Obama Said to Pick Krueger as Head of Economic Advisers

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama plans to name Alan Krueger, a labor economist and former Treasury official, to lead the White House Council of Economic Advisers, according to a White House official. Krueger, who returned to Princeton University last November after serving as the Treasury Department’s chief economist for two years, will replace Austan Goolsbee. Hans Nichols and Michael McKee report on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bill Hicks interview: Steve Hicks Vince Fluck Matt Harlock Paul Thomas St Pauls Lifestyle

Celebrating Bill Hicks 50th Birthday we spoke with his brother Steve Hicks, comedian Vince Fluck and the director and producer of the film “Bill Hicks: The American” – Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas. This is a poignant and powerful tribute from those who knew Bill best. Bill Hicks, comic and musical genius, loved and beloved, RIP. www.stpaulslifestyle.com @stpaulslifestyl

All Dark Knight Rises Footage – 4 Trailers – 9 TV spots – [HD]

Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar(R) winner Christian Bale (“The Fighter”) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar(R) winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar(R) winner Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules”) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar(R) winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) reprises the role of Lucius Fox. The screenplay is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on “Batman Begins” and the record-breaking blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” The executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull, with Jordan Goldberg serving as co-producer. The film is based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by Bob Kane.

Locke Says Daley Will `Bring Discipline’ to White House

Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) — US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke talks about President Barack Obama’s appointment of William Daley, a JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive and former commerce secretary, as his new chief of staff. Locke also discusses the possibility that Gene Sperling will be chosen to replace Lawrence Summers as head of the National Economic Council. He talks with Pimm Fox from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Bloomberg Television’s “Taking Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)