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McDonalds completely renovated this location a month ago. They must be fond of this old soda machine which has perpetual ice jams and leaks. It does work intermittently.
12414 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40245
Rezoning for massive East End project endorsed
Sheldon S. Shafer, @sheldonshafer Published 5:09 p.m. ET www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2017/01/20/rezon... Jan. 20, 2017
Sign in front says funded by Stock Yards Bank & Trust. Totally wiped out a natural area & migratory path.
A rezoning request to put around 1,800 apartments as well as some major office, retail, parking, and other development on a 107-acre site near Old Henry Road has drawn an initial favorable review from a city panel.
The Metro Planning Commission voted on Thursday to recommend that the Louisville Metro Council approve a requested change from single-family and Planned Employment Center zoning to new office and commercial zoning on the property, most of which is owned by the St. Joseph Catholic Orphanage Society.
A group, JDG 1849 LLC, headed by local investor Kevin Cogan, plans to develop the property over the long haul with extensive construction. However, at this point, the plans for developing 11 separate lots on the site are conceptual and generally are proposed to include: apartments, retailing, vehicle sales, restaurants, a theater, and a grocery.
Planning Commission spokesman Will Ford said that the developers, if they secure the needed rezoning, will later have to submit detailed plans for each of the 11 lots to the commission for subsequent approval, when they are ready to proceed.
The developers have agreed to numerous conditions intended to minimize any detrimental impact on surrounding property. They have agreed, for instance, to provide extensive buffering at the site, to extend Bush Farm Road and Terra Crossing Boulevard to serve the development, and to install sidewalks, drainage controls, and extensive tree plantings.
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Ford said that no one spoke in opposition at the Thursday public hearing held by the Planning Commission at the Old Jail Building. But a letter in opposition was submitted by Peter Bodnar III, co-president of the Floyds Fork Environmental Association.
It contended that the development would accelerate "the environmental damage from sprawl that our community will be forced to deal with for years to come."
It added, "The developers maintain that this is simply infill development, land for which this is its highest use. Rather, it should be viewed as a corridor for vegetation and wildlife connectivity to the larger city. The developers should be required to present some pressing need, some over-riding benefit to be gained by the loss of this critical open space
"This is another instance of the larger community subsidizing commercial real estate development by extending infrastructure that we all pay for — all the while endangering our quality of life."
Bodnar said gridlock will result at the Gene Snyder Freeway interchanges in the area and that "a transportation nightmare is unfolding."
He concluded that "pushing for dense development like this in a relatively rural area, while large swaths of Louisville go wanting for any kind of investment is a disgrace for our city."
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Cogan, who has a handful of other large projects in the pipeline, has a contract to acquire the parcel. A trust years ago left the Catholic organization about 230 acres in the 13500 block of Factory Lane. The society recently sold 122 acres — or roughly the northern half of the property — to Ball Homes, which is developing a 405-lot subdivision.
Cogan now intends to develop roughly the southern half of the property, but would surely phase the massive development over many years.
A recent detailed plan filed with the city for the site showed: 160,000 square feet of offices; a 112,000-square-foot health club; a vehicle sales outlet; a 203-unit senior living facility; nearly 30,000 square feet of commercial space; more than 1,800 apartments; and more than 4,000 parking spaces.
The site was where federal officials several years ago fleetingly considered constructing the Robley Rex V.A. Medical Center replacement hospital — a nearly $1 billion facility now slated to go near Brownsboro Road and the Watterson Expressway.
Cogan has several major commercial ventures in the pipeline. His plan for the Willow Grande condominium tower in Cherokee Triangle is bogged down in litigation with neighbors. And he plans highrise residential towers at Grinstead Drive and Lexington Road.
Reporter Sheldon S. Shafer can be reached at 502-582-7089, or via email at sshafer@courier-journal.com.
Can park between the lines, on the pavement, all tires same distance from the edge. Lots of stickers. Shiny! Very good. The blue & yellow flag on the side appears to be a flag of Bosnia and Herzegovin
FIRST CLASS XPRESS INC
Attn: MARK J. DADABBO, PRES.
Address: 34200 MOUND RD.
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI US 48310
Telephone: (800) 201 - 0450
Fax: (810) 795 - 3130
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Note: Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, without any determination as to responsibility.
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91X
BIPD/Primary
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CA2021907
$0
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91X
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CA2021907
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CARGO
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$0
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05/05/2011
Cancelled
34
CARGO
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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$0
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09/08/2008
05/30/2010
Cancelled
34
CARGO
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
MC080118
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09/08/2008
05/03/2010
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34
CARGO
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
MC060122
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10/03/2008
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34
CARGO
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
MC060122
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09/08/2008
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CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Pancake (my service dog) barfed in my driveway, but a portion of it was in the street. My homeowners association called the bomb squad. At least they did not attempt to tow the car this time.
JK. Actually one neighbor said another neighbor, who is a doctor, saw a package left on his porch that had "foreign writing on it", and they called the bomb squad - one said Hebrew, another said Arabic writing. For real. Dunno 'bout the rest of y'all but as a teen I had many penpals from all over the world, as well as friends and relatives, some of whom did not write english, and many from the Middle East. Yet this is life every day around here.
I'd heard from someone else, though, a few hours before this occurred, that this was a drill.
This particulr resident was fortunate the package arrived, albeit with writing they did not understand. Most packages delivered to this neighborhood are stolen from their porches as well as porch ornaments and landscaping items, especially during the "holidays" - this is their busiest time. As always, be hypervigilant and be sober. Your package might depend on it!
Controlled burn across the street from my home in 2011. Caused extensive smoke damage here & the surrounding area. Smoke inhalation, leukemia, COPD, respiratory distress & lung cancer bought to you by Middletown Fire Department, Louisville Metro Government, Mayor Greg Fischer, Jefferson County, The Commonwealth of Kentucky & Thieneman Realty. Entire video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WC9ol3aEtQ
Yesterday afternoon while Pancake was taking a break we happened upon this three-vehicle wreck accompanied by three police cruisers. Pancake had a wonderful run on the way to the pet store to get something for our new cat.
I pray no one was injured. We'd also passed a vehicle which skidded off the side of the road and was in a ditch but we could not make a u-turn to see if they were ok as I could not risk getting a ticket. I'm sure one of the many of the other vehicles passing this car in a ditch stopped to check it out.
This is Jim. Jim served in the Vietnam War as a US Army tank mechanic. He enlisted when he was 18. He did 17 parachute jumps while in Vietnam.
Jim was just released from the hospital here in Kentucky a few weeks ago - he had a tumor the size of a golf ball removed from his brain. This is a frequent occurrence in Kentucky. Jim was in the hospital for a month then in rehab for a few weeks. Jim said he started noticing problems with his balance and that is when they found the tumor. Jim still has yet to go through chemo. He has an 8" scar across the top of his head. Jim is 71 years old - one would never know he just had major brain surgery. Jim's firstborn child was born with spina bifida - a direct result of his exposure to Agent Orange.
www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/birth-defec...
Jim's dog, Buddy, passed away yesterday, so it seemed therapeutic and fitting for all of us to be together here this morning. Jim knows his fishing. We hope to see Jim again when the fish are biting as it had just rained this morning.
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Today, August 2, 2019 I caught up with Jim buying groceries (donuts, milk, etc....) for his grandkids. He looks great, now has a full head of hair, and strong as ever. He's given most of his fishing equipment away to the boy scouts, etc....but still has a some left. We hope to go fishing soon.
I wish I could have let Jim talk to the owner of the Haven Beach Motel on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, USA, who just informed us that regardless of what United States Federal Law is, they will not permit a service dog on their premises or on the beach.
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11/22/2019: Saw Jim this morning at McDonalds - he is currently struggling with a recent flashback which has lasted a few weeks as well as balance challenges. But he is still strong, standing, driving and can still almost smile. He was taking breakfast home to "the boys". Says he hasn't been doing any fishing lately. He's a bit wobbly but still going strong.
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12/1/2020: What a great way to start off the month! We saw Jim this afternoon while at a local grocery store and he is still kickin' it, says it's catfish season and he's using cut up bluegill as bait! He still has that grand smile that will light up any day! It was so good to see him!
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1/27/2022: I have not seen Jim around but an employee of Kroger's says he still goes in occasionally and has a freezer full of bluegill he's willing to share. We have many bluegill here. Hope to catch up with him soon.
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August 10, 2022: We saw Jim at a local grocery store and he looked fantastic. He said he just got back from the Bahamas as well as a visit to Bernheim Forest with his grandkids and Wife. Says he hasn't fished in two years but says he will be going out to the lake to see all of the changes. Said he had yet another tumor removed from his brain but is sharp, coherent and still driving!
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.
Spotted next to a kidney dialysis center, Louisville, KY 40241 USA.
Very few commercial property owners maintain their drainage outlets or they were not correctly installed and/or designed, hence overflowing and flooding abounds here, or stagnant standing water leading to mosquito and other insect infestations.
The plastic credit card is for perspective. I've been told by many locals they are flushing them down toilet.
2762 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Visited this local library a few weeks ago - it is indeed a majestic structure. We were there approximately 7PM and were the only ones there aside from the librarians.
It is a quiet library and the artwork, masonry, marble and workmanship throughout this beautiful structure are astounding. The mosaics on the wall you see in this photo are incredibly beautiful.
Louisville Free Public Library - Crescent Hill: History
The Crescent Hill Branch, constructed in 1908, was one of the first of nine Carnegie-endowed libraries in the City of Louisville. Designed by the local architectural firm of Thomas and Bohne, it is an excellent example of Beaux-Arts architecture. The library building has been adapted over time, but the architectural integrity remains. An addition to the west side of the building was added in 1961, with a renovation in 1988.
The building underwent a major renovation in the early 1990s. During the renovation, the library was temporarily housed in the Masonic Home on Frankfort Ave. On March 24, 1994, the library reopened with a gala reception. Led by local designer, Dwight Cobb, the result is an elegant, stately building with breathtaking interior design. The building is handicapped accessible, and houses two floors of library services, reading/study areas with comfortable seating and lighting, a meeting room, and a periodicals room. The signature piece of the Library is the Children's wing, complete with a mural of children's literary characters and a castle (turret and all). One of the Library’s two handsome reading rooms was recognized in 2007 by USA Today as one of the top 10 reading rooms in American public libraries.
The Library has a long tradition of involvement in the community. Sallie T. Berryman, who served as the librarian from 1909-1939, organized the first story hour, night classes, boy's and girl's clubs, a child health clinic, and two groups that would later become the Crescent Hill Women's Club. A memorial to Crescent Hill residents killed in World War I was dedicated in 1922. The Library remains actively involved in its community and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008.
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
Today was the Thunder Air Show, part of "Thunder Over Louisville" which kicks off festivities prior to the Kentucky Derby on May 7. We did not go down to the river this year to watch the air show but were fortunate to happen upon a wonderful group of Veterans (at Vintage Warbirds Hangar 5) at Bowman Airfield staging for the show with their aircraft - and they were nice enough to permit me to get comfortable in this wonderful plane (used to fly single engine aircraft a long time ago and it felt wonderful to be back in the pilot's seat again) - I do believe I had the best seat in the house. : )
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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