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Axios
5 days ago
- General
- Axios
GSU's plan to demolish historic building sparks community uproar
Georgia State University's proposal to demolish an old substation within the local Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District is drawing criticism from members of the community who want to see the building preserved. Why it matters: GSU, which has the largest student population of any college in Georgia, is a major player in attracting people to Downtown, and the school wants to turn its "concrete jungle" into an integrated campus with more gathering spaces for students. Driving the news: The school hosted a public input session last week where dozens of community members and students could ask questions about the project, which would demolish Sparks Hall at 33 Gilmer St. and the former substation at 148 Edgewood Ave. The gathering quickly devolved into heated discussions between those opposed to demolishing 148 Edgewood and GSU representatives and students who backed the plan. What they're saying: Supporters, which included some Black fraternity and sorority students, said removing the building would give Greek life students a communal space to gather. The 148 Edgewood building is vacant and abuts GSU's Greek Housing area. Ashleigh Harper, vice president of the Zeta Phi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at GSU, told Axios that demolishing the building wouldn't diminish Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in Atlanta. "It can't be encompassed into one [building]," she said, referring to King's legacy. "I feel like that's doing him a disservice." The other side: Opponents argued the building is part of Atlanta's history and could be incorporated into GSU's campus. "The objection to its destruction is based upon facts and experience and the longevity of this area," said David Mitchell, executive director of the Atlanta Preservation Center. "This building … represents an identity and something that's integral to understanding what the city of Atlanta is." Atlanta City Council member Liliana Bakhtiari wrote a letter in opposition to the plan, as did Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation president and CEO W. Wright Mitchell. Zoom in: GSU's plan to demolish Sparks Hall and 148 Edgewood is part of its larger, long-range plan to create a " true college town downtown." Sparks Hall would be torn down and a "Panther Quad" would rise in its place. The quad would include additional greenspace that would connect to the existing campus greenway. Plans also call for transforming part of Gilmer Street into a car-free zone, which would provide better connectivity to Hurt Park, said L. Jared Abramson, GSU's executive vice president and chief operating officer. The Edgewood building would be demolished to create outdoor community space next to the fraternity and sorority housing, Abramson told Axios, adding the building's historic significance would be commemorated. By the numbers: Abramson said it would cost $12 million for GSU to renovate the Edgewood building, which he said is about 9,000 square feet. It would cost about $1.7 million to demolish it, he said. The big picture: Abramson said GSU's plans are part of its overall work to shed its "concrete jungle" image and create a campus that encourages students to stick around Downtown. "We have determined that this is the type of experience our students need," Abramson told Axios. What's next: A GSU spokesperson told Axios the university is reviewing the feedback it received from the May 28 hearing.
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Businesses Benefit from 24/7 Instant Payments
An Instant Payments platform allows businesses to send and receive funds within seconds at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 'Aion is excited to introduce our Instant Payments solution. We believe that all businesses should have access to a modern platform that delivers immediate results.' — Satish Palvai SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 / / -- Managing financial operations across multiple siloed systems can be time-consuming and expensive. An all-in-one solution such as Aion makes it easy to bank digitally, automate bills and invoices, and access capital* to help a business grow. Aion's commercial-grade all-in-one banking solution combines an FDIC-insured deposit account** with powerful payment operations and bookkeeping apps to streamline business finances. Features such as Instant Payments (RTP®/FedNOW®) allow businesses to send and receive funds within seconds at any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This solution makes it possible for businesses to efficiently receive, manage and optimize payouts and disbursements across a wide range of payment rails such as RTP® and FedNOW®, as well as traditional methods such as ACH, Same Day ACH, and Wires. In the fast-paced digital landscape, businesses require the ability to settle payments instantly to maintain seamless operations and dependable liquidity. An Instant Payments capability ensures funds are cleared and settled within seconds, at any time of day or night. This constant access to funds empowers businesses to make prompt payments to employees and vendors, fostering stronger relationships while reducing costs. With enhanced liquidity across the payment ecosystem, businesses save on interest and fees. These savings free up capital for other uses, enabling vendors to expedite their own bill payments and improve overall financial stability. The combined result is a more robust economy with stronger business relationships, satisfied employees, and greater peace of mind for all stakeholders. Key Features of Instant Payments (RTP®/FedNOW®) ● Swift Settlement: Transactions settle within seconds, around the clock, every day of the year. ● Enhanced Cash Flow: Immediate fund availability improves both financial stability and accessibility. ● Domestic Only: Instant Payments are exclusively for transactions within the U.S. Just Date Inc. CEO Samantha Abramson says that this Instant Payments (RTP®/FedNOW®) feature has 'streamlined cash flow.' Abramson adds that the ability to pay suppliers in seconds translates to fewer disruptions and more time to focus on growing its business. Abramson calls this feature a 'game-changer' for Just Date Inc.'s operations. Use cases of Aion Instant Payments (RTP®/FedNOW®) ● Payroll: Companies and providers can enhance employee financial flexibility by remitting funds instantly to employee accounts. ● Merchant Settlement: Daily instant payments versus traditional next-day or later settlements. ● Supply Chain: Instant supplier payments to expedite product and supply shipments. ● Expense Reimbursements: Instantly settle employee and contractor expenses. ● Trucking/Freight: Faster payments for truckers through instant settlement. ● Insurance: Agents receive commissions in seconds improving relationships and revenue. 'Aion is excited to introduce our Instant Payments solution. We believe that all businesses should have access to a modern platform that delivers immediate results. At Aion, we are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations,' said Satish Palvai, Founder and CEO. Businesses can learn more about Instant Payments (RTP®/FedNOW®) today by visiting Aion business banking accounts are FDIC-insured through Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. About Aion Aion is a modern business finance platform, designed to simplify financial management. The company's mission is to enable business owners and finance professionals to focus on building and growing their businesses, while AI-powered software handles the rest. The Aion's platform is founded on the principles of customer-centric exceptional design, simplicity, and transparency. For media inquiries, please contact Christopher Basso at [email protected]. * Aion Business Loans, Aion Capital and Aion Lines of Credit are issued directly by Aion. ** Aion is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking Services provided by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Aion accounts are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor through Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Banking Services for payments made via ACH, Wire, RTP®, or FedNOW® from the Aion Business Checking Account are provided by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. The Aion Business Debit Visa® is issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC pursuant to a license from Visa, Inc., and may be used everywhere Visa is accepted. Christopher Basso X LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer:
The Guardian
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Chic, Missy and Bryan Ferry's wallpaper: 75 years of Atlantic Records
Ertegun and Abramson founded Atlantic Records in 1947 with a $10,000 loan from Ertegun's dentist, Vahdi Sabit. In the 17 January issue of Billboard magazine in 1948, a two-paragraph item was headlined: 'Atlantic diskery makes its debut.' That unassuming announcement heralded the arrival of what became one of the most prominent, influential, and enduring companies in music history. 75 Years of Atlantic Records, published by TASCHEN, is available to purchase now Franklin confirmed her status as a cultural trailblazer when she appeared on the cover of Time magazine in 1968 under the headline: 'The sound of soul.' The article stated: 'She does not seem to be performing so much as bearing witness to a reality so simple and compelling that she could not possibly fake it.' Here she is fixing her makeup backstage before a show The singer poses in an outtake from the photoshoot for his 1966 album The Exciting Wilson Pickett. His charisma, film star looks and electrifying live performances made him a thrilling figure. 'A supreme showman and an excellent singer, he had the Albert Hall on its feet,' reported Melody Maker after a 1969 performance in London The Swedish pop group broke into the international market by winning the 1974 Eurovision song contest with Waterloo. The song demonstrated their gift for crafting memorable melodies with snappy lyrics such as: 'I feel like I win when I lose' The band were performing Suite: Judy Blue Eyes at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on a reunion tour. The folk-rock supergroup were sometimes dubbed the American Beatles for their blend of vocal harmonies and singer-songwriter talent As one of the most popular rap artists, with a string of hit albums in the late 1990s and early 00s on sister label Elektra, Elliott joined Atlantic for 2005's The Cookbook. Bringing a strong feminist perspective powered by solid breakbeats, she continued her winning streak with her debut for the label. Her best songs, according to the Washington Post 'have combined futuristic funk with whimsical lyrics that often border on the absurd ... by not taking herself too seriously, she only adds to the irresistibility of her music' The singer and main songwriter for Roxy Music at his home, around the time he was in a relationship with model Jerry Hall, who eventually dumped him for Mick Jagger. Hall was on the cover of the band's 1975 album Siren, which spawned the single Love Is the Drug. The Village Voice dubbed the album 'exciting, exhilarating and beautifully made, driven by straight-ahead rock power and ridden with subtlety' As a boy, the musician practiced his tenor saxophone until he fell asleep and later in life his musical workouts were known for their rigour and dynamism. Coltrane was an advanced student of intricate melodic patterns and sophisticated harmony. As a young artist, this discipline gave him a voice, but it was his courage to experiment that gave him his genius Hathaway became one of the most influential singers, arrangers, keyboardists and songwriters of his generation. Someday We'll All Be Free is a national anthem for Black America, while his duets with Roberta Flack were crossover hits. He was a major influence on Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Alicia Keys and countless others. This is a shot for his debut album Everything Is Everything, which featured his socially conscious track The Ghetto Chic left an indelible mark on popular culture, from the distinctive guitar chug of Le Freak to the often-sampled bassline of Good Times, most memorably in the first global hip-hop smash hit Rapper's Delight. Yet they were also a stylish, fashion-forward band, conveying an image of elegance and cool sophistication that seemed at odds with the gaudy excesses of 1970s New York The breakout star of the SoundCloud generation, with an inimitable style that has ensured the Philadelphia rapper's notoriety far beyond their viral moments. Their affinity for alternative rock lends an edge to their energetic songs, which often feature melodic hooks and a myriad of cultural references, from anime and video games to haute couture and metalcore The Drifters, seen here recording at the label's studio with a young Tom Dowd, remain distinguished among all the early vocal groups of R&B for anyone who enjoyed popular music in the 1950s and 60s. This Magic Moment, There Goes My Baby, Save the Last Dance for Me, and Up on the Roof are some of the group's most transcendent songs
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Author of Upcoming Elon Musk Biography Says ‘There Is No Evidence' Billionaire Has Any ‘Intellectual Achievements'
Attorney, journalist, and Elon Musk biographer Seth Abramson eviscerated both Elon Musk and his 'fanboys' who have attempted to use the billionaire's IQ as an indication of his intellectual prowess in a series of messages shared on X Thursday evening and into Friday. 'You are in a cult,' he wrote in one before he later noted Musk 'has zero *personal* intellectual achievements.' 'As an Elon Musk biographer, I would peg his IQ as between 100 and 110,' Abramson tweeted Thursday afternoon. 'There's zero evidence in his biography of anything higher. And I want to repeat that now, lest you think it a typo. There's zero evidence, from his life history, of Musk having anything higher than a 110 IQ.' The author then stepped away from the platform ('on the basis of this not being a platform worth spending time on') only to return Friday morning and find his initial message had gone viral in online MAGA communities — and 'because Nate Silver thinks Carlyle's 1800s theory of history, the Great Man Theory, is still relevant to historians in 2025,' Abramson continued. What followed was a lengthy series of messages, each designed to decimate Musk's reputation among some circles as a kind of genius. Musk 'was sued for stealing the idea for Zip2—which fired him as soon as investors got involved' and 'was going to run PayPal into the ground after his company merged with it—again he was fired.' He then 'invested in Tesla when it was distressed and quickly began running it into the ground.' Musk founded Zip2, described as 'a sort of digital Yellowpages' by Belmont Hill School's The Panel Online, with his brother. The outlet reported that in an attempt to impress investors in the company, Musk 'created a large, fake casing around the Zip2 computer to make it seem like an extremely advanced supercomputer' — a move that worked, but investors who put $3 million into the company did so only after Musk agreed to step down so 'someone more experienced to take his place.' The code used by the program, which Musk taught himself, 'was soon exposed to be so scrambled that a majority of the program had to be rewritten by more advanced programmers.' Musk ultimately returned to the company as CEO and benefitted financially when it was sold to COMPAQ in 1999. He used the $22 million his 7% share brought in to an 'internet bank' at — the same company he merged with the founders of Paypal. He was named CEO after the merger in April 2000 but was removed from the position six months later. SpaceX, Abramson continued, is Musk's only 'truly successful and novel company' and a chunk of its success was owed to President Obama, who Musk 'successfully lobbied' after 'Russians had laughed Musk out of Moscow.' 'I needn't tell you the Boring Company is a failure that has done no more than produce an illegal flamethrower for fun, one that cannot be legally shipped and has caused lots of people legal issues,' Abramson added. 'Neuralink is mired in ethics investigations, and Musk does none of its science.' 'Everything' Musk has said about Twitter/X was 'a lie,' he also said, 'and business schools will teach how he ran this platform into the ground for 200 years.' 'Feel free to Google all the things Musk did to scam people into thinking he'd made a successful foray into robotics,' Abramson continued. 'It does not take intelligence to throw money around and buy a company or buy a politician. Anyone would/could.' 'It does not take intelligence to, having thrown money at a politician, use the clout you accrued from that to advantage your own businesses—businesses you are well aware you have nothing to do with the success of, which is why you mess around with their patents to hide that fact.' 'If you assign intelligence to just spending money, you're in a cult,' he also added. 'If you attach intelligence to simply owning a successful company whose work on a day-to-day basis you have nothing to do with and who you are considerably more of a hindrance to than a help to, you're in a cult.' Toward the end of his messages, Abramson noted, 'It is also a particularly American disease to confuse wealth with intelligence and corporations with those who own them. In most of the world the conversation we are having would seem utterly preposterous, as again there is no evidence of Musk having *intellectual* achievements.' 'I don't find IQ to be a valuable measure,' he also clarified. 'I introduced the term to this conversation because it's used by *you fans* as some sort of supposed proof of Musk's intelligence—though none of you have any proof whatsoever of any IQ test the man's ever taken.' Abramson's entire thread can be read on X, formerly Twitter. The post Author of Upcoming Elon Musk Biography Says 'There Is No Evidence' Billionaire Has Any 'Intellectual Achievements' appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Author of Upcoming Elon Musk Biography Says ‘There Is No Evidence' Billionaire Has Any ‘Intellectual Achievements'
Attorney, journalist, and Elon Musk biographer Seth Abramson eviscerated both Elon Musk and his 'fanboys' who have attempted to use the billionaire's IQ as an indication of his intellectual prowess in a series of messages shared on X Thursday evening and into Friday. 'You are in a cult,' he wrote in one before he later noted Musk 'has zero *personal* intellectual achievements.' 'As an Elon Musk biographer, I would peg his IQ as between 100 and 110,' Abramson tweeted Thursday afternoon. 'There's zero evidence in his biography of anything higher. And I want to repeat that now, lest you think it a typo. There's zero evidence, from his life history, of Musk having anything higher than a 110 IQ.' The author then stepped away from the platform ('on the basis of this not being a platform worth spending time on') only to return Friday morning and find his initial message had gone viral in online MAGA communities — and 'because Nate Silver thinks Carlyle's 1800s theory of history, the Great Man Theory, is still relevant to historians in 2025,' Abramson continued. What followed was a lengthy series of messages, each designed to decimate Musk's reputation among some circles as a kind of genius. Musk 'was sued for stealing the idea for Zip2—which fired him as soon as investors got involved' and 'was going to run PayPal into the ground after his company merged with it—again he was fired.' He then 'invested in Tesla when it was distressed and quickly began running it into the ground.' Musk founded Zip2, described as 'a sort of digital Yellowpages' by Belmont Hill School's The Panel Online, with his brother. The outlet reported that in an attempt to impress investors in the company, Musk 'created a large, fake casing around the Zip2 computer to make it seem like an extremely advanced supercomputer' — a move that worked, but investors who put $3 million into the company did so only after Musk agreed to step down so 'someone more experienced to take his place.' The code used by the program, which Musk taught himself, 'was soon exposed to be so scrambled that a majority of the program had to be rewritten by more advanced programmers.' Musk ultimately returned to the company as CEO and benefitted financially when it was sold to COMPAQ in 1999. He used the $22 million his 7% share brought in to an 'internet bank' at — the same company he merged with the founders of Paypal. He was named CEO after the merger in April 2000 but was removed from the position six months later. SpaceX, Abramson continued, is Musk's only 'truly successful and novel company' and a chunk of its success was owed to President Obama, who Musk 'successfully lobbied' after 'Russians had laughed Musk out of Moscow.' 'I needn't tell you the Boring Company is a failure that has done no more than produce an illegal flamethrower for fun, one that cannot be legally shipped and has caused lots of people legal issues,' Abramson added. 'Neuralink is mired in ethics investigations, and Musk does none of its science.' 'Everything' Musk has said about Twitter/X was 'a lie,' he also said, 'and business schools will teach how he ran this platform into the ground for 200 years.' 'Feel free to Google all the things Musk did to scam people into thinking he'd made a successful foray into robotics,' Abramson continued. 'It does not take intelligence to throw money around and buy a company or buy a politician. Anyone would/could.' 'It does not take intelligence to, having thrown money at a politician, use the clout you accrued from that to advantage your own businesses—businesses you are well aware you have nothing to do with the success of, which is why you mess around with their patents to hide that fact.' 'If you assign intelligence to just spending money, you're in a cult,' he also added. 'If you attach intelligence to simply owning a successful company whose work on a day-to-day basis you have nothing to do with and who you are considerably more of a hindrance to than a help to, you're in a cult.' Toward the end of his messages, Abramson noted, 'It is also a particularly American disease to confuse wealth with intelligence and corporations with those who own them. In most of the world the conversation we are having would seem utterly preposterous, as again there is no evidence of Musk having *intellectual* achievements.' 'I don't find IQ to be a valuable measure,' he also clarified. 'I introduced the term to this conversation because it's used by *you fans* as some sort of supposed proof of Musk's intelligence—though none of you have any proof whatsoever of any IQ test the man's ever taken.' Abramson's entire thread can be read on X, formerly Twitter. The post Author of Upcoming Elon Musk Biography Says 'There Is No Evidence' Billionaire Has Any 'Intellectual Achievements' appeared first on TheWrap.
