I’m curious how many of y’all notice/care about the use of AI by businesses? I personally was very disheartened to see so many KY state fair and Harvest booths with AI banners, logos, menus, etc. this year and the trend is spreading to brick and mortar businesses more and more. I know I’m not the only one who hates it, as I’ve heard quite a few people talking about it in person and see all the discourse online. I make it a point to put my money where my mouth is and only support businesses that don’t use AI (at least not outwardly), and I would highly recommend you do the same! I even went to far as to reach out to a few businesses and have had some great constructive conversations. Anywho, how is everyone else feeling about the prevalence of AI advertising?

Hey everyone! Saw this coming up this week and was told there will be food for people who register for the event.

Albany Community Based Acapella Chorus seeking new members. Capitaland Chorus is an educational, active and fun group. We love singing, becoming better singers and performing throughout the Region.

This is an open invitation to come visit us for vocal instruction and sharing the love of 4-Part Harmony!

All interested females and friends encouraged to attend, ages 16 to older adults. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:15pm at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205. Ring doorbell for entry.

Contact Angela at (845) 242-1875 for more information.

Things listed here are TRUE! I know, I worked there. 

On the surface, the facility seems welcoming, clean, and caring. However, staffing levels and supervision are concerning. 

There is a legal case (link below) involving One Small Community Corporation, an Islamic nonprofit, doing business as One Giant Leap Child Care. The girl working was overwhelmed and I am sure she didn’t have help when needed. Kids get hurt quite often. Facebook discussions raise concerns about the owners, staff conduct, and the workplace environment. Some of the concerns discussed online involve substance use by staff, inappropriate workplace behavior such as parties at the owners house involving underage drinking and more. Coworkers came in quite often intoxicated or high. One in particular has there 5 years or so watching infants that way. She acts like she runs the place. I was left with 14 kids by myself. I asked for help, but she was arguing with her boyfriend via text all day.  The place is really toxic. The drinking parties allow and condone this type of behavior. If you don’t participate, you become a target. 

They really go out of their way to over communicate with parents. Sending updates and throwing over the top holiday parties. They want them comfortable to hide all the things that are really going on. 

The thing is, nothing will change. Parents will continue paying a premium price thinking their kids are in a great place. But behind the scenes, it’s very different. 

https://trellis.law/doc/246616156/complaint-equivalent-pleading-filed-complaint

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewAlbanyIN/comments/1s4vihh/one_giant_leap_childcare/

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewAlbanyIN/comments/1sjwd22/case_of_one_giant_leap_daycaretheir_son/

Without being negative, what are some things you'd like to see from the parade in the future?

I would like more music instead of just horns. Was IUS marching band present? I think I only saw New Albany

It'd be cool to see more animals in the parade, there's various local livestock and I've heard rumors of camels. I'm sure we have methods of catching the poop before it hits the road

Leaning more into the fall aspect of Harvest Homecoming, would love to see some active tractors, the steam one was cool

More local business floats, Im ignorant of whether there's an incentive or a cost to participate

Edit: found the official rules, I'm not sure what the application is like since registration closed. Please share the rules and the website with any non profits, local businesses, or marching bands you may know in preparation for next year. Only rule I'm not a fan of is the no scary haunted houses, but I totally understand why it's there.

https://harvesthomecoming.com/parade-registration/

Got a tattoo and am not happy with it. It is a sentimental piece because it’s a tribute to my soul cat who passed away.

The artist who did it did one touch up but had declined to do any further work on the piece.

The primary reason I am looking for more work on the piece is that the gray is patchy in spots and the gray nose shading has a slant to it. The reason I had the first touch up is because the gray was incredibly patchy. Tattoo artist said it was a new ink and that she hadn’t had good luck with it recently and probably wouldn’t be in her rotation anymore.

Apparently I can’t post a pic of it or I can’t figure out how. But it’s a gray cat portrait in a traditional style.

Anyone want to roll some dice and learn a new TTRPG system at TCB Games & Collectibles in Clarksville? They are always running beginner-friendly D&D, Savage Worlds, Mork Borg, and other different systems. They are hosting a game for the new Dungeon Crawler Carl system soon and have room for a couple more players. Zero experience needed. I’ll include the Discord link if anyone wants to check it out! https://discord.gg/E8Fkay2c3g

hello! I recently moved to the New Albany area with my spouse and we have a dog who needs to walk a lot. I've been walking him at Sam Peden community park and Lapping Park a lot, but am looking for other places to explore. Any recommendations?

I recently moved from Louisville to New Albany and am tired of driving back there for doctors appointments at U of L. Is there a general medical practice in New Albany that people recommend? Or am I just better off sucking it up and going to Louisville. I know Baptist Health has a presence here, but I prefer not to get care from a religiously affiliated hospital. Thanks all!

Update: now Diesel is at $6.77 in New Albany.