VultureIt’s the last day of the glamping trip and I hope you’re ready to hear the same conversation repeated no less than six times! Kandi is still upset about last night, so she’s heading back to the city on her own. No, she’s not walking in the dark back to …‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ […]
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Sunday, February 19, 2017
Presidents Day brings supporters, protesters, militia to Atlanta – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionA few members of a militia group called the III% Security Force held signs and openly carried handguns and a few military-type rifles and shotguns on Saturday, saying they were there to keep the peace and protect their Second Amendment right to bear arms.Trump supporters rally downtown with firearmsWSB Atlanta all 3 news […]
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Anti, pro-Trump rallies held in Atlanta this President’s Day weekend – WSB Atlanta
WSB AtlantaAnti-Trump organizers are planning a “peach-ful” march on Monday in Atlanta that hundreds of demonstrators have signed up for on Facebook. They will gather on what they’re calling “Not My President’s Day” and march from the Arts Center MARTA station …Trump impeachment rally set for Monday in Atlanta11alive.comAnti-Trump Protest Planned for Monday in AtlantaNewsmax […]
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Saturday, February 18, 2017
Black Man Developed 1st PC AT Computer - Mark Dean
Black Man Developed 1st PC AT Computer - Mark Dean
We all know who Bill Gates; Michael Dell; Steven Jobs and Steven Wozniak are. Recently all four were given tribute for their contributions to the computer age. No tribute or mention was given however to Mark Dean. It seems that they were willing to applaud the efforts of those who used computers to make money but unwilling to give tribute to the man who led the team who developed the first 1 Gigahertze microprocessor chip at his Austin Research Lab. A man who holds 3 of the original patents on which the personal computer is based. And he has a total of 30 patents pending. He is an IBM fellow. Why is this man virtually unknown even by those who use computers every day of their life? The answer to that one is clear and obvious. I don't even have to tell you. He developed the PC AT (Advanced Technology) which defined the industry standard architecture for most personal computers used today. He was inducted into the inventors hall of fame in 1997
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We all know who Bill Gates; Michael Dell; Steven Jobs and Steven Wozniak are. Recently all four were given tribute for their contributions to the computer age. No tribute or mention was given however to Mark Dean. It seems that they were willing to applaud the efforts of those who used computers to make money but unwilling to give tribute to the man who led the team who developed the first 1 Gigahertze microprocessor chip at his Austin Research Lab. A man who holds 3 of the original patents on which the personal computer is based. And he has a total of 30 patents pending. He is an IBM fellow. Why is this man virtually unknown even by those who use computers every day of their life? The answer to that one is clear and obvious. I don't even have to tell you. He developed the PC AT (Advanced Technology) which defined the industry standard architecture for most personal computers used today. He was inducted into the inventors hall of fame in 1997
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Atlanta United falls to Columbus 2-1 – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThough Atlanta United created plenty of chances, manager Gerardo Martino will have some things to consider before next Wednesday’s game against Seattle, the defending MLS champions. Columbus was able to control possession for long stretches, …Atlanta United FC names team’s first captain11alive.comAtlanta United has playoff expectations in inaugural MLS seasonSports IllustratedAtlanta United vs. […]
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Atlanta United FC names team’s first captain – 11alive.com
11alive.comAtlanta United FC’s inaugural season is just 15 days away, with the preseason matches already underway. A telling sign that the season is rapidly approaching was the announcement of the team’s captain. Atlanta United announced Michael Parkhurst will be …Atlanta United has playoff expectations in inaugural MLS seasonSports IllustratedAtlanta United aims for playoffs in MLS […]
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Mystery surrounds key figure in Atlanta bribery case – MyAJC
MyAJCShe became a skilled operative for politicians in trouble, but now is in a tight spot herself: the middle of a bribery investigation in Atlanta’s City Hall. Mitzi Bickers, a former aide and political consultant to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, moves …Reed to host meetings on Atlanta’s transportation planMDJOnline.com all 5 news articles …read more […]
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Trump impeachment rally set for Monday in Atlanta – 11alive.com
11alive.comATLANTA, Ga – A rally in support of impeaching President Donald Trump is set for Monday in Atlanta, continuing a President Day’s weekend of similar gatherings across the nation. As of Saturday afternoon, according to the rally’s Facebook page, 350 … …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News
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Phillips happy to return home to Atlanta – Gadsden Times
Gadsden TimesKISSIMMEE, Fla. — Brandon Phillips was struck by the oddity of being traded to a team that includes 43-year-old pitcher Bartolo Colon. “It’s crazy being on he same team with the guy I got traded for,” the new Atlanta Braves second baseman said Friday …Phillips says playing for Braves was dream since Redan High […]
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Former Lost Boy of Sudan finds new brotherhood with Atlanta Police – 13WMAZ.com
13WMAZ.comAfter enduring unspeakable tragedy and hardship, a metro Atlanta man has a chance for a new beginning. Jacob Mach is one of thousands known as the Lost Boys of Sudan. He spent a decade on the run, not welcome anywhere but in refugee camps. But on …Former Lost Boy of Sudan becomes Atlanta copPolice News […]
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ICE arrests escaped Illinois fugitive in Atlanta – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionA man who escaped from an Illinois prison nearly 14 years ago was arrested at his Atlanta home Friday, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said. RELATED: Feds: Guardsmen won’t be deployed to round up illegal immigrants.ICE arrests man in Atlanta wanted for escape from Ill. prison11alive.com all 2 news articles …read […]
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Friday, February 17, 2017
Atlanta United has playoff expectations in inaugural MLS season – Sports Illustrated
Sports IllustratedFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Gerardo “Tata” Martino isn’t backing down from the high expectations that go with being the MLS expansion Atlanta United coach. As the former coach of the Argentina and Paraguay national teams, Martino knows more than …Atlanta United aims for playoffs in MLS expansion seasonAtlanta Journal ConstitutionDarren Eales on Atlanta […]
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Atlanta United aims for playoffs in MLS expansion season – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta United FC’s Jacob Peterson works during a soccer training session Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. More than 40,000 tickets have been sold for Atlanta’s March 5 opening game against the New York Red Bulls at Georgia Tech’s Bobby …Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew SC, 2017 Carolina Challenge Cup: What […]
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Steve Holman: 2017 Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame inductee – FOX 5 Atlanta
FOX 5 AtlantaATLANTA – Steve Holman, he’s the voice, the guy behind the mic, calling the shots on Hawks radio for 32 seasons. He’s practically raised generations of Hawks fans. “Now I get special joy out of the fact, when we sit at the top of section 115, and …LISTEN: Steve Holman Joins The Morning […]
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In Atlanta, Al Gore warns of climate change dangers – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionFeb. 16, 2017 Atlanta – Former vice president Al Gore (center) is greeted by participants during Climate & Health Meeting at the Carter Center on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The conference was cancelled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …Al Gore hosts climate and health conference in AtlantaABC News all 29 […]
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Atlanta Falcons announce hiring of UW’s Bush Hamdan – The Seattle Times
The Seattle TimesAtlanta Falcons announce hiring of UW’s Bush Hamdan. Originally published February 17, 2017 at 7:13 am Updated February 17, 2017 at 8:59 am. Bush Hamdan was an offensive quality-control coach for UW in 2015 and the wide receivers coach in 2016.Atlanta Falcons officially announce hire of Bush Hamdan as QBs coachThe News Tribune […]
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Atlanta Falcons hire ex-Rutgers coach Kyle Flood as assistant – NJ.com
NJ.comIn the wake of their Super Bowl 51 loss to the New England Patriots, the Atlanta Falcons have hired Flood as an assistant offensive line coach, the team announced Friday morning. That Flood would resurface in Atlanta makes sense since he formerly …Alabama staffer following Steve Sarkisian to AtlantaAL.comFalcons add Charlie Weis Jr., ex-Rutgers head […]
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AJC Watchdog: Atlanta bribery scandal’s Mississippi connections – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionRows of boxes related to the ongoing bribery scandal at City Hall involve Mitzi Bickers, a political operative and former appointee of Mayor Kasim Reed who is a key figure in allegations involving contracts in Jackson, Miss. CHRIS JOYNER / CJOYNER@AJC. …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News
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To Replace Sheldon Adelson With Banks, Oakland Raiders Need Over $650 Million For Las Vegas Stadium
To Replace Sheldon Adelson With Banks, Oakland Raiders Need Over $650 Million For Las Vegas Stadium
To Replace Sheldon Adelson, Oakland Raiders Need More Than $650 Million For Las Vegas NFL Stadium – Here's Why When Sheldon Adelson , Las Vegas Sands Founder and CEO and the catalyst for the Oakland Raiders plan to relocate to Las Vegas, pulled out of the effort, the media reported that the Silver and Black were trying to find 'someone' to replace the $650 million the casino mogul's intended $650 million investment. Then, this week, reports surfaced that Raiders President Marc Badain told “the NFL” that he secured, depending on who you believe, two or three banks to provide the $650 million. There's one thing wrong with all of the media reporting on this to date: the real amount is much more than the $650 million. It's more like between $738 million and as much as $1.1 billion the Raiders have to come up with. And the reason for that is, first, the bank financing interest rate, and second, the bond issue's debt coverage ratio. The bottom line problem for the Oakland Raiders, is team owner Mark Davis and its president Marc Badain lost what was $650 million in free money from Adelson in the process of what the Donald Trump supporter saw as an attempt to double-cross him with a stadium lease proposal drawn up without his knowledge. Prior to Adelson's announced departure, the $650 million was, as described by one source who was part of the Southern Nevada Tourism and Infrastructure Committee (the group assembled by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval that made the recommendation to the Nevada Legislature to raise the Clark County Hotel Tax and install provisions for a $750 million stadium bond issue) , “a gift” and from various observers an investment in a “legacy” project for Las Vegas. At no point did Adelson, or any Las Vegas Sands employee, or the SNTIC staff, or documents, describe any interest rate attached to Adelson's investment. While Adelson expressed an interest in recovering “some” of his expenditure, he never once expressed a desire to make the $650 million investment a kind of loan, with an interest payment cost added to it. Moreover, Adelson never said whether or not he intended to get his entire $650 million back by way of a percentage of stadium revenue. Thus, Mark Davis briefly enjoyed what was, for all practical purposes, the closest thing to a $650 million stadium construction grant he's ever going to see from any entity other than the NFL itself – and now it's gone. The idea of a bank “replacing” what Adelson offered has to be challenged with this question: will any investment bank offer a no-interest-rate financing deal? Let's say the answer's a yes – then how does the investment bank make its money on the financing? The answer – it would not. Thus, no investment bank would do such a deal, and that's why one can't find such an example anywhere in America, at any time. So, let's say the $650 million that Marc Badain seeks comes with a 7 percent interest rate from the banks he's talking to. According to a basic calculation for a 30-year-bond issue with an annual payment, that comes to $738.64 million, or an interest cost of an additional $88.64 million. So, before you say, “Well, that's not THAT much more”, consider this: the bank will want to know how robust the revenue stream used to pay for the bond issue is – and that calls for a debt coverage analysis of the earmarked stadium revenue stream. The last time we went through a discussion of how strong a dedicated revenue source was in the matter of the Oakland Raiders Las Vegas NFL Stadium Project, the focus was the higher hotel tax revenue expected over a 30-year-period. With a low, and controversial, debt coverage ratio of 1.5 to 1, the required money added up to $1.125 billion, rather than the $1.5 billion if it were 2 to 1. But that's beside the point. Let's use 1.5 to 1 as our bond debt coverage ratio for what would have to be a suite of dedicated stadium revenues used to pay off the $650 million bond issue that Badain seeks. So, $738.64 million times 1.5 comes to $1.107 billion. In order to comfortably pay off the $650 million bond issue, the Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Stadium would have to throw off $1.107 billion over a 30 year period. In order for the Raiders to do that, the organization would have to dedicate almost 100 percent of the annual revenue from 200 luxury boxes at an average yearly cost of $200,000 each. The Raiders proposed stadium lease agreement says they would not use a dime of luxury suite revenue for stadium construction. The bottom line is the Oakland Raiders would face an expensive penalty for Sheldon Adelson's departure if they continued to pursue the Las Vegas plan – one they aren't going to even try and pay, in the end. Indeed, no smart stadium developer would want to. More: http://ift.tt/2lq9HtM
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To Replace Sheldon Adelson, Oakland Raiders Need More Than $650 Million For Las Vegas NFL Stadium – Here's Why When Sheldon Adelson , Las Vegas Sands Founder and CEO and the catalyst for the Oakland Raiders plan to relocate to Las Vegas, pulled out of the effort, the media reported that the Silver and Black were trying to find 'someone' to replace the $650 million the casino mogul's intended $650 million investment. Then, this week, reports surfaced that Raiders President Marc Badain told “the NFL” that he secured, depending on who you believe, two or three banks to provide the $650 million. There's one thing wrong with all of the media reporting on this to date: the real amount is much more than the $650 million. It's more like between $738 million and as much as $1.1 billion the Raiders have to come up with. And the reason for that is, first, the bank financing interest rate, and second, the bond issue's debt coverage ratio. The bottom line problem for the Oakland Raiders, is team owner Mark Davis and its president Marc Badain lost what was $650 million in free money from Adelson in the process of what the Donald Trump supporter saw as an attempt to double-cross him with a stadium lease proposal drawn up without his knowledge. Prior to Adelson's announced departure, the $650 million was, as described by one source who was part of the Southern Nevada Tourism and Infrastructure Committee (the group assembled by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval that made the recommendation to the Nevada Legislature to raise the Clark County Hotel Tax and install provisions for a $750 million stadium bond issue) , “a gift” and from various observers an investment in a “legacy” project for Las Vegas. At no point did Adelson, or any Las Vegas Sands employee, or the SNTIC staff, or documents, describe any interest rate attached to Adelson's investment. While Adelson expressed an interest in recovering “some” of his expenditure, he never once expressed a desire to make the $650 million investment a kind of loan, with an interest payment cost added to it. Moreover, Adelson never said whether or not he intended to get his entire $650 million back by way of a percentage of stadium revenue. Thus, Mark Davis briefly enjoyed what was, for all practical purposes, the closest thing to a $650 million stadium construction grant he's ever going to see from any entity other than the NFL itself – and now it's gone. The idea of a bank “replacing” what Adelson offered has to be challenged with this question: will any investment bank offer a no-interest-rate financing deal? Let's say the answer's a yes – then how does the investment bank make its money on the financing? The answer – it would not. Thus, no investment bank would do such a deal, and that's why one can't find such an example anywhere in America, at any time. So, let's say the $650 million that Marc Badain seeks comes with a 7 percent interest rate from the banks he's talking to. According to a basic calculation for a 30-year-bond issue with an annual payment, that comes to $738.64 million, or an interest cost of an additional $88.64 million. So, before you say, “Well, that's not THAT much more”, consider this: the bank will want to know how robust the revenue stream used to pay for the bond issue is – and that calls for a debt coverage analysis of the earmarked stadium revenue stream. The last time we went through a discussion of how strong a dedicated revenue source was in the matter of the Oakland Raiders Las Vegas NFL Stadium Project, the focus was the higher hotel tax revenue expected over a 30-year-period. With a low, and controversial, debt coverage ratio of 1.5 to 1, the required money added up to $1.125 billion, rather than the $1.5 billion if it were 2 to 1. But that's beside the point. Let's use 1.5 to 1 as our bond debt coverage ratio for what would have to be a suite of dedicated stadium revenues used to pay off the $650 million bond issue that Badain seeks. So, $738.64 million times 1.5 comes to $1.107 billion. In order to comfortably pay off the $650 million bond issue, the Oakland Raiders Las Vegas Stadium would have to throw off $1.107 billion over a 30 year period. In order for the Raiders to do that, the organization would have to dedicate almost 100 percent of the annual revenue from 200 luxury boxes at an average yearly cost of $200,000 each. The Raiders proposed stadium lease agreement says they would not use a dime of luxury suite revenue for stadium construction. The bottom line is the Oakland Raiders would face an expensive penalty for Sheldon Adelson's departure if they continued to pursue the Las Vegas plan – one they aren't going to even try and pay, in the end. Indeed, no smart stadium developer would want to. More: http://ift.tt/2lq9HtM
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
Donald Trump Press Conference Was Not How A President Leads The Nation
Donald Trump Press Conference Was Not How A President Leads The Nation
Donald Trump Press Conference Was Not How A President Leads The Nation
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Donald Trump Press Conference Was Not How A President Leads The Nation
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The Atlanta brewery that lost a bet to Sam Adams released its Patriots Pale Ale – Boston.com
Boston.comBack in January, Atlanta craft beer maker Sweetwater Brewing challenged the makers of Sam Adams to a Super Bowl bet: the losing brewery would have to brew a beer named after the winning team, with Sam Adams potentially producing Dirty Bird Lager …Atlanta brewer makes ‘Patriots’ beer after losing Super Bowl bet to Samuel AdamsThe […]
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These Atlanta restaurants are participating in ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ – WSB Atlanta
WSB AtlantaThe burger restaurant closed all its metro Atlanta locations in Dunwoody, Decatur and Buckhead. Farm Burger released a statement addressing the closures. Chai Pani and Botiwalla. The Chai Pani restaurant group, which owns Chai Pani in Decatur and …These Atlanta Restaurants Stand in Solidarity With Immigrants on Thursday [Updated]Eater AtlantaLocal restaurant group responds to […]
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‘A Day Without Immigrants’ brings parts of Atlanta area to a halt – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal Constitution“We -– as many, many restaurants in Atlanta and throughout the country – are supported by the employment of an immigrant workforce,” said George Frangos, a co-owner of the grass-fed burger chain. “Collectively, we talked about what this day meant to … …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News
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Second contractor pleads guilty in Atlanta City Hall bribery probe – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionCharles P. Richards, Jr., pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in federal court Thursday. Richards is the second contractor to plead guilty to bribery charges in the on-going investigation of Atlanta City Hall corruption. Federal prosecutors …Second contractor pleads guilty in Atlanta bribery scandal11alive.com2nd businessman pleads guilty in Atlanta City Hall bribery […]
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Atlanta police to release video of deadly police shooting – Journal Times
Journal TimesATLANTA (AP) — Police plan to release surveillance video of a deadly police shooting outside the Atlanta Public Safety annex. Atlanta police spokeswoman Elizabeth Espy told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/2lOYqnW ) that video in the …Officer in Atlanta shooting death named; video to be releasedAtlanta Journal Constitution all 8 news articles …read more From:: […]
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Pres. Obama's First Press Conference
Pres. Obama's First Press Conference
Pres. Barack Obama spoke about his economic stimulus package during his first Presidential press conference. Out of the 13 questions asked, 7 dealt with the economy.
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Pres. Barack Obama spoke about his economic stimulus package during his first Presidential press conference. Out of the 13 questions asked, 7 dealt with the economy.
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Atlanta zoo loses best, names animal after Tom Brady, gets last laugh – NBCSports.com
NBCSports.comAfter losing a rather clever zoo bet (unlike the always awful mayor bets) on the Super Bowl, an Atlanta zoo had to name one of its baby animals after the Patriots quarterback, according to the Associated Press. Zoo Atlanta got a bit of revenge for the …Atlanta zoo names hissing cockroach after Tom BradyWashington PostAtlanta […]
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Atlanta bribery scandal has echoes in another city hall – MyAJC
MyAJCThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rows of boxes related to the ongoing bribery scandal at City Hall involve Mitzi Bickers, a political operative and former appointee of Mayor Kasim Reed who is a key figure in allegations involving contracts in Jackson … and more …read more From:: Atlanta News By Google News
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