Daily Archives: September 23, 2009

The inauguration of Jim Yong Kim – Dartmouth President

In front of an audience of more than 5,000 people, global health pioneer Dr. Jim Yong Kim was inaugurated as the 17th President of Dartmouth College. In his inaugural address at a formal ceremony on the Dartmouth Green, President Kim challenged students to “aspire to change the world.” He’s the 17th President of Dartmouth College and the first Asian American to be appointed president of an Ivy League school. Check out his inaugural address. We have short, medium, and long versions.



The inauguration of Jim Yong Kim – Dartmouth President (under 1 minute)

The inauguration of Jim Yong Kim – Dartmouth President (under 30 minutes)

The inauguration of Jim Yong Kim – Dartmouth President (over 2 hours)

Avalanche by Marie Digby

Here’s Marie Digby’s latest single “Avalanche” off he new album “Breathing Underwater“. Marie wrote the song when she was feeling a little helpless about a crumbling relationship. She felt ready to put her all into a relationship , but wasn’t sure if that feeling would be reciprocated. It’s rare for the commitment and feelings from both sides to match..but when it does, it’s magical.

The video for “Avalanche” uses footage from her recent promo tour in Japan. (Her “Feel” video also uses Tokyo footage.) “Avalanche” is expected to hit the radio waves in October, so request it on your local radio station. Also Marie is working on a movie project, which incorporates all the songs from her latest album “Breathing Underwater”.

Pick up “Avalanche” on Marie Digby - Breathing Underwater (Bonus Track Version) - Avalanche or at Amazon.



Avalanche by Marie Digby

I am Strong by Tiesto x Priscilla Ahn

Interesting collabo between the #1 DJ in the world, Tiesto, and Asian American singer Priscilla Ahn. The song “I Am Strong” has Tiesto’s trance/electronica/dance beats coupled with Priscilla Ahn’s vocals. The track is off Tiësto’s upcoming new album “Kaleidoscope” which will be released on October 6, 2009. You can get “I am Strong” now on Tiësto - I Am Strong (feat. Priscilla Ahn) - Single - I Am Strong (feat. Priscilla Ahn) or pre-order Tiesto’s “Kaleidoscope” album on Amazon.

I am Strong by Tiesto x Priscilla Ahn

Priscilla Ahn video with Tiesto DJing

ISA LA 2009 concert video

Wong Fu Productions and Far East Movement collaborated on their third ISA within the span of 1 year. (Check out the previous International Secret Agent concerts : ISA LA 2008 and ISA SF 2009). Over Labor Day weekend as few weeks back, about 1,400 fans descended on San Gabriel to check out the ISA LA 2009 concert lineup, which included KevJumba, Bruno Mars, GLP (Gabe Bondoc, Leejay, Passion), David Choi, Kina Grannis, Quest Dance Crew, Wong Fu Productions, Far*East Movement, host Lydia Paek and Tom Ngo, and special guest Cassie.

Read the thoughts about ISA LA 2009 from Far East Movement and Wong Fu productions. More ISA LA 2009 pictures here.

ISA LA 2009 concert video (music from Far East Movement)