Monday, October 30 2017

Abandoned and beautiful: the cool but creepy footage of Columbus’ abandoned buildings 🏚

Hello Monday. It's James.

There's an entire genre of urban exploration on YouTube. The quality of video varies. Often you'll have to put up with shaky cams, questionable backing beats (it wouldn't surprise me if some of these kids are using the videos to push their mix tapes), and bizarre editing, but when they're good, they're glimpses into a places secret spaces.

You've definitely seen some of these ruins from Columbus interstates, and if you're like me, you've wondered what the deal is with these buildings. Here are some answers.

Monday Weather 🌡47 - Frost this morning, then chance of showers. Windy. Chance of precipitation 30%.

Navigator Originals ✏️6 Columbus Brews That Prove Fall Is The Best Season For Beer [Miller]Fall is a special time for flavors, and Zoey highlights some of the best local beers that take advantage of the season.Abandoned And Beautiful: The Cool But Creepy Footage Of Columbus’ Abandoned Buildings [Miller]There's an entire genre of urban exploration on YouTube. The quality of video varies. Often you'll have to put up with shaky cams, questionable backing beats (it wouldn't surprise me if some of these kids are using the videos to push their mix tapes), and bizarre editing, but when they're good, they're glimpses into a places secret spaces. Zoey has a look at some of the best urban exploration videos from Columbus.Columbus Crew SC Greeted With Cheers, Applause, And Songs At Airport By Fans [Wiley]It's a big week for Columbus Crew SC. They will be continuing their playoff run with NYC FC on deck. This will feature a home playoff game tomorrow night. Crew faithful were on hand in the late hours Thursday night/Friday morning to greet the victors coming home from Atlanta. Video is honestly heartwarming.Guy Fieri Films Two Episodes In Columbus For The Food Network, Has No Idea He’s Actually In Flavor Town [Miller]Love him or hate him (there doesn't seem to be an in between), everyone has to admit Guy Fieri has built an impressive following. He was recently in Columbus, and we're going to be feature in back to back episodes of ‘Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives’ starting November 10th.The Cleveland Browns Are In London And Of Course They Have A Double Decker Bus [Wiley]The Browns went to London over the weekend, where they lost. That part isn't interesting, or surprising, sadly (they are something like 2-33 over their last 35 games, but the trip looked interesting, and included a Browns double decker bus.CD 102.5 Fans Can Listen In, No Matter Where They Live [Wiley]Congress recently passed laws further loosening restrictions on companies owning local media, which I assume means all radio stations will be broadcasting from a single server in a megaconglomerate's closet somewhere very soon. But CD 102.5 remains local, and ever improving, now adding an internet stream to allow people to listen even if they aren't in Columbus.

Around Town 🏘Breakfast With Nick checks out a new place on South Fourth Street - Hadley's Bar + Kitchen. Food looks great, but I think I'm really in love with the decor. Check out the repurposed Big Boy statue from Frisch's at the link. [Breakfast With Nick]The lone Democratic Supreme Court justice in Ohio, William O’Neill, has decided to run for governor. It's an interesting call to enter a crowded race given that Republican governor John Kasich will now select his replacement. [Dispatch/Schladen]Ohio State moved to number 3 in both the AP poll and the Coaches poll, following their insane comeback win over #2 Penn State. Assuming no stumbles and a win in the Big 10 championship game, they look like a playoff team. [Eleven Warriors]A fan's video from C deck went nationally viral as they recorded fan after fan tripping up a certain step. [USA Today]Before the game, #SaveTheCrew invaded ESPN's college Game Day with a highly visible display of colors and signs. See video and pictures at the link. [Massive Report]

Coming Up 📆🏒 10/30: Blue Jackets vs. Bruins🎤 10/30: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox⚽️ 10/31: Columbus Crew vs. NYC FC Conference Semi-Final🚂 11/1-4: Kids Clothing & Toy Pop Up Shop🍰 11/2: Best Bites: Comfort Food🎤 11/3: Trevor Noah🎵 11/4: Columbus Ohio Record, Cd & Music Memorabilia Show🖼 11/4: Gallery Hop🎻 11/4: Mozart's Requiem🇹🇷 11/5: Turkish Food Festival⚔ 11/5: The Legend of Zelda : Symphony of the Goddesses🦎 11/5: Buckeye Reptile Expo👟 11/5: Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Columbus👟 11/5: DogTap 5k Race + Party🐃 11/5: National Bison Day celebration at Darby Nature Center🌳 11/5: Fairy and Troll House Trail🎵 11/5: Bob DylanWeekly Concert Calendar: 👨‍🎤🎸🎹10/31: Periphery/Animals As Leaders10/31: GRiZ11/2: Death From Above11/2: The Strumbellas11/3: Hinder11/3: The Struts11/3: Chris Stapleton11/3: Diane Coffee w/ Peach Pit and Steven King11/3: Daley11/3: Sinkane11/4: $10.25 series feat: Hembree11/4: Glasslands

Longread 🌳A legend is growing in Nepal, where people say a meditating boy hasn't eaten or drunk in seven months. He barely moves, just sits under a tree, still as a stone. It's impossible, some say. Is it a miracle? A hoax? Let's find out.GQ: The Incredible Buddha Boy

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