The WGA waits by the negotiating table while the AMPTP is MIA. And the moguls couldn't be bothered to attend Wednesday's LA City Council meeting because they were flying off for their vacations. (from Strike Life)

Or... was it because they had some other, more important meeting to attend?

I knew it was a good sign when the AMPTP resorted to buying full-page newspaper ads last week. Because you know who has to buy full-page newspaper ads? People who have grounded tankers spilling crude into a bay. People who have stepped in it. Even the font looked guilty. We're in a negotiation over the digital future, and they take out a newspaper ad? Maybe these guys actually can't figure out the Internet. And speaking of that ad, this video by Tim Carvell shows you the reality of digital download residuals:

Let's hope when conglomerates waddle back to the table on 11/26 they bring more than an "imaginary offer."

On this Turkey Day, the writers of United Hollywood wish to extend our thanks to everyone across the world who has offered so much help, support and encouragement. We invite you all to watch "Speechless," a new campaign featuring dozens of actors who want to see creative talent get a fair deal. "Speechless" will run exclusively at Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily through the Thanksgiving weekend. Three new videos are scheduled each day. Read the full press release here.

And we hope you'll find this video from Tuesday's labor solidarity march as inspiring as we do.

The latest interview from the "Working Writer" Project is Dawn Dekeyser:

See more at aworkingwriter.com.

Will I Am (and friends) recorded a song/video inspired by Barack Obama's "Yes, We Can" speech. Obama clearly inspires folks in a way that many candidates can't really match. This is an interesting phenomenon to watch.

...and well, from the profound to, uh, ObamaGirl is back with another hit at 1.9Million views already.

In the vein of Comm Craft's web 2.0 in "plain english" vids, we now got Chuck at PopLabs who explains Web 2.0 in rhyme styles.

Recognize. SEM and SEO rap.

Put ya hands up. Social Media Addiction rap.

Wallpaper decorating tips:

Susan Lucci talks about her holiday traditions:

Jerry O'Connell drives into Rachael's set:

Paula Deen and Rachael make Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cakes:

Every network that shows sporting events has music for certain sports. Right now we will look over some of the bone chilling music that gets us excited and ready to watch the sports that we love! No matter what the sport.

The Masters on CBS
The Masters isn't on CBS anymore, but here is the full length version of CBS's theme song for the annual Masters in Augusta, GA. The music is great, they don't play the guy singing for their actual theme song on TV, but I could only find the full version of the old CBS Masters Theme Song. One of my favorites...

CBS College Football

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rondo (rahn'-do) verb. 1. To smoothly move between large objects with dexterity and purpose. 2. To remove an object quickly without being detected. 3. To create a distraction followed by a swift change of direction.

Usage example: I just rondo'd some potato chips off my co-worker's desk. I'm such a Ninja.

Word history: The word was created by the folks at Reebok for their new viral marketing campaign featuring [SHOCK ALERT!!] the Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo. And without further ado, here are the videos (note the brilliant cameos by Dee Brown and Jo Jo White):

Rachael Ray and Valerie Bertinelli make gumbo:

Recipe for Beef Tenderloin Sammies:

This is what happens when you listen too much to your advertising agency.

Then again, every client has the right to say no to an idea presented to them.

Probably a great ad in the schoolyard - 21,000 hits on YouTube. But surely you can target a male 17-23 demographic without every other target group looking on in amazement and thinking whether they'll ever buy the stuff again.

Nando's - quality food, well designed stores, slutty advertising.

Tim Gunn did an ambush makeover on one's of Rachael Ray's staff:

Tracy Morgan has a message for Rach:

Interview with John Cusak:

Interview with Christina Milian:

A few stars from High School Musical 2:

Rachael features advice from YouTube:

Our boys over at Fallon London must be enjoying this. The much talked about Cadbury's Gorilla spot latest spoof comes from Wonderbra. Peep both below, judge for your self.

Cadbury original:

Wonderbra spoof:

Here it is, in all its glory: the 30 minute Two Towers, as written and performed by the Dartmouth Forensic Union and the Dartmouth Physics Department.

That's me as Gandalf, Faramir, a few random orcs, and the stunt double for Sam.

For all you undecided voters out there who have yet to join the Obama camp, here's some more of the inspiration you need.

Hate it or love it, it's still pretty amazing to me that something which started as a joke has managed to maintain attention for such a prolonged period of time.

And for those who missed it, peep the return of Obama Girl just before the Iowa Caucus (1.3 million hits on YouTube and counting), when she received a pep talk from none other than Truman Girl.

Survivor Host Jeff Probst:

Biggest Loser Hostess Alison Sweeney:

Hilary Swank stops by as a Mystery Taster:

Interview with The Rock:

Interview with Justin Long:

Psychic Medium Rebecca Rosen:

Interview with Kristin Davis:

Teaching manners to your kids:

Food Stylist Patrick shows how to make shortbread cookies:

Interview with Dame Helen Mirren:

Interview with Mark Steines:

Deborah Norville shows Rachael how to make a Gratitude Cake:

Interview with Marcia Gay Harden:

Rachael Ray and Gloria Estefan make Cubano Mac and Cheese:

Male underwear makeover:

Gretta offers men's underwear tips: