13 Dec 2006

Russia's Disproportionate Response to "Borat"

By Administrator

"Borat"No one "banned" Borat in Russia. At least, not according to officials of Russia's Federal Agency for Culture & Cinematography. They just "advised" 20th Century Fox that the movie could offend some viewers and contained material that "might seem disparaging in relation to certain ethnic groups and religions." 20th Century Fox has promised to contest that "recommendation," which was accompanied by a denial of a screening license. (What kind of "advice" comes with a prohibition?)

13 Dec 2006

The Season of Giving

By Administrator

During this season of giving, please remember the many charitable organizations that assist people who are less fortunate. In addition to or in lieu of gifts to friends and family, consider a donation of money or needed items to one of the organizations listed below, or to any group that's trying to improve the community. Also consider volunteering at one these organizations.

13 Dec 2006

Where Did Air America Go?

By administrator

On Tuesday, December 5, the Quad Cities lost its only progressive talk-radio station, WKBF 1270 AM. Considering results from the recent elections, there should be a market for progressive-talk programming in the Quad Cities. Is anyone else upset by this loss? Will another radio station pick up the Air America network programs and other progressive-talk shows?

Patti Franklin

Riverdale, Iowa

 

13 Dec 2006

Official's Departure Might Mean a Kinder, Gentler Administration

By Administrator

The consensus among insiders seems to be that the departure of Deputy Governor Bradley Tusk this month will mean a less-confrontational administration in the coming years.

Governor Rod Blagojevich has always been someone who thrives on controversy, and Tusk - a young, brash New Yorker - did his level best to keep that spark alive each and every day. Tusk had no history in politics here and never had any intention of ever working in Illinois after he left the administration, so he wasn't all that particular about whose toes he was stepping on. And it showed.

13 Dec 2006

Noteworthy Events for the Week of December 13 - 19

By Administrator

Iris DeMent

Englert Theatre

Saturday, December 16, 8 p.m.

 

13 Dec 2006

2007 Garbage Guide on Its Way to Scott County Residents

By Administrator

The Waste Commission of Scott County, in cooperation with the City of Bettendorf, the City of Davenport, and Scott County, has produced the 2007 Garbage Guide, which will be delivered to residents' mailboxes over the next few weeks. The guide details solid-waste collection and processing for all 17 communities in Scott County. Solid waste includes garbage, recycling, bulky waste, electronic waste, yard waste, household hazardous materials, and home health waste. The guide also provides resources and information regarding storm-water, reuse, and beautification programs. For additional copies of the Garbage Guide, call the Waste Commission of Scott County at (563) 381-1300, or view it online at (http://www.wastecom.com).

 

06 Dec 2006

The Little Program That Can: Why Do Small Business Development Centers Get So Little Money?

By Administrator

Reader issue #610Emily Starr knows how to teach kids. A fourth-grade teacher in DeWitt, Iowa, she had an idea for a Web-based educational tool that would help schools, teachers, and parents reinforce core concepts in math and reading.

But Starr didn't know how to turn that idea into money - a viable business. "I had expertise in the content area," she said. "I didn't really know how you take a concept and develop it into a business."

06 Dec 2006

This Year's Crop of Christmas Music Makes the Grade

By Administrator

There's not a lump of coal in this season's stocking of new Christmas music, with five CDs from indie record labels worth finding.

06 Dec 2006

Noteworthy Events for the Week of December 6 - 12

By Administrator

Jim Brickman

Adler Theatre

Wednesday, December 6, 8 p.m.

 

06 Dec 2006

Development Group Begins Search for New CEO

By Administrator

The executive committee of the Quad City Development Group on December 1 announced that it would begin a nationwide search for a new president and CEO. Once that position is filled, the organization's current president and CEO, Thom Hart, will assume the position of senior vice president for government relations and public policy. The new president will be a sales and marketing executive who will lead the development of a new marketing and branding plan for the Quad Cities region and will work closely with a planned Quad Cities Growth Steering Council. A priority for the Quad City Development Group will be a strategic initiative to form a regional, bipartisan, public-private policy council to work on issues of common concern to organizations such as the local chambers of commerce, the Bi-State Regional Commission, and the Quad City Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hart will lead that effort.

 

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