CASH MOB COMES TO COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET

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Cash Mob NKY launched its first effort Saturday morning with the Covington Farmers Market as the target. The goal of a cash mob is to attract an inordinate number of people to a struggling business or endeavor and to give them a cash infusion and to introduce them to new customers. Click here to follow the group on Facebook so that you know when the next event is scheduled. It is very important to shop local!

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The Cash Mob attracted about twenty new people to the Farmers Market today and the organizer says he hopes to grow from there.
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NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING 23 AUGUST

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THE MIKE FINK MAY OPEN BY OPENING DAY NEXT SPRING

A partnership that once led to the opening of the old TGI Fridays at Covington Landing is together again, this time to reopen the Mike Fink floating restaurant. "We just want to serve great food. We want to be your neighborhood restaurant."

Full story: The River City News 

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SPEAKING OF COVINGTON LANDING...

Today at the Landing, come down and enjoy the food trucks and street food for lunch. It's a beautiful day for it!

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TALL STACKS TO RETURN TO THE RIVERFRONT IN 2014

It was supposed to be next year, but it will be welcomed whenever it does come back:

“We’re 12-plus months away. And, we’re only one-quarter of the way along with our fund-raising,” Craig said. “So, rather than risk losing money or putting on an event that is not up to meeting the expectations of the community, we’ll shoot instead for 2014.” The 2014 edition will be the seventh installment of the Tall Stacks Music, Arts & Heritage Festival. First held in 1988 to celebrate Cincinnati’s bicentennial, Tall Stacks honors the city’s historic links with steamboats and music. During the 19th century, Cincinnati was the steamboat-building capital of the world. All forms of American music traveled on those boats and passed through this inland, Midwestern port.

Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Cliff Radel 
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HOLMES LAGS WAY BEHIND IN JUST RELEASED ACT SCORES 
The results of last year's ACT scores place Holmes High School near the very bottom, though there was a modest increase over 2011's results. Holmes ranked 225 out of 230 schools in overall composite ACT scores. The results, along with those of surrounding schools, at the link.

Full story: The River City News 

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SEE ALSO: Teach For America teacher assigned to Holmes Middle School Cincinnati Enquirer 

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SEE ALSO: Photos from the first day of school Wednesday for Covington Independent Public Schools Facebook 

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SEE ALSO: Does America have too many college graduates? The Atlantic 

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DON'T MISS WEDNESDAY'S JAM-PACKED NEWS DAY...

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CITY COMMISSION RECAP: PART ONE

"The commission is not authorized to consider this." A reporter from the Cincinnati Enquirer took exception to an item on Tuesday night's city commission agenda and took his case to the podium. One commissioner threatened to have him removed from the meeting. What went down, and what the agenda item was about, at the link.

Full story: The River City News 

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CITY COMMISSION RECAP: PART TWO

The community development department will lose its second top manager in the past two months; All the dollars set aside for rehabbing upper floors of Downtown buildings are claimed; Your full Covington Commission recap -- at the link.

Full story: The River City News 

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WEDNESDAY HEADLINES

A second food truck invasion is scheduled for Thursday; What is the Covington Police Department's new D-Team?; Plus, "Covington is really stepping out to improve economic development in the region." Those stories and tons more at the link!
Full story: The River City News 
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KY MAN KILLED WHILE LOGGING, MAKES FINAL CALL TO MOTHER
Oh my God, this story. A man working on a logging project in Rowan County was killed, one month before his wedding:

It's being called a freak accident, "As he was cutting the timber, the tree that he cut fell against another tree, caught the top of that tree and basically lifted the bottom of that tree up. It pushed him over and caught him between the dozer blade and the tree, itself," described Sgt. Jim Bowling of the Kentucky State Police.

Full story: WKYT via WKRC 
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Just before he passed away, a friend was able to call the victim's mother so that she could speak to her son one last time:

"My cell phone rang and I didn't recognize the number. Normally I wouldn't pick it up, but I think the Lord just said 'You need to answer that phone'," she said.
The mother and son talked one last time for several minutes.
"He told me he loved me and his Nanny, that's my mom, and that he loved Tiphanie and he wanted me to call and tell her that.I said 'Hang in there son, Mommy loves you. Pray...fight...help is on the way'," said Tackitt.

More with video: WKYT 
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Attorney General Jack Conway says he won't run for Senator in 2014 but Auditor Adam Edelen won't rule it out WFPL 
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Senators McConnell & Paul like some parts of Obamacare, if you can imagine! WFPL 
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What is behind the Kentucky Kingdom stalemate? WDRB 
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RECALL: Smoked salmon sold in Kentucky WBKO 
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KY parents accused of selling pot to their teenage son WKYT 
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Uh Oh: Is there trouble with UK's top basketball recruit Nerlens Noel? Sports Illustrated 
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MUST SEE: Angry Kentucky bird takes on biker, neighbor WLWT 
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SEIZED FIREWORKS RETURNING TO COVINGTON
This has been a great story to follow:

A federal judge has demanded the ATF return legal fireworks it seized from a Northern Kentucky dealer and said the only reason he wasn’t fining the agency was because they are protected by their status as a government body.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives “engaged in bad-faith conduct,” U.S. District Judge David Bunning wrote in an order issued Tuesday. He first ordered the agency to return the items three years and five months ago.

Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Jim Hannah 
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ATTORNEY ERIC DETERS RESIGNS FROM TALK SHOW
He posted to Facebook this morning:

I begin thinking about a back up for me for Court trials (begin before nine) and a much needed vacation. In that process, Rob Williams ignored a series of emails I sent him. I recommended Dr. Kurtzman or Rick Robinson. The next thing I knew, Rob told me who would be my back up: Dean Mucchio. Didn’t know him. Never heard of him. Never discussed. No input from me. I was angry. When I stood up to this, the station said OK, you report to Bob Herrion, not Rob Williams. I was also asked to help sell advertising. I agreed to give leads and I did, but man, I was already doing enough! Sales calls? No way. The Bulldog is a talk show host and lawyer, not a radio salesman.
Yesterday, after my show I had to get to Boone County for Court. Bob asked me if I had a minute going out the door. I said no I had to get to Court. Later I called and texted. Bob texted me he wanted me to know going forward I would take direction from Rob Williams. I refused. I resigned. I hoped the station would reconsider and I would withdraw my resignation. They didn’t. I didn’t. As of ten minutes ago, after hearing Dean, I asked Jon if he was sure about his decision. So my run at Realtalk 1160 is over only because I resigned rather than take direction from Rob Williams a person who professionally I do not believe knows “good radio” more than me, who learned it from Willie. Sorry. That’s how I feel. After listening to the person he chose as my back up I’m proven right.
In complete candor, also after doing the show for over a year on a small station, I believe I took it as far as I could go. I have a great law practice with great clients. I expect a television deal very soon. By the way, my resignation has nothing to do with this. I can’t say more except a contract is being written by “them.” It’s a real big deal.
Remember when I left WLW over a year ago? I said I’d finish a couple books I was writing. Days later I was back on the radio. One station already has called me. I have a meeting Friday. We will see. I love radio superbity.

Full post: Facebook 
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BECAUSE OF CORN SHORTAGE, KY FARMER FEEDS CANDY TO CATTLE
I'd graze with these cattle:

The worst drought in decades has destroyed more than half the U.S. corn crop, pushing prices to record levels and squeezing livestock owners as they struggle to feed their herds.
To cope, one Kentucky cattle farmer has turned to a child-tested way to fatten his 1,400 cows: candy.
"It's so hard to make any money when corn is eight or nine dollars a bushel," said Nick Smith, co-owner of United Livestock Commodities in Mayfield, Ky.
The chocolate and other sweet stuff was rejected by retailers. It makes up 5% to 8% of the cattle's feed ration, Smith said. The rest includes roughage and distillers grain, an ethanol byproduct.

Full story: The Los Angeles Times 
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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN AND AROUND COVINGTON...
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NKY CASH MOB IS COMING TO COVINGTON ON SATURDAY... BUT FOR WHO?
Cash Mob likes to keep its beneficiary a secret, but here are some updated details that may limit the scope:

Hello Cash Mobbers! Our meetup location is now set! We will be meeting in the parking lot at 3rd and Greenup just East of the "Ascent" Building. It is just a few steps North of Third on the West side of the street. Please be there by 10:45. We will be walking to our location at 11 am sharp.
As there are some new additions to our group and expect more interest as we get closer to the weekend, I want to share the concept of a Cash Mob briefly.
Cash Mob offers community members a way to have a positive impact on the local economy through consumerism. We know that money spent at locally owned shops impacts the local economy far greater than money spent at the big box stores. In fact 15% more of the money spent locally, stays local. Participating in mobs is great in that gives the local shop a quick infusion of money and introduces this location to people who may just drive by. It also helps reinforce the "Buy Local" mentality that will hopefully impact your consumerism as a general rule and not just once a month at the Mobs.

Sounds like the Covington Farmers Market may be in for some added traffic this weekend... 
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Speaking of the Farmers Market... Did you know that it is one of the NKY markets that accept WIC? NKY Health Dept 
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HOLMES HIGH SCHOOLS HOSTS CROSS COUNTRY MEET
This is going to be really awesome to see a bunch of high school kids competing in an urban area, so come down and support the Bulldogs or your favorite school. The course includes the Licking River Greenway & Trails which is cool. Also, the team is looking for volunteers, so if you can help out, go to the Holmes Cross Country Facebook page.
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DEMOCRATS HOST PICNIC SUNDAY
From the Kenton County Democratic Club:

Announcing the Guest Speakers this year at The Kenton County Democrat Club Picnic ! Our first speaker will be Lisa Wells, a Covington Attorney and On Air Host and The Only Democrat on WLW RADIO, followed by Colmon Eldridge the National President of The Young Democrats of America! The Picnic will be August 26th from Noon to 4pm with the speakers along with Bill Adkins our Candidate for Congress and Jim Noll our Candidate for Senate. The speakers will start at 1:45. The Fireman's Hall at 23rd and Howell in covington is the location of the Picnic. Plenty of parking is available. Admission is $20. Please make your reservations NOW!!! Call me at 859-750-8883 or Linda Hornsby at 261-3045. The time is NOW to step up and support your Democrats! Our Regular meeting in September will also be our annual visit at The Atwood Hill Winery just south of Independence. See you there!!

State Representative Arnold Simpson has donated a pair of UK basketball tickets for the event -- so go down and get your chance to win them.

NEWS ROUND-UP -- SATURDAY 18 AUGUST

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CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THREATENED OVER SCHOOL BOARD SEAT

The saga of the vacant school board seat takes another turn as it appears there may be yet another change to the ballot and a lawyer is threatening a class action lawsuit on behalf of Covington voters. Hear from the County Clerk and the attorney at the link.

Full story: The River City News 

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DON'T MISS FRIDAY'S NEWS!

School board candidates (and an attorney) engage in debate over sudden election for vacated seat; Check out some of the awesome items on the menu at Piper's (opening in Mainstrasse soon); Plus, are you ready for some high school football? It's back tonight with defending champs Holy Cross in action.

The RC News: Friday Round-Up 

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WILL WRITE-IN CANDIDATES SLOW THE REPORTING OF ELECTION RESULTS?

Yes. With the news that Alan "Chip" Terry has decided to enter the race for Covington City Commission as a write-in candidate and the enthusiasm with which the announcement was received possibly making him a viable candidate, election results reporting could be slow on November 6. In fact, Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe tells The River City News that we won't know how many votes Terry and other write-in candidates receive until possibly the next day. Terry's addition to the race gives Covington nine choices to fill the four seats available. Other potential write-in candidates for any local office have until October 26 to declare their candidacies.

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JUDGE-EXECUTIVE EXPLAINS $85 FEE TO PAY FOR NEW DISPATCH CENTER

Kenton County Judge-Executive Steve Arlinghaus penned an op-ed piece for the Cincinnati Enquirer to explain how property owners will now be saddled with an $85 fee to pay for the consolidated 911 emergency dispatch center since the proposed $6 monthly fee on all Duke Energy bills was shot down by the County Commission:

I, along with Commissioner Jon Draud, voted to place the fee of $6 per month on every electric bill in the county to pay for 911 dispatch services. Doing so on the electric bill would allow us to capture the largest number of users, property owners and renters alike in order to keep the cost as minimal as possible.
Duke Energy and Owen Rural Electric argued we lacked authority to place such a fee on utility bills, that only the state could do so. Our County Attorney Garry Edmondson disagreed, arguing we are a branch of state government, which I too agree. That being said, I still needed the majority of the Fiscal Court to agree.
Two commissioners, Kris Knochelmann and Beth Sewell, did not agree with placing the fee on the electric bills, and both voted against it. Their blocking this ordinance required the less appealing option of placing the $85 annual fee on real property parcels and granting renters in this county a free pass.

Covington's dispatch center is expected to "go out of business" next month and join the Kenton County operation.
Full story: The Cincinnati Enquirer 
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WORK TO BEGIN THIS WEEKEND ON PLAYGROUND THAT BURNED
Here is an update on the Sixth District School playground which was destroyed by arson earlier this summer:

Due to the nature of insurance coverage and the safety issues surrounding the area that was burned, the decision was made to have a local company come in and take care of the re-construction of the area where the re-build will take place, as well as the installation of the new structures and new ground covering. The company will not only be adding a new structure to where the destroyed section of the playground was, but they will also be slightly expanding the space and adding additional play "stations" and activities around the entire perimeter of the complete playground so that there are more things for the kids to do.

This weekend, the US Navy Seabees, Unit NMCB26, will be installing a brand new swing set! The kids at Sixth will now have 10 swings instead of just 4! We are so thankful that the US Navy has volunteered to help us with this engineering feat!

We anticipate that the new playground and swing set will be ready to enjoy by early September!

We do plan to have a Grand Re-Opening Event after school starts. We want to make sure to include the children of Sixth District in our celebration, as well as the community, our sponsors and community partners, and city officials. Details and invitations will be sent out once we start the event planning process. Look for announcements in late September/early October!

More projects planned for this year include an educational black top mural, new litter prevention and recycling program, and a raised-bed learning garden! We also plan on repairing the marquee in front of the school and continue the beautification through additional planting and gardens throughout the park and playground area. We will keep you informed as these projects are planned and hope that you will join us!

The message came from Heather Abbott, chairperson of the BEST partnership between Sixth District and Gateway College.

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Gov. Beshear sets special election to replace US Rep. Geoff Davis for the same day as the general election Herald-Leader 
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New NKU President: We will compete Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Black eye for state worker safety enforcement I Watch News 
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More details on Kentucky-India coal deal WFPL 
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Video: Gov. Beshear discusses tax reform commission YouTube 
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Proposed law would end battle between state and Christian health care exchange WFPL 
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KY Agriculture Commissioner fires leftover official from Richie Farmer's administration Courier-Journal 
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Kentucky Sikhs hope to spread understanding Courier-Journal 
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Coach Cal, Kentucky Sports Radio raise serious cash for West Liberty's tornado recovery efforts WKYT 
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WNKU drops late night host Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Kentucky man to attempt world record ax juggle WXIX 
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Gettin' lucky in Kentucky: After a lucrative Powerball ticket was sold in Erlanger, a $250,000 winning lotto ticket was sold in Florence right after WXIX 
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273.3 LB watermelon wins Kentucky blue ribbon WKYT 
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SO, WHAT'S UP WITH THE CANTALOUPES TRYING TO KILL US ALL?
Look out:

Public Advised to Avoid Eating Melons Grown in Southwestern Indiana
The Department for Public Health (DPH) today reported that cantaloupes tested in the state public health laboratory carry the same strain of Salmonella associated with a statewide outbreak that health officials say is still ongoing.
The salmonellosis outbreak, which has sickened at least 50 Kentuckians and been associated with two deaths, began in early July. Through an epidemiological investigation and confirmatory lab testing, Kentucky public health officials determined that cantaloupes, which evidence indicates were grown in southwestern Indiana but purchased in Kentucky, carried the same strain of Salmonella determined to be the cause of an ongoing outbreak of infection. Salmonellosis cases caused by the outbreak strain have also been reported in other states. In addition, investigation is also continuing into other clusters of salmonella cases in Kentucky, which may be linked to cantaloupe or watermelon consumption.

“Foodborne illness is a serious threat to public health. Consumers are advised to avoid eating cantaloupes from southwestern Indiana, especially if they are at heightened risk for complications from salmonella infection,” said acting Public Health Commissioner Steve Davis, M.D. “In addition, healthcare providers are encouraged to be mindful of patients who may have symptoms consistent with salmonellosis and report all cases to the local health department.”

Read more: press release 
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GO TO THE COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET TODAY!

There will be a canning demonstration, orange safety flags passed out for wheelchairs, Josh Eagle and the Harvest City perform, and nearby at Roebling Point Bookstore is a storm drain marking class. And don't forget that the Covington Farmers Market participates in the WIC program. Thanks to the hard work of the NKY Health Department and the ACHIEVE grant, the market provides matching vouchers to double the spending power for WIC participants.

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COVINGTON QUICKIES

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C-Forward donates funds to early childhood education Facebook 

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PHOTOS: Kenton County Library Covington branch renovations Facebook 

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Holy Cross 69, Dayton 20

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HOW GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE COULD BRING MOVIES TO CINCINNATI

Film production is likely to pick up in Greater Cincinnati this year according to this report:

And while money is a major factor in where movies get made, experts assured me it’s not the only one. Another big way to lure movie production to town is through good, old-fashioned customer service, said Joe Bessacini, vice president for film and TV production incentives with Cast and Crew Entertainment Services, an entertainment industry payroll company in Burbank, Calif.
“Everyone knows everyone here in the industry,” Bessacini told me. “They talk to each other, and as long as they had a positive experience, I think that definitely helps.”

Full story: Business Courier/Lucy May 
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SINGING IN THE CAR MAKES YOU A WORSE DRIVER
Bad news for... me:

The research suggests that singing along requires more mental activity – which draws away some of your attention from the road. Singing drivers were more likely to vary their speeds and to drive at an overall slower rate. Interestingly, the research also shows that singing drivers had significantly less movement within lanes than those not listening to music.

Full story: The Atlantic Cities 
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Seems like a good opportunity to post this hilarious video about singing in a car to an annoyingly popular and catchy hit:

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY MORNING 16 AUGUST

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IRAQIS IN KENTUCKY LINKED TO ATTACK ZONE

An Iraqi refugee living in Kentucky may have supplied materials for roadside bombs used to kill American soldiers in Iraq:

Mohanad Shareef Hammadi, 24, is scheduled for trial Aug. 28, but not in connection with the battlefield deaths of six Pennsylvania National Guardsmen seven years ago. Instead, Hammadi and another Iraqi refugee living in Kentucky, 30-year-old Waad Ramadan Alwan, were charged with trying to send weapons and cash back to al-Qaida in Iraq after they came to the U.S. Alwan has pleaded guilty.

Full story: Associated Press
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DON'T MISS WEDNESDAY EVENING'S NEWS!
An awful KY man breaks a kitten's legs with a golf club (but you can help the kitty); A Covington Police Officer wins an "Officer of the Year" honor; Plus, a Covington real estate agent's unique approach to selling homes has him writing songs about the listings and posting them to YouTube.The RC News: Wednesday Evening Round-Up 
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QUICKIES
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India contract a big deal but won't save Appalachian coal WFPL 
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First seasonal flu cases are found in Kentucky WKYT 
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One of Kentucky's top chefs is indicted for drug trafficking Courier-Journal 
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Kentucky doctors say pill bill is hurting legitimate patients Bluegrass Politics 
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Gov. Beshear pays respects to Chief of Staff Herald-Leader 
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A new proposal is on the table to reopen Kentucky Kingdom amusement park Courier-Journal 
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Video shows Pulaski County Sheriff's depunty's close call with bear WKYT:
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STRONG GROWTH IN KENTUCKY'S PRODUCE MARKET
A new study from the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture finds strong growth in the Commonwealth's produce sector:

...which are likely to exceed a record-breaking $33 million in 2012.

“In terms of some of the production and marketing activity, produce seemed to take a little bit of a backseat (for awhile), but now it seems to be going through a renaissance,” said Tim Woods, agricultural economics extension professor and the principal investigator on the “2012 Kentucky Produce Planting and Marketing Intensions Grower Survey and Outlook.”

Full story: Kentucky Forward 
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CREATIVITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
There is one:

The size of the creative class is "positively and significantly associated with the total of establishment growth in a region, the number of new opened establishments and the expansion of existing establishments," they find. Furthermore, they write that “regions of all sizes primarily experience growth through the creation of new establishments, and that growth is always, significantly, and positively associated with regional creative employment.”
Second, it finds that certain occupations are more important than others when it comes to entrepreneurship. Two in particular are closely related to entrepreneurship at the regional level — management and arts, design, media and entertainment. Indeed, they find that arts, design, media and entertainment occupations are “pretty consistently and strongly related to regional entrepreneurship levels.” Rather than being a product of economic development, as some contend, the study finds that arts, design, media and entertainment function “can be a driver of creativity and entrepreneurship across a region."

Full story: The Atlantic Cities 
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IS YOUR PHONE HELPING GOOGLE MAP TRAFFIC CONDITIONS?
Probably:

This collection and sharing of locational information is the basis behind the traffic-tracking layer on Google Maps. By combining all those devices' location points and detecting the speeds at which they're moving, Google is able to infer how quickly traffic is moving on major streets and highways. Originally launched in 2008, it can be a really useful layer of urban information, representing real-time conditions.

Full story: The Atlantic Cities 
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RANKING THE STATES
Kentucky scores some mixed marks on several new national surveys. Take a look at this map:

All of those states highlighted are among the most... "boring" in America. At the link, find surveys that rate Kentucky among the most obese but also among the cheapest places to live. Oh, and look at this one:

In spite of all our flaws, we still manage to be included among those with the highest amount of "state pride".

Full story: No Upside 

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LOOK AT THESE DARLING ANIMALS AVAILABLE AT THE KENTON CO SHELTER

SEE MORE: The Kenton Co Animal Shelter 

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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND IN COVINGTON!

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Thursday through Sunday...

The US 25 Yard Sale. For details, click here.

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Friday

The Sweett Biscut Comedy Extravaganza (at Newport Syndicate)

For more info, click here.

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Yes You Can at the Covington Farmers Market Saturday

Learn how to do "canning" at the Covington Farmers Market.

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Saturday - Keep Covington Beautiful event

Learn about storm drain marking...

PHOTOS: SATURDAY IN COVINGTON 11 AUG

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Saturday was a perfect day in Covington to enjoy breakfast and pet some animals in Goebel Park during the backpack giveaway, or to party in the street in Helentown, and to hit up the Farmers Market. Check out the photos:

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