Thursday, August 10 2017

Hello Thursday. It's James.

The Santa Maria tourist attraction kind of went without much fanfare, right? I'm certainly not complaining since the riverfront is now the crown jewel of Columbus, and the Santa Maria would probably stick out like a sore thumb, but it's kind of strange how it just disappeared.Turns out the city just dismantled it and it's in pieces all over Columbus, with the biggest sections sitting in a city owned plant nursery off US-23. Curious what it's looking like now? Hit the link and read more from Chelsea.Navigator full story: The Old Santa Maria Is Sitting In Pieces In A Field Off Of US-23

The Rundown:Weather: 80. 60% chance of thunderstorms. Lower chance in the morning, greater chance in the evening.To do: Legendary Louisville rock band My Morning Jacket will be performing at Express Live. Doors open at 6pm (6pm? Apparently so.) and there are still tickets available. All the info here. Should be one of the concerts of the year in Columbus.

Navigator Originals:Cardale Jones Is Definitely Team FUSIANCardale Jones is probably as good at social media as he is at football, and he's fired some Twitter shots at Bengals QB (and more importantly in this case, former Alabama QB) AJ McCarron's new sushi restaurant that seems to be a little bit of a rip off of Columbus' own FUSIAN.These Are Ohio’s Best Hospitals, As Ranked By US NewsThe Cleveland Clinic, probably not surprisingly, is the highest rated Ohio hospital, but Columbus doesn't fare too badly.Kids Read To Shy Cats With This Insanely Sweet Program In ClintonvillePretty adorable program happening in Clintonville with kids reading to cats who need homes. The cats get some socialization, the kids get some practice reading aloud - there are few things on earth as win-win as this program.Opinion: A $15 Minimum Wage Increase In Columbus Isn’t Just A Good Idea, It’s A NecessityKansas City voters passed a $15 minimum wage law Tuesday night, and Seattle has seen success with their increased minimum wage (and perhaps more importantly, none of the doomsday scenarios that were prophesied have come true. Fast food and restaurants still exist.) Is it time for Columbus to make a move?This Columbus Resident Is On A Mission To Banish Pit StainsA Columbus resident is killing it on Indiegogo after inventing a shirt that apparently turns sweat into vapor, eliminating pit stains.New Ohio LGBTQ Publication ‘Prizm’ Announced From Equitas HealthGood news here, with Equitas Health looking to pick up where Outlook Ohio left off after it's closure.The Mazza Museuem in Findlay Will Make You Miss Your Childhood With Amazing Children's Book ArtA short drive to the University of Findlay will put you in the Mazza Museum, a very cool concept that showcases children's book illustrations. Notable selections include selections from Rosemary Wells (the creator of "Max and Ruby" - parents are all grimacing as they picture Max and Ruby), work from Maurice Sendek, Brad Sneed's Thumbelina, and illustrations from Thumbelina. Check out the link above for pictures from the collection and more details.Former WNCI Producer “Mongo” Goes To Trial Against Taylor SwiftOne of the weirder Columbus linked stories of late, as a former WNCI producer is both suing and being sued by Taylor Swift. The trial is starting this week - hit the link and let Nora tell you what happened to cause all this.OSU Gateway Is Getting A Throwback Dive Bar, Leo’s On The AlleyChelsea has news of a new bar in OSU's Gateway, Leo's On The Alley. It's going into the old Eddie George's private event area and will have a throwback feel, with music only coming from the jukebox and beer sold in cans.

The Thursday Conversation:State auditor Dave Yost is now going after overfunded charter schools. The auditor wants to take a look at e-school enrollment and the possibility of inflated attendance, causing schools to be overpaid, with the overpayments then making their way to sponsors and administrators. (There's a word for this that the Dispatch is dancing around, but if you consider it for a second or two I'm sure it'll come to you.) The state wants the money going to the benefit of students and their educational needs.  [Dispatch/Siegal]College football predictions are rolling in, and the consensus seems to be an undefeated regular season should be viewed as the floor for the Buckeyes. [ESPN]A Dayton school has decided teachers should have access to hidden guns and has sent them to class to learn how to kill intruders. [Dayton Daily News]The Columbus Blue Jackets are having an Open House Sunday, where you can select a seat for season tickets, along with locker room tours, a public skate, street hockey on the floor of Nationwide, and lots of giveaways. [NHL.com]

Longread for your lunch break:A family tried to build its own sustainable paradise in Hawaii. Then Tesla’s batteries came to town.Longreads in partnership with Grist: Hard Lessons in Living Off the Grid

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