OT: CBJ Lounge XXI (All Non-Sports, Non-Political Talk Here)

[Viqsi]

So I had occasion to pick up an orange cat plushie for reasons I won't get into, and as part of that I figured why let @VT and @squashmaple have all the fun...

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I had no idea there was a comedian specializing in Ohio...NSFW

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Ransomware group auctioning stolen Columbus government data on dark web for $1.9 million

After weeks of speculation that Columbus has been the victim of a cyberattack (platforms have been down on the The City of Columbus' website, and some government email addresses haven’t worked since…

614now.com

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Ransomware group auctioning stolen Columbus government data on dark web for $1.9 million

After weeks of speculation that Columbus has been the victim of a cyberattack (platforms have been down on the The City of Columbus' website, and some government email addresses haven’t worked since…

614now.com

My complaints about trash and recycling that hasn't been picked up isn't THAT interesting.

 

[End of Line]

Every now and again I run into a horse out at Prairie Oaks metro park

 

[spintheblackcircle]

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/first-day-of-ohio-recreational-marijuana-sales-a-success-say-dispensaries/

Anyone check out day 1?

 

[DougKnowsBest]

yes.

i was annoyed by all the new randos in the store. I could instantly tell something was wrong.

i had to go back this morning at 10am to avoid the humans

 

[spintheblackcircle]

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/08/08/columbus-popular-housing-market.html?csrc=6398&taid=66b4c8640b31f40001ec8c9f&utm_campaign=trueAnthemTrendingContent&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

Columbus #1 housing market in the US

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Those Columbo Law commercials can get hit by a truck

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Those Columbo Law commercials can get hit by a truck

And then he could represent himself!

 

[Doggy]

And then he could represent himself!

Actually it's not nearly as bad as some commercials I have seen in Texas.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Actually it's not nearly as bad as some commercials I have seen in Texas.

It's not, but there are no jobs more disrespected than truckers given the massive impact they have on our lives.

 

[End of Line]

It's not, but there are no jobs more disrespected than truckers given the massive impact they have on our lives.

As someone who was in logistics for a couple years, that entire industry is crazy for multiple reasons.

Also, close to 80% of all interstate commerce passes through Ohio

 

[spintheblackcircle]

As someone who was in logistics for a couple years, that entire industry is crazy for multiple reasons.

Also, close to 80% of all interstate commerce passes through Ohio

You can reach about 50% of the US population within a 500 miles radius of Columbus OH, one day transit. One of main reasons Columbus is booming.

That's how I moved here, our company has a customer that moved their DC to Groveport and I moved here to run it

 

[spintheblackcircle]

https://www.axios.com/2024/08/12/violent-crime-harris-trump-election

New preliminary data from major U.S. cities shows a sharp drop in violent crime in the first half of the year — more than 25% in some communities — as the COVID-era crime wave recedes.

Columbus, Ohio, experienced the largest percentage decline in violent crime in the nation, with a massive 41% drop so far in 2024. Omaha, Nebraska, was second with a 30% decrease.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

....this is no surprise to people in the industry or who know about the corrupt George family.

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/crime/records-townhall-mandrake-owner-wanted-rape-attempted-murder-charges/530-d1f6630f-639e-4e3a-b48e-81047311c1ce

An Ohio business owner with bars in Columbus and Cleveland has been charged with at least nine felonies including rape, attempted murder and kidnapping.

Records from Cleveland Municipal Court indicate an arrest warrant has been issued for Bobby George for crimes that were allegedly committed between November 2023 and July 2024.

 

[Jovavic]

Never trust people with two first names

 

[Viqsi]

Never trust people with two first names

I've seen people claim I have three, but that's mostly because they don't understand hyphenation. I think that makes me Extra Super Duper Trustworthy.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Never trust people with two first names

His father is Tony George and is a real piece of work himself

 

[End of Line]

From the lake that shall not be named @Double-Shift Lasse

 

[DougKnowsBest]

That time of the year again. Live on the east side of Columbus? Not thrilled with the CAHL? Sick of getting your car broken into at Easton? Tired of driving to Dublin?

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[End of Line]

When did Donatos outsource their ordering?

 

[spintheblackcircle]

He hosted the best podcast about the Ukraine invasion. Every day for almost 3 years he would start off, "Hello, this is David Knowles, and this is Ukraine, The Latest." And they would spend an hour a day going into amazing depth, they just won a Best News Podcast award. Just 32.

Devastated.

David Knowles, journalist behind Telegraph’s Ukraine war podcast, dies aged 32

Mr Knowles’s father said his eldest son ‘loved life and he lived it just as well as he could’

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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*pretentious foodie post incoming*

I usually go out 1-2 times a week but I've been super busy with work and haven't gone out in a few weeks, so I decided to go all in last night. I can't afford this place on the regular, but through word of mouth and this honor below, I decided to spoil me.

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-new-restaurants-2024/

Agni is a pre-set menu with 15 courses in German Village and was just named 1 of the 20 best new restaurants in the country by Bon Appetite, which is really rare for Columbus.

The chef/owner was on Top Chef a few years ago. He went out 9th, but did win $10,000 for a dessert (which is on the menu). It was worth the cost, which is $145 per person and you can add wine pairings, which I did not.

I enjoyed 14 of the 15 incredibly creative dishes. Each course came with an explanation of the dish. Since there is no menu, that's when you find out what you are getting, though the menu is online. We had 5 different staff tell us about the dishes through the meal, which I think is a good idea. Seeing the same server 20-30 times can be a bit much, so it was nice to have multiple voices tell you what was on the plate.

It was a 2 1/2 hour meal, and you leave very full despite small/medium plates. When you leave, they give you a card stock menu to take home with you. I like that you don't see the menu until you leave, neat feature

It's really expensive and I know for many it's outside peoples budget, but if you are able to, I thought the food and experience was well worth it.

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

*pretentious foodie post incoming*

I usually go out 1-2 times a week but I've been super busy with work and haven't gone out in a few weeks, so I decided to go all in last night. I can't afford this place on the regular, but through word of mouth and this honor below, I decided to spoil me.

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-new-restaurants-2024/

Agni is a pre-set menu with 15 courses in German Village and was just named 1 of the 20 best new restaurants in the country by Bon Appetite, which is really rare for Columbus.

The chef/owner was on Top Chef a few years ago. He went out 9th, but did win $10,000 for a dessert (which is on the menu). It was worth the cost, which is $145 per person and you can add wine pairings, which I did not.

I enjoyed 14 of the 15 incredibly creative dishes. Each course came with an explanation of the dish. Since there is no menu, that's when you find out what you are getting, though the menu is online. We had 5 different staff tell us about the dishes through the meal, which I think is a good idea. Seeing the same server 20-30 times can be a bit much, so it was nice to have multiple voices tell you what was on the plate.

It was a 2 1/2 hour meal, and you leave very full despite small/medium plates. When you leave, they give you a card stock menu to take home with you. I like that you don't see the menu until you leave, neat feature

It's really expensive and I know for many it's outside peoples budget, but if you are able to, I thought the food and experience was well worth it.

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There's a lot of good places to eat in town but Agni is truly special in terms of the food and experience.