by Michael Monks
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SEMINAR TO INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN COVINGTON SCHOOLS
Covington & Newport school districts have teamed up for a seminar to increase parent and adult involvement in their respective systems:
April Roberts-Traywick, community support coordinator with the committee’s Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL) said the seminar in meant to give parents and other adults interested in getting more involved and being an advocate for education the knowledge they need.The seminar will be held at the Center for Great Neighborhoods. More details at the link.
The seminar provides information about the schools, learning styles, social assets, education standards and issues each school is facing.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Amanda Joering Alley
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VIDEO SHOWS COVINGTON STUDENTS AGAINST GRAFFITI
This was posted by the Center for Great Neighborhoods and features students from Latonia Elementary School. The kids are members of BLOCK (Born Leaders of Covington, Kentucky):
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SEE ALSO: Kentucky schools to track students' body mass index:
In a nod to the growing problem of childhood obesity, the state Board of Education recently approved a proposal that would require schools to calculate and record a child’s body mass index, which relates to body fat. At the same time, the proposal also eliminates a decades-long practice of checking middle-school students for signs of the spine condition scoliosis.Courier-Journal/Janet Cappiello
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SEE ALSO: Senator Rand Paul applauds No Child Left Behind decision Click Here
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR AREA TILL NOON TOMORROW
The snow has been coming down since noon today, though most reports did not anticipate precipitation until closer to 3:00PM. So, drive safely out there.
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| Snow accumulating today in Peaselburg |
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| Even in the snow, public workers tend to the streets |
CONGRESSTIONAL REDISTRICTING PASSES IN FRANKFORT
First the House:
“What we are doing today is passing a congressional district map that will take effect in 2014,” Hoover said. “Reopening filing deadlines is one of the most egregious abuses of power.” Hoover repeatedly said he would support the plan. But he said it set a dangerous precedent.cn|2/Ryan Alessi
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State Rep. Alecia Webb-Edgington, who is running to represent NKY in Congress, voted against the measure:
"I voted against the Congressional redistricting plan because the lines were clearly drawn in the interest of partisan gamesmanship, and not to best represent the people of Kentucky. I am also deeply disappointed that the redistricting process, which will have major political implications over the next decade, was conducted largely behind closed doors."Webb-Edgington
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In the senate:
A compromise plan to redraw the boundaries of Kentucky’s six congressional districts rocketed through the General Assembly on Friday, ending weeks of deadlock between Senate Republicans and House Democrats. The measure now goes to Gov. Steve Beshear for his signature or veto.Herald-Leader/Jack Brammer
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The new districts:
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BUT WILL THE BULLYING BILL GET MORE SUPPORT?
Another Kentucky teen has killed herself:
Travis Campbell, Miranda’s father, said that his daughter dealt with bullying on a day-to-day basis in school, in connection to her bisexuality. Felty, who knew Miranda for more than two years, also said bullying was a factor in her life.
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CONSERVATIVE BLOGGER GIVES ARNOLD SIMPSON A STANDING OVATION
Marcus Carey who writes Bluegrass Bulletin, a conservative blog, is happy about our Democratic State Representative Arnold Simpson's "Angel Investor Bill":
What a great idea! Now every single house member and each member of the Senate needs to give this bill their full support.Bluegrass Bulletin
Arnold Simpson is a gentleman. He is a calm and steady hand. I have always considered him a friend and even though we might belong to different political parties, we have the same interests at heart, making the world in which we live a better place for our community, our Commonwealth and our children.
I hope that Arnold's bill gets unanimous support at every step of the process.
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OHIO POLITICIAN IN COURT TUESDAY OVER LIAISONS IN KENTON COUNTY
What a mess:
Former Clermont County Commissioner Archie Wilson, charged with two misdemeanors in a drugs-for-sex case in Kentucky, will turn himself in to authorities on Tuesday, according to the office of Garry Edmondson, the Kenton County Attorney.Cincinnati Enquirer
Wilson’s lawyer has agreed to present his client in Kenton County District Court at 9 a.m. Tuesday to be arraigned on charges of soliciting prostitution and trafficking a controlled substance, according to the statement.
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DEAL WITH INSIGHT CABLE HELPS LOUISVILLE BALANCE BUDGET
Interesting:
About $3.5 million will come from a settlement with Insight Communications. The city spent the last year negotiating a new contract with the cable provider. Insight has agreed to give the city the payout and preserve all existing services.WFPL/Gabe Bullard
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WHY IS THIS POSTER OF UK STAR ANTHONY DAVIS CAUSING TROUBLE?
Thousands were handed out for Tuesday night's game against Florida celebrating star Anthony Davis's placement as a contender for national defensive player of the year. But now the posters are popping up on eBay, and the University of Kentucky doesn't want anyone profiting off an amateur athlete (...isn't that what UK does?):
The posters became such a hot item, ESPN sportscaster Dick Vitale begged on air for someone to get him a poster. After being given one, Vitale displayed it during the broadcast. By Friday morning, the posters were selling for as much as $125 on the Internet auction site eBay. Peevy said the school does all it can to stop someone from profiting off of an amateur student-athlete’s image or name.The hypocrisy...
AP via Courier-Journal
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NORTHERN KENTUCKY'S INDOOR FOOTBALL TEAM FOLDS
The NKY Monsters played at the Bank of Kentucky Center:
The team had already held tryouts and announced its 2012 roster, but the source says, " then all of a sudden the money stopped coming with no explanation."FOX 19/Joe Danneman
Confusion: Is this the River Monsters that became just the Monsters? Help out if you know...
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HIT UP THE HOME & REMODELING SHOW THIS WEEKEND IN COVINGTON
It's going on all weekend at the NKY Convention Center:
The show includes exhibitors offering information about home remodeling including landscaping, basement renovation, kitchen and bath makeovers and complete remodeling.NKY Spot
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WOULD YOU LIKE A FURRY VALENTINE?
With a face like this...
...how could you say no? Check out the adoption drive all weekend called My Furry Valentine. The Kenton County Animal Shelter is participating. Bring something warm home!
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JAPAN GIVES KENTUCKY 20 CHERRY BLOSSOM TREES
It's a gesture of thanks to the Kentuckians who helped the Asian country after a devastating earthquake last year:
The gift also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees from Japan to the United States in 1912. The trees dot Washington D.C.’s River Basin and are frequently photographed in the Spring.Herald-Leader/Beth Musgrave
Meanwhile, the Japan/American Society of Kentucky announced it will have its first Cherry Blossom Festival in downtown Lexington in May 2012, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
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Politician seeks treatment before turning himself in after alleged dalliances with hookers & drugs; NKY hopes to recruit entrepreneurs from Pittsburgh to start their businesses here; Winter weather advisory kicks in this afternoon; Click it!
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|POWERBALL JACKPOT'S CASH VALUE IS LARGEST EVER
So... get a ticket? Saturday's jackpot is $325 million and its cash value is a record $202.9 million. I could live with that, how about you?
WKYT
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AMANDA ORLANDO IS BACK ON THE RADIO!
This great news for a great person. Hear the former country music DJ back in the saddle as a new voice on the new country format at 94.1. She was one of the hosts of Cincinnality, a talk/entertainment show that ran for a week last fall and that I had the pleasure of serving as Executive Producer. Love her!
Cincinnati Enquirer/Amanda Orlando
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WHAT THE HELL IS CHUCK WOOLERY'S PROBLEM?
Remember Chuck Woolery? Yeah, I didn't either until the news article linked below. Remember when this Kentucky native was a fun game show host? Now he's this:
Good As You
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Interestingly, it turns out that game show hosts tend to be the conservative sect in Hollywood:
The Daily Beast
So... get a ticket? Saturday's jackpot is $325 million and its cash value is a record $202.9 million. I could live with that, how about you?
WKYT
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AMANDA ORLANDO IS BACK ON THE RADIO!
This great news for a great person. Hear the former country music DJ back in the saddle as a new voice on the new country format at 94.1. She was one of the hosts of Cincinnality, a talk/entertainment show that ran for a week last fall and that I had the pleasure of serving as Executive Producer. Love her!
Cincinnati Enquirer/Amanda Orlando
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WHAT THE HELL IS CHUCK WOOLERY'S PROBLEM?
Remember Chuck Woolery? Yeah, I didn't either until the news article linked below. Remember when this Kentucky native was a fun game show host? Now he's this:
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Yes, there is actually a website called Save Us Chuck Woolery. He's at the big right wing dance party in DC this week and had this to say about civil rights:
"Majority rules," he said, dismissing the idea that minorities need protections. "We were born with natural rights. We don't need civil rights. [African-Americans] don't need civil rights. They don't need them. They have inalienable rights granted by God in the Constitution. I mean, I'm discriminated against all the time. I don't care. It doesn't bother me. [I'm discriminated against] because I'm old. I'm too old to get a job as a game show host. They say, well, the guy's 71 and in five years he'll be 76. And I’m a one per center, and I'm absolutely discriminated against as a one per center."He used to be so charming.
Good As You
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Interestingly, it turns out that game show hosts tend to be the conservative sect in Hollywood:
A tiny island of Reagan Republicanism in the vast sea of liberal Hollywood, television’s greatest arbiters of luck and love—including Chuck Woolery, Drew Carey, Wink Martindale, Merv Griffin, and many others—have regularly loaned their support and opened their wallets to right-wing candidates and causes, collectively donating more than $100,000 since 1998.Even Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek! Interesting.
The Daily Beast
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