Kentucky moves to find new ways to expand and enhance the state park system
Parks are usually places to relax, to unwind, to enjoy the calming effects of nature -- but those peaceful feelings don't extend to the Kentucky State Park system itself.
In fact, the parks system is so busy Parks Commissioner J.T. Miller wasn't even sure where to begin in a recent interview.
There are numerous building projects kicking off in 2007, including various cottage and lodge developments, marinas and restaurants at some of the system's 53 parks and historic sites.
But one aspect of these projects Miller emphasized is that the park system is delving into more public/private partnerships to create those lodges, cottages, marinas, restaurants and even some golf courses.
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Monday, December 18, 2006
Retail Renaissance
Sometimes, Louisville just stumbles into the spotlight. Even for all its strategic planning to bolster the city’s reputation – the merger, a new arena, a new branding plan – that wasn’t the goal when Mayor Jerry Abramson created the Corridors of Opportunity in Louisville program, or COOL. But the program has now become a model of sorts for the rest of the nation, including Las Vegas.Part of the Metro Development Authority, COOL was created shortly after Abramson became the first metro mayor in 2003. While campaigning, residents frequently told him they’d like to see certain restaurants or stores in their area; COOL was created to bring in those businesses.
John Fischer, assistant director of the Metro Development Authority’s Retail Development Division, has led the program since its inception. The program serves as an “umbrella program,” coordinating retail development in a number of ways.
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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
The Path to Success - What's in Your Future?
A house? Money? A great career? It all starts with an education.
High school is a pretty tumultuous time - your classes are harder, the workload is greater, you're learning to drive and may be getting your first job. Add to that your extracurriculars, clubs and any sports, and it probably seems like there's time to do little else.
But there is one thing you should be making time for: getting ready for college. What you do after high school has a greater impact on your future than anything else.
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High school is a pretty tumultuous time - your classes are harder, the workload is greater, you're learning to drive and may be getting your first job. Add to that your extracurriculars, clubs and any sports, and it probably seems like there's time to do little else.
But there is one thing you should be making time for: getting ready for college. What you do after high school has a greater impact on your future than anything else.
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Take Charge of Your Finances
Get smart when it comes to managing your money
College expenses pile up fast - books, fees, laundry, a night out with friends - so managing your money will be more important than ever. If you're not using a bank to keep track of your cash, now is the time to sign up.
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College expenses pile up fast - books, fees, laundry, a night out with friends - so managing your money will be more important than ever. If you're not using a bank to keep track of your cash, now is the time to sign up.
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The Art of the Essay
Tips on how to make your application essay shine
You've narrowed down your list of colleges and have all the admissions packets. They all seem fairly ordinary until somewhere toward the back you find it: the dreaded essay question.
But don't think of it as a torture tactic - the essay is the college's opportunity to get a feel for your individual talents and personality. This is the one place in the packet where you can show off who you really are and what makes you special. It's your chance to set yourself apart from all those other applicants.
And, believe it or not, you already have a head start on writing a college admissions essay. Many English teachers emphasize this type of essay writing during your last years of high school, and Kentucky public school students have had all those years of portfolio writing.
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You've narrowed down your list of colleges and have all the admissions packets. They all seem fairly ordinary until somewhere toward the back you find it: the dreaded essay question.
But don't think of it as a torture tactic - the essay is the college's opportunity to get a feel for your individual talents and personality. This is the one place in the packet where you can show off who you really are and what makes you special. It's your chance to set yourself apart from all those other applicants.
And, believe it or not, you already have a head start on writing a college admissions essay. Many English teachers emphasize this type of essay writing during your last years of high school, and Kentucky public school students have had all those years of portfolio writing.
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