State Government employees lost more than 6,500 pounds in 2009. 1,200 folks took part. That’s a lot of fat. It’s too bad the legislature won’t do the same thing. [Press Release]

The Sixth Annual Not Good For Nothing Quiz is upon us! [LEO Weekly]

A plethora of numbers traces a decade of change. [H-L]

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is so broke it can’t afford the letter “B.” Thanks to the Courier-Journal for pointing this out. [Page One]

It is decided. I need a baby camel. [Daily Squee]

Horses are leaving Kentucky… for Canada. [H-L]

The blue moon of Kentucky could be here on New Year’s Eve. [HuffPo]

Candidates raised $1.4 billion in 2008. Bruce Lunsford and Mitch McConnell combined was $29 million, the second-most expensive. [Hotline]

A look at job loss by county. [Rural Blog via WFPL]

Do you like cutting stuff up and gluing it on paper? You’re in luck. There’s a wild “Scrapbooking Weekend” planned for January 15th & 16th at Greebo Lake State Resort Park. Registration fee is $45 and you can stay at the lodge (and park your gas hog) for a mere $105. [Press Release]

Louisville Republican Metro Councilcritters just did not care for Jerry Abramson’s alleged “accomplishments” so the crew released their own little list. [The 'Ville Voice]

Jim Gray pulled in 137 contributions in under 48 hours. I’m betting Jim Newberry pulled in almost none. [Stuff on the Internets]