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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (684465)	11/12/2012 1:09:13 AM
From: i-node	Respond to of 1572642

This is the only place I could find it... blogs.wsj.com

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (684465)	11/12/2012 1:13:22 AM
From: i-node	Respond to of 1572642

Yeah, I saw that article at the time. Not to mention the effect on the trade deficit.

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (684465)	11/12/2012 1:23:09 AM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1572642

The "tax revolt" is over. Over a third of a century ago, during Jerry Brown's first stint in the Governor's Mansion, California voters passed Proposition 13. In addition to limiting the growth of property taxes on both residential and commercial property, Proposition 13 dictated that any bill to pass taxes must be approved by a two-thirds vote of both legislative bodies. The passage of Proposition 13 hailed the beginning of the so-called "tax revolt"—a voter rebellion against the fact that property taxes had doubled in a 10-year period as a result of rising property values. But on Tuesday night—with Jerry Brown once again serving as governor—the tax revolt ended. Voters approved Gov. Brown's tax measure, Proposition 30, by an eight-point margin, even though the most reliable polling indicated that the measure could well have been headed for defeat. The effects are already being felt. The measure will raise taxes on high income earners to fund education, and as a result of its passage, the California State University system has already rescinded the most recent tuition increase it passed for the fall semester. Elections have consequences. Additionally, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 39, which eliminates a tax loophole for big businesses and uses the revenue to fund green energy projects.

To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (684465)	11/12/2012 2:13:32 AM
From: bentway	Respond to of 1572642

Flushed with pride, Korea celebrates toilet theme park The Restroom Cultural Park showcases loos from around the world. Drop in to the Mr. Toilet House and, er, unload. by Tim Hornyak November 11, 2012 12:32 PM PST news.cnet.com Built by Suwon's former mayor, Mr. Toilet House is a museum dedicated to the potty. (Credit: Mr. Toilet House) I've been to some bizarre spots in South Korea, from DMZ tunnels to a seaside park dedicated to giant penises, but a new theme park in Suwon is at the top of my must-see list: it celebrates toilets. The Restroom Cultural Park is billed as the world's first toilet theme park. It's a monument to the colorful former mayor of Suwon, a man known as Mr. Toilet. The late Sim Jae-duck was himself born in a toilet and had an affection for loos throughout his life, rigorously promoting public facilities while mayor. Sim also founded the World Toilet Association and wrote a book entitled "Happy to Be With You, Toilet." He died of prostate cancer in 2009. The park opened earlier this year and is now attracting foreign interest. It features Sim's toilet-shaped home, the Mr. Toilet House, which is now a museum dedicated to loos. Sim's own high-tech toilet is available to visitors. It has a transparent door that clouds over when the facilities are in use. There are also toilet signs from around the world, and poop-shaped souvenirs.As seen in the BBC report below, there's a history section reflecting on the less than pleasant Korean commodes of the past, as well as a gallery of art inspired by toilets. Suwon is indeed proud of its toilet heritage and boasts dozens of designer public restrooms that are kept as clean as possible. Every month the city holds the Cleanest Public Restroom Contest to local restaurants and other businesses. Health, sanitation, and water conservation are important toilet issues in Suwon, and its quirky public toilets are listed as tourist attractions alongside the 18th-century Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Humans tend to do most of their intensive thinking while sitting on a toilet," the city muses on its website. "As can be seen, restrooms are no longer a place to finish up urgent business and quickly leave. It has evolved into a place where you wash your hands, primp yourself, and keep your mind and body neat."