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"Thorntons strives to be among the leaders in the industry when it comes to environmental stewardship and green initiatives.
Environmental Stewardship
As we design new stores and update our current locations, Thorntons carefully considers opportunities to improve our environment."
Smoke damage in my home as a result of the Middletown Fire Department's intentionally set "controlled burn" (aka Arson) across the street in September 2011. Courtesy of Louisville Metro Government, Thieneman Realty, Mayor Greg Fischer, Jefferson County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WC9ol3aEtQ&feature=youtu.be
The fire department later was able to secure their very own drill tower training facility where they could better practice fighting fires and rescues, and for that we are grateful. Our homes did not suffer terribly in the process,...just a little smoke damage. Our lungs can take the heat. www.middletownfireacademy.com/facility.html
This tragic train vs. auto accident occurred a few weeks ago and a young life was taken - he was only 19 years old. He apparently attempted to make a right hand turn crossing the tracks. From looking at the scene it appears the train pushed the car with such a force it went airborne and landed over a hundred feet into a deep ditch. My sincerest condolences to all involved. But there are *no* gates. The following photos depict the scene and are quite disturbing considering this loss of a promising young life could have and should have been prevented and was not.
There have been similar accidents at this same crossing in the past.
This is what is confusing to me:
East Blue Lick Road Add gates to existing flashing lights and bell system at CSX Railroad Crossing on East Blue Lick Road. (343 526X) Add to TIP as part of KIPDA #174 Various general rail/highway protection improvement program projects. Add FY2014 Construction $240,000 federal; RHPD funding
So WHERE ARE THE GATES? Better yet where is our $240,000 and the BIDS for a $50,000 job.
www.kipda.org/files/PDF/Transportation_Division/TIP/FY201...
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www.wlky.com/news/bullitt-county-officials-at-scene-of-de...
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UPDATE: I was informed today June 7, 2018, gates have been installed at this crossing now - unsure how long ago they were installed, but they're up and hopefully functioning correctly. Thank you.
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February 23, 2011
Effects of Cell Phone Radiofrequency Signal Exposure on Brain Glucose Metabolism
Nora D. Volkow, MD; Dardo Tomasi, PhD; Gene-Jack Wang, MD; et al Paul Vaska, PhD; Joanna S. Fowler, PhD; Frank Telang, MD; Dave Alexoff, BSE; Jean Logan, PhD; Christopher Wong, MS
Article Information
JAMA. 2011;305(8):808-813. doi:10.1001/jama.2011.186
CONCLUSIONS:
Conclusions In healthy participants and compared with no exposure, 50-minute cell phone exposure was associated with increased brain glucose metabolism in the region closest to the antenna. This finding is of unknown clinical significance.
The dramatic worldwide increase in use of cellular telephones has prompted concerns regarding potential harmful effects of exposure to radiofrequency-modulated electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs). Of particular concern has been the potential carcinogenic effects from the RF-EMF emissions of cell phones. However, epidemiologic studies of the association between cell phone use and prevalence of brain tumors have been inconsistent (some, but not all, studies showed increased risk), and the issue remains unresolved.1
RF-EMFs emitted by cell phones are absorbed in the brain2 within a range that could influence neuronal activity.3 Although the intensity of RF-EMFs is very low, the oscillatory frequencies correspond to some of the oscillation frequencies recorded in neuronal tissue and could interfere with neuronal activity.4 Thermal effects from RF-EMFs have also been invoked as a mechanism that could affect neuronal activity, although temperature changes produced by current cell phone technology are likely minimal.5 Studies performed in humans to investigate the effects of RF-EMF exposures from cell phones have yielded variable results.6 For example, imaging studies that used positron emission tomography (PET) to measure changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF) with RF-EMF exposures from cell phones have reported increases,7,8 decreases and increases,9,10 or no changes11 in CBF. The discrepancies among these imaging studies likely reflect their relatively small sample sizes (9-14 participants), and the potential confounding of CBF measures reflecting vascular rather than neuronal signals.12-14 This highlights the need for studies to document whether RF-EMFs from cell phone use affects brain function in humans.
The objective of this study was to assess if acute cell phone exposure affected regional activity in the human brain. For this purpose we evaluated the effects in healthy participants (N = 47) of acute cell phone exposures on brain glucose metabolism, measured using PET with injection of (18F)fluorodeoxyglucose (18FDG). Brain glucose metabolic activity is a more proximal marker of neuronal activity than measures of CBF, which reflects vascular as well as neuronal components.15 Also, because brain glucose metabolic measures obtained with 18FDG reflect the averaged brain activity occurring over a 30-minute period,16 this method allowed assessment of the cumulative effects of cell phone exposure on resting brain metabolism. Because exposure to RF-EMFs from cell phones is well localized and is highest in brain regions closest to the antenna,2 we hypothesized that the effects on brain metabolism would be greatest in inferior and anterior brain regions, the regions that would be exposed to the highest RF-EMF amplitude for the cell phone model used in this study.
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In Praça do Giraldo the lights are adorned with the coat of arms of Évora. It features Giraldo the fearless on horseback with his sword pointed up. The sword is covered in blood when on colored flags and banners.
The two heads at the bottom are moors, a gatekeeper and his daughter, Giraldo beheaded allowing the Christians to take over Évora.
To Contact MSD: www.louisvillemsd.org/
"Call us 24/7: (502) 587-0603" (For those who can speak/hear and have a working phone). Per Spectrum (TWC, Charter) they do not offer nor have any information on TTY.
Sign in front says funded by Stock Yards Bank & Trust. Totally wiped out a natural area & migratory path.
Planning & Design
(502) 574-6230
444 S. 5th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
8:00am - 5:00pm
Maintenance of EPSC Measures During Construction
The Permittee, Co-permittee or his or her designee, is required to conduct inspections of all EPSC measures and perform any modifications, maintenance or repairs as necessary, every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of each storm event that produces 0.5 inches or more of precipitation. Records of these inspections must be kept on site at all times for review by the appropriate compliance enforcement agency. Records shall be kept on the Stormwater Construction Site Inspection Report with approved construction drawings, Site Disturbance Permit and Notice of Construction.. MSD has a network of Rain Gauges that can be queried to determine the amount of rain recorded for a particular section of the county.
Compliance Enforcement Inspections
Inspection of land disturbing activities for compliance with the ordinance shall be the primary responsibility of MSD. In the course of their daily activities, other city and county inspectors may refer potential violations to MSD for follow-up and enforcement action.
Enforcement Procedures
It is the intent of this Ordinance that negotiated compliance be pursued and secured whenever practicable and effective prior to alternative enforcement measures being invoked. A Notice of Violation (NOV) and Stop Work Order shall be issued under the following conditions:
The negotiated compliance process fails to produce the necessary corrective action;
A land disturbing activity has proceeded without an approved plan, issuance of a Site Disturbance Permit and proper Notice of Construction; or,
A violation is causing, or has the imminent ability to cause, adverse impacts or offsite degradation.
Civil fines can range up to $4000 per day per violation. Appeals of NOVs and civil fines must be made to MSD in writing within 7 days of receipt.
louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/planning_design/land...
Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Notes
The approved erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) plan shall be implemented prior to any land-disturbing activity on the construction site. Any modifications to the approved EPSC plan must be reviewed and approved by MSD's Private Development Review office. EPSC BMP's shall be installed per the plan and MSD Standards.
Detention basins, if applicable, shall be constructed first and shall perform as sediment basins during construction until the contributing drainage areas are seeded and stabilized.
Actions must be taken to minimize the tracking of mud and soil from construction areas onto public roadways. Soil tracked onto the roadway shall be removed daily.
Soil stockpiles shall be located away from streams, ponds, swales and catch basins. Stockpiles shall be seeded, mulched, and adequately contained through the use of silt fence.
All stream crossings must utilize low-water crossing structures per MSD Standard Drawing ER-02.
Sediment-laden groundwater encountered during trenching, boring, or other excavation activities shall be pumped to a sediment trapping device prior to being discharged into a stream, pond, swale, or catch basin.
Where construction or land disturbing activity will or has temporarily ceased on any portion of a site, temporary site stabilization measures shall be required as soon as practicable, but no later than 14 calendar days after the activity as ceased.
Site Disturbance Permit
Site Disturbance Permits are required for land disturbing activities subject to Type I and Type II reviews. The Type I review process applies to land disturbing activities subject to land use approval by the Louisville and Jefferson County Planning Commission, TRC, LD&T, Board of Zoning Adjustment or legislative body. Examples of land disturbing activities requiring Type I review are standard and innovative subdivisions, conditional use permits, general and detailed district developments and rezoning plans. Type II reviews are applicable to all land disturbing activities that do not require land use approval under the Development Code and include developments, demolition plans, site clearing, earth excavations or fills not performed with a specific project, and developments only needing a building permit to proceed to construction.
The Site Disturbance Permit process is described below:
The Application. An application must be completed and submitted with the plans for review and approval. The Permittee must sign the application declaring himself/herself as the person responsible for the land disturbing activity.
EPSC Plans. Type I projects on lands containing sensitive features require the submittal and approval of a EPSC Concept Plan along with, or as part of, the preliminary plan. Both Type I and Type II projects require the submittal and approval a EPSC Detailed Construction plan along with, or as part of, the normal construction drawings.
EPSC Detailed Construction Plan Checklist. A completed EPSC Detailed Construction Plan Checklist must be submitted for review and approval with the EPSC Detailed Construction plan.
Pre-construction site meetings. If required as a condition of EPSC Concept Plan approval or deemed necessary during the EPSC Detailed Construction plan approval process, a pre-construction site meeting shall be conducted prior to MSD final action on the EPSC Detailed Construction plan. MSD may also require a pre-construction site meeting as a condition of EPSC Detailed Construction plan approval and postpone such visit until Notice of Construction is received. The purpose of a pre-construction site meeting is to correct any inadequacies in the EPSC plan that are identified during the visit and to ensure that the Permittee, particularly the onsite contractor representative, understands the EPSC plan, and the self-inspection, maintenance and record keeping requirements.
Site Disturbance Bond. MSD may require a Site Disturbance performance bond, in addition to a lateral extension bond or a subdivision bond, in an amount sufficient to cover site stabilization costs should the site fall into default.
Notice of Construction. A Notice of Construction form must be filed with MSD upon approval of the EPSC Detailed Construction plan. The Notice must be received by MSD no less than 3 working days prior to construction activity initiation such that an inspector can be assigned and any applicable pre-construction meetings may be scheduled.
Issuance of a Site Disturbance Permit. Upon adequate completion of the above activities, as applicable, MSD will issue a Site Disturbance Permit. No land disturbing activities, including clearing, grubbing, or blasting, may occur on the site prior to this time. Doing so will result in an immediate issuance of a Notice of Violation with a civil fine and a Stop Work Order.
The process for the release of a Site Disturbance Permit is described below:
Final Stabilization. Final stabilization at the site must be achieved as follows:
all land disturbing activities at the site have been completed;
there are no areas of active erosion evident; and,
a permanent perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70% of the cover for the area has been established or the area has been seeded and interim measures (i.e., mulches or geotextiles) sufficient to prevent erosion from disturbed areas have been employed.
Letter of Completion. A Letter of Completion must be given to the appropriate MSD inspector upon completion of site construction and final stabilization. On this letter, the Permittee shall certify that construction, including final stabilization, is complete and in accordance with all approved EPSC plans.
Release of the Site Disturbance Permit. Once the results of the final MSD inspection signify compliance with the approved EPSC plans, including final stabilization, the site disturbance permit shall be terminated.
Release of the Site Disturbance Bond. One year after release of the site disturbance permit, the final inspection for the release of the Site Disturbance Bond may be conducted.
她不是你能看的形象，
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Wayside Christian Mission: Net Assets $27,770,565
Compensation: Rev Timothy H Moseley - $132,000 President/CEO? Or Tina Moseley - COO?
www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&...
REVENUE
Contributions
Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,865,499
Federated Campaigns $18,088
Membership Dues $0
Fundraising Events $50,823
Related Organizations$0
Government Grants $571,625
Total Contributions $2,506,035
Program Service Revenue $1,691,801
Total Primary Revenue $4,197,836
Other Revenue $2,458,180
TOTAL REVENUE $6,656,016
EXPENSES
Program Expenses $4,758,348
Administrative Expenses $282,822
Fundraising Expenses $125,786
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,166,956
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,489,060
Net Assets $27,770,565
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Financial Charts
Contributions Breakdown (FYE 09/2015)
Contributions, Gifts &
Grants
Federated Campaigns
Fundraising Events
Government Grants
22.8%
74.4%
SourceDollars
Contributions, Gifts & Grants$1,865,499
Federated Campaigns$18,088
Fundraising Events$50,823
Government Grants$571,625
Expenses Breakdown (FYE 09/2015)
Program
Administrative
Fundraising
92.1%
ExpenseDollars
Program$4,758,348
Administrative$282,822
Fundraising$125,786
Revenue/Expenses Trend
Program Expenses
Primary Revenue
YearProgram ExpensesPrimary Revenue
2012$4,305,170$5,166,291
2013$4,604,606$4,618,997
2014$5,209,317$5,354,366
2015$4,758,348$4,197,836
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Compensation of Leaders
(FYE 09/2015)
Compensation% of ExpensesPaid toTitle
$132,0002.55%Rev Timothy H MoseleyPresident/CEO
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Mission
The purpose of the Wayside Christian Mission is to respond to human need of the poor and homeless by providing temporary housing, shelter, food, clothing, nurturing, spiritual and social enrichment. We also provide support services and skills that would permit and encourage a return to a state of self sufficiency so that human dignity can be restored and the love of God can be shared.
Charity Contact Info
Wayside Christian Mission
120 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
tel: (502) 742-6166
EIN: 61-0667139
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 7249
Louisville, KY 40257
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Board Leadership
Rev. Timothy H. Moseley
President
CEO
Rev. Timothy H. Moseley
Chief Executive Officer
moxietalk.com/episodes/nina-moseley/
Episode 186. Nina Moseley – Chief Operating Officer, Wayside Christian Mission
When Nina Moseley talks about her work helping those in poverty, her eyes light up with hope and her enthusiasm fills the room.
Since 1988, Moseley has been the chief operating officer of Wayside Christian Mission. The organization helps Louisville’s homeless population “not with a hand-out, but with a hand up.” The organization has grown from an overnight shelter for the homeless, to a center for hope with education and skills training as well. Along the way, they’ve taken on the city, enlisted HUD and the Louisville community at large.
Moseley traded in a career in finance and collections at local department stores to take the leap into the unknown at Wayside. She met her husband there, and has contributed to many lives turning around.
Moseley earned her J.D. from U of L’s Brandeis School of Law in 1999, and is a member of the Board of the Coalition for the Homeless, a board member and past president of Metrobon Kiwanis Club, and a past board member of the Flaget Alumni Association. She has been a licensed member of the Kentucky Bar, Indiana Bar, and Arkansas Bar. Moseley was also the recipient of the Leadership Award from Mercy Academy, as well as the Spirit of Flaget Award. In 2011, she and her husband were honored with the Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award for going above and beyond to improve life in the Louisville community.
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The current fate of these two blue claw crabs is undecided. For the time being they are currently Pancake's "therapy crabs". Once they warmed up a bit they became quite active. One jumped off the table. They were said to have come from Florida:
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Blue Crabs in the Gulf
Aside from their ecological importance, blue crabs are one of the most economically important fisheries of the Gulf. Louisiana alone lands approximately 26 percent of the total blue crabs for the nation, a value of more than $135 million at today’s market prices. A decline in blue crabs could have larger economic implications for recreational fishing and tourism on the Gulf Coast.
Using the money from BP’s oil spill fines to stop coastal wetlands loss and protect habitats for blue crabs will have a positive impact on the entire food web of the Gulf of Mexico—and the Gulf Coast economy as well.
Predator Meets Prey
Increased carbon pollution is expected to cause blue crabs to grow abnormally large shells, turning this species into larger, more aggressive predators that could significantly alter the fragile Chesapeake ecosystem. Their main prey, like oysters, are expected to suffer from weaker, slower-growing shells due to acidic water conditions caused by the ocean absorbing more carbon dioxide. The larger, hungrier blue crabs will have the ability to eat many more oysters, potentially throwing the whole food chain out of whack. This shift in the predator-prey balance would harm efforts to rebuild the stocks of both species.
Impacts to Economy
Although climate change is expected to lead to abnormally large blue crab shells, this does not mean the crab harvest will do well or that crab lovers will benefit. This is because studies have shown that the same conditions that lead to increased growth in crab shells also resulted in the production of less meat under those shells. As carbon-absorbing crabs put more energy into building larger shells, less energy goes into other critical life processes like tissue growth and reproduction.
www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Inverteb...
This nice turtle was sunbathing at Bernheim Forest lake until Pancake saw him...
History
Isaac W. Bernheim established Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in 1929. I. W. Bernheim (1848-1945) was a German immigrant who settled in Kentucky. From a humble beginning as a peddler, he became successful in the whiskey distilling business where he established the I.W. Harper brand. Grateful for his good fortune, he gave Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest to the people of Kentucky as a gift.
bernheim.org/explore/
So Pancake finally finds a playmate on Stick Saturday and he is hesitant about jumping in although he wanted to so badly.
"Keep socks on", the sign says. I would not permit Pancake in the play area. This poor little lady you see here was not happy, either, considering there were nearly 50 little kids sliding around the place. Their soda/ice machine was leaking - the little lady and I hightailed it out of there as chances were either she or Pancake would be blamed for their refrigeration equipment malfunction. Perhaps this is why we see so many employees and their kids going in through the rear doors and taking food home with them at night so it does not spoil. This was probably one of Louisville's Ex-Mayor Fischer's ice machines.
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Louisville KY's Mayor Greg Fischer -Business career -
Business career
SerVend
At 25, Fischer co-invented the SerVend[2] automated ice/beverage dispenser, which is used to this day in convenience stores and restaurants.[8] To help sell the product, Fischer co-founded and ran the company "SerVend International." Over the course of Fischer's involvement with the Louisville-based company, it transformed into a global manufacturing business employing over 300 people. In October 1998, SerVend was one of three U.S. small business companies to be honored with a site visit by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award examiners. In November 1998, Flomatic International, SerVend's valve manufacturing division, received the Oregon Quality Award. The Rochester Institute of Technology and USA Today recognized SerVend's achievements by awarding it the Quality Cup Award in the small business category in 1999.[9] The Manitowoc Company purchased SerVend in late 1997.
In 1990, Fischer, along with his father and brother, Mark, was named a winner of an award sponsored by Inc. magazine, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch and Business First. As Kentucky and Southern Indiana's Regional Entrepreneurs of the Year in the manufacturing division for their work with SerVend, they were among the finalists for Inc. magazine's U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year award.[10]
bCatalyst
In 2000, Fischer co-founded bCatalyst, a business accelerator that evolved into a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm.[11] In early 2010, bCatalyst was acquired by Louisville-based Hilliard Lyons.[12]
Investing career
Fischer was an investor and board member with MedVenture Technology.[13] MedVenture, located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, is an engineering outsourcer and early stage manufacturer on non-invasive medical devices for companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic. He is an investor and past board member of Vogt Ice, a manufacturer of commercial and industrial ice machines. He also is an investor and serves on the board of Stonestreet One, a Louisville-based software company specializing in Bluetooth technology.
Fischer was part owner until 2011 of Dant Clayton Corporation, a sports stadium design, manufacturing, and construction company with prominent sports-related projects around the United States.[citation needed]
Currently, in addition to his other ventures, Fischer serves as founder and chairman of Iceberg Ventures, a private investment firm in Louisville.[13]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Fischer
Ray Kroc: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Kroc
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::::::::::::::::::::::::::of shingles on a roof. A new roof. Not sure what's underneath them to create this effect. Spanish Tile or Scania is best for this area, but these waves do give it the look. We are fortunate to still have a roof, albeit wavy.
And right behind it and down the street from this place is illegal dumping. Terra Crossing Boulevard. Yet no one sees this daily dumping activity that's been going on for years right in front of them? The odor emanating from this surgery center and it's dumpsters in the back are nauseating - smells much like kidney dialysis or rotting meat. The structure itself is nicely built. The shrubbery surrounding the building show symptoms of rotting and disease.
Please keep in mind this Surgery Center in Louisville Kentucky is across the street from a limestone/sandstone quarry. The air quality and particulate levels here are atrocious. Yet neither the quarry nor the government does much to alleviate or address this. We understand the quarry was here first, however this does not negate this grandfathered quarry from complying to rules and regulations set in place to protect the surrounding environment, flora and fauna.
This is not a good place for a surgery center and I am unsure what Premier was thinking when they chose this location other than drumming up business: At the very least they could water down the roadways during this quarry's high traffic times and ENSURE each truck leaving this quarry is securely tarped, not overfilled and in full working order. I cannot understand how the local residents and the town have permitted these activities to go unchecked for so long. This quarry is currently for sale.
"It is widely known that particulate matter pollutes the air and it is also associated with a variety of adverse health effects in humans (1–2). These particulates can originate from stationary, mobile, or natural sources and its effects on human health vary depending on its size (3–4). Particulate matter <2.5μm in diameter (fine particulates; PM2.5) and 10μm (coarse particulate; PM10) are strongly associated with respiratory diseases and other adverse health effects in humans, including hypertension and cardiovascular conditions, allergies and inflammatory reactions, and birth defects and deficiencies in child development (1, 5–6). In addition, the elderly and people with emphysema, asthma, and chronic heart and lung diseases are especially sensitive to fine-particle pollution (7–9). Numerous studies have linked elevated particle levels in the air to increased hospital admissions, emergency room visits, and premature deaths (7, 10). Because children’s lungs and respiratory systems are still developing, they are also more susceptible than healthy adults to fine particles (11–13). ...." www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3885176/