President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. Rush Limbaugh is warming up his gullet for a barrage of attacks as we speak. [NY Times]

Tuesday, October 20th at 5:30 P.M. the Young Professionals Association of Louisville will host a discussion about the real demographics of recession. Dr. Howard Wall will present research on the impact of recession. Immediately following will be a panel discussion featuring Julie “Blue Glove” Tam, Cash Moter (architect), Carolyn Gatz (Greater Louisville Project, Gatz & Associates) and Nat Irvin II, DMA (UofL professor of management). [Click for Details]

Fairdale Bigfoot is running for Mayor of Louisville. He writes a weekly advice column. And, dudes, you can get a FDBF t-shirt! [Consuming Louisville]

An English teacher at Ballard High School won a $25,000 education prize. [Toni Konz]

Oh god. This is so scary. Barack Nobama is taking on your beloved Faux News for being worthless hype. [TIME]

This is the only thing on earth that is possibly gayer than “Glee.” [Just Watch It]

The FEC is reexamining coordinated expenditures. This could turn into a giant campaign finance mess. [CQ Politics]

The best states for health care? Kentucky isn’t one of them. [Commonwealth Fund via Consumerist]

C-SPAN will cover Barack Obama’s remarks to the Human Rights Campaign dinner on Saturday night. Coverage begins at 7:55 P.M. Eastern. [Press Release]

Jim Bunning’s amendment stalled. Anyone surprised? [H-L]

Logos for the 136th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks have been released to the public. They’re pretty cool, if we may take such liberty. Apparel and other merchandise are slowly becoming available so be sure to check it out. [The 'Ville Voice]

Southern Political Report is paying close attention to Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race. [Southern Political Report]