I’ve been around hearing-impaired people for most of my life. There’s something pure and gracious in their happiness, and until I saw this video, I realized, I’ve never heard or saw a deaf people swear in sign before.
Why should you read Charles Dickens? This TED Talk Explains
The starving orphan seeking a second helping of gruel. The spinster wasting away in her tattered wedding dress. The stone-hearted miser plagued by the ghost of Christmas past. More than a century after his death, these remain recognizable figures from the work of Charles Dickens. But what are the features of Dickens’ writing that make it so special? Iseult Gillespie investigates.
Short Cuts: The Best Songs Heard On December 25, 2017 From The Indie World
Bleach Baby
Be So Good
Bleach Baby follows up their successful debut single, “This Is For You,” with the second release from their highly anticipated EP coming in 2018. If you remember Ride On Time and feel like you’re missing out on Deep House due to, you know, life and mortgages, check this one out.
OKO & Rosie Darling
Paradise
They created this song through Skype, since they were over 3,000 miles apart. Skype! That won’t be the legacy of the group though, and just imagine what they can create by being both in the same room.
Anonymous Conflict
Old Saigon
It always surprises me when one person gets behind a name for their project – think Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, or Iron & Wine for Sam Beam. There’s a definite sparek to this song, and one listen, you’ll know why he really doesn’t need anyone else for his wicked vision.
Gabe Lopez
Lasso
Gabe is a go-to songwriter backed by hits for Belinda Carlisle, NKOTB, Boyz II Men, Krayzie Bone, and more. This year, he’s returned to performing and writing his own material. He continues his formidable run of hits with this track, and good thing he decided to keep it for himself.
Kitchenette
Prison Break
The project of Amsterdam musician Chris O. Kikic, calls to mind some of NPR’s favourite artists, and this is really the answer to saving the music industry: Good songs, exploring the evolution of alternative rock.
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Marty Ponster
Hey, Vancouver, what are you doing sleeping on this group? From behind the scenes as DJs in the club, to now a fully-realized band in ready to he heralded a soon-to-be commercial and critical glory, this is one of the most modern age’s sincere tracks in the last few weeks.
we are, et al.
Summer’s Colder & I’m Still Here
Sometimes, you see or hear a name of a group or concept, and you think that could be the most original quality from them. Worry no more about we are, et al. Based out of San Francisco, this earthy slice of folk-rock is full of colours and vibrancy.
Zita
Move
OK, I love it when violins or fiddles move into the modern world or rock, dance or EDM. Zita is from Hungary, and also produced this effort and his compelling and exciting. Ashley MacIsaac and Natalie MacMaster do this so well, and I love them both for doing it. Add Zita to this list. More of this in the disco and arenas, please.
Subway Club
Atom Bomb
From Stockholm, Sweden, this club is going to need a few more spaces for new fans. Incredibly talented, their secret is not too have too many ideas in the track. It’s just enough to continue their consistent quality of tunes and melodies.
U2’s Larry Mullen Jr Filmed A PSA In 1987 About Motorcycle Safety
He not only started U2, but here’s drummer Larry Mullen, Jr on motorcycle safety.
https://youtu.be/OKxmZkzLp7A
See Meghan Markle on ‘90s Nickelodeon Show After Protesting Sexist Commercial
As a social studies assignment back in elementary school, Meghan Markle and her classmates watched some commercials to assess their messages. A commercial for Ivory Dishwashing Liquid really bothered Meghan because it used the word “her.” Meghan took matters into her own hands by writing a letter to the soap manufacturer. The company changed the commercial. What Meghan did landed her on the cable show ‘Nick News’ in 1993.
Andy Kaufman’s SNL Audition Tape
Now that Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring A Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton documentary, about Jim Carrey’s performance as Andy Kaufman in Miloš Forman’s 1999 biopic Man on the Moon, is out on Netflix, let’s take a look back to 1975’s Saturday Night Live audition tape from Andy. Portions of his Foreign Man act were broadcast in the first season of Saturday Night Live. The Mighty Mouse number was featured in the October 11, 1975 premiere, while the joke-telling and celebrity impressions (including Elvis) were included in the November 8 broadcast that same year.
https://youtu.be/IUJyOprJEGQ
HBO Sports, WWE, And Bill Simmons Are Producing A Documentary On André the Giant
HBO Sports and the WWE teamed up with Bill Simmons to produce a documentary about the life and career of professional wrestling legend and actor André the Giant. Their first trailer, titled He Was A God is now out, and the feature is currently scheduled to premiere on HBO in the spring of 2018.
Spotify Goes Right For The Funny Bone With Their 2017 Year-End Giant Billboard Campaign
Spotify just isn’t one of the leading music streaming services, they also have a great sense of humour, as you can see in their latest advertising campaign to celebrate the end of 2017.
