Tuesday, July 10, 2017

These 12 Ancient Earthworks Are Thousands Of Years Old, Right Here In Ohio

Happy Tuesday, Columbus! Chelsea, here. 

When Americans think about the history of North America, they typically focus in on post-Columbian societies. But for thousands of years before any European set foot in Ohio, the area was home to Native American societies that were building incredible structures. Some of the ancient earthworks that dot the Ohio countryside are more than 2,000 years old. From conical burial mounds to intricate and complex structures, these 12 Ancient Earthworks deserve a visit from Ohio's current residents. 

The Rundown:Weather: 86F. 80% chance of rain. Thunderstorms likely. Gusty winds and small hail are possible.To do: Are you totally into tech? Head down to the Columbus Idea Foundry for their Virtual Reality Meet-up. According to the Facebook event, attendees such as "developers, enthusiasts, gamers, entrepreneurs, and investors are welcome." Share the newest games and developments for VR like the htc Vive and Hololens. The session is from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM and is free and open to the public For more information, click here. 

Navigator Originals:OSU Is #1 For Division I Football Student-Athletes, According To College FactualThe Ohio State University was named the best college for Student Athletes by College Factual. Read what they had to say, and why OSU took the title. Chumley’s Will Announce Their Grand Reopening Soon And We Can’t WaitIf you've been missing your college nights at Chumley's, you're in luck. The bar is planning to reopen downtown. Hot Chicken Takeover Shines In The Spotlight For Being A Fair Chance EmployerIt takes a special kind of employer to give former inmates a chance at a successful life. Hot Chicken Takeover has always been a fair chance employer. The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to telling stories about the U.S. criminal justice system, has featured HCT on it's latest segment.Mike Pence Will Speak At The Ohio Republicans’ State DinnerVice President Pence will be speaking next week in Columbus at the Ohio Republicans' State Dinner. The dinner will be held at the Ohio Union at OSU, with tickets costing up to $150.This Ohio Sheriff Refuses To Give His Deputies Life-Saving Overdose MedicationYet another Ohio Sheriff has decided to refuse the life-saving drug Narcan to individuals that overdose. But is it  an opportunity for law enforcement and policy makers to punish the drug afflicted ? Navigator writer Zoey Miller takes a closer look at the issue.90s Fest Brings Back All Those Old Skool Cuts With Headline Act TLCAre you ready to chase some waterfalls? Pre-Y2K superstars TLC will be headlining 90s Fest, with Blackstreet, C+C Music Factory, and more to perform. Drunch Is The New Perfect Spot To Cure Your Sunday Morning HangoverParty a little hard last night? Cure your hangover blues at the best new little brunch place in town. Drunch, aka drunk brunch, heartily encourages a "hair of the dog" approach.Amid Controversy, Officer Zachary Rosen Has Been Fired From The Columbus Division of PoliceAgainst the advice of Police Chief Kim Jacobs, who suggested a 24-hour suspension, Officer Zachary Rosen has been fired from the Columbus Division of Police. Rosen had been the spotlight of two separate incidents, but his firing comes after a video emerged of him kicking a handcuffed suspect in the head.  

The Tuesday Conversation:

The John Glenn International Airport will be holding a special workshop to help those afraid of flying to conquer their fears. The  Facing Takeoff workshop will be held at the airport on August 26. [NBC4/AP]Golf is a popular sport amongst Columbus businessmen. This 21-person list, The Best Golfers in the Columbus Business Execs, is a list of all-male executives ranked by Columbus Business First based on the United States Golf Association's GHIN database. [Columbus Business First/Hill]It's been a year since Columbus was named America's Smart City. Although the progress hasn't been as tangible as some residents had hoped for, the city has still taken strides towards becoming a technical beacon for the state and the country. [Dispatch/Rouan]

Longread for your lunch break:How does a 25-year-old whiz kid, an editor, a sought-after journalist, end up as one of the biggest frauds American journalism has ever seen? In the late 90's, Stephan Glass was a star on the rise. He was making waves in Washington as one of the must-watch journalists, with work published in The New York Time's Magazine, Harper's, Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, and his editing job at The New Republic. But all of that came crashing down with an elaborate and falsified story about a teenage hacker. Vanity Fair: Shattered Glass by Buzz Bisinger

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