General Louisville IssuesDiscussion of Louisville-related political or community issues not covered in the other forums. Suggested topic areas: primary and secondary education, Ohio Valley weather, race relations and sustainability.
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Version 3 is coming, y'all! I shall dub it the ''finally useful!'' version of this board. Seriously, though, lots of things are going to be changed, and this topic is about describing the upcoming changes and helping..." class="topictitle">New Version 3 of LouHI making its way to you -- to be released in phases announced in this topic
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Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:36 pm stevemagruder |
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Not receiving any e-mails from this board? -- Please read
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Forum Rules Following are the board rules that apply to participation in the forums: • This is an open, nonpartisan, democratic (small 'd') discussion board for discussing the Louisville area's rich local history as well as current..." class="topictitle">Forum Rules & Peer Post Rating Guide
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Peer Post Rating Guide Why have a peer ratings system? Simple. The Louisville History & Issues peer ratings system was established to promote insightful, informational contributions for the betterment of the community, while lessening... ">Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:53 pm stevemagruder |
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[ Poll ] stevemagruder: I made this a ''sticky poll'' to attract more attention. Dec. 1 edits: Improved the topic's title. " class="topictitle">Louisville: Southern or midwestern?
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Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:18 pm Bedford |
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Quote: We’re not “lovin’ it“ Protest Against Anti-gay Discrimination at McDonald’s WHEN: Friday, October 10, at Noon WHERE: McDonald’s, 420 E Market St..." class="topictitle">Protest against anti-gay discrimination at McDonald's, Friday, October 10
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Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:12 am southendguy |
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New VA Hospital - Downtown or Elsewhere?
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Quote: But tens of thousands of frustrated, worried and, in some cases, frightened residents were left..." class="topictitle">C-J editorial board takes on LG&E weak communications during the widespread power outage
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Quote: But tens of thousands of frustrated, worried and, in some cases, frightened residents were left... ">Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:25 pm stevemagruder |
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LG&E to seek a rate hike (!) for the cleanup (read: their shortsightedness)
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Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:04 pm Msradell |
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It's time for LG&E to start burying the power lines! (a short rant)
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stevemagruder wrote: LG&E seems to be spending a lot of time seeking an increase in rates, while saying nothing about any preventative measures for the future. So basically, we're being asked to pay for their band-aid... ">Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:09 pm jay.stallons |
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Discrimination against gays at a downtown McDonald's "restaurant"
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Quote: Gay Customers Called ''Faggots'' By Louisville McDonald's Staff ACLU Not ''Lovin' It;'' Files Complaint With Louisville Human Relations... ">Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:52 am stevemagruder |
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Was it windy for anyone?
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Awesome. ">Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:48 pm Bedford |
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''High-profile activist Louis Coleman dies'' ''Coleman funeral, memorials set'' First of all, let me offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Rev. Coleman. Even if his..." class="topictitle">Rev. Louis Coleman, thorn in Mayor Jer's side, dies; C-J shuts down comments section in articles about it
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Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:56 pm Bedford |
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What should be done with the Clarksville Colgate site?
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Tue May 06, 2008 9:36 am Kurt R. |
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Quote: The time has come for Louisville to secede..." class="topictitle">A serious-funny call for Louisville to secede from Kentucky
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Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:06 am Corbballspieler |
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Whole lotta SHAKIN' going on
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Booyah!! Jefferson Population surges, surburban counties stay flat
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Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:53 am Louevil |
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Come hell or ... whoops! :) (The "How you're dealing with the High Water" thread)
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Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:11 pm Bedford |
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Louisville ranks 24th safest out of 74 largest cities
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Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:12 am curtster |
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11 murders last year. That is double the next worst number of 5, claimed by several areas. I'm not brave enough to drive..." class="topictitle">Russell neighborhood "wins" murder capitol of Louisville for 2007
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11 murders last year. That is double the next worst number of 5, claimed by several areas. I'm not brave enough to drive... ">Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:23 pm censusdata |
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ARG!... Museum Plaza financing put on HOLD
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I think this is the same site for the Spiral Building that also fell through in the 1980s - makes me wonder if their must be an Indian grave their... ">Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:59 pm censusdata |
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This snowstorm..." class="topictitle">Snowstorm 2008 -- Issues and Mayor Jer's response (compare to 1994)
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Quote: The worst winter storm in a decade forced the metro government to spend $257,000 on overtime and fuel to clear... ">Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:42 am stevemagruder |
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Moved: Quote: For the second time this month, a demolition company has objected to how the Louisville Arena Authority..." class="topictitle">A second demolition company is now challenging the arena bid process
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Quote: For the second time this month, a demolition company has objected to how the Louisville Arena Authority... ">Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:34 pm stevemagruder |
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Quote: As Jefferson County Public Schools continues to inform the community about its new plans..." class="topictitle">Federal judge to consider challenge to new JCPS desegregation plan
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Quote: As Jefferson County Public Schools continues to inform the community about its new plans... ">Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:44 pm stevemagruder |
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Moved: Quote: A local contracting company president claims the Louisville Arena Authority is spending at least $1 million more than necessary to demolish two buildings on the arena site..." class="topictitle">Louisville Arena Authority spending $1 million more than is necessary to demolish buildings on the arena site?
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Quote: Yesterday, the state said CRS was late in filing its protest. Cowardly Finance Secretary Jonathan Miller trotted out a deputy to deliver... ">Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:58 am stevemagruder |
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Moved: U of L students plan walk out on March 26 at 1:11 pm
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:12 pm MoonDansyr |
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Am I the only one picking up litter?
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:04 am Bedford |
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Louisville's triannual snowstorm has arrived -- how are you holding up? -- are the streets being cleared properly?
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Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:34 am Michelle |
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Quote: The Louisville lawyer who successfully challenged Jefferson County's school desegregation policy is now challenging the district's..." class="topictitle">Attorney Teddy Gordon challenging the interim school desegregation plan (no surprise)
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Quote: The Louisville lawyer who successfully challenged Jefferson County's school desegregation policy is now challenging the district's... ">Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:27 am stevemagruder |
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Quote: Race, income and education level — all three would be considered equally in assigning students..." class="topictitle">The new JCPS desegregation plan is out -- does anyone understand it?
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Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:07 am stevemagruder |
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Moved: U of L: It's Happening Here... in the Possibility City... Until the Budget Cuts Go Through
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The Louisville Cardinal, U of L's newspaper, is criticizing the message and the costs of this new marketing campaign. In short, student life increasingly sucks on the Belknap Campus, according... ">Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:01 pm stevemagruder |
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Louisville is changing by leaps and bounds. What should be next for Louisville?
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Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:19 pm dwwatson1 |
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Moved: Historic Maps Overlayed on Current Maps
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Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:23 pm metromapper |
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Name five locally run websites with the greatest potential to transform Louisville for the better
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Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:08 pm curtster |
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