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Online Video: NBC pulls YouTube channel

Online Video: NBC pulls YouTube channel
NBC Universal has quietly pulled theofficial channel on YouTube the two companies established last June. Of course, that was a long time ago, in Internet years, and the relationship

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Happy Birthday to Weird Al

“Weird Al” Yankovic celebrates his 48th birthday today.

FW: WKYT – October 23, 2007

> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 23, 2007
>
> ===================================
> WKYT e-news
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> News Updates
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>
> Possible Staph Infection At Lafayette High School
>
> A parent reported a Lafayette High School student was diagnosed
> with a type of staph infection, but officials have not yet
> confirmed it.
>
>
>
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>
> Homeowner Returns Home To Confront Burglar
>
>
> A burglary at a Richmond home today ends up with the suspect coming
> face-to-face with the man who lives there.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Teen Pleads Guilty To Killing Former Teacher
>
> The trial for a Mercer County teenager, charged in the murder of a
> retired school teacher, ended before it ever started on Monday
> morning.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Kentucky Minister Accused Of Causing Deadly Crash
>
> A southern Kentucky minister, known for helping others, is now
> accused of ending a life.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Accused Murderer Competent To Stand Trial
>
> A competency hearing today for a man police say beat a Laurel
> County man to death.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
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>
> After some sunshine early on Monday, skies clouded up quickly and
> some much needed rain moved into Central and Eastern Kentucky on
> Monday afternoon. It appears this will be just what the doctor
> ordered for drought ravaged Kentucky with several days of possible
> rain in our area. A cold front is slowly moving eastward with the
> Gulf of Mexico wide open for business so abundant moisture
> continues to stream northward. The front will check up as a wave of
> low pressure moves in from the west and stalls out over Arkansas
> into the mid week. This will keep the rainfall chances around much
> of this week as it may take until Friday for the low to completely
> clear the area. The heaviest rain could fall into early Tuesday
> with an inch or two of rain possible in a few spots. The scattered
> shower chances and clouds should hold temperatures down, especially
> behind the front with highs falling into the low and mid 50s for
> later this week. By the upcoming weekend, temperatures should
> moderate slightly with pleasantly cool temperatures under partly
> cloudy skies. Enjoy the much needed rain this week…TG
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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FW: WKYT – October 22, 2007

> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 22, 2007
>
> ===================================
> WKYT e-news
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> ===================================
> News Updates
> ===================================
>
> Son Arrested In Scott County Double Murder
>
> Investigators say Anthony Gray murdered James and Vivian Gray.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Search For New EKU President Continues
>
> The interim president at Eastern Kentucky
> University may be
> getting a contract extension.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> AP Poll: Wildcats Fall To 14
>
> Kentucky will now have to find a way to bounce back after a
>
> draining stretch against the S-E-C elite.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Dunbar, Madison County Take Top Honors At State Band Contest
>
> State Contest held in Louisville
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> A gorgeous weekend is here across Central and Eastern Kentucky once
> again. However, Sunday will be quite a bit warmer with near 80
> degree temps across the area. High pressure bringing sunny skies
> today will shift eastward through the day tomorrow and stout
> southerly winds will be the cause of the temperature spike. We will
> begin feeling the effects of the next storm system as early as late
> Monday as scattered storms develop across the area. This next area
> of low pressure looks to accompany another strong cold front for
> the middle of next week. As of right now, this low pressure looks
> to get cut off from the upper-level flow. If this low sits and
> churns just to our west, we will keep rain chances in the forecast
> each and every day this up-coming work week. Regardless, there is a
> potential for good, soaking rain by Tuesday and Wednesday.
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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FW: WKYT – October 21, 2007

> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 21, 2007
>
> ===================================
> WKYT e-news
> ===================================
> ===================================
> News Updates
> ===================================
>
> Wildcats Fall To Gators, Again
>
> Tim Tebow threw for a career-high four
> touchdowns and No. 14
> Florida rebounded from back-to-back losses
> with a 45-37 victory
> over No. 8 Kentucky on Saturday. It was the
> Gators’ 21st straight
> win against the Wildcats.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Parent Arrested At High School Game For Football Field Fight
>
> A Kentucky man is arrested after police say he hit a high school
> football player during a game in Garrard County.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Governor Lifts Statewide Burn Ban
>
> Burning regulations remain in effect.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Man Found Murdered At Boat Ramp
>
> An investigation underway in Allen County after a man is found
> murdered at a boat ramp.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Man charged with marijuana trafficking “of interest” in murder case
>
>
> Authorities found “sophisticated and elaborate” marijuana growing
> operation
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> A gorgeous weekend is here across Central and Eastern Kentucky once
> again. However, Sunday will be quite a bit warmer with near 80
> degree temps across the area. High pressure bringing sunny skies
> today will shift eastward through the day tomorrow and stout
> southerly winds will be the cause of the temperature spike. We will
> begin feeling the effects of the next storm system as early as late
> Monday as scattered storms develop across the area. This next area
> of low pressure looks to accompany another strong cold front for
> the middle of next week. As of right now, this low pressure looks
> to get cut off from the upper-level flow. If this low sits and
> churns just to our west, we will keep rain chances in the forecast
> each and every day this up-coming work week. Regardless, there is a
> potential for good, soaking rain by Tuesday and Wednesday.
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
>
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Meebo extension for Firefox

Meebo has created a neat little Firefox extension, which will hopefully grow into something even better. Currently, the extension loads in the sidebar, and displays the user’s buddy list. The sidebar buddy list also displays the recent text from a contact. The extension also notifies the user of messages and contacts in the statusbar.
Drawbacks: You still need to have a tab open for meebo. *sigh* But the team states in the message window that pops in the meebo environment upon successful install and login, that they are in the works of tackling this issue–they hope to enable all communications to rely on the sidebar, and not the normal web interface. So, for the time being, I’m gonna keep the extension installed, and check for updates, but I don’t think I’ll take advantage of the sidebar, until they come up with something better.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

ORANGE IN-WASHINGTON IN-SCOTT IN- JEFFERSON IN-DUBOIS IN- CRAWFORD IN- PERRY IN-HARRISON IN-FLOYD IN-CLARK IN- HANCOCK KY- BRECKINRIDGE KY-MEADE KY- OHIO KY-GRAYSON KY-HARDIN KY-BULLITT KY- JEFFERSON KY-OLDHAM KY-TRIMBLE KY- HENRY KY-SHELBY KY-FRANKLIN KY- SCOTT KY-HARRISON KY-SPENCER KY-ANDERSON KY- WOODFORD KY- FAYETTE KY-BOURBON KY- NICHOLAS KY-NELSON KY-WASHINGTON KY- MERCER KY-JESSAMINE KY-CLARK KY-LARUE KY-MARION KY-BOYLE KY- GARRARD KY- MADISON KY-BUTLER KY-EDMONSON KY-HART KY-GREEN KY- TAYLOR KY-CASEY KY- LINCOLN KY-LOGAN KY-WARREN KY-SIMPSON KY- ALLEN KY-BARREN KY-MONROE KY- METCALFE KY-ADAIR KY-RUSSELL KY- CUMBERLAND KY-CLINTON KY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…PAOLI…SALEM… SCOTTSBURG…MADISON… JASPER… MARENGO…TELL CITY…CORYDON…NEW ALBANY… JEFFERSONVILLE… HAWESVILLE…HARDINSBURG… BRANDENBURG… BEAVER DAM… LEITCHFIELD…ELIZABETHTOWN…FORT KNOX… MOUNT WASHINGTON… SHEPHERDSVILLE…LOUISVILLE…LA GRANGE… BEDFORD…NEW CASTLE… SHELBYVILLE…FRANKFORT… GEORGETOWN… CYNTHIANA… TAYLORSVILLE…LAWRENCEBURG… VERSAILLES… LEXINGTON…PARIS… CARLISLE…BARDSTOWN…SPRINGFIELD… HARRODSBURG…NICHOLASVILLE… WINCHESTER…HODGENVILLE… LEBANON… DANVILLE…LANCASTER…RICHMOND… MORGANTOWN… BROWNSVILLE… MUNFORDVILLE…GREENSBURG… CAMPBELLSVILLE… LIBERTY…STANFORD… RUSSELLVILLE…BOWLING GREEN… FRANKLIN… SCOTTSVILLE…GLASGOW… TOMPKINSVILLE…EDMONTON…COLUMBIA… JAMESTOWN…BURKESVILLE…ALBANY 530 AM EDT TUE OCT 23 2007 /430 AM CDT TUE OCT 23 2007/

RAIN…HEAVY AT TIMES…WILL CONTINUE OVER SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY THROUGH THE MORNING COMMUTE. THROUGH 8 AM EDT… WIDESPREAD ONE HALF INCH AMOUNTS ARE EXPECTED WITH SEVERAL LOCATIONS ACROSS CENTRAL KENTUCKY FROM BOWLING GREEN TO ELIZABETHTOWN TO LOUISVILLE TO NEW CASTLE…GETTING FROM 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN.

WITH THIS ADDITIONAL RAINFALL…EXPECT HEAVY PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS WHICH MAY RESULT IN HYDROPLANING. SLOW DOWN AND ALLOW EXTRA ROOM BETWEEN YOU AND THE NEXT VEHICLE.

My Response to a Letter to the Editor

The Cynthiana Democrat published an interesting little letter this week, in which a woman voiced her complaints of an upcoming scheduled training exercise, where the Cynthiana Fire Department will be burning a building located on Walnut Street. Her letter reads as follows:

To the editor:

This letter is to inform the tax paying citizens of Cynthiana that on Nov.10, and 11, 2007, the City of Cynthiana has authorized the fire department to conduct a controlled burning of the properties located at 105 and 103 N. Walnut St. as a training exercise for the fire department and numerous other fire departments.

The public safety commissioner has said that because it is a controlled burn and that because they are not going to use gasoline as a fire starter that there will be no smoke. I am over 50 years old and have never seen a fire without smoke, no matter what it is started with. The buildings are vinyl sided and will give off plastic-like smoke some of the worst kind.

I was under the impression that the city commission was elected to look after the interest of the taxpayers. I am a taxpayer, as are a lot of your readers, and if they allow this to happen in the city limits they are putting tax payers property and health at great risk. I intend to legally hold the St. Edwards Catholic Church, City of Cynthiana, Cynthiana Fire Department and the State Fire Marshall responsible for any and all damages that I incur health or property wise.

We have all lived with the aftermath of fires: smoke smells, burnt building hulls and physical injury so I ask the question: Do we want to on purpose?

Martha Whitaker

While Ms. Whitaker raises a good point, that there will be some element of smoke caused by the fire, and that there may be an unpleasant aroma that will fill the town, she seems to be a little out of touch with her own words. She said that the “city commission was elected to look after the interest of the taxpayers.” Very true. That would be why the commission has allowed the fire department to burn these structures–for training. Fortunately, our city departments do not see many fires in the town, however, this causes a bit of a problem, as well. Without having a grand experience in fighting fires, and performing rescues and recovery, our men and women’s skills can lose their edge. So, which would you prefer, a team of men and women daringly entering a blaze to save you with little to no actual experience, or a team who has a few fires under their belt?
Also, on the initial burns, the buildings will be well under control, meaning very little fire and smoke–the department will want to keep these elements to a minimum, so that they can make use of the structures during the exercise. Large flames and smoke come only from a fire which has gone out of control, and has not been cared for from the beginning, has not been limited from growth. The greatest problem which shall effect the area will most likely be steam, from the continuous wetting of the building.
And, I believe that her claim to inform the public of the scheduled burning comes a bit late. I know of one instance where the public had been informed prior to her amazing announcement–on the morning of October 9, Rick Schwartz made the announcement on WCYN’s Coffeebreak.
So, to Ms. Whitaker, I hope that if you are so inclined to try and halt the burn, for concerns of your health and property, then please, do so by addressing your complaints to the city commission, or the state fire commission. And while you do so, please pray that neither you, nor anyone else within Cynthiana’s limits shall ever need the aid of a well trained fire department.

EFF Interviewed About Their Case Against AT&T

EFF Interviewed About Their Case Against AT&T
ntk writes “Glenn Greenwald from Salon has a long, informative interview with Cindy Cohn, the EFF attorney leading the suit against AT&T over their warrantless wiretapping of their customers. It talks about why the White House is pushing for retroactive immunity against the telco, what the suit has revealed so far, and how little Congressfolk appear to know about how Internet traffic is being monitored.”

This Week's Democrat

Here’s the headlines, ripped from the pages of this week’s edition of The Cynthiana Democrat:

BREAKING NEWS: Man hunt for Berry Bank robbery suspect
The Farmers National Bank Berry Branch was robbed Friday morning and an all-out man hunt is underway.
Leaders wage war on drugs: U.S. attorney says Cynthiana drug problem not unique, but a problem nonetheless
The messages delivered at a drug awareness meeting Monday night were simple: The demand for drugs must be decreased and the public has to get involved in fighting the spread of drug use and sales.

Child predator case to go to trial Dec. 10
A Dec. 10 trial date has been set for Thomas Vascotto, who was charged as a sexual predator in Pennsylvania.

Beating victim Id’s teen suspect
After having been the victim of two apparent beatings earlier in the year, Obie Roberts has been beat up again. This time, there is a suspect.

HCHS band bound for state semifinals
The Harrison County High School Marching Band is headed to the semi-final round of the state band competition on Saturday.

Arrest made in Saturday gunfire incident
Police arrested Miller A. Commodore Saturday after they said he fired a shot while standing with a large group of people at Mill and Poplar streets.

Cooking School to offer holiday meal ideas
Taste of Home culinary specialists know people are trying to eat healthier, but one of the biggest pitfalls maybe the trip to the grocery store. A quick stop at the supermarket on the way home from work is often a “grab-and-go” event. Shopping on an empty stomach invites impulse buying, while good nutrition is sacrificed to meet harried schedules. The old adage of “eating with your eyes first” seems truer than ever today.

Getting ready to leave: Deployment of local Guard unit eminent
Soldiers in the local National Guard unit are undergoing training for deployment to Afghanistan in the near future.

Also in this week’s edition:

*Trick or treat is Wednesday, Oct. 31

*Project Graduation meeting is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria

*Friends of Griffith Tavern have open house

*Fire prevention coloring contest winners pictured

For all the details, subscribe today to the Cynthiana Democrat.