Recently, the Herald-Leader quoted a professor from Lexington Theological Seminary who was identified as a “Professor of First (Old) Testament.” Is the New Testament now the “Second Testament”? Is this some kind of PC thing? What are the reasons for the change? Who’s doing it?

According to a 1994 article from the Associated Press, the [...]

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When did the word thoroughbred become a proper noun,
i.e. Thoroughbred?  What is the rationale and history behind the
change?  Did someone or some industry push for it?   I see it used
one way (uncapitalized) in some newspapers, but capitalized in others
(especially the Herald-Leader).  What’s the scoop?
From Brian Throckmorton, Herald-Leader copy desk chief: Horse people have occasionally [...]

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With today’s emphasis on reorganizing and simplifying our homes, we’d like to begin that process, but are wondering how to dispose of certain types of items. We would like to recycle or donate most of the unneeded items instead of discarding them.
Are there organizations or businesses which would take “classic” items [...]

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When will the name be changed (for the former Picadome golf course) on the sign on South Broadway at Parkway Drive?

According to Mike Fields, director of golf for the Lexington Parks and Recreation department, the signage has changed. An image of Brewer and signs are on the pillars next to the main sign, at [...]

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Every article I have ever read on the subject of identity theft, says, “do not carry your social security card in your wallet.” That’s fine. But, I have never read or heard an answer to the question: What about my medicare card? That’s the first thing a hospital asks for. The only number on [...]

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In baseball, I read about “walk-off” singles or “walk-off” home runs. What has “walk-off” got to do with anything or is it just slang that writers have picked up on thinking it’s cute, or maybe, catchy? Please explain.
According to a researcher at the National Baseball Hall of Fame library, the term “walk-off’ was coined by [...]

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Please tell me how to use the roundabout on Reynolds Rd. When you are in the roundabout, is it okay to exit from the inside lane? AND, are you required to exit at the very next exit if you are in the outside lane?
I have seen drivers treat the four exits [...]

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Question: Is it illegal to pass on the right while someone is stopped and turning left in Kentucky? I’ve seen a lot of near wrecks, and lost tempers because of this unpredictable driving move.
Answer: Your answer comes from page 25 of the Kentucky Drivers Manual: (Copy and paste address in your Web browser).
http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/pdf/2006_ky_drivers_manual.pdf
Lanes For Passing:
In [...]

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Question: Our neighborhood is swarming with mosquitoes at dusk. Are there ways to control mosquito populations besides eliminating standing water? Does the city spray for mosquitoes on Greenlawn Drive in Lexington?
Answer: Kevin Hall, media contact with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, says that Greenlawn Drive isn’t part of the sprayed area and [...]

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Question: If people are being encouraged to walk in order to be energy conscious, why aren’t there sidewalks along Tates Creek and Harrodsburg Roads? I could walk to work and shop if there were sidewalks along busy city streets in Lexington.
Answer: Kenzie Gleason with the city planning department informs us that:
“Yes, there are many roadways [...]

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