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The latest survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for April says that employers hired 244,000 new workers over the course of the month. But the topline unemployment rate rose to 9.0%, and the employment-population ratio actually dipped to 58.4%, which is actually 0.3% lower than a year ago.
Employers are hiring, and this is the third straight month with increases over 200,000 (February was revised up to +235,000, and March to +221,000). But with so many long-term unemployed people returning to the labor force, as well as young people entering it, the pace of recovery is not consistent with large gains in the topline unemployment rate or the EPOP.
For the first time in a while, the number of long-term unemployed declined, adjusting down 283,000 to 5.8 million; this could be a good sign that long-term unemployed are finding work, or that they have been out of work more than five years and dropped off the BLS survey completely. The median duration in weeks of unemployment dropped to 20.7.
There remain a lot of discouraged workers, long-term unemployed, forced part-time workers who cannot get more hours, and the like. What's more, the jobs being added to the economy are in lower-wage areas like retail and service-providing industries. Manufacturing jobs also increased (with factory overtime going up), while construction remained low. Private payrolls went up 268,000, which means the public sector continued its decline, dropping 24,000 jobs in April.
The jobs report is mixed – job creation is good, an increase in the unemployment rate is bad – but you can supplement it with a number of bad data points over the last week. Perhaps the popping of the oil bubble will help, as consumer spending gets diverted away from gas over time as the price falls. But that hasn't happened yet, and in the meantime, government is asleep at the switch. Here's Paul Krugman:
Employment has risen from its low point, but it has grown no faster than the adult population. And the plight of the unemployed continues to worsen: more than six million Americans have been out of work for six months or longer, and more than four million have been jobless for more than a year.
It would be nice if someone in Washington actually cared.
It's not as if our political class is feeling complacent. On the contrary, D.C. economic discourse is saturated with fear: fear of a debt crisis, of runaway inflation, of a disastrous plunge in the dollar. Scare stories are very much on politicians' minds.
Yet none of these scare stories reflect anything that is actually happening, or is likely to happen. And while the threats are imaginary, fear of these imaginary threats has real consequences: an absence of any action to deal with the real crisis, the suffering now being experienced by millions of jobless Americans and their families.
The jobs report in April doesn't really change this.


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Discover the real warmth of Australia aboard Queenslander Class on The Sunlander.
Looking for a travel experience that allows you to experience all Queensland has to offer in a warm, friendly and comfortable atmosphere?
Then jump aboard one of Australia's premier rail services - Queenslander Class on The Sunlander.
Queenslander Class is more than just a train, it's a journey into Queensland's heritage, culture, landscape and cuisine set against a backdrop of superb dining, first-class accommodation and exceptional service.
Passengers are accommodated in twin berth sleeping compartments offering all the comforts of home as well as a host of special extras and receive the highest levels of service from the dedicated team of onboard personnel.The rest of the train is just as welcoming with a relaxing lounge car ideal for a drink and chat with new found friends, and a restaurant car, which is the setting for the journey's fine dining experience.
Every tantalising meal aboard Queenslander Class, prepared by an experienced onboard chef, has a distinctly Australian flavour.
The journey is also a lesson in Queenland's history, culture and landscape with fascinating commentary provided by the knowledgeable Maitre'D.
But it's undoubtedly the friendly, social atmosphere of Queenslander Class which keeps guests returning year after year.
It is often said you join Queenslander Class as a passenger and leave as a friend - a friend with a wealth of memories about the real warmth of Queensland.
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This is the real warmth of Queensland. Enjoy it at your own pace as you make the leisurely 1600 kilometre journey between Brisbane and Cairns. If you think Queenslander Class sounds relaxing, you're absolutely right. Relaxing can be hard work too, and you'd be surprised how hungry you can get admiring breathtaking scenery, or burying yourself in the latest best seller.
The Sunlander provides the following facilities and services: drinking fountains, restrooms, showers for sleeping berths, air-conditioning, food & beverage services providing meals, refreshments, snacks, confectionary and a liquor service. Onboard entertainment is also provided for you with movies shown in the Club Car.
Only cash (AUD $), Visa and Mastercard credit cards are accepted on board the trains. Personal and travellers cheques are not accepted and EFTPOS is not available. Guests are advised to bring cash for the journey to buy drinks and meals if they do not hold any of these cards.
Sleeping accommodation in Queenslander Class is in twin berth compartments. All feature a washbasin, wardrobe, full-length mirror, reading lights and power point (240v AC). Shower facilities and toilets are provided at the end of all sleeping cars. Bedding and towels are provided, including a host of special touches.
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The highlight of Queenslander Class is its fine dining, enjoyed in an exclusive restaurant car under the care of dedicated wait staff. The signature dish is undoubtedly the seafood platter laden with king prawns, oysters, bugs, smoked salmon and luscious tropical fruit. Picture this... As you're shown to your table, you catch the aroma of culinary creation drifting from the galley. Then, you linger over the menu showcasing the finest local produce, before contemplating your choice of superb Australian wine. Dreaming? Wait until you see dessert. Every multi-course meal is prepared under the experienced hand of the onboard chef and features the freshest local produce, complemented by an extensive list of fine Australian wines.
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She is here, my doppelgänger, and already more of a person than I am. And I? I am fading, fraying, graying, not yet gone but leaving quickly. To where? I can't tell. That would require definition.
"You shouldn't be afraid," she says, pulling a cigarette from a gold case in her purse. She offers me the smoke and waits for the briefest of moments before placing it between her own lips.
"Your loss," she shrugs, before taking a deep, long drag. Unfiltered. I turn away, feeling a phantom twinge of nostalgia in my undefined lungs, and I sense her eyes on me. She's playing -- she knows I've no taste for it anymore.
We exhale simultaneously, and the smoke hangs between us. Did some of that come from me?
"I was saying, you shouldn't be afraid. Letting go is not the end. It's becoming."
You don't understand, I want to say. I don't want to be you again, or never, or before. You're what I wanted to be, once, but now I want to be me. But it's too late. I haven't the strength, nor have I been able to speak for a very long time, now. I can only stare back at this, my past, my future.
She looks back through golden coils, like the signets scattered before Carthage -- a harbinger of doom.
I think, would it really be so bad?
And I know: one snip, one slip, and I unravel. The end.
I turn away once more, trying to ignore the weight of years of want. The sky is dark through the glass, deep and wet. A lost day, a day between days.
What do you do when you want to stop wanting?
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What do you do when you want to stop wanting?
Indeed, it's tough to fight against wanting something so bad it just kills you to think about it. How terrible inner turmoil is. But one moves on. Wonderful capture and title!
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Building Java Projects With Gradle
At the moment most Java projects use either Ant or Maven as their build system. Yet the ever increasing requirements on project automation are often very difficult to implement with Ant or Maven. Dynamic languages like Groovy offer complete new ways to implement a build system which runs on the JVM.
Gradle is a Groovy based build system which makes use of this new possibilities. It combines the flexibility of Ant with a build-by-convention approach a la Maven. But both implemented in a more powerful way.
In this session we will start with a simple build and then step by step introduce Gradle's power features: its dependency management based on Apache Ivy, its powerful multi-project build support, its elegant integration of Ant tasks and much more.
Hans Dockter is an independent consultant and trainer. Amongst other things he work for Skills Matter, a UK based training company specialized on open source technologies. He is the founder and project lead of Gradle, a new open source build system. In the past years he has worked as a senior developer for Krugle and Volkswagen. In the early days he has been also a committer for the JBoss project and founded the JBoss-IDE.


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Manta Ray-Shaped 'Mummy House' Hugs a Mountain Top in Arizona
Nick Tsontakis' two story home is designed to arc around a peak on Mummy Mountain in Paradise Valley. Arizona guidelines forbid the home's height to surpass the mountain top, so Tsontakis decided to build down. The home's entrance is a hall and ten car garage on the upper street level, which also features two guest bedrooms. The entry hall leads down into north and south wings, which contain six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and wrap-around decks on either side.
The north wing is home to the master bedroom suites, while the south contains most of the living areas. Floor-to-ceiling glass curtains span the home's facade, bringing in natural light and opening the interior to the mountainside to bring in fresh air. The home's roof is made up of dark-colored curved panels that deflect solar gain while giving the home a space age aesthetic. Since building over the mountain is prohibited, the north and south wings are accessible via a tunnel bored through the mountain.
The innovative home was designed to capture the beauty of the region, giving its owners gorgeous views of both the McDowell Mountains to the north and Camelback Mountain and Downtown Phoenix in the south.
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Dr. Ethan Nadelmann: "Rise and Fall of the Global Drug Prohibition Regime."
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Ethan Nadelmann is the founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, the leading organization in the United States advocating for drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health, and human rights. Nadelmann was born in New York City, received his BA, JD, and PhD from Harvard, as well as a M.Sc. in International Relations from the London School of Economics, and then taught politics and public affairs at Princeton University from 1987 to 1994. Described by Rolling Stone as "the point man" for drug policy reform efforts, Ethan Nadelmann is widely regarded as the outstanding proponent of drug policy reform both in the United States and abroad.


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I am so sad and shocked by news about my good friend Cilla. She was a resplendent and rare talent. RIP #cillablack http://t.co/wsK6RtIszI View on Twitter
The funeral of Bobbi Kristina Brown has been overshadowed after the late singer's aunt reportedly began heckling during her eulogy. Continue reading »
An English television presenter has been mercilessly mocked after using his hands as an imaginary tablet in an apparent brain explosion live on air.
The captains of every AFL team have joined hands in support of embattled Sydney Swans great Adam Goodes, issuing a joint statement in his support after he decided to take a break from AFL due to constant booing from opposition supporters. Click through the gallery to see what famous Australians are saying. Continue reading »
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The Psychology Department at the University of Maryland is pleased to offer a Master's in Clinical Psychological Science Program. The program is designed for working professionals who desire advanced knowledge in clinical science to enter, advance, or expand their career options in the mental health field. Classes are held on campus two days a week, after traditional working hours. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall, 2014 semester. No GRE or previous experience in psychology is required.
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The approaches to special education learning, particularly in the ways technology is used to assist teachers and students, has a dramatic impact on the lives not only of more mainstream students, but all Americans. That was the major takeaway from a panel event discussion held in Washington, D.C. last week by The National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) and the Education and Technology and Telecommunications Taskforces of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities. NCTET hosted the discussion particularly to discuss the intersection of technology and special education.Learn More
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Witnessing the entertainment provides a strong arguement AGAINST giving them actual power.
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It seems that CB9 is moving their board meetings to Medgar Evers College, Edison O Jackson Auditorium at 1638 Bedford Avenue. This is where it is scheduled to be on September 23rd, 2014. In the past, and for as long as I can remember, it was at Middle School 61 at 400 Empire Blvd.
@Southeast, it may change the faces, but not the types. No matter what these meetings seem to be frequented by the conspiracy theorists, those who believe that the boards have some sort of power they are choosing not to exercise, folks that hear voices and talk back to them, and a bunch of elderly residents who view it as free theater.
mugofmead111 said:
Maybe some of us should sit together as the Brooklynian contingent. :)
If Homeowner is correct, some of the prior attendees may not be able to FIND the new location.
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Are cb9 meetings generally more entertaining than cb8?
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FWIW that's the more heavily used end of the Prospect Park subway station (and the side with handicapped access) but, since I almost never use busses I have no horse in that race..
The writer of the Q at Parkside is a CB9 member and tried to inform the crowd that making the request is the only way to get any additional affordable housing into area.While members of those opposed to the study/request seem to believe that the request will speed up the change, and want downzoning.In my view, this demonstrates very little to no understanding of existing property rights, and how "under built" the area is in terms of existing zoning. Basically, some members of the crowd want zoning that stops owners (and future owners) from using the rights were inherent in their land (i.e. purchases).
Boro Hall, DOT, and all of the other agencies that traditionally work with CBs have to say, "we tried to meet with you, but you didn't speak coherently as a CB, so we are going to do what we think is best without you. You are only advisory. We don't need your permission. We don't even have to be here for more than the 20 min period we were scheduled to present"
Note: Many will not successfully reach this conclusion.
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Note: Many will not successfully reach this conclusion.
Not sure if I care; as long as they end up leaving as a result of this "natural process of neighborhood change."
With the exception of the cop who stated "you all live in affordable housing and should be thankful", I also think the NYPD did a pretty good job. They accurately ascertained that arresting or removing disruptive people would have escalated the situation and made the NYPD the enemy.
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Ahhhhh - thank you. From the job description I can certainly see why residents would question having a District Manager from outside the respective CB zone - they do far more than answer phones and file forms......
@bobmarvin, that's high praise. I'm a NYC public policy wonk so unfortunately my brain is full of minutia around residency requirements, the history of the city council (and the Board of Estimate), and the impacts of ethnic politics on NYC.
Distric Managers know where the bodies are buried and who's put 'em there. The position, like many other small overlooked governmental positions, has more power than what appears from the outside looking in.
@whynot, if you believe that there is a conspiracy, and you listen to the voices in your head, you know that opression and hegemony STARTS at the CB and goes up through the ranks to the White House, the NSA and the shadow government.
Rachel's piece:http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140924/crown-heights/vote-rescind-crown-heights-rezoning-study-sparks-confusionFrom it, I continue to conclude that the vote did not successfully rescind the request for the study.
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Granted, I first became a supporter of AC Milan simply because Paolo Maldini played there.
But when Ukrainian national Andriy Shevchenko joined the Italian club in 1999, I had quickly found another player to root for. Sheva, as he is affectionately called by his fans, made it so easy.
Already a star at his previous club Dynamo Kyiv, Sheva went on to become one of the most successful strikers Europe has ever seen, with 127 goals in 222 games during his time in Milan alone.
But it was not only his goal-scoring abilities that turned Sheva into fans' favorite. His charming personality, coupled with a tough childhood, made Sheva the ideal candidate to be 'adopted' by Milan supporters.
Sheva was nine years old when the Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened. The village, where he lived together with his family, had been affected as well, and they had to relocate in order to escape the after-effects. His father, he once said in an interview, was a strict person, who not only raised his voice at his children, but also didn't shy away from corporal punishment from time to time.
The world of sports seemed to be Sheva's refuge into another – a better – world, and even though he initially eyed a career as a professional boxer, he eventually decided to go with football.
After seven successful years in Milan, Sheva transferred to Chelsea, where he unfortunately wasn't able to repeat his victorios run. He returned to Milan for one season on loan, and then moved back to Dynamo Kyiv. This is place where he began his football career, and this is where he ends it.
I have read about his retirement from football with a feeling of nostalgia, as it brought back some of my fondest football memories.
In 2006, when the World Cup took place in Germany, I was lucky enough to get a ticket to watch one game live at the stadium in Berlin: Ukraine vs. Tunisia. When my sister asked me, "So, who are we rooting for?", I immediately answered "Ukraine!", and gave her one of my shirts that says "Forza Sheva," while I wore a Ukraine jersey, which I still keep to this day somewhere in my closet. I actually disliked the colors of the jersey, and frankly, I also wasn't interested at all in the rest of the Ukrainian national team, but the mere fact that it was 'Sheva's team' was enough for me to be excited and cheer as loud as I could.
Sure, the match wasn't among the 'big ones,' but since it was the only time I have seen Sheva live, it was a great experience nevertheless.
But one of my favorite Sheva moments happened only recently.
Prior to the 2012 Euro Cup, Sheva had already announced that this would be the last time for him to play for the national team. Some people probably thought, well, it's about time, and there's not much this 35-year-old past his prime can do for the Ukrainian team anyway.
But in Ukraine's opening match against Sweden, we witnessed a rejuvenated Sheva, who led his team to victory, and en passant, scored two goals.
It was a delight to watch him play, a revival of his glorious time at Milan. Even though the Ukraine didn't manage to make it beyond the group stage, seeing Sheva shine one last time on an international stage was, in my eyes, one of the best parts of the Euro Cup.
Sheva has announced to go into politics after his stellar sports career.
If he turns out to be as talented in politics as he was in football, well, then the Ukraine can definitely look forward to a brighter future.


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So my question to Kevin Mitnick: Can you compromise a brand new PC running updated Windows 7 and a decent antivirus?
I am nearly 100% positive you can't even come close.
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3D content 'delivers 3D images with different left and right images, [which] has a potential impact on the growth of children's eyes.'
This is not only false, but illogical as well. The whole purpose of having two eyes at different locations is to see two different images at once and see 3D. Showing the eyes two different images is exactly what should be happening. The problem is actually with the fact that a 3D video will have arbitrarily-selected and static areas of focus, while human eyes typically handle the focusing on their own. Because of this, uninformed people will watch the movie and accidentally (and usually repeatedly) try to change their focus and strain their eyes because the image does not change focus at all. If people would understand this and focus solely on what the video is focusing on, they typically wouldn't get headaches, provided the shuttering/refresh rate is also suitable.
I recently decided to explain this to my friends, and all of a sudden two of my friends who always had headaches after 15 minutes were able to watch a full movie, with off-the-shelf consumer 3D technology nonetheless. Go ahead; try it - just make a conscious effort to not focus on anything except what the video is focused on and watch the eye strain nearly disappear.
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Uh. Even a really strong magnet isn't going to provide much resistance.
Actually, considering this is
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If you can think of a logical reason why information would remain classified after being provided to anyone in the world, I would love to hear it.
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People may oppose it for financial reasons, but if the expected solar storm does occur, people will be very thankful that their country was shielded.


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The present invention is method for the playback of multiple MIDI and audio files. More specifically, it is an interactive music playback method that enables real time synchronization, quantization, music and sound modification and management of playback resources. Further, the present invention provides a method of music performance using various sound files.
1. An interactive, real time MIDI file and sound file processor comprising:
a command interface configured to receive client configuration, MIDI, and audio file processing commands;
at least one client actuator configured to transmit the configuration, MIDI, and audio file processing commands to the command interface;
a command dispatch processor that routes the configuration, MIDI, and audio file processing commands from the command interface to an appropriate command handler;
a processing computer configured to provide communication services for command and command response communication and provide output support for MIDI and audio files;
a system configuration command handler that receives the configuration processing commands from the command dispatch processor to process runtime configuration parameters;
a MIDI file playback handler that receives the MIDI processing commands from the command dispatch processor to process active MIDI files for sound output;
an audio file playback handler that receives the audio file processing commands from the command dispatch processor to process active sound files for sound output;
a playback resource repository that manages and maintains MIDI and audio files referenced in the MIDI and audio file processing commands and the MIDI and audio playback handlers;
at least one MIDI output device;
an audio output device; and
at least one speaker configured to receive a MIDI or audio output signal from the at least one MIDI output device or the audio output device and emit sound based on the output signal.
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This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/742,487, filed Dec. 5, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
The present invention relates generally to the field of music. More specifically, the present invention relates to music performance for live and studio music production.
In the past and present, music creation is produced by musicians performing on traditional and contemporary musical instruments. These performances, particularly pop and rock music is at times supplemented with "loops" or "sequences"; sound tracks that extend the musical content of the performance. In sound track enhanced performance, the musicians synchronize their performance with the active sound track assuming the sound track tempo and key. The combined content of live and pre-recorded music results in the complete musical output of the performance.
For example, a performer on tour has a financial budget that supports ten musicians. The music to be performed is orchestrated for a larger group. Loops/sound tracks are created to extend and enhance the live performance supplementing the performance of the touring musicians. The collection of sound tracks created are "static" and are not intended for real time modification in tempo or tonality during the live performance. Moreover, the playback of the sound track during live performance in many cases is controlled by a sound technician(s) and not the direct responsibility of the performing musician.
The format of these sound tracks are often audio files such as .mp3, .wav or other high quality sound file. Audio sound files contain data that represent the music in terms of the properties of the sound reproduction and is not a representation of the underlying composed music. Conversely, the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) file format is a binary representation of note sequences, key signatures, time signatures, tempo settings and other metadata that comprise a complete musical composition. While the MIDI file contains information that determines the instrumentation and the duration of note values to be played by various instruments and other, it does not specify the actual sound output in terms of quality. It is simply a representation of the underlying music composition. A MIDI output device (a keyboard or audio player that supports MIDI or other device) is used to interpret the embedded MIDI messages in the file and provide the sound output referencing its sound library in accordance with the MIDI specification.
This use of sound tracks is intended to enhance and extend the performance of live musicians performing on conventional musical instruments. Since the sound tracks themselves are static or fixed, they are used for specific purposes within the performance and do not change. Sound tracks in the form of loops are not typically used or controlled by the performing musician using conventional performance instruments. Further they are not used for improvisation or spontaneous music invention. Hence, the application of this performance resource is currently limited to a supplemental or background performance role.
Consequently, there is a need in the art for a sound track player that enables musicians to control, modify and synchronize the playback of sound tracks in real time during performance. The sound track player would support real time improvisation, modification of the source sound track (or sound resource) and enable individual musicians real time interactive control and management of a library of sound resource for references during performance. The result of such a sound track player would enable the role of sound resources to elevate from supplemental/background to essential and focal; assuming a dominant role in the performance.
The present invention, in one embodiment, is an interactive, real time file playback system for live and studio music performance. Unlike standard file playback technology consisting of one source sound file and one device for output, this playback system, or player, supports the simultaneous and real time synchronization of multiple MIDI and/or audio sources to one or more output devices. Individual clients communicate with the player host through the host command interface. The command interface receives commands from client entities and sets playback configuration parameters, stores and manages playback resources and performs real time performance operations. The player services these requests, manages and routes output to the appropriate output device(s).
In a further embodiment of the present invention, the playback system can be configured to assist people with physical or mental disabilities enabling them to participate with musicians of all skill levels.
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A fan, Thoros of Myr, came across an article in Variety which mentions in passing that Tatiana S. Riegel is editing the pilot episode for HBO's Game of Thrones. Her previous credits include several episodes of House, M.D., Showtime pilot United States of Tara, and the new George Clooney film, The Men Who Stare At Goats.
According to Padraig, a long-time member of the A Song of Ice and Fire forum and the Brotherhood without Banners fan organization, at the Belfast event George R.R. Martin stated the it's expected that HBO will decide on whether to go forward with a series by March. This fits information we've received previously.
Jackie also adds a note on the recent dialogue coach news. She indicated concern that the Starks would speak with bad Scottish accents, but has been assured she won't be disappointed. She also remarks that Richard Madden, who plays Robb Stark, started the shoot with a brighter shade of auburn hair, but in the course of the shoot the producers decided to darken it down. We previously had reports that Jennifer Ehle as Catelyn Stark was also quite "ginger", so it may be that she and the rest of her children have all gone through a similar hair coloring process.
A neat little bit of extra news from the post-signing moot, again from Adam Whitehead. The production has hired a dialect coach and a linguistic expert to develop a working Dothraki vocabulary for use in the Pentos scenes (to be filmed in Morocco starting around the middle of the month), and to make sure that pronunciation of names, terms, and places unique to the setting are consistent across characters. Adam also promises quite a few pictures from the signing and the moot.
Silverstar reports about the post-signing moot starting here, and along the way cites the fact that Kit Harington (who was exhausted) and Alfie Allen didn't attend the event, but that the rest of the cast who had been present at the signing did, as well Esmé Bianco and (briefly) Rory McCann (who plays Sandor Clegane). There was also a marriage proposal at the event, with a bit of assistance from GRRM himself!
We also have a lengthy report from Adam Whitehead, who maintains the excellent Wertzone SF/F review blog, which you can find here. Biggest piece of news there? While George cautions HBO could still pass on it, he also said that there's the possibility of a two-season advanced order! It's a remote possibility, but the fact that it's even on the table is remarkable—HBO generally only commits to shows a season at a time, and it can take several seasons before they're willing to go further than that.
UPDATE: Silverstar's shared her terrific collection of photos from the signing and the moot. Many thanks! Some excellent shots of GRRM, Parris, and the cast.
While we expect news to trickle in tomorrow morning from the results of the post-signing moot, we did learn bia Winter is Coming,that the Belfast Telegraph has a brief interview with George R.R. Martin as well as commentary on the turnout at Eason's book signing. Of note is his mention of the execution scene being filmed at Cairncastle the previous day, and that he has yet to enter the Paint Hall studio.
Below are the other two images Parris sent us from the signing, showing the crowd lined up for the signing as well as a cool photo of Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), and Richard Madden (Robb Stark).
Today, George R.R. Martin held a signing at Eason's bookstore in Belfast, and a large crowd of fans attended. Also attending were a number of the actors: Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Richard Madden (Robb Stark), Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), Ron Donachie (Ser Rodrik Cassel), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), and Maisie Willaims. We have a number of reports from fans over at the forum, one of the more detailed of which is from Adam Whithead and can be found here. A brief summary of details: several of the actors have been reading the series, and Donachie has finished all four and claims he's hectoring George about the next. Kit Harington was exhausted from several very long days of shooting, and Richard Madden was very personable and took with good humor his recent acclaimation as Scotland's most stylish man of the year.
Finally, via the incomparable Parris, we have several brilliant photos of George and various actor.
George R.R. Martin is now in Belfast, escaping the very wet Scotland of the last day or two for the equally wet North ireland, and he reports that HBO's pilot for Game of Thrones is scheduled to shoot an execution scene tomorrow. This scene will involve most of the Starks men and boys, plus the character of Gared, played by actor Richard Ridings. Everything seems to be moving along on schedule.
Rimshot, an extra in North Ireland, had this to say about what he saw during his costuming fitting for his role as a "Stark Servant":
"You will see what I saw soon enough but I will say this. I have worked on loads of films and worn loads of costumes and those I saw yesterday were some of the highest quality I have ever seen (wait till you see the armour!) I can't wait to get my servant's costume back on and to step into the world of GOT."
Sounds like Michele Clapton has pulled out all the stops.
Over at the A Song of Ice and Fire fourm, a member of Corvus Corax posts a message to fans. Norri (on the right in this image) states that the three days the band was in Scotland for the filming were terrific. A nice thing to post, and it shows that participants in the filming recognize the buzz that the show is getting.
And speaking of the pilot shoot, not too much to update, except for an unconfirmed report over at Winter is Coming that the prologue scene was filmed today at Tollymore Forest Park near Belfast. Some excellent pictures of the park can be found at
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In response to our question, Norri adds that the two songs they played during filming were "Skudrinka" (found on Viator ) and "Ballade de Mercy" (found on Seikilos).
A last little report from Doune, thanks to a fan who managed to glimpse some footage on the monitors while wandering the castle. Ace_Jones's initial report was to say that he couldn't imagine the production in better hands after what he had seen.
Over at his "Not a Blog", George R.R. Martin reports that filming at Doune has indeed wrapped up—today and tomorrow will just be the crew putting things back how they were, and transferring on to Belfast. He also notes, "so far, so good," which is a good thing to hear. From there, he discusses his further plans—he'll be in Belfast several days from now for the shooting there—and then comments on the Belfast signing at Eason's set for the 3rd. He and Parris believe they've convinced several of the cast to attend the event, in part by promising that his fans are "essentially harmless. Hah."
We've come across an article at the Irish Film and Television Network revealing the director of photography: Sean Bobbitt (hat-tip to Maubery at Winter is Coming for pointing it out). U.K. based, he's not quite as international as some of the other crew we've come across so far, but among his most recent credits are his Emmy-nominated work in the BBC's most recent Sense and Sensibility adaptation and a British Independent Film Award for cinematography for The Hunger.
Noticing a tweet on our timeline from Julia Frey, VFX producer for Game of Thrones, in which she noted she was dining with Robert Stromberg. He's an award-winning special effects supervisor and now the production designer behind such major films as James Cameron's Avatar and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. WiC_Blog immediately guessed that he was the Robert noted as the special effects supervisor for HBO's production of the George R.R. Martin fantasy series, and Julia has since confirmed this.
Can't but imagine that this is something of a coup for a pilot production, having someone of Stromberg's stature involved. Among his FX supervision credits are Scorsese's The Aviator, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, and The Golden Compass.
Much quieter today as far as reporting goes, alas, but we can start things off with an excellent follow-up from yesterday's report by Jackie, which can be found here at the A Song of Ice and Fire forum. Make sure to check pages both before and after, because Jackie and Crakehall expand on a lot of the points under the assault of questions from eager fans.
Some exciting things we've learned is that Lena Headey as Cersei was spotted, wearing a very elaborate gown and an orante headdress, and we've had more descriptions of various other principals (for example, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau—playing Jaime Lannister, the Kingslayer—is said to be very impressive, tall and broad-shouldered and with the requisite blonde hair). Jackie provides links to images that she feels represent some of the costumes she saw, including a famous portrait by Vermeer. The wolf pups have been described in more detail by Jackie over at Winter is Coming and its day three report—they're about knee high, not newborn pups, but not terribly intimidating. Finally, the commentator grimhelm at WiC is there today, and it seems somewhat quieter but no less interesting. He confirms that Corvus Corax is the German medieval band that performed during filming. Those who've had the opportunity to interact with the crew—including producers Dan Weiss and director Tom McCarthy—have been enthused by their good humor at the fan attention.
As we've heard, today is the last significant day of filming at Doune. We also have heard from Jamie Campbell Bower, who was on his way to Belfast this morning, suggesting that soon the whole operation will be shifting to the Paint Hall studio in Northern Ireland. Information about filming after that point is likely to become much rarer once filming is focused on a closed studio and, later, away in Morocco.
Jackie (aka JacMac30) posts a lengthy report of everything they witnessed, here. Lots and lots of details regarding the appearances of several actors, costumes, etc. Fantastic information. She notes staff were quite eagle-eyed about photos, apparently there has been some annoyance at the photos that have leaked to date (although all of those have been of the exterior of the castle).
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Everyone from 30A to Sandestin agrees that our federal debt and annual budget deficits are too high. And most folks walking around Grand Boulevard will contend that federal spending has spiraled out of control. The legislative path chosen to address these issues is the heart of the problem currently known as the "fiscal cliff."
According to a recent New York Times article by Jackie Calmes entitled "Demystifying The Fiscal Impasse That is Vexing Washington," the phrase was first used by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The nomenclature is unfortunate.
In the same sense that the term "global warming" fails to convey the complexity of changing climates and extreme weather conditions, the "fiscal cliff" isn't really a cliff. We won't actually descend off an economic precipice on Jan. 1, 2013, if compromises are not reached; rather, we will slide down a slippery "fiscal slope." Either way, it's an outcome to be avoided.
An unfortunate convergence of events on Jan. 1 is the crux of the problem. If a compromise is not reached, according to The Times, "taxes would rise for nearly every taxpayer and many businesses … a slew of tax cuts — $400 billion for 2013-expire on Dec. 31: All of the Bush-era rate reductions; smaller tax cuts that periodically expire for businesses and individuals; and the 2 percent cut in payroll taxes … which increased an average worker's take-home pay by about $1,000 a year."
"Also, 28 million taxpayers, about 1 in 5, would have to pay the alternative minimum tax in 2012, further increasing their taxes … An emergency unemployment compensation program is expiring … Medicare payments to doctors would be reduced 27 percent … The biggest cut would be $65 billion … known as the sequester," which "was mandated by an August 2011 budget deal … that ended their standoff over raising the nation's debt limit."
If your head doesn't hurt by now, keep reading, and we promise, as the Cheyenne Indians used to say in "Little Big Man," to cause you a "pain between your eyes." All of the issues listed above are problematic. The larger question, though, is what kind of impact will such cutbacks have, if enacted, on a very fragile economy.
It is a very precarious procedure to cut spending and downsize government programs while in the throes of an economic downturn. To verify how difficult it is, consider recent events in Greece, Italy, Spain, France and the rest of the countries, especially in Southern Europe, that are part of the EU.
Greece's austerity cutbacks, with which they must comply or fail to qualify for bailout funds, included such severe measures as reducing pension payouts to those already retired by 17 percent, raising the retirement age from 65 to 67 and enacting significant government and civil service employee layoffs. As Huey Long used to say about priming the government pump, "This won't make the mare go."
Some 100,000 protestors, led by union officials, took to the streets in Athens to protest Parliament's cutbacks. Similar protests were seen throughout Europe.
Can our leaders forge a plan that will simultaneously address spending and taxes without wiping out the first baby steps of growth our economy has experienced in several years? Well, we may be naïve, but we trust that they can. And that they will. There's too much riding on the outcome for failure to be an option.
The Times article suggests this likely scenario: "Many budget experts and economists are hoping for a two-part deal. The first part would extend many of the tax cuts and repeal the automatic spending cuts to avert the changes scheduled after Jan. 1. But it would be contingent on the second part: a framework for reducing projected long-term deficits by overhauling both the tax code — to raise revenues —and entitlement programs, chiefly Medicare and Medicaid, whose rising costs in an aging population are unsustainable. These overhauls would preoccupy Mr. Obama and Congress through 2013 and perhaps 2014."
And that's the better case scenario. It's easy to see why, then, we anticipate an extended low-returns environment, believe in dividend payers, and subscribe to a defensive investing philosophy.
The fiscal cliff is a confusing issue. The Cheyenne also used to say, "It is true that there is a thing here that I do not understand." Why should they be different?
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Ashley Biden, the only daughter of Vice President Joe Biden, is engaged to be married.
A spokeswoman for Jill Biden, the vice president's wife, confirmed the engagement Monday. Spokeswoman Courtney O'Donnell says the family is "thrilled" by the news.
Ashley Biden is a 30-year-old social worker. Her fiancé, Dr. Howard Krein, is a Philadelphia-based physician who specializes in ear, nose and throat and in facial and reconstructive surgery.
The couple became engaged in September after dating for about a year, and word began to leak after the vice president referred several times to his "future son-in-law" at an event in Wilmington, Del., on Friday.
Joe Biden also has two sons from his first marriage. His first wife and infant daughter were killed in a car accident in 1972.
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Banda Aceh. Dozens of motorcycles were set on fire during a riot in Banda Aceh early on Wednesday morning that reportedly involved almost 1,000 people.
The riot was triggered by a brawl between two groups of people from the districts of South Aceh and Central Aceh, reportedly after a football match between students during Student Games Week (Popda) in Banda Aceh.
The motorcycles torched were those parked at Ratu Safiatuddin Park, most of which belonged to Central Aceh residents.
The ruckus began at about 1 a.m. and lasted about three hours.
Eyewitnesses said security officers were helpless to stop the crowd, given its size.
"I heard several warning shots, but the crowd was estimated to reach almost 1,000 people. They only left Ratu Safiatuddin Park at 4 a.m.," an eyewitness said.
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Justin Bieber Supports Chris Brown With Graffiti, Spray Paints 'Free Breezy' on Wall: Dumbest Celeb Friendship?
SLIDESHOW: What's the Dumbest Celebrity Friendship?
Justin Bieber / Chris Brown
Justin Bieber / Chris Brown
Justin Bieber defended Chris Brown through graffiti art this week, spray painting "Free Breezy" on the wall after the R & B artist checked into rehab for anger management issues.
Kim Kardashian / Paris Hilton
Before Kim Kardashian got really popular, she was only really known as Paris Hilton's brunette friend. But gradually, Hilton's socialite status helped transform Kim into a big reality star. Thanks a lot, Paris.
Dennis Rodman / Kim Jong Un
Is it just us or is it super weird that Dennis Rodman is really good friends with a North Korean dictator? Rodman and Kim Jong Un have created an odd bond, spending time together anytime they're in the same country.
Snooki / JWoww
Snooki and JWoww's friendship budded during MTV's reality show "Jersey Shore" -- but these Jersey girls have proven their bond is bigger than a TV show. It's still fun to make fun of their bizarre antics, though.
Donald Trump / Martha Stewart
Donald Trump and Martha Stewart were actually in a feud together circa 2006 about the infamous "Apprentice" show. But now, that's all behind them and they're actually good friends. Still an odd pair, though.
Britney Spears / Mel Gibson
Britney Spears and Mel Gibson bonded a few years back when he invited the pop star to use his home in Costa Rica and offered her advice on life. Err... not sure if you want to take that advice, Brit Brit.
If you don't get the reference, Chris Brown voluntarily checked himself into rehab for anger management issues this week after getting into yet another physical fight with someone. But, apparently, the Biebs doesn't think Breezy deserves to be in rehab.
Justin Bieber and Chris Brown certainly make up a weird -- and let's admit it -- pretty dumb celebrity alliance. But is it the stupidest celebrity friendship out there?
Let's not forget that former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman is best friends with a North Korean dictator. Or that Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian used to be socialite BFFs... while also being famous for absolutely nothing. And how about that Mel Gibson / Britney Spears bond, huh?
From Bieber and Breezy to Paris and Kim, what's the dumbest celebrity friendship of all time?
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Marie 2013/11/02 04:48:55 (edited)Donald Trump / Martha Stewart+7Beiber/Brown= Two punks trying to be badass. I can see that friendship.
Kim/Paris Hoe's n Stulettos makin sex tapes. I can see that frienship too.
Spears/Gibson Hey, there's nothing like Crazy and colorful pills to enspire a friendship.
Snooki/JWow All the trash that washed up on the Jersey Shore was put in the same bag. Thats understandable.
Rodman/Jong Un They are both funny looking and like to talk Shyt and probably need to borrow some pills from Spears&Gibson.; Plus, I think they are Fck Buddies.
So, I pick Trump/Stewart I just can't see the connection even though they are both rich.
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- kitazawoa 2014/07/05 14:39:18Donald Trump / Martha Stewartgood
- melanio 2014/06/28 01:30:54
- thanhnt 2014/05/20 04:18:09Justin Bieber / Chris Brownis one young singer his early fame was loved by many especially the youth, and I offer no exception.
- omachichit 2014/01/20 09:06:28
- Friv 2014/01/14 08:55:21Justin Bieber / Chris Brownhow you can have performances or so? I would love to, thank you for giving me the most comfortable relaxation
- gahe 2013/12/31 03:43:36Britney Spears / Mel Gibsonthank you for sharing information on
- AdWhois 2013/11/08 05:15:26Dennis Rodman / Kim Jong UnBaffling
- Sofahead 2013/11/07 23:49:20Dennis Rodman / Kim Jong UnThese really aren't "dumb" friendships as much as unlikely but this one makes one wonder what happens if there is a falling out.
While "Breezy" is in rehab, Justin's time would be better spent on some psychiatrist's couch.
- J.MaisOui 2013/11/06 06:36:22
- all those "friendships" are, what a waste!
- copperhead 2013/11/05 20:28:21Dennis Rodman / Kim Jong UnBut 'Follywood' and Obama is worse!
- cranejumper 2013/11/05 13:46:07Dennis Rodman / Kim Jong UnNow these two are a class act
- Avi Rosen 2013/11/05 12:47:30Kim Kardashian / Paris HiltonDennis Rodman may be eccentric but he is far from Dumb...
Kim and Paris 2 stupid whores can easily do for 1st place.
- Jenna 2013/11/05 02:38:13Britney Spears / Mel GibsonHaha wtf
- wallygator64 2013/11/05 00:07:46Dennis Rodman / Kim Jong UnI have respect for Mel Gibson and to an extent Britt,but ALL THE OTHERS suck major A--!
- Lorin Morgan 2013/11/04 23:34:26Dennis Rodman / Kim Jong UnBut they're both strange, I guess it sort of matches...?
- ClintAustin26 2013/11/04 23:18:04
- ~Perfectionist~ 2013/11/04 21:26:55Kim Kardashian / Paris HiltonThey are both attention whores, aaaaaaand famous for no reason. :3
- Michaela★ 2013/11/04 21:12:54
- The_Dude 2013/11/04 19:44:55Justin Bieber / Chris BrownJustin Bieber/Mayweather would actually take prime position.
- meboy 2013/11/04 19:08:20Justin Bieber / Chris BrownThey will ever learn
- rezzy2reckless420 2013/11/04 18:53:47Snooki / JWowwThey horrible and no I am not hating I am just remembering them from jersey shore
- HotHead14 2013/11/04 18:24:09
- yourbeebeegirl 2013/11/04 17:13:06
- Sharon 2013/11/04 10:29:13Dennis Rodman / Kim Jong UnI love graffiti, it's a culture that NY should be proud of.
- rotten 2013/11/04 07:29:16Snooki / JWowwCan't stand those two
- barby karring 2013/11/04 06:56:09
- ♥Nicole A♥ 2013/11/04 02:43:36Britney Spears / Mel GibsonWtf
- tom.jays.75 2013/11/04 02:42:15
- BooFreakedyHoo 2013/11/04 00:50:10
- Rhi-ot. 2013/11/04 00:19:16
- BreeMoore 2013/11/03 18:24:26
- Durell 2013/11/03 18:10:34
- david abe 2013/11/03 17:11:51
- chamchamgal 2013/11/03 15:41:16
- radose16 2013/11/03 14:44:37
- jdcaprio2000 2013/11/03 12:30:05Justin Bieber / Chris Brown
he looks like a tomboy girl in this pic.
- Stratwe... jdcapri... 2013/11/03 19:09:33
- clay.cl... Stratwe... 2013/11/04 07:24:51
- Kurt Chan 2013/11/03 11:18:58
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