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Transparency
The map a above shows nations by transparency. The lighter the color the better.
"Transparency, as used in science, engineering, business, the humanities and in a social context more generally, implies openness, communication, and accountability."
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Note that the most successful countries are also the most transparent.
Green Sculpture Park
“GREEN” SCULPTURE PARK - PEORIA, ILLINOIS
The City of Peoria has many quality sculptures. The City is also leading the expansion of “Green” Technology and Sustainability. A Green Sculpture Park could be developed that would be artistic and “green”, incorporating recycled materials, wind and solar energy, etc. into the design. 
A program modeled on the successful Sioux Falls, South Dakota program could be created.www.sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com . Each year new sculptures are displayed in downtown for one year, and become a tourist attraction. After one year the sculptures are replaced by new sculptures. The sculptures are for sale and people vote for their favorite.
The Civic Center could sponsor this event, with sculptures mounted in Civic Center green space. As the event grew it could cascade down Fulton and on to the Build the Block Campus.http://buildtheblock.com.
The sculptures would be a major tourist attraction.
Manufacturing Matters
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/10/why-manufacturing-still-matters/
The Beige Book
What is the Beige Book?
The “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District,” report commonly known as the Beige Book, is published eight times per year. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its District through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources. The Beige Book summarizes this information by District and sector. An overall summary of the twelve district reports is prepared by a designated Federal Reserve Bank on a rotating basis.
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http://www.federalreserve.gov/FOMC/BeigeBook/2011/20111130/default.htm
http://www.economicdevelopmentnews.com/
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