Daily Archives: December 18, 2012

Jeremy Lin defeats Knicks in his return to Madison Square Garden

Jeremy Lin defeats Knicks in his return to Madison Square Garden

Last night, Jeremy Lin return to ground zero of Linsanity earlier this year with the New York Knicks. This is the first time he has played at Madison Square Garden since he became a Houston Rocket. When he stepped on the court he got mostly a positive response. The backcourt of Houston with Jeremy Lin and James Harden took apart the Knicks by combining for 50 points on 18-33 shooting. Their relentless aggressive play wrecked havoc to the Knicks’ defense creating an array of scoring opportunities. With no Carmelo Anthony (sprained ankle) and Rasheed Wallace (sore left foot) for the Knicks, the name of the game was penetration. With layups and ball distribution, Lin scored 22 points with 8 assists handing the Knicks the first lost at home this season. Toward the end of the game, Lin got a mixed reception when he left the game with 2:25 remaining and the Rockets leading by 16. Lin saw some fans wearing his old jersey, but said he didn’t let his mind drift back to last season during the game. “I’ve moved on, they’ve moved on,” he said. “We have good memories, but at the same time we’re all in a different place now.”

After the game, he stated “Tonight I think we complemented each other really well. I think that’s really important for us to be aggressive and pick our spots and feed the hot hand. Tonight we did a good job and took a step in the right direction in terms of figuring it out.”

Here’s more thoughts from Jeremy Lin about the game
We’re just thankful to get the win. It was a lot of fun playing out there. I think our team took a step in the right direction. For me, it was great to be back and it was a lot of fun to play on this court again.

(on the reception by the Knicks fans)
It was fine. I had fun out there and was thankful to the fans. A lot of people showed out and supported and wore my old jersey, so I was thankful for the fans – it was actually a lot better than I thought.

(on the Chandler flagrant foul)
We know it’s competition. At the end of the day, I totally understand when someone comes into your lane you want to make them think twice about coming back. So he hit me hard and I still kept coming. It was fun and it was friendly; it wasn’t malicious. I talked to him after the game. He was like a big brother to me last year so it was fun to play a game with him.

(Thoughts on tonight’s game being like Linsanity)
Not really. I’m in a very different place now. My mindset is different as well. I’ve moved on, they’ve moved on. We have good memories, but at the same time we’re all in a different place now.

(on teamwork with Harden)
Tonight I think we complemented each other really well. I think that’s really important for us to be aggressive and pick our spots and feed the hot hand. Tonight we did a good job and took a step in the right direction in terms of figuring it out. But it’s early. It really is still early and I have a lot to learn in terms of playing with him and likewise.

This win definitely gives us a little momentum but the story of our season has been win two, drop two … so I’ve got to make sure we keep pushing forward and don’t get complacent.
Jeremy Lin defeats Knicks in his return to Madison Square Garden

Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks highlights

Jeremy Lin introduced at MSG

Lin save and assist

Lin penetrates through the lane

Rockets running back with assist from Lin

Post game interview with Jeremy Lin

Brand New Me EP by MC Jin

Brand New Me music video by Jin
MC Jin released his latest work the “Brand New Me” EP. The songs were created back in 2011 after his wedding. He chose these particular track to show you where his mind and soul were at that time. Each song has a special meaning to Jin from his faith to being a father and husband. Here’s the tracklisting:

1. Brand New Me
2. Going Places (feat. Christina K)
3. Number 1 (feat. ZG)
4. Apology (feat. Joseph Vincent)
5. State of Mind (feat. Christina K)
6. Feel Good (feat. Toestah & Joseph Vincent)

The title single “Brand New Me” is feel good music about his transformation for his old ways to his new self based on the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 5:17. In “Going Places”, he talks about his journey in career and life (his aspirations and visions for himself.) “Number 1” was written for and dedicated to his wife. You know who’s tops in his life. With the help of Joseph Vincent, “Apology” has a sorrowful Jin realizing his past wrongs, especially toward women. For “State of Mind”, he touches on the topic of being a “Christian rapper”. The upbeat “Feel Good” is the last single on the EP where he celebrates his camaraderie with both Toestah and Joseph Vincent. You can listen to the EP below and download it on Brand New Me EP - MC Jin or amazon.

Listen to more Jin: Y.O.G.O. (You Obey God Only), Doin’ The Landry, Nick of Time, When The Lights Come On, Shoot The Moon, Charlie Sheen, Angels, and AIYA.

Brand New Me EP by MC Jin (with commentary)

The Guild Season 6 Episode 11

The Guild Season 6 Episode 11

The Guild Season 6 continues with episode 11 entitled “Raid HQ”. Codex gets fired from The Game and Zaboo’s love is reset in game. As Codex and Zaboo try to leave Game HQ, they face complications as Vork’s protest outside turns into a riot. The protest get out of hand and the Guild are caught in the middle. Will the game they love get destroyed?

Previous episodes:
The Guild Season 6 Episode 1
The Guild Season 6 Episode 2
The Guild Season 6 Episode 3
The Guild Season 6 Episode 4
The Guild Season 6 Episode 5
The Guild Season 6 Episode 6
The Guild Season 6 Episode 7
The Guild Season 6 Episode 8
The Guild Season 6 Episode 9
The Guild Season 6 Episode 10

The Guild Season 6 Episode 11

Behind the scenes of The Guild Season 6 Episode 11

Christmas In Downtown LA by Far East Movement x MNEK

Christmas In Downtown LA by Far East Movement x MNEK

Far East Movement x MNEK ring in the holidays with their new joint and music video “Christmas In Downtown LA”. They gather at various hot spots in the Downtown Los Angeles area to show you their holiday spirit. Follow them as they celebrate an urban Christmas and light up their favorite locations and activities. Nothing’s quite the same as Christmas In Downtown LA. Even Santa’s sleigh got the 808 bumpin’. So put your hands to the star and let the festivities begin. You can get the track on Christmas in Downtown LA (feat. MNEK) - Christmas in Downtown LA (feat. MNEK) - Single or amazon.

Listen to music off their Dirty Bass album by Far East Movement: Lovetron, Change Your Life, Little Bird, Turn Up the Love, Turn Up the Love (fan version), Dirty Bass, Live My Life, Candy, Live My Life (Party Rock Remix).

Christmas In Downtown LA by Far East Movement x MNEK

Lyrics to Christmas In Downtown LA by Far East Movement x MNEK

FM, Cherry Cherry Boom boom, MNEK
Ahhh, Yeah Yeah

Christmas In Downtown LA
Ain’t nothing better than LA on ice
The palm trees on lights
We celebratin’ like the Lakers and parade all night
Check the antlers on cadi and the reigns on tight,
but we savin’ on the wrapping paper, LA Times
Santa’s sleigh with the 808 on blast
Taggin’ a mistletoe underneath the overpass
Tamales for homies always go so fast
Yeah, it’s Christmas and you’re definitely downtown fam

Yo ain’t nothing like downtown
We light it up now, Holiday is around
We lay it up now
Share the feel, tis the season
Christmas In Downtown LA

Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be Christmas In Downtown LA
Let there be Christmas In Downtown LA

Yah, dippin through the fog or try the egg nog
Figueroa bar, knocking picture off the wall
Wishin on a star, find the lady on Broad
Here’s little artwalk on a Christmas card
We can play late like twelve days of mix-mas
Last minute gifts go head pick the district
Gold plate your name, Dirty Bass on the misses
Roof top on five, bank, that’s how we kick it

Yo ain’t nothing like downtown
We light it up now, Holiday is around
We lay it up now
Share the feel, tis the season
Christmas In Downtown LA

Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be Christmas In Downtown LA
Let there be Christmas In Downtown LA
Ahaaa…..

Yeah, we like the Grove up dashin
dippin’ through the boulevard
We keep dance, put the bumpin’ near your heart
We keep smashin’, doesn’t matter who you are
Represent the west coast, hands to the stars
LA always keep the greetings green
Feel the holidays like a Christmas tree
Today, the meter maids let you park for free
Christmas need to be seven days of week

Let there be
Let there be
Ohhh..

Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Oh no no no

Let there be Christmas in downtown LA
Let there be Christmas in downtown LA
Let there be Christmas in downtown LA

Christmas in downtown LA
Let there be Christmas in downtown LA
Christmas in downtown LA
Let there be Christmas in downtown LA

Christmas in downtown LA
Let there be Christmas in downtown LA

When It Counts : Episode 4

When It Counts : Episode 4

The new Wong Fu Productions webseries “When It Counts” concludes with episode 4. Tammy (played by Yuri Tag) gets new perspective for her situation with Matt (played by Phil Wang), while preparing for her upcoming performance. During Winter Hypernation, the crew shows off their dancing skills for the competition. She gets support from her friends Diana (played by Cathy Nguyen) and Julian (played by KevJumba). Meanwhile, Matt gets a hard gut check on reality on his relationship with Anna (played by Aimee Lee Lucas), Justin (played by Mike Song), and Tammy. How will Matt deal with all his new revelations? Who will end up with who? Whatever side you’re on, always keep in mind that the right perspective makes a big difference!

Previous episodes:
When It Counts : Episode 1
When It Counts : Episode 2
When It Counts : Episode 3

When It Counts : Episode 4

More about When It Counts
Wong Fu Productions’ webseries “When It Counts” explores the relationships between 4 friends on a college hip hop team played by Phil Wang of Wong Fu Productions, Mike Song, Yuri Tag, and Aimee Lee Lucas. The interactive series offers the viewer an opportunity to give Tammy (the main character played by Yuri Tag) advice after each episode. Your advice may be featured in the series.

Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye passes away

Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye passes away
United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye, World War II veteran, Medal of Honor recipient and Hawaii’s senior Senator, passed away from respiratory complications at 5:01 p.m. Eastern Standard Time today at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His wife Irene and his son Ken were at his side. Last rites were performed by Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Hirano Inouye, his son Daniel Ken Inouye Jr., Ken’s wife Jessica, and granddaughter Maggie and step-daughter Jennifer Hirano. He was preceded in death his first wife, Maggie Awamura. Senator Inouye’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for the extraordinary care he received.

The story of Dan Inouye is the story of modern Hawaii. During his eight decades of public service, Dan Inouye helped build and shape Hawaii. Senator Inouye began his career in public service at the age of 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after Imperial Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He served with ‘E’ company of the 442 Regimental Combat Team, a group consisting entirely of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Senator Inouye lost his arm charging a series of machine gun nests on a hill in San Terenzo, Italy on April 21, 1945. His actions during that battle earned him the Medal of Honor.

Following the war he returned to Hawaii and married Margaret “Maggie” Awamura, and graduated from the University of Hawaii and the George Washington University School of Law. After receiving his law degree, Dan Inouye, returned to Hawaii and worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu. He recognized the social and racial inequities of post-war Hawaii, and in 1954 was part of a Democratic revolution that took control of the Territorial Legislature. Following statehood in 1959, Dan Inouye was privileged to serve as Hawaii’s first Congressman. He ran for the Senate in 1962 where he served for nearly nine consecutive terms.

Dan Inouye spent his career building an enduring federal presence in Hawaii to ensure that the state would receive its fair share of federal resources. He worked to expand the military’s presence on all major islands, stabilizing Pearl Harbor, building up the Pacific Missile Range and constructing a headquarters for the United States Pacific Command. He has worked to build critical roads, expanded bus services statewide and secured the federal funds for the Honolulu Rail Transit project. He championed the indigenous rights of Native Hawaiians and the return of Kahoolawe. He fought for the rights and benefits for veterans. Senator Inouye has left an indelible mark at the University of Hawaii, including support for major facilities and research assets. He has long supported local agriculture and alternative energy initiatives.

Dan Inouye was always among the first to speak out against injustice whether interned Japanese Americans, Filipino World War II veterans, Native Americans and Native Hawaiians. A prominent player on the national stage, Senator Inouye served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Commerce Committee and was the first Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

After developing a reputation as a bipartisan workhorse, who always would put country above party, he was asked by the Senate leadership to chair the special committee investigating the Iran Contra Affair. This was after a successful tenure as a member of the Watergate Committee. When asked in recent days how he wanted to be remembered, Dan said, very simply, “I represented the people of Hawaii and this nation honestly and to the best of my ability. I think I did OK.”

His last words were, “Aloha.”

Senator Reid on Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye’s passing