Link to Kentucky Atlas

Here is a another great book about Kentucky. Check out the description

Book Description
Rely on the Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer for the utmost in trip planning and backcountry access. Contains topographic maps with unbeatable detail, plus gazetteer information on great places to go and things to do. Scale equals 1:182,000 or 1″=2.9 miles. Contour Interval 60′ or 120′, depending on terrain. Each page covers 29.7 miles x 40.2 miles and includes GPS Grids and tick marks. 49 pages of maps, with 64 total pages. Gazetteer categories include Attractions, Biking, Campgrounds, Covered bridges, Fishing, Hiking, Historic sites, Hunting, National lands, Paddling, Scenic drives, State lands, Unique natural features, and Wildlife viewing.

Link to Scenic Driving Kentucky

Are you wanting to know more about Kentucky? Do you like to get out and see the sites? Check this out.
Here is a great book too check out if you are into the good ole “Sunday drive”.
The book outlines several scenic byways of Kentucky’s backroads. Here is a descrption.

Book Description
Scenic Driving Kentucky accompanies you on 37 drives through some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. From Totz to Firebrick and Rabbit Hash to Monkey’s Eyebrow, you will see the magnificent horse barns in the Bluegrass country, covered bridges, and the rugged beauty of Red River Gorge. In the Eastern mountains travel the Country Music Highway, visit Grayson and Paintsville Lakes, and take in the beautiful mountain scenery along Kentucky 32 between Louisa and Morehead. In addition to the scenery, you will read about the blue people of Troublesome Creek, the real inventor of radio, the mummies of Mammoth Cave, the tortuous journeys of Mary Ingles and Jenny Wiley, and much, much more. This FalconGuide provides comprehensive route descriptions, including travel information on local services, best seasons to travel, historic sites, parks, preserves, and more. So pack up the car, grab your camera and Scenic Driving Kentucky, and explore the land of Daniel Boone and Colonel Sanders.

News of the Day

Kentucky: Bad portent for the GOP?

A taste of the article

Ben Chandler, a former Democratic state attorney general who just three months ago lost a bid for the governor’s mansion, earned a measure of revenge by winning the vacant congressional seat of Ernie Fletcher, the Republican who trounced him in November’s gubernatorial race. “I know what it’s like to be on the other side and it feels pretty good to be on this side tonight,” Mr. Chandler told a cheering crowd at the National Guard armory in Richmond. “It’s been a wild ride for me and my family the last year and a half.”

Frontline’ shows how the rich get richer
Check out this article from the Courier Journal it talks about a show that is airing on KET2 tonite.
Here is a quote

“If you were a big American corporation, bank or business, though, you wouldn’t have to fret because you could make billions in profits and not pay a cent in taxes.”

I find it very interesting how corporate america has been using the loophole system to get out of paying taxes. Maybe the country would be in massive debt if everyone did pay a fair share.
Check out this quote

“A former head of the Internal Revenue Service estimates that honest taxpayers fork over 15 percent more than they should have to because of huge loopholes in the tax laws.”

And this

“So if everybody knows about this swindle, why isn’t anybody doing something about it?

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has made no moves to correct the situation. “Frontline” says the GOP-dominated Senate has passed broad tax reforms legislation, but the Bush administration and powerful interests, which reap billions by the con games, oppose the reforms, which so far have gone nowhere.”

Kentucky Man Killed Trying To Flee Police
Also, I still cannot believe the people think the police won’t shoot if you run from them. They have guns they are trained to use the guns and they will shoot you. If you have done something wrong and you get caught don’t run, you will get shot!
Granted this guy just ran from the police but the same prinicple applies. Be smart Don’t Run.

Stop Politicians from changing parties
Bill would allow suing party-switching officials

I absolutely agree with this law. Too often you vote for someone and they decide to “change” their politcal affiliation. I believe if they wish to change their party then they should quit and have to rerun for the office during the next election. If they switch they are no longer supporting the people that elected them into office.