[doug from upland]

HERE'S THE THREAD. I have done some automotive writing in my time and have written for GREEN CAR JOURNAL, the finest magazine of its kind and published by my brother. We were answering questions about green vehicle technology. I have been sick and left the gig early.

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Captain Ed's Take on this "awards show"
8:36 - This has to be one of the most boring Oscars in recent memory. The only entertaining portion so far has been the Johnny Carson retrospective, which only highlights the class of years gone by and its complete absence today. Billy Crystal at least entertains, even if he can't quite match Carson's definitive mastery. Chris Rock tries hard but has no class and no sense of personality. He has been, thus far, a braying ass.

8:43 - It just got worse, with (no surprise here) Adam Sandler. He had Chris Rock pretend to be Catherine Zeta Jones, and not only were the jokes telegraphed, the timing between these two supposed comedy pros made them both look like amateurs at Open Mike Night. This is the best entertainment that Hollywood can provide? No wonder their movies stink.

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doug from upland: I was there to answer questions about alternative fuel vehicles (I've done writing in that area). America really does need to keep advancing technology for two reasons -- less dependence on the Middle East and leading the world in technology. We cannot be second best.

I totally agree. I love your comment on that thread about which actors were "hiding their gas guzzlers"... LOL!

That was a pretty interesting gig. I sincerely hope you feel better, Doug. You've been sick since that red eye flight from DC for the Inaugural Ball, right?