Mitt Romney for Real

I'm on YouTube folks! That's right, after much consideration I finally decided to start uploading videos to YouTube. Most will be comedic videos for the awesome Matthew Filipowicz Show, however some will be random fits of rage.

Here's the inaugural video, "Romney for Real", check it out and some great interviews on the Matthew Filipowicz Show and don't forget to become a member. Oh and "like" the video if you sincerely do! Thanks for your support!

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Get Your Dunkin Tuesday

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All right so yesterday was a wash. I can't dwell on it, I just have to figure out how to do better in awkward interview settings. Today is wedding focused day. Skyping with a possible DJ, looking at invites and sending out more "HEY WE'RE GETTING MARRIED" stuff. I think this whole married thing is one of the few things I look forward to daily.

Here are your highlights:

Asian Americans to the Suburbs

Um, Blake Griffin with the slam of 2012

GOP isn't becoming less extreme just because Romney is running, in fact they are still very much extreme

Little bit of jockeying here, but Twitter CEO says this is the year of the Twitter Election

Florida Primary is in the bag it seems, but Newt won't quit. Hope he doesn't, cuz it will sure be entertaining!

Chow!

DC Brau: Cool Brew

This is simply awesome.

Washington Post:

Every work week Brandon Skall and Jeff Hancock of DC Brau shovel about 1,500 pounds of soggy grain out of their mash tun. Left to itself, this used-up barley (it resembles “dehydrated oatmeal,” according to Skall) would begin to fester, turning sour and smelly in a day or less.

None of it goes into the city’s sewer system, assert Skall and Hancock. Their usual modus operandi is to donate their leftovers to local farmers, who use for it for composting or, more commonly, for livestock feed. (“Cows are number one,” says Skall, but goats and poultry like it as well.)

To celebrate Martin Luther King Day, the partners set their sights a few links up the food chain and decided to turn their waste into bread for the city’s indigent population.

The day after the holiday, Skall and Hancock sealed five gallons of spent grain in a food-grade plastic bucket and rushed the grain, still warm from steeping in hot water, to Pizzeria Paradiso, which turned it into loaves at its kitchens in Dupont Circle and Old Town.

“It was kind of fibrous and a little dry,” commented Ruth Gresser, owner and head chef of Pizzeria Paradiso. She kneaded one part spent grain into four parts regular bread dough, adding a little clover honey for sweetness. All together, the collaboration produced 65 loaves, which were donated to Bread for the City, a Washington-based organization that provides food and other services to thousands of families.

The group was grateful, mentioned Skall. “Usually, they get bread discarded by food stores. It’s very rare they get fresh-baked bread.”

Pretty cool, let's hope more companies give back in similar ways. Listen to TATPodcast talk about DC Brau.

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Get Your Dunkin Monday

Aight, it's Monday. New week, tons to do. I'll be hunkered down in mi casa recording new skits for the Matthew Filipowcz Show. Don't forget, if you haven't already, become a member and support independent radio! I'm kind of out of whack today since I worked all weekend. Forgive me for the links are gonna be random.

Here are your highlights:

A Google A Day Puzzle

Fox News gets PWN'D by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy

Sorry, I have no desire to see Sonnen v Silva nor Evans v Jones, also Sonnen lost in a way that Silva should revel in. Why give the man another chance, when you can hang a "I almost had him" over the prick for the rest of his life?

Here's a novel concept, IF you Take Taxpayer Money

BOTH SIDES!!!

Chow!

Get Your Dunkin Friday

It's Friday, we should be recording the next episode of TAT. Thanks to all who wrote into us, sorry it took so long to organize ourselves...also too, jobs. I'm kind of exhausted today. I woke up in the middle of the night with an anxiety attack. Some kind of bad reaction, so I'm beat. But we press on.

Here are your highlights:

Atheist teen stands up for her rights, supposed "religious" folk threaten her. School prayer done.

I find the Newt Moon proposal fascinating

Sweatpants dresspants...I think Ralph Lauren tried these a little while back...don't know if they'll catch on

Animal rescue shelters and their odd nature

UFC: The Pro Picks, Evans v. Davis. I think Evans experience will play a big part in the fight, but Davis might just be too big and athletic...and he's no slouch either. Gonna be a good one!

Chow !

Ninja Thought

You're a rich girl, rich bitch girl

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Get Your Dunkin Thursday

I've really got nothing. It's supposed to get to 80 today and I'm retaking my headshots because, although the pics were great...apparently they weren't "commercial" enough. In other words, cheesy. More cheese, Frank!

Here are your highlights:

We should all be uncomfortable with a drone heavy military

St. Ronnie

A brutal story of "Patriotism"

Gingrich to the MOON!!

It's the economy, and if people feel better they're most likely to keep the president in office

Chow!

Get Your Dunkin Wednesday

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I have an interview today. I'm not confident as I have to go to Chicago when they want me to start work, however making it past the phone call is a positive sign. Gotta be positive! As for the State of the Union last night, you can read all my rants and jokes on Twitter. I had a fun time, thanks to Asian Pacific Americans for Progress for setting up the hashtag. I, also wanted to say, I made the mistake of going to Facebook after the speech...my friends there make me teh sad. Maybe we deserve Gingrich as president...I kid...that would be AWFUL. Obama 2012!

Here are your highlights:

Watch the State of the Union, in case you missed it

This is what I deal with daily as an Asian-American actor

Congrats to Steve Benen as he moves onto the Rachel Maddow Show!

A graph making it simple, Obama jobs

Mitch Daniels fail

Cool as a cucumber, that's how I would describe Barack Obama last night, especially after finding out he ordered a Navy SEAL rescue in Somalia. I think anyone who says the president is "weak" at this point should be laughed out of the room.

Chow!

State of the Union

I'll be live tweeting it tonight, for those who wants to follows check me out on teh Twitter.

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Get Your Dunkin Tuesday

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(Thoughts and prayers out to Mark Kirk and his family)

Mitt, Mitt and more Mitt. Wanna know why Mitt Romney didn't want to release his tax records? He made more money during a recession than there are unemployed people in America....he has millions to spare, so much so he had it stashed in Swiss bank accounts...until it was totally taboo to do such a thing. When people say Romney is out of touch, this is what they mean. He's a Richie Rich. A product of nepotism, a vulture capitalist and he's proof of everything that is terribly wrong in our tax system. There's nothing presidential about taking advantage of every loop hole, while having the audacity to joke that you're "unemployed."

Here are your highlights:

Heejun

John Wayne...sometimes it's better for actors to simply leave behind their movies

Tennessee Tea Party, what slavery?

Amaaaazing, license plate

Inflation is fine

Rick Santorum is "Pro-Rape", I don't know how else to interpret this...

Chow!

Wine Country Trip

Well, we're back and I must say our trip to the Santa Ynez Valley was beyond expectations. The scenery, people and wine made the experience one my lady and I will never forget. It was a much needed get away since we've now dived head first into wedding planning. Only 5 months away! We ended up kind of whimsically traveling around to different vineyards, most from recommendations from friends and locals, it was the way to go for us. By Friday night we didn't want to leave, we did, however come home with eight (the last pic) souvenirs ;) I think this is the start of a beautiful relationship with Santa Barbara wine country. Here are a few pics from the trip, hope you all had a great weekend!

Solvang, CA

A list of vineyards we visited:

Bridlewood Estate Winery
Rusack Winery
Rideau Vineyard
Lincourt Vineyards
Stolpman Vineyards

Chow!

Heading to Santa Barbara

My lady this Christmas got us a short get away to SB. I'll be there the next two days. Don't do anything stupid.

Miss me.

Chow!

Get Your Dunkin Wednesday

Visit teh Google and read Reddit

Chow!

Ninja Thought

Advice: Don't piss off a million people

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Get Your Dunkin Tuesday

It's full on wedding planning time. The lady and I are getting hitched in less than 6 months and we're just awaiting the Save the Dates to put it in full gear. Designers...always behind schedule. Anyway, we're pumped and taking a mini-vacation on Thursday to wine country in Santa Barbara. Hopefully it will give us some time to just escape and relax. Couples massage? Sounds nice.

Here are your highlights:

Asian student, jumped, beaten and bullied. All captured on camera. This is a disgusting display. I hope those involved go to prison as soon as possible.

Those ATM fees, gonna get worse

Something lighter, Pillow Talk

Romney and taxes

2012 it matters more than you think. What's at Stake in this Election


Chow!

P.S. If you know anything about the violent crime in Chicago, please contact the Chicago authorities.

Get Your Dunkin Monday

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. day. I don't have anything profound to add, simply enjoy your day and remember his message.

Here are your highlights:

Politics in the 1960's

Well this comes as no surprise, Goodbye Jon Huntsman

Wall St, all you need to know

"2 Broke Girls" creator defense stereotypes

It seems the rich are beginning their campaign to counter the Occupy movement & the Times is here to help


Chow!

Get Your Dunkin Friday

Enjoy the latest episode of TATPodcast. Then send us or comment here with your favorites and Best of 2011 lists.

I'm leaning toward M83 as album of the year...

Chow!

Get Your Dunkin Thursday

I'm working evenings the next two days and running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I guess it's nice to be busy instead of not so busy...although I really want to catch up and watch seasons 3 & 4 of Breaking Bad. Damn that show is awesome. The acting, writing, production, the story; it's all phenomenal. Well done indeed.

Here are your highlights:

James O' Keefe trying to stop the faux voter fraud while committing VOTER FRAUD

One sick solo

Now this is a cosplay FAIL

Video surfaces of Marines peeing on dead Afghans...

A great "rule of thumb"

Chow!

Get Your Dunkin Wednesday

It's a double kind of day. My headshots first looks looked great. I'm headed to work!

Here are your highlights:

Businessmen and Economics

Nope, no racism over at Fox Nation

Emma Stone passing strange

Deficits are not the concern, it's jobs

Why Romney's "Firing" Gaffe Resonates, one of the best descriptions of why Romney is so wholly unappealing to a greater part of America.

Chow!

Get Your Dunkin Tuesday

Today I'm getting another set of headshots. Why? Because that's how LA works, they need a ton of shots because apparently casting directors don't have imaginations...luckily I have a friend who is kind enough to help me out in this endeavor. I hate getting my picture taken and I hate headshots even more. However if it's part of the process for me to make it in the biz, I'll do it to it. I hopefully should have footage from the project I did last year, I can't wait to share it with you guys. Also too, back to my workout regime. Not as sore today as I thought I would be...we'll see how I feel this afternoon!

Here are your highlights:

CHART: The Republicans' debt ceiling fight hurt the economy

The stumbling of Santorum

Nazi mine washes up in Sweden

What's up with the Cali tax plan?

In LA, want to work for progress in America with some cool peeps in the APAP community? This Thursday there's an organizing meeting

Chow!

Get Your Dunkin Monday

Second week of January, what?! I've been out trying to make some new comedic stuff, writing and looking for a new job. It's rough out there. How did everyone ring in the New Year? Paddy K and I are wrapping up our "Best of 2011" lists, so if you have any last minute additions hit me up!

Here are your highlights:

Arizona vigil, one year after the Tuscon shooting

Newt doing DNC dirty work on Bain

When you elect Republicans This is Who They Are, doing their best to eliminate public education...how American

The Asian Glow is serious

It's 2012, an election year. And it's still about the economy stupid. 3 important trends from the unemployment report

Chow!

Jobs Report, a Reason to Vote in 2012

Because shit like this matters.

New Deal Democrat:

This morning the BLS reported that private jobs increased by +220,000 and the unemployment rate declined to 8.5%.

Read the full analysis here.

Not showing up. Voting for a mythical character like Ron Paul. Or trying to show Obama "who is boss" leads inevitably to a reversal of progress. And although it's not nearly enough for a full recovery, there is not a single candidate who is willing to do a damn thing about it except for our sitting president. Romney wants to "Reverse Robin Hood", and well Ron Paul doesn't have a plan as much as a demolition method, Santorum...Google him.

Vote in 2012. Occupy the Voting Booth. I can't stress that enough. The moment we have less Republicans and elect more level-headed officials, perhaps the sooner we can get out of the Great Recession. RADICAL! GASP! WHAT'S THAT YOU SAY?!

Okay, don't believe me, Steve Benen with easy to follow charts. Ooh. Aah.

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Best of 2011 Lists: The Trans-Atlantic Throwdown

Heyllo! Okay so Paddy K and I are gathering lists for the Best of 2011. If you have any contributions email us at tatpodcast at gmail or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter. This is one of the more fun episodes because it involves you the listener! Thanks again for tuning in and all of your support. 2012 has some great things in store for TAT.

Chow!

Happy 60th Birthday Mom

My Mom would be 60 today. I miss her the same as I did when she passed away almost 13 years ago. I used to take today off from work, try to find some way to get away from my thoughts, family and distract myself. I realized that the more I celebrate how she lived, the more I talk about her, the better I feel. And that's part of it.

This year I'll be getting married. It's one of those milestones I always thought my mom would be present for...I haven't quite figured out how to tip my hat to her during the ceremony...

Today though Mom would be 60. A young, funny and vibrant 60. Undoubtedly she'd be in the kitchen, listening to the Beverly Hills soundtrack or Kenny Loggins and making sure we set the table properly for the day's feast. I'm sure Dad would have brought home Chinese food and the fireplace would be just active enough to make us nervous. We'd each be assigned tasks and argue playfully who would do what and when. Mom would direct traffic with her wooden spoon calling us out by our full names. A joke here. A stern look there. Each one of us in a chaotic harmony. Mom in control of it all. That was Mom, the center of our universe without ever making us feel like she was, it takes a special person to accomplish such a feat with a Danny Devito like husband, three boys, and a darling girl.

Like I said I miss her ever the same.

If you have a second, visit the Christ Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research page. Make a donation, post a story, tell your mom you love her and you'll always be there for her. Cancer sucks.

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Best of 2011: Los Campesinos! - By Your Hand

This song makes me happy and so I played it a lot this year. In the words of Forrest Gump "that's all I have to say about that."

Website

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Best of 2011: Knockout of the Year - Nonito Donaire

There's nothing much to say, but watch it. Nonito Donaire is simply spectacular.

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