Look, I have to admit that this ploy from Jackie Green’s campaign is funny. In a second grade kind of way.

But really? An art contest turning Greg Fischer and Hal Heiner into a two-headed dragon? No wonder 95% of Louisville isn’t taking Green seriously (and I think they should be).
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Did you see this mess last week? Louisville legislator, Larry Clark, worked hard to stifle the bourbon industry in Kentucky. All because of personal bitterness. [Page One]
Former mayoral candidate Fairdale Bigfoot enjoys risotto and has some advice on dealing with the boss at a dinner party. [Consuming Louisville]
Who beat somebody up at [...]

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You know there’s not much about Mayor Jerry Abramson that I enjoy.
But the Hike & Bike? It’s a good thing, for sure. And it takes place on Monday, running from Waterfront Park to Iroquois Park.
Here’s the route this year:

And here’s the agenda:

9:00 A.M. — Booths Open, sign up for door prizes, pick up [...]

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Did you see Rand Paul defend segregated lunch counters on Rachel Maddow last night? No, I’m not remotely exaggerating. [WATCH IT NOW]
If you missed the mayoral victory speeches on Tuesday night, check out Dan Klepal’s story for video. [C-J]
You folks should support this youth rugby league. Just saying. [More C-J]
Greg Fischer’s people are [...]

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Two years later, the Courier-Journal editorial board says what it’s needed to say to the University of Louisville on the Robert Felner scandal. [Wow]
Jack Conway won last night. Guess that endorsement from Gunner made a difference. [Amen]
Lt. Dan better man up immediately and say he’ll back Jack Conway, which he did not do in [...]

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Bicycling Magazine has named Louisville one of the top 50 bike-friendliest cities in the country:
CLICK TO VISIT

Unfortunately for BM, I’m pretty sure Jerry Abramson isn’t directly responsible for the 100-mile Loop that’s 25% complete. Pretty sure it involves a lot of folks.
It’s still great news for Possibility City.

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In case you missed it: Democrat Larry Clark snubbed Francene Cucinello after her passing. [Page One]
According to a release from Congressman John Yarmuth’s office, President Barack Obama is expected to announce an increase in dependent care tax credits for the middle class in his State of the Union address this evening. Yarmuth proposed the [...]

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A personal thanks to radio hostess with the most Francene for talking with my Public Speaking class last night at Brown Mackie College.  All those principles we’ve been talking about — confidence, knowing your material, making eye contact, etc. — she reinforced in a big way.
Media Trouble, Part 1: Didn’t take long for one media [...]

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OK, guess it’s time for getting back to work after a weekend of WorldFest, Green Building Art Show, racquetball, U of L football (thanks, Chris, for the tickets), Bluegrass Music Fest, Biking with the Mayor and some golf.
It was another great success for the Hike & Bike, and really gratifying to hear the Mayor list [...]

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Bill Lamb is always asking for feedback on his on-air editorials. So here’s some.
The other day Lamb was advocating that police start ticketing bicyclists, all because he happens to see some going the wrong way on one-way streets or blowing through stop signs or darting into traffic off sidewalks.
Now, this thinking goes against the general [...]

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