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Houston has long maintained unique cultural and economic landscapes. Comprised of 88 super neighborhoods, the city continues to grow in population, but commercial development in some areas has stalled.
University of Houston architecture professors Rafael Longoria and Susan Rogers recently explored four of Houston's super neighborhoods: the Greater Third Ward, Harrisbug/Manchester, Independence Heights and Greater Heights. Their investigation of these areas and strategies for revitalization are documented in a new book "Collaborative Community Design Initiative: Corridors."
"We selected four neighborhoods with one thing in common," Longoria said. "At one time, all of these neighborhoods were thriving commercial districts. Because of various reasons, commerce disappeared from these areas. One thing that we focus on in our research is how to take advantage of all of these abandoned commercial buildings."
Longoria and Rogers conducted field research and mapped each of these areas. They also met with community leaders to learn more about these neighborhoods and the concerns and needs of residents.
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"The strategies are tools for community change, and work at different scales-from the neighborhood, to the block, to the lot-and across different issues from ecology, to economics, to culture," Rogers said. "The strategies are catalysts, building on the existing strengths of the communities."
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The so-called 'NATO 3' were convicted today of mob action, but not of terrorism. The verdict triggered an explosive war of words between the defense lawyers and prosecutors
This case raises a lot of questions, about how we define terrorism and whether or not the accused were encouraged by undercover police. They're convicted of possessing an incendiary device to commit arson- which on its own is serious– a super-class one felony, carrying up to 30 years in prison.
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez spoke after the verdict, "Have we forgotten about Boston here? Have we forgotten about homemade bombs in backpacks?"
Accused by the NATO 3's defense team of overcharging this case, Alvarez lashed-out, defending her department's handling of the first case the county has ever brought under the state's terrorism law.
"And you know what? I would bring these charges again because you know what we did? We saved people from being hurt," she said.
The charges stem from the May 2012 NATO Summit, the question facing the jury—did these three men; 25-year-old Brent Betterly, 29-year-old Jared Chase and 22-year-old Brian Church, come to the city to throw firebombs and create anarchy—or were they simple-minded protesters who simply ran off at the mouth in front of undercover police?
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The defense trumpets that as a huge victory. Proof, they say, that this entire case was designed to make Mayor Emanuel look good for spending millions securing the NATO Summit.
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Anita Alvarez said "Let me ask you- what do you think they were going to do with these devices? And I think it is atrocious that the defense was making fun of Molotov cocktails."
After the verdict, reporters gathered in a room set aside for interviews with jurors. Not one of the seven men and five women wanted to talk to the media about their verdict.
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Wayland to host area speech teachers
PLAINVIEW -- Wayland Baptist University will host the annual meeting of the West Texas Speech Association on Saturday, August 27 in Plainview.
The event brings speech teachers from throughout western Texas, with a region extending from the Panhandle south to Abilene and San Angelo. According to Virginia Myers, associate professor of speech communications at Wayland and event coordinator this year, the association is comprised primarily of high school speech teachers, college speech professors and some junior high teachers. Around 50 members are expected to attend.
"We are so pleased to have this group on campus and the ties we can build with area teachers," said Myers, noting this is the first time for Wayland to host the meeting.
Beginning at 9 a.m. in the Nunn Business Building, the event will feature a business meeting and breakout sessions, along with lunch in the McClung University Center. Myers will lead a breakout session on the new certification test in speech for education students. Cindy Riesenburg, speech teacher at Plainview High School, will lead a session on using movies and videos to enhance the required speech communications course in high school. Other sessions will cover engaging students, small group communication and theatre.
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The best part of the Law and Order franchise died in 2004 with actor Jerry Orbach. In Telltale Games new episodic adventure series Law & Order: Legacies Orbach's detective Lennie Bricoe character makes a slightly creepy return appearance.
It wouldn't be a Law and Order "dream team" without Lennie Briscoe, the silver-haired detective that carried the television show from 1992 to 2004, so Telltale, given free reign to pull from the entire history of the long-running television crime procedural and its spin-offs, brought him back to life in flashback form.
Combining Orbach's looks with a so-so sound-alike, Bricoe joins series mainstays Rey Curtis (Benjamin Bratt, Law & Order), Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU) and Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston, Law & Order) in a series of new virtual adventures, kicking off with episodes one and two on the iPhone, iPad this month, with PC and MAC versions to follow in the new year.
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CarGo gets wish after texting plea to start
DENVER -- Rockies left fielder Carlos Gonzalez texted manager Walt Weiss Sunday evening -- not long after being removed from a 10-9 loss to the Phillies with left knee tendinitis -- requesting to start Monday night against the Giants. Weiss granted the request, but will keep an eye on Gonzalez's health.
"He really wanted in there tonight, so he talked me into it," Weiss said.
Gonzalez said the pain he suffered trying to run out an infield bouncer in the sixth inning made him fear his problem was more serious than it turned out to be. He said he played through last year with the tendinitis.
The injury is to the patellar tendon, which runs vertically along the front of the kneecap. The injury affects him running the bases and during acts such as jamming into a base, but he said it's not as much of an issue defensively because he is running on grass as opposed to dirt.
"I'm trying to go out there with no limits," Gonzalez said. "I'm going to go out there and hit the ball as hard as I can, try to make every play I can make. If it hurts, I will let them know. It's something I have to manage."
Most importantly, he said it doesn't affect his hitting or his power. It is to his back leg while batting, but the location of the tendon doesn't affect his push-off. While it's true that in his last eight games, Gonzalez is 5-for-31 (.161) with no home runs and one RBI, he has been victim of an inordinate number of leaping, diving defensive plays and hard outs.
"Home runs just happen, and I know I have enough power to hit the ball out of the ballpark, even when I don't hit it good," said Gonzalez, who entered Monday batting .282, tied with Justin Morneau for the team lead in homers with four, and with 14 RBIs -- one behind Morneau's team-leading figure. "That's not something I'm worried about. It's not like 2010 when my wrist was killing me. You know you are limited and you're not going to hit a ball hard.
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I'm currently working out location details with GForce Karts. They have given us permission to use their lot, we just have to work out times. As of right now, I'm setting the time for 10am. That may change, but I'll be sure to keep this page updated.
This is a meet for people who love vintage Japanese steel, not a pissing contest. All attendees are expected to obey all traffic laws at all times. Burnouts, racing, drifting, excessive noise from revving or sound systems is absolutely not acceptable. If anyone violates this, you may be asked to leave the premises and/or banned from the group.
That out of the way, please post any suggestions/questions/concerns in the comments and either Mitchell or I will try and answer to the best we can!
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– USA, MA – Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the appointment of Nancy Thornberry to its Board of Directors. Nancy's exceptional 34-year career at Merck demonstrates the power of her insight, innovation and ability to achieve competitively superior results in the pharmaceutical industry – particularly in diabetes. This makes an excellent match for the development and business opportunity expected with ITCA 650 (a breakthrough once- or twice-yearly GLP-1 for type 2 diabetes that is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials), as well as the Company's longer-term pipeline. Nancy's guidance and input will be of immediate benefit helping Intarcia chart the best course forward for ITCA 650 to bring the product to market and to help realize its full potential to improve treatment outcomes for appropriate patients with type 2 diabetes around the world.
"Nancy is an industry leader and icon of pharmaceutical innovation, having personally led the discovery, and subsequently the global franchise aspects, for a novel diabetes medicine and combinations that are fundamentally improving medical outcomes for type 2 diabetics around the world," said Kurt Graves, Chairman, President and CEO of Intarcia. "It's very exciting to have someone of Nancy's caliber and deep expertise in diabetes and metabolism join our Board and work shoulder-to-shoulder with us as we strive to bring our once-yearly and potentially game-changing medicine, ITCA 650, to patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. Our Board and management team are all extremely excited to have Nancy become our newest member of our Board of Directors."
Nancy Thornberry began her distinguished career at Merck Research Laboratories in 1979 as a Biochemist, and steadily assumed positions of increasing responsibility – distinguishing herself along the way with numerous and significant achievements. Those achievements came early as Nancy provided critical enzymology support to the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor project for the treatment of hypertension, and multiple other targets. Her early accomplishments also include the identification of the first caspase, interleukin-1b converting enzyme (ICE/caspase-1), and contributions to the discovery of the target of ezetimibe, the active ingredient in ZETIA™.
In 1999 Nancy became the Director of Enzymology, and then in 2001 the Director of Metabolic Disorders. It was during this same time that the full magnitude of Nancy's contributions became apparent. She initiated the DPP-4 program in 1999, and co-led the team resulting in the discovery of Januvia™ (sitagliptin) in 2001. Sitagliptin is currently the #1 branded oral agent for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and the largest selling product in Merck history.
In 2007 Nancy became a Vice President and Worldwide Basic Research Head for Diabetes and Obesity, and then again was promoted in 2009 to SVP and Franchise Head of Diabetes and Obesity. Finally in 2011 Nancy became SVP and Franchise Head of Diabetes and Endocrinology for Merck Research Laboratories. In this role, she was responsible for strategy and pipeline management for R&D in the areas of diabetes, osteoporosis, fertility, and contraception, and numerous programs advanced under her leadership.
In addition to a prolific publishing record, Nancy has been awarded numerous times for her accomplishments, including in 2011 the PhRMA Discoverers Award. She has guest lectured at prestigious venues, as well as chaired many key scientific and medical sessions.
Nancy explained that she was drawn to the Intarcia Board opportunity because of the Company's capabilities and culture of innovation, and her assessment that ITCA 650 has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of patients with type 2 diabetes – Nancy knows very well that many patients around the world still need new treatment alternatives that can provide even better medical control, as well as markedly better compliance rates with their medicines over time. "I am very interested in new medicines that have the potential to be game changers in the treatment of serious diseases, and I see opportunities at Intarcia not only with ITCA 650 but in the Company's longer-term pipeline initiatives. I look forward to working with the Board and senior leadership to help to advance these programs and create the type of clinical outcomes success that will benefit patients."
About ITCA 650
ITCA 650 (a once- or twice-yearly continuous subcutaneous delivery of exenatide) is being developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The investigational therapy employs Intarcia's proprietary technology platform involving a matchstick-size, miniature osmotic pump that is inserted subcutaneously to provide continuous and consistent drug therapy, and the company's proprietary formulation technology, which maintains stability of therapeutic proteins and peptides at human body temperatures for extended periods of time.
Data from Intarcia's ITCA 650 Phase 2 program have demonstrated significant and sustained reductions in HbA1c and body weight over 48 weeks of treatment with a marked reduction in the GI adverse events typically associated with the self-injection products in this class. ITCA 650 is an investigational new therapy and is not currently approved by any regulatory authority. Exenatide, the active agent in ITCA 650, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist currently marketed globally as twice-daily and once-weekly self-injection therapies for type 2 diabetes. Upon approval, ITCA 650 would represent the first injection-free GLP-1 therapy that can deliver a full year of treatment from a single placement. Intarcia's robust intellectual property portfolio protects ITCA 650 through 2031. ITCA 650 is currently in a global phase 3 clinical trial program called FREEDOM, first phase 3 results are expected in less than one year at the end of 3Q, 2014.
About Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc.
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to enhance treatment outcomes by optimizing and improving the efficacy, continuous administration and tolerability of drug therapies. In addition, delivering medicines just once or twice yearly virtually ensures patient adherence and compliance, which is very poor in most chronic diseases. Intarcia's drug development expertise and competitive edge are demonstrated by its abilities to stabilize proteins and peptides at above-body temperature and to deliver them in a constant and consistent manner via Intarcia's proprietary technology platform. Intarcia is pursuing a Phase 3-stage development program for type 2 diabetes and has additional programs ongoing for weight regulation to control obesity.
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Today we change things up a bit and talk to someone who has never taken the stage at a conference…yet. Designer, Aura Seltzer, joins us as she prepares for her first public speaking engagement at Confab. Aura tells us about how she has been prepping for the conference, why she wants to start public speaking, and how designing slides is different than designing web sites.
This is the last episode of our Season 3. We'll be back in a couple of weeks with more stories about taking the stage at conferences.
Episode 21 with Aura Seltzer
Aura Seltzer is a designer at Happy Cog, where she makes beautiful, responsive websites and design systems for clients like Ben & Jerry's, Kaplan Test Prep, and Harvard University. She's a grammar stickler with an exacting eye, excited to finally board the public-speaking train.


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While reading through my Google News Alert for tea the other day (yes, I am that obsessed), I saw one headline that intrigued me:
"High-tech tea bags transform dirty water" from ABC News.
…Wait, what?
I read further and found out that Professor Eugene Cloete and his team at Stellenbosch University have developed a "tea bag" containing active carbon granules. These granules can kill even the nastiest germs and bacteria, which Professor Cloete says is the main problem. He expects this tea bag to pretty much eradicate cholera!
This tea bag, made up of microfibers one hundredth of the width of a human hair (seriously, pluck out a hair and look at it. Now imagine something one hundredth of the width of that strand!) is placed over the neck of a dirty water bottle in a special cartridge still being created. When the water is poured out, it will come out clean.
If these tea bags pass safety tests, it will be distributed to nations in need.
One thing that people know about me is that I love tea. I'm pretty sure that I've made that obvious through this blog and my plan to one day write a book about tea. My second passion that is probably on par with tea is philanthropy. Yes, I have gone as far as to write about that as well for The Examiner. The concept that these two passions have finally come together is really exciting to me!
Think about it – the idea of the tea bag has been around since about 1904 when they were first marketed by New York tea and coffee shop merchant Thomas Sullivan. Now, 108 years later, this simple concept is being developed to save perhaps thousands of people from facing terrible diseases, some of which are fatal.
Personally, I am curious how else the idea of the tea bag or even just tea in general can be used to save lives. A mesh bag, a "miracle drink," boiling water – surely that combination can create endless possibilities for usage and inspiration.
It's nice to hear that something so simple and so small can be used to make a world of a difference.


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FSIS Reaffirms Equivalence of China Poultry Processing System
Congressional and Public Affairs
Stacy Kish, (202) 720-9113
WASHINGTON, August 30, 2013– The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today re-affirms the equivalence of the food safety inspection system for processed poultry in the People's Republic of China (PRC), which was originally established in 2006. This will enable the PRC to certify plants to export processed poultry product to the United States.
Additional information on this topic may be found on the FSIS website:
- Poultry Processing Inspection System Audit Report for the People's Republic of China
- Frequently Asked Questions
While the PRC received approval to export processed poultry products to the United States, the raw poultry used for these products must originate in the United States or Canada. As of this announcement, no companies in the PRC are certified to export processed poultry to the United States.
FSIS is currently auditing the PRC's slaughter inspection system. At this time, no chickens raised or slaughtered in the PRC can be shipped to the United States.
FSIS utilizes a comprehensive, three-part system for both establishing initial equivalence and ensuring the ongoing equivalence of countries that export regulated products to the United States. A foreign country's inspection system must ensure that establishments preparing poultry products for import into the Unites States comply with requirements equivalent to those in the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) and in FSIS regulations. Once a country's inspection system is granted equivalence, FSIS conducts periodic verification reviews and audits of exporting establishments. In addition, products undergo re-inspection at U.S. ports-of-entry to check for proper certification, labeling, transportation damage and general condition. Selected shipments are subject to additional re-inspection procedures, including examinations for product defects and laboratory analyses to detect harmful chemical residues or pathogen testing appropriate for the products. FSIS performs increased import re-inspection activities for countries that are beginning to export product to the Unites States.


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John (Jack) D. Richgels
MADISON-John D. "Jack" Richgels, age 71, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. John was born on June 11, 1941, and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1959. After serving a four year tour in the Coast Guard, he attended MATC for two years where he obtained a Business Administration degree, and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for two additional years. For the bulk of his career, he worked as a Manager at Hanson Storage, which later became Reynolds Transfer and Storage, until his retirement in 2005. John (known by most of his friends and family as Jack) was a member of St. Patrick's Church for the majority of his life until 2005 when he joined St. Bernard's Church. He enjoyed dancing, music, following the stock market, going to the library and, several evenings a week, he enjoyed the music, the liveliness, as well as the company of his many friends at the East Side VFW. Jack was always very organized and, in that same spirit, having begun preparations years earlier in anticipation of his death, Jack himself once wrote, "It's going to seem strange not getting up in the morning."
Jack is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sue (Randall) Richgels; two daughters, Lynn Richgels (Todd Schultz) and Cindy Richgels (Brian Sullivan); two sisters, Elizabeth (Robert) Hovey, Irene Regan (Jim); brother, Randy (Delores) Richgels; and several grandchildren, Kylie and Lacey Richgels, and Evan, Eliana, and Adeline Sullivan Richgels. His parents, Frances and Alfred Richgels, preceded him in death in 1982 and 1992 respectively. A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Preceding the mass, there will be visitation at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John's name to Paralyzed Veterans of America or to a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Wednesday.
A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding.


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BP's tankers occasionally return to Valdez with millions of gallons of Alaskan oil on board, reports The San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, and the Fairbanks News Miner.
With Valdez holding tanks 90 percent full, tankers top-off and return again to West Coast refineries that are still too full to receive their loads, because BP's refining and retail capacity is maxed. Clearly BP is prioritizing just-in-time delivery to meet the maximum market share and profitability of BP's West Coast refined products.
Alaska's oil has been BP's cash cow since their subsidiary Sohio Petroleum became their face in Alaska, in 1970. Before acquiring ARCO in 2000, BP successfully asked Congress to lift the ban on the export of North Slope crude. If BP were truly interested in exporting crude today, tankers wouldn't be returning to Valdez with oil on board. However, after acquiring ARCO's West Coast refineries and retail stations, BP's incentives changed to the more profitable business of refining and retailing.
In 1981, I was in the Legislature when the biggest tax break giveaway ever was voted on; — a tax system nicknamed ELF. Prior to voting, an oil lobbyist told me they were losing so much money on their Alaskan investments, they were considering shutting down and leaving. Sound familiar? Shortly after voting for ELF, I uncovered a well hidden letter to stockholders from Sohio's president. He explained that Sohio was practically drowning in cash. The letter was written before we gave them their 1981 tax break. –– I copied the letter and distributed it to all legislators, and soon became the first political target of BP's surrogate, VECO.
In the mid 1980's it became obvious that other countries were getting far more for their oil than Alaska. Even countries with expensive deep water platforms were making more. Between 1980 and 2000, BP went from the 13th largest oil company in the world to the 3rd largest. They did it with profits that rightfully belonged to Alaska. Profits that would have built roads and fattened dividend checks had it not been for VECO's bribery and fraudulent representations by oil lobbyists. Given the chance, a jury might find the oil companies owe Alaska a few billion dollars.
BP controls Alaskan crude from the well head to the gas pump. They take Alaska's oil for the cost of production and transportation, plus local, state and federal taxes. BP's crude costs add up to about 28 percent less than independent nonproducing refiners pay. The life of BP's cash cow is extended by trickling Prudhoe's production; and Governor Parnell's tax cuts won't change BP's incentives.
Lease holders are legally obligated to produce on our time table — not theirs. When former-Governor Palin told Exxon to produce their Point Thompson lease "or get out," Exxon got busy. Our previously lower tax didn't incentivize Exxon to produce; and our new higher tax didn't stop them when Palin threatened to take away their lease. BP will produce on our timetable only when BP hears the same clear message.
Doubt that BP would shut in production to blackmail Alaska for a lower tax rate? Consider this: On Sept. 21, 1999, the Anchorage Daily News reported BP's promise to increase Kuparuk production by 150,000 barrels per day if they were successful in purchasing ARCO's share. ARCO was the largest owner and therefore operator of Kuparuk. Six weeks later, November 6, 1999, the Anchorage Daily News reported that BP was no longer willing to increase Kuparuk production. BP's promise raised the question "if that's doable, why hasn't it already happened?"
When two friends and I filed a lawsuit to prevent BP from gaining monopolistic control of Alaska's oil, a man describing himself as an ARCO employee told me that the Kuparuk field's production, which fueled ARCO's West Coast refineries, was declining and no longer filled refinery needs. He explained that for seven years ARCO's annual budget proposed increased production by drilling new holes. BP however owned 35 percent of the Kuparuk field and therefore, by Alaska law, had the right to veto ARCO's proposed drilling. BP used its veto to disrupt ARCO's cash flow with hopes of starving ARCO into selling. A BP insider later told me it was true and offered to testify, if subpoenaed.
Oil companies are telling voters that "Alaska's taxes are the highest in North America." The statement is false and those saying it know it's false. According to the government of Mexico, Mexico has the highest oil tax in North American at 94 percent. According to the U.S. Department of Interior, Louisiana's 85 percent tax on oil is the second highest. Third highest is the U.S. Government's 79 percent tax on production coming from the U.S. waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Alaska is tied with Texas for fourth and fifth at 76 percent.
ConocoPhillips' VP of Finance told KTUU-TV News Alaska's tax was "one of the highest in the world." She said it with full knowledge that ExxonMobil had just beaten ConocoPhillips in a bid to overhaul and produce Iraq's West Qurna Phase 1 for an after tax net profit of merely $1.90 for each barrel. (Wall Street Journal, Jan. 18, 2010), While telling KTUU that untruth about unbearable Alaska oil taxes, ConocoPhillips was reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission that they had made an after tax net profit of $28 per barrel from their Alaskan oil.
We at Citizens for Ethical Government believe selling Alaska's commonly owned resources at substantially below their clear and definable value on the world market violates Alaska's constitutional prohibition of squandering a state owned resource. It also violates well established fiduciary responsibilities, prudent investor rules, and public trust doctrines. If Parnell's proposal becomes law, it needs to be litigated, and hard questions need to be asked under oath.
Ray Metcalfe is a former legislator, participant in the VECO investigation, and chairman of Citizens for Ethical Government.


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In 2002, Eon Productions released the 20th Bond film in the series, "Die Another Day".
Though it was critically panned (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and generally reviled by hardcore fans, it was still a huge hit. The combination of Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry provided an enormous box office draw. Without taking inflation into account, it was the highest grossing Bond film ever released. It earned $432 million worldwide, and was the sixth highest grossing film of 2002.
The producers were faced with a difficult decision. Brosnan, though still wildly popular, had fulfilled his contract and was about to turn 50. The series had also begun to lose credibility during Brosnan's run, with the quality of the movies gradually devolving until they were cartoonish action films.
They made the difficult decision to recast the role of James Bond, replacing Brosnan with the relatively unknown Daniel Craig. They also decided to create a more grounded movie… to return 007 to more believable territory.
The result? A movie that not only overtook "Die Another Day" as the series' box office champion, but one that many fans list as the greatest film in the franchise's proud history.
"Casino Royale".
"Die Another Day" was the fourth and final film featuring Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. He was undeniably popular during his term as 007. Regardless of the quality of his films, they were consistently bankable. In order, his movies ranked 4th, 4th, 8th, and 6th in worldwide grosses in their year of their release. His first film, "Goldeneye" became the highest grossing film in franchise history, and "The World Is Not Enough" and "Die Another Day" would raise that bar twice more.
In spite of his popularity, the quality of the films during his tenure had undeniably begun to deteriorate. Not that it's fair to blame Brosnan, but he had become associated with the tone that the series had taken on.
And that tone had become borderline comical. "Die Another Day" featured Bond parasailing away from a CGI avalanche, a melting ice hotel, a solar satellite death ray, plastic surgery via DNA rewriting, a final battle against a villain in a robotic suit aboard a burning airplane, and perhaps most egregiously, a cameo by Madonna (in order to secure her horrendous theme song contribution).
Something needed to change.
"Once and for all, as far as my connection goes, Bond is over. If you ask me how did it become over, well, it's hard to find the truth in a town called Hollywood. In the middle of negotiations, everything stopped. I got a call and my agent said, "They've ceased negotiations". I said, "Why? How?". I never really got an answer, but the producer said they didn't know how to continue and I said, "Fair enough. Goodbye". It was good while it lasted. I wish them well, I wish the next man well. And that's what really happened." – Pierce Brosnan, Hello Magazine, Nov 2nd, 2004
Eon Productions, the company that had produced all 20 previous "Official" Bond movies, made a decision to make the 21st Bond film a more traditional Bond movie. In spite of the recent success the series had experienced, they were now looking to distance themselves from the recent chapters. They began using a word that had come into vogue with the recent "Batman Begins"… "reboot". The internet would eventually take to nicknaming the 21st Bond "Bond Begins".
Brosnan was out (though they halfheartedly attempted to arrive at a one picture deal with him). The role of James Bond would be recast. A sixth actor would receive his license to kill. They announced their intention to make the next movie an would also eschew the reliance on CGI and over the top characters that the series had recently developed, and instead focus on stunt work and story.
And at this particular juncture, EON pictures had a card up their sleeve in terms of stories… an original Ian Fleming novel that had never been filmed in the "Official Series"; the first Bond novel ever, "Casino Royale".
In 1954, Ian Fleming released his first novel about super spy James Bond. It was a modest success. Convinced the property had the potential for a movie, Fleming unsuccessfully tried to sell the film rights. In the middle of the conservative 1950s, Hollywood studios were put off by the novel's sexual and violent content. Fleming was forced to settle for a deal offered by CBS for $1,000.
CBS created a one hour-long television special based on the book for their "Climax!" series. "Climax!" was a weekly series of unrelated dramatic stories, occasionally performed live. In this particular episode, named after the novel, Barry Nelson played Bond and Peter Lorre played Le Chiffre. Bond was Americanized (he now worked for , all references to him working for British secret service were removed, and he was referred to occasionally as Jimmy. It made little difference. The episode aired live, October 21, 1954 to hardly any notice.
It was important in one regard, however. Aside from earning Barry Nelson a historical footnote as the first actor to ever play James Bond, it also meant that when Albert Broccoli and Harry Saltzman purchased the film rights to the Bond novels years later, "Casino Royale" would not be included.
This allowed for one of the two "non-canon" James Bond films that have been made: 1967's "Casino Royale", starring David Niven, Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress and Woody Allen (the other being 1983's "Never Say Never Again", due to a separate legal rights issue). With Bond mania in full swing in the mid sixties, alert producer Charles K. Feldman snapped up the rights and attempted to reconcile the property with the franchise. When he couldn't arrive at a deal with Broccoli and Saltzman, he decided to make his own movie. A send-up. "Casino Royale" (1967) was a modest success at the box office ($23 mil, good for 13th highest in the year of its release), but wasn't overly resonant in the pop culture. As a spoof film, the '67 "Casino Royale" doesn't oft get argued as a "Bond Film" the way "Never Say Never Again" does, but it did continue the curious odyssey of the rights of the Fleming novel.
With the release of '67's "Royale", the rights were now were in the hands of Columbia Pictures.
Columbia was acquired by Sony in 1989. In 1996, when MGM/UA chief executive John Calley moved to Columbia Pictures, he began looking for a franchise that could provide a bankable return every few years. He purchased the rights to Spider-Man from Marvel (who had just emerged from bankruptcy). Unfortunately, a Spider-Man film had already been stuck in development hell for years (also involving James Cameron and Carolco pictures), and MGM had acquired the rights and pre-production materials involved in development. They sued Columbia over Spider-Man's rights.
Calley countered. He was well aware of the legal issues surrounding "Never Say Never Again" (MGM and Columbia had co-released that film), and knew that Kevin McClory was eager to remake 83's "Never Say Never Again" as "Warhead 8". Between that, and the fact that Columbia/Sony owned the rights to "Casino Royale", Calley began intimating that the studio was prepared to launch an "alternate Bond franchise". MGM sued over Bond, as well.
In 1999, the two studios reached an accord. MGM would give Sony/Columbia their rights to the Spider-Man material they had, and in exchange, they would receive "Casino Royale" and any rights Columbia had regarding Bond material.
Both the Sam Raimi "Spider-Man" trilogy and "Casino Royale" were free to move forward.
So, with an original Fleming novel available to be filmed for the first time in decades, and a desire to change the tone of the series, the producers began their search for a new James Bond. Karl Urban, Henry Cavill and Sam Worthington were considered to varying extents, but the producers zeroed in on Daniel Wroughton Craig.
Craig was a relative unknown to American audiences, and only slightly better known in the UK. He had had roles in "Road to Perdition", "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider", and "Munich" but his largest role had been 2004's "Layer Cake", where he plays an unnamed drug dealer who gets involved in a situation that eventually leads to major violence. Craig would bring a serious intensity to the role, and return the physicality to the part. He had been a semi-professional rugby player, and was prepared to get into top shape for the part.
Fandom at large was divided about the announcement. While many sought out "Layer Cake" and were impressed, others derided his lack of charm and… of all things, the fact that he had blond hair. Promised boycotts and internet protests popped up online. Someone even launched danielcraigisnotbond.com. The Daily Mirror ran an article entitled "The Name's Bland… James Bland".
But EON knew what they were on to. They also rejected (not so subtle) overtures from Quentin Tarantino to direct the film, and returned Martin Campbell to the Bond movie helm. Campbell had directed the highly regarded "Goldeneye" in 1995, and bringing him back was yet another attempt to restore Bond's stature.
And right from the opening frames, Campbell's "Casino Royale" announced that this Bond would be different. The pre-title sequence is black and white, and the traditional gun barrel opening doesn't appear until after the scene, symbolizing that we've seen Bond earn his license to kill. As the phenomenal, playing card themed title sequence plays, Soundgarden's Chris Cornell blasts a modern, hard rock theme song that does not incorporate the film's title. Then, Campbell unveils a breathtaking action sequence that set the adrenaline charged tone for the entire film. The parkour filled construction site chase scene.
Parkour is the art of "Freerunning", that sprang from military obstacle course training. It gained notoriety a scant few years prior with the documentaries "Jump London" (2003) and "Jump Britain" (2005). For the film, to showcase the spectacular art form, Campbell and the producers obtained the services of one of the inventors of the sport, the ambassador of freerunning, Sébastien Foucan. Foucan plays a bomb maker Bond chases through a construction site, climbing girders and cranes and jumping over obstacles and through vents. Bond pursues him relentlessly, eventually catching him at the Nambutu embassy, but at the price of an international incident.
Aside from showcasing the dynamic, cutting edge running style, the opening action sequence also establishes the return to practical effects. Long known for their spectacular stunts and action sequences, the Bond films had begun to substitute computer generated imagery in the films of late. "Casino Royale" would proudly feature several notable sequences that were filmed using traditional stunts and "practical effects". Though CGI was certainly used to supplement their efforts, "Casino Royale" showcases the value of real events in creating onscreen believability.
Also tangible was "Royale"'s return to the Ian Fleming source material. For decades, the Fleming stories had been exhausted, and the Bond series had been relying on entirely original scripts – with mixed results. Here, Fleming's novel provides a perfect jumping off point for the screenplay. One that would return that classic "Bond feel" to the film.
Bond travels to multiple exotic locations, has dalliances with gorgeous women, and survives many life threatening situations. But much of the story revolves around a high stakes poker game set up by the film's villain, Le Chiffre. When Bond foils Le Chiffre's attempted sabotage of a jumbo airliner's maiden flight, Le Chiffre is forced to hold a high stakes poker game in an attempt to recoup his losses. Though the poker hands involved defy probability, there's no doubt that movie-making magic keeps a card game riveting. With a fight scene and a poisoning sequence interspersed within, the entire game is an exercise in tension between Le Chiffre and Bond.
Mads Mikkelsen provides a fantastic turn as a Bond Villain. With a scarred eye that weeps blood, Le Chiffre joins the proud lineage of Bond villains with notable physical defects. Mikkelsen imparts him with a chilling stoicism befitting a Bond adversary as well.
Judi Dench reprises her role as M, Jeffrey Wright makes his first appearance as Felix Leiter, and Giancarlo Giannini portrays Bond ally René Mathis. All of whom make solid contributions to the film, and collectively comprise a solid cast. But aside from the new Bond, no one shines as brightly as the film's "Bond Girl", Eva Green as Vesper Lynd.
Green is gorgeous and sharp, here. She matches wits quickly and caustically with Bond. Lynd is a representative of the treasury department, forced to play Bond's romantic partner as cover while attending the poker game. She winds up seeing what a 00 agent does a little too closely, and has trouble coping… which in turn draws she and Bond closer. A romance forms that puts Bond in a difficult position when Lynd is alternately put in danger and involved more deeply in the situation than previously suspected. Green plays all of this with a dignified, classy air. She's a beautiful woman intent on having not being seen strictly as a pretty face, and she makes it plainly evident that she is Bond's intellectual equal.
Inarguably, she is one of the best Bond girls in series history.
All of these elements blended together perfectly to create an unforgettable Bond movie. A darker, more physical Bond. A return to practical effects. The first script based on an Ian Fleming novel in decades. A great Bond villain and a world-class leading lady.
Audiences responded enthusiastically.
"Casino Royale" became the highest grossing film in the Bond franchise, wresting the title from its predecessor, "Die Another Day". It grossed $167 million in North America, and $594 million worldwide, becoming the 4th highest grossing film of 2006. Critical response was enthusiastic as well, earning a 95% favorable rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and appearing on several annual top ten lists. But perhaps most importantly, the film reinvigorated the Bond faithful. It was instantly discussed as one of the best films in franchise history, and many fans award it the top spot.
It's an exhilarating action film that showcases the best that modern filmmaking has to offer while simultaneously harkening back to the classic films of the Bond era. It's part of a proud heritage, yet stands alone as an independent movie with no prerequisites for the uninitiated viewer. It has healthy portions of action, drama, romance and style… a fantastic combination that lends to an engrossing, exciting film.
It's definitely a "Movie That Everyone Should See".


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11 months ago
Can't Stop!
Listening to these songs.
Nothing like a good singalong to get me through a tedious day of staring at a screen.
Nothing like a good singalong to get me through a tedious day of staring at a screen.
Fire and Wind
My test with Melise (chic). Managed to score one sunny afternoon to test with Melise. You can't have everything though - you can probably tell it was blowing an absolute gale.
Pic 1, Bracelet - Tresor Paris, cuff - Tiffany.
Pic 2, shorts - American Apparel.
Pic 3, 4. Shirt - Somedays Lovin.
Everything else - models own.
Miskin Martinez
My Latest post for the Harpers Bazaar Style Network available HERE. Featuring the beautiful Melise (Chic) and swimwear by Miskin Martinez.
HERE). For me its the perfect bag for nights out, big enough to fit phone, wallet, keys, camera and with a sling strap - leaving my hands free for busting some serious moves. The hardware corners mean I won't destroy it in a hurry - I'm known for being accident prone.
I was intially upset I missed out on the bag with the Rose Gold/Tan colouring but have turned myself around with the fact that I know I'd spill something on a tan bag, thats just my style.
It is pretty amazing though... Maybe Santa (aka my credit card) will be generous this year!
Louis Vuitton Store Opening
Better late than never! My images from the official opening of the Louis Vuitton Maison store in Sydney, featuring none other than the incredible Cate Blanchett cutting the ribbon. As you might be able to tell from these shots I had the great pleasure of standing very close to the divine Miss Cate - and I have to say - she glows absolutley. Shines like a star! But let's just be cool for a minute... Sort of almost meeting Cate wasn't the only highlight - how sweet are the creations of artist Billie Achilleos, animals made of entirely of Louis Vuitton bags and purses and zips. The beautiful thing was they didn't appear to be made of deconstructed torn up pieces but of near whole items! So precious.
Obviously the Ready to Wear was all stunning - and you can tell I geeked out a bit by snapping pictures of myself holding pieces in the mirror (just be cool Zanita) and got a few funny looks from the security guards. Spot fellow bloggers Nicole (Gary Pepper) and Mandy (Oracle Fox) who were clearly enjoying themselves as much as I was.
Artisan Fatima was busily constructing a bag by hand for our on entertainment, the work was painstaking and by the looks of it required incredible dexterity and strong fingers. Fatima has been working for Louis Vuitton for over 15 years (or maybe it was 25)!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE amazing sky high black boots, stunning lime green box bag, peter pan collar shirt, The World's Best Leather Jacket and the most covetable gold studded collar I've ever seen.
My dreams are stamped with LV.
Arm Party
I'm sure some of you have pick up the term, coined by the very fabulous Man Repeller, creating a decent Arm Party is a skill where I'm a bit of an amateur, being that I'm quite the minimalist - my 'Arm Party' would be the 'scrabble and white wine double date' of parties.
Still practice makes perfect.
Here I have three little wrist gems, number 1 being actually covered in real gems, almost, my Tresor Paris bracelet with white crystals. So blingin'.
Secondly, my old faithful Tiffany cuff - given to me as a gift from my true love.
Finally and perhaps most importantly my sweet Georg Jensen heart bracelet (no I haven't joined Kabbalah). Stuck for a sweet christmas gift for a special loved one? Give the gift of giving! $50 dollars from the sale of each one of these bracelets goes to the Australian Red Cross.
Christmas is a time for us to be grateful for how lucky we all are to have friends, food to eat, a screen to stare at. Share some of your good will and give a little, to a charity like the Australian Red Cross who are responsible for vital community services at this time of year for those in need. Services such as a daily phone call to an isolated elderly individual to provide friendship and assistance or helping children's lives internationally by providing food and safe drinking water. So yeah... enough preaching from me, I just hope you can do you heart a favour and give it some thought.
Georg Jensen Bracelet available in David Jones
Paspaley x Polo x Ellery
A well overdue post of an extremely entertaining day - Polo in Centennial Park, courtesy of Paspaley Pearls. One unexpected surprised was the Ellery fashion show midway through the day and I tip my hat to the gorgeous mods keeping their cool in the scorching heat, though the styling which included some beautiful Paspaley pieces would have certainly inspired a degree of cool factor. I'm definately a fan of the game of Polo now, extremely entertaining with a glass of champagne and a good interval of divet stomping.
Thanks so much to Paspaley for styling me up in some stunning Pearl earrings, paired with my Secret Squirrel dress I felt very much the 'Pretty Woman.'
Meanwhile how stunning is the new Paspaley campaign, shot by our very own Nicole Bentley and starring timeless beauty Carolyn Murphy. Epic beauty.
Kelly Smith x Jaqueline x Harpers Bazaar Style Network
My latest post from the Harpers Bazaar Style Network starring Jacqueline at Chic - see the rest of my post HERE
I finally got around to enlisting the supreme talent of artist Kelly Smith, who's work has made these images twice as striking and ethereal. Thanks so much Kelly!
See more of Kelly's work at Birdy And Me.
Louis Vuitton x Aussie Bloggers!
I'm literally running out the door right, husband yelling at me to hurry up - but I have to squeeze a little post in before I head away for the weekend (to watch Elton John in the Hunter)!
I've had a crazy few days so playing catch up with have to start on Tuesday, in the meantime here are a few shots from the Louis Vuitton party I have the great pleasure of attending on Friday with some of my favourite girls in the world and some very famous people.
I've stolen these pics from the press release and Gary Pepper blog, so my own shots will have to come early next week!! Please check Nicole's blog to see who everyone is - I'm sure you can recognise Ronnie Wood, Miranda Kerr, Jess Gomes, Isabel Lucas, Megan Gale.
So fabulous!
Gary Pepper
Oracle Fox
Studded Hearts
4th and Bleeker
SHOPBOP X Bambi!
I'm so delighted to present this photoshoot, shot by the incredible Benny Horne and featuring Bambi Northwood-Blyth and a ton of amazing Aussie labels like Ellery, Zimmerman, Fernando Frisoni, Willow and Mania Mania - all thanks to online super-retailer SHOPBOP. I was given the opportunity to comment on the styling and on Aussie fashion trends and also to interview some of the designers involved. You can check the rest if the interviews HERE and there's a little preview below. I love that Kym Ellery and I have the same special talent...
How thrilling to be asked to take part in this! I'm sure you remember my first encounter with the stunning Bambi (with Stylestalker) and I have long been a fan of Benny's work from publications like Russh and Harpers Bazaar. Props to ShopBop for being on the money in acknowledging Australian fashion, in recent years with the new reach the internet has given Australia fashion voices its been really exciting to see our talent reach a broader platform. Go team OZ!
Very lucky to also have FabSugar Australia and Elle.com write a feature on the collaboration HERE and HERE.
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ADEN, Yemen - A month ago, the United Nations top Yemen envoy told the Security Council the country was facing "a crucial moment" in the course of its long and bloody conflict.
On Tuesday, he again urged members to acknowledge that recent infighting around the government stronghold of Aden were "a clear sign" that the conflict must be brought to a swift, and peaceful end.
"A continuation of this current situation is simply untenable", Special Envoy Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday via video-link from Amman, Jordan, referring to a series of clashes in the port city this month between formerly-allied separatists and pro-Government forces that have led to dozens of civilian deaths and injuries to hundreds of others.
The UN envoy condemned "the unacceptable efforts by the Southern Transitional Council to take control of State institutions by force," and deplored "the harassment of Yemenis of northern origin in Aden, such as through physical violence, forced displacement and denial of freedom of movement, including targeting of government officials and supporters".
Flagging that State institutions "almost certainly may break down further", worsening daily life for many, Griffiths warned of "a grave risk of further damage to Yemen's social fabric and the spread of violence to other southern governorates".
He warned about a possible resurgence of violence involving extremist groups that might further fragment the security sector in Aden and other areas, impacting civilians and prospects for future stability.
"I am grateful to all those countries, including members of this Council, who have called for restraint and dialogue", he said, welcoming the Coalition's efforts "to restore calm" and those of government allies Saudi Arabia "to convene a dialogue in Jeddah to discuss the situation".
Citing Aden and Abyan, the Special Envoy said, "the fragmentation of Yemen is becoming a stronger and more pressing threat", that is making peace-process efforts "more urgent than ever".
"Every additional day of the conflict adds to the total of the tragedy and the misery" Mr. Griffiths maintained. "No country can tolerate the stresses of internal conflict indefinitely. Yemen cannot wait".
Stressing that "there is no time to lose", he said, "the stakes are becoming too high for the future of Yemen, the Yemeni people and the wider region".
Describing more positive developments, eight months into the Stockholm Agreement which he helped broker, Griffiths reported "there have been no major military operations in Hudaydah city" involving Houthi rebels and pro-government forces, violence there has diminished, and aid continues to move through the ports, which "by itself a major achievement" that benefits civilians in "Hudaydah and elsewhere in Yemen".
Calling it "a key milestone in Yemen's peace process", he advised the Council not to allow its implementation "to override our broader imperative to bring the conflict to an end. Yemen cannot wait".
Noting that the situation on the ground "is changing with great pace", Mr. Griffiths urged the Council "to seize opportunities for progress".
For her part, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ursula Mueller, updated the Council on five key priorities aimed at reducing the suffering in Yemen.
Beginning with international humanitarian law, she listed an array of offences, bemoaning the conduct of hostilities and its "devastating consequences for civilians and civilian infrastructure".
Secondly, she spoke about humanitarian access, saying that "humanitarian agencies working through the UN response plan are assisting an average of 12 million people every month", but that may not last.
Segueing to funding the UN response plan, she lamented that "there has been no major increase" and that "only 34 per cent of plan requirements have been met", which is "a tragedy" because with adequate resources, "we can save millions of lives and reduce people's suffering".
For her fourth point, she bemoaned a worsening economy "a key driver of humanitarian needs", saying that food, fuel and other essentials, almost all of which must be imported "will rise even higher for ordinary Yemenis", many of whom "already cannot afford current prices".
Finally, she underscored "the urgent need for peace" through a political solution to "address the country's enormous humanitarian crisis".


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Corn and wheat both settled lower on the day while new crop beans rallied into the close. Likely we are seeing end-of-month book squaring and technical selling which brought December corn to new lows for the year settling at 3.52 ¾. Export inspections were in-line with estimates for corn/wheat but were below expectations for soybeans. Weather remains favorable with average temperatures expected over the next two weeks. Hurricane Alex is expected to bring moisture to the Midwest next week. Today's corn crop rating dropped 2 points in the good/excellent category from 75 down to 73. This is still better than last year at this time when we were at 72% good/excellent. Wednesday's acreage report is expected to increase corn acres from 88.798 Mil (March number) to 89.302 million (average trade guess.) With heavy fund selling in corn going into the report and end-of-quarter, we could see trade volatility continue into Wednesday even before we see the report.
Soybeans experienced heavy bear spreading today keeping the July Beans down 2 and the November up 6 ½. In the last few minutes the electronic market traded all the way up to 924 ¾ before settling at 918 ½. This volatility in the old-crop/new-crop spread has been especially noticed throughout the month of June. The fundamentals in our opinion are still bearish with a large South American crop as well as a great start here in the Midwest. Trade estimates for Wednesdays report show an average trade estimate of 78.292 Mil acres up from the March number of 78.098. If you are not caught up on sales and need to get orders placed, please give us a call to discuss the available strategies.
Wheat has been closely tied to the price of corn lately and today was weak as well. We have seen the basis improve tremendously for the soft red wheat. This could be a result of the huge carry trade built into the market as everyone wants to hold cash wheat to store for future delivery. We have seen strong export sales the last couple of weeks, another positive sign in a bearish market. This could give the market enough confidence to hold support in the Chicago wheat. The average trade estimate for Wednesday's report is 53.774 mil acres. This is in line with March's USDA number of 53.827. From a producers standpoint if you are able to store your wheat, we feel selling deferred futures to capture the carry is a wise play in this market.
In recent weeks we have discussed the basket trade of corn, soybeans, and wheat combined. The chart below illustrates this as it has been testing the long-term trendline on the weekly chart. We settled back below the support (red line) which could be seen technically as bearish. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to give us a call and we can go over your individual operation with you.
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Flourish by Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman – Chapter 2: Creating your happiness: positive psychology exercises that work
We learn that the famous "Gratitude visit", which is a must in many personal development books now, was designed by Marisa Lascher. The visit is about writing a letter of gratitude to a person who made a difference for you; the letter should be concrete, and about 300 words long. Make sure the letter tells how your benefactor's actions positively affect your life. Call her/him up, schedule a time to meet, then read her/him the letter. Share feelings with each others at the end of the letter.
Seligman says that dieting is not lasting, while well-being intervention are. Why? Because dieting is about doing things we don't want to do, or avoid things we want to do (eating), while well-being interventions are strengths-based and likable. Like writing what went well today: find three blessings and write why they happened. Keep doing this on a daily basis, and effects will be visible after six months.
Signature strengths
Characterized by authenticity, excitement in displaying them, rapid learning curve, joy in finding new ways to use them, inevitability in using them, feeling invigorated instead of drained, personal projects evolve around them, enthusiasm/joy in sharing them
Exercise: identify one signature strength, schedule a time to use it in a concrete way
For more information: Positive Psychotherapy: a treatment manual, Martin Seligman and Tayyab Rashid


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It's moving weekend for Facebook.
Trucks and vans could be seen transferring boxes into the company's brand new Menlo Park facility all day Sunday.
Come Monday, all 2,000 or so employees will be unpacking the boxes they packed up last week back in Palo Alto.
The company will then be known as the "Menlo Park-based" social media giant.
The move started last summer and was expected to take a lot longer, but things went smoothly and that allowed Facebook to get into the former Sun Microsystems campus at Willow Road and Bayfront Expressway by the end of the year.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has made getting all employees on one campus since she started. "Literally, the most important thing about this for us is just being together, just the proximity of being able to work together," Sandberg told the Mercury News. "I don't think it'll change the company that much, but I think as we grow, having contiguous space can only help communication."
CEO Mark Zuckerberg already has plans to expand the 57-acre Menlo Park property by re-developing a 22-acre property adjacent to it. The Menlo Park planning commission is expected to host a hearing on the plan Jan. 9.
Traffic patterns around the new Facebook headquarters will make for an interesting Monday morning commute. Locals fear gridlock. We'll have to see what happens.


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Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy faces three months on the sidelines with a thigh injury.
The 26-year-old has shone for the Canaries in their rise to the top flight and has become a regular in Roy Hodgson's England squad.
However, Ruddy faces a substantial period out of action after being forced off with a thigh injury eight minutes from the end of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Everton.
A post on Norwich's official Twitter account said: "City can confirm 'keeper @Johnruddy86 has a thigh injury which is being assessed, but he could be out for approximately 3 months."
The club's confirmation followed a tweet from Ruddy himself, revealing he will go under the knife this weekend.
The goalkeeper, @Johnruddy26, said: "Just to update everyone on my injury, unfortunately I have torn my thigh will be having surgery on saturday and out for up to 3 months, :("
It is a huge blow for in-form Norwich, who are unbeaten in their six Premier League matches heading into tonight's match at Southampton, where Mark Bunn deputised for Ruddy.