Category Archives: News

2015 Forecastle Brings Bands, Bourbon & Healthcare

Posted on August 4, 2015 by theurbanllama

The Forecastle music festival returned to Louisville July 17-19 with its Kentucky-centric take on the outdoor summer music gathering. This is the premier live music event in Kentucky, catering particularly to the alternative music format, but included a healthy dose … Continue reading →

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Lebowski Fest Founder Arrested at Bowling Alley

Posted on July 13, 2015 by theurbanllama

You really couldn’t script this any better if you tried. In 1998, the Coen Brothers released the film “The Big Lebowski,” about two men named Jeffrey Lebowski. One is an out-of-work, lazy, pot smoking, White Russian drinking hippie who is … Continue reading →

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American Pharoah Wins One for the Ages

Posted on July 11, 2015 by theurbanllama

I have to admit I missed the Belmont Stakes on June 6, when American Pharoah secured his third and final victory in the Triple Crown series of horse racing. I had him winning in my trifecta for the Kentucky Derby on May 2, … Continue reading →

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10 Habits That Make You Fat

Posted on July 2, 2015 by theurbanllama

There is no doubt that trying to get fit, get in shape and lose weight is a tough endeavor. To hit your marks really takes self-control in all aspects of life. The obvious task is hitting your workouts, but a lot goes into … Continue reading →

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The King Is Dead – Long Live THE KING!

Posted on June 29, 2015 by theurbanllama

B.B. King has left the building, and there will never be another one like him. King, 89, died at his home in Las Vegas on May 14, 2015, after what is believed to be a series of small strokes related … Continue reading →

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Back On The Road To Lighten The Load

Posted on June 26, 2015 by theurbanllama

I am currently trying to drop 25 pounds, to get from a high weight of 210 pounds, down to around 185. That is a comfortable and reasonable weight for me, and will shift my Body Mass Index from overweight to normal. But at 48-years … Continue reading →

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Social Media Thunderclap Announces Enhanced kynect Mobile App Release

Posted on June 15, 2015 by theurbanllama

Things do change. So much for press releases and newspaper stories. kynect announced the newest edition of its mobile phone app recently with a social media thunderclap. If you don’t know what a thunderclap is, don’t feel bad, you’re not alone… … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Burning

Posted on May 1, 2015 by theurbanllama

It is discouraging to see the images of Baltimore glowing from the fires of violence, but sadly not surprising. Having lived down the road in Washington, DC for 13 years, I was over in B’more often. I used to catch … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Awarded “Innovator of the Year”

Posted on April 27, 2015 by theurbanllama

Congratulations to Buffalo Trace Distillery for its winning of Innovator of the Year by Whisky Magazine at the Whiskies & Spirits Conference in London recently. Buffalo Trace, formerly Ancient Age, was named the World’s Best Whisky Brand Innovator because it … Continue reading →

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Bluegrass Blues on Championship Monday

Posted on April 9, 2015 by theurbanllama

I’m still shaking my head over Monday night. It appears a different blue & white team took home the National Championship trophy – to Durham, NC of all places! Congratulations to the Duke Blue Devils on their 68-63 win over … Continue reading →

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