Take That: August 30, 2011

IN RESPONSE TO: A Brick has an IQ of ZERO

“Putting the Aces or the Eagles in a new arena will not do a darn thing for the team. Athletic excellence is all about talent that neither of these teams seems to be able to attract in recent history.
As for entertainment, 11,000 seats will attract only what 11,000 seats will attract. We just dropped $200M to move 200 jobs from Boeke to Main with no new features. Pretty yes! Adding value? He!! No.” The Architect

“ Both the Aces & Icemen will have the same teams as before. We are told we will be getting performing artists which Boeke Rd. could never have attracted, but we will stay tuned on that. As I’ve commented several times before, we need to make capital spending choices based on the guidance of many consulting groups which have pointed out Evansville’s infrastructure problems. None of these studies said we lacked an entertainment venue. So the taxpayers pay for all of these studies, and then the local government people ignore the advice.” Beerguy

“When someone that is new that has not played at Roberts multiple times comes to the Ford Center that normally plays at places at 20,000 seat forums we can be impressed. Bob Seger would sell just as much at Roberts as he will at the new arena and he does not travel with a spaceship full of speakers. Bring in Metallica with their stage set up and we have done something. There are only a few acts period that can not play Roberts because of stage gear.” Trainwreck

In Response to: How Baltimore is Killing itself with Poor Public Policy

“During the Vietnam War someone once said that in order for us to save a village we had to destroy it. This wag must be the same clown who destroyed Baltimore. I suppose running a shriveled hulk of a town is better than thriving in a prosperous city run by Republican politicians and Tea Party activists…” Dr.JohnNot theNightTripper

“Mr. Mayor,
How atrocious is our CVB and arena booking agent… if we can’t out bid Baltimore’s events, WITH ACTIVE ROOF LEAKS?
(http://www.baltimorebrew.com/2011/08/23/hole-y-roof-batman-convention-center-leaks-on-baltimore-comic-con/)
Just goes to prove how ridiculous some of our, “if you build it, they will come” hopes and dreams…” EvilleTaxpayer

IN RESPONSE TO: Misleading Headlines

“Putting a “Positive Spin” on headlines then burying the truth in the detail of the article is very commonplace, some people can’t handle the truth, and then there are those that never want to see anything negative on a given topic. Burying your head in the sand is a good analogy for how news is reported and how facts are looked upon, it’s almost like if we don’t discuss the messy details they don’t exist or they are not true. Truth is there is real trouble brewing all over this country even right here in our home town, putting a positive spin on a topic doesn’t change anything but the public perception, then when the truth does finally surface the public feels that they have been lied to.” Blanger

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Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Subject GIS USER GROUP
Location 318
Recurrence Occurs the last Tuesday of every 1 month effective 8/30/2011 until 8/30/2011 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Reminder 15 minutes
Laura Howell @ 5071
Categories ROOM 318

By Lance Winslow

There sure is a lot of talk about innovation in America, and rightfully so. We are a nation of innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs. We can build, create, and out think almost any country on the planet, or any civilization. Why is that? I believe it is due to our free-market thinking, liberty, and “Can Do” American attitude. When everyone gets in line in their thinking, and they decide there is something they want to do, they can and will make it succeed.

There was an interesting article recently in the Desert Sun, a local newspaper for the Coachella Valley. If you don’t know where that is one of the cities there is called Palm Springs, CA and it is fairly well known. The article was written by K. Kaufmann and the title was “Questions Raised as to Who Will Gain Most from iHub in Palm Springs,” and it was published on May 20, 2011. The article stated;

“The iHub, one of 12 state-designated innovation centers in California, is a partnership between Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs. Its primary purpose is to serve as an incubator for small renewable energy and clean technology companies and start-ups.”

In answering the question on that title, I have a few things to say. First off, maybe folks should stop pointing fingers about who will get the most out of it, and rather put all their energies into it. An innovation center and hub is about harvesting the accumulation of knowledge, human energy, potential, and wisdom available in the area or region, or perhaps sector of our economy. It’s about bringing all that together in a synergistic spot which radiates and flows outward with even more than what has been put in.

Therefore rather than infighting over who might get the most out of it, maybe all the participants should consider what they can put into it. In this case a local bank has donated $250,000 to the project, and the City of Palm Springs, along with the Coachella Economic Development Association have all joined hands in a common cause. It is my contention that this could work quite well. However, it must be done with a free-market flare, and without the bureaucracy or political infighting which often ensues over fiefdom’ism.

Why you ask? Well, because in the end, there is no place in a local innovation center for power grabs, or politics. So to answer your question yes local innovation centers do work, and they work quite well, but only if they are allowed to. Indeed I hope you will please consider all this because it was a topic of conversation recently at our think tank. If you have a similar program in your city or town, please shoot me an e-mail, and perhaps I can send you some good ideas along this topic.

Lance Winslow is the Founder of the Online Think Tank, a diverse group of achievers, experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, futurists, academics, dreamers, leaders, and general all around brilliant minds. Lance Winslow hopes you’ve enjoyed today’s discussion and topic. http://www.WorldThinkTank.net – Have an important subject to discuss, contact Lance Winslow.

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After a 2W-1L record in their away games against the Grizzlies this weekend, the Evansville Otters will be facing the Normal Cornbelters on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. Come out to Historic Bosse Field to support our local Evansville Otters as they continue this successful season. Games start at 6:35 each night.

University of Southern Indiana set a new enrollment record when fall 2011 course registration closed on Friday, August 26. The University has 10,820 students enrolled for the 2011-2012 academic year, up from the previous record, 10,702, set last year.

“The number of new undergraduate students on campus reached 2,807, the highest since 2005 when 2,811 new students enrolled,” said Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, provost.

The majority of students, 5,145, continue to come from Vanderburgh and contiguous counties, along with 1,302 students from nearby counties. This year the number of students from central and northern Indiana counties increased to 2,825 students. Students also come from 43 other states and 60 other countries.

“We are at capacity in campus housing,” Rochon said. USI serves 3,000 students in apartments and residence halls on the campus.

The student census shows that women represent nearly 61 percent of the students and 75 percent of students are under 25 years of age. Those over 25 years of age increased by 90 students

Minority and international students represent more than 10 percent of the student population. “One of the goals of the University′s strategic plan is to increase diversity among students, faculty, and staff,” Rochon said. “We continue to work to grow in that area. USI views a diverse student population as an important educational resource that enhances learning and academic development plus helps strengthen our commitment to multiculturalism.”

The numbers indicate undergraduate students remain at USI for their education. The junior-level students′ total is 1,970 and the seniors number 2,376. Of the enrollment total, 941 students are pursuing graduate studies.

“USI is becoming more selective of the students it accepts, and the credentials for the Class of 2015 are good.” Rochon said. “It shows in the high academic profile and service records of the new students. While many of the new students are top performers in high school and community college, we review, with an holistic approach, community service and leadership skills as we evaluate applications for admission.”

Another notable statistic for the Class of 2015: 14 sets of twins are among the new students.

Classes for the fall semester began August 22 and will continue through early December.

Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Subject COMMERCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Location 318
Recurrence Occurs every Monday effective 8/1/2011 until 8/29/2011 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Reminder 15 minutes
KATHIE HOLLEY @ 5228
Categories ROOM 318

Time 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Subject EPD HRG
Location 307
Reminder 15 minutes
The meeting starts at 6 and should last no longer that 8.

Rick Hubbard
Categories ROOM 307