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Wednesday, May 22 2019

Wednesday, May 22 2019

The Best Thrill-Seeking Adventures Around Central Ohio 🎢😍

Sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital: 5 Ways On Our Sleeves From Nationwide Children’s Is Changing The Conversation On Mental Health 🦋💔⚓️

Happy Wednesday! Chelsea here.

It's hump day! Is that still a thing? I'm saying yes. Wednesdays aren't just for pink. They're also great for daydreaming. Mostly because it's the middle of the week and fatigue starts to set in, so I like to spend at least an hour thinking about all of the amazing things I can do with my time this weekend, this summer, in the next 10 years, etc. Today, I've got the perfect topic, if you're up for something a little adventurous, or, like me, you need to get your adrenaline pumping. But, fear not, this list comes with a sliding scale when it comes to thrills, and so there's something for everyone.

Navigator Feature Story:

The Best Thrill-Seeking Adventures Around Central Ohio

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Navigator Originals ✏️

Boyz II Men Is Playing A Free Show At The Columbus Commons And It’s Okay To Freak Out About It

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First, it was Blues Traveler in the free summer concert series at the Columbus Commons. Next up? Boys II Men. The free tickets will go first to Commons newsletter subscribers, so if you have an interest, I'd get signed up. We've got the details on how to get your hands on the tickets.

Your Guide To Columbus Memorial Day 2019

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If you're still trying to get your Memorial Day plans in order, let me offer up a few suggestions. Whatever you find yourself doing this weekend, be sure to spend some time thinking about what Memorial Day means to you and honor those you're remembering.

Talking Points ❤️

Yurt Life 🏕

Breakfast With Nick

recently checked out a yurt at the Inn at Cedar Falls

. It might be one of the more interesting overnights you can do in Ohio, and Nick does a great job answering all the yurt related questions a person might have.

Rain, rain, go away

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Who gets more rain, Columbus or Seattle?

The answer may surprise you

. Or maybe not? I guess it depends on just how pessimistic you are when it comes to cloudy Columbus weather.

Nuclear Ohio ☢️

A middle school in Piketon

has been closed for the remainder of the year

after possible radioactive contamination was found in air testing. A defunct nuclear power plant is in the process of being decommissioned in the area, and a former scientist with the project

is criticizing federal and state response to the situation

. The radioactive materials were actually discovered in 2017-2018, but officials are arguing it's no cause for concern, while the scientist says

“Any amount of Neptunium just basically sets off alarms and sirens for me [...] Neptunium has to be prepared in a reactor and the last time I checked there weren't any reactors in high schools, so DOE is being disingenuous.”

Interesting timing with all of this given lawmakers are currently

considering bailing out First Energy's two bankrupt nuclear power plants

. First Energy is also, simultaneously, trying to get the state

to remove caps on electricity company profits

Weather

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84 and partly sunny. ⛅️

Sponsored by Columbus Arts Festival: June 7-9th at the riverfront. 150 live performances on 5 stages, 270+ artists, and so much more. Check out all the details here. 🎨🖼🎭