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	Kentucky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kentucky can be divided into five primary regions: the Cumberland Mountains and Cumberland Plateau in the southeast, the north-central Bluegrass Region, the south-central and western Pennyroyal Plateau, also sometimes termed "Pennyrile" with cities such as Elizabethtown and Bowling Green, the western coal-fields area, and the far-west Jackson Purchase.
		On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the fifteenth state to be admitted to the union and Isaac Shelby, a military veteran from Virginia, was elected the first Governor of the Commonwealth Of Kentucky.
		Kentucky, affectionately known as The Bluegrass State, borders states of both the Midwest and the Southeast.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kentucky (2336 words)

	World Almanac for Kids
		KENTUCKY, officially Commonwealth of Kentucky, one of the East South Central states of the U.S., bordered on the N by Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois; on the E by West Virginia and Virginia; on the S by Tennessee; and on the W by Missouri.
		Kentucky Lake, in the W part of the state, is a popular outdoor-recreational center, as are several of Kentucky’s other big artificial lakes.
		The state& initial newspaper, the Kentucky Gazette, was first published at Lexington in 1787.
	www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/kentucky.html (3274 words)

	Division of Drivers Licensing
		Kentucky residents currently serving in the United States military who are stationed or assigned to a base or other location outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth may renew a Class D operator's license by mail.
		A Kentucky resident serving in the United States military who does not renew their expired license within ninety (90) days of returning to the Commonwealth shall be required to comply with all procedures of renewing a license that has expired.
		If a Kentucky resident has been serving in the United States military and has allowed their operator's license to expire, they shall, within ninety (90) days of returning to the Commonwealth, be permitted to renew their license without having to take a written test or road test.
	www.kytc.state.ky.us /drlic/general.htm (1377 words)

	Kentucky.gov: - Facts
		Kentucky is located in the central United States with an area of 40,395 square miles.
		Frankfort was chosen as the capital in 1792 by a commission who was instructed to choose the town that pledged the largest contribution toward the construction of a statehouse.
		Access information about Kentucky's history, symbols, and famous residents from the past and present.
	kentucky.gov /Portal/Category/fac_facts (244 words)

	ESPN.com: Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball Clubhouse
		Kentucky earned a small dose of revenge for two of its most torturous tourney losses of the past 25 years, getting a career-high 25 points from Bobby Perry to beat UAB 69-64 on Friday night.
		Kentucky doesn't do anything extremely well, including shooting (ninth in the SEC at 45 percent) or defending (sixth in the SEC in FG percentage defense at 42 percent, a true anomaly for a Smith team).
		Bobby Perry scored on a layup with 1:15 left to break a 61-61 tie, and Kentucky rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final 6:19 to pull out a 68-61 victory Friday over Alabama in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
	sports.espn.go.com /ncaa/clubhouse?collegeId=96&sport=ncb (475 words)

	Kentucky Heritage Council-Home Page
		As one of the early frontier states, Kentucky was a wilderness beyond the Cumberland Gap to be explored and settled in the 18th century.
		As State Historic Preservation Officer, the Executive Director of the Council directs the federal preservation program in Kentucky including the National Register of Historic Places, Historic Preservation Tax Credits, Section 106 Environmental Review, Certified Local Governments and Preservation Grants-in-Aid.
		It joined the union in 1792 as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the nation's 15th state.
	www.state.ky.us /agencies/khc/khchome.htm (349 words)

	Census 2000 data for Kentucky
		The population of Kentucky on April 1, 2000 was 4,041,769.
		Kentucky Redistricting Data (P.L. The Census 2000 Redistricting Data contains summary statistics on counts for the total population, for the population 18 years and over, and population counts by race and by Hispanic or Latino origin.
		Although the survey was conducted in only 1,203 counties, it is important to note that this size sample is sufficient to produce data for every state in the Nation, as well as for counties and most metropolitan areas of 250,000 in population or more.
	www.census.gov /census2000/states/ky.html (1192 words)

	The Kentucky - The United States Mint
		Kentucky was the first state on the western frontier to join the Union and is one of four states to call itself a "commonwealth." Kentucky is home of the longest running annual horse race in the country, the Kentucky Derby.
		The Kentucky quarter, the fifth and last quarter in the 2001 series, shows the stately mansion, Federal Hill, with an inscription that reads, "My Old Kentucky Home." A thoroughbred racehorse is positioned behind a fence in the foreground of the quarter.
		The famous Kentucky Bluegrass country is also grazing ground for some of the world's finest racehorses.
	www.usmint.gov /mint_programs/50sq_program/states/index.cfm?state=KY (274 words)

	Wildcat Zone -- Your #1 source of UK basketball,football, volleyball, soccer, and baseball news
		UConn pulls away from Kentucky By the time No. 8 seed Kentucky was seriously breathing down No. 1 seed Connecticut's neck Sunday at the Wachovia Center, four of the eight Big East Conference teams in the NCAA tournament had been bounced out of the field, and the Washington Region had become an anything-goes party.
		UK has date with UConn The University of Kentucky arrived in the city of Brotherly Love on a mission to wipe the slate clean.
		Wildcats could have new look next season The University of Kentucky's recruiting indicates the team's roster is in for a major shake-up in the off-season.
	www.wildcatzone.com (2413 words)

	Kentucky
		Kentucky, state, United States- Kentucky, one of the so-called border states of the S central United States.
		Kentucky, river, United States- Kentucky, river, 259 mi (417 km) long, formed by the junction of the North Fork and the Middle Fork...
		Kentucky, University of- Kentucky, University of, mainly at Lexington; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; opened...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108217.html (399 words)

	KRS_frontpage
		Kentucky Administrative Regulations - Administrative regulations promulgated by state agencies to implement programs or perform duties assigned to them by statute.
		The WWW version of the Kentucky Revised Statutes will be updated after each regular and extraordinary session of the Kentucky General Assembly as soon as this is feasible.
		The certified versions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes should be consulted for all matters requiring reliance on the statutory text.
	www.lrc.state.ky.us /statrev/frontpg.htm (717 words)

	Kentucky: Board of Pharmacy - Home
		Neither the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Board of Pharmacy or any of the sources of information shall be responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the use or results obtained from the use of this information.
		The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy serves the Commonwealth to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through effective regulation of the practice of Pharmacy.
		Make check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.
	pharmacy.ky.gov (372 words)

	Kentucky State Police: Concealed Deadly Weapons
		The Kentucky State Police was authorized by KRS 237.110 and KRS 237.115 to issue Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons permits beginning October 1, 1996.
		Persons with a valid Kentucky carry concealed license may apply individually to the United States Virgin Islands Police Department for temporary reciprocal recognition of a CCDW license while in the Virgin Islands.
		Effective, July 15, 1998, Kentucky recognizes valid carry concealed weapons licenses issued by other states and, subject to the provisions of Kentucky law, a person holding a valid license from another state may carry a concealed deadly weapon in Kentucky.
	www.kentuckystatepolice.org /conceal.htm#special (1385 words)

	Kentucky News
		Legislators in Kentucky want to streamline the permitting process for a prototype power plant in hopes of giving the state an edge in the competition to win the $1 billion experimental project.
		BY ANDREA BENNETT NEWS EDITOR Pike County legislators want to include the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center in a bill that would make it part of the state Commerce Cabinet in hopes of relieving the burden on...
		Kentucky probably won't be following Maryland's lead in requiring Wal-Mart to spend more on health insurance for its employees.
	www.topix.net /state/ky (593 words)

	Kentucky Fairness Alliance
		Kentucky Fairness Alliance member Amanda McWane of Oldham County received the following message from LRC staffer Cheryl Long after she tried to tell her state Representative, David Osborne, that she supported a Statewide Fairness Bill...
		The House of Representatives congratulated Jenkins on her nomination to become vice chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party, while voters in Louisville's special election chose Clark and Weston to fill vacant seats in the State Senate and House.
		Louisville--- The Kentucky Fairness Alliance is celebrating the February 14 political victories of three Fairness supporters: State Rep. Joni Jenkins (D), former State Rep. Perry Clark (D), and Metro Council member Ron Weston (D).
	www.kentuckyfairness.org (1028 words)

	Kentucky Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - UT Library Online
		Kentucky (reference map) JPEG format (240K) Shaded relief map with state boundaries, forest cover, place names, major highways.
		Kentucky (reference map) PDF format (242K) Shaded relief map with state boundaries, forest cover, place names, major highways.
		Kentucky (reference map) JPEG format (196K) Shaded relief map with state boundaries, forest cover, place names, major highways.
	www.lib.utexas.edu /maps/kentucky.html (443 words)

	Introduction to Kentucky, The Bluegrass State Capital Frankfort
		Kentucky comes from the Wyandot Indian name for "plain" in reference to the central plains of the state.
		Source: State of Kentucky, The Kentucky Bluebook, http://www.state.tn.us/sos/bluebook/online/bbonline.htm, 2001-2002
		The Kentucky quarter is the fifteenth quarter to be released in the U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarter
	www.netstate.com /states/intro/ky_intro.htm (713 words)

	Kentucky: Facts, Map and State Symbols - EnchantedLearning.com
		Kentucky's official state flag was adopted in 1918, but that design was not finalized until in 1928.
		In the center are the words "COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY" and "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL." On the seal, a pioneer and a statesman are shaking hands.
		- 4,041,769 (as of 2000) [Kentucky is the 25th most populous state in the USA]
	www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/states/kentucky (344 words)

	Kentucky Vital Records Index
		This data was acquired from Kentucky's state Office of Vital Statistics for noncommercial use only.
		More information is available from the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
		The vital records index data was obtained from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics in 1994 for a research project.
	ukcc.uky.edu /~vitalrec (544 words)

	KY: Kentucky Arts Council Home Page
		The Kentucky Arts Council is a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet that receives funding from the
		Kentucky Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds.
		The Kentucky Arts Council is an agency in the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet.
	artscouncil.ky.gov (432 words)

	Kentucky Derby 129 2003
		LOUISVILLLE, Ky. (May 3, 2003) -The Kentucky Derby that was supposed to belong to favored Empire Maker instead it belongs to the Empire State.
		Overcame a troubled trip to win the 129th running of the Kentucky Oaks by 3 1/4 lengths at Churchill Downs on May 3.
		Jackson Knowlton (with trophy), one of the five members of Sackatoga Stable, raised the Derby 129 trophy in triumph after his Funny Cide gamely held favored Empire Maker and Peace Rules at bay to win the first leg of the Visa Triple Crown by a length and three-quarters.
	www.kentuckyderby.com /2003 (806 words)

	Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball at CBS SportsLine.com
		Kentucky will be removed from the turmoil and uncertainty that marked the 2006 season, which began with the Wildcats not knowing when or if they would have C Randolph Morris available.
		The enigma that was Kentucky's season ended with a second-round NCAA tournament loss to No. 1 seed Connecticut, marking only the third time in nine seasons under coach Tubby Smith the Wildcats have failed to make the Sweet 16.
		One thing is for sure: UK coach Tubby Smith doesn't plan on dealing with the same issues next year.
	www.sportsline.com /collegebasketball/teams/page/KY (305 words)

	Kentucky Humanities Council :: Telling Kentucky's Story -- Our pride, Our glory.
		That's because the Kentucky Humanities Council, in cooperation with the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, is bringing an award-winning family literacy program to eight Kentucky counties.
		The Kentucky Humanities council was the sponsoring agency for The People's House: Governor's Mansions of Kentucky, which has been a bestseller since its publication in 2002.
		James Holmberg's new book on Lewis and Clark's epic journey is a compelling read for general readers as well as adult literacy students.
	www.kyhumanities.org (301 words)

	Kentucky Housing Corporation
		Kentucky Housing Corporation (“KHC”), the state housing finance agency and a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to review portions of the Kentucky Balance of State Continuum of Care application(s) requesting funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
		Now, for the first time ever, Kentucky Housing is helping home buyers protect their interest rate while they shop for a home.
		on Friday, May 5, 2006 at Kentucky Housing Corporation, 1231 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40601.
	www.kyhousing.org (393 words)

	Welcome to Kentucky Down Under
		Kentucky Down Under is located by the Horse Cave exit (exit 58) off I-65 halfway between Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN.
		Kentucky Down Under offers plenty to see and do for folks of all ages.
		Also, don’t miss the breathtaking Kentucky Caverns — one of the most beautiful caves in the country.
	www.kdu.com (184 words)

	Kentucky Office of Employment and Training
		Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to a preliminary 6.3 percent in January 2006 from the revised December 2005 rate of 6.5 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Education Cabinet.
		Unemployment rates rose in 94 Kentucky counties between January 2005 and January 2006, fell in 22 counties and stayed the same in four counties, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training in the Education Cabinet.
		The Kentucky Education Cabinet is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program.
	oet.ky.gov (236 words)

	Kentucky Horse Park Home
		The Kentucky Horse Park is an equine themed park and competition facility dedicated to man's relationship with the horse.
		Set on more than 1,200 acres in the heart of Kentucky's famous Bluegrass region, the park is THE place to get close to horses!
		Experience the behind-the-scenes sights and sounds of a real working horse farm as you explore the grounds, and enjoy spectacular live presentations, horse shows and special events throughout the year.
	www.kyhorsepark.com (92 words)

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	Kentucky EMS Connection
		The Kentucky EMS Connection is a service provided by a private business, John Hultgren Photography, that is not affiliated with Kentucky State Government or the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.
		The Kentucky House has loaded the state budget with hundreds of Homeland Security projects in 61 counties— but not Louisville's $70 million planned emergency radio system.
		The opinions, facts, techniques, methodologies, and practices represented herein are solely those held and promoted by the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies and practices endorsed by The Kentucky EMS Connection.
	www.hultgren.org (454 words)

	Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event
		This year, that means running Rolex Kentucky in the short format.
		Rolex Kentucky 2006 also will be the first (and only) opportunity in this country for U.S. riders qualified to compete at the Four Star level to compete in the short format at this level, most for the very first time.
		Rolex Kentucky will serve as the primary U.S. Selection Trial for the World Eventing Championships of the FEI World Equestrian Games scheduled for Aächen, Germany August 20-September 3.
	www.rk3de.org (995 words)

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