Monday, August 14 2017

Hello Monday. It's James.

The weekend's events in Charlottesville felt like a turning point. People will have to pick a side going forward. It feels like so many things that have been bubbling under the surface for so long are now immediately and viscerally present. It feels like an appropriate time to point out and keep track of the groups operating in our own back yard. The Southern Poverty Law Center operates a Hate Map, noting which groups on it's list are operating where, and I'm somewhat heartened that central Ohio isn't as dense as many other spots on the list (trying to hold onto some optimism when possible) but we do have some abhorrent groups operating locally, including, unfortunately, the largest hate website in America.Navigator full story: These Are The Hate Groups Operating In Central Ohio

The Rundown:Weather: 83. Mostly cloudy.To do: The Idea Foundry is hosting an Urban Farming meet-up hosted by Modern Twist farms. Starts at 6:30, all the details here.

Navigator Originals:If You’re Craving Korean In The Capital City, Diaspora Doesn’t Disappoint [Miller]Zoey takes a journey to Diaspora, a Korean diner in the University District. Facebook To Open Massive Data Center In New Albany [Wiley]I've seen a lot of online chatter concerning what company was set to receive over $37 million in state tax incentives, with loads of speculation, and even concern over corruption and graft. Turns out it's for a massive $750 million data center that'll be run by Facebook. It won't open until 2022, but will create 1,000 construction jobs between now and then, and then 80 permanent jobs on it's 345 acre site.

The Monday Conversation:The Columbus Crew were big winners over the weekend, defeating second place Chicago Fire 3-1. They are looking to make a big playoff push after spending $2.3 million on Pedro Santos out of Portugal, the most expensive deal in club history. [Guldan/Massive Report]Ohio job applicants and employees tested positive for heroin 79% more often than the national average. Employers feel the pinch on this, not just for a lack of applicants, but also because drug testing evidently runs $100 per candidate, according to this Dispatch story. [Dispatch/Schladen]An Athens county man was injured in Charlottesville, Virginia, when a car deliberately rammed into a crowd of protestors. His wife said ""He didn't go to start a fight. He went to make the world a better place and to use his voice" and that he "won't give up." He's in fair condition in a hospital after a significant head injury. [10tv]

Longread for your lunch break:The true impact of activism may not be felt for a generation. That alone is reason to fight, rather than surrender to despairThe Guardian: Protest and persist: why giving up hope is not an option

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