Solar energy? Really ....

About time!!!!! I am not always proud of Arizona's record on being environmental, but when I read this CNN piece, I felt must chest pumping up a little. It seems a Spanish company along with APS will build a state of the art solar power plant to be operational within 2011. VERY PROUD indeed.

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I just downloaded a free MP3 of David Gray's "You're The World To Me" from Free MP3 of the Day via music.download.com. I already enjoy David Gray's music. I just had no idea that he is already pumping out Greatest Hits album already. He seem so young.

Marathon of a different sort ...

I spent yesterday watching all five of the Oscar's Best Picture nominated movies, which are Michael Clayton, There Will Be Blood, Atonement, Juno, and No Country For Old Men. I took advantage of AMC theater offering $30 event to watch these fine movies in twelve hours a day before the Oscar. AMC even through in free popcorn all day. Did I mention my butt hurts from sitting down in a theater seat twelve hours.

Michael Clayton
This is a thriller about clean-up/janitor type lawyer named Michael Clayton played by George Clooney. Senor Clooney is as cool as ever and debonair. I threw that in for the ladies who want to check out this movie. I really like the way the movie started out with an explosion and flashback. It really adds to the movie and it is not gimmicky. At least not to me. I just really hated the oh-so predictable and cliche end. This is a good movie, but it does not get my Best Picture vote.

There Will Be Blood (aka I drink your milkshake!!!!)
I must say Daniel Lewis might just be the finest actor of recent era. At least from all the actors I watched growing up. This period piece is about a maniacal oil tycoon during California oil boom. I did not think I would be interested in oil drilling, but it was fascinating. It was interesting character movie as well. This movie may be answering this question, "What drives a man to do things and obsess?" I also saw why everyone is obsessed with the phrase, "I drink your milkshake." Mm, milkshake! I know I will be saying it many times. I also learned that a way to put out an oil fire is to take out oxygen by exploding lots of dynamites. I think Mr. Lewis deserves another Oscar for Best Actor.

Atonement
This movie is a fine story. A sad story. About what could have been. This story is about a wrongly accused man, who goes off to war, and a woman, who waits for her beloved. I felt the pace of the movie was off. A little long winded at the beginning. I got lost a couple of times during the war ear scenes. Mainly, the lack of subtitle when a dying French soldier and a nurse talking left me wondering what was said exactly. What little French I know may have gotten me more confused. I also did not get how the main male character got lost in France. Ending was okay. I thought it was appropriate.

With a big budget movie, I should not have to put up with overhead microphone appearing several times. Very annoying.

I would put this movie on my very last movie to get the Best Picture nod.

Juno
I know a comedy has yet to win an Oscar, but if there is going to be one. I would not mind if this was the one. My best guess is Juno is a sure shot for the Best Original Screenplay. Go Diablo Cody. This was my third time watching and I enjoyed it more. It is about a pregnant teenager in MN. I guess I am a sucker for any story about MN and AZ. All characters are all very likable and relatable. I also dig the way Midwestern teens talks. I am reminded of the my short time in MN. It is a human story.

No Country For Old Men
This movie is like no other. I cannot describe this movie using comparison to others. This movie is based on a novel by a MacArthur Fellowship winning novelist, Cormic McCarthy. That is like a Nobel Prize for Americans. This story is about a CRAZY killer going around killing people who done him wrong. In some crazy logic, you can see why he is ticked off. Tommy Jones, Bardem, and Brolin are all excellent. This should be the BEST PICTURE!!!!! in my humble opinion.

Already getting dressed up ...

My little sis just named her dog, Sammy Davis Jr. I think it is a little too long, but it is her dog. I will not disrespect my dog by dressing her up, but I just got this picture of Sammy already dressed up. POOR DOG!!!!!!

Are people infatuataed with Obama?

I think people are not used to the idea of a real inspiring presidential candidate. How else can you account for the love people are showing Senator Obama? I know I am infatuated with the idea of President Obama! I think the following video shows Hollywood is also feeling it.

Who is getting a dog?

My sister called me about getting a dog. I said, "what?" This is a person who complains about my dog being dirty or dirtying up my house. Who knew she was interested in a dog?

My advice was to not get a dog as she is a busy person who lives alone. She needs times to bond and train the dog to a new environment. Sis still sounded like she was determined. I gave her my cautious blessing. I sincerely hope the relationship works out.

She is pondering the dog's name. Is Slim or Sammy Davis, Jr. good for a male dog pictured above? I think Slim is a good name.

Super Tuesday ...

I went ahead and voted. I was a little worried about it, because Arizona now requires two forms of ID to vote. I did not have my voter registration but workers did not hassle me, which was cool.

I have been very impressed with Obama, but I cannot vote for him anyway during the primary as I am a registered Republican.

That means I voted for my local politician, McCain. To me, he seems very real. I feel I can trust Senator McCain to tell truth all the time.

I am still rooting for Obama and disappointed that Arizona did not come through for him.

NFL Experience ...

A good friend/co-worker took me to NFL Experience. The tickets were free for him as he is a season ticket holder for AZ Cards. It was mainly for kiddies and I did not want to wait in line, so I did not have the best time. I guess I am a party pooper. I had an okay time anyway. I guess I get crabby because I am getting older. Maybe?

I really did want to kick a field goal. Of course, it is much harder than it looks. I kept my head down and tried to kick the ball long like a soccer ball. I thought about it too much. I duffed it. It was too low and almost hit an attendant. Shoot.