- Precious Lucy was also named official commissionner by the ICW and won the ICW Tag Team titles with Sexy Julie.
The First Lady of Hardcore – Precious Lucy:
- Precious Lucy joined the Hardcore Wrestling Federation and was given the nickname of "First Lady of Hardcore"..
- Lucy teamed up with huge J.C. Owens and going up against Jack Damage and Pitbull in a barb-wire table deathmatch!
- September 2002: Precious Lucy suffered a bad injury on her right knee located in the intern meniscus and the ACL..
- December 7, 2002: Precious Lucy returned to ICW to explain her injury and her intentions upon returning..
- ~~~Lucy was attacked by Sexy Julie and Nico le Prince with a chain and steel chair until Ludger Proulx made the save.
Japan and Mexico (Changed Name To "Lufisto"):
- August 24, 2003: Precious Lucy started for the A-to-Z promotion in Japan under the name LuFisto..
- Precious Lucy (aka LuFisto) has also wrestled with a women's promotions out of Monterrey, Mexico.
Canada (Changed Name To "Lufisto"):
- May 23, 2004–ACW/NWA in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec: LuFisto defeated Sweet Cherry and Julie Red Fox in a 3-WAY..
- May 29, 2004–CWA Montreal: Michael Von Payton defeated Ruffy Silverstein & LuFisto in Montreal..
- July 2, 2004–Mid Summer Madness: Julie Red Fox defeated LuFisto in Montreal, Quebec…
- August 28, 2004–CWA: LuFisto defeated Abid Mansuor (manager) in a whipping match..
- September 25, 2004–CWA: Michael Von Payton defeated LuFisto in a "towel" match..
- October 23, 2004–CWA: Sweet Cherrie & LuFisto defeated Tank & MVP & Misty Haven..
- December 11, 2004–NWA Quebec: Tank defeated LuFisto..
- September 4, 2005: LuFisto won the Evolution of Wrestling Super 8 Womens Tournament in Quebec City, Quebec..
- ~~~~LuFisto beat Liz Drey (1st round) and Julie Red Fuxx (2nd round) and Kacey Diamond (in the Finals)..
- September 23, 2005–SuperGirls: LuFisto defeated Pyro in a match early in the show..
- ~~~~Rebecca Knox defeated LuFisto to win the Supergirls title after Scotty Mac power bombed LuFisto through a Table.
Missionaries of Violence (LuFisto & Sexxxy Eddy):
- April 15, 2006 – CZW: LuFisto made her debut with CZW and attacked Pandora but then Adam Flash & B-Boy beat her up!
- April 22, 2006–IWS: Missionaries of Violence (Sexxy Eddy & LuFisto) defeated Jagger W. Bush & Shayne Hawke..
- May 13, 2006–CPW – Night of Champions: Misty Haven & Portia Perez defeated LuFisto & Moonlight..
- May 27, 2006–GCW: Team Sailor Moon (LuFisto/Cherry Bomb/Darkstone) beat Team Rocket (Timothy Dalton/Pandora/Steve Brown),
- ~~~~LATER ON IN THE MAIN EVENT: LuFisto & Mark Jaguar defeated Michael Elgin & Tiana Ringer in a mixed tag match….
- June 3, 2005–IWS: Lufisto & Eddy beat SLI-USA and The Rock & Cock Express and The Soprano Family in a 4-WAY..
- August 12, 2006 – CZW: Larry Sweeney defeated LuFisto by pinfall using the secone rope for leverage..
- June 10, 2006 – CZW: Adam Flash & Pandora defeated Sexxxy Eddy & LuFisto in a Mixed tag team match..
- July 8, 2006–International Wrestling Syndicate: Lufisto defeated Dru Onyx..
- August 12, 2006 – CZW: The Forefathers of CZW defeated Blackout and The Canadians in an All Out War Cage match..
- ~~~~The Canadians = Kevin Steen & LuFisto & Frankie The Mobster & El Generico..
- ~~~~The Forefathers of CZW = Justice Pain & Nick Gage & Eddie Kingston…
- ~~~~Team Blackout = Ruckus & Sabian & Joker & Robbie Minero..
- ~~~~During the match: LuFisto pinned her own team-mate Kevin Steen to capture the CZW Iron Man title!
- August 26, 2006–IWS: The Hardcore Ninjaz beat The Missionaries of Violence (Sexxxy Eddy/LuFisto) to retain the Tag Titles..
- September 9, 2006 – CZW Chri$ Ca$h Memorial: LuFisto won the Chris Cash Memorial Battle Royal!
- September 9, 2006 – CZW: Defeated B-Boy with help from Nate Webb to retain the CZW Iron Man title..
- September 30, 2006–IWS: Lionel Knight & Christopher Bishop defeated Missionaries of Violence (Sexxxy Eddy & LuFisto)..
- October 14, 2006 – Combat Zone Wrestling: LuFisto defeated DJ Hyde to retain the CZW Iron Man Title!
- October 22, 2006–SHIMMER Volume #7: "The Latina Sensation" Mercedes Martinez defeated LuFisto….
- October 22, 2006–SHIMMER Volume #8: LuFisto defeated Allison Danger by chokeout submission..
- October 28, 2006–Jersey All Pro Wrestling: Alicia & Lufisto defeated Melissa Stripes & Alexa Thatcher
- October 29, 2006–Stranglehold Wrestling: Won an 8-Person King of the Death Match Tournament in Toronto..
- ~~~~LuFisto beat Juggernaut (1st Rnd) | Beat Bill Skullion (2nd Rnd) | Beat Mad Man Pondo (Finals)..
- December 9, 2006 – CZW: Pandora's Box (The Messiah & Adam Flash & B-Boy) defeated Danny Havoc & Luke & LuFisto..
- ~~~~MAIN EVENT: Nick Gage defeated John Zandig and Lobo and LuFisto (last minute addition) in a Cage of Death match..
- January 10, 2007: LuFisto went on hiatus from active wrestling due to damaging 2 of her vertebrae and needed surgery.
The Return of LUFISTO:
- September 22, 2007–International Wrestling Syndicate: Damian defeated LuFisto in Montreal, Quebec …
- October 6, 2007–Sherbrooke Championship Wrestling: LuFisto guest refereed a 3-on-1 Handicap Hardcore match..
- October 20, 2007–GCW W.I.L.D.: LuFisto defeated Deanna Conda (1st Round) | LuFisto received a bye into the Finals.
- ~~~~Portia Perez defeated LuFisto in the Finals to capture the W.I.L.D. (Wrestling Independent Ladies Division) title!
- November 3, 2007–IWS: Shayne Hawke & EXesS beat The Missionaries of Violence (Sexxy Eddy & LuFisto)..
- November 10, 2007–CZW: Sabian defeated LuFisto to retain the CZW Junior Heavyweight title
- December 1, 2007–International Wrestling Syndicate: Crazy F'n Manny defeated LuFisto in an Old School IWS Death Match
- ~~~~Sexxxy Eddy's valet, Hottie Holly, caused a distraction while 2.0 (Jagged & Shane Matthews) attacked LuFisto from behind..
- December 8, 2007–CZW: Sabian (BLKOUT banned) defeated LuFisto to retain the CZW World Junior Heavyweight Title..
- ~~~~Sexxxy Eddy whacked LuFisto with a chair (Sabian attacked Sexxxy Eddy and hugged LuFisto in a sign of respect)….
- January 12, 2008–CZW: LuFisto defeated Mickie Knuckles following a Burning Hammer onto set-up chairs
- February 16, 2008–PWA Niagara: Stefany Sinclair vs. LuFisto ended in a No Contest because Juan Ortiz & Warhed interfered..
- ~~~~Juan Ortiz & Stefany Sinclair defeated LuFisto & Warhed (Juan Ortiz hit LuFisto with Mr. Floppy and pinned LuFisto)..
- July 5, 2008–SHIMMER Volume #19: LuFisto defeated Rain with the Burning Hammer…
- July 5, 2008–SHIMMER Volume #20: Cheerleader Melissa defeated LuFisto with a Kudoh Driver….
- October 19, 2008–SHIMMER Volume #21: LuFisto & Jennifer Blake defeated Portia Perez & Nicole Matthews in Match B..
- ~~~~The International Home Wrecking Crew (Rain & Jetta) defeated The Suicide Blondes (LuFisto & Jennifer Blake) in Match C..
- October 19, 2008–SHIMMER Volume #22: LuFisto defeated "The Croatian Panther" Wesna Busic in an International Dream Match
- November 30, 2008–GCW: LuFisto defeated Phil Latio in a Harcdore Intergender Match to retain the ALF Women's Title..
- 2008: LuFisto was named Quebec's Independent Female Wrestler of the year by http://www.quebechof.com.
- April 17, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Daizee Haze defeated LuFisto in a SHIMMER Showcase match..
- May 2, 2009–SHIMMER Volume #23: LuFisto defeated "The Rate Tank" Kellie Skater with a Burning Hammer..
- May 2, 2009–SHIMMER Volume #24: "The Croatian Panther" Wesna Busic w/Annie Social defeated LuFisto..
- May 3, 2009–SHIMMER Volume #25: LuFisto defeated Amber O'Neal by submission in the Jujigatame..
- May 3, 2009–SHIMMER Volume #26: MsChif defeated LuFisto with the Desecrater to retain the SHIMMER title..
- September 5, 2009–NCW Femmes Fatales: LuFisto defeated Cheerleader Melissa in Montreal, Quebec ..
- November 8, 2009–SHIMMER Volume 27: "Super Hardcore Anime" LuFisto vs. Amazing Kong ended in a Double Countout..
- November 8, 2009–SHIMMER: MsChif beat LuFisto and Amazing Kong in a 3-WAY Elimination match to retain the SHIMMER title..
- ~~~~Amazing Kong eliminated LuFisto to eliminate her… MsChif became the first person in SHIMMER history to pin Amazing Kong!
- April 10, 2010–SHIMMER Volume #29: LuFisto defeated Rachel Summerlyn by submission..
- April 10, 2010–SHIMMER Volume #30: LuFisto defeated Cat Power with the Burning Hammer..
- April 11, 2010–SHIMMER Volume #31: Hiroyo Matsumoto defeated LuFisto with the Backdrop Driver..
- April 2010: LuFisto suffered a stroke – no more details are known at this time.
- December 10, 2010–Jersey All Pro Wrestling: LuFisto defeated Kalamity in Rahway, New Jersey..
- December 11, 2010–Jersey All Pro Wrestling: JAPW Women's champion Sara Del Rey defeated LuFisto in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Dave Meltzer wrote (On February 2, 2011): LuFisto was scheduled to work for Union Pro Wrestling, an offshoot of DDT, tomorrow in Japan. When she arrived in Japan, the customs officials asked her the purpose of her trip and she said she was going to have a tryout for a job. What she didn't know is they had a file on her, with photos, a poster of the show and were ready for her. She was asked if she had a working visa and she said she didn't, and that the promoter didn't tell her anything about it (small promotions in Japan usually don't get visas for their wrestlers). The officer said he talked to the promoter who told them she knew she needed a visa (probably not honest). She was then sent back to Canada. They had files of other indie wrestlers scheduled to go to Japan over the next few weeks. LuFisto had a working visa from another promotion the last time she went. (thanks to Patric Laprade)
- BIG THANKS to LuFisto for being a great friend to the site over the years and helping a lot with this profile!


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If you have just had a new drywall built, the finishing off is easy enough to do yourself – assuming of course you have the basic know-how. However if you are still to build your drywall, you need look no further than Mr-Skill, where you can find a plastering and drywall expert to do the job for you perfectly. A drywall is an easy and neat way of partitioning or dividing a given area, and if space permits, you could gain an extra room by planning carefully.
Once your new wall is complete, you will need to sand it to provide a smooth and perfect surface for later painting or wallpapering. Wet sanding is far preferable to dry, simply because of all the dust and mess the latter method creates. In fact, one of our regular London plastering and drywall specialists far prefers the wet method of sanding as it makes for a much cleaner and healthier environment too. Let's see what is involved:
- The first step is to pop down to your local hardware supplier and buy a sponge specifically designed for the wet sanding process. It's not that expensive, but it is manufactured with an abrasive edge for sanding purposes, while the flip side is a sponge for wiping sludge away.
- Once you have your sponge, you need to dampen it, but don't saturate it in water because this will quickly soak into the plaster surface which will make life very difficult if not impossible. The aim is to moisten the sponge just enough to gather the sand and dust effectively.
Wringing the Sponge
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If this is all sounding too difficult or messy you could also get a plastering and dry wall quote from one of the many members signed up with Mr-Skill. Remember to ask for that special discount too!
Clean up Time!
Whether you are doing the wet sanding yourself, or using one of Mr-Skill's experts, be sure to clean up properly when finished. Use a facemask and rubber gloves to protect your face and hands. Hopefully, you remembered to cover furniture and electrical appliances to prevent them from becoming dirty!


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Central America Tours
- Ometepe Island (Nicaragua)
- Bay Islands (Honduras)
- Antigua (Guatemala)
- Bocas del Toro (Panama)
- Lake Atitlan/Panajachel (Guatemala)
- Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (Belize)
- Havana (Cuba)
- Tikal (Guatemala)
- Palenque (Mexico)
- Playa Hermosa (Costa Rica)
Diversity. The word sums up Central America travel. So geographically close to the frenzy of North America, yet a million miles away in culture and lifestyle, this small area changes colours as quickly as a chameleon. Each country is so different that a simple border crossing will bring a whole new mix of surprises and cultural experiences. If beach life and water activities are your thing then a Central America tour is perfect for you. Snorkeling, sailing, SCUBA diving, surfing, parasailing, swimming and windsurfing are all possible in virtually any Central American country. For history and culture buffs the archaeological ruins of Tikal in Guatemala or Copan in Honduras are fascinating reminders of the ancient Mayan civilization. Whether you have just a week or a full month to travel, Central America has something for you.
Cuba Explorer (CCCE)
Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this 9-day adventure. Cruise Havana's history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad's cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture and luxuriate in the view of the island's rolling western hills. Travel by private air-conditioned van is well-paced, so you're refreshed and ready to explore the island's vibrant culture and incredible Caribbean beaches.
Highlights: Cruising through Havana in a vintage automobile, watching the making of the famous Cuban cigar at a local factory, blissing out on a beautiful beach overlooking the blue Caribbean.
Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca (CMDO)
One of the great festivals of the world, the Day of the Dead is at once a celebration of ancestors and a huge party. From candy skulls and colourful parades to family picnics in historic cemeteries, the Day of the Dead is a party like no other and this tour is your backstage pass. If you're culturally curious or slightly ghoulish, join us in Oaxaca—Mexico's artistic heartland—for a truly different perspective of the country at its most exciting. And with incredible ruins and fantastic landscapes all around, you don't need to be Wednesday Addams to get into the macabre spirit of this incredible celebration.
Highlights: Following the seas of flowers and flickering candles of cemetery vigils, Watching the painted faces and street dances during Day of the Dead parades, Enjoying beautiful colonial Oaxaca, Bartering for macabre skeleton dolls at the market
Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
Cuba Explorer (CCCE) | 9 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca (CMDO) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |


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I love Zac and I love Jimmy Buffet! Great Crossroads!
It's Friday and this is the collest song ever!!! I love it.
This is what I'm talking about! Southern ground...sunrise...cold beer..sweet tea!
Told my Rust that the only thing I wanted for our wedding anniversary, was for him to dance with me. He chose this song <3
This song makes me want to dance!000a
A little "Chicken Fried" for Brenda and Kristen
I love this video :)
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I couldn't have been more ecstatic when I saw this video hit mainstream country music and see Zac Brown and the Band receive the love, blessings, and prosperity they have worked so hard for. Congratulations, gentlemen, and thanks so much for everything.
I love this song. This band kicks ass.
this goes out to all you damn yankees ....back home who think just cause we live in the stix we dont know how to have fun ....well guess again.....lol, .....love all of u anyways
love this song
there is just something special about this song.
Love this song from Zac Brown Band, best song for a Friday night and any other day..
This song says it all.


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Weekend Jazz Saturday with Tracy Fields
Lonnie Smith moves from organ to piano, past to present
There's a future, as well as a past, for this music. But sometimes words get in the way.
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