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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Pim Zond Quote of the Day and Last of the Year

Pim Zond Quote of the Day and Last of the Year


“When things go wrong, don't go with them.”- Elvis Presley

Babymetal List for 2014

My Babymetal Video List 2014

Humbug Music Lists of 2014

I thought humbug to music lists for 2014 and posted this Chthonic video because it's so sweet!

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Stupid and Famous

Stop Making Stupid People famous!


I will show this picture only once!


Experimental Reverb Amplifier

Experimental natural reverb amplifier by Lirio Salvador of Elementounusual odd unique strange experimental weird musical instruments

Circular Flute


Guitar Purse


Steampunk Bass Guitar

Steampunk Bass Guitar

Arachnid Six Strings

Lady Gaga and Fur

How was your trip to Russia? Know small wonder Lady Gaga calls herself Mother Monster. Say no to animal fur....


Pin by Pim Zond Noise Guitar Music Magazine on 2015 Speak Up and Stan…

1965 Maton Guitars Jazzman Special | So Cool I Can't Speak | Pinterest

Monday, December 29, 2014

One Eyed Doll Does Slayer!!!

One Eyed Doll Does Slayer!!!

Friday, December 26, 2014

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

"Vote at the cash register, and see how quickly things will change." - Pim Zond

BABYMETAL★229曲目 [転載禁止]©2ch.net - BABYMETAL ARCHIVES

BABYMETAL - NHKのドキュメンタリー2014年12月21日 • NHK documentary 2014-12-21

English: Logo of the NHK (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai) ...
English: Logo of the NHK (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai) 日本語: 日本放送協会 3つのたまごロゴ (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

BABYMETAL - NHKのドキュメンタリー2014年12月21日 • NHK documentary 2014-12-21


BABYMETAL - NHKのドキュメンタリー2014年12月21日 • NHK documentary 2014-12-21 [40分長い / 40 minutes]


BABYMETAL - NHKのドキュメンタリー2014年12月21日 [40分長い]
BABYMETAL - NHK documentary Dec. 21, 2014 [40 minutes] 

Weight Loss and Healthy Nutrition

Weight Loss and Healthy Nutrition

The 3 Week Diet

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

11 Things The Bible Bans, But You Do Anyway | The Best Article Every Day

11 Things The Bible Bans, But You Do Anyway | The Best Article Every Day

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

 Pim Zond Quote of the Day

"Guns don't kill people, religious people with guns kill people." - Anonymous

Satan Revered in State of Oklahoma | Pinterest

The Matrix and Christian Tradition

Excerpt from about.com

Because Christianity is the predominant religious tradition in the United States, it is only natural that Christian themes and interpretations of The Matrix will also be dominant in discussions about this film series. The presence of Christian ideas in the the Matrix films is simply undeniable, but does this allow us to conclude that The Matrix and The Matrix Reloaded are Christian movies? 

First, let's review some of the obvious Christian symbols that appear in the film. The main character, played by Keanu Reeves, is named Thomas Anderson: the first name Thomas may be an allusion to the Doubting Thomas of the gospels, while etymologically Anderson means "son of man," a title used by Jesus in reference to himself. 

Another character, Choi, says to him "Hallelujah. You're my savior, man. My own personal Jesus Christ." A plate in Morpheus's ship Nebuchadnezzar bears the inscription "Mark III No. 11," a probable allusion to the Bible: Mark 3:11 reads, "Whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and shouted, 'You are the Son of God!'" 

Anderson's hacker alias Neo is an anagram for the One, a title which is used in the film to refer to Keanu Reeves' character. He is The One who is prophesied to liberate humanity from the chains that imprison them in their computer-generated illusion. First, however, he has to die - and he is killed in room 303. But, after 72 seconds (analogous to 3 days), Neo rises again. Soon thereafter, he also ascends up into the heavens. The first movie itself happened to be released on Easter weekend, 1999. 

According to the Architect in The Matrix Reloaded, Neo isn't actually the first One; instead, he is really the sixth One. Numbers are not meaningless in these films and perhaps the first five are meant to symbolize the Five Books of Moses of the Old Testament. Neo, representing the New Testament and New Covenant of Christianity, is described by the Architect as differing from the first five because of his ability to love - and the concept of agape, or brotherly love, is key in Christian theology. It seems, then, that Neo's role as a sci-fi iteration of the Christian Messiah is rather secure. 

Or is it? Certainly some Christian authors argue so, but the parallels here are not nearly so strong as they might appear at first glance. For Christians, the Messiah is a sinless unification of both divinity and humanity who brings salvation to humans from their state of sin through his own freely chosen, sacrificial death; none of these attributes describe Keanu Reeve's Neo, even in a metaphorical sense. 

Neo is not even vaguely sinless. Neo kills people left and right and isn't averse to a bit of extramarital sex. We are offered no reasons to think that Neo is a union of the divine and the human; although he develops powers beyond what other humans have, there is nothing mystical about him. His powers derive from an ability to manipulate the programming of the Matrix, and he remains very much human. 

Neo is not here to save anyone from sin, and his purpose has nothing to do with bridging the gap between us and God (not that God is even mentioned in the Matrix films). Instead, Neo arrives to release us from ignorance and illusion. Certainly a release from illusion is consistent with Christianity, but it does not constitute a metaphor for Christian salvation. Moreover, the idea that our reality is illusory is inconsistent with Christian beliefs in an omnipotent and truthful God. 

Nor does Neo save humanity through a sacrificial death. Although he dies, it is by accident rather than by free choice, and his means of salvation involves a great deal of violence - including the deaths of many innocent people. Neo loves, but he loves Trinity; he hasn't exhibited an overarching love for humanity as a whole, and certainly not for the human minds he kills time and time again. 

Christian references go far beyond the character of Neo, of course. The last human city is Zion, a reference to Jerusalem - a city holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Neo falls in love with Trinity, a reference to the Trinity of Christianity. Neo is betrayed by Cypher, someone who prefers hedonistic illusions where he has power over the drab reality he was awakened to. 

Even these, however, are not exclusively Christian themes or allegories. Some may see them as such because of their obvious relations to Christian stories, but that would a rather narrow reading; it would be more accurate to say that Christianity makes use of many stories and ideas which have been part of human culture for millennia. These ideas are a part of our human heritage, cultural as well as philosophical, and the Matrix taps into this heritage in culturally and religiously specific ways, but we should not let that distract us from the core messages which reach well beyond any one religion, including Christianity. 

In short, The Matrix and its sequels make use of Christianity, but they are not Christian films. Perhaps they are poor reflections of Christian doctrine, rendering Christianity in a superficial manner that is amenable to American pop culture but which requires sacrificing depth for the sake of people accustomed to sound bites over serious theological contemplation. Or, perhaps, they aren't meant to be Christian films in the first place; instead, they may be meant to be about important issues which are also explored within Christianity.

Home-School Mom Shows her Utter Stupidity and Is Proud of it!

Home-School Mom Shows her Utter Stupidity and Is Proud of it!

Moronic Woman Megan Fox 

(Not the Actress)

Pinterest Images of Bomber Crashing in 1940's

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Sony to Release Interview on Limited Basis - Hype

Sony to Release Interview on Limited Basis - Hype

Sony will release The Interview on a limited basis, and "some" people in the USA now say it is their patriotic duty to see that piece of crap! What is America coming to! What a shit way to hype a shit movie! We should've seen it coming!

(65) Religion..give it some thought | Atheism | Pinterest

(65) Religion..give it some thought | Atheism | Pinterest

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

"Religion was as beneficial as astrology when it was created." - Pim Zond

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

"Uranus is a planet, get over yourself." - Pim Zond

Duchess of Cambridge at Beaver Scout Meeting / Europe

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Pim Zond - Ambient Guitar Peformance

Pim Zond - Ambient Guitar Peformance

Animals Bashed, Frozen Alive, Drowned, and Starved at Dealer


Animals Bashed, Frozen Alive, Drowned, and Starved at Dealer


Despite having extensive evidence of persistent, widespread cruelty to animals since October 2, 2014, the Adams County, Colorado, Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) still has not seized or rendered aid to the thousands of animals kept at Willards Rodent Factory.
 

XUFOX Movie T-shirt "Remain Calm and Stay Weird" | The Pim Zond Project

The Dong Singers - At World Music Shanghai 2013 侗族大歌在上海世界音乐季

The Dong Singers - At World Music Shanghai 2013 侗族大歌在上海世界音乐季


Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Avant-metal Electronic Ambient Signed CD - Pim Zond

Avant-metal Electronic Ambient Signed CD - Pim Zond - Ebay

UFO T-shirt for Fans

UFO T-shirt for Fans

Vintage Phonograph Color T-shirt | The Pim Zond Project

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

The 50 Best Songs of 2014

 The 50 Best Songs of 2014

We count down the 50 songs that mattered the most this year.

Doll$Boxx - Fragrance Japanese Metal Music Video

Dazzle Vision - Like I'm Not There Music Video


Dazzle Vision - Japanese Melodic Metal

Dazzle Vision - Japanese Melodic Metal


Experimental Electronic Guitar Music PIM Zond Distant Relations CD | eBay

Experimental Music Electronic CD PIM Zond Canada Autographed | eBay

Experimental Music Electronic Guitar PIM Zond 23 Years OF Fear CD | eBay

Gibson LES Paul Deluxe Vintage Guitar 1979 | eBay

Sunday, December 7, 2014

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Convert a Right-Handed Guitar to a Left-Handed Guitar

Left-handed Martin D-28.
Left-handed Martin D-28. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

How to Convert a Right-Handed Guitar to a Left-Handed Guitar    

by Seth Baker

Would you like to convert a right-handed guitar to a left-handed guitar? This is an easy conversion to do, but you'll need to do more than just change the strings.

While I believe that it's better to just buy a quality left-handed guitar, maybe you've found a right-handed guitar that you really like. Perhaps you're a lefty just dabbling in guitar playing and not yet ready to make an investment in a left-handed guitar.

Most left-handed guitar and bass players are faced with this dilemma.

When I was learning to play, I didn't have a lot of money to invest in a high-quality guitar, so I went to the flea market and purchased the cheapest guitar I could find, a twenty-dollar acoustic. Even with its standard setup, the action was terrible because the neck was warped. The strings wouldn't stay in tune.

In short, the guitar sounded like a dying animal. But I converted it to a right-handed guitar by flipping the strings. I didn't bother to change the nut or the bridge, and this was part of my problem.

Eventually I swallowed my pride and visited a music store. Their luthier looked at it and shook his head. He said it would cost a couple hundred dollars to make it sound really good, but for about forty he could make it serviceable. I went with the latter option. In addition to doing the work, he explained what needed to be done to convert a right-handed guitar to a left-handed guitar.

This works for acoustics, electrics, and electric basses. The materials required to convert a guitar are new strings, a tuner, and wood glue. You may also need a blank nut, a screw driver, sandpaper, and a truss rod adjuster. A string winder is a handy tool to have as well.

First you need to remove the old strings. Once the strings are off, remove the nut (the little thing at the top of the neck). You may need to pry this out with a flat screwdriver. Once it's out, scrape out the crusty glue with a screwdriver or some sandpaper. Add a little bit of fresh glue to the nut and replace it with its direction reversed.

The nut has a groove sized for each string, and if you don't change it around, there will be play in the little strings and the big strings won't seat properly.

If something happens in this step, for example the nut breaks or the angle causes the strings to sit too low to the fret board, you'll need to file your own nut. You can have a guitar shop do this, or you can purchase a file and do it yourself. Plenty of video tutorials are available.
For electric guitars, you might want to reverse the directions of the pickups.

To do this, usually you just need to unscrew the pick guard or pickup frames. Be careful not to lose the springs that allow for height adjustment. Once your glue dries, go ahead and install your new strings.

To keep your nut from flying away, don't tighten the strings to full tension until all six strings are on. Use your tuner to get close to the correct pitch. Stretch your strings a bit as you tighten them up.

After they're installed, play for a while and give them time to go to their length. Once this happens, it's time to set your intonation. Maybe you'll be lucky and you won't have to set it. To check intonation, you compare the pitch at the twelfth fret (octave) with the pitch of an open string. They should be the same.

On acoustic guitars, you may need to alter the bridge to ensure correct intonation. Sometimes this is just a matter of getting a blank and filing it down. If you are converting an expensive guitar (not recommended), take it to a luthier and let them do it.

For electric guitars and basses, this process is much easier. The string saddles are usually adjustable with a Phillips screwdriver. All you need to do is adjust them until the pitches of the twelfth fret and open string match. Always use a tuner for this process, and don't forget to re-check the open-string tuning every time you make an adjustment to the string saddle.

That covers about everything you need to know about converting a righty guitar to a left-handed guitar. For more information about left-handed guitars, check out the resource box.

To learn more about left-handed acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, visit the Left Handed Guitar and Bass Guide. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Seth_Baker

Volvo Ocean Race BBC Festival Series - Abu Dhabi

Volvo Ocean Race BBC Festival

The 2014/2015 Volvo Ocean Race's stopover festival in Abu Dhabi will be a stunning experience! The racing event that kick started in October in Spain, will see the race fleet moving from South Africa to China after a three-week stopover in the UAE capital in December 2014.

The stopover festival is hosted by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, and will take place in the Destination Village (VOR) on Corniche breakwater from December 12th until January 3rd 2015.

Highlighting the festival will be the two day concert - BBC World's Blue Planet in Concert. The concert will raise the curtain to the three-week stopover celebrations.

The concert will be held on the region's first ever floating stage under a 10 metre wide screen, showcasing spectacular, specially cut high definition footage from the award winning TV series - The Blue Planet, with the emotional and evocative musical score performed by a live orchestra.

The concert will talk about the Capital's union with the sea and its maritime heritage.
Adding more to the big news and something more exciting is that, being the opening act of the festival - the highly acclaimed BBC World's Blue Planet in Concert will feature the international superstar, the legendary music composer George Fenton, alongside a 78-piece National Symphony Orchestra and a regional narrator.

With the priemere of the famous concert in the region, it also marks the debut of the multiple-award winning music composer George Fenton. The international artist expresses his happiness -

"I've been lucky enough to perform the Blue Planet concert across the world in some of the most iconic venues from the Hollywood Bowl to Sydney Opera House, but the prospect of playing for the first time in Arabia, with a 78-piece orchestra on a floating stage beneath a ten metre screen, promises to be the show's most spectacular setting yet."

Janet Hassouneh, founder and executive director of the orchestra, who is equally excited about the concert says, This is an a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us and one which we are all excited about. Both the Volvo Ocean Race and Fenton are at the pinnacle of their world renowned areas of expertise, so it's nothing short of an honour to have their confidence in our ability. Make no mistake, each and every member of the orchestra will give of their very best and the audience will not be disappointed!

The stopover festival will showcase various performances such as dhow racing, traditional sea shanty or pearl diving.

There will also be ocean conservation exhibitions, and many educational and entertainment activities for every group and age. As George Fenton expressed, "the concert is going to be very special and a stunning way to experience the natural wonders of the oceans."

BBC World's Blue Planet in Concert " George Fenton opens the spectacular racing event 2014 / 2015 Volvo Ocean Race's stopover festival in Abu Dhabi. The concert will take place on Corniche Breakwater from December 12th to 13th.

Saturday, December 6, 2014

XUFOX T-Shirt Movie Pre-release

Joint Relief and Guitarists

I had a discussion with a couple of guitarists my age the other day, and joint pain came up. And I wondered if you can use a pre-emptive form of natural treatment. I, myself had several finger sprains in sports back in the day, and already notice a difference in the comfort level while playing on the fretboard. Hmmm, I found this article.... check it out.

FAQs About Joint Relief Solution

Google "joint pain treatment" and you may encounter a natural supplement called Joint Relief Solution. The following FAQ section should answer some of your questions about this product and how it may help you reduce joint pain, have greater flexibility, and ultimately a higher quality of life.

Why am I hurting?
If you're among the estimated one in three Americans reporting joint pain in the past 30 days, you may be hurting because of arthritis - a generic term for inflammation of the joints. There are more than 100 kinds of arthritis, but they're all characterized by inflammation and joint pain.

The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. This is the 'wear-and-tear' on your joints that accumulates over the years, especially on weight-bearing joints like the hips, knees and spine.

In arthritis, chronic inflammation can make cartilage brittle and reduce its ability to absorb your movements. In some people, arthritis completely wears the cartilage away, so that bones literally rub against each other. This causes pain and places additional strain on ligaments and tendons during movement.

How can I reduce joint pain?
You can manage joint pain with a variety of OTC and prescription medications. Topical creams like Bengay are also an option, though most have side effects and are not recommended for long-term use. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), for example, are linked to gastrointestinal bleeding. Higher in strength, Cox-2 inhibitors increase risk of stroke and heart attack.

However, you can also manage joint pain with a natural supplement. And this is where Joint Relief Solution comes in.

What is Joint Relief Solution?
Joint Relief Solution is a natural supplement that uses a series of clinically proven ingredients, including glucosamine and chondroitin, found naturally in cartilage and which decrease with age. As well, Joint Relief Solution is formulated with natural painkillers, like willow bark extract, from which researchers developed Aspirin in the 19th century.

How is Joint Relief Solution different than arthritis medication?
Several ways. First, it's a non-prescription dietary supplement consisting of compounds that occur naturally in cartilage you can't get glucosamine or chondroitin through food sources, for example. As well, it's designed to assist joint function and reduce loss of cartilage. Most medications do not perform these functions.

Yet, ask most folks with arthritis and you'll get a common answer: they want pain relief. Joint Relief Solution is designed to naturally relieve joint pain, without pharmaceuticals, or the side effects linked to them.

OK, but does it actually reduce joint pain?
Yup. The subject of numerous clinical studies over the past 20 years, the ingredients in Joint Relief Solution are proven to reduce joint pain and protect cartilage. Consider a study in which glucosamine provided a "significant improvement" for pain symptoms from OA.

And a quote from the Mayo Clinic that "The weight of scientific evidence points to a beneficial effect when chondroitin is used for 6-24 months."

There are further studies showing that Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables, also found in Joint Relief Solution, can reduce pain and slow loss of cartilage from osteoarthritis.

Is Joint Relief Solution safe?
The chondroitin and glucosamine in Joint Relief Solution comes from shellfish, and people with allergies to this should first consult with their physician before trying the product.
Having said that, Joint Relief Solution is a natural supplement, manufactured at a cGMP-compliant facility in the United States. Studies show the ingredients within it are well-tolerated and substantially safer than long-term use of NSAIDs, opioid drugs and arthritis medications.

When can I expect results?
You'll most likely experience pain reduction, and the ability to sit and move in comfort, in the first few weeks, and improved joint health in about three months.

Bear in mind that cartilage isn't worn down over night. It's a long process that happens over decades from factors including posture, diet, repetitive movements and high impact sports and exercise. In similar manner, you joints need time to heal. Keep using Joint Relief Solution, as studies show the best results occur after at least six months of use.

How do I use Joint Relief Solution?
Take two capsules daily, once in the morning and again in the evening.

Is Joint Relief Solution guaranteed?
Yes it is. Try the product for 60 days. During that time, if you don't experience less joint pain, and increased ability to sit, move and live in comfort, just return the product and your purchase will be refunded minus shipping and handling.

Mark Udall on the CIA Torture Report - Mark Udall Says America Will Be Disgusted at Torture Report - Esquire

Friday, December 5, 2014

$7 Piano Lessons!

English: One APEX kid teaching another what he...
English: One APEX kid teaching another what he learned in one of our music classes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

$7 Piano Lessons! 

 

Trying to learn on your own can be just as frustrating if you do not have the right guidance.

You can search the internet infinitely and find all kinds of information on piano theory. Most of it you will not even understand.

It is often in difficult language and assumes that you know quite a bit about music already. You also have to deal with conflicting theories.

LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO FOR JUST & BUCKS!

Black Keys Custom T-Shirt

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

"Technology is created by people with resources to benefit people with resources." - Pim Zond

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

Pim Zond Quote of the Day

"If you repeat and error more than twice, it's a habit not a mistake." - Pim Zond

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

WTF: Delain Bassist Ruptures Testicle During Onstage Accident – Video - Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards | revolvermag.com

Black Veil Brides — Black Veil Brides VIDEO

Review: Black Veil Brides — Black Veil Brides VIDEO

The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman Talks How Heavy Music Helps Depression - Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards | revolvermag.com

The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman Talks How Heavy Music Helps Depression - Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards | revolvermag.com

Photos: Alice Cooper Live in California - Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards | revolvermag.com

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens - Official Trailer


 The Force Awakens - Official Trailer


A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983).

Name: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy
US release date: December 18, 2015
Director(s): J.J. Abrams
Stars: Andy Serkis, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford