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Louisville news: Ethics Commission judges Judy guilty again edition [News]
- "After deliberating for over two and a half hours, the Louisville Metro Ethics Commission ruled Councilwoman Judy Green, D-1, deliberately violated the city’s code of ethics in the case of rerouting funds through a non-profit group without the council’s knowledge.
Fireworks and unemployment [The Arena]
Anecdotal evidence from neighborhoods across the country indicates that, economic weakness or not, plenty of people have firework money this year.
And this is to be expected during periods of devastating deflation such as the one we are experiencing today, because it is during deflationary periods that the worst of our economic nature stands on display.
A classic July Fourth [Sports]
I ask you what can get somebody in the mood for fourth of July in the best possible traditional sense in the state of Kentucky?
Eating twelve consecutive apple pies in one sitting? After all nothing is more American than Apple Pie! No, and I would wager that that could cause some health issues, in addition aren’t apple pies actually Dutch or something like that in origin? I suppose I could do some research here but I’ve chosen this question and answer style so I don’t have to.
The Fourth of July, Hulk Hogan, and Schlafly American IPA [Lville Beer]
My brain works in weird ways, so when I opened my fridge last night and reached for a bottle of Schlafly American IPA it didn't surprise me in the least that the Hulk Hogan "I Am a Real American" theme song popped in my head. I channeled my inner Hulkster as I ripped the cap off and prepared myself, sans bandana, to enjoy my beer. With the Independence Day holiday weekend coming up, this review might want to make you do the same.
Have fun, stay safe with these common-sense fireworks tips from UofL expert [Colleges]
The rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air… No holiday captures the pyrotechnic glory of summer like Independence Day. But if you intend to set off some sparklers (or something more powerful) yourself, consider some of these facts and injury prevention tips from Theresa Baker, trauma outreach and prevention coordinator at University of Louisville Hospital:
· Don’t mix alcohol with fireworks
Celebrate your country, support your town [Fourth of July]
The Fourth of July is a day of fireworks and grilling out. It's a day of parties and picnics, music and festivities. For this is the day we come together as a country to celebrate our political independence. We celebrate all that is good about our country, and all that we love about being here.
Get crafty with Uncle Sam: Fourth of July arts and crafts [Family and parenting]
In the mood to inspire a little patriotism in your children for the Fourth of July? Well grab some construction paper and dust off that glue gun. Quicker than you can sing "Yankee Doodle Dandee," you and the kids can create some fun, patriotic craft projects...just in time for July Fourth!
Fourth of July Stilts:
Fireworks, Fourth, Fun and…Fido? [Fourth of July]
It’s the dog days of summer—but Independence Day fireworks aren’t a rite of summer that our pets particularly look forward to. Whether you take your dog to watch the rockets or leave your pal at home, here’s how to keep your four-footed friend safe and feeling secure as the skies light up.
