There are new Metro Animal Services nightmares that will hit the presses soon. I’m so tired of their bullshit. Is everyone else so tired of their bullshit that you’re willing to say bullshit instead of bullshiz? [What A Farce]
Joe Gerth said “website” instead of “Web site” in a story last night. He should [...]

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We’re nearing the end of the Second Annual Golden Poo Awards and you should drop your nominations in as soon as possible. Only two more categories remain. [Page One]
Maybe some day Hal Heiner will wake the hell up, recant, apologize and make amends for his SERIOUS STUPIDITY. If he doesn’t, he’ll lose the mayoral [...]

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Wanna be part of the Louisville Botanical Garden & Conservatory? Here’s your opportunity. [Consuming Louisville]
Who do you trust on Wall Street Reform? Jim Bunning or John Yarmuth? [Joe Arnold]
Apparently, I’m the devil for not talking about My Morning Jacket’s planned show at the arena in October. So here’s a link for you. [...]

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The Kentucky State Fair announced free concerts for 2010. You get what you pay for. M.C. Hammer and Joan Jett. [Click the Clicky]
The press won’t be allowed to speak to Karen Sypher during the trial. [H-L]
The 4th annual Shotgun Festival is this Saturday in Germantown. You going? [Consuming Louisville]
Branden Klayko has officially [...]

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Slow news day, indeed.
That said, I must share some stuff I personally enjoy:
What do you mean there’s a Ben Sollee movie coming out next week? Cannot. Wait. Saw God by the river. [Wooden Box]
Make sure you listen to this Mountain Stage performance of Sollee. [NPR]
He’s at the Speed Museum’s ‘Art [...]

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Love Béla Fleck?
Here’s your chance to win tickets to see Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer – three of the world’s most honored and acclaimed musicians – live in concert. This Friday at the Brown Theatre. 8:00 P.M. Eastern.
Here’s a video of the trio at Cargegie Hall in April:

Want tickets? [...]

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Yes, the VV HQ has the Metro Council budget hearings on while the work is going on. It’s a sacrifice we’re making for you.
Edits at WFPL: Public radio’s WFPL has re-launched its news blog, a project headed up by Gabe Bullard. Let’s hope Gabe can keep up the ambitious production pace of its first few [...]

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Now that was quite a Memorial Day weekend. You got out there and set attendance records, and got some yardwork done too. And at the risk of going all “Possibility City” on you, it was a great time to live here.
The crowd estimate for the Mayor’s Hike & Bike was about 2,000, though one of [...]

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This weekend is the 18th Annual Kentucky Reggae Festival at the Water Tower.
It’s not just a bunch of local bands playing Bob Marley covers, either. Organizers of the event take the Jamaican heritage of reggae seriously, lining up eight authentic bands (many with true Jamaicans in their ranks), serving genuine Jamaican food and offering up [...]

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Updates and a look ahead . .. .
Otis and Raider: We’re happy to report that Otis my dog and Raider the cat found a great new home, thanks to a loyal reader.  To all who expressed concern and volunteered to help, thank you.
Rachel: After a record-setting long shot won the Derby, no one was surprised [...]

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