2009 Oscar Winners

2009 OSCARS WINNERS


Best Picture

Slumdog Millionaire


Best Director
Danny Boyle of Slumdog Millionaire


Best Actor
Sean Penn of Milk


Best Actress

Kate Winslet of The Reader


Best Supporting Actor
Heath Ledger of Batman The Dark Knight


Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz of Vicki Cristina Barcelona



Best Original Screenplay
Dustin Lance Black of Milk


Best Adapted Screenplay
Simon Beaufoy of Slumdog Millionaire


Best Foreign language Film
Departures by Yojiro Takita (Japan )



Best Original Song
Jai Ho by A. R. Rahman and Gulzar of Slumdog Millionaire


Best Original Music Score
A. R. Rahman of Slumdog Millionaire


Best Film Editing
Chris Dickens of Slumdog Millionaire



Best Sound Editing
Richard King of Batman The Dark Knight


Best Sound Mixing
Resul Pookutty, Ian Tapp, and Richard Pryke of Slumdog Millionaire


Best Feature Documentary Film
Megan Mylan of Smile Pinki


Best Short Documentary Film
James Marsh, Simon Chinn of Man On Wire


Best Animated Feature Film
WALL-E


Best Animated Short Film
La Maison En Petits Cubes



Best Cinematography
Anthony Dod Mantle of Slumdog Millionaire


Best Visual Effects
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button



Best Art Direction
Donald Graham Burt of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button



Best Makeup
Greg Cannom of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button


Best Costume Design
Michael O’Connor of The Duchess


Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Jerry Lewis

Eliminate Your Fear on Public Speaking

How do you feel about public speaking? If you are like me then you are no big fan of doing any public speaking at all. And I just do not know how most people do it! Well, if you made a new year's resolution to get over that fear of public speaking there is an ebook out there that you should check out - Surviving Speaking Disasters: Real Solutions to Real-Life Speaking Situations. With the help of this ebook you will gets some great tips on how to overcome that fear as this ebook is full of practical solutions to your problem. So if you want to overcome your public speaking fear click on the link above to check out this new ebook today!

Domain registration

Have you been thinking about getting a domain and trying your hand at an online business? If so, why not hit up Yahoo and do the yahoo domainname registration today. I actually have two domains with them myself and it is a super easy process to sign up. And it is also easy to make changes to your account. Why not check it out today.

Rhianna's bloody face

Wow. Just wow. Have you seen the pics of Rhianna from the night of the altercation with Chris Brown? She is all beaten up! You can see hte pic over at TMZ.com right now. Girl has a bloody lip and some things on her forehead where she was hit. And looks like a couple of black eyes too! Sad stuff right there.

pre order nintendo dsi

Are you a gamer at heart like me? Well I do love me some video games and I have to say that I am partial to a certain brand. Even though my earliest gaming platform was an Atari, I am most loyal to the Nintendo brand. And you gotta know that I love me some wii! I plan on playing some of that this weekend! If you are like me then you might be interested in doing a pre order nintendo dsi today. If you are in the United Kingdom you can do this Game Stock. So what are you waiting for? Order your self one today and then we can compare thoughts once I get mine too! And man, the waiting has got to be the worst part, right?

File Extension Library

I do not know if you are like me or not but there are times when I download a file or some one sends me a file and it has an extension that I am so not familiar with. What do you do when this happens to you? Well, for me I usually just type the file extension into google to try to see what it is. But some times that does not work. Or if it does I end up with a lot of other crap to look through first. File Extension Library is a new site that will put an end to that. It features over 1,000 file extension definitions! For instance you can look up file extension flv if you wanted to. And then you would easily be able to see what that file extension is all about! Why not go and have a look at this new site today!

on the lookout for a new web host

Well, I think I need a new web host - again! I just recently switched and am experiencing downtime. I am afraid that I may have to seek out a dedicated server as I have so many sites that get a whole lot of traffic. So now I am off to read reviews on web hosts, again!

Lifestyle and health tips

I know that a lot of people come here because of the posts that I do about celebrities. Well, a lot of us wish we had the beauty and life of a celeb. For some tips on things just like that check out MYNIPPON today!

a great everglades fishing adventure

Are you planning a trip down to Florida? If so, why not do some Everglades Fishing while you are there! You can book a cool everglades fishing adventure for your time there so that you can get in a little everglades fishing during your time in Florida. You will see that everglades fishing is something that is super fun. And I bet your whole family would love an everglades fishing adventure! You see, everglades fishing is something that you can all enjoy at the same time. And everglades fishing is not your usual vacation activity. So when you come back from Florida and everglades fishing and tell your coworkers that you did a little everglades fishing you will be the envy of the office! So book that everglades fishing adventure for your stay in Florida today!

Gavin DeGraw Los Angeles Presale

Gavin DeGraw is coming to Los Angeles. He will be here on April 1, 2009. Angel Taylor is the opening act. The show is going to be at the El Rey Theatre and tickets go on sale to the general public this Saturday at 10am.

But there is a presale!!!


Exclusive Presale Details:

Starts: February 20 @ 10am
Ends: February 20 @ 10pm
Password: THANKYOU

Medical Equipment Dynamics Marketplace

Have you been looking for a great place to get some quality MED products at a low cost? If so you need to know about Medical Equipment Dynamics Marketplace. You will see that Medical Equipment Dynamics Marketplace is THE place to go for decommissioned medical equipment liquidation and recycling. They help hospitals and clinics of all sizes. So be sure to check them out today.

Host Color offers quality VPS hosting offers

Do you have an item on your to do list that reads get info on reliable vps web hosting? If so, I have a site that I think that you should check out. The place that I am talking about is Host Color. You see, Host Color offers quality VPS hosting offers like VPS Start. It is a great plan with 192 megs of RAM, 10 gigs of disk space and a 50 gig transfer. And it is only $19.95 a month! Host Color is known for offering reliable and quality VPS hosting so you really cannot go wrong with them. So why not head on over to the Host Color site today and see what kind of VPS hosting they have to offer that might meet your needs!

Los Angeles, Italia – Film, Fashion and Art Fest

Last night I happened upon the Los Angeles, Italia – Film, Fashion and Art Fest at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. I had no idea it was going on. But boy was I glad that I was there! I got to see me some celebs! I saw David Boreanez of 'Bones' and 'Angel' fame. Woo hoo! I got to see Lesley Ann Warren. Woo hoo. And loads of hot Italian actresses! That may have been the best part! Like Maria Grazia Cucinotta from 'Il Postino.'

This is still going on! So check out the schedule at http://www.losangelesitalia.com/

wilmington, nc luxury real estate

You know, it is no real secret that the economy and the housing industry are not doing so great these days. However, if you have the funds you can get some great real estate at some great prices. I suggest looking at Wilmington, NC Luxury Real Estate for some great buys this year! You will find that there are a lot of great options when it comes to Wilmington, North Carolina Real Estate. Not to mention the fact that North Carolina is really a beautiful state to begin with. If you have been looking for a place that offers up great scenery and a great place to live and even raise a family then you need to check out some Wilmington, North Carolina Real Estate today!

Need a job?

Are you on the lookout for a job opportunity? If so, you are not alone in this economy! Well, let me see if I can be of some help in this area. Why not check out abc-exchange.com today for an exciting job opening that might be just what you have been looking for!

Bizium.com - an alternative to ebay?

You know, I used to sell a lot of stuff on eBay. But I have stopped doing that. I think that they charge too many fees and they are really making more and more rules that make it not worth it at all. Well, I have been looking for another way to sell my products and I think I might have found it - Bizium.com. Basically with this you can set up a site to sell products without needing to worry about pesky fees like on eBay when you sell something. And it is totally free to create an account! If you give it a try you will see that it is super easy to set up. I tried it myself and it took less than 15 minutes! If you are looking for an eBay alternative this just might be it! So why not give it a try today!

Sonoma Diet Recipes

If you are like a lot of people you made a resolution to lose weight this year. For me the key to sticking with that is finding good recipes. That is why I have been looking online for some easy weight loss recipes I can follow. Like these Sonoma Diet Recipes that I found. And the more variety in the foods the better for me! How about you?

Companies that never laid off ANYONE!!!

This is interesting. There is an article on CNN Money about companies that have never laid off any employees EVER. Sounds like great places to apply for a job, eh?

Here are the companies:

1. Publix Super Markets
2. Scottrade
3. Stew Leonard's
4. NuStar Energy
5. The Container Store
6. QuikTrip
7. Aflac
8. Devon Energy
9. Nugget Market

Seabridge Bathing Walk-in Bathtubs

Do you have someone in your life that has trouble with bathing and bathtubs? Well, why not get a walk in bath tub or a slide in bath tub for them? These things are great for the elderly and the disabled that you may have in your life. You can see a great selection of these from Seabridge Bathing on their site. So why not go and have a look today!

Miley Cyrus gets a new car

Well, we knew that Miley Cyrus got her mom's porsche when she got her license. And now she has traded it in for a new car.

But this is not the type of car I expected of her! Don't you see her in something sporty like the 2009 Cadillac CTS Coupe?

Old school is awesome

They have tvs in the lobby at my work. Right now they are playing the old movie 'Bedknobs & Broomsticks.' I love that movie. Old school movies like that are so much better for the movies that they make for kids these days. The same goes for cartoons and toys. Give me some Wooden Toys and the Flinstones any day of the week! If you have kids or grandkids, keep that in mind! Old school is way better in terms of quality.

Moving to Greece?

Man, I love looking at pictures of Santorini. It really makes me wish that I could move to Greece. But apparently preparing for a move to Greece involves more than I realized. Like learning to speak Greek! Their alphabet is kind of different! Moving to Greece would be pretty awesome though. I bet their food is super tasty as well!

How Much Electricity Does a ... Use?

In a time of going green and all this talk about saving energy you might be wondering, How Much Energy Does a (insert item here) use? If you are wondering why not click on the link to see a few common items. You can see how much energy things like laptops, computer monitors, and gaming systems use. And how you can start conserving energy. Here are the items you can get the stats on:

Apple iBook G4
Apple iPhone 3G
Dell 19" LCD Monitor
Dell Dimension C521 PC
Energizer Battery Charger
GHD Hair Straighteners
Hotpoint Freezer
Netgear Wireless Router
Nintendo Wii
Russell Hobbs Kettle
Russell Hobbs Toaster
Sharp 32" LCD TV
Sony PS2
Sony PS3

See how much energy YOU are using today!

Do you know what to do if you get a DUI?

Do you know what to do if you get a DUI? Well, if you are in San Diego you will need to get a good San Diego DUI Attorney that is familiar with drunk driving laws. There is a lot of easy to find info on drunk driving laws at sandiegoduilawyer.com. So why not check it out now before its too late!

Loans for Bad Credit Borrowers

You know, it is no real secret that the economy is pretty crappy these days. And to make matters worse all of the banks are holding on tight to the money and not lending it out to people. And those that are getting loans have super good credit. So what is someone to do that has bad credit? Well a lot of personal finance sites might tell you that you are out of luck. But no more. Thanks to www.MoneyNowUSA.com you can get some help. You see, www.MoneyNowUSA.com is a site that helps out people with bad credit that need to get loans. In fact, the have a group of lenders that will actually fight for your business! How about that? So be sure to check them out if you are need of a loan and your credit is less than perfect. They just might be able to help you out today!

cheap auto insurance quotes

You know what the worst part about owning a car is? Having to pay for auto insurance! That has got to be the worst because it can be so freaking expensive. When I moved out to Cali I was getting all of these crazy expensive auto quotes and had to go in search of some cheap auto insurance quotes before I found something I could afford! If you need to get some affordable car insurance why not check out Mycarwizard.com today. The Mycarwizard.com site is the perfect place for you to go if you are looking to get some car insurance. You can even get some free auto insurance quotes from Mycarwizard.com that will end up saving you some cash. So instead of paying loads of cash for your auto insurance get a quote for cheap auto insurance from Mycarwizard.com today! You will be glad you did. (and so will your wallet!!)

Joaquin Phoenix the rapper?

Wow, this is interesting. So, remember when Joaquin Phoenix said he was done acting? Well, that was odd, right? Well, now things are getting interesting. Apparently he has chosen a new career. Are you ready for this? Can you handle Joaquin Phoenix the rapper? I just dunno about that one. It's too crazy to grasp.

Unlimited Calls to India for $39.95

Do you need to make phone calls to India? If you make phone calls to India a lot then you are likely looking for ways to save some money on those calls. Well, I have a great way for you to save on your calls to India. You can get Unlimited Calls to India from YupeePhone. Now, keep in mind that this calling plans is actually only for residential use and that there is a 3500 minute fair use policy that is mentioned on their website. That means that after the 3500 minutes they will review your account and not cancel it. They just want to make sure that it is not being used for business use. If you have not heard of this plan it is because it was introduced Jan. 1, 2009.Why not head on over to their site today and see about signing up for this phone plan today to make your calls to India!

Dating Site Info and Reviews

You know, it is about that time of year. What time of year am I talking about? Well, I am talking about the time of year that a lot of single people out there just absolutely hate - Valentine's Day! And you know what? If you are one of those single peeps that hates V. Day because you are alone why not do something about that to change it. I mean, there are loads and loads of dating sites out there with other single people just like you. And there has to be someone out there for you, right? Now, I know what you are thinking - there ARE a LOT of dating sites out there so how do you know which one to use? Which one is the best of the bunch when it comes to the dating sites? Well, fortunately there is a Dating Site Directory out there called 411 Dating Info that gives you this info. At 411 Dating Info you can look through all of the dating sites that are out there, even the special niche ones, and read some reviews on them to see which ones are better than the others and maybe even find one that will meet your individual needs. So why not head on over to 411 Dating Info today and get to looking through those dating site reviews now! Time is wasting and someone out there is waiting for you to find them!

Before buying furniture...

Buying new furniture is exciting. But it is also a bit of a chore. I have moved around a LOT. So I think I have a bit of wisdom in this area. I think that there are certain questions to ask before buying furniture. And those questions can save you a lot of stress. Like, how much space do I really have?

An Online Community of Designers

Do you fancy your self a designer? Or are you friends or close with some other person that is a designer? If any of those apply to you then you need to know about this great new online community out there that is coincidentally called gre.at! You see, what it is actually is an online community that is for designers like you. If you are a designer you can head on over to the site to sign up for the community where you will discover that there is actually this never ending design contest going on. And how it works is that designers like you are able to participate in this never ending contest by showcasing what you can do and then you just might be able to win some cool cash prizes! It is super easy to sign up for this community. Once you have done that just upload your design work. Once you get it all uploaded other members of the community are able to vote on any designs that they like. They can also leave you little comments about your designs. But back to the contest and cash prizes! Okay, so people are voting on designs, right? Well every so often a winner is declared based on the votes. And guess what? The winner gets an awesome $100 cash prize! And it is in US dollars. I wanted to clarify that cause the project is actually funded by the Creative Community Singapore. If you have never heard of it before it is just the creative initiative that was launched by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, also called MICA, in Singapore.

So why not head on over to the site today and get your designs uploaded now!

Christian Bale goes psycho

Wow, talk about psycho! Apparently Christian Bale went all psycho on the set of Terminator Salvation last year. And someone got it on tape. And they just released it. Now I am beginning to think that maybe he did beat up his sister and mom last year. Boy has got some anger management issues!

Cinematical has the clip if you've missed it.

GadgetCircle

Wow, have I got something super cool to share! If you are into gadgets, specifically smart phones and the like then you need to check out Gadget Circle. They specialize in totally brand new and unlocked mobile phones, GSM cell phones and accessories. I mean, check out the great price on a Brand New HTC Touch HD that you can get from them right now. Apple iPhone? Yup, they got those too! You can even get a macbook pro to go along with it all from Gadget Circle! How about that? They even offer extended warranty protection if you want to pay extra for it. So why not head on over to Gadget Circle today and check them out!

Online Scuba Community

Do you like to go scuba diving? Do you have a hard time finding people that share that interest? If so you do not have to worry about that any more thanks to DiveBuddy.com - Online Scuba Community! Dive Buddy is a social network for scuba divers like you! So what are you waiting for? Check it out and see if you can't meet a new dive buddy today!