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Oct 13, 2012 | 45 Comments
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I think your right Jeb. The tide is rolling in and there is no force to hold it back, totally...
It seems to me, the old ways of dealing with marijuana were for profit gains of Corporate giants. You know what I'm talking about. Yellow Jurnalism. William Randolph Hearst. The editrial to me, reeked of it. Also in my opinion,it's for the war machine.
It's Still holds true today. I just can't understand how in Gods green earth, hemp can be the root of all evil.
Our world has evolved but are policies are from the past. Something has to change. With technologies becoming more refined. We have lost industry. Industry means jobs. Typewritters for example... It takes far less people to complete tasks then it took 75 years ago. Like I said, Whats the next "BOOM".
What's the next "BOOM"...my best guess would be (now that sodomy has been declared to be the new normal) Gay marriage!
There are more than a few that see the potential for a lot of revenue to be drawn from that stream.
Stream my eye, I'll bet It will be so big, a person will be able to take their new truck they bought from one of the local truck dealers here in town, go hook up to their new fishing boat and camper they bought from one of the local guys, and head on over to their favorite fishing hole Which is up that "stream". I should hope so Red.
There will always be a vast/greater number people that won't (for whatever their own reason) brew their own beer, distill their own whiskey, ferment their own wine, grow their own food, harvest or slaughter it. Again, and it's only my opinion, but I feel that marijuana should (if it's going to be legally sold) be sold at any location that is allowed to sell taxed alcohol and tobacco products.
The tax collected by the state, and then 100% of it dedicated/disbursed to all county sheriff departments, equally.
It's alot to type in I know. The title is Ford's hemp powerd hemp car. Short but good info.
By the way 'marijuana' is slang. Pot, reefer, dope, and others are as also. Made to disimform. Cannabis has three strains, Sativa, Indica and ruderalis. The first two possesses high amounts of THC while the last is for the industrial side with next to no THC.
I can easily envision 14 foot tall dandelions with leaves the size of palm tree fronds. I dunno, any thoughts, Fletch?
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Now picture (if you will) Taraxacum Giagnetum..or.. if one were to come up with a street name for it...T Rex... being grown and harvested for all the same uses as industrial Hemp.
So, is the consensus here that "pot", or whichever term you prefer, a net positive for the American society? Should there be age limits for the use? Should Meth be made legal (since prohibition is frowned upon)? Should governments condone the use of "pot"?
If legalized, perhaps.
"Should there be age limits for the use?"
If legalized, perhaps. Perhaps limited to the age of 21 and above.
Should Meth be made legal (since prohibition is frowned upon)?"
It already is in various forms, and believe it ..or.. not, amphetamines are currently prescribed for use by children as young as 6 years old.
"Should governments condone the use of 'pot'?"
Governments are elected by and for the people, would it not be reasonable to expect so, if that's what the people want?
If it's easier for you, you may refer to me as, Michael.
It already is in various forms, and believe it ..or.. not, amphetamines are currently prescribed for use by children as young as 6 years old."
That was not the intent of my question, I think you missed it.
"Should all forms (including home brews) of Meth be made legal (since prohibition is frowned upon)?"
Heres a site for you Michael.
Read the page before diverting off on a very indepth fact finding study. It's very clinical.
Goverment agencies have been condoning drug trafficking for decades. Just Google CIA drug trafficking. Does Ollie North mean anything to any one. How about Operation Just Cause in Panama.
Fletch, you seem to be suggesting that nothing should be prohibited in American society. Is that right?
I don't know, though, it does seem to me that it used to be, back in the 40's, 50's & 60's, or wasn't it?
I guess we'll just have to abide by the vote. Is that fair?
I won't be voting on this measure, but if I did, I'd vote for your right to choose to make an educated decision of your own. Is that fair enough for you?
A simple haircut would solve that problem.
Michael, from my point of view, cannabis has many more benifits then just medical. Have you ever eaten your favorite meal after using cannabis? OH MAN, it taste so much better, If taste is a sence you would like to enhance, having an all around heighten sence of touch, smell and a general peaceful state of being while opening thought process that you may not have been able to open before... Such as ART, MUSIC, SCIENCE, HMMM. I have heard of preventative medicine. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to get anyone to use drugs illegally! Just saying.
The issue here is measure 80. Why or why not to vote yes or no. The prohibition part comes from the last dicussion. It's already happening. It's not working. It's not working. Have I said, it's not working. You don't have to take my word for it. Look for yourself. If you have 1.75 hrs to become more informed, look at this video on youtube. "The Best Marijuana Documentary"
First a person should have a educated decission on what makes marijuana good or bad. Kona, you seem to have a opinion that marijuana is a net -. Can you give an insight as to why? I weigh it myself... Then a person should have an understanding of how the measure will impact them directly. Or just an understanding of the measure itself..
Every breath you take has effect on another. Every time you start your automobile, burn something, so on and so forth, Life is not a personal bubble. Whats in your bubble that your affraid of having popped? What is the negitive about the measure, and what is it about the plant, that is the issue for you? Kona.
"Botany of Desire".
You asked, "I don't mean to pry Kona, Have you tried Cannabis? If so, How many times?"
No, I have been around it enough to know that it was not a good thing to try. I have seen some pretty worthless individuals while using it (mostly in Vietnam) and it did not leave me with a good impression. Convince me why I should use it.
In others, I've seen/recognized a value in their use of it, both on the job, and off, Kona.
I have been told, dogs that are long in the tooth, have a hard time learning new tricks...
Even if I had a Super PAC to advovate my thoughts, I really don't think there is anything I could say to you that would change you opinion. I can respect your opinion and not overstep my bounds. I just have not heard or read your reasoning behind your opinion as a net -. It is clear where I stand, And I have eluded to many reasons why. All I have heard from you, or recall hearing from you is it will have an affect on non users. You have not said what that affect is, just that it will have one. Am I to take your word for it, that it will be a -? Or should I do some research and determine my own reasons why. Maybe the affect will be a +. Maybe not. I am sorry, but I can't take your word for it.
I listen to the debates on TV and I hear alot of direct questions being not answered. Just alot of beating around the bush. How am I to make a informed decission when the two candiates cant spit it out???
Your A good person. I appreciate your opinions.
You asked me to Convince. I don't like that term for my own reasons. I would prefer to inform or inlighten. Here it goes. I can only ask you to take 45 minutes of your time and watch this short video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Md2WNqqxTQ
If this does not get you or anyone else to at least concider, scratch their head or whatever, God help us all.
Medical Cannabis and its Impact on Human Health a Cannabis Documentary. This is the title of the video.
Thank you for the information. I watched the video. I have been aware of the positive effects some people realize. For me the "stoners" have had a negative impact on my opinion. Oregon already has one of the most liberal medical marijuana programs, unfortunately it has been severely abused.
p.s. In Vietnam we got anyone out of our unit who used any mind bending additives. We were in constant combat and being on high alert was very important. In the rear areas (which we got to for two days every three months) there were some spacey people.
We supposedly elect the brightest most educated people to run goverment. The best of the best. Why are we broke and out of work? Why so inefficient? Thank God those guys are not smoking pot! Ehh Kona...
You said, "We supposedly elect the brightest most educated people to run government."
Wouldn't that be terrific if true!! We, for the most part, elect politicians which certainly are not "the best and the brightest". Many have self interests which don't coincide with what is best for the citizens they represent. Then others will bend whichever direction (rightly, or wrongly) the "squeaky wheel" is emanating. Then there are some who actually try to do the best for the citizens.
I look at cannabis as a hub. Not a spoke to lean any which way. It has been for thousands of years. All of a sudden, relitively speaking, BAD EVIL! I'm not buying it. Oregon has some of the best climate in the world for outdoor cultivation. It's beyond me why something so therapeutic, and useful is suppressed. Or is it the us that is being suppressed. HMMM.
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Just like you said, ToC gear is really lacking on +hit. Another thing to keep in mind is that when tackling new content, survivability comes first, threat second.
ok i know the Prot warrior "hit cap" so to speak is 265 ... but the massive lack of hit on 25 man toc gear and i see alot of warriors running around with hit ratings around the 100 mark ... do we really need 265 ?? ... like as a raiding standard i always tried to keep my hit rating over 265 ... but not many other warriors seem to be doing this .. even warriors from some of the top guilds like Ensidia are running hit ratings very very low (kungens is 82)
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Just like you said, ToC gear is really lacking on +hit. Another thing to keep in mind is that when tackling new content, survivability comes first, threat second.
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hit is just another threat stat. if you need it for a crucial taunt, you can glyph for it. other than that - as long as your dps don't have to stop due to aggro, low hit is just fine.
You want as much as you can get (up to the cap), but not to the extent of hurting your other stats.
I really hate how none of the ToC gear has hit :/ If you want to keep your hit at respectable levels go for the T9.5 legs and the boots from 10 man ToC and at least you can get SOME ToC gear with hit.
I used to pride myself on always being hitcapped and expertise (soft)capped and now I'm at 190 hit :/ So I can't wait for the 10 man boots to drop and for me to win a DKP war for a trophy.
I've been using hit food, 20 hit to gloves, and a few hit/stam gems here and there.
I use hit food, a couple peices of the 10 man hard mode loot has hit on it. Only problem I've had with being around 100 hit rating is succesfully taunting off Gormok on 25 man heroic as a miss can kill a tank from healers switching thinking the taunt went successful (if you don't use a mod that announces it) but my solution to that was to replace the devestate glyph I use in my survival spec (imp. demo and commanding shout, imp shield wall) with the taunting glyph.
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned expertise issues. It's not overly abundant either, and more valuable than hit in most cases.
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I use the taunt glyph and stack expertise.
I don't consider hit rating important except on interrupt crucial fights like Vezaxx or Jaraxxus. Expertise is just much more valuable imho, i usually carry about 3% hit just to make landing demo's and TC's easier, otherwise all expertise, up to ~12.5% before I start working on hit again.
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I like a healthy amount of hit so much so I am using for example hodir 10man mace rather than xt 25 man purely because there is little difference bar the hit - expertise. But tonight I have reach my breaking point and it is because of taunt, missing at those most crucial points and causing problems and wipes and people getting fustrated because of it, taunt glyph here I come.
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I have found myself struggling for expertise more than hit, but I guess it depends on which drops come your way.
I'm confused about everyone saying they are struggling to find expertise?
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Three Wilmington College students will present their research in such fields as sociology, psychology, gender studies, anthropology and criminology at the North Central Sociological Association's Student Sociology Conference.
Kristen Finkbeiner, Shelby A. Zornes and Melissa L. Amerman had their research evaluated by a committee of professionals in their respective fields and were selected to present at the Association's meeting in April in Pittsburgh.
Kristen's topic is "College Students: Poor Sleep and Academic Performance" while Melissa will present on "Declining Religious Behavior in College" and Shelby on the topic of "Do Women Desire Marriage and Family More Than Men?"
Kristen, the daughter of Bridget and Dave Finkbeiner of Fayetteville, Ohio, is a sophomore at WC, who is majoring in psychology with a minor in religion and philosophy. She plans to attend graduate school for studies in comparative psychology, wants to travel the world — like another Jane Goodall — relating and observing the behaviors of animals.
Her research indicates a direct connection between sleep quality and academic performance. She believes her research and the upcoming presentation are big steps toward realizing her future plans of studying in the field of comparative psychology.
"I will be gaining experience in public speaking, as well as knowledge in understanding the thoroughness of researching and why it's essential in the growing field of psychology," she said. "I am thrilled to have this chance — I will bring my own information to the table and just have fun with it!"
Kristen is a member of Student Leadership Executive Board, SAMS Coordinator in Activities Programming Board, College Choral, Gospel Choir, Psychology Club, Honors Program, International Club, Faith in Action, Chi Alpha. She traveled to Nicaragua with funding from the College's Isaac Harvey Fund and enjoys travel, photography, singing, making clothes and meeting new people.
Melissa, the daughter of Michele and John Amerman of Stow, Ohio, has a dual major in psychology and social work. She is a junior and expects to graduate spring of 2013. Career plans include being a social worker in either the foster care system or a nursing home setting.
Her research indicates that most students come to college with some degree of religious faith, but, once in college, their "extrinsic behavior," such as church attendance and participation in religious activities, decreases significantly.
"Their intrinsic behavior, such as prayer, stays consistent," she said. "Interest in religion among college students appears broad, but not necessarily deep — the more time and investment religion requires, the less likely students are to engage."
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Melissa is a member of Wilmington College's swim team and serves as president of the water polo team. She is a member of Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Shelby, the daughter of Todd and Sherri Zornes of Milan, Ind., is a junior majoring in psychology. After graduating in spring 2013, she plans to attend graduate school in preparation for a career in occupational therapy.
Her research indicates a vastly different level of concern between men and women regarding marriage and family.
"I found that women thought about their future on a very regular basis, between daily and weekly," she said. "Men, on the other hand, thought about their future on more of a weekly to monthly schedule."
She surmised this significant gender difference might likely be tied to the roles women play as being a mother, seeking a job and a societal expectation that they be married or connected to a man.
"Men probably are much more concerned about getting a job than the other factors that affect women," she added.
Shelby said the prospect of presenting her research is both "very exciting and a little scary." Indeed, the fact that Wilmington College makes research opportunities available to students makes WC compare favorably with larger schools.
"I know this experience will enhance my opportunity to get into graduate school in occupational therapy," she said, noting this type of research can apply to a number of areas in graduate studies.
Shelby is a member of the swim team, Kappa Delta sorority, Activities Programming Board, SAAC. As a Kappa Delta member, she has engaged in community service with Girl Scout events and, also, raising money for Prevent Child Abuse America and local services that support women and children in need.


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On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the City of Round Rock, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will conduct a project information Open House to discuss a proposed project in Round Rock, Texas.
The Open House will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the meeting room of the Wingate Hotel at 1209 N. Interstate Highway (IH) 35, Round Rock, TX 78664.
During the Open House, staff members will be available to answer questions from the public. No formal presentation will be given; thus, those wishing to attend may do so at their convenience anytime during the Open House hours.
About the projectThe proposed project would include the reconstruction of IH 35 entrance and exit ramps between Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 3406 and United States Highway (US) 79. The northbound entrance ramp north of US 79 would be replaced with an exit ramp and the northbound exit ramp south of FM 3406 would be replaced with an entrance ramp. The southbound entrance ramp south of FM 3406 would be removed entirely. The southbound exit ramp north of US 79 would be replaced with an entrance ramp.
The project would also include the construction of auxiliary lanes between the proposed exit and entrance ramps on both the northbound and southbound frontage roads. Construction on the IH 35 mainlanes is proposed to tie the reconstructed ramps into the mainlane pavement and to reconfigure the signing, striping, and illumination as necessary.
The purpose of the proposed project is to enhance mobility and improve safety. The proposed ramp reversals would reduce congestion at the US 79 and FM 3406 intersections by allowing northbound travelers to access the mainlanes before the FM 3406 intersection. Likewise, southbound travelers accessing the mainlanes would be able to forego the intersection at US 79.
The proposed project would also move the exit ramps further back from the intersections to allow more room for traffic waiting at the intersections. The need for this project is related to the growth of Round Rock and nearby cities as well as congestion issues at the US 79 and FM 3406 intersections. The proposed project would not require any additional right-of-way and would not result in relocations or displacements.
Construction of the proposed project would involve temporary lane closures and traffic detours, but only during non-peak period traffic periods.
About the open houseThe Open House will distribute project information to the public and obtain public input to be considered during the development of the project. Exhibits showing aerial photography, the proposed project corridor, environmental constraints, and preliminary project layout will be displayed at the Open House.
Preliminary maps of the proposed project will be on display at the Open House, and are currently available for review prior to the Open House at the City of Round Rock office at 2008 Enterprise Drive, Round Rock, TX 78664 and at the TxDOT Georgetown Area Engineer's office located at 2727 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626. | View Maps and other displays online
The Open House will be conducted in English. Persons interested in attending who have special communication or accommodation needs are encouraged to contact Ms. Leah Coffman, City of Round Rock Project Manager, at (512) 341-3318, at least one week prior to the Open House. The City of Round Rock and TxDOT will make every reasonable effort to accommodate these needs.
CommentsVerbal and written comments regarding the proposed project are requested and may be presented either at the Open House or in writing after the Open House.
Written comments not submitted during the Open House must be received on or before Feb. 22, in order to be included in the Open House record.
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The Diocesan Anti-Pornography Task Force, that I am a member of, has developed a brochure for those struggling with this issue. I have some of the content below.
1. Get rid of all pornography you own. Destroy movies, magazines and dump all electronic images.
2. Stay off of the computer if it is a temptation. If you have to get on a computer, then do so when other people are around. DO NOT get on the computer for any reason, if you are alone and it is a temptation.
3. Pray more. You must rely on God to deliver you from the problem. You will not be able to stop by using your own power.
4. Frequent the Sacraments and Daily
temptations will be found here.
5. Find an accountability partner. Check in with each other frequently
6. Fast. It helps you to develop self control. You have had a problem with self control sexually, but most men have self control issues in other areas as well.
7. Avoid the occasion of sin. Think about when, where and how you are tempted. Then think about strategies to avoid these circumstances.
8. Use holy images. Your mind has been filled with unholy images; fill it with the image of Christ, Mary, and saints.
9. Ask Mary to intercede. It may sound funny, but it is hard to be tempted when asking the Immaculate Mother of God to help you.
10. Read Scripture daily. Let God's Word penetrate deeply into your life.
11. Go to confession with the same priest frequently.
12. Do not suppress the thoughts of temptation. Redeem them. Offer them to Christ through his cross.
13. If you feel that despite your best efforts, you are unable to stop viewing pornography, seek help from a mental health professional who specializes in addiction. He or she will be able to help you determine whether or not the behavior is an addiction, and will help you get the tools you need to conquer it. (See the back of this brochure for recommendations about where to call for help).
14. If you are married and your spouse does not know about your problem, you need to talk about it. The problem must be admitted to before it can stop.
15. Use blocking software to limit access on your computer. Also, software at xxxchurch.com can send an accountability report to your accountability partner.
16. Do not drink or use drugs while trying to overcome the temptation. Drinking or using drugs can lower inhibitions, which make us more likely to act impulsively.
17. Don't beat yourself up after a setback. The devil wants you to give up. Seek forgiveness and start again, no matter how humbling or hard it may be. God always forgives and loves.
18. Meet with a priest or spiritual director to formulate goals and learn techniques for growing closer to Christ and becoming the person God calls you to be.
19. Exercise use of the Virtues - prudence, fortitude, temperance, modesty, purity, and self-control.
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Dearest Jesus! I know well that every perfect gift, and above all others that of chastity, depends upon the most powerful assistance of your providence, and that without you a creature can do nothing. Therefore, I pray that you defend, with your grace, the gift of chastity and purity in my soul as well as in my body. And if I have ever received through my senses any impression that could stain my chastity and purity, I ask you, who are the supreme Lord of all my powers, to take it from me, so that I may with a clean heart advance in your love and service, offering myself chaste all the days of my life on the most pure altar of your divinity. Amen.
Scripture When Facing Temptation
"For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body." I Corinthians 6:20
"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians. 4:13
"Nothing will be impossible with God." Luke 1:37
"Every athlete exercises discipline in every way … to win an imperishable crown." 1 Corinthians 9:25
"Create a clean heart in me O God." Psalm 51:12
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
"Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." Colossians 3:2-3
"Go not after your lusts, but keep your desires in check." Sirach 18:30
"I said: 'I will confess my offenses to the Lord.' And you, Lord, have forgiven the guilt of my sin." Psalm 32:5
"You were once in darkness, but now you you are light in the Lord. Live as children of the light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth. Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the fruitless works of darkness." Ephesians 5:8-11
"Let us cast off the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Romans 13:12
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Learn about events happening in and around Washington! Local arts and cultural organizations are invited to submit events to this calendar.
More than 100 works of art, artifacts, documents, and photographs reflect the breadth of American experiences. A fragment of the original Star-Spangled Banner serves as a starting point to investigate the broad history and representation of the United States flag as an icon of our nation and its people.
The Building Zone introduces children to the building arts through play in an interactive gallery of hands-on activities for the Museum's youngest visitors.
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre
A holiday must-see! Septime Webre's The Nutcracker transports you back in time to historic Washington with George Washington as the heroic Nutcracker. Glorious music, swirling snowflakes, magnificent sets and costumes have made this Nutcracker a DC tradition with raves from critics and sold-out crowds.
Categories: Music: Classical, Family Oriented, Holiday
The Lyons
Round House Theatre Bethesda
"A funny, furious tale with honesty, savagery, humanity and wit" – New York Magazine
Indomitable matriarch Rita Lyons is at a major crossroads. Her husband is dying, her son is in a dubious relationship, and her daughter is barely holding it together. Tempers flare, words are exchanged, and secrets are revealed. Worst of all, Rita can't figure out how to redesign her living room.
Nicky Silver, the "strange progeny of a coupling between Neil Simon and Edward Albee" (New York Times), brings another of his deliciously dysfunctional families to the stage in this scathingly funny Broadway smash that earned Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations.
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Categories: Theater
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Sidney Harman Hall
"Something familiar, Something peculiar, Something for everyone: A comedy tonight!" Directed by STC Associate Director Alan Paul, this hysterical Tony Award®-winning musical features a beloved score by Stephen Sondheim and an uproarious book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. This bawdy and wild production is a gift fro the gods for anyone's holiday season.
Categories: Theater
100 under 200, an art exhibition at the Workhouse Arts Center
The Workhouse Arts Center
Join us at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA for our exhibition "100 under 200", 100 artists exhibiting work priced less than $200.
This exhibition features an unrestrained gallery exhibit by the 100 Artists at the Workhouse exhibiting multiple works-of-art each priced less than $200. Free flowing and ever changing; the exhibit will have new art on view each week. Visit and bring a work-of-art home the same day - add to your home or find the perfect unique gift everyone will remember at an easy to love price.
Our Galleries are open Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00am to 7:00pm. No tickets are required. For more information, please visit: http://www.workhousearts.org/events/visual-arts/10...
Event begins at 11:00AM
Presented by: Workhouse Arts Center
Amy Sherald: Paintings
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
Known for her life-sized fantastical portraits of African Americans, Baltimore-based artist Amy Sherald explores the construction and performance of identity within political, social, economic and cultural spheres. Her work provides social commentary with a hint of satire.
Event begins at 10:00AM
Bethesda Essay & Short Story Contest
Bethesda Urban Partnership
As part of the 15th Annual Bethesda Literary Festival, the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc. (BUP) invites local writers to enter the Essay & Short Story Contest for a chance to win $500 and be published in Bethesda Magazine.
Categories: Fairs & Festivals, Books & Authors, Arts
Bethesda Film Fest Call for Entries
Bethesda Urban Partnership
The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is accepting submissions for the second annual Bethesda Film Fest. Entries must be received by January 3, 2014. Selected filmmakers will be invited to show their documentary at the formal screening on March 21-22, 2014 and will receive a $250 honorarium. Entries will be viewed by the Bethesda Film Fest selection panel, consisting of Erica Ginsberg, Executive Director of Docs in Progress; David Stern, Director of Digital Media at Imagination Stage, and members of the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.
Filmmakers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. are eligible to submit a short documentary film, 5-20 minutes in length. All topics are eligible. Films must have been completed within the last two years. Young filmmakers, under 18 years of age, may also submit work.
Filmmakers can apply by mailing a completed application and DVD including the documentary, 5-20 minutes in length, to Bethesda Film Fest c/o Bethesda Urban Partnership, 7700 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814. For an application, please visit www.bethesda.org or call 301/215-6660.
Event begins at 9:00AM
Presented by: Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District
Categories: Film
Building Zone
National Building Museum
Building Zone long-term Monday through Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Ages 2-6 with adult supervision The Building Zone introduces children to the building arts through play in an interactive gallery of hands-on activities for the Museum's youngest visitors. The National Building Museum gratefully acknowledges The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation for its support of the Building Zone. Project Playhouse is sponsored by HomeAid and built by Pardee Homes. Event begins at Presented by: National Building Museum
Categories: Family Oriented
Christmas in New Spain: Early Music of Mexico and Peru
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Consort performs exuberant music by 16th- and 17th-century Latin American and Spanish composers for the Christmas season. The encounter between Spanish, Inca, and Aztec cultures in Spain's empire in the New World produced unique music with indigenous American and African elements. With vocal ensemble, guitar, harp, violin, viol, and bassoon. Tickets: $50
An Early Music Seminar will discuss the planned music pieces and their history in depth, on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6pm.
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Presented by: Folger Shakespeare Library
Featured Artist(s): Folger Consort
Categories: Music: Other, Music: Classical, Holiday
Christmas in New Spain: Early Music of Mexico and Peru
Folger Theatre
Exuberant music by 16th- and 17th-century Latin American and Spanish composers for the Christmas season will be featured alongside the lively rhythms of early baroque dances. Folger Consort musicians will be joined by guitar, harp, violin, viol, bassoon and members of the vocal ensemble Cathedra.
Event begins at 7:30PM
Presented by: Folger Consort
Categories: Music: Classical, International, Holiday
Creative Inspirations Art Exhibit
Arts in the Village Gallery
Arts in the Village Gallery presents our new exhibit Creative Inspirations, a showcase of artwork by gallery artists that was inspired by a favorite person, place, thing or idea. Each artwork is accompanied by an explanation of it's inspiration.
CSM Tony Hungerford Art Gallery: Annual Student Juried Show
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646. Art will be displayed mid-March to end of year, 3013 and mid-March to the end of the year, 2014. The Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call 301-934-7828
Event begins at 9:00AM
Presented by: College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus
CSM Tony Hungerford Art Gallery: Annual Student Juried Show
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646. Art will be displayed mid-March to end of year, 3013 and mid-March to the end of the year, 2014. The Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call 301-934-7828
Event begins at 9:00AM
Presented by: College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus
CSM Tony Hungerford Art Gallery: Paho Mann-Photography
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646. Assistant Professor of Photography, University of North Texas, TX. "The prints are displayed as grids with accompanying image overlays. The overlays are created by stacking and averaging the color and tone of all the individual photographs from each group." Art will be displayed in the gallery November-December 2013. The Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call 301-934-7828
Event begins at 9:00AM
Presented by: College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus
DAR Museum Exhibition Showcases Changes in Comfort and Convenience in the Evolution of the American Household
DAR Museum
This exhibition explores how we have evolved from the fireplace and washing clothes by hand to the many conveniences we take for granted today like automated electric appliances, plumbing and central heating. Over sixty objects dating from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries will be on exhibit showing the "latest" devices that no one could live without. In the final analysis, however, did these devices actually save time or did they create more work?
Event begins at 9:30AM
Presented by: DAR Museum
Festival of Lights
Washington DC Temple Visitors' Center
The Annual Festival of Lights features two indoor performances each nigh from December 3 to January 1. The Temple grounds glow with over 600,000 lights. There is an exhibit ofcrèches from around the world.
Categories: Music: Classical, Music: Other, Family Oriented
Free Live Music
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
If you're looking for a fun, but inexpsensive night out check out some live music at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub. We feature local and national (and sometimes even international!) musicians Wednesday through Saturday, every week. For the past 16 years the Not So Modern Jazz Quartet + has been playing every Thursday at St. Elmo's. These seasoned regulars play Dixieland/New Orleans-style jazz and kick off their set around 7:30 p.m. All other days (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) music begins at 8 p.m. and goes to about 10 p.m. With a range in musical styles, there's surely something on our calendar for anyone who enjoys music. Besides jazz, we also feature folk, rock, blues, pop, experimental, country, bluegrass, and more! As always, the live music we offer is free (but tips are encouraged for the artists). "Come on out to St. Elmo's and enjoy a relaxing evening with coffee, great food, music, and friends. A night out at St. Elmo's gives you the opportunity to support local business and local/national musicians, and it is a less expensive alternative to a night at the bar." - Charity Meals from the Arlington Coffee Shop Examiner.
Event begins at 8:00PM
Categories: Music: Other, Free, Arts
Here is a Play Fitted
Folger Shakespeare Library
Explore how staging Shakespeare has changed over the past 400 years. More than 100 items – scripts and promptbooks; designs for sets, lights, and costumes; props, models, production photographs, playbills, letters, and reviews – highlight broad shifts in the stage productions of Othello, Richard III, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Changes made to the plays over nearly four centuries may surprise you!
The Folger Shakespeare Library is open to the public 10am to 5pm Monday through Saturday, with special exhibition viewing hours on Sundays from 12pm to 5pm. Free, docent-led tours are available Monday through Friday at 11am and 3pm, Saturdays at 11am and 1pm, and Sundays at 1pm.
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Featured Artist(s): Curated by Denise Walen
Holiday Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk
McDaniel College Theatre
An Original British Panto Performance Adapted and Directed by Ira Domser, McDaniel Theatre Arts Professor
House and Home
National Building Museum
House & Home, a long-term exhibition presented by the National Building Museum, takes visitors on a tour of houses both familiar and surprising, through past and present, challenging our ideas about what it means to live at home in America.
Impart Ceramics Exhibit
The Art League Gallery
The Art League's IMPART Ceramics Exhibit showcases work by eight new ceramic artists, all of whom are part of the League's IMPART Project — a unique collaboration between The Art League and the Wounded Warriors at Ft. Belvoir Military Base that offers the creative outlet of the visual arts to recently Injured Military Personnel.
In Focus: Ara Güler's Anatolia
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Ara Güler, the "Eye of Istanbul," is famous for his iconic snapshots of the city in the 1950s and '60s. But with an archive of more than 800,000 photographs, Güler's body of work contains far more than these emblematic images. In December 2013, the Freer and Sackler Galleries will open an exhibition of never-before-shown works by the legendary photographer. Curated by Johns Hopkins University students in partnership with the museums, the installation will examine Güler's definition of himself as a photojournalist through the presentation of his photographs.
Featured are photographs of medieval Seljuk and Armenian buildings that Güler took in 1965. The exhibition therefore brings images of important Anatolian monuments to an American audience, highlighting Turkey's cultural history. Beyond appreciating their subject matter, the display asks visitors to think critically about the way images were created. Pushing the boundaries of traditional curatorial practice, this exhibition guides viewers into a critical debate about photography: documentation versus art.
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Instruct(art), the 6th annual FCPS Artist-Teacher Exhibition
The Workhouse Arts Center
Join us at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA for Instruct(art), the 6th annual Fairfax County Public Schools Artist-Teacher Arts Exhibition.
For many years a primary goal of the Fairfax County Public Schools Fine Arts Office has been to seek out and hire candidates who are not only great teachers, but also great artists. Today, there are more than 350 visual art teachers in FCPS, many of whom continue to practice art-making while sharing their expertise with students. The FCPS Fine Arts Office is proud to partner with the Workhouse Arts Center to organize an exhibition showcasing the talents and artistic achievements of these artist-teachers.
The public opening reception will be held on December 14 from 6:00 to 9:00pm.
For more information, please visit: http://www.workhousearts.org/events/visual-arts/in...
Event begins at 11:00AM
Presented by: Workhouse Arts Center
Featured Artist(s): Fairfax County Public Schools Artist-Teacher
Investigating Where We Live: Recapturing Shaw's Legacy
National Building Museum
Investigating Where We Live is a summer program in which teen students from the D.C. area use multimedia technology to explore, document, and interpret the built environment of local neighborhoods.
Categories: Exhibits, Arts, Family Oriented
Overdrive: L.A. Constructs the Future, 1940–1990
National Building Museum
Overdrive: L.A. Constructs the Future, 1940–1990 traces the city's transformation into an internationally recognized destination with its own design vocabulary, canonized landmarks, and coveted way of life.
Palaces for the People: Guastavino and America's Great Public Spaces
National Building Museum
Palaces for the People: Guastavino and America's Great Public Spaces sheds light on the story of Rafael Guastavino Sr. (1842-1908), arguably the most influential architectural craftsman working in late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century America.
Pinstripes Art Contest
Pinstripes is hosting an all-ages art contest with great prizes.
Categories: Arts, Family Oriented, Free
Play Work Build
National Building Museum
PLAY WORK BUILD takes children and adults alike through an exploration of play with an immersive, hands-on installation featuring molded foam blocks of all shapes and sizes and an original virtual block play experience.
Categories: Exhibits, Family Oriented, Arts
Pooch-A-Palooza Free Concert
Mason District Regional Park
APEX Pet Partners is sponsoring our third annual BBQ/ Party/Concert, to be held RAIN or SHINE!, in the beautiful Mason District Park. The event is free and there is ample seating. We have reserved both the amphitheater and a picnic area with tables and BBQs, but it is B.Y.O. food. Dogs must be on leash, and pooper-scooped. Beer/wine/alcohol are NOT allowed in the park. Picnic area will be open from 11AM until 7PM. Food/drinks should be enjoyed there, not in the amphitheater. Live music Noon– 6PM. Thank you & enjoy!!
Event begins at 12:00PM
Presented by: APEX Pet Partners
Featured Artist(s): Midnight Mumblers: Mixing Bowl Musical Mahem! This homegrown group plays classic rock and some blues and jamrock. Enjoy your favorites from the Stones, Beatles, the Dead & more. Good old hard driving rock done loud & proud.
Categories: Free, Fairs & Festivals, Charity Events
Rent Gallery B in December 2013
Gallery B
Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda, MD is available for rent in December 2013 for an interested artist, curator or arts organization. All media including, but not limited to, painting, photography and sculpture is eligible to use the space. Gallery B does not take a commission on any artwork sold during the exhibition. We are seeking applications from local artists and arts organizations for this opportunity. There is approximately 1,500 sq. feet of available exhibition space. To be considered for a solo or group exhibition, and to review the gallery requirements, please visit www.bethesda.org or send an email to email@example.com.
Event begins at 12:00PM
Presented by: Bethesda Urban Partnership
The Peacock Room Comes to America: Exhibiting Freer's Bibles
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
In November 1912 museum founder Charles Lang Freer put two rare biblical manuscripts on public view in his Detroit home. This special installation showcases those antique works—a parchment codex of Deuteronomy and Joshua, and the so-called Washington Codex, the third oldest parchment manuscript of the Gospels—in the unexpected setting of James McNeill Whistler's Peacock Room. Part of the long-term exhibition The Peacock Room Comes to America, this presentation exemplifies Freer's cosmopolitan aesthetic philosophy by juxtaposing biblical parchments with ceramics gathered from all over Asia and framed by Whistler's brilliant blue and gold decorations.
Event begins at 10:00AM
The Street Sense Project: Portraits by Thien-Kim Pham
The Art League Gallery
Artist Thien-Kim Pham captures the emotions and personalities of the many faces who call the streets home in her somber, charcoal drawings on canvas. The Street Sense Project, at The Art League Gallery this December, forces the viewer to contemplate the lives of street workers and dwellers through large-scale portraits.
Pham has experienced the pain of those living on the street within her own family. As a result, she began to build relationships with many street-workers (some homeless, some not), to learn their stories and create their portraits as a way to call attention to the many individuals in this situation.
Gallery Hours:
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Presented by: The Art League
The Washington Chorus presents A Candlelight Christmas
The Music Center at Strathmore
The Washington Chorus presents its annual A Candlelight Christmas concerts for five performances this holiday season. Traditional carols, sing a-longs, new settings and arrangements of seasonal favorites, some by music director Julian Wachner, are all combined in the trademark mix that has made A Candlelight Christmas a signature of the Washington yuletide season. With the splendor of brass, organ, percussion, and the 200-voice chorus, the Examiner exclaims the program evokes "resounding joy." As part of their educational Side by Side program TWC welcomes the Robinson Singers from the James R. Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia, under the direction of Michael Horanski for all five 2013 Candlelight Christmas concerts. Three performances of A Candlelight Christmas will take place at the Kennedy Center on December 15 at 5 pm, December 21 at 1 pm, and December 22 at 7 pm. Two more performances will be presented at the Music Center at Strathmore on December 19 and 23, both at 7:30 pm.
Event begins at 7:30PM
Presented by: The Washington Chorus
Featured Artist(s): The Washington Chorus, Julian Wachner, Music Director; Robinson Singers from James R. Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, VA, under the direction of Michael Horanski
Categories: Holiday, Music: Classical, Music: Other
Topaz Thursday Comedy Night
Topaz Hotel
FREE Live standup comedy show in Dupont Circle by local standup comics $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show Every Thursday night 8 to 10 pm FREE SHOW Topaz Hotel Bar 1733 N Street NW Washington, DC 20036-2801 www.TopazHotel.com www.StandupComedyToGo.com Event begins at 8:00PM Presented by: StandupComedyToGo.com
Touchstone December Holiday Shows
Touchstone Gallery
November 29 - December 29, 2013
Event begins at 11:00AM
Presented by: Touchstone Gallery
Featured Artist(s): Georgia Nassikas & Charles E. Meissner
Vinoteca's Holiday Mystery Gift Giveaway
Gifts with a twist
Categories: Food & Wine
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Seasons greetings from all at Vigier!
December 22
Eat, be merry, enjoy time with your families and loved ones...from all the team at High Tech Distribution, we hope that you have a fantastic festive period!
...oh and be sure to enjoy playing some good music over the holidays!!!!!
Happy holidays!!
Seasons greetings!!
Thank You Scientist Cracks Billboard Top 200
December 15
Hot off the heels of their 25 date run with prog legends Coheed and Cambria (including 13 sellouts!), Vigier artists Thank You Scientist keep charging forward. The re-mixed/re-mastered version of their debut full length "Maps of Non-existent Places" has debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at #153, #4 on the Heatseaker chart, and #14 on the Hard Rock chart.
Luckily for music fans, Tom Monda and crew are already gearing up to record their next release, due out in 2015. They've debuted a few new songs live and we can tell you from personal experience, Tom's fretless work on this upcoming album is going to be a benchmark for the instrument.
Tom's current stable of Vigier's includes; an Expert Standard 63, an Excalibur Supra and an Excalibur Surfreter Supra. Greg Colacino, the band's bassist, is also using a pair of Passion basses.
The sounds of the future are being made on Vigier instruments, join Vigier on this excellent journey!
Tom Monda and his Vigier Excalibur Surfreter Supra
5 Questions with: Lee Luland
December 07
Lee Luland is a UK guitar prodigy who has been turning heads for a few years now, either with some stunning solo material or on the road with his band 'Prospekt'. Expect big things from Lee, with a solo album and Prospekt's 2nd studio album both due for release in 2015.
We caught up with Lee, a new Vigier artist, to ask a few questions
1. Tell us what is up with Lee Luland?
Busy working on a lot of new music at the moment. I'm currently writing music for both a solo project and the next Prospekt album, which is almost done. We have some big plans for album two - not to mention a very special new addition to the band. It's all pretty exciting and we hope to have the album out early next year.
2. What makes you reach for a guitar more than anything else?
When I feel inspired and energised to compose mainly. Anything from a good piece of music, a movie or video game may push me to grab the guitar and start composing. Other than that, I just love playing guitar. I play everyday ...
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Guns N' Roses - Appetite for Democracy 3D
September 01
Legendary rock band Guns N' Roses have taken the desert by storm and laid claim on Las Vegas' Hard Rock Casino. This absolute ambush on the city of sin, captured in HD/3D, puts you in the best seat in the house for an electrifying once in a lifetime live concert performance.
Filmed during GNRs Appetite For Democracy residency at The Joint in November 2012, celebrating twenty-five years of Appetite for Destructionand four years of Chinese Democracy, the elaborate Vegas style production features Rock Icon Axl Rose at the top of his game with Vigier's very own Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal on guitar, performing some of GNRs biggest hits including;
Welcome To The Jungle, Sweet Child Of Mine, Mr Brownstone, November Rain, Chinese Democracy, Dylans Knockin On Heavens Door, Nightrain, McCartneys Live And Let Die, Paradise City, and many more hard rockin hits!
This is the first live concert release from Guns N Roses, since Use Your Illusion II in 1992. Charting at ...
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Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal rocked the Guitar Gods US tour!
August 08
This summer, Vigier's Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal joined Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth and Gary Hoey for the first-ever Guitar Gods festival tour.
For five weeks and 13,000 miles, bouncing around the US and Canada, this amazing show, billed an "epic celebration six-plus hours of the instrument for a full evening of guitar pyrotechnics" rocked fans from all over the world.
Check out the Facebook page to see pics, videos and more from this amazing tour...
Bumblefoot brings the heat to Dubai!!
July 23
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's award winning Hot Sauce is going to be distributed throughout the Middle East through the "Classic Rock Coffee Company". The Classic Rock Coffee Company are a coffee shop franchise with a rock music theme. Ron will be in Dubai for the launch and here is his itinerary;
Thursday July 31st, 2014 - Acoustic Show at Classic Rock Coffee shop, followed by a meet-n-greet.
Friday August 1st, 2014 - Concert with Award Winning Rock Band 'Point of View' at The Music Room in Dubai. Ron will be performing together with Point of View, playing Bumblefoot music, Point Of View music, and maybe a few Guns N' Roses classics!
Saturday August 2nd, 2014 - Guitar Workshop at Classic Rock Coffee shop - performing, Q&A, music talk, impromptu jamming and a meet-n-greet at the end. In addition unique merchandise by Classic Rock Coffee Co and Bumblefoot will also be available at the store.
Go feel the heat with Ron!!
Bumblefoot brings the heat to Dubai!!
Mysterious Green vs. Tina S.
July 09
On the occasion of the release of Tina S's last video, in which she interpreted 'The Loner' (Garry Moore), we had the pleasure to ask Tina three questions about her new Excalibur Special Mysterious Green, which she reveals in the video.
- Why did you choose the Excalibur Special?
I chose this guitar because it corresponds with me perfectly. The Excalibur Special answers all my technical criteria besides having dream aesthetics, together with the neck, pickups and woods combined, it is simply the complete package.
- What are the biggest changes compared to your Excalibur Custom?
The big difference is situated with the sound of the pickups. My Excalibur Custom has Seymour Duncan pickups while this new guitar is equipped with DiMarzio pickups. They are more aggressive pickups, that have a higher output and I like that.
For the neck, the enormous difference is feel of the fingerboard. I indeed opted for a Rosewood fingerboard for my Special and the sensations of feel are very interesting.
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Vigier - Stainless steel frets
June 03
Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology, craft all their instruments, exclusively equipped with stainless steel frets. Although stainless steel is a difficult material to work with, once in place, these frets last 5 times longer than traditional frets.
Furthermore, stainless steel frets give you a real improvement with comfort; because there is minimal resistance, they allow you to glide across the fretboard, effortlessly bending and sliding, with real precision.
When you know a re-fret costs around £150 to £300, it is an important aspect to take into account, when making the choice of your future instrument.
Vigier. Hand crafted excellence.
In photo, the Excalibur Indus. RRP; £1459
In photo, the Excalibur Indus. RRP; £1459
Vigier Re-Introduces the Excalibur Thirteen
April 14
Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre, re-introduced the Excalibur Thirteen at this year's winter NAMM show in all new finishes.
The Excalibur Thirteen was introduced at NAMM 2013 as a Limited Edition in Volcano Red. This year, Vigier are proud to announce that the Thirteen will be joining the line up permanently. The guitar will be available in a number of exclusive finishes and was unveiled in Monarchy Gold at the show.
10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 24 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer.
Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.
Body; French Alder
Pickups; Amber 'Rock' w/ Killswitch.
See the vRef software for full details and options available on your next Vigier!
The Excalibur Thirteen
RIP Lapiro de Mbanga
March 17
Today we learned that the world has lost a true inspiration. Lapiro de Mbanga, musical freedom fighter and long time Vigier Guitars artist, who we very passionately helped fight, along with Freemuse, against his illegal imprisonment by the Cameroon government.
RIP Lapiro, your music will live on forever. x
(Photo by Jen Bell)
RIP Lapiro de Mbanga
March 17
Two new colours are available from the catalogue Vigier.
Named respectively Mysterious Blue and Mysterious Green, they are available on the Excalibur's with Maple tops; Custom, Surfreter Special, Special, Ultra EMG and Ultra Blues.
It would seem that our best feminine hope, Tina S, opted for Mysterious Green...
Do not hesitate to download vRef to know the available options for every model and their costs. Enter the code HTD-UK01 for the UK retail prices.
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Black Matte & vRef
February 27
The colour Black Matte, appeared for the first time on the DoubleBfoot and is consequently available on most guitars and basses with an Alder body.
This colour is linked to a matched matt black pickguard. Pictured is an Excalibur Surfreter Supra in Black Matte with the Imetal fingerboard.
Download Vigier's vRef software for all the current options and prices; http://www.vigierguitars.com/vprog/ (use the code HTD-UK01 with the aid of the '' button to acquire UK RRP's).
For those who have already downloaded software, remember to update vRef to see all the new options!
Excalibur Surfreter Supra in Black Matte
Vigier Unveils the Excalibur Ultra AP
February 07
Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre, presented the new Excalibur Ultra AP at the 2014 NAMM Show.
This is an Excalibur Ultra HSH equipped with handwound Amber pickups and an active boost. The active boost can be controlled via a convenient and unobtrusive switch, placed near the volume pot and pickup selector.
Unlike the Excalibur Ultra, which is equipped with active EMG pickups, the Ultra AP sports passive pickups and only the boost is active. This boost is especially transparent, is controllable and has over 1000 hours of battery life.
- Alder body with Maple top
- 90/10 Maple neck with reinforced carbon
- 24 frets, Maple or Rosewood fingerboard with stainless steel frets + zero fret
- Vigier 2011 vibrato on needles bearings, teflon nut and Flexretainer
- HSH Amber pickups with chrome covers
- Vigier active boost Vigier operable via a mini switch
The Excalibur Ultra AP
In remembrance of...
September 26
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of Shawn Lane, Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology, is proud to announce the limited edition, Excalibur Shawn Lane Signature, in Paradise White. Production will be limited to 10 guitars for the public.
Relatively unknown in France, this virtuoso guitarist inspired a cult following in the United States, so much so, that his signature model is now one of our best export models.
This special guitar incorporates all the unique features of the Excalibur Shawn Lane Signature, namely:
- A slightly shorter scale of 630mm (a typical Excalibur is 650mm)
- A flat fingerboard that allows the lowest possible action across the board.
We guarantee 0.7 mm on the 12th fret of the High E, and 1 mm on the Low E.
We're confident this is the lowest supplied action of any production guitar!
Features unique to this collectors piece are; Paradise White colour, matching pickguard, white pickup bobbins as well as special white control knobs ...
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Vigier Factory Tour June 2013
August 20
DJ Scully, General Manager for Vigier in the USA was lucky enough to
spend about a week in the factory in June of this year. He tried to
take as many photos as possible (and as Patrice would allow) to give
the public a little glimpse into how we do things at Vigier HQ in
France. The way we do things is certainly not typical and hopefully
this will give you an idea of what separates Vigier from the rest. If
there's something in this post that you would like more detail on
please contact us and we'll do our best to answer you. On with the
A lot of customers believe their instruments get started when their
order is placed. This is a very reasonable assumption, but Vigier
guitars and basses start life a little differently than most other
manufacturers' products do. The process of actually building a guitar
is started years before an order is placed.
We get our Alder and Maple from a local French lumber supplier (the
wood comes from French forests, too). Then we sit ...
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5 Questions With: Tom Monda (Thank You Scientist)
July 22
If you dont know who Tom Monda is, you need to get hip real quick. Tom is one of Vigiers newest additions to the artist roster and he and his band Thank You Scientist are making big waves. Thanks to his incredible chops and pop sensibilities, Tom is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. We caught up with him recently to just get some basics down on paper.
1. Tell us about whats going on with Thank You Scientist and any other projects your working on.
We are currently super busy writing a new album and gearing up for our first major tour! We are driving ourselves crazy trying to push beyond what we did on our last album, Maps of Non-Existent Places. Im also writing a jazz thing that will hopefully be complete before Im too old to remember how to play the material. Also Im working on growing a beard right now. I can use all the encouragement the general public is willing to offer.
2. You are a psychotically talented transcriber and songwriter. Can you tell us how ...
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Expert retro charms
July 01
The Vigier Expert line has had some serious upgrading of late (teflon nut, flexretainer, stainless steel frets), now it is the looks departments turn, with two new 'retro' colours revealed.
First, unveiled at the winter NAMM 2013 show was the Normandy Red, now her sleek sister in Normandy Blue is here.
Colours inspired with all the charm and glam of a bygone era for guitars that exude the vibrance, tone and innovation of now.
The Expert. Tradition V Innovation.
Here is the technical info;
10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 22 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer.
Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.
Body; French Alder
Pickups; DiMarzio DP416 / DP416 / DP408.
Finishes; Normandy Red and Normandy Blue.
Expert Retro '54 Normandy Blue
You might not want to watch this 14yr old girl playing guitar...
May 28
We discovered this last week on YouTube and were staggered by her interpretation of the Eruption solo by Van Halen. Besides attacking the one of the most mythical and technical solos on the guitar, she does it with ease and a rare musical quality.
The popularity of this video has been incredible; 5,000,000 views on YouTube in one week, that represents more than 8 views per second!!
So we thank this 14yr old, Tina, proudly rockin' her Vigier Excalibur Custom in Deep Burgundy.
Watch the video!
Strap up!
April 23
Vigier lovers will be happy to learn that two exclusive Vigier straps are now available;
- VSS7GP is a 5cm leather top / polypropylene back strap
Very high quality leather with a polypropylene support, chosen because it slides on the shoulder, leaving you free to move.
The length is adjustable and the Vigier 'V' logo is present.
- V17SS is a 6.3cm strap all leather (double face) strap.
High-class leather, flexible and particularly soft. It has a double topstitching for maximum solidity and is adjusted with the aid of 7 notches, which avoid any untimely fault.
Vigier 'V' logo is present and available in black or in white.
Both available immediately..so go on, treat your guitar!
V17SS all leather Vigier strap
Vigier Guitars cleans up with MusicNomad Equipment Care
February 11
Vigier Guitars, pioneers of carbon fiber technology, are proud to announce the exclusive partnership with MusicNomad Equipment Care for finishing and maintenance of our guitars. Master luthier, Patrice Vigier, explains why he is so excited about this partnership;
For 30+ years, I have tried product after product to clean our painstakingly applied finishes. From traditional guitar polishes, to household and industrial cleaning products. In all this time I have never found a product that was as effective and eco-friendly as MusicNomad. Vigier Guitars is happy to use MusicNomad products exclusively for all our instrument care needs!
MusicNomad Equipment Care
Expert Retro 54 Normandy Red
February 08
In a tribute to those who fell on the beaches of Normandy liberating France, Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology, unveiled at winter NAMM 2013, a brand new Expert...the Expert Retro '54 in Normandy Red.
Specs are as follows;
10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 22 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer.
Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.
Body; French Alder
Pickups; DiMarzio DP416 / DP416 / DP408.
Finishes; Normandy Red.
Expert Retro 54 Normandy Red
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal Signature DoubleBfoot
February 07
Do not worry, you defiantly are seeing double!! At this year's NAMM show, Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology released the long sought after 'DoubleBfoot' - Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's signature double neck guitar. Ron has been rocking this guitar on stages across the globe while on tour with Gun's N' Roses. The first 5 will all be personally signed by Ron himself.
Here are the specs for this beast;
2 x 10/90 carbon reinforced necks, both 24 frets (24.8" scale) - 1 fretted (with Rosewood fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer 'string tree') and 1 fretless (with Imetal fingerboard).
Vigier 2017 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings, resting flat on the body.
Body; Honduras Mahogany.
Pickups; DiMarzio 2 x Chopper / Tone Zone (w/ unique 5-way switching inc. out of phase).
Finishes; Black Matte or Gold.
Other; 2 x thimbles, with special magnetic cavity storage, for quick access.
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal Signature DoubleBfoot
Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition
February 06
As well as the dark and mysterious Excalibur Thirteen, Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology also launched the Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition at this year's NAMM show.
Here we look at the specs of this beauty;
10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 24 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut and Flexretainer.
Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.
Body; French Alder with Maple top.
Pickups; DiMarzio PAF Pro / FS1 / Tone Zone,
Finishes; Aluminium Purple (w/ Matching mirror pickguard), Aluminium Black (w/ Matching mirror pickguard), Aluminium Green (w/ Matching mirror pickguard) and Aluminium Blue (w/ Matching mirror pickguard).
Excalibur Special 2013 Limited Edition
Excalibur Thirteen
February 05
Vigier, pioneers of carbon fibre technology has stunned those in attendances with some superb new releases for 2013, including two limited edition Excalibur models (the Excalibur Thirteen and Special). Over the next few days we will look at some of the highlights and stunning new models.
To start, we look at the specs for the Excalibur Thirteen;
10/90 carbon reinforced neck, 24 frets (25.6" scale) - available with Rosewood or Maple fingerboard, Stainless Steel frets, Zero Fret, Teflon Nut, Flexretainer.
Vigier 2011 tremolo pivoting on needles bearings.
Body; French Alder
Pickups; Amber 'Rock' w/ Killswitch.
Finishes; Volcano Red.
Excalibur Thirteen
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HAVANA (AP) -- Raul Castro announced Sunday that he will step down as Cuba's president in 2018 following a final five-year term, for the first time putting a date on the end of the Castro era. He tapped rising star Miguel Diaz-Canel as his top lieutenant and first in the line of succession.
The 81-year-old Castro also said he hopes to establish two-term limits and age caps for political offices including the presidency -- an astonishing prospect for a nation led by Castro or his older brother Fidel since their 1959 revolution.
The 52-year-old Diaz-Canel is now a heartbeat from the presidency and has risen higher than any other Cuban official who didn't directly participate in the heady days of the revolution.
"This will be my last term," Castro said, his voice firm, shortly after National Assembly elected him to a second term.
In his 35-minute speech, Castro hinted at other changes to the constitution, some so dramatic that they will have to be ratified by the Cuban people in a referendum. Still, he scotched any idea that the country would soon abandon socialism, saying he had not assumed the presidency in order to destroy Cuba's system.
"I was not chosen to be president to restore capitalism to Cuba," he said. "I was elected to defend, maintain and continue to perfect socialism, not destroy it."
Castro fueled interest in Sunday's legislative gathering after mentioning on Friday his possible retirement and suggesting lightheartedly that he had plans to resign at some point.
It's now clear that he was serious when he promised that Sunday's speech would have fireworks, and would touch on his future in leadership.
Cuba is at a moment of "historic transcendence," Castro told lawmakers in speaking of his decision to name Diaz-Canel to the No. 2 job, replacing the 81-year-old Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, who fought with the Castros in the Sierra Maestra.
Castro praised Machado Ventura and another aging revolutionary for offering to leave their positions so that younger leaders could move up.
Their selflessness is "a concrete demonstration of their genuine revolutionary fiber ... That is the essence of the founding generation of this revolution."
Castro said that Diaz-Canel's promotion "represents a definitive step in the configuration of the future leadership of the nation through the gradual and orderly transfer of key roles to new generations."
"Our greatest satisfaction is the tranquility and serene confidence we feel as we deliver to the new generations the responsibility to continue building socialism," he added.
On the streets of Havana, where people often express a jaded skepticism of all things political, there was genuine excitement.
"This is the start of a new era," said Roberto Delgado, a 68-year-old retiree walking down a street in the leafy Miramar neighborhood. "It will undoubtedly be a complicated and difficult process, but something important happened today."
"I'm mesmerized," added Regla Blanco, 48. "You thought that with all these old men, it would never end. I am very satisfied with what Raul said. He is keeping his promise."
Since taking over from Fidel in 2006, Castro has instituted a slate of important economic and social changes, expanding private enterprise, legalizing a real estate market and relaxing hated travel restrictions.
Still, the country remains ruled by the Communist Party and any opposition to it lacks legal recognition.
Castro has mentioned term limits before, but he has never said specifically when he would step down, and the concept has yet to be codified into Cuban law.
If he keeps his word, Castro will leave office no later than 2018. Cuban-American exiles in the United States have waited decades for the end of the Castro era, although they will likely be dismayed if it ends on the brothers' terms.
Nevertheless, the promise of a change at the top could have deep significance for U.S.-Cuba ties. The wording of Washington's 51-year economic embargo on the island specifies that it cannot be lifted while a Castro is in charge.
When Raul Castro hinted at his retirement plans on Friday, it earned a sharp response from Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Cuban-American Republican from Florida, who called it a ploy.
"If dictator Raul Castro states that he will retire in five years, there will still be no real change for the Cuban people so long as the Castro brothers remain in any form of leadership position, even behind the scenes," she said. "The U.S. should not change its policy of isolation of the Cuban regime."
Fidel Castro is 86 and retired, and has appeared increasingly frail in recent months. He made a surprise appearance at Sunday's gathering, receiving a thunderous ovation from lawmakers.


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Circa 1920
A bronze three-light urn-form table lamp with large, leaded mica shade.
Overall: 60 cm h.
Height to socket: 37 cm
Shade: 43 cm diameter
Base: 13 cm diameter
CE wiring available, contact sales for a quote.
CE Lamping: 3 SES/E14 sockets, maximum 25 watts per socket.
1 fixture total available.
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