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Is the Written Word Making a Modern Comeback?
By Mary Thompson –
Perhaps something good has finally come out of societies’ growing addiction to cyberspace?
From an outsiders point of view continually being engaged in cyberspace mostly translates into watching videos on YouTube, social media platforms all in all a waste of time. But, what if there was a positive element to these hours of surfing through websites? Why not put these long hours to good use, by utilising them to seek out academic advancement?
Claiming that books are boring is far from a fair assumption. On the contrary, that statement is furthest from the truth.
Nothing negative ever came out of expanding one’s knowledge through the written word. So, why not give apps like Audible by Amazon, Google Play Books, Amazon Kindle and Good Reads a try? Perhaps they may bring something good out of downloads and not just hours of wasted time.
There aren’t any excuses now
When asked one of the biggest reasons most people have for not reading books is that there just isn’t any time. Given the fast-paced lives, so many of us lead these days taking a few minutes or an hour at the most to pick up a good book seems almost unthinkable. Since no matter how much we try to get done during the day there’s never really enough time.
On the days when all important tasks get sorted, and there’s nothing left to do till the next wave of activities and schedules. The next excuse most people usually give is that engaging in the written word requires too much tedious energy that would be much better put towards just doing nothing at all. After all in all this constant onslaught activity, when do we ever get the chance to let our minds wander?
What if reading could be akin to daydreaming?
Could there be anything more relaxing than listening to narrations of not only popular books but the classics as well? Prices of these novels and short stories may vary depending on their release date. But, the variety of titles to choose from is incredibly vast it could open up the door to a whole new generation of readers.
Most potential readers already own one the critical components needed to enter this literacy fantasy world
Downloading books as with anything else can only be made possible only through reliable access to WIFI which seems to be almost anywhere these days.
Truth be told to really get submerged in the art of the high tech written word some sites do require readers to purchase a kindle. However, given the amount of money most people spend on electronic devices these days buying one that costs next to peanuts to what most of these gadgets total is hardly a significant investment.
Stating that it can be done from just about anywhere is an understatement
During rush hour, relaxing or just about any time of day one of the most common sights are people with headphones on as they escape reality in exchange for a better fantasy, though it is true that this can easily be accomplished through the latest movie, album or binge-watching the fun new television series.
Nevertheless, with all these new releases popping up on the shelves, one thing that continuously tends to get overlooked is hot new novels just waiting to be discovered. That being said why not switch out those other forms of entertainment for a great new series whose excitement, intrigue and detail can only be found through the written word.
After all, as they say, there’s so much they don’t include in the movie version. Wouldn’t it be great to get a more in-depth glimpse into those movies based on novels?
Reading does the body good
Why not invest in widening academic horizons and not just hours of wasted time? Who knows it may be possible to quickly get lost in a good book as it is in the latest YouTube sensation? Give these apps a try. They may be far from free of charge. But isn’t it far better to spend money on expanding knowledge than killing brain cells with entertainment that contains no beneficial qualities at all?
Perhaps given time the written word will be far from dead, but revived by a whole new generation of readers?
Dry Winter Skin Moisturizers
By Mary Thompson –
Don’t let Jack Frost nip at your nose
The most profoundly apparent qualities of the coming winter months are the clean, fresh air that will leave a crisp feeling in its wake. No one can say dey that despite leaving a chill in the air these anticipated times of snow angels, skiing, sleigh rides and holidays will put a sense of warmth in anyone’s heart.
Nevertheless, one undeniable fact still exists months of dry, itchy skin are an inevitable part of this snow-covered package. There’s nothing that can be done to stop this annual invasion of annoyance from occurring entirely.
But, hopefully with the help of these rich moisturisers, deep cleansers and penetrating facial masks those unpleasant months of frustration and scratching will be cut short. Most of these products may be far from being economically priced, but the relief they bring will be well worth the price. Plus one crucial point to factor in with these pricier products is they may cost a whole lot. But, one thing’s for sure a little truly goes a long way and will probably last the entire season.
Give these a chance they may very well surprise you
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TIME BOMB Power Ball Intensive Moisturizer Don’t let this unassuming plain white container fool you. The packaging may not have a lot of pizazz, but its 21 intensive moisturisers are sure to keep to winter blues at bay. What’s the secret behind its moisture locking success? Ectoin a protein which locks in skin’s moisture to enable it to survive in even the harshest of climates which in this case would be the icy arctic winds.
Its high price shouldn’t deter anyone from purchasing this top of the line product. After all, just a few dabs applied day and night are enough to get the job done. Skin will be supple with renewed elasticity. A far cry from the tightness and drying which would otherwise be the case without the aid of these ever essential moisturisers.
CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Melting Mask BalmThis is another one of those products whose benefits outweigh the price. Not many realise the amount of dryness skin can accumulate at night which brings into question the validity of the phrase, “beauty sleep.” However, just a thin layer of this moisture-boosting mask applied to the skin before bedtime on nights when skin truly needs of a moisture boost will leave it feeling soft and supple the next morning.
Could anything else have been expected to come from its key ingredients of apricot and macadamia oil?
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OROGOLD COSMETICS White Gold 24K Deep Moisturizer for Face It’s hard to ignore the steep price which comes along with this product given that it’s practically spelt out in its very name. However, given the intensive moisturising benefits combined with highly potent anti-ageing properties this product does the job of many. However, given the ample moisture which it contains I would not recommend using it all year round, but strictly reserved for winter months when dryness is particularly prevalent.
It’s quite apparent that this small jar does pack a hefty price. Nevertheless, if you factor in that it’s a day cream, night cream and anti-ageing all rolled into one somehow the price tag is a lot more palatable. So, why not treat yourself, after all, doesn’t skin deserve to be pampered once in a while?
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THIRSTY MUD Hydrating Treatment Masque The natural ingredients in this facial mask are everything that’s good for skin. Mainly the face’s highly delicate skin. From apples, oatmeal, ginger root to coconut oil it truly is a schmorgesborg of skincare goodness. All of which brought together will leave skin hydrated while maintaining its lipid barrier. Not to mention its detoxifying capabilities which boost skin’s radiance by protecting it from impurities and toxins that can be absorbed throughout the day.
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Perhaps letting Jack Frost steel a kiss may not be such a bad idea after all
Not even the frostiest of his pecks will stand a chance against these boosts of moisture. So, why not give these a try and step out into the frosty weather outside. After all it would be such a shame to put this beautiful time of year to waste.
Shake Up Your Fall & Winter Routine With These 10 Hot Tips
By Christina Flach –
Fall is here and it’s time we shake up our routine in every aspect of health, hair, exercise, and makeup! The holidays are going to be here before we know it and we need to set up a routine and plan for getting through the holiday season without gaining a ton of weight and more importantly feeling like a slug from all the excess sugar, which by the way is the devil hidden in those beautfuly decorated sugar cookies and pumpkin lattes!
Here are a few tips to help stay on track, while still having fun and not feeling deprived.
1. When you are running out the door, before you grab your handbag and keys, fill up your water bottle and add a squeeze of lemon which will help re-alkaline your system and best of all helps rid our system of sugar cravings. We often think we are hungry, when we are really incredibly dehydrated.
2. I know that pumpkin latte tastes like heaven on earth, but try a pumpkin tea or chai tea with no sugar. The more sugar you eat, the more we crave and eat. I tell myself at the begining of the season, I will enjoy one amazing holiday sugary latte, and then it’s back to tea with no sugar. Let’s enjoy a holiday baked good then drinking a million empty calories daily of a sugary latte.
[SEE: How to Make Indian Style Tea]
3. When the weather is chilly and it is tough to go to the gym when we feel so cold, try a hot yoga class! The hot room feels so good on tight muscles, we clear our pores with a good sweat and your body will get a deep stretch that we need to get ready for ski season. Changing up our work out routines during the winter months, keeps the boredom away and will keep you from skipping our much needed workouts.
[SEE: Yoga 101: Best Beginners Yoga The Easy Way]
4. My favorite part of getting into bed at night is slathering my hands and feet with coconut oil and putting on my cozy socks to keep the oils on my feet and not my sheets! Massaging your feet before bed will also help with sleeping soundly, depression, blood circulation, PMS and Menopause, but for me relaxing after a long day puts me to sleep 5 seconds after I put my head on the pillow! Waking up with soft hands and feet after a good nights sleep, there is nothing better!
5. Make green juice in the morning or before bed which ever is easier for you. Add to your blender, OJ, Apple juice or Coconut water ( fantastic if you drank too much the night before and are feeling dehydrated), green apple, spinach, kale, fresh ginger and tumeric. Those extra ripe bananas you normally toss into the garbage, peel, put into a freezer bag into the freezer, add to your smoothie with out having to add ice! I like to make enough to drink a glass or two and then put in a container to have mid day or in the afternoon when I would normally eat something sweet.
6. Leave a jar of coconut oil in the shower to rub into your skin before you get out. It saves time putting on while you are still wet and your skin will absorb the much needed oils.
7. Just because it’s raining, snowing or overcast, you still need to put sunscreen on your face, neck , chest. and on top of your hands. Yes, your hands too! How many times have you looked at a woman’s face and her hands looked like she was much older. Trust me, you will thank me in 25 years when your hands are not wrinkled and have sun spots.
8. If you are exfoliating, cut back to 2-3 times a week. The hot showers can strip your skin of oils and cause itching, discomfort and flaking, so try switching to a warm water shower, after you warm up or better yet, shock your skin with a cold 30- 60 seconds of cold water. I promise it will wake you up!
9. Fall is the best time to try a new hair color or cut. A trim after all the sun of the summer months will keep your lovely locks healthy. A warm chocolate brown, tone down your blondeness to a golden honey or maybe you want to add a bit of excitment with a dark rich dark brown will last much longer without fading or turning brassy.
10. Plan something with a friend you haven’t seen in a while. Sharing a memory is better then a gift! A harvest festival, museum exhibit, hike to see the change of season, an afternoon of crafts, work out with a trainer or a spa day! Hapiness and laughter are what makes us feel beautiful on the inside and shows in our face to the world!
About Christina:
Christina Flach is the CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup and a Celebrity Makeup Artist represented by Scout Creatives. Check out her long lasting, natural, waterproof lipgloss at www.PrettyGirlMakeup.com
Surely the Cat in the Hat Didn’t Mean it Like That?
By Mary Thompson –
Just because someone wishes hard enough doesn’t make it so
Get a grip it’s all entertainment, right? This question is the apparent reality that so many have chosen to ignore for the purposes of political agendas, social views and creating the negativity that just isn’t there.
I hardly doubt this is what Dr Seuss had in mind
Back in the days when Dr Seuss first created classic cartoons, songs and books the purpose behind them was to entice children to expand their imaginations. Who knew that someday tales conceived in such innocence would be twisted and by people whose intentions are far from innocent to take on forms of malice
The question now is why?
It’s hard to believe that the world of Dr Seuss from the Lorax, Horton to the Grinch just to name a few would be snatched out of countless children’s lives. These hasty decisions which seem to add to the growing list of grievances, so many people have chosen to nitpick apart.
I use the term nitpick for the simple reason that if these problems truly existed wouldn’t someone have chosen to do something about it a long time ago?
And so it begins…
Just recently a librarian in Massachusetts decided that Dr. Seuss was not only ….
Caribbean Hair Products are Good for Everybody
OK, I know it is no secret just how pro-Caribbean I am. Let’s face it, I play tropical music (new album Latindian Style out now, btw 😉 http://amzn.to/2hNkGez ), you read about me supporting Miss Universe Guyana, somewhere on youtube are Shenseea remixes I can’t stop doing because I’m crazy abt her, and I think Trinidad Coconut Water should be a daily drink.
But what about our HAIR?
I recently came across this product line called Happy Curls, Happy Girls. It’s the only artisan hair care line formulated for the Caribbean. The first thing I noticed is how multicultural their image is, and I’m about to get really really Real here. MOST high end hair companies, even in the curly hair niche, have only white models in their ads and packaging. not just white, Nazi White. Which doesn’t make much sense – who is buying your curly hair products? And why do big box high end companies think that hair products are a way to promote their subtle white supremacist beliefs? Not Cool [not mentioning company name here] – you know who you are. So of course, my first impression of Happy Curls, Happy Girls (let’s call them HCHG) is that they’re legit. They understand who this world is. Hair products are for Everybody.
CURLS or NO CURLS
The second thing I noticed about this brand is the impressive formulation of all natural ingredients, almost the same ingredients as those which my grandmother used to tell me to put in my hair. Indians, we LOVE our coconut oil. These are the same ingredients you would recommend for straight hair as well. The HCHG product line, although recommended for curly hair, will absolutely work on any hair type. Seriously.
SO HERE’S WHAT I’VE PERSONALLY TRIED
Daily Scented Hair Spritz
These spritzer bottles are Awesome! With the little lock for open/close and they spritz on creamy somehow. And again, no junk ingredients – full on real stuff. As if it is homemade. It might be, I don’t know. This Cucumber Melon spritz smells fantastic.
Protect and Grow Hair Oil
No Mineral Oil fillers!! And are you ready? It has Neem oil in it. NEEM OIL! If that’s not the most Caribbean/Indian thing to do I don’t know what is! It also has Tea Tree oil, and of course Jojoba and Coconut. I was a little weary of olive oil in my hair – but research shows otherwise. It’s a natural DHT blocker (then again they say the same thing about Coconut Oil which is magic to hair), nothing i’m Actually concerned over but I am getting that age where every little thing is “supposed to be” a concern. In any case, research shows that it is good for hair.
Coconut Milk Deep Conditioner
Do you know how hard it was for me not to EAT this product??? Just smell it you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about (hahahahaha it actually says “External Use Only” on the container – guess I’m not the first person to think about making a curry out of it). Once again, it is stuff my grandmother would recommend with some added vitamins and a natural emulsifier.
What do you think? Have you tried/seen these or similar products? And is it wrong that I’m doing a Caribbean coconut milk conditioning treatment right now while listening to one of my own songs to set the mood 😀 ?
Did the Internet Ruin or Help the Music Industry? Skrillex, Bruno Mars, and more
Did the Internet Ruin or Help the Music Industry – Skrillex, Bruno Mars, OK Go, The Civil Wars, Austin City Limits, Why Artists Don’t Get Paid in Money……
SUBTITLES (easier to view the video)
all over Los Angeles least at least
during Grammy weekend cuz everyone’s
like who is this Skrillex guy and people
are talking about I was like oh my god
he’s the most unique thing he’s had been
he’s changed how electronic music is and
it’s electronic music that you cannot
grasp or rhythm to and and anybody
listens to electronica music knows that
dubstep has been around for a while and
it didn’t originate in the United States
right it’s it’s there’s a dubstep
channel on Spotify if you like Skrillex
you should probably go listen to some
dope them I mean that’s like saying so
here’s a belly dance music pour
McDonough invented dance music that’s
that’s probably more or less like it’s
like giving your credit what we’re doing
well well let’s face now a lot of people
listen to sort of the age of 30 and they
actually think Madonna invented dance
music so let’s say there’s something a
little more broad like you know that the
blues music existed because you watch
the Looney Tunes cartoons you know blues
and jazz existed so you know very well
the black guy keys in that that’s
exactly right y’all in the Black Keys
are doing original you like yeah these
are my keys the Black Keys slack he’s
like there’s nothing there’s nothing
that the Black Keys are doing that
hasn’t been done exactly you know even
White Stripes for that matter a lot that
Y is very safe so yeah yeah
el is an awesome so he’s gonna name
fancy you guys never heard of anything
says really popular nobody’s learning
the Black Keys unless you’re really in
any music right so so I don’t know who
actually plays it oh you know what Bruno
Mars the perfect that’s like saying
Bruno Mars invented R&B you know very
well that he did not he plays a very
old-school R&B style Yeah right but you
know very well that Bruno Mars didn’t
because R&B has been around and you’ve
heard RB but unfortunately Skrillex can
take credit for dubstep because the like
dose that was pretty underground well I
don’t think he did credit for I think it
just happened I think I think people put
that on him right and he just doesn’t
correct them which is a hard tough thing
to be if you’re homeless one day and
you’re 24 obvious people like oh my god
dude you’re amazing you invented this
money
what are you doing fucking
what do you say if I walked up to the
guy working behind the counter at
McDonald’s like Jesus Christ have you
invented a hamburger oh my god the grace
mentioned here is 17 million dollars I
want you to now run 50 restaurants
across the country is the greatest
invention just because I’m too stupid to
know that this kid didn’t invent
hamburger he was making one because he
worked at McDonald I we’re kind of
belaboring the point is that parents
Calista has all these deals to produce
other records let’s do one of the
richest kids in America yeah and he’s
also hired to Bell to basically produce
in work with all these popular artists
and that’s Brett he’s not a brand right
so it’s it’s not it’s different right so
but going on this others there’s
something we left out Ok Go did present
the awards got been kind of awesome that
did kind of span over you know Skrillex
right and and one of the mundane okay
goat
said was you know hey it’s for the weird
that we’re selected to give these awards
because you know when we you know back
you know ten years ago you know
everybody in this room was the industry
right you know and with the advent of
the internet you know that really kind
of changed you know gave the power to
you know millions and millions of
millions people because it’s no longer
you know some producer or executive or
engineer made a decision to work with
somebody that gets them get simplicity
it’s now anybody can go out there and
make something and it’s the people that
hell are really allowed mates and to
really dictate what things are popular
and there’s no better example than that
fucking Friday song right there Friday
Friday all of us because this girl had
this song on YouTube and then blew up
right right okay go that’s how they made
it they made they made these really
interesting interesting cool videos that
went viral on YouTube and now they’re
giving other grants but those from
they’re still gatekeepers and huge
barriers of injury oh and there’s it’s
still heavily Boomer controlled but it’s
comparatively to ten years ago it seems
like an open playing field to everyone
in the industry right like okay go is
still it has to be pretty contrived and
a lot of money via to break something
like that right but compared to the ten
years ago okay go
and Skrillex well that’s exactly chef is
out of out of the box
it helps perpetual it’s still an
illusion that any man can do it what
must it but but it’s much better tenors
well let’s just put it this way and I
think Islands a little more than issue
that I am skillets would not exist ten
years ago they would not let the kid do
it exciting witness told his ideas act
right or they would tell you like oh wow
that’s how you doing and they would have
produced their own through Rick Rick
Rubin right and Madonna or Lady Gaga
ripped it off and suppose we’re never
gonna fucking dies
alright so the risk Felix wouldn’t heat
when he got the award from ok go so look
I was inspired by you guys because guess
what we’re very much like were very much
kin in the fact that you know if it
wasn’t for the internet we wouldn’t be
here right now
that is true that is very good Richard
um and so you know so I thought that was
so the humbleness but also making that
point it changed it because it was the
first there was a multitude of people
that went up and really kind of when
they in the pre top cast only mentioned
that man you know it wasn’t about
selling records it was about you know
the internet and you know in people
word-of-mouth getting music out there so
that they could have a career right and
one of them one of the groups that one
was the civil wars or something it’s
about civil war it’s a duet team every
country and they’re really good oh yeah
and I was great you never checked it out
but it’s really this like it really is
you know old-time music you know it’s
doable know there intend up but it
happens right name for that band by the
way yes describes it pretty well but it
has but it has soul it’s authentic and
they’re counted it is moving you know
it’s made with some emotion right and
that’s Ernie so they came out and then
they’re like and here they they flat out
said you know cuz they want also the pre
telecast they say I think all those
people that went out there and actually
ripped the CD and gave it to a friend
because like he like look where we are a
van band like we’re still indie like
we’re here we’re nominated we’re
surprised we are and we wanted to even
more overwhelming but we’re driving from
from city to city year long this guy’s
got four kids and a wife at home that’s
rarely see them because in order and
this is something that I try to explain
the people oh but when nama and I were
in college roommates together
we had a friend who is a harmonica
player in a band and he actually had a
gold record right and he traveled you
know he jam with him all the time it was
great you know blues jams whatever and
but he was on the road constantly it was
in a five or six piece band and his w2
said $40,000 it sucks so he sold you
know gold record was at 100,000 records
boats cool gold is 500 convert doesn’t
so half a million records right
traveling every day we way from his
girlfriend right I think he was up I
think it seems to married the girl and
he made $40,000 like you know and and so
you know it goes back to you the the
actual bullshit that is actual music
industry because you know the end of day
is the the artists are half the hustle
and it’s the fat cats are really in the
bacon the money it really is right and
if you a slave got some little
perspectives the artist matter how
talented they are cannot break through
to the ear so all those other people are
acting like we artist gets paid at the
fame and talent and if a man attention
break not money unfortunate truth and
I’m even saying this as an artist the
unfortunate truth is the industry is
everybody else behind us is what makes
us money and that’s it like no matter
how great you are
it’s your PR foe to the marketing guy to
the genius doing the studies and and the
guy whose foot in the millions and
billions of dollars it takes to get
through American ears now I say American
ears because in Europe people actually
if you’re listen to us in Europe you’re
like what the fuck are you talking about
I listen to music like it’s fun it’s
different in the United States where
nobody has time energy or desire to
figure out what that what they like in
America you know we don’t own our own
figure out what we like we are given
options we are told options you can
choose between a B C and D because we
culturally don’t learnings water
landings is the blunt way to say it my
polite way of saying is we culturally
don’t feel like we have time and
roadways or desire to have our own
opinions and so we would rather somebody
tell us what we like and we can and we
feel like we made a choice because we
can choose between Chris Brown and Nicki
when the Civil War so I choose one of
those therefore I made a choice it
doesn’t work that way outside of the US
so yeah I know it a lot of you are in
Sweden right now listening to this and
you’re like what what are you talking
about that you guys are insane what kind
of Nazi prison camp are you living in
but that’s America right so yeah so
which is which is always makes fun of me
as I live in Austin Texas you know
that’s one of the things we’re Austin
that has a scene it’s where you know you
kind of have it where you know every
other city that I’ve lived in I’ve lived
in a you know usually when it’s up
happening is nobody will motivate to get
off their couch to go to a show unless
somebody tells them that it’s already
good right where’s Bennett right and in
an Austin people said to get out of the
house okay it’s it’s warmer there you
know I mean if you’re in New York if
you’re in Chicago full Dolf you know
Boston you name any of those all the
major cities you know in the north right
even Seattle words freedom Rana that guy
can’t leave the gym I Jimi Hendrix had
to go to freedom Britain to make it
right right one of the best musicians
out of Seattle had to leave the country
right did Ollie get to have them to have
the people in Europe say oh dude we’ll
check you out and then he was a god that
he was amazing right people saw him the
guy from the moon was like he saw him
plays like they don’t stop playing I’m
like he’s that good and then he did not
break in Seattle because in America in
America getting off no breaks out and
it’s raining it’s cold or the fuck they
they don’t go out right there music or
not in America nobody gives a shit about
anybody we are we just don’t give a shit
unless you’re celebrity with love my
specialty unless you’ve already been
told you’re you’re you’re American
royalty which is celebrity we got rid of
a king system by leaving we have to we
still need a royal family for some
reason so we prop up uh celebrities but
I’m not even just seeing live shows
which I understand there’s a physical
pain in the ass even in America we don’t
even think about this if you’re an
American or a Canadian right now think
about this when was the last time you
even bothered to check out something new
on a free streaming site was last time
you went to last out of FM or Spotify or
anything and said or myspace which is a
free streaming site now right
and actually said even if somebody says
hey man check this out did you actually
get off your lazy pissed-off ass and
check out we don’t do it you like this
fuck dude I got fucking an American Idol
watch or I gotta eat this fucking greasy
hamburger right now he goes I was going
to say that’s a great segue he goes back
to comfort food right people move back
to their comfort where they’re
comfortable exactly and they don’t like
to go out and f-ck exactly like I don’t
want to hear new music because I’ve
already heard Nicki Minaj song on the
radio a hundred times and that’s good
enough for me I’ll get Nicki Minaj I
don’t care if my best friend what
respect says dude you need to check out
this band I don’t feel like clicking
just think about this how many times is
somebody recommended you just a like a
Facebook page I’ll have to just click
the word like and you actually throw in
a tantrum about it think about this I
know we’ve all done it and I know you’ve
done it just think about what a
douchebag you are right now and I’m
sorry we all are just complete pricks
and that’s just who we are culturally
and I’m not saying that yeah I’ll talk
down to us that’s just who we are and we
need to understand we are we are selfish
asshole pricks and that is us as America
I don’t give a shit about you you don’t
give a shit about me we are douchebags
and we celebrate the fact that we don’t
give a fucking shit well I know we don’t
eventually people come to become bubble
to the top and become the royalty but
man we love the lynchin ah there’s
nothing better than marriages to be like
oh wow we used to like you tiger why why
did you bubble to talk about me we’re
supposed to be an equal footing but that
whole bubble to the tops goes back to
the original conversation is a complete
illusion and why from a label
perspective artists get paid in that
attention that has monetary value so if
you’re making 40 grand a year for doing
all that work you’re getting late now
everybody else nobody knows about it
doesn’t give a shit about but nobody
bubbles to the top everyone there’s a
huge amount of money and effort to force
somebody into the attention of the
American public because it is a
closed-off wall an American mind is a
closed alcohol and the American flag
should say fuck you on
so let me sex all segue into every year
the the CEO president of the Recording
Academy comes out and he lectures
enjoyment he lectures he is not used
lectures you on both the pre telecast
and the telecast and what he said is
it’s very interesting because it’s kind
of an interesting segue is that you know
this is the first time I’ve ever heard
usually it’s like oh don’t steal don’t
go on don’t you know don’t use
technology you know support your artists
behind their sleep this is the first
time it’s like hey you know we all know
that we need fans we need our artists
and we need technology all of us need to
work together to figure out a way
because people that do work on this
music right need to get paid and I’m all
for that right corner you know the key
here is is the people that are actually
involved and hopefully you know with
with hopefully don’t destroy a Spotify
model hopefully you know things can
become better you know we’re you know
even this is a youtube concept where you
have the okay goes where somebody does
put some creative art out there and I
wasn’t saying that new okay go free game
video is amazing if you haven’t seen it
they take a friggin Chevy car they got
sponsored I get sponsors Chevy you know
a to music companies in his crash
whatever and they actually did this
really cool thing when they drive a car
and do a version of their song by biking
the car driving on an obstacle course
it’s but that’s the kind of stuff where
it’s you know luckily oh okay go has
very much the marketing PR like those
guys are marketing geniuses they don’t
need to hire people to go ahead and do
this for them but most artists out there
require Ages booking agents PR folks
marketing folks they need to have that
in order to break through you know
basically the yawn that is the
collective consciousness of Americans
and your stuff right so
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How a Writer’s Strike affects the Beatles, Kanye West, and Frank Sinatra
SUBTITLES (easier to watch the vid)
so they made the Grammys right with
thinking they’re gonna perform right
during the writers strike yes that where
they didn’t have any speeches really
prepared like it was like hey guys beat
official performance here’s the next
artist and then somebody that was
already recorded with if not all these
artists that we read up the name
there is no pre-rendered model right so
even though the writers trying to guess
ended right in front of us announces war
ended or they they well well because the
prior to attending Proctor and there’s a
lot of petition signed and the WGA
agreed not to picket it to allowed to be
yet so you know the but it was it was
written to be entertaining and not a lot
of speeches it was a concert yeah I was
it gospel is how the grandma should be
this is the music speaks right it’s not
people get up there and like Kanye
West’s and say like I’m the greatest I
want to be the number one I’m the
greatest person who ever walked the
earth from the site he’s playing other
people’s music and rapping over Jill who
is so elegant right went up there and
accepted his award from the Beatles
right it was nicely to a little shot and
then really hate so had this happened to
you he’s gonna give it a grab you by one
of the reels and I like how he
pronounces him he’s Vince Gill says can
ye does he ever happen to you Kanye
fucking Vince Gill it’s a nice little
thing there and then obviously the
theory going that Kanye West actually
paid the Academy to have play his music
like while the rehearsals going right
all right so here’s more on behind the
scenes
Oh No was there no work that way they
were really alive all about Mariano was
a French turns out they use weighted
Alicia Keys everything’s not very hard
yeah that was all right well I mean it
makes sense does it kind of like it
brought well it didn’t need to be Alicia
Keys she performed three times a night
as she shoes should have been like Nancy
Sinatra’s daughter or something hey
shouldn’t somebody else
oh but Alicia kicked ass oh yeah
Alicia Keys was fuckin awesome tonight
and it was nice that John Mayer we
didn’t actually have to you know we
didn’t actually force ourselves actually
listen to John Mayer for more than
thirty seconds and that was great how
blues noodling solo an Al Blues noodling
solo right I mean like with no thought
this one out there kind of like jammed
and then sang a little bit against her
and that was it we have to win this more
than those minutes John Mayer which is
great which is perfect for our taste
yeah great and we could say we saw John
Mayer live yeah but not actually have to
endure it yes there was a Curie
Underwood song she was looking hot
the song was energetic I in its
choreographer there’s no cool stop
looking stuff guys I saw in the
background like proximate oh yeah yeah
yeah oh yeah so backstage and the Carrie
Underwood thing so we can see what’s
going on backstage they’re practicing
the same moves from I do for the portal
or for yet yeah playing over and over
again move all right
and they finally went on and they were
tight they got it but it was pretty
interesting a backstage there they’re
practicing like robots yeah for a long
time I guess you know the greatest age
and that was awesome really cool there’s