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Hi everyone, I make wire wrapped jewelry and I know I've seen in the past, a few locals who have said they would love to take a class to learn how to wire wrap! I'm thinking about hosting a small class/event hopefully in partnership with a local metaphysical stores, I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in something like this or possibly know of another local subreddit to post this in!
Obviously it will be a beginner course and then if people like it I could host more advanced classes and what not! TIA! đź–¤
Anyone knows of someone hiring in the healthcare administration field? Or at least offering internships to new graduates ?
Thank you
|| || |The United States Department of Justice  Former Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Police Officer Found Guilty of Federal Civil Rights Crimes Related to the Breonna Taylor Case WASHINGTON — A federal jury in Louisville, Kentucky, today convicted a former Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officer for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during the execution of a search warrant in March 2020 that led to the tragic death of Taylor in her home. Brett Hankison, 46, was convicted on one count of civil rights abuse. Count one charged him with depriving Taylor of her constitutional rights when he fired five shots through a bedroom window that was covered with blinds and a blackout curtain. The jury found that Hankison used a dangerous weapon in the commission of the offense, and that his conduct involved an attempt to kill, although his shots did not strike Taylor. Hankison was found not guilty on count two, which charged him with depriving three of Taylor’s neighbors of their constitutional rights by firing five more shots through a sliding glass door that was also covered with blinds and a curtain. “Today, Brett Hankison was found guilty by a jury of his peers for willfully depriving Breonna Taylor of her constitutional rights,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “His use of deadly force was unlawful and put Ms. Taylor in harm’s way. This verdict is an important step toward accountability for the violation of Breonna Taylor’s civil rights, but justice for the loss of Ms. Taylor is a task that exceeds human capacity.” “This defendant is being held accountable for his willful and heinous use of deadly force that endangered the life of Breonna Taylor,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Breonna Taylor’s life mattered. We hope the jury’s verdict recognizing this violation of Ms. Taylor’s civil and constitutional rights brings some small measure of comfort to her family and loved ones who have suffered so deeply from the tragic events of March 2020. We hope that communities use this moment to say her name and to engrave on their hearts and minds Breonna Taylor’s life and enduring legacy. The Justice Department will continue to vigorously defend the civil rights of every person in this country to be free from unlawful police violence.” According to evidence at trial, during the execution of the warrant at Taylor’s home, officers knocked on Taylor’s door and announced themselves as police at approximately 12:45 a.m. No one answered the door, and the officers saw no indication that anyone in the home was awake or had heard their announcement. The police then rammed the door open and Taylor’s boyfriend, believing that intruders were breaking in, fired his handgun one time at officers, two of whom fired back, hitting and killing Taylor. Hankison was not one of the officers who fired from the doorway. He fired separately, from the side of the building, through a sliding glass door and a bedroom window, both of which were covered with closed blinds and curtains. Evidence showed that several of Hankison’s shots passed through Taylor’s apartment, pierced the interior walls and narrowly missed a young couple with a five-year-old child living next door to Taylor. Other shots flew over Taylor’s head as she lay on the floor of her apartment. At trial, numerous law enforcement witnesses testified that officers are trained never to fire their weapons at a target they cannot see. Officers who were on the scene for the execution of the warrant, and others who responded later, testified that Hankison violated LMPD training and the principles of law enforcement when he fired blindly into a crowded apartment complex. The Commander of LMPD’s SWAT unit, who responded to the scene shortly after the shooting, testified that he was in “shock and disbelief” when he learned that Hankison had fired into the covered windows in Ms. Taylor’s home. The jury also heard from her neighbors, who were nearly hit by Hankison’s bullets. Hankison will be sentenced on March 12, 2025. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Two other LMPD officers remain charged in connection with the search warrant executed at Taylor’s home. Former Detective Joshua Jaynes, 40, and LMPD Sergeant Kyle Meany, 35, are charged with federal civil rights and obstruction offenses for their roles in preparing and approving a falsified search warrant affidavit that resulted in the warrant that led to Taylor’s death. A trial will be set for a later date, and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Another former LMPD officer, Detective Kelly Goodlett, previously pleaded guilty to conspiring with Jaynes to falsify the affidavit used to obtain a search warrant for Taylor’s home and to cover up their actions after Taylor’s death. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 29, 2025. The FBI Louisville Field Office investigated the case. Special Litigation Counsel Michael J. Songer and Trial Attorney Anna Gotfryd of the Civil Rights Division’s Criminal Section prosecuted the case. |
Relative near the Hillview area has a 1960s home with no lavatory exhaust fan. They’re dealing with a constant mold/mildew problem in the tiny bathroom and will need the entire exhaust system installed. They’re renovating the home and don’t have a huge budget so I offered to cover the exhaust install. Any recommendations who’re reliable and won’t break the bank? Thanks in advance!
Just thought I’d throw this out there…. So, I drive an old pickup truck and I was thinking about selling it. I need a vehicle with a back seat for my young kids. I’m looking for an SUV or a large sedan probably. I don’t care how old it is but I’d like it to be in decent shape.
My truck is a 1988 Dodge Ram D150, black exterior, burgundy interior. Manual transmission. Engine runs great. I have kept up with repairs and maintenance but it’s got the usual array of small issues that you might expect in an old truck. …But you can fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood flat in the back.
Anyway, send me a message if you’re interested.
You know, where you hang a right off of Rose Island Rd? Because that hill is a BITCH. I love it tho.
Spouse and I are going back forth on about putting our 3.5 toddler in a private school pre k program next year. She goes to a nearby daycare now.
Spouse wants the kid to continue private schooling after pre k till the kid is 7 to 8 year old because of all the transportation issues with JCPS bus systems. The idea that a driver would be responsible for our kid when she is only 5.5 to drive to/back kid home isn't sitting well with her. The news about JCPS are not helping either. I think stopher or Bowen would be our public school choices based on our neighbor's kids. Her worry is also public schools being less secure with many access doors.
The closest private school is Christian academy Middletown campus for us. It is less than 5 miles so one of us could drop off instead of busing the kid. We can afford 8k to 10k fees.
I am hesitant about sending the kid to private school which has a religious name. We aren't Christians either and are first generation immigrants. Plus I have always thought private schools lack diversity. I am not sure this would be a right decision especially when you have decent public options. We are attending a JCPS info session to get more info but spouse is sort of decided to go private.
My partner is coming to visit me here (she’s finishing up a degree and will be moving here as well)
She wants a tattoo and her birthday is in November. I’m looking for a place that does decent work and uses organic ink, any pointers would be appreciated!
(The organic ink isn’t because we are pretentious she just has a skin condition and it heals better/safer for us to use that)
Hey y’all I lost my air tag off my keys at the Circle K on Hurstbourne across from Meijer. I was at pump 9. If anyone finds it, I would love to have it back!
When a civilian calls 911, who’s in charge of medical emergencies? Is it the fire department or EMS.
And does the fire department have their own ambulances or are they a private company? Any insight on the matter would be great. Thank you in advance!
Tonight I picked up my prescriptions at Walmart, then went shopping for my groceries. This kid ran by an grabbed my pharmacy bag right out of the seat of my cart!! I grabbed the hood on his hoodie and dragged him to the ground then snatched my bag back. I was yelling THIEF!, he was yelling don't touch me. He got up and ran off, but the other shoppers who saw him try to take my RX told the manager who was called what they saw.
That punk would have gotten $250 of RX that came out of my HSA. Vyvanse, sleeping medication, muscle relaxers and pain medication. He is damn lucky I left my gel pepper spray in the car or I would have hit him in the face with it.
Lesson learned. Go into Okolona Walmart armed.
Recently saw this tattoo. Any anyone in 502 the best for life like tattoos? Not exactly this one but another warhamner chapter
Walked into the Deuce on Preston and they had Trump statues behind the bar and a "Fuck Joe Biden" jersey hanging up. Dont they know they are in a very blue city? Why alienate 75%+ of your potential customer base? I walked out and spent my money at another bar who's owners may he Trump supporters, but they don't advertise it. You can vote at the ballot box and with your money.
Using Uber eats. Sugar crash = decision paralysis. I've been trying to decide what to order since 3pm, please heeeelllpp meeee
I'm considering pizza, Thai, Indian, jerk chicken, Mexican and Greek. Craving multiple flavor options, something fresh, hot (temp & spice) but also melted cheese??? I can't choose. Tysm
Where is the best (and hopefully less expensive) place to find this spice (that isn’t Krogers)? Thanks!
The dry cleaner I usually go to closed recently. Does anyone have a recommendation? Preferably somewhere close to St. Matthews but willing to drive further for the right place!
The old portal was https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . You can still look up archived votes on that portal.
The new portal is https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/ . I can't find where to search through voting records. It also doesn't load if you try to enter certain queries like the sponsor and some keywords. :(
tl;dr - I'm giving reddit gold to the best good-faith, non-snarky argument for a no vote.
I've voted democrat for every presidential race that I've voted in but I'm leaning towards a yes vote on 2. Kentucky schools look abysmal. [Highs schoolers have a 6% proficiency rate in science](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2024/10/03/how-kentucky-students-did-on-state-test-scores-in-2024/75450599007/#). There isn't a single subject at any level (elementary, middle, or high school) where more than half of the students are proficient. [There are so many fights at Doss High School that it made the news](https://www.wdrb.com/news/education/large-amount-of-daily-fights-among-students-overwhelm-jcps-high-school-staff/article\_84f33404-6cb5-11ef-9203-235efac419f3.html). Right now rich people who can afford private schools are the only ones who can opt out of this. It seems like a good thing to give families more options and increase competition to give public schools incentive to change.
A lot of the 'no' supporters are using worst case scenario scare tactics essentially saying that amendment 2 is for an unrestricted voucher system that includes access for rich families with students already in private schools and that this will drain money from public schools. The amendment doesn't say that at all. It says
"...The General Assembly may provide financial support for the education of students outside the system of common schools..."
Sure, the worst case scenario is made possible by the law, but it seems unlikely. [Texas (a deep red state) can't pass a voucher system](https://www.texastribune.org/2023/11/16/texas-house-school-vouchers/) because they don't know how to pay for it and rural counties don't benefit (similar to Kentucky). A more likely scenario that would get more support would be funding for charter schools like [lawmakers tried to do previosly](https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/12/11/judge-rules-kentuckys-charter-school-law-unconstitutional/) and like many blue states already have. Or a limited voucher system that has income limits and excludes kids already in private school like Indiana's initial voucher system. Either of these seem like great options for kids stuck in poor performing schools.
I'm open minded about this and admit I don't know everything about it. I'd love to hear some good-faith, non-snarky arguments from more knowledgable people in support of a no vote and I have some Reddit gold to give to the best one(s). Convince me to vote no so my friends on the left don't hate me. Thanks!
Jefferson county sheriff’s office is the worst sheriff’s office i have ever seen. I have been to 15 states here in America, and NEVER have i seen a worst police department in my life. Why does y’all’s police do more then the sheriff? How come some can speed past them, run lights, run stop signs, and they dont do ANYTHING??? This county has it all backwards. I see some sheriffs drive old ass cars while new ones sit in a lot downtown?? I see they can’t do anything because they want the “head sheriff “ to stay in office?? I’m sorry but since i chose to live here, i cannot stand how they don’t so shit for the community. And when they do, it’s not because of John, it’s because THRID party people pay them to do it. We have to stand up as a community bc this is wild. In what world does the cop hold more authority than a sheriff???