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A look at the 2008 Oscars, some strange moments and a look at pre-show predictions versus post show results.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences anounced the Oscar nominations for the best of the 2007 year. Cate Blanchett was nominated in both the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories while Keira Knightley and James McAvoy were shut out.

The Oscars were given out tonight at the 80th Annual Academy Awards at Kodak Theater in Hollywood. Check out the winners!

An overview of the nominees, and my predictions for the winners of the 80th annual Academy Awards

Critical favorites "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood" lead the pack of Oscar nominees, along with a few surprise guests.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced the 2008 Oscar nominees

A brief overview of the 2008 Academy Awards, including the nominees and winners.

Here are the Oscar nominees for 2008, just announced this morning, from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Use this valuable information to impress friends, win money, and enter Oscar pick contests!

Read acceptance speech highlights, and find a complete list of all Academy Award winners and Oscar nominees. Biggest winners were No Country for Old Men, The Bourne Ultimatum and La Vie En Rose and There Will Be Blood.

All of Hollywood is buzzing with the 80th Academy Awards nominations.

The much awaited Academy award nominations were made this morning by Academy President, Sid Ganis.

The 80th Annual Academy Awards will be held live on February 24, 2008 at 8 p.m. EST. Actor and actress Oscar nominees attend the awards in hopes that they will be receive golden statue of success - the "Academy Award of Merit".

The Golden Globes have set the stage for the big event Hollywood has been waiting for.

My picks for winners of the most popular categories for the 2008 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Oscar Awards.

The 2008 Academy Award nominations were announced in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday morning, January 22, 2008.

The 2008 Oscars are actually taking place tonight at 8:30 EST. I spent this weekend renting all of the Oscar-nominations I could get my hands on that are on DVD, because I was determined to be better informed for tonight's event. I even went to go see one in the theatres.

Dylan Thomas is remembered for his intense, passionate poetry, most notably, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night." But in reality, Dylan Thomas was an alcoholic who led a self-destructive life.

In this article I am tempting to understand in a minor degree the double edged personality of Dylan Thomas

American actress, Lindsay Lohan is in the news again, but this time it has nothing to do with falling out of a nightclub.

Bob Dylan, the original singer-songwriter, has written some of the greatest rock songs of all time. The songs in this list are from early in his career.

If you watched the Academy Awards on Sunday and at any point during the ceremony asked yourself "what's the point?" you'll want to keep reading.

He is one of the greatest legends of all time. He has influenced music for decades. He is a rock legend, folk hero, gifted and talented musical genius, innovator and an inspiration to us all. He is Bob Dylan.

For decades, he's been Bob Dylan, folk hero. Now it's time to get a taste of Bob Dylan, radio host.

This paper is a comparitive look at the careers of Bob Dylan, David Bowie and Bily Idol, each in their prospective decades.

For many years I have thought it strange that I never saw the Oscars on TV. It was only two years ago that I discovered that the Academy Awards was the award show and that the Oscar is the name of the golden statuette.

From Roberto Benigni's tour de farce in 1998 to Alfred Hitchcock's terse acceptance speech in 1967, a look back at the last 40 years of Oscar Night.

Humorous look at inspiring moments during the Oscars' presentation. Academy Awards, Jon Stewart, Diablo Cody, Robert Boyle, Hollywood, Juno, Oscars

While all the focus is on the awards ceremony, the real story lies behind the scenes. The process of choosing the Academy Awards is steeped in tradition and determines who walks up on stage, and who just walks.

Tween girls are crazy about the Sprouse twins! Read this article for fun facts about this talented pair.

Celebrities at this year's Oscars wore a wide range of styles. I have summarized what I feel are the 10 best dressed women for the night.

The Top 5 most hearfelt and moving speeches from this years Oscars.

It's time for the makeup sex... according to comedian/talk show host Jon Stewart.

In 2006, when Jon Stewart first hosted the prestigious ceremony known as the Academy Awards, his performance left critics less than satisfied; two years later, Stewart has once again agreed to host the Oscars, leaving many confused as to why he would so eagerly return.

A roundup of the best of the Oscars.

My thoughts on the Oscars...

Despite this being a rather ordinary show that was largely unspectacular, there were many worthy winners at this year's Oscars.

Faced with the decision of a lifetime, Jessica Lange, Joan Allen and Kathy Bates load up a 1966 Bonneville convertible, and hit the road in "BONNEVILLE", a story about three friends who "come of age" opening in theaters February 29.

Javier Bardem took home the Best Supporting Oscar for "No Country for Old Men," adding to 3 others the film won, but Marion Cotillard's Best Actress for portraying Edith Piaf may have been the night's upset.

A brief overview of the Oscars as well as a look at the best and worst presenters of the evening.

A recap of the 2008 Oscars

The 2006 Oscars are in the books. Most of the favorites won and some of my time was wasted. Here are the highs and lows of the big award show...

This year's Academy Awards is sure to be controversial. We will have some surprises in store.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences was founded by Metro-Goldwyn Mayer V.P. Louis B. Mayer to forestall unionization in Hollywood. During the height of the Great Depression, labor strife nearly destroyed the Academy and the Oscars.

film review of the seedling by thomas campbell,

The 28-year-old writer walked away with GBP 60,000 (US$114,000).

Do Not Go Gentle by Dylan Thomas and Slippin by Joan Aleshire.

Thomas Earl's Musical Journey Began In A Small Town

Ah, Oscar Monday. For a single day, America's focus is on film as the most wondrous of art forms. Presented herein are some highlights, lowlights and trivia from the long history of the Academy Awards for you to peruse.

Bob Dylan gives a rare glimpse into his world, but don't expect a chronological journey through his career.

We all know the Oscars are a joke. But sometimes the joke is especially cruel. Not all bad Oscar choices go to bad performances, however. Sometimes it's just a case of the voters not getting it right.

A winter night.

Hotel Chelsea is one of New York's most notorious landmarks. The hotel has a Bohemian Character that has attracted actors, writers, artists and musicians throughout its history. There are reported to be numerous ghosts haunting the hallways and rooms of the historic hotel.

English at CU is a program full of helpful classes to bring your dreams of being a writer to life.

Irish punk music is honest, emotional, and always on the edge. Read about my favorite Irish punk bands and why I love them.

Popular watering holes of famous authors in NYC.

The token economy is a system that is implemented to motivate students with disabilities to complete tasks in structured settings.

Prime time television has been overrun by commercials for men with erectile dysfunction

Some excellent band names have been taken from literary figures. Sometimes the band is better than the book, and vise versa. Occasionally, though, both the band and the book are worthy of one another.

In 1968, New York was suspended between two worlds: the old world of Noel Coward and Judy Garland had burned out but the new world of Starbucks and e-mail was still in the future.

my life as a library lizard

Four films that are romances, but not necessarily chick flicks.

This article describes in detail my stay at the historic Hotel Chelsea in New York City, as well as what I found out about the hotel while I was there.

Another death to take place in the building was in 1978. Former musician for the Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious, and his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, were living at the hotel after Sid's career took a plunge.

Many say it, some have it engraved on their tombstones.

Manhattan's Chelsea Hotel has been a hub for artists, writers, musicians, and poets for over one hundred years.

New York City is rich in history and it also has a lot of bars, some of which add a great deal of history to the city. Here is a list of the oldest bars in New York City.

Three of the best places to go for a Thanksgiving and holiday meal in historice Sturbridge, MA. Including the popular colonial Publick House and the family restaurant, Rom's.

Gift guide for Holiday shopping for anyone that is hard to shop for.

This is a piece of spontaneous prose I wrote one night after returning to England from Tokyo. It was the first time I'd been back after nearly two years and this was my reaction to it, mainly brought around by an old journal that I found. Adult content.

The villanelle has proved an interesting challenge to many poets. Comprising nineteen lines and two rhymes, these poems are brief; but getting them just right is the trick.

Over the years, many new parents have named their kids after soap opera characters. Here are some of the more unique character names currently used on soaps

I occasionally experiment in more structured forms of poetry, to be sure I haven't destroyed more brain cells than I've developed. "Dying Breath" was my first attempt at a Villanelle, in the meter of iambic pentameter.

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The names of the villages, towns and cities in Wales is often deep rooted in history or simply denotes its location. I hope you enjoy this article.

This small section of Manhattan south of 14th street has a Bohemian past and a celebrity present.

We all have an absurd fear of getting old. Are we afraid because we know there is a part of us that really wants to die?

There are authors and poets everyone must read.

There are lessons that are tremendously valuable in learning more about yourself through the eyes of the one looking deepest into you.

Forget the stereotypical British tourist traps - for upsoiled, breathtaking scenery along with the friendliest people imaginable, discover Wales.

Before the songs are written or the music is recorded, a band needs to use their imagination to dream up a name to call themselves. Sometimes they accomplish this task by using lots of perspiration but most of the time they do it by using pure inspiration...

For the traveler to New York that has seen all the major sites, or maybe just for the traveler who wants to get away from the crowds of tourists, there are a lot of sites in New York that rarely make into the average travel guide.

I'm a mom/artist/writer based in Asheville, NC, having gotten there by way of a couple little towns in Florida and Pennsylvania. When I'm not writing I'm making and selling beaded bracelets, hanging out with my kids, and embarrassing my friends.

Upon Upton Sinclair's novel, Oil, Paul Thomas Anderson crafts a well oiled masterpiece of cinema in There Will Be Blood, accompanied by powerhouse acting, haunting cinematography, invigorating soundtrack, crafty editing and unforgettable design.

Marvel's Third Installment of the Spiderman series starring Tobby Macguire as Spiderman.

Here is a complete list and overview of the 2008 Oscar Nominees.

"No Country," "Blood" and Cate Blanchett are the big winners on Oscar nominating day,

The music of the 70's and 80's continues to have a major influence on today's music and on society. The music and groups of the old school era made a monumental impact on the American music scene.

Final Round before The Top 24 Performs For Australia. Episode 6 Recap.

Whatever the reason, many celebrities choose to adopt new names. Here is an entertaining list of celebrity stage names and birth names

I started a list some time ago and I felt I should finish it. Find out more on your favorite songs and musicians with the Associated Content Producers I have listed.

People are reading less, book reviews may not be very good, and blogs offer an alternative.

Are you a creative Gemini like Johnny Depp? Are you a passionate Cancer who puts family and friends first like Jessica Simpson? Do you find yourself to a humanitarian like Oprah Winfrey, a January Aquarius?

The Netherlands, which has 10% of BMI over 30, is the first country where vegetarians get discount health insurance, discounts at vegetarian restaurants, and some insurance money goes to animal rights groups.

Check out this list of some great movies coming to DVD in May 2008