Daily Archives: September 20, 2011

Changing faces with a smile : Operation Smile

Changing faces with a smile : Operation Smile

This post is dedicated to the channelAPA.com readers who are in the medical field or studying to be in the medical profession. We don’t really care that the ethnicity isn’t exactly Asian (although the plastic surgeon that did the work looks to be Asian in the video.) This is just an inspiring video for those in the field as many of them volunteer for great causes like this, but never get the recognition. Here’s a message from the person that posted the video.

An amazing little girl who had her cleft lip surgery.People ask me why I volunteer overseas so much.. It takes my eyes off me and allows me to remember what life is all about. When we use what we have been given (whatever that might be) to make a positive change for our world, thats when life make sense…. In a time when the world seems to be imploding with greed, there are certain things that will always remain invaluable..like the smile on this girls face when she realises her life will be changed forever.

Her life has impacted mine as I have hers..but thats whats it all about..both being happier because the miracle of life allowed us to cross one another’s paths and leave each other in a better place because we met . Without judgement.

Her lip is still swollen and painful as she is only 24 hours post surgery but the joy in her eyes is unmistakable and makes my heart laugh without measure. I hope it brings the same to you.

Break out the tissue if you watch this video. Big ups to those in the medical field that make life changing things happen. We hope this inspires you to reach for your dreams and make a difference.

Changing faces with a smile : Operation Smile

2011 International Secret Agents (ISA) SF Bay Area

2011 International Secret Agents (ISA) SF Bay Area
After being away for two years, International Secret Agents (ISA) returns to the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend (September 24, 2011). channelAPA.com will be in the house and SF Bay Area fans should too. The crew behind ISA are bringing the big show back to the Bay with a crazy lineup:

Artists:
David Choi
Far East Movement
IAMME
Kina Grannis
New Heights
Roshon Fegan (just added)
Wong Fu Productions

Hosts:
Cathy Nguyen
Kevin Wu
Ryan Higa

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Show Starts: 7:00 PM

Venue:
San Jose Civic Auditorium
135 San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95113
Get tickets here.

See you at 2011 ISA SF this weekend.

2011 International Secret Agents (ISA) SF Bay Area

Wong Fu Productions promo for 2011 ISA SF Bay Area

Pass the Word…Pass It On by Lianah Sta Ana

Pass the Word...Pass It On by Lianah Sta. Ana

12 year old singer Lianah Sta Ana, dubbed the next Charice, released her first original song and music video “Pass the Word…Pass It On”. The new song for world peace is for all who seek to build a better world by spreading the simple, but vital, message of peace and love in communities and across organizations, including schools. The folksy tune has you reflecting on what’s really important in life. For the video, she teams up with fellow musicians Sammy Asuncion & Roger Pullin. You can get the single on Pass The Word. . . Pass It On (Pass the Word...Pass It On) - Pass The Word. . . Pass It On - Single.

Pass the Word…Pass It On by Lianah Sta Ana

Lyrics to Pass the Word…Pass It On by Lianah Sta Ana

Only love can save us all;
there’s no other way to achieve some peace in this world.
We must set this as a goal.
I’m just a drop of rain, but I’ll do my part, yeah.
We should believe that there’s a hope.
Love is the only opening door to attain
togetherness and joy around this world, I’m sure.

Pass the word…Pass it all around the world
Pass it on…share your love with everyone
Pass the word… all around the world
Pass it on; love…to everyone

Nothing else is gonna last.
Love’s the only way to sustain
our life in this world.
All the hatred from the past
leave it all behind, let it go, and do your part, yeah.
We should believe that there’s a hope.
Love is the only opening door to attain
togetherness and joy around this world, I’m sure.

Pass the word…Pass it all around the world
Pass it on…share your love with everyone
Pass the word… all around the world
Pass it on; love…to everyone
Pass the word…

Summer Love music video by Stevie Hoang

Summer Love music video by Stevie Hoang

Singer Stevie Hoang released his music video “Summer Love” just as summer is drawing to close. His song, off the “Unsigned” album, reminisces about his summer romance and the indelible mark of that relationship. From walks on the beach to slow jams in the car, you can’t escape the memories. It’s etched in the memory book of you’re heart. Share this with your summer love. You can get the single on Summer Love - Unsigned

Also check out his songs : No Coming Back and Fight For You.

Summer Love music video by Stevie Hoang

Lyrics to Summer Love by Stevie Hoang

Summer love
Put your hands up
If this is your favorite song turn it up
Summer love
Put your hands up
If this is your favorite song turn it up

I still remember way back then
Waking up with you in my arms
Summer together, felt so right
You’re the one that opened up my heart
Didn’t know just what I had back then
But now I see the truth
Everytime that summer comes around
I’m reminded of you

[Hook:]
Baby oooooo
I just can’t stop thinking about you
Letting go is just so hard to do
Even though the seasons change
Girl my love remains the same for you oh

[Chorus:]
Baby summer love
Got me so hooked on you
I don’t know what to do
Every year I feel the same
Baby summer love is all I’m dreaming of
And girl no matter what
you will always be my summer love
Summer love
Put your hands up
If this is your favorite song turn it up
Summer love
Put your hands up
If this is your favorite song turn it up

Do you remember
Sylvan Beach
Walking down and up here holding hands
Do you remember
Rolling with the top-down
Fast lane rocking a slow jams
Everyday I took for granted
Thought that you’d be here to stay
Never thought that rain would fall so soon
And wash our love away

[Hook:]
Baby oooooo
I just can’t stop thinking about you
Letting go is just so hard to do
Even though the seasons change
Girl my love remains the same for you oh

[Chorus:]
Baby summer love
Got me so hooked on you
I don’t know what to do
Every year I feel the same
Baby summer love is all I’m dreaming of
And girl no matter what
you’ll always be my summer love
Summer love

I remember the day when it was you and me
Thought that we’d last forever I just can’t believe
How we could let it go when baby girl even though
There ain’t no more else to say
you’re still the one that I crave
you came up with me from the ghetto ghetto
So I’m finding it hard for me to let go let go
And the pain just goes on and on
No love making, got my heart breaking
May to June to July you got me singing

[Chorus:]
Baby summer love
Got me so hooked on u
I don’t know what to do
Every year I feel the same
Baby summer love is all I’m dreaming of
And girl no matter what
U’ll always be my summer love
Summer love
Baby summer love
Got me so hooked on u
I don’t know what to do
Every year I feel the same
Baby summer love is all I’m dreaming of
And girl no matter what
U’ll always be my summer love
Summer love

The Monogamy Experiment: Episode 6

The Monogamy Experiment: Episode 6

Actress Amy Rider shares her latest episode of her mockumentary series “The Monogamy Experiment”. In episode 6, Amy is desperate for a data and finds out that online dating results in an “Internet Stalker.” Sometimes people create multiple profiles online. Amy can’t seem to avoid meeting the same guy. Also Riley Jouda calls up Amy Rider to get a job. Is there something brewing between her and Riley Jouda? You’ll have wait for the next episode to find out. This is the final episode as the series takes a short hiatus. Look for it to restart soon.

In her her mockumentary series “The Monogamy Experiment” this week, actress Amy Rider goes back to therapy..”Animal Therapy”. Dr. Jouda gives his insights on how Amy can breakthrough her barrier of being in an open relationship by unlocking her inner ostrich. Meanwhile, Dr. Jouda pays Nigel a visit, where Nigels’ true feelings are revealed through dance. Will Amy or Nigel be able to move forward with their open relationship?

Previous episodes:
The Monogamy Experiment: Episode 1
The Monogamy Experiment: Episode 2
The Monogamy Experiment: Episode 3
The Monogamy Experiment : Episode 4
The Monogamy Experiment : Episode 5

The Monogamy Experiment: Episode 6 (contains profanity)

Also look for the film about open relationships Yes, We’re Open next year.

More about The Monogamy Experiment
The Monogamy Experiment is a hybrid mockumentary/documentary webseries. The project was conceived in early 2011 by actress Amy Rider and shot within a tight knit group of friends. A too-young-to-marry couple decide to make a documentary to discover whether we’re biologically monogamous or not before heading to the altar. They end up on a 30-day open relationship experiment.