11 Oct 2010

Independent Scholar's Evening: Implosion - and Free Energy Physics

By Rick Martin
 Independent Scholar Michael Grady will explore the theory of Implosion as an alternative form of energy and how it clashes with the academic energy generation standard based on thermodynamic physics. How entropy's Law of Conservation and Thermodynamics compares with ectropy and the Laws of Anti-Conservation and Levity as standard models of energy generation.


The long history of Implosion, anti-gravity, non-aerodynamic disc and airship vortex propulsion, and how this ties in with the non-academic work of Austrian naturalist Viktor Schauberger in the first half of the 20th Century.

Other types of free-energy machines and inventors: Tesla, Berdini, Moray, Townsend Brown, Bearden.

How Implosion is related to a new spiritual movement: A short discourse on Thalasophy as a new philosophical premise. The hidden meaning of inspiration as a spiritual modality and meaning of life.



Come join us on October 21st 2010

2nd Floor of The Moline Commercial Club

513 16th Street, Moline.



Wine, beverages and light refreshments are hosted. Cash bar is available at 6:30 pm.



Michael Grady is Export Sales Manager at Schafer Fisheries involved with exporting The Asian Carp to China and the Far East. He is also an Independent Scholar at The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd since 2003. His first presentation was a philosophical treatise on love called "Affirmation - the Fifth Love". He has been the owner of Atlantispa and is currently the inventor of "The French Water Cure Diet" and the " Hydromotivator" which monitors the body's cellular hydration levels. He is married to Lina Grady, an expert traditional feng shui practitioner and Independent Scholar of the Institute. They have 3 children: Carissa, Carina and Malie.

 

The Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by

The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd.

A 501(c)3 organization at state and federal levels incorporated in 1996

www.qcinstitute.org

The event is free and open to the public

11 Oct 2010

Black Hawk Chamber Music Festival - October 21, 22 and 24 in Davenport

By Jeffrey Cohan
Dear friends of the Black Hawk Chamber Music Festival,

 

Come please and join our 10th anniversary celebration of chamber music from the Renaissance through the mid 19th century: three concerts at Trinity Cathedral in Davenport, all on period instruments this year, which bring to the Quad Cities a number of well-known artists, including soprano Terri Richter from Nashville who appears fresh from a 12-concert tour around the country, Oleg Timofeyev on lute, guitar and viola da gamba, festival director Jeffrey Cohan on flutes from the 16th through the 19th centuries, and three University of Iowa professors who specialize in the performance of early music on period instruments: harpsichordist and organist Gregory Hand, violist Christine Rutledge, and Kristin Thelander on natural horn. Please alert your Iowa City friends, as we'll be performing there as well.

The 10th anniversary festival is dedicated to conductor, pianist, harpsichordist and frequent Black Hawk Chamber Music Festival artist George Shangrow, who died on July 31 when another car entered his lane in a storm in Eastern Washington. As a conductor, keyboardist and radio host he had immense influence in shaping the classical music scene in the Pacific Northwest over the past 40 years, and he touched the lives of many in the Quad Cities and Iowa City through concerts in the Quad Cities beginning in 1988. He was to perform in this year's festival. Please see www.osscs.org for more information about George.

~ The Artists ~

www.terririchter.com ·  Oleg Timofeyev ·  Gregory Hand

www.jeffreycohan.com ·  Kristin Thelander ·  www.christinerutledge.com

www.johnschneiderman.com ·  www.hidekiyamaha.com

Thursday, October 21 at 7:30 PM at Trinity Cathedral in Davenport:

·  The INTIMATE LUTE & FLUTE:

Irish, Scottish and Continental Renaissance and Baroque

? October 20 (Wednesday) at 7:30 PM in Iowa City

Jeffrey Cohan ~ baroque and renaissance flutes

Oleg Timofeyev ~ lute

- From Ukraine to Iowa! Jeffrey Cohan and Oleg Timofeyev toured all over Ukraine earlier this year with a similar program, including Irish music from around 1700 by the blind Irish harper Turlough Carolan and Scottish favorites arranged for solo lute. In the early 1600's, Lutenist Nicolas Vallet and flutist Jacob Van Eyck wrote beautiful settings of Psalm tunes, and Oleg and Jeffrey recreate what a collaboration between the two might have been like. When Italian music was all the rage in France in the 1730's, a sneaky Frenchman named Esprit Philippe Chedeville faked a collection of flute sonatas entitled Il Pastor Fido ("The Faithful Pastor") that everyone thought was by Antonio Vivaldi until recently. You'll hear one of these.

 

Friday, October 22 at 7:30 PM at Trinity Cathedral in Davenport:

· The 19TH-CENTURY RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE:

Chamber Music for Flute, Viola And Horn with the Russian Guitar

? October 15 (Friday) at 7:00 PM in Iowa City (7:30 in Davenport on the 22nd)

Kristen Thelander ~ natural horn

Christine Rutledge ~ viola

Jeffrey Cohan ~ eight-keyed flute

Oleg Timofeyev ~ Russian 7-string guitar

- Hear most unusual and exciting trios for horn, flute and guitar by German composer C. Dickhut, and for flute, viola and guitar by the Bohemian composer Wenzel Thomas Matiegka, with duos and solo by Italian guitar virtuoso Mauro Giuliani and Russian composers. We'll recreate an 1820 performance of hot-off-the-press chamber music from Europe and Russia, as it would have been performed on the relatively new (in 1800) Russian 7-string guitar, with Oleg Timofeyev along with two specialists on period instruments and University of Iowa professors: Kristen Thelander on the natural horn and Christine Rutledge on viola, with Jeffrey Cohan playing an 8-keyed flute made in 1820 in London.

 

· Sunday afternoon, October 24 at 3:00 PM at Trinity Cathedral in Davenport:

LOVE TO GEORGE! - FROM JOHANN & GEORGE:

A Bach and Handel Tribute to George Shangrow

? October 23 (Saturday) at 7:30 PM in Iowa City

Terri Richter ~ soprano

Gregory Hand ~ harpsichord

Jeffrey Cohan ~ baroque flute

Oleg Timofeyev ~ lute and viola da gamba

- Johann Sebastian Bach and George Friderick Handel, whose music our friend George Shangrow championed, will be interpreted by the fabulous soprano Terri Richter, who often worked with George and Jeffrey and is flying in from Nashville following an intensive October tour around the country. Terri will be joined by harpsichordist Gregory Hand, professor of organ and harpsichord at the University of Iowa. Oleg Timofeyev will play lute and viola da gamba, and Jeffrey Cohan will play baroque flute with Terri and Gregory in excerpts from Handel's gorgeous Nine German Arias and Sweet Bird, That Shunn'st The Noise Of Folly, and Bach arias including Ich folge dir gleichfalls from the St. John Passion and excerpts from Bach's Coffee Cantata. Terri will also sing 17th-century Italian lute songs by Mazzocchi, Monteverdi and Rossi.  For George.

 

· THE BAROQUE AND THE ORIGINS OF THE RUSSIAN GUITAR

? October 17 (Sunday afternoon) at 3:00 PM in Iowa City only:

John Schneiderman ~ lute, baroque guitar and Russian guitar

Hideki Yamaya ~ theorbo, baroque guitar and Russian guitar

Oleg Timofeyev ~ lute, viola da gamba and Russian guitar

Kristen Thelander ~ natural horn

Jeffrey Cohan ~ baroque flute

- This extravaganza of plucked ancestors of the Russian 7-string guitar features baroque and renaissance lutes, theorbo (a long-necked lute) and baroque guitar, with John Schneiderman (Irving, California), Hideki Yamaya (Portland, Oregon), Oleg Timofeyev and flutist Jeffrey Cohan, performing music that Louis XIV (a guitarist!) gave to the Duke of Bavaria in 1695, a lute concerto by Karl Kohaut, a trio sonata with natural horn and flute by Georg Philipp Telemann, and a trio from around 1800 for Russian guitars.

 

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

121 West 12th Street in Davenport

$12, and $10 for students and seniors

for TICKETS please see:

www.brownpapertickets.com

Multi-Passes available through Brown Paper Tickets

Tickets available at the door

Please see bhcmf@aol.com or call the church at (563) 323-9989 for information.

 

For IOWA CITY performances on October 15, 17, 20 and 23 at the

Congregational Church at 30 N. Clinton St. in Iowa City

Please see bhcmf@aol.com or call the church at (319) 337-4301 for information.

 

 

Special guest soprano Terri Richter has enthralled audiences with her captivating energy and refined artistry onstage. Acclaimed as a "rising star" by the Seattle Times, Ms. Richter regularly appears as a soloist with orchestras and early music ensembles throughout the U.S. This accomplished graduate of Seattle Opera's Young Artist Program went on to perform many roles with Seattle Opera, and to receive national acclaim for her portrayals of Despina in Cosi fan tutte and Oscar in Verdi's Masked Ball. Her guest appearances with Seattle Symphony include the nationally televised 2001 commemorative Rolling Requiem, (Mozart's Requiem), Mahler's Symphony no. 4, Handel's Messiah, and she is featured with Seattle Symphony in Taylor's Peter Ibbetson, recently released on the Naxos label. Other favorite recent roles include Adele in Die Fledermaus, Papagena in Die Zauberflöte, Clorinda in Monteverdi's Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda with Pacific Operaworks, and Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro with Opera Idaho. Her voice also marks several movie and game soundtracks, including Steve Martin's film Novocaine and the X-box game Halo 2.

 

Ms. Richter's upcoming solo engagements include Handels' Messiah with Nashville Symphony, and the roles of Euridice in Seattle Opera's Orfeo ed Euridice and Sophie in Opera Cleveland's Werther. She will be a featured guest artist this season with the Odeon Quartet, ALIAS Ensemble, and the Nashville Early Music Project. Immediately prior to her Black Hawk Chamber Music Festival performances she will complete a nation-wide 12-city tour of Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers with Apollo's Fire.

 

As did George, the Black Hawk Chamber Music Festival aspires to uplift the spirit and provide new perspective through music. Our passion is exploring new musical territory: bringing old gems to life in the modern context, delighting in the unique characteristics of period instruments but also reveling in the capabilities of their modern relatives, and premiering new works. As one of George's fans, Jim van Zee, remarked: "We live in a shallow, noisy world, filled with screams and lies and deceptions. George knew how to keep the demons at bay, and allow our souls to briefly experience beauty and truth." We hope to do the same. These concerts are a tribute with love to George.

11 Oct 2010

VANDER VEER LAGOON BEING DREDGED

By Kenneth Asta
Work has begun to lower the water level of the lagoon at Vander Veer Park in order to dredge the silt out of the lagoon. Once the water level is lowered, it will need to dry for a couple of weeks. Then the silt can be dredged out. It's been 20 years since the lagoon has been dredged.

The lagoon at Vander Veer is a favorite summer spot. The lagoon is stocked by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, with catch-and-release fishing. Vending machines provide corn for park visitors to feed the ducks.

Vander Veer Park was established in 1885, and it's gardens and floral displays have been a tradition at this beautiful 33 acre park.
11 Oct 2010

YOUNG RUNNERS HEAD OFF THE BEATEN PATH

By Brittany Marietta

In a world where video games, computers, and cell phones are replacing bike rides and capture the flag, it's not surprising that our children are not reaching recommended levels of physical activity.  Nearly 10 million children and adolescents in the United States ages 6 to 19 are considered overweight, and one of the factors having a dramatic impact is physical activity - or lack thereof.  Even First Lady Michelle Obama has gotten involved, joining in the Let's Move campaign - America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids.  "Exercise is not an option," Obama said during a recent interview with AOL Health senior editor Jennifer Fields.  "For our kids to be successful academically, they need to be successful physically."

Running, as well as other sports, helps kids gain health and maturity, inspiring self-respect and sportsmanship.  Rivermont Collegiate is hosting a unique cross country event on Saturday, Oct. 16th for runners in grades 5-8.  This exciting event will have athletes completing a 2 mile course around the Rivermont campus - featuring varied terrain of grass and pavement.  Rivermont is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi, so there will be challenging hills, as well!  Over 30 students from local Quad City Conference schools will be participating, with volunteers directing them around the unique course.  The race begins at 9:00 a.m., with check-in beginning at 8:15 a.m.  Rivermont is located at 1821 Sunset Drive in Bettendorf, directly off 18th Street behind K & K Hardware.  Join us to cheer on these young runners as they rise to the challenge!

For more information on the Let's Move! campaign, visit www.letsmove.gov

For additional information on Rivermont Collegiate, contact Cindy Murray at (563) 359-1366 ext. 302 or murray@rvmt.org.

Rivermont Collegiate is the Quad Cities' only private, independent, non-sectarian PS-12th grade college preparatory school.  Visit us online at www.rvmt.org!

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11 Oct 2010

Even When Leaves Are Changing, Trees Need Care

By Stephanie Bolmer
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.?As the weather shifts and leaves start to turn color, you may think that your trees are going to sleep and can take care of themselves until spring.  But, there's actually a lot you can do for them now to make their transition into winter a smoother one.

"While your trees seem to be in a state of hibernation in the winter, exposure to the tough conditions can cause them major stress," says Jim Skiera, Executive Director of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). "Minimize stress by helping your trees through the cold months, a little at a time. If you take care of your trees in the winter, you'll be rewarded in the spring."

So, here are two small ways to make a big difference for your trees this fall:

Fertilizing

At times, it can be hard to determine if fertilization is necessary.  A homeowner's goal for fertilization should always be to supply nutrients determined to be lacking to achieve the best health for their trees without over fertilizing. An ISA Certified Arborist may be needed to help clarify reasons for a tree's failure to thrive.  However, basic guidelines for fertilization include :

·       Overcome a visible nutrient deficiency
·       Eliminate a deficiency that an ISA Certified Arborist detected through soil or leaf analysis
·       Increase vegetative growth, flowering, or fruiting of trees
·       Increase the vitality of the tree

Take note, however, that when a tree is not thriving, or is showing signs of stress, fertilization may not always be the answer.   Fertilizing a tree may not be necessary when:

·       An ISA Certified Arborist has determined that there are sufficient levels of all essential elements, and that growth rate and condition of the tree are acceptable
·       Potential pest problems have been detected
·       Herbicide may be causing residual damage to the plant

Some pest problems can be made worse with fertilizers.  Additional nutrients can increase pest populations or reduce the tree's ability to fight off the stress caused by pests.  Correct diagnosis requires a careful examination of the situation. Treatment depends on many specific factors. Responsible arborists practice "prescription fertilization" by only adding what is needed to reach your tree health objectives.  Over fertilization can be a source of ground pollution and effect nearby water sources.

Mulching

Urban landscapes are typically harsh environments with poor soil conditions, little organic matter, and big fluctuations in temperature and moisture?all "unfriendly" growing situations for trees. A two to four inch layer of organic mulch can mimic a more natural environment for trees and improve overall plant health.

To ensure the health of your trees and plants, follow these practical mulching tips to landscape like the pros:

·       For well-drained sites, apply a two to four inch layer of mulch. If drainage problems exist, use a thinner layer.
·       If mulch is already present, check the depth. Do not add mulch if there is already a sufficient layer (2 to 4 inches) in place. Instead, rake the old mulch to break up any matted layers and refresh the appearance.
·       Avoid placing mulch against the tree trunks.
·       If mulch is already piled against the stems or tree trunks, pull it back several inches so that the base of the trunk and the root crown are exposed.
·       Mulch out to the tree's drip line or beyond if possible.
·       Most commonly available mulches work well in most landscapes. Be mindful of the fact that some plants may benefit from the use of a slightly acidifying mulch such as pine bark.
·       Organic mulches are preferable for their soil-enhancing properties. Be sure it is well aerated and composted to avoid sour-smelling mulch.
·       Avoid using uncomposted wood chips that have been piled deeply without exposure to oxygen. Use composted wood chips instead, especially when they contain a blend of leaves, bark, and wood.

When you care for your trees, they will reward you for years to come.  For more information on tree care, visit www.treesaregood.org.
11 Oct 2010

Just in time for Halloween, Blithe Spirit opens October 21 at The Old Creamery Theatre

By Shelley Oehler

Amana - Marriage can be difficult enough, but what if the ghost of your first wife moves in with you and your new wife and only you can see her? That's exactly what happens to Charles (Sean McCall) when an eccentric psychic (Marquetta Senters) accidentally brings back the spirit of his late wife (Jackie McCall), setting off a hilarious battle between the women for rightful possession of their husband.

Just in time for Halloween, Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward opens Oct. 21 on the Main Stage at The Old Creamery and is rated Theatre PG. The cast includes Old Creamery company members, Marquetta Senters of South Amana; Deborah Kennedy of East Amana; Sean McCall of Marengo; and Jackie McCall of Marengo. Rounding out the cast will be Carrie Novell of New York; David Tull of Columbus, Ohio; and Kristy Hartsgrove of Iowa City.

Directed by Tom Milligan, Blithe Spirit runs through November 14. Tickets are $26.50 for adults and $17.50 for students. While walk-ins are always welcome if seats are available, reservations for this show are highly recommended. Show times are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. call the box office or order tickets on line 800-35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com.

Blithe Spirit's media sponsor is 600 WMT-AM. The Old Creamery's 2010 season media sponsor is KGAN 2/Fox 28.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. Voted #1 Theatre Group on the 2010 KCRG A-List, the company is celebrating 39 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.

 

11 Oct 2010

Governor Quinn Announces Investment Package for U.S. Cellular to Create and Retain 1,100 Jobs

By Kara Beach

Project will Foster Economic Growth in Northeast Illinois

CHICAGO - October 8, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a more than $7 million business investment package that will keep U.S. Cellular Corporation in Illinois. The decision by one of the nation's leading communications companies will create 25 new jobs and retain 1,075 jobs at its corporate headquarters in Chicago and at another facility in Bensenville.

"U.S. Cellular knows that there is no better place for a company to expand and create more jobs than Illinois, and that is why it chose to make this major investment in our state," said Governor Quinn. "By listening to and responding to the needs and priorities of companies like U.S. Cellular, we are again proving that Illinois is a great state to do business in and putting more people to work."

U.S. Cellular is renewing the leases for its Chicago headquarters and a management information systems hub in Bensenville. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is administering the state's $7.1 million business investment package, which consists of Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credits. The package will leverage more than $14.6 million in private investment.

"We are proud to call the State of Illinois our home, and we look forward to continuing to serve its residents and all of our other customers around the country with the first-rate wireless service they deserve," said Tom Weber, VP Financial & Real Estate Services for U.S. Cellular.

The state's competitive investment package helped Illinois edge out several other states for U.S. Cellular's expansion. Illinois has added nearly 38,000 new jobs in 2010, and so far this year Illinois' economy has grown faster than the national economy.

"Governor Quinn recognizes the importance of partnering with innovative companies like U.S. Cellular in building a platform for our continued economic growth and creating more jobs," said DCEO Director Warren Ribley. "By renewing its leases in Chicago and Bensenville, U.S. Cellular is demonstrating its commitment to Northeast Illinois, which is poised for vibrant growth as the state continues its economic recovery."

U.S. Cellular is committed to fixing wireless one project at a time. The Chicago-based carrier, named one of Forbes Magazine's 2010 "Most Trustworthy Companies", recently unveiled The Belief Project, a series of industry-first, innovative solutions designed to elevate the customer experience. The Belief Project complements U.S. Cellular's growing catalog of cutting-edge phones, all backed by its nationwide 3G network. For the 10th reporting period in a row, U.S. Cellular has received the J.D. Power and Associates award for overall call quality in the North Central Region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com.   

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11 Oct 2010

Iowa Motion Picture Association Special Effects Seminar

By Iowa Film Office
The Iowa Motion Picture Association invites you to attend our Special Effects Seminar.  This informational session will be conducted by Paul Steffensen of Dane Art Studios, www.daneartstudios.com.
Attendees will receive an informative overview of what special effects are. Included will be a discussion and brief history of the categories  of special effects, a synopsis of various pioneers and specialists in this field, video-taped examples of films and local productions. Attendees will gain a general knowledge of what is involved in creating special effects, how to plan for them, and what c an be accomplished.

About Paul Steffensen
Paul started in the film industry in 1987 and has worked on numerous films, made-for-TV movies, local & national TV commercials, and music videos.  He has extensive knowledge in Art Direction, Set Design & Construction, Custom Props, Storyboarding, and Special Effects.  His credits include PBS, Hallmark TV, Discovery Channel, Pepsi, Iowa Lottery & PowerBall, and independent films.  Paul was nominated for an Emmy for the Hallmark movie Harvest of Fire 

Special Effects Seminar Details

When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Where: Worldwide Amplified, 700 Locust, Skywalk Level, Des Moines

Seminar Agenda
I.          Special Effects
  • What are they?
  • Define special effects
  • Basic Principles
  • Categories
  • Pioneers and Specialists
II.        Special Effect Specifics
  • How did they do that?
  • Effects in combination
  • Imagination and Inventiveness
  • Creating a special effect
  • What do you / we need to know?
  • The process - concept to creation
  • Books and reference material.
III. Discussion. Questi ons and Answers
  • Hypothetical scenarios
  • FX solutions

Cost:
$25 - IMPA Members
$35 - Non-IMPA Members
$80 - Class and Membership Fee

Learn more and register here: http://impasfx.eventbrite.com/
11 Oct 2010

RIVERMONT SENIOR NAMED COMMENDED SCHOLAR

By Brittany Marietta

Congratulations to Rivermont senior Asha Tadepalli, who has been named a Commended Scholar for her outstanding performance in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship program!  Approximately 34,000 students are named Commended Scholars; this distinct group represents the top 5% of the 1.5 million students who took the PSAT last October.  Asha, who has attended Rivermont since her junior year, is the daughter of Sharmila Pitta and Bhaskar Tadepalli of Moline.  Asha is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council, as well as participating on the Varsity Girls' Basketball team.  She is currently exploring pre-med options at the University of Iowa, University of Chicago, NYU, Northwestern University, and Washington University.  The entire Rivermont community is extremely proud of Asha!

Rivermont Collegiate is the Quad Cities' only preschool through 12th grade independent school, with a proud tradition of preparing students who are grounded in the basics, yet able to think analytically and creatively to confidently meet the challenges of the 21st century.

For additional information on Rivermont Collegiate, contact Cindy Murray, Director of Admissions, at (563) 359-1366 ext. 302 or murray@rvmt.org.

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11 Oct 2010

Narcisse Unveils Ten Keys To Rebuilding Iowa's Economy: "An Engine, Not a Motor"

By Rick Martin

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - October 7, 2010: The Narcisse For Iowa Campaign published its "Ten Keys To Rebuilding Iowa's Economy" today and released it to the media and public at a live webcast news conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

 

The 11 page report is published at www.NarcisseForIowa.com and is also available at  http://narcisseforiowa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/10StepsToRebuildIowasEconomy.Oct7_.2010.pdf

 

Jonathan Narcisse, the independent candidate for governor, running on the Iowa Party ticket, began the 12 p.m. news conference by taking questions from reporters.  His forty-five minute presentation, summarizing the Ten Keys To Rebuild Iowa's Economy, was broadcast live via the internet and is archived at www.NarcisseForIowa.com.

Narcisse is in Cedar Rapids today as part of the Iowans For a Fair Debate's effort to add substance to the second of three exclusive two party gubernatorial debates.  The candidate will be hosting a news conference at 9 p.m. tonight to address the 7 p.m. debate happening at Coe College. The 9 p.m. event will be live web cast and will include a round table with former senatorial candidate Christopher Reed.   Between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Narcisse is available for one on one interviews.

Contact:  515-770-1218  or 563-650-0120

 

Summary of the 10 Keys to Rebuilding Iowa's Economy

An Engine, Not A Motor

 

Over the past three decades Iowa's economy has been powered by a motor, not an engine.

Motors are powered from without. Iowa's economic motor has been powered by out of state enterprise, such as Wal-Mart and Microsoft, recruited here by statehouse politicians lacking a true understanding of the state's role in building an economy. They accomplished the political priority of creating jobs, but they created those jobs at the expense of Iowa's taxpayers and Iowa based businesses.

Iowa based businesses, particularly in our food industry, not only created jobs, but they invested in the local little league, stimulated local commerce and put their money in local banks.


I. Tax Reform

   A. Corporate Tax Reform

   B. Property Tax Reform

   C. Sales Tax Reform

   D. Individual Income Tax Reform


II.  Community Capitalism Initiative

 

III. Investment in Vocational and Technical Education

 

IV. Illegal Immigration Reform

 

V. Youth Retention/Development Campaign

   A. Identify & Target Our Highest Achieving Students To Stay In Iowa

   B. College Retention Initiative

   C. Repeal Youth Minimum Wage & Modify Youth Labor Laws

   D. Youth Mentor/Apprenticeship Programs

   E. Youth Entrepreneur Initiatives

   F. Urban/Rural Resettlement Campaign

   G. Expanded Marketing of Iowa's Strengths

 

VI. Urban Development Initiative

   A. Neighborhood Stabilization/Revitalization

   B. Enterprise Zones

   C. L.L.C.s and Cooperative Ventures

   D. Urban-Rural Collaborations

   E. Responsible Use Of Tax Credits

 

VII. Rural Revitalization Initiative

   A. Rural Repopulation

   B. Enterprise Zones

   C. L.L.C.s and Cooperative Ventures

   D. Rural-Urban Collaborations

   E. Tax Credits

   F. Wire Rural Iowa

 

VIII. Re-Affirm Our Commitment To Family Farms And Agriculture

 

IX. The Responsible Use of Tax Credits

 

X. Define the Role of Government in Economic Empowerment

 

   A. Re-Organize State Economic Bureaucracy

   B. Create Pro-Business Government

   C. Develop Technical Support

   D. Get Government Out

   E. Gambling Reform

 

The 11 page report is published at www.NarcisseForIowa.com and is also available at  http://narcisseforiowa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/10StepsToRebuildIowasEconomy.Oct7_.2010.pdf

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