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is a 1991 Japanese comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada. It stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajirō Kuruma (Tora-san), and Hideko Yoshida as his love interest or "Madonna". Tora-san Confesses is the forty-fourth entry in the popular, long-running Otoko wa Tsurai yo series.

Cast
 Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajirō
 Chieko Baisho as Sakura
 Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo (Sakura's son)
 Kumiko Goto as Izumi Oikawa (Mitsuo's girlfriend)
 Hideko Yoshida as Seikō
 Shimojo Masami as Kuruma Tatsuzō
 Chieko Misaki as Tsune Kuruma (Torajirō's aunt)
 Hisao Dazai as Boss (Umetarō Katsura)
 Gajirō Satō as Genkō
 Keiroku Seki as Ponshū

Critical appraisal
Series Director Yoji Yamada and Yoshitaka Asama were nominated for Best Screenplay at the Japan Academy Prize for their work on Tora-san Confesses. Other nominations for the film at the ceremony were Mitsuo Degawa for Best Art Direction and Isao Suzuki and Takashi Matsumoto for Best Sound. Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote that this entry "is a charmer, full of the sentiment, humor and compassion that made the Tora-san movies always the most popular attraction" at Japanese language cinemas in Los Angeles. The German-language site molodezhnaja gives Tora-san Confesses three out of five stars.

Availability
Tora-san Confesses was released theatrically on December 23, 1991. In Japan, the film was released on videotape in 1992 and 1996, and in DVD format in 2000 and 2005.

References

Bibliography

English

German

Japanese

External links
 Tora-san Confesses at www.tora-san.jp (official site)

1991 films
Films directed by Yoji Yamada
1991 comedy films
1990s Japanese-language films
Otoko wa Tsurai yo films
Japanese sequel films
Shochiku films
Films with screenplays by Yôji Yamada
Films set in Tottori Prefecture
1990s Japanese films

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Mike Tyson Bit Lennox Lewis in Press Conference Brawl and Paid $335,000 For It
by Kyle Dalton on May 2, 2020
Sports fans remember the June 1997 fight when Mike Tyson viciously bit a chunk out of Evander Holyfield's ear and was disqualified for his attack. Strangely, that wasn't Tyson's only biting incident. Less than five years later, in a press conference promoting an upcoming fight with Lennox Lewis, Tyson bit Lewis during a brawl on stage, and it cost him more than $300,000. Here's a look back at one of the most bizarre pre-fight press conferences in boxing history.
Mike Tyson bites Lennox Lewis in press conference
In January 2002, it started off as your standard pre-fight press conference. Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson stood atop platforms on stage, spotlights focused on each fighter, while cameras snapped photo after photo of the two men facing each other.
Then, out of nowhere, Tyson suddenly stepped off his platform, threw down his hat, and started pacing toward Lewis a few feet away. Lewis' security man stepped in front of Tyson, only to have the former heavyweight champ throw a left hook. And then all hell broke loose.
"Everyone started jumping in. At the bottom was me and Tyson," Lennox Lewis said in an interview on the Rich Eisen Show. "They were clearing everybody off. I said, 'Hey! He's biting my leg.' And everybody had a shocked look. My security saw it. And then they started giving him some elbows. Then, he released my leg."
The brawl lasted for less than a minute, but the damage was done. Lewis still has a visible scar on his upper left thigh.
Tyson goes crazy on profanity-laced tirade
After the melee subsided and the boxers were separated, Tyson continued his outburst. He turned his escalating anger to an unspecified person in the crowd, repeatedly grabbing his crotch and calling out the person. Some thought it was Lewis' mother. Others thought it was a female photographer. Either way, a freelance writer named Mark Malinowski didn't like Tyson's behavior. He booed him and then shouted, "Get him a straitjacket!"
Unsurprisingly, Tyson redirected his focus to Malinowski and went off in a profanity-laced tirade. Multiple times he challenged Malinowski questioning his manhood and called him a plethora of unsavory names. After several minutes of rage, Tyson was led off the stage. Malinowski hurriedly made his way to the exit fearing for his safety.
"I thought, 'Oh, oh, he's got a lot of guys around him," Malinowski recalled in a New York Times interview.
Tyson's manager Shelly Finkel, later recalled that Tyson told him, "Shel, I was off the wall at that point, and more so because I knew I couldn't go in the audience."
Mike Tyson loses fight and pays $335,000 for bite
The press conference brawl had lasting effects. The fight, which was originally scheduled for April in Las Vegas, was delayed for months after Nevada and several other states refused to grant Tyson a license to fight following his erratic behavior. Tyson's camp became so concerned about his conduct, he was forced to train away from any potential distractions and trouble in Maui.
The fight was eventually held in Memphis, Tennessee on June 8. Tyson started strong the first couple of rounds, but steadily faded with each passing round. With less than a minute remaining in the eighth, Lewis delivered a sharp right hook that sent Tyson down to the canvas for the second time in the round, ending the fight.
Lewis retained his WBC, IBO and IBF heavyweight titles and earned a healthy paycheck of $30 million. He also received a $335,000 payment from Tyson's cut as compensation for the bite at the press conference brawl.
The victory by Lewis effectively ended Tyson's pursuit of returning to the top. He fought three more times after the bout, losing twice. Ironically, most people don't remember the fight as much as they do the press conference melee. The Ring magazine named the brawl the Event of the Year for 2002.
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North San Juan, CA — Former democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a visit to Nevada County over the weekend to shore up support for various California environmental efforts. Sanders visited the area to announce his plan for a more environmentally friendly chemtrails program.
"I needed to be here in Nevada County," Sanders began his speech which was held at the lot behind the Sierra Super Stop, "where so many have voiced concerns about chemtrails."
"Our government continues to spray artificial chemicals on its own citizens to poison the population and geoengineer the climate," Sanders said, "we know there are organic, sustainable alternatives that will accomplish the same objectives without damaging the Earth."
"For example, deadly Cobra venom," Sanders continued, "which the government can purchase directly from snake charmer collectives in India using fair trade guidelines."
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Sanders also proposed Botulinum toxin, the naturally occurring bacterium that leads to the fatal disease botulism, as a poisonous substance that would sicken the population but leave flora and fauna unaffected.
"The soil ruining nano-aluminum coated fiberglass particles have got to go," Sanders said. "We need a more biodegradable chemtrail future."
Sanders admitted that some man-made chemicals would be needed to meet the climate manipulation objectives outlined by the New World Order.
"Geoengineering does require some synthetic chemicals," Sanders said, "but I want to limit those chemicals like they do in France."
Sanders's speech failed to draw an audience beyond a handful of confused Sierra Super Stop customers. The lack of turnout led some observers to doubt the legitimacy of the appearance.
"That's not Bernie Sanders, that's Dave," said Sierra Super Stop cashier Margaret Williams. "Last week he gave a version of this speech as Hillary Clinton that was similar but had few specifics."
Williams added that she was waiting to hear what Dave's Donald Trump has to say on chemtrails before deciding her vote.
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When Irene Mudd graduated from art school, Irene wanted to play around with mediums that were new. Collage art was a medium Irene found interesting because of its free form and limitless creativity. Irene pulled from a working history of fiber arts and painting to enhance the artistry of The Guided Hand Tarot. The art work for this deck was influenced by Hilma Klint who makes an appearance as the High Priestess. It was a conscious decision to deviate from the gender binaries found in the Rider-Waite-Smith by featuring women in traditional male roles and visa-versa. I was pleasantly surprised by the vast diversity in this deck, with images originated from across the world.
I must admit I was apprehensive about this deck because I had a prejudice in my head that I did not like collage decks (which is a joke since I own quite a few). Somehow the collage art in this deck didn't capture me initially so I passed on the Kickstarter. When the opportunity to review this deck presented itself to me I decided to give it a try and I am pleased with my decision to do so. With many digital collage decks on the market this deck is unique because it utilizes "analog" collage techniques mixed with a retro color palate of mint greens, radiant blues, pastel pinks, golden yellows, and earthy browns. The color combination and vintage images give this deck a distinctly retro vibe. When I look at this deck I feel like I am sitting in my grandparents' house.
My initial apprehension made my first few readings a challenge and I found myself struggling. Some images are familiar while others are new and may require you to pull interpretations from your own experiences. Once I released myself from the rigid system of rules and symbology of the RWS I was able to be more free form with my readings and developed a connection with this deck. While this deck is not exactly beginner friendly I find it to be inspirational for someone who may consider themselves an interpretive reader.
My first visual impression of The Guided Hand Tarot was that it is very tactile. Irene's technique of combining cut and paste clippings, fiber embellishment, and gouache painting, create a three-dimensional effect on some cards. I find the cards have a mesmerizing quality that allows me to zone out and to dialogue with them. This is a classic 78 card deck with 22 major arcana and 14 cards (including the courts) in each of the traditional four suits of Swords, Cups, Wands, and Pentacles. The cardstock is on the thinner side but it is matte with silver gilded edges. It shuffles quite nicely and seems to hold up well to rougher handling. The deck will arrive in a standard, sturdy, two-part box of a soft grey, white, blue and purple. The backs of the deck feature a reversible image of two hands layered over cut work collaged pieces of triangles and half dome shapes in the same pastel tones as the box.
A few of my favorite cards from the deck include: The Chariot, a gondola is suspended in the cosmos as passengers peer curiously over the sides. This method of travel is not my cup of tea, much too high and not enough control for me; Temperance, water is poured from one yellow enamel bowl into a green enameled bowl and in the bottom are coins. Coins in this image represent energy to me, and I am reminded to use it wisely; Five of Pentacle, two girls walking along in the rain, both sheltered by a single parasol. In the lowest times, be thankful for the friends who stick by your side; Queen of Swords, this queen sits confidently with a look of "don't mess with me" this is balanced by a sense of grace and serenity. She reminds me of a photo I have of my mother as a debutant; Finally, Six of Swords, A young girl and older woman hold up a string of swords as they cross a body of water. Behind them are treacherous mountains but I wonder what lies before them.
This deck is a workhorse deck, it does not shy away from a difficult challenge. It is practical and balanced, able to multitask for multiple types of readings.
Once again, we are represented with a theme of balance however instead of balancing from within this deck will teach you how to find balance from your environment. It will help you become grounded enough to understand where you should give and where you should take.
Allow your intuition and subconscious to guide you as you work with this deck. As the name of the deck suggests, let it guide you. The Guided Hand Tarot is great for dialoguing and if you allow yourself to become lost within the image you'll find the answers you are seeking. You may also find that using this deck with the phases of the moon an enjoyable experience.
The Guided Hand Tarot will not mince words, it will not be a "fluffy bunny" deck, it is here to do the hard work. Although the readings with this deck may be challenging or brutal they are meant to help you grow.
If you are comfortable with traditional standards and rigid symbology, this deck is probably not for you. This deck is progressive, unique, and unconventional. When working with the Guided Hand Tarot it's best to go with the flow.
Overall, I find the Guided Hand Tarot to be a one-of-a-kind art piece. It challenged what I thought my preferences in collage art could be and forced me to look at my deck collection differently. Even though I might have been reluctant to explore this deck in the beginning I am finding it quite endearing. I have a soft spot in my heart for decks who've changed my way of thinking. The Guided Hand Tarot will hold a spot in my collection as a reminder of my personal growth.


Please join us this Sunday, March 6th after the first service at 10:15am to roll out the details for this year's High School Summer Retreat.
We will give you all the info you will need to help your student plan for this awesome event.
This meeting is for both parents and students.


Life is a highly monotonous affair, no? I can bet that many people are surely going to agree over it. But those who don't must have either not been accustomed to this fact yet, or they are deeply over-optimistic. Quite fortunate beings they are, no? Well, but this article is for those who are well-tormented with the humdrum of life. On coming across the day-to-day struggle and chaos of life, many people start losing their grasp over their minds. Irritating mental conditions, like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mood disorder, nightmare disorder, and other mental conditions grab hold of their brains and start affecting their life and actions. Their sanity often starts shaking because of that. However, there may be other reasons too. Whatever be the reason, mental conditions are deeply distressing.
Well, it becomes crystal clear that one cannot stay happy until and unless one's mindset and attitude are not in their appropriate forms. But there exist a very easy and highly effective way to relieve one's stress and emotional chaos. Animal-assisted therapy is an inexpensive and fruitful treatment method highly useful in treating the one's struggling with mental conditions. It is a type of alternative therapy.
Animal-assisted therapy involves the use of animals to treat psychological and emotional disorders. The people struggling with depression, anxiety or any other mental condition often start excluding themselves from the society. They try to carve a space of their own, in the attempts of which, they often end up in seclusion. In order to assist people in such states, animal-assisted therapy can play a great role. It can act as an assurance to them that they aren't alone in this world; and being a part of this world, they can create their own world.
Under animal-assisted therapy, emotional support animals are used to heal one's emotional agitation. Such animals usually include dogs and cats. However, any animal which provides any sort of comfort, relief, or support to a mentally-disturbed person can be termed as an emotional support animal.
Emotional support animals play a great role in making a person feel calm and stress-free. They often provide a sense of safety to relieve distressed minds. Animals are a great way to divert one's attention. The companionship and love that one gets from an animal can do wonders. Embracing, cuddling and loving an animal is one of the most joyous things that can soothe chaotic souls. Regular playing with an animal can take one out of depression, as it can force one to start taking interest in life.
Emotional support animals can heal a person not only mentally, but also physically and spiritually as well. People feel happy and healthy in the presence of animals. They feel blessed to have someone by their side all the time listening to their hearty talks and confessions, as otherwise they feel shattered in their loneliness. Animal-interactions have proved to be highly beneficial in improving the mental health of those suffering with depression, anxiety, mood disorder, bipolar disorder or other mental conditions. One often gets habitual to feeding one's pet, taking it out for a walk or taking care of it, and therefore, consequently gets a purpose and routine in life.
Animal-assisted therapy is a magical way of reducing mental torments. In some cases, it can do what no medicines or treatment methods are capable of doing. Emotional attachment with an animal is a highly effective way of alleviating loneliness and bestowing salubriousness. According to a recent study on mentally-disturbed people, it has been found that in more than 75% cases, depressed people's health improved due to having a pet as an all-time companion. So if you are an emotionally-distressed soul, then go and get an emotional support animal for yourself and start healing the roots of your soul. But remember, the joy one gets into nurturing a street animal is nothing in comparison to taking care of a pet bought from a pet shop. So, adopt a street animal and give it the love and care it deserves, and receive its true affection in return.


There's no doubt that the market for real estate is still booming in most areas of the country.
One reason is that interest rates remain low. Another is that the experience of the last 25 years has taught consumers that nothing lasts forever -- either good times or bad -- which means a long-term investment such as a house is better than a lot of the other available choices.
So if you want to sell, there's no time like the present.
No matter what the market is like in your neighborhood, there are certain procedures that you should follow to get your house ready for sale.
An important one is to find a top-of-the-line real estate agent and then listen to what he or she has to say.
How do you find such an agent?
Usually by word of mouth. Friends and neighbors don't hesitate to complain about an agent if the agent did a bad job, so what they have to say should be considered a partial resume at least.
Also, check how many listings an agent has sold in the last year or so and how long it took them to sell each one. If the agent worked miracles with an "iffy" property, then he or she can likely steer your house through calm or rough waters.
After the legal requirements are taken care of at the initial meeting, have the agent suggest ways to get top dollar for your house.
In what remains a sellers' market, even the most experienced agent may have difficulty judging potential selling prices.
When I sold my house a couple of months ago, the agent, her husband (who is also an agent), my wife and I conducted our meeting at the dining room table.
The agent tore a sheet of paper in four, and handed each of us a piece, keeping one for herself. She then told us to write out what we thought the property was worth.
My wife's was the lowest, I was second lowest. The agent's husband came in about $10,000 more than the agent.
We settled on the agent's figure. When the house sold in two days, five of the seven offers were above the agent's suggested asking price.
But it wasn't zeroing in on the right price that made the agent so valuable. Instead, it was correctly suggesting what we should do to get that price.
This included something as simple as washing the windows for the first time in the 14 years we'd been living there.
For $240, a crew of three spent two hours washing 30 windows, including the storms. The light those windows let in brightened up the most shaded room.
Another thing to tackle before you begin to show the house is to get rid of clutter.
If you can't do this yourself, you can hire people who will help you decide what to throw away, for about $45 an hour in my area, more or less elsewhere.
When a buyer looks at a house, one of the things he or she is interested in is storage space. If the closets are filled, the impression is that space is at a premium. If the closets are uncluttered, even small spaces look as if they can hold great quantities.
Too much furniture can also clutter a room and make it appear smaller. If the real estate agent suggests that there is too much furniture in a room, put the excess in storage.
The buyer wants to see how his or her possessions will fit in your spaces. If it looks as if he or she can keep everything they own and still buy your house, then they will.
You also can rearrange furniture and other possessions to make things look more open.
Well, you may be used to the smell of your dog or cat but even buyers who not allergic to such creatures will be aware of their presence if the animals tend to hang out in certain parts of the house.
Basements, which tend to be the dampest part of the house, can trap pet odors in the walls and the floors. When the humidity is high, the odors are the most noticeable.
These areas of the house need to be cleaned professionally. If you choose to do it yourself, go to a pet store or one that sells commercial cleaning products and ask for their advice.
Some professionals charge as much as $90 an hour, and these jobs often can last five to eight, depending on the odor's strength.
Another thing that impresses buyers is a fresh coat of paint on walls and ceilings. If your agent recommends painting, he or she likely will request that the color be neutral -- white or off-white.
And don't try to do it yourself to save money. Have the agent suggest a painter that will do a good and quick job for a reasonable price. And don't worry of the job isn't perfect.
While buyers these days often demand perfection in whatever house they buy, they likely will not notice minor flaws when they look at the house for the first or even second time.
Indeed, no home is perfect and the new owners likely won't notice imperfections until after they've lived in the house for awhile.
And by then, of course, minor imperfections here and there will be the property of the new owners.
Al Heavens is a syndicated columnist who writes about real estate and home improvement. He appears regularly as the "Gadgeteer" on the Discovery Channel's twice-daily Home Matters Program.


On May 2, 2018, Health Canada published changes to the Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations in the Canada Gazette. The requirements are intended to improve the safety of consumer products by expanding the scope of products included under these regulations. These changes will be effective November 2, 2018.
• Products intended for use in play or learning by children under three years of age.
Products may not contain more than 90 mg/kg of lead in each accessible part.
• The part does not release more than 90 mg/kg of lead.


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Arcomage (c) 3DO
Pentium 133, 32MB Ram, 4x CD-ROM
Monday, February 28th, 2000 at 01:10 AM
By: Drexel Spivey
Arcomage review Game Over Online - http://www.game-over.com Arcomage was originally found within Might & Magic VII: For Blood and Honor, a game within a game that was reminiscent of the popular card game Magic: The Gathering. Adventurers might come across a deck of Arcomage cards, amongst their travels, and would be able to use those cards to take on opponents in the local town taverns. It was a quest of sorts, designed to give adventurers a break from the constant barrage of combat found in Might & Magic VII. Arcomage became so popular that many gamers loaded up Might & Magic VII simply to enter a tavern and play a hand or two. The fan mail began to pour into 3DO and the end result is upon us, a standalone version of Arcomage.
The story behind Arcomage is a simple one. It revolves around the Arcomage Guild found within the city of Shrikar, a school dedicated to the knowledge brought to Shrikar by an Emissary of the god Ceth. Graduation from the Guild bestowed the title of Arcomage upon the worth student, one who understood and excelled in the way of Weaving, Control and Building. It's been hundreds of years since the Arcomage Guild was founded and war has broken out across the land, Arcomage Wars, and your skills and tactics are about to be put to the test.
Arcomage is a single or two player card game in which the goal is to either build your tower to a certain height, build up your resources to a certain quantity, or destroy your opponent's tower before your enemy can achieve any of these conditions. Each player takes turns and at the start of each turn, their kingdom produces a quantity of each resource equal to the strengths of various resource generators. You then draw cards that represent creatures, spells or artifacts which are used to produce varying effects. Sound a little like Magic: The Gathering? Well, the similarities don't stop there.
Arcomage cards are broken down into color schemes. Blue cards use Gems produced by the player's Magic Academy and provide a variety of utility spells. Red cards rely on Bricks which are produced by the player's Quarry. Red cards are based on the principal of building. Last but not least, Green cards focus on power and creatures and use Recruits which are produced by the player's Dungeons. Each card has a resource cost that must be met in order to bring out the particular card. Once a player has paid the casting cost of a card, another card is immediately drawn into the player's hand and can also be cast as long as the player has the resources to do so. Besides the objective of the game, the ability to draw multiple cards a turn is the biggest difference between Arcomage and Magic.
Arcomage worked well in Might & Magic VII because it acted as a diversion, a break from the monotony of endless combat. As a standalone game, its shortcomings are magnified and its staying power is broken down. When Microprose released Magic: The Gathering, they created a world around the card game, one that featured elements of action and adventure to ensure the title wouldn't become repetitive and dull too quickly. Arcomage fails to be anything more than the actual card game, not that there's anything wrong with that as I'm sure many gamers out there just wanted to play the card game, but there are further shortcomings. Magic: The Gathering excels in terms of presentation, Arcomage is extremely plain and simple. There's nothing flashy about the design of the cards themselves, let alone the interface in the game. Finally, Arcomage is limited in comparison to Magic when it comes to variety of cards.
Where Arcomage excels is in multiplayer. Arcomage was clearly created for the main purpose of playing against opponents over the Internet. Player's can find other gamers over Mplayer, free of charge, and 3DO's Arcomage website will be up to date with the latest standings and news regarding online play. You can also play Arcomage over a network. Where Magic features an extremely popular card game version, Arcomage can only be found on your PC, so this is the only way you'll be able to play this particular game. While it does offer single player options, nothing beats the challenge of a real life opponent and multiplayer is where its at for Arcomage.
I'm well aware of the circumstances surrounding Arcomage. As I said before, it was a game within Might & Magic VII that was so popular 3DO was talked into releasing a standalone version. I'm sure this review isn't going to change the feelings of those who loved Arcomage in its original form. In fact, I'm sure I'll hear a few comments from those people regarding how good they think this game is. I'm writing this review more for those who didn't play Might & Magic VII, who don't know what Arcomage is, and who only know that Arcomage is a Magic: The Gathering clone. Arcomage comes at a cheap price but in its standalone form, it's simply a fantasy card game that becomes repetitive extremely fast. Perhaps Arcomage would have been better left in the Might & Magic realm. Rating: 34% Written By: Drexel Spivey Game Over Online - http://www.game-over.com
Arcomage was originally found within Might & Magic VII: For Blood and Honor, a game within a game that was reminiscent of the popular card game Magic: The Gathering. Adventurers might come across a deck of Arcomage cards, amongst their travels, and would be able to use those cards to take on opponents in the local town taverns. It was a quest of sorts, designed to give adventurers a break from the constant barrage of combat found in Might & Magic VII. Arcomage became so popular that many gamers loaded up Might & Magic VII simply to enter a tavern and play a hand or two. The fan mail began to pour into 3DO and the end result is upon us, a standalone version of Arcomage.
I'm well aware of the circumstances surrounding Arcomage. As I said before, it was a game within Might & Magic VII that was so popular 3DO was talked into releasing a standalone version. I'm sure this review isn't going to change the feelings of those who loved Arcomage in its original form. In fact, I'm sure I'll hear a few comments from those people regarding how good they think this game is. I'm writing this review more for those who didn't play Might & Magic VII, who don't know what Arcomage is, and who only know that Arcomage is a Magic: The Gathering clone. Arcomage comes at a cheap price but in its standalone form, it's simply a fantasy card game that becomes repetitive extremely fast. Perhaps Arcomage would have been better left in the Might & Magic realm.
Graphics [5/20]
Sound [5/15]
Gameplay [9/30]
Funfactor [8/20]
Multiplayer [4/5]
Overall Impression [3/10]


Historical experience shows that disruptions in credit markets can have a material impact on activity and inflation. However, it is hard to measure such effects owing to the difficulty in isolating credit supply shocks. This paper employs survey data to identify the impact of credit supply shocks in Australia over the past three decades, using a structural vector autoregression approach.
We estimate that a one standard deviation shock to the balance of firms reporting difficulty obtaining finance (a 'credit supply shock') reduces Australian GDP by almost ⅓ per cent after one year and gross national expenditure by nearly ½ per cent. The effect on business credit is larger and more persistent, with credit declining by nearly 1 per cent relative to its baseline after two and a half years. During the global financial crisis, the cumulative impact of credit supply shocks is estimated to have contributed to a reduction in GDP of 1 per cent (in mid 2009). While credit supply shocks had a notable effect on GDP during the global financial crisis, this credit event appears to have been shorter and sharper than that experienced during the period of financial instability in the early 1990s.
Consistent with a 'credit channel' of monetary policy transmission, an unexpected tightening of monetary policy results in a significant increase in the balance of firms reporting difficulty obtaining finance. We also find effects consistent with a financial accelerator mechanism, whereby an improvement in balance sheets results in easier credit conditions and higher GDP and business credit. Altogether, these results suggest that credit market developments have been an integral aspect of the business cycle in Australia since financial deregulation in the 1980s.


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40 CSOs in US slam hate speech being used by gov't officials
Date posted: February 6, 2014
A total of 40 civil society organizations serving in various states of the US under the umbrella of the Houston-based Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians (TCAE) have criticized the hateful language adopted by top government officials after a major corruption scandal erupted back in December, saying that society is deliberately being polarized by these officials.
The CSOs held a joint press conference on Thursday in New York to show their disapproval for what they see as the government's use of hate speech and its launch of a defamation campaign against the Hizmet movement that was inspired by Turkish Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen. They said that a large-scale propaganda campaign has been conducted against the movement and Gülen by some circles close to the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government since news of the corruption scandal broke out and implicated three former Cabinet ministers' sons and many state bureaucrats and well-known businessmen. Government officials have accused the Hizmet movement of participating in a "plot" and using the corruption investigation to damage the government.
TCAE President Kemal Öksüz said that the attempts by politicians to block the ongoing bribery and corruption investigation have dealt a huge blow to rule of law in Turkey. He said that those political interventions have caused serious damage to stability and the peaceful environment in the country. Öksüz also underlined that the Turkish economy is at risk due to some unpleasant developments that have taken place since the corruption scandal erupted.
Stating that he is speaking on behalf of over 40 CSOs, Öksüz strongly criticized the language of hate being used by top government officials and said that they are deliberately polarizing society. Öksüz said that gains in social development over the last few years are being lost due to the undemocratic attitude of government officials. He said that this situation doesn't comply with the principles of a democratic country.
Indicating that the Hizmet movement and Gülen have been exposed to ruthless and underhanded accusations by circles close to the AK Party government, Öksüz said that the defamation campaign against the movement has upset many people who are serving Turkey. The TCAE president also said that many American intellectuals, who define themselves as friends of Turkey and who have visited the country several times, said the recent developments in Turkey are very concerning and dangerous in terms of the nation's process of democratization and its bid to become an EU member.
Saying that Turkey's existence has served as a response to the Western perception that Islam cannot coexist with democracy and social development, Öksüz said, "Unfortunately, the fact that the government has slowed down its democratic initiatives and has been backtracking over the last few years has made people upset" — implying that perhaps Turkey is moving away from its image as a democratic Islamic nation.
The TCAE has directed many activities to promote Turkey in the US, Öksüz said, adding that they were given many congratulations and thanks both from the US and the Turkish Republic for their efforts. He said the organization will continue to direct activities promoting Turkey in the US with pride. The organization's president also added that the activities and projects of TCAE are inspired by the principles of Gülen.
Source: Todays Zaman , February 6, 2014
Tags: Defamation of Hizmet | Democracy | Hizmet (Gulen) movement | North America | USA |
Why Gülen movement teachings attractive to followers?
The Gülen Movement arose among pious men and women who wanted a modern interpretation of religion. In the dynamics of the transformation of the movement, the social milieu also played an important role. The movement became a spiritual refuge for those who searched for an interpretation where Islam was in harmony with modernity. The followers of the Gülen Movement do not describe themselves as a political movement.
Scholarly views in the aftermath of the coup attempt: A responsible government would rather support the Hizmet Movement
When the Hizmet Movement or Hocaefendi are mentioned specifically by governmentally influenced press in Turkey, it harms Turkey. Yes, it harms Hocaefendi, but not nearly as much as it harms Turkey. Turkey is hurting itself today when it limits political discussion, when it maligns its political adversaries, when it uses political tools and economic tools to harm social services and educational institutions in Turkey.
Pioneer Academy of Science to Move to a New Campus
The Turkish school Pioneer Academy of Science operating in Clifton, New Jersey for years is going to move into its new building in September, 2013. The school administration, in search for a new building for a long time, have announced the decision to move into a larger complex located in Wayne township of New Jersey.
Opposition does not believe Gulen movement was behind the coup attempt
Dr. Kadir Akyuz of University of Bridgeport, CT, USA has carried out a poll to find out who the general public believe was behind the bloody coup attempt in July 2915. According to his results, opposition does not believe the Gulen movement but it was conspired by the "deadly combo" of Tayyip Erdogan and Dogu Perincek.
TUSKON to sue dailies over disputed land reports
Leading Turkish business group, the Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists (TUSKON) said on Thursday it will soon file lawsuits against certain government dailies which published allegations of irregularities regarding disputed land in İstanbul.
American pastor jailed over Gülen links asks Trump to fight for his release
An American pastor who has been jailed on bogus terrorism charges in Turkey for more than five months has asked US President Donald Trump to help secure his release. Pastor Brunson has no known ties to terrorist groups, and the Turkish government has not produced any evidence to show that he does.
Tanzania to host int'l language, culture festival
Saudi scholar finds what he has been looking for in Gulen
I feel fooled, upset, hurt
Fethullah Gulen and February 28th Military Coup
Science, Culture and Art activity held at Fatih College
Students from 70 countries celebrate graduation in Turkey
IFJ representative denied permission to visit journalist Karaca in prison


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A state of emergency was declared today in the province of Batangas in the Philippines after the eruption of the Taal volcano, RIA Novosti reported.
Due to the danger of eruption, authorities began evacuating three settlements in Batangas province with a population of more than 80,000 people.
Manila International Airport was also closed.
The Philippines Civil Aviation Authority recommended that aircraft avoid airspace near the volcano.
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This is by no means a complete list. Please, send me an e-mail (gabriela.zanfir@protonmail.com) or leave a comment here with a link to a privacy law that would help complete the list.
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Italcementi i.lab, Bergamo, Italy
Italcementi, one of the top five cement manufacturers in the world, wanted to make a statement about their dedication to integrate Sustainable Development with their long-term growth plans and constructed new Italcementi i.lab in Bergamo, Italy. Prominently positioned at the eastern end of the Kilometro Rosso Scientific Technology Park in Bergamo, the new building has attained one of the first LEED Platinum certifications in Italy.
Designed by Richard Meier & Partners, the 23,000 square-meter (247,570 square-foot) building hosts engineers, technicians and researchers from the Research & Development and Laboratories Departments of CTG, the Group Technical Centre, and from Italcementi's Innovation Direction, all engaged in investigating and developing innovative technological, functional and aesthetic solutions for new construction materials.
Each element of the building's organization reflects an ambitious effort, both in Richard Meier & Partners focus on sustainable architecture and in the innovative use of efficient materials and construction solutions. Italcementi i.lab building is embodied in sculptural and dramatic, but simple forms which exhibit the possibilities of concrete in perfect balance with the technical purpose of the building.
The v-shaped building reinforces the boundaries of the triangular site and incorporates a program of technical and administrative spaces into two wings that surround the central courtyard. A simple structural grid and a central circulation corridor allow efficient and flexible layouts for various sectors. The south wing houses conference rooms, a two-story multipurpose hall and a sky-lit board room that cantilevers over the second floor. Additional below-grade courtyards provide fresh air and natural light to basement-level laboratory and mechanical spaces.
At the northeast corner of the building, which is also the terminating corner of the scientific park, a large covered public plaza forms the main entrance leading to a two story sky-lit atrium. The central atrium houses public reception as well as security control and provides circulation space for both of the structure's wings via two glass elevators and a dramatic ramp.
The cantilevered and floating concrete roof creates a strong and elegant profile. The roof of the structure forms a virtual fifth façade perforated with a system of skylights directing natural light into offices, circulation corridors, and laboratory spaces and animate the interiors with the changing natural light.
In line with the firm's continual efforts to address issues of energy conservation and environmental performance, the building uses high-performance custom facades, low-e insulated clear glass, and incorporates geothermal and renewable solar energy systems. Photovoltaic panels, solar panels and geothermal wells provide enough energy to make this building nearly self-sufficient, meeting all of the building's heating and cooling requirements.
There is one feature that we haven't previously wrote about, and that is TX Active concrete – an innovative high-strength, white reinforced concrete developed by Italcementi. Devised specifically for Italcementi i.lab building, the white TX Active concrete reacts with ultraviolet rays and breaks down harmful pollutants and significantly decreases pollution caused by car emissions and industrial activities. TX Active concrete is self-cleaning and it always stays white.
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This entry was posted on Friday, Jan 25th, 2013 at 9:19PM and filed under Architecture.
Tags: leed platinum, photovoltaic panels, sustainable architecture, TX Active concrete


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By Tom Emrich Reviews & Write-ups, Tech Innovation, Technology April 10, 2014
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, Through Glass To Work We Go
Earlier this week, Google launched its Glass at Work program in an effort to work with developers to create enterprise software for its first wearable tech. The program marks a key shift in Google's marketing of its heads-up display which has mainly been consumer-driven up until this point.
Glass has consistently been under fire in the consumer market especially around issues on privacy and fashion. Bars are banning it. Explorers have been "attacked". The device spurred the new slang word "Glasshole". And despite getting Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lawrence and Diane von Furstenberg to wear it they still get called the "Segway of the Face". Google has tried to pour water on this blaze by releasing a handful of guidelines explaining how to behave when using the heads-up display. And most recently debunked a list of myths mostly related to the fear caused by the device having a camera. But it's an uphill battle.
A shift from consumer-use to an enterprise one may be the best road for Glass. This can help it thrive in an environment where fashion is a non-issue and privacy concerns can be mitigated by governance or perceived value. And as the general public starts to see well-respected professionals use Glass, like doctors, police officers and firefighters, this will help them better understand the value proposition of the device as well as start to normalize it making it easier to adopt it themselves. Glass is going to get a whole lot more respect once we start to hear about it saving some lives. (BTW it already has).
But enterprise didn't need to wait for permission from Google to embrace this new technology. We have already seen many industries start to use this heads-up display because they saw how it could better business or help to improve the customer experience. The medical industry is one of them. According to a report by Global News back in January, surgeons at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto have already started to think about the use of Glass in the operating room to call up CT scans, x-rays and other patient related information while they are operating.
Montreal's second edition of Hacking Health which wrapped up at the end of February saw the creation of two new Glass apps aimed at improving doctor and nurse performance. The team made up of developers, a resident surgeon, an engineer in neurosurgery and a graphic designer created V.A.S.E., a visual assisted surgical exchange. When a surgeon asks a nurse for a tool in the operating room, the nurse can ask V.A.S.E. to show the tool on the tray and even ask the app to show how to assemble it.
The second app the team created was specifically for neurosurgeons. It shows a live feed of images to the doctor via Google's heads-up display in order to improve the usability of image-guidance in surgery which they would otherwise need to turn their body to view on a machine. Both apps are great examples of how the use of a heads-up display can assist medical professionals while continuing to allow them to use their hands, which is critical in this field.
Vancouver-based wearable tech research and development firm, Vandrico, is wholly focused on wearables in the workplace. The team is currently working with the mining industry to integrate heads-up displays, like Google Glass, to bring key information to the attention of those on-site like potential safety warnings, alarms from mining shovels and recent measurement results.
But medicine and mining is just the tip of the iceberg. Live events, solar roofing companies, and even airlines have started to play with Glass. This week, Orlando Magic will use Glass to give audience members a different in-game experience in the same way the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers have done in recent past. And Virgin Atlantic made waves in using Google Glass and the Sony Smartwatch 2 to create the ultimate VIP experience for its airline guests. With Google now giving organizations and developers a hand in its new Glass at Work program we are sure to see even more examples of how Glass can change the face of business.
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