Advertisers Getting Wise?

Much like the RIAA ignored the business potential of the Internet and instead tried uselessly to fight against it, advertisers have struggled about DVR technology, especially the dreaded "30 second skip". So far, Amex is the only company I've seen using the most obvious solution. While their advertisements aren't *in* the television show, they're closely related. You may have seen the ads that Tina Fey (of "30 Rock", and formerly "SNL") has been doing for Amex. They are playing her ad (and another by one of her "30 Rock" co-stars whose name I do not know) during the airing of "30 Rock", in a manner that makes them look like they are a part of the show. Genius. Lots of potential there.

Favorite Bands/Artists

Rabbert posted a lists of some of his favorite bands/artists and their songs. I don't think I can do this, because my taste in music is too varied. Its impossible for me to pin down my favorites without leaving dozens out. :) But...one day I started to, and here's what I had when I gave up (I didn't get very far...maybe I should just print out my WMP playlist):

• Tupac - When We Ride
  
• Randy Travis - 1982
  
• Dixie Chicks
  
• Led Zep
  
• Nirvana
  
• OAR - Crazy Game of Poker
  
• Otis Redding - Sittin on The Dock of the Bay
  
• Ozzy
  
• Pink Floyd - Money
  
• Allison Krauss and Union Station
  
• Lori McKenna
  

ATT on Flickr

There are quite a few shots of the American Tobacco Trail on Flickr (some of them from me).