Tuesday, April 11 2017

6 great Columbus used bike shops to get you out on the road for less

Hello Tuesday. It's James.

What a gorgeous day yesterday. So gorgeous that thoughts naturally turn towards spending more time outside.If those thoughts lead you to considering biking some of the great bike paths Columbus has to offer, you will want to read Zoey Miller's look at the best used bike shops in Columbus. They aren't just for picking up a new (used) bike either - some of these spots include maker space and lessons on taking care of your bike.

The Rundown:Weather: 68. 80% chance of precipitation. Morning storms and then clouds later.To do: It's National Pets Day, and Global Gallery is taking advantage with Pets on the Patio. There will be puppies to adopt and treats for dogs to try. Event runs 3:30 - 8, and details are here.

Navigator Originals:Colson Whitehead Wins Pulitzer Prize Two Weeks Before Making His Appearance Here In ColumbusDo you have your tickets yet? He'll be in Bexley on April 28th.10 Meetup Groups In Columbus You Just Have To Check OutLooking to get out in the community more? One of these 10 meetup groups might do the trick.Final Show Of The Columbus Symphony Orchestra Season Will Be On May 20The 2016-2017 season will wrap up with a one night only performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3.High School Students Brave A Night In The Cold To Raise Awareness For Teen HomelessnessOur new intern Tess Stuber describes a night spent camping out to raise money for Ohio State's Star House, which brings services to teens in need.Columbus Navigator Celebrates Our Brothers And Sisters For National Siblings DayYesterday was National Siblings Day. Check out Columbus Navigator writers and their brothers and sisters.Columbus State And Otterbein University Offering New Tuition Incentive ProgramOtterbein and Columbus State are teaming up to offer an incredibly affordable program to earn an Associate's Degree and Bachelor's degree, with a sticker price of $43,188 for the entire four years.

The Tuesday Conversation:

A Columbus police officer was filmed on Saturday kicking a man in the head. The officer's name has not been released and he has been temporarily reassigned. [Dispatch/Needs-Woods]The Dispatch has a compelling profile of an undocumented immigrant working towards better things at Columbus State. It's also distressing to read of her desire to visit sick grandparents, knowing she may be denied re-entry. [Dispatch/Pyle]BrewDog has sold a portion of their company to a private investment group. The sale puts a valuation on the company of about $1.2 billion, and will put around $260 million in their coffers to fund expansion and buyback of shares from existing shareholders. Early backers of BrewDog have made out very well, with gains of 2800% in 7 years. Even late backers have done well, with backers from last year's equity offering having seen their shares increase in value by 177%. [BrewDog Blog]

Longread for your lunch break:Curious about where we are going as a society? You could do a lot worse than to listen to Margaret Atwood. The author of The Handmaid's Tale and Oryx & Crake lately looks like a prophet.The New Yorker: Margaret Atwood, The Prophet of Dystopia

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