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ITHACA, N.Y. As Cornell's new North Campus dormitories take shape, the next phases of its North Campus Residential Initiative are becoming more clear; next on the to-do list, an extensive renovation of Balch Hall.

The 167,000 square-foot Collegiate Gothic dorm at 600 Thurston Avenue is the last all-female freshmen residence maintained by the university. Completed in 1929, Balch Hall serves as a visual focal point for those passing over the Thurston Avenue bridge. Its ivy-covered stone walls and mullioned windows have provided a proper thematic backdrop for countless Cornell photos, and its famed central archway has served as the makeshift stage for hundreds of decent if slightly off-key acapella performances.

However, as with many of Cornell's older dormitories, deferred maintenance has been a concern. Some features, like the ancient wrought-iron closet racks to store fancy hats, have a quaint old-fashioned charm. Leaks, outdated utilities and physical impediments for handicapped students and visitors are not so charming.

Cornell is aware of this. While most of the attention to their North Campus redevelopment has been on the new structures and 2,000 new beds, the plan also calls for renovations to several existing buildings. As soon as the first phase of the brand new dormitories are ready for occupancy, Cornell plans to begin renovating its older residences, with Balch Hall being first on the list.

According to Site Plan Review documents filed with the city, the "full-gut renovation" includes replacing all the windows, replacing and rebuilding some gutters and non-structural exterior walls, general masonry repair new accessible walkways, landscaping and lighting improvements. On the inside would be four new elevators and modernized mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems. The interior reconfiguration would increase Balch's student capacity from 436 to 470 beds, and the university hopes to obtain LEED Gold certification with the improvements in energy efficiency.

For those concerned about Balch's collegiate charm, visually the exterior changes will be fairly minor. Since Balch Hall is visible from the Arts Quad Historic District, the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission will weigh in, though only in an advisory role. The new elevators will result in four new dormers designed to match the rest of the building. The new handicap-accessible path will result in the removal of four mature trees. The Balch arch stairs and other exterior stairways will be rebuilt with similar materials as before.

Assuming all goes to plan, the renovated Balch, which will remain an all-female dorm, would be ready to welcome freshmen again in August 2022, as the renovation work shifts to other existing North Campus dorms (Clara Dickson Hall).

Goody Clancy Architects of Boston is in charge of design work, with local firm T.G. Miller providing the civil engineering work, and Cornell favorite Thornton Tomasetti of New York on tap as sustainable design consultant. IBI Placemarking of Boston will be the landscape architect.

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A new report from Bloomberg this week claimed that Apple is planning to announce the transition from Intel processors to ARM chips in the Mac lineup this month at WWDC 2020. While theres still more than a week before the Apple event, tech analysts are speculating on how Apple will make this transition and what are the potential benefits and downsides.

John Gruber (Daring Fireball) points out the fact that Apple may reveal its plans to bring ARM chips to the Mac at this WWDC doesnt necessarily mean that the company will release any new hardware this year.

Apple needs app developers to get ready for ARM Macs with a new version of Xcode, otherwise this new Mac wouldnt have any compatible apps at launch. He compares this to the end of 32-bit support on macOS, which was first announced by Apple back in 2018 and discontinued last year with macOS Catalina.

Some developersthe smart onesare effectively ready to go, and will be able to recompile their apps for ARM as soon as Apple makes a new version of Xcode available. But others will need time. I mean just look at all the consternation this past year over MacOS 10.15 Catalina dropping support for 32-bit softwarea transition Apple announced several years in advance.

An architecture transition will certainly have an impact on which apps will continue to work with new Mac models. When Apple migrated from PowerPC to Intel processors, the company offered a way to emulate legacy software on newer Macs with Rosetta. But now, Gruber thinks Apple will focus only on ARM-ready software.

If I had to bet right now, Id say no, there will be no x86 emulation on ARM Macsand that factors into why Apple is pre-announcing this transition months ahead of releasing hardware. But thats just my guess. In the 90s in particular, and the 2000s to a lesser degree, there was a lot of important third-party software that wasnt easily ported. I dont think thats as much the case today.

Developers and users may think there are a lot of things that will change with ARM-based apps. For Gus Mueller (The Shape of Everything) not much will change, actually. There are still several apps, including Apples own, that still use the Cocoa framework and are written in Objective-C rather than Swift, so its very unlikely that Apple will require ARM apps to be rebuilt with Swift or SwiftUI at first.

Cocoa is the framework that drives pretty much every app on MacOS. Without NSWindow, without NSView, youve got no apps on the Mac [] SwiftUI is barely one year old. Look at how long its taken Swift to get to a point where its not incredibly painfully to use. [] Objective-C isnt going anywhere anytime soon. Too much of MacOS and too many important applications rely on it.

The idea of a Mac that can only run Catalyst apps, which are basically apps ported from iPadOS, is also unlikely. While there are great apps available for iPad, not all of them are as advanced as the native Mac versions, so forcing users to use them would be a drawback.

This would be a serious downgrade for users of these apps on MacOS, and would be a major departure from the way the apps currently behave on MacOS. And even with Catalyst, its still a lot of work for an iPad app to look and feel like a Mac app.

Mueller believes that Apple will probably let almost every app to be updated to run under the ARM architecture, except for legacy apps like the ones based on OpenGL.

OpenGL and OpenCL have been deprecated for a while now in favor of Metal. Apple will use this opportunity to drop them.

As Dieter Bohn wrote on The Verge, there are already some Windows computers running on ARM processors that can give us an idea of what Apple should and shouldnt do with the Mac lineup. On the Windows side, the experience of using a computer with an ARM processor is still not good. There are performance issues and although some 32-bit apps can be emulated in ARM, 64-bit apps cannot.

Speaking of things Apple wouldnt want: ARM-based Windows computers are slower. [] Weve all been assuming that Apples much-vaunted prowess at making fast ARM chips for iPads will translate well to Macs, but theres no guarantee thats true until we get to test them ourselves.

He mentions that Microsoft still has plans to keep both ARM and x86 versions of Windows for a long time, as the vast majority of computers still runs with Intel or AMD processors and companies are unlikely to change that any time soon.

The problem is that since Windows ARM is not going to replace Windows x86, developers are not committed to updating their apps to take advantage of ARM hardware. Apple, on the other hand, has plans to update all the Mac line-up with ARM processors in the coming years.

When ARM-based laptops and tablets started getting released, the message was Heres a cool new thing you can get if you want, but the reliable old thing isnt going anywhere. Thats the Windows way. [] Windows on ARM simply isnt getting the developer attention and support that standard Windows gets, both within Microsoft and outside it.

There are still many questions about Apples transition from Intel to ARM, but hopefully they will all be answered at WWDC 2020 on June 22nd.What are your thoughts on Apples plans to replace Intel with ARM processors on Mac? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Before the Surface Pro X though, that battery life came at a heavy price. Older Windows PCs on ARM chips felt slower than laptops I used to use when I was back in college. In tech years, thats prehistoric.

Its not enough even for someone like me, whose usage mostly revolves around a million tabs on Chrome, word processing software and now, thanks to the pandemic, about a thousand video calls a week.

But though the Surface Pro X is a huge leap forward, its just not enough to be the solution just yet.

The big accomplishment here is that the Surface Pro X doesnt make you want to throw it against the wall. Neither does it feel like a cheap laptop with very little RAM and an older processor. If anything, the Surface Pro X isnt just modern in its looks, but also in how it performs.

To spare you a lot of jargon, running Windows on ARM is sort of like switching chassis for a car with a different cars chassis. You can make it run almost as well as the original, but it will be wobbly at times. ARM chips assume software will be built for a certain processor architecture, but legacy Windows software hasn't been made for that. Microsoft tried to fix this by adding an emulation layer to Windows, which is akin to hammering the new chassis to fit the other car. It just doesnt work for all software.

The bottomline is this, the Surface Pro X and devices that follow its example in future, will be almost ready to replace laptops, but wont quite get there. Who will this really matter to? Well, power users come to mind. Companies like Adobe arent fully ready to embrace these processors, and the work theyve already done is better suited to Apples iPads than Windows on ARM.

The result is these little lags when Im selecting all the typed text on a long Google Docs document, or updating my notes on Evernote. It doesnt hamper how fast I work enough to really complain about them, but I can see why it will matter to a heavier user than myself.

The real qualm here is that while Microsoft does have a solution to Windows 10s problems with ARM, its not a foolproof solution yet. Theyre getting there though, and thats heartening.

Having said that, the problems with the Surface Pro X dont end there. $1000 price tags are more acceptable in the US than they are in India. At this point, the Surface Pro X is a device that works. But Indians dont pay Rs. 98,999 for devices that just work, nor should we be expected to.

The value proposition is worse if you consider the fact that the Pro X is only a laptop replacement with Microsofts TypeCover keyboard case. Thats an additional Rs. 13,699 and the new Slim Pen" stylus will add Rs. 14,299 more.

The complete Surface Pro X is too expensive for a journalist like me, who is the ideal user for it right now. Assuming you have that kind of money and are bent on an always connected device with SIM support, the new iPad Pro with its Magic Keyboard costs about the same. In fact, if you pair the Magic Keyboard with last years iPad Pro, you will actually save some money.

Theres another problem here. While Windows 10 on ARM promises over 20 hour battery lives, Microsofts claimed battery life for the Pro X is much lesser. And in my experience, I could never get past the 10-hour mark. Thats good for an ultrabook, not good for an always connected mobile device.

If you can give up the always connected part, the Dell XPS 13 is a viable alternative. In fact, even Microsofts own Surface Pro 7 is in the lakh rupees range. If I cant leave my charger home, Im not settling for the wobbles.

On the other hand, the Surface Pro X covers the thin and light part easily. It weighs under a kilogram without the charger and is extremely loud. The display is great too, though not quite as bright as the new iPad Pros Liquid Retina display, and the Slim Pen is as good as any other stylus Microsoft has made so far. It also has two USB Type-C ports, which I really hope Apple adopts too.

In sum, the Surface Pro X is a big leap for Windows 10 on ARM. It would have been a viable solution for many who want a PC-like mobile device, if it wasnt for the price. Perhaps enterprises would want to hand it to their CEOs as a productivity tool. It also benefits from Microsofts enterprise features.

But most importantly, we know Windows 10 can work on ARM now. Microsoft better refine things as fast as possible.

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Wellington Regional Hospital has the worst electrical infrastructure in the country, and ranks in the bottom three of the country's hospitals for its mechanical infrastructure.

Most of its high-voltage cables need replacing, as well as the main switchboard, and its site generators are in poor condition with replacement being investigated.

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The dire picture comes as part of a major stocktake of the country's hospitals, released on Wednesday.

It comes just a day after Wellington Hospital was forced to run its back-up generators after a Newtown power outage and years of issues with leaky pipes.

On top of the hospital's electrical problems, the report found its steam pipes and hot water storage were also in poor condition.

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General manager of corporate services Thomas Davis says the facilities and infrastructure are safe and will remain so while improvements take place. (File photo)

Stormwater drains, medical gases, heating pipes, fire water and cooling pipes, as well as windows and doors were described as in average to poor condition.

General manager of corporate services Thomas Davis said the DHB had not had time to fully consider the new report and wasn't able to comment in detail.

But he gave assurances the facilities and infrastructure were safe and would remain so while improvements took place.

CCDHB has a programme for the prioritisation and completion of planned and deferred maintenance," he said.

"This ensures our facilities and infrastructure undergo continued maintenance and management as our campus is upgraded through a staged programme of work."

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Wellington Hospital was the only facility whose electrical infrastructure was rated as 'poor' in a new report.

Many of the issues won't be a surprise for users of the hospital, which has long been beleaguered by leaky pipes.

Capital & Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) is suing contractors after the hospital's pipes sprung 300 leaks in a debacle reported to have cost $19 million.

And every part of the hospital is due to shut down over the next six years as more than 28.7 kilometres of faulty copper pipes are replaced.

The DHB reported issues with Wellington Hospital's electrical infrastructure in 2017.

An independent report released to Stuff at the time painted a picture of tired infrastructure with a high potential for a complete outage to the hospital in a major emergency.

It found a "high risk of catastrophic failure" where patient and staff safety was at risk.

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A major stocktake of infrastructure at the country's hospitals says a fix-it bill of $14 billion is needed.

In the latest stocktake of hospital infrastructure, the Hutt Valley District Health Board and CCDHB were two of 10 DHBs found to have poor financial management systems.

Hawke's Bay DHB had electrical infrastructure which was near or beyond end of life, according to the report. Its high voltage supply had regular failures and its major switchgear was vulnerable to failure, affecting theatres.

Executive director of financial services Carriann Hall said the DHB aware of the issues.

It was working to upgrade the electrical systems and high voltage supply and was in the final stages of replacing its main electrical switchboard for the boiler house.

The report said many of the country's intensive care units, operating theatres and emergency departments were in "poor or very poor" shape - with a fix-it bill set at $14 billion over the next decade.

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Apples latest souped-up iPads, along with accessories like the Magic Keyboard and software enhancements in iPadOS, have turned the companys tablets into bona-fide desktop and laptop replacements.

But if you really want to use your iPad as your primary computing device, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Here are five tips for replacing your PC or Mac with one of Apples tablets, whether for work, school, or just day-to-day usage.

Lack of mouse support was long the main hurdle preventing the iPad from operating as a PC replacement. But Apples latest iPadOS update gives the iPad external mouse and trackpad support, giving you a desktop- or laptop-like cursor for the first time.

But before you get a mouse to go clicking away, you should probably get a keyboard, too. You can pair your own Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad and get your typing done that way, but you can also get yourself a keyboard cover that doubles as a case, and makes your iPad look more laptop-like than usual. Apple makes its own keyboard covers with different features depending on the iPad youre using: iPad Pro users can grab the trackpad-free Smart Keyboard Folio, or the trackpad-equipped Magic Keyboard Cover. iPads lacking the Pro moniker have an Apple-provided option when it comes to keyboards: the Smart Keyboard uses the tablets embedded Smart Connector, and doubles as a cover when not in use, but doesnt feature any flexibility in terms of viewing angles.

You can also look to third-party keyboards for added functionality. Keyboards like Logitechs backlit Combo Touch turn your iPad into the closest thing to an iPad Pro without the added cost. It adds a detachable keyboard and trackpad cover to the iPad, along with an adjustable kickstand akin to the Microsoft Surface arguably more useful than Apples own Magic Keyboard and its inflexible posture. Theres also the series of wireless keyboards from Brydge, which affix to your iPad to turn it into a facsimile of a laptop. The new Brydge Pro+ works with the iPad Pro and includes an integrated trackpad, while the Brydge Pro fits on the lower-end iPad, but lacks a trackpad.

Some things are just easier to do on a PCbut that doesnt mean theyre impossible to do on an iPad.

Need to send specific files or open certain links in particular apps and web browsers? Check out Opener, an app that lets you take advantage of the iOS share sheet (indicated by the box with an arrow sticking out of it). Use an app like 1Password to access your protected online accounts on any device, on iOS, Mac, or PC. TextExpander can save you time typing repeated email responses, names, addresses, or forms by creating shortcuts corresponding to their longer stored sentences and paragraphs.

Need a more powerful to-do list? Apples integrated Reminders app is free and suitable for day-to-day tasks, but apps like Todoist or Omnifocus offer multiple ways to restructure your priorities and projects you want to accomplish whether on the job or around the house. What about a word processor? Google Docs, the minimalist iA Writer, and the organization-friendly Scrivener all offer different takes when it comes to writing, drafting, and organizing text. For a more powerful text editor, check out Drafts, which can send the text you write to other apps, boosting your productivity and saving you time in the process.

Understanding how to manage your app windows is perhaps the most frustrating part of using an iPad as a replacement for your PC.

Whereas window management is a snap on a PC, on an iPad, youll be dragging apps, holding them in place, and swiping them to certain parts of the screen to keep your multitasking habits alive. The iPads Split View feature puts two apps side-by-side, while its Slide Over feature will overlay an iPhone-shaped version of your app on a section of either your home screen or atop the app youre already using. You can operate up to three apps at a time, and drag and drop items like photos and email attachments between them.

To start using the iPads multitasking feature, open an app or place it in your iPad dock. From there, you can select another app in the dock, long press it, and drag it up either on top of the current app, or next to it, enabling its Split View mode. You can adjust the real estate each app takes up by sliding the central divider left or right. By repeating the process with a third app, you can layer it on top of either of the two apps, letting you have a word processor on one side, a calendar on the other, and your messaging app of choice on top of that.

While slick, its still not perfect. Using the keyboard in Split View gets a bit frustrating if you keep switching between apps, and not every app supports every multitasking mode.

If youre using your iPad as your primary machine these days, youre probably suffering from some pretty poor postureyoure more hunched over with your neck tilted downward, perhaps. Working that way for a few days might be well and good, but for longer periods of time, youre just asking for a strained neck, uncomfortable back, and generally unpleasant feeling.

But an iPad on a stand? Thats a game-changer. Not only will a stand help correct your bad posture, but with the right modeleither one attached to an articulated arm or with a swiveling headyou can use your iPad in either portrait or landscape mode, and pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse (or trackpad) to gain even more control.

If you need to connect lots of devices to your iPad, youve probably already encountered a problem: it only has one port. The solution? A USB-C hub, which allows you not only to connect devices like flash drives or digital cameras to your iPad, it also supercharges your tablet when paired with the right external accessories.

Streaming video for a conference call? Connecting your iPad to a hub with an Ethernet port gives you a wired connection for lag-free calls. Need to offload some photos from your digital camera? A hub with an SD card slot, combined with Apples Files app, makes short work of getting your pictures off the card and into your app of choice (or the cloud). You can even connect your favorite wired keyboard rather than spend money on a wireless model.

A hub can also give you some much-needed screen space by connecting your iPad to a second display. Depending on the app youre using, your iPad will either mirror your screen or offer you a secondary monitor to display images, keynote presentations and more unencumbered by your user interface or editing tools. Apps like Photos, Keynote, and Procreate can use a second display to show off larger versions of whatever youre viewing on your iPad, tooits great for displaying presentations or photo slideshows.

Still, iPad second screens arent perfect. When viewing a photo in an app like Photos, the image itself will be showcased in an awkward 4:3 aspect ratio, with the image taking up the entirety of the monitor only after you do a little zooming in with your fingers.

Even better is the ability to send video to your second, larger display when connected. The iPad retains its 4:3 aspect ratio when plugged into an external display, even if its a widescreen monitor. But when watching video from, for example, your favorite streaming app, the iPad will take advantage of the entire monitor, providing you with a proper 16:9 aspect ratio and viewing experience.

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Googles enterprise communication tools have seen a flurry of changes in recent weeks. The latest is a Progressive Web App for Google Chat that replaces the existing Electron client.

First detailed last April, the PWA lets you use Google Chat in its own separate window that does away with your browsers address bar and hides other unnecessary controls. It can be launched from a desktop/dock app icon, with the messaging experience otherwise unchanged.

For admins, Google touts the secure and always up-to-date nature, as well as simplified deployment. Theres also better loading performance. Version 73 of Chrome (from March 2019) or higher is required with Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS supported.

Google recommends that admins and users uninstall the existing Electron-based app. There are three ways to install the PWA once on chat.google.com:

Available to all G Suite customers, the Google Chat PWA is rolling out now. As of this evening, we are not seeing the automatic prompt to install yet. It joins other apps like Google Drive, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV.

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Fridays chaos gave way to order on Saturday as clean-up efforts began.

Andrew Song and his family spent Saturday morning cleaning up Kwan's Deli and Korean Kitchen, which was broken into and looted Friday night, its front windows shattered.

Song, whose father immigrated to the U.S. from Korea and started the business next to Centennial Park in 2002, said the destruction was a huge shock, though he is relieved the damage wasnt worse.

Well get this cleaned up and then well see how tomorrow works, he said.

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Outside the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, Fred Turner of Grove Park helped sweep up glass. He wore a sign around his neck stating that two wrongs dont make it right.

Tearing up our city doesnt make sense, said Turner, who added that he agrees with the message behind the original protest.

The sign outside the CNN Center, defaced with graffiti on Friday, had been cleaned by Saturday morning.

Kimberly Beaudin, CEO of the heavily damaged College Football Hall of Fame, was also outside sweeping up broken glass Saturday morning and cleaning up the ransacked gift shop. She said there is a level of disbelief following the destruction and no estimate yet on the cost of the damage.

Rioters burned police cars and smashed their way into stores in downtown Atlanta and Buckhead despite pleas by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and civil rights activists who urged demonstrators to stay home and seek meaningful ways to honor the death of George Floyd.

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Stunned city officials, long used to peaceful protests in the cradle of the civil rights movement, were left to reassess their strategy after masses of demonstrators defaced the CNN Center, torched a visitors center in Centennial Olympic Park and stormed through Phipps Plaza, an upscale mall in Buckhead.

This is not a protest, Bottoms said during an emotional news conference late Friday. This is not in the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. This is chaos. A protest has purpose. When Dr. King was assassinated, we didnt do this to our city. You are disgracing our city. You are disgracing the life of George Floydand every other person who has been killed in this country.

Nirav Bodiwala's liquor store on Baker Street was a disheveled mess Saturday morning.

"These guys were thugs," he said, as workers swept up the broken glass from his storefront. When he got to the store Saturday he found the interior strewn with blood and debris, his best liquor bottles gone, and his cash register raided. They even hauled off his safe, which had been bolted down.

Worse, Bodiwala said, They tossed lighted cardboard into his store, apparently attempting to set it ablaze.

Peachtree Liquor Store sits at the base of a 23-story building, the floors above filled with hundreds of apartments.

"That would have burned the whole building because of the alcohol I have in there," he said.

They left behind a small white sign. Scribed in red: "Justice for George Floyd."

City officials said police officers trying to maintain the peace were targeted with knives, eggs, firecrackers and other projectiles. Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields, who condemned the actions of Minneapolis officers involved in the call that left Floyd death, had said she would allow protesters to mass so long as they didnt violate laws.

The demonstration started off as a peaceful march from Centennial Olympic Park to the state Capitol, and participants waved signs expressing outrage over Floyd's death and chanted demands of justice and equality.

But it took a dangerous turn as the night wore on and splinter groups gathered outside the park to engage in testy clashes with law enforcement officers, who at times fired tear gas into crowds that turned barricades into weapons.

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At some damaged spots, Fridays rioters were replaced with Saturdays Good Samaritans.

Samuel Harden and his wife usually celebrate Valentines Day at McCormick & Schmicks, a restaurant in CNN Center ransacked Friday night. On Saturday morning, the Hardens were there to help clean up.

We hate that the frustration tuned into damage of property," said Harden, who grew up in the city and now lives in Douglas County. "I understand the anger, but youve got to go peacefully.

Recent Georgia State University Devin Mitchell also pitched in.

He said he understands the community is grieving due to racial injustice, but the protest escalated into something it wasnt.

"As far as tearing our own community up, I dont think thats the right thing, I dont think thats what anybody from the past wouldve wanted us to do, said Mitchell, who played basketball at GSU. It was just really tough to watch everybody going crazy I had to come do my part.

The last time a major protest rocked Atlanta, when Black Lives Matters protesters massed outside the Governors Mansion in 2016, it was defused by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed when hepromised a sit-down with demonstrators.

But the outrage over Floyd's death presents a different challenge, as demonstrations spread widely across the nation to protest police brutality.

Bottoms turned to aging civil rights activists and young hip-hop stars to plead for calm and end to the looting, staging a press conference just blocks away from where the largest group of demonstrators had gathered.

It is your duty not to burn your own house down for anger with an enemy, said a tearful Killer Mike, also known as Michael Render. It is your duty to fortify your own house so that you may be a house of refuge in times of organization.

The violence that shuddered through this city threatened restaurants, retail stores and businesses already reeling from a coronavirus pandemic. Amir McRae, who owns the ATL Cruzers downtown Segway tour business, was awoken early Saturday by an ADT alarm call.

Hed hoped his black owned signs would spare his building, but his windows were smashed in nonetheless.

Im just feeling hurt, he said. Here we are with utter destruction of property.

As he spoke, he shooed away looters picking over a Circle K that was overrun.

We worked way too hard for this, he said, as they slinked away. Do whats right. Keep it moving!

Sakeema Freeman, a 26-year-old student in a construction management masters program, was cleaning graffiti from a placard outside Centennial Olympic Park that read: Black Lives Matter.

She said she took part in the peaceful part of the protest early Friday before peeling off when it grew more raucous. She followed the events from her downtown apartment on social media and out her window, and helped to watch younger demonstrators who wanted to steer clear of the violence.

I tried to do my part, said Freeman, who saw the damage in the morning and got out a rag and soap and went to work with her father, Veree.

She wasnt mad Saturday just matter of fact.

Youve got to clean up your familys mess.

Across the street, Katie Labgold and Yvanna Pantner were busily wiping away graffiti as well. Labgold, a doctoral student in epidemiology, said it seemed like an immediate action to start the healing process and, long-term, to help to end racist actions and fight white silence.

Pantner, who is about to start a social work program, described it in a similar vein.

Our goal is to recognize that being anti-racist starts with the individual. My job is to look within myself and say, What can I do to be anti-racist today? And to listen to people of color in my community and ask what my role is in all of this. This is really a systemic issue. It has to be viewed that way.

The scene was far different Friday night.

Just as police officers seemed to contain the violence in downtown Atlanta, large crowds moved north to the affluent Buckhead area. Big-box stores were ransacked and video showed trespassers trying to empty luxury retailers at Phipps Plaza. Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to reports of blazes at the historic Tabernacle downtown andDel Frisco's Grille in Buckhead.

Firefighters were unable to respond immediately to Del Friscos because of the large protester presence. Once they were able to extinguish the flames, crews returned to trucks that had been set upon by vandals.

The beleaguered local authorities and Georgia State Patrol officers were reinforced shortly after midnight by Kemps order, whichactivated as many as 500 Georgia National Guard troops.

A contingent of 100 soldiers was immediately deployed to the Lenox Square Mall area, and authorized to make arrests.

Early Saturday morning, Atlanta police reported gunshots outside Phipps Plaza and downtown Atlanta, and widespread looting at stores across the city. Rioters smashed windows of firetrucks and ruined police cars; a WSB-TV news truck was also targeted.

As police strained to control the damage, civic leaders stepped up their pleas for calm. T.I. urged protesters to stay home this city doesnt deserve this and bright-red digital billboards lit up with a message: If you love Atlanta, PLEASE GO HOME!

We have to be better than this moment. We have to be better than burning down our own homes, said Killer Mike. Because if we lose Atlanta what else do we have?

Staff Writers Alexis Stevens, Raisa Habersham, Christian Boone and Ernie Suggs contributed to this report.

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Some restaurants in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine have announced that they are closing for the weekend due to the current situation downtown.

Protestors responding to the death of George Floyd marched through downtown and Over-the-Rhine Friday night and early Saturday morning. After several hours of peaceful protests, some people turned to violence and vandalism, and several businesses sustained visible damage, including broken windows.

Protests on Saturday afternoon have been peaceful.

Downtown restaurants Butcher and Barreland the View at Shires Gardenand Ch in Over-the-Rhine, which are all operated by IgniteEntertainment, posted messages on Facebook about closing temporarily on Saturday morning.

To our friends and guests, we are so sorry, but due to the current situation downtown, we have decided to close our business today, effective immediately, the messages read. When we plan to reopen, we will post on social media and our website. We will be notifying all guests with reservations through Open Table momentarily. Please stay safe and love one another, and thank you for your support.

Several businessesand restaurants, such as Washington Platform and Fiery Hen, have boarded up windows on Saturday, either to cover damage or as protection.

Washington Platform at Court and Elm streets, downtown Cincinnati, is boarded up on Saturday, May 30, 2020, after protests the night before.(Photo: Sam Greene/The Enquirer)

The Mercer OTR and Nation in Pendleton also announced on Saturday they are closing for the weekend.

Nation posted a photo on Facebook showing a covered door. We will be closed today and are talking this afternoon to discuss the rest of the weekend, the post said. Doors can be replaced. Time for us to come together as a community and support each other.

Arnold's Bar and Grill will also be closing for the weekend. "It is with careful thought and consideration that Arnolds has decided to not be open for the rest of the weekend. We hope to see you next week. We love you Cincinnati. Please stay safe," a Facebook post said.

Aladdin's Eatery and Lounge has closed its Over-the-Rhine location for the weekend. "For the safety of our staff and guests we have decided to shut down this location during this difficult time. Please check back on our Facebook page for an update on our re-opening.#justiceforgeorgefloyd," a Facebook post said.

Gomez Salsa has also closed its Over-the-Rhine location but the Walnut Hills location remains open.

Other restaurants, including Bru Burger, Quan Hapa,Court Street Lobster Bar and Sundry and Vice, announced theyare open but will be closing early tonight because of the 10 p.m. curfew Saturday and Sunday imposed by Mayor John Cranley.

We are saddened over last nights rioting. We are heartbroken over what led to it. We love you guys and this beautiful city, posted Sundry and Vice in Over-the-Rhine.

We will be open from 2-8pm in accordance with tonights 10pm curfew. An earlier close allows our staff and guests time to get home before the curfew is in place.

The Enquirer will update this story.

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