Monday, April 10 2017

Hello Monday. It's James

I can't help it. To me, the Hyperloop concept feels so science fiction that it's hard for me to believe it'll ever happen. And it seems to make more sense when it comes to freight than it does for people.Of course, I'd certainly love for my doubts to be disproven. Especially since a Pittsburgh - Columbus - Chicago route is being discussed as one of eleven possible Hyperloop routes. Columbus to Chicago in fifteen minutes? Yeah, I'd be all over that.

Navigator full story: Chicago-Columbus-Pittsburgh Route Named 1 of 11 Potential Routes for Hyperloop One

The Rundown:Weather: 78. Partly cloudy. Rain Monday night.To do: Buckeye Bourbon House is hosting a bourbon tasting with Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller of Wild Turkey bourbon. Starts at 9:30 pm and reservations are recommended. Event details.

Navigator Originals:COTA To Hold Public Meetings About Upcoming ChangesCOTA is getting closer and closer to the huge changes that are coming May 1st. They'll be holding a series of informational meetings to help get the word out on what's coming.Just Who Is Fritz The Night Owl??Fritz the Night Owl is one of those folks who is deeply embedded in the fabric and history of our city. Zoey Miller's look at Fritz is well worth reading if he's new to you (or even if he's not.)Local Child Inventor Appears On EllenIt's Monday, you probably need to see something cute. This should have you covered.Glen Echo Bridge Closing Monday, April 10 For 6 MonthsGlen Echo Bridge's closure will mean some rerouting of traffic, but it also means some changes to the Ohio Birds Mural painted on the bridge. Comedy Legends Martin Short and Steve Martin Coming To The Ohio TheatreShort and Martin will be appearing May 21st at the Ohio Theatre. 

The Monday Conversation:

New graduation exams may be disproportionately affecting poor students, with some districts potentially looking at 70% drops in graduation rates when the exams begin next year. [Dispatch/Bush&Candisky]The Blue Jackets ended the season on a winning note, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 Sunday. They set a franchise record for wins (50) and will start the playoffs this week against the Pittsburgh Penguins. If you're ready to jump on the bandwagon (and it's a good time), Jackets Cannon has a guide. [Jackets Cannon/Real]The Dispatch has a look at independent bookstores in central Ohio, noting that Gramercy Books in Bexley is the first independent bookstore to open in the area since 2005. [Dispatch/Oller]And be sure to check out our list of the best indy bookstores in Central Ohio. [Navigator/Wiley]

Longread for your lunch break:"What if I told you mozzarella sticks never had to end?"Caity Weaver spends 14 hours in a TGIF's.Gawker: My 14-Hour Search for the End of TGI Friday's Endless Appetizers

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