okay. before we go, we will dip our toe in the shallow end. speaking of shallow, it is oscar time. the first time ever the nominees have expanded from five to ten. it is so craven, hollywood desperate to pump up movies, give all of these guys a chance to say oscar nominated whatever, making the list for best picture, "avatar," "the hurt locker" my choice, "up in the air," the blind side," "precious," "district 9" really? "a serious man" "inglourious basterds" and -- >> we get to see the word blastered it on the air. >> only time it is authorized. >> say that word. >> that is it for "the daily run down." next on msnbc, andrea mitchell has a 1:00 interview with the vice president, joe bind. he will be in this very studio.