Author Archives: theurbanllama

Republican Tone Turns Dark in Debate

Posted on February 14, 2016 by theurbanllama

Things were testy and acrimonious from the jump Saturday night at the Republican presidential debate in South Carolina. This was going to be tense regardless as the contestants for the GOP presidential nomination had winnowed to six, and separation is … Continue reading →

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Democrats Spar in Milwaukee As Race Heads to South Carolina and Nevada

Posted on February 12, 2016 by theurbanllama

The Democrats convened in Milwaukee, WI last night for the PBS NewsHour Debate. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders sharpened their tones toward one another, with more pointed attacks on their records in an attempt to force contrasts between the two … Continue reading →

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Outsiders Win in New Hampshire

Posted on February 11, 2016 by theurbanllama

Results in the New Hampshire primaries Tuesday night validated the anger and anxiety being felt by voters across America, as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump earned historic wins. Only two states have voted in the presidential nominating process thus … Continue reading →

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Iowa serves its purpose to thin the herd – bring on New Hampshire

Posted on February 9, 2016 by theurbanllama

Hats off to the voters of Iowa. After a year of blather from candidates across the board in both parties, it took the Iowa Caucuses, the nation’s first presidential nominating contest, to hone the focus of the campaign and clear … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Wildcats Thump Florida 80-61

Posted on February 7, 2016 by theurbanllama

It’s always a pleasure to visit Rupp Arena, the Cathedral of college basketball. My brother scored tickets to the Florida game, so we ventured into downtown Lexington Saturday for the 4PM contest. Anymore all of Lexington has a blue hue … Continue reading →

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Grab the Jell-O, the Iowa Caucuses Kick Monday

Posted on January 31, 2016 by theurbanllama

Welcome to Iowa! Every four years the country turns its attention to the Hawkeye State as it serves as the first nominating contest in the race for America’s chief executive. The spectacle of baby kissing and political promises from presidential … Continue reading →

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Smoked BBQ Ribs for Sunday Football

Posted on January 29, 2016 by theurbanllama

Some serious winter snow and NFL playoff football were the perfect excuse to fire up the grill and smoke a couple racks of ribs over the weekend. Sure it’s chilly out. Yes I could go buy some ribs already cooked … Continue reading →

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Balloons by “Up, Up and Away!” Elevate Kentucky State Fair

Posted on December 28, 2015 by theurbanllama

Take more than 20,000 balloons, add in a fashion designer and an engineer and the result is an inflatable make-believe land, culled from some of the most well-known childhood fairy tales. Up, Up & Away! is the husband and wife … Continue reading →

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kynect Braces for Winds of Change

Posted on December 4, 2015 by theurbanllama

It has been a long couple of months for kynect, the state-based insurance exchange that is Kentucky’s flavor of Obamacare. First the Kentucky Health Cooperative, one of the largest insurance providers on the exchange, announced it would shutter its doors … Continue reading →

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Joella’s Hot Chicken Makes One Happy to Cry

Posted on November 6, 2015 by theurbanllama

Fans of fried chicken and spicy goodness have a reason to rejoice, Joella’s Hot Chicken has arrived in Louisville. The two joints known across the globe for hot chicken are located south of Louisville. Gus’s Fried Chicken in Memphis and … Continue reading →

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