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To grow, look at the places that are growing
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Last week I wrote about my former place of residence, a city in Washington state that was experiencing growth without much in the way of additional local jobs. The explanation of that growth was the city’s emphasis on quality on life, from catering to tourists to embracing public art. People moved there and found a means to live or they moved there with the wealth they had already accumulated.
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Quality of life can spur a community’s growth
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
I entered into a conversation over the Memorial Day weekend with Lenore Fries. I’ll share with you what I told her about Ellensburg, Wash. Read story
Bike lanes ought to be painted on Fountain Street
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
It is quite easy to read the paper and scoff. In fact, it is easy to scoff at anything. In fact, it is wise to have a healthy dose of skepticism in when reading, hearing or viewing anything, whether it is from the mass media or your next door neighbor. Read story
Borders set by colonial powers are the problem
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Here is what is wrong with the world: the borders.
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More Columns by Tim Engstrom
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- Minnesota far outdoes Iowa on Fortune 500
- Dialogue is a sign of a vibrant community
- Kids, writing should never be a punishment
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- A forecast for journalism many years from now
- Good coaches emphasize team over players
- Do you know Dr. Seuss changed the genre?
- Movies are more than movies; they are art, too
- Know the nuances of newspaper industry stories
- Watch out for the women at the Spanish Moon
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Appreciation of art in the city of big shoulders
I was in Chicago with time on my hands and the sweet woman murmured to me — you know how this goes — “Would you like to see the Art Institute?” and I was thinking No No No God No, and I said, “Sure. Fine.” “You wouldn’t rather do something else?” she said. “No,” I replied. That’s the correct answer when a woman asks you about art. Yes, absolutely, ma cherie. Read story
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Youth for Christ changed perspective
I recently received this note from a past “youth” involved at Youth for Christ. We recently had our annual banquet with more than 400 people in attendance, for which we are very grateful; this is one more Youth for Christ story we want to share with your readers. Read story
