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Candidates for Chapel Hill Town Council
All candidates for local offices were sent the same ten questions, and were given two weeks to complete the questionnaire. These are the answers that were given by the candidates, with no editorial changes.
Robert Beasley
Did not submit a questionnaire.
Camille Berry
1. The Orange County transit plan currently identifies only $300,000 for new or expanded transit service in the coming year. This is barely enough money to run a bus that comes every 30 minutes for only 6 hours per weekday, with zero weekend service. What are your thoughts on expanded transit funding?
Orange County must prioritize expanded transit service with greater significant funding. If we agree that we are in a climate crisis and that there is a need for alternative transportation options for our residents to move about the county, then we should invest more dollars into our transit service. Call for allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds and/or a Bond referendum.
2. The NS BRT is a vital service that Chapel Hill Transit is developing for our community. Recently, due to delays in state funding, the projected opening date has been pushed back to 2028. How will you support and champion this project?
I would appeal to my fellow municipal elected officials to join in a concerted call for the State to prioritize the NS BRT project that already had been approved. This would also entail enlisting the support of our State Legislators.
3. What are the top three things you will do as an elected official to address climate change?
Support the Town's Climate Action & Response Plan adopted in April 2021
Communicate, communicate, communicate — ensure that our community is aware of this plan, how they are being supported, and how they can advance it.
Be open to emerging methods so that our plan remains relevant
4. "Complete streets" are streets that provide users with multiple options for getting around by accommodating people on bicycles, walking and in cars with safe facilities such as off-street bike lanes, sidewalks, and safe roadway crossings. To provide complete streets, would you support removing a travel lane for cars? If yes, where?
Yes – I would start with the main corridors: MLK, Estes, Franklin, Rosemary, and Fordham.
5. Aside from projects currently underway or recently completed (e.g. the Estes Road connectivity project, the Fordham Blvd. sidepath, protected bike lane on Jones Ferry Road), what accessible biking and walking facilities should be a priority? Would you support speeding their development and construction, and how would you do so?
Residents within the Kings Mill – Morgan Creek Neighborhood brought to the candidates' attention the approved trail connector that has been delayed several years despite receiving Bond funding designation. This particular project, which is described as "small but integral", is reminiscent of the NS BRT project that was awarded funding but was not realized before the funding was depleted. Biking and walking into public housing communities is dangerous as the roadways are narrow and poorly maintained. Often, there is only one entrance to these hidden communities. As mentioned earlier, I would support an exploration of a Bond to fund this type of development.
6. Free parking is a manifestation of white supremacy culture. Explain your understanding of this statement.
As housing units are constructed in Chapel Hill, there is the expectation for them to be accompanied by two free parking spaces. Allocating that much footprint to vehicles reduces the space that could be developed for greater housing density. Greater density would allow for the housing to be more affordable.
7. The town recently committed to funding a $39 million parking deck with debt, even though Chapel Hill residents may be able to tell their autonomous cars to return home and pick them up 2 hours later in the timeframe that the debt on the deck will be paid. Yes or no – should the East Rosemary Parking deck be the last parking deck the town of Chapel Hill ever builds?
Yes; provided the Town makes it possible for people to access downtown via other modes of travel safely and frequently. That means we must immediately look to develop/enhance our sidewalks, bike lanes, bus lanes, etc.
8. Recently, the City of Durham engaged the community in a participatory budgeting process in which ordinary people identify, discuss and prioritize public spending projects to allocate a portion of the city's budget (https://www.pbdurham.org/) . If elected, would you support engaging the community in a similar process? Would you do this in the same way as Durham?
I would support engaging in a similar process. I would need to learn more about the experiences that Durham has had through its two grant cycles before I would say that I would do it in the same way. However, I say yes to supporting a process that engages the public in a such a meaningful, impactful way!
9. Have you taken any anti-racism training? If so, which one(s)?
Yes – I along with my colleagues at Community Home Trust went through REI's Phase I Two-Day Training.
10. What are your thoughts about how budgets for law enforcement are allocated and what services should be provided by other agencies outside of law enforcement?
I support the work of the Re-Imagining Community Safety Task Force. Other services that should be provided by agencies outside of law enforcement include:
Mental Health Counseling and Crisis Intervention
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Intervention
Andrew Creech
Jeffrey C. Hoagland
Paris Miller-Foushee
Transit is essential to achieve our goals to decrease car dependency. Our budget should reflect our values, and so I will work to find ways we can increase our transit funding to meet the transit needs of our community and our goals. I will also work with our regional partners to increase public connectivity among surrounding municipalities.
I will support this project by working to secure state funding that will encourage adequate matching of funds locally. Another method to push the project forward is to encourage economic development and amenities along MLK to ensure economic development and strong use of the BRT.
-I will advocate for more transit-oriented, mixed-use, infill development that will increase available amenities and decrease car dependency.
-I will work with our regional transit partners to fully convert our transit fleet to electric buses
-Work with UNC to transition the power plant to a cleaner energy plant. We can also work to recycle the current coal ash produced by the power plant into concrete to fuel materials for construction.
I would support removing a travel lane for cars on Rosemary or Franklin since both streets run parallel to each other, and both are mainly meant for cars. With the advent of the BRT and the designated lane for that bus, we can also remove a travel lane for cars on MLK that will make our biggest transit corridor less car-friendly, and more amenable to bikes and pedestrians.
MLK should be a major accessible biking and walking facilities priority–I would speed development and construction here by proposing its completion in time for the BRT. I would push to add such connectivity and accessibility in the Land Use Management Ordinance and any Master Plan that the Town works to complete. I want MLK to be a walkable, bikeable transit corridor lined with community benefits and amenities.
Historically, people of color lived downtown and in urban areas while white people lived in the suburbs. As a result, local governments subsidized car-centric infrastructure (paved roads, throughways, and free parking) so that white people in the suburbs could easily come downtown to work or engage in leisurely activities. This car-centric investments came at the expense of investing in public transportation that people of color relied on to accomplish day-day tasks. Additionally, we can see how racism shaped the building of our interstate highways as black and brown communities were targeted in an effort to create barriers and avoid housing integration.
We should consolidate all the surface parking lots that exist downtown using parking decks that have EV infrastructure. We should not build more net parking.
Some could argue that Chapel Hill already engages in a participatory budgeting process–it's just not equitable. I think participatory budgeting is a strong tool to have our budget directly reflect community priorities. I would work to ensure that this process is as accessible and equitable as possible by aligning this engaging process with the LUMO engagement process so that our planning and budgeting are aligned. This aspect would differ a little from Durham's process since I believe our land-use planning is also extremely important to engage the community in, and asking the community for spending input will tell us what residents want for their community at large.
I have taken anti-racism training with the Racial Equity Institute (REI) and attended several Race Realities anti-racism workshops with Dr. Deborah Stroman. I'm currently on the team of (CHOAR) Chapel-Hill Carrboro Organizing Against Racism, a newly established advocacy-activism organization to provide education and support for anti-racists. This effort is in partnership with (ROAR) Raleigh Organizing Against Racism.
As a member of the Community Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) and the Town's Reimagining Safety Taskforce, I believe we can continue to build out our Crisis Unit and allocate funding to support (SOHRAD) Street Outreach Harm Reduction and Diversion program Mental health services and crisis de-escalation by social workers should be funded to ensure public safety and wellness. Housing is also an essential component of public safety, and this agency should be given funding as a measure to increase public safety.
Vimala Rajendran
–Expanded transit funding would help more frequent buses and run them all the days of the week; that would meet the needs of all people in general. Keeping equity in mind must be a priority, and that would mean that the communities that most depend on public transportation have a system that meets their needs. A well funded transit system will get more people out of their cars, and get them where they need to go with less carbon emissions.
–The NS BRT project qualifies Federal Transportation Administration funds which will provide much needed economic boost to the plan, and local capital investment could take care of the remaining costs, in an ideal world. Right now, as I said above, funding is a challenge for all transit plans. To create a NS BRT project it mist be supported by free park and ride, hopefully with electric charging stations. Without any new construction of an extra bus lane, express buses may be feasible.
— 1. Encourage and reward businesses and communities/neighborhoods that have a zero waste policy — (recycle, reuse, and reduce consumption, especially compost food waste)
2. In new developments insist on reduced paved surfaces/have more pervious surface areas, plant canopy trees instead of little shrubs, and stick to large and native plantings with space to grow, and develop deeper roots. Make developers accountable to the community as well as the agreements they make with the town/community legally binding.
3. Improve public transportation, make wider sidewalks, and safe and connected bike lanes to encourage people to travel without cars.
–While "Complete Streets" are designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone and to make a livable, walkable space for all, it must be done in consultation with engineers and town/city planners. In Chapel Hill, all over Franklin Street the expansion of sidewalks to help businesses have more room for seating, and the subsequent traffic and parking rearrangement is chaotic. This would have worked well on Franklin Street if it was better planned and thoughtfully implemented. Now, this Covid-19 response is not safe, as signage is absent, and the temporary traffic cones, and plastic barriers are not beautiful or functional. For example, the new "sidewalk" is overlooked by pedestrians and they walk on the old sidewalk which is an outdoor dining space for restaurants. In short, I would support removing a travel lane, only if it is systematically and properly done, right here, on Franklin Street.
–Protected, safe bike lanes throughout town need to be a priority. I would do so by taking the initiative to find funding from the top of the town's budget to make it happen. Making safe, accessible streets shows that we prioritize equitable access to our town.
–White supremacy culture is the ways in which the elite, ruling class use the concept of race to marginalize those who are the other. ( In the US that translates to, not "white" or of European ancestry, and devalue people of color). I believe that the idea of free-parking-for-all encourages those who own cars, to drive more and not have to use public transportation as those not-so-privileged to own cars.
The East Rosemary Parking Deck should be the last parking deck the town of Chapel Hill ever builds.
It is a waste of space and money. A parking deck is not a good source of revenue for the town. The cost of that parking deck could have been put towards affordable housing, parks, street improvement and public transportation.
–I believe in community involvement in decision making. Durham's example of participatory Budgeting worked for Durham's unique community structure. Chapel Hill is very different. I would think finding the representation that covers our diverse populations would be best achieved by identifying various non-profits, and community and civic groups. Additionally, calling for voluntary applications would work too, if the steering committee is selected by a neutral agency, and the facilitation is managed by an entity/team that is trusted to be fair, just and has racial and economic equity as a focus.
–In the early 1990's I was a part of the Multicultural Education Team of the Center for Peace Education, when I helped develop the manual for diversity training and co-facilitated trainings with Marion O'Malley. In the mid 2000's I participated in the Dismantling Racism Training facilitated by Tema Okun and Michelle Johnson. As a business leader who believes in racial justice, gender equity, and fairness, I am teaching the concepts as I practice them through my business in the community, and in the workplace.
–Law enforcement should be adequately funded to do their job, which is to maintain public safety, dealing with individuals in crisis, managing crowds in public places, e.g. Halloween Night on Franklin St. The best thing about Chapel Hill's Police Department is that there is a Crisis Intervention Unit that is run by Counsellors and non-uniformed officers. I was in need of their support when I was going through a difficult divorce. Mr. Jim Huegerich and Sabrina Garcia, the Crisis Unit officers at that time, were very supportive, and counselled me to manage many situations. I was glad to hear that the CHPD and the town of Chapel Hill decided to reduce their budget for more police officers and divert the funds towards more counselling/social services. I know this works. I will also be in favor of working with the UNC School of Social Work to bring on a better town-gown partnership to make more counselling services and intervention available instead of armed force at a time of personal or family crisis.
Adam Searing
Chapel Hill's budget reflects our priorities, and with 23% of our town budget devoted to public transit, our free bus and related transit system is the single largest line item we spend money on as a community. In addition, the pandemic has upended assumptions about our transit system from our ability to find drivers to our ridership going forward. I think the current expansion in funding is sufficient for the coming budget year. We also need to think about developing additional bus rapid transit from East to West. This planning should start soon and will require additional state funding.
Moving along construction of our North/South corridor bus rapid transit route is critical during the next Council term to improve our system. It will have a low impact on surrounding properties and increase our transit effectiveness and efficiency. We should explore improvements we can do given the longer timeline. For example, we could explore additional bicycle carrying capacity to support our commitment to bicycle infrastructure and think about end line connections to the eventual greenway we hope to be built along the railroad bed. If there are ways to work with our partners to increase our funding for this project so it gets completed more quickly, I would support that as well.
A. Support and continue our commitment to our free bus service, currently the single largest line item in our town budget. An effective and efficient bus service reduces car use, improves mobility, and significantly contributes to reducing our automobile dependency. New developments should also be evaluated on parking availability with transit access in mind.
B. We need to complete more of the planned greenways and other connectors in the Town Council's approved bicycle and mobility plan in order to provide multiple, safer ways for residents and families to use bicycles and other alternative forms of transportation to get to grocery stores, school and work. We have a long priority list of projects for connectivity in that plan and we should continue to allocate funding and implement these improvements. For example, while we are building the multi-use Estes Drive path we need to continue bike lanes on Elliott to make the final connection all the way to Franklin Street.
C. Reducing deforestation is a key strategy to combat climate change. As development pressures result in more and more building on privately-owned land in town, our town must better prioritize preservation of our forests and trees, with a special duty to property that the town owns already. With more and more research showing the beneficial effects of forests and tree cover for the mental and physical health of residents we should also work so that all our residents, regardless of income, have access to our cooling forests and beautiful streams and trails.
4. "Complete streets" are streets that provide users with multiple options for getting around by accommodating people on bicycles, walking and in cars with safe facilities such as off street bike lanes, sidewalks, and safe roadway crossings. To provide complete streets, would you support removing a travel lane for cars? If yes, where?
As someone who has commuted by bicycle in Chapel Hill since the late 1970s, I have always supported improvement of cycling infrastructure in our town. The complete streets concept does not require removing traffic lanes for cars – although it is an option. However, I would first support exploring reduction in travel lane width for cars to accommodate better bicycling and walking facilities and, second, building the recommended greenway routes that would provide similar connections before I would support removing car travel lanes on major corridors. Anyone who rides a bike around town wants safer infrastructure to encourage riders. But we must recognize that for many bicyclists and especially younger riders safe infrastructure on most roads simply doesn't exist. That's what we need to work on first before removing travel lanes.
We should end the use of coal at UNC's power plant. This will have two benefits. First, ending coal use for power generation is a key part of addressing climate change. Second, since coal transport is the sole use of the rail line through town from the North, this will allow our long planned conversion of this railroad bed into a greenway to go forward. In addition, we should also explore the option of building a path next to the rail line even before closure. This greenway can be transformative, opening up an easier level way into town from our northern neighborhoods, allowing access to our beautiful public forest in the Greene Tract and the creeks and forests of UNC's Carolina North, and enabling new business development in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill downtown area surrounding the line. As someone with 54 years of deep UNC connections I would use my years of relationships to try and jumpstart this project. UNC and Chapel Hill have already agreed in principle to make this happen. Let's work together to bring it to reality.
It can be argued that, especially in metropolitan areas, the very large expense of owning and maintaining a car means that car ownership is less available to people of color. Therefore, subsidizing parking means we are also subsidizing car owners and this has a disparate racial impact. If we charge for parking, we recover some of the expenses we incur for automobile infrastructure and can use that funding for alternative transportation like our free bus system that benefits people who don't have cars. Of course, if you are a Black business owner and the city wishes to convert a free parking lot in front of your business to a pay lot you may have a different view of this debate!
A fundamental principle of our system of government is that a current legislative body has a very difficult time binding the actions of future versions of that same legislative body. Otherwise, election of new town officials would seem an increasingly fruitless and pointless task to voters as later officials would have their hands bound in numerous ways by their former colleagues. In this example, suppose the promises about autonomous cars don't work out? Do we then abide by our commitment to never build another parking deck? Of course, if we do have a future of increasing use of alternative modes of transport and a change in how we view personal vehicle use through technological leaps then we can choose not to build more parking decks! That's the beauty of a democracy. My personal hope is that the next parking deck we build we be one solely dedicated to bicycles.
In our representative democracy when we elect municipal and state officials, their primary task is to assemble a budget for the community. Elected officials have to decide both how to raise revenue through taxes and other fees and how to allocate that revenue to meet the needs of their community. Ideally, they hold budget hearings, listen directly to constituents, meet with advocates and others in the community, listen to their staff and colleagues, and then hold public meetings and discussion where the budget is proposed, changed and finalized. Unlike the North Carolina General Assembly, which disgracefully has not produced a state budget since 2018, I am committed to our current public process in Chapel Hill of listening, learning and making the decisions I was elected to do. That is how we invite the public in to have an impact on the budget.
Yes, multiple ones. Most recent was run by the national community advocacy health group, Community Catalyst.
I am not an expert in law enforcement budget allocation. I look forward to learning how advocates, staff, my colleagues and members of our community view our police department, what services they provide, and what changes they feel need to be made. I do think the Chapel Hill's June 2021 Re-Imagining Community Safety Task Force Report provides a thoughtful set of recommendations to begin to move us forward.
Karen Stegman
The lack of funding for new Chapel Hill Transit service is a sobering example of the underfunding that Chapel Hill and Orange County face. The funding available for the Orange County Transit Plan (OCTP) is approximately $9 million annually, largely from the half cent sales tax, but also the motor vehicle registration fees and the rental car tax. Given the statutory limits on STIP funding for non-highway projects, little help is available through NCDOT. Currently, Chapel Hill has 42,000 people a day commuting in and 15,000 people a day commuting out. Our current transit resources are inadequate to meet this demand, hence the enormous number of cars coming in and out, bringing with them pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and traffic.
If this challenge is to be addressed, there are three plausible solutions:
▪ Ask the NCGA to change the regulations so that more of the NCDOT budget can be allocated to non highway projects
▪ Ask the NCGA to allow Orange County to go back to its voters to request another half cent (or more) sales tax to support transit and/or allow other sources of funding for transit, e.g., increased vehicle rental tax or new vehicle registration fees
Given the current climate, this will be difficult, but may not be impossible. At a minimum it will take Chapel Hill's elected leaders working with those from Orange County and the other Triangle jurisdictions to make a compelling case to the NCGA, highlighting the benefits transit has for economic development, as well as climate change and social justice. Longer term, we need to build more housing so that people can live and work in town, alleviating pressure on our transit systems.
The suspension of the SPOT 6 process has been a crushing blow to our NS-BRT. The delays it will cause will only increase the cost of the project and make it yet more difficult to fund. And there does not appear to be sufficient funds in the OCTP to make up the shortfall (at least $25 million and possibly more). I will work with my colleagues on Council to make sure that the Town does not abandon this vital project. And I will work with the Chapel Hill's, Carrboro's, Hillsborough's and Orange County's representatives on the MPO to try to press NCDOT to create an exemption for the NS-BRT – or reallocate funds from other, less critical approved projects – to find the funding needed. This is yet another example of our critical need for more funding for transit, particularly from the State. Getting this funding will not be easy, but I am committed to working with everyone that I can to make the NS-BRT a reality.
We must take urgent action locally, regionally, nationally and globally to address the rapid change that is causing severe and lasting damage to the planet. This will require phasing out fossil fuels and, as rapidly as possible, ending GHG emissions. The Council adopted a resolution to be a 100% clean, renewable energy community by 2050 and passed our first Climate Action and Response Plan (CARP) to chart our path to achieving that goal.
Moving forward, we should prioritize the following:
1. Transportation is now the leading source of GHGs in the US. As such, careful thought about land use and transportation planning is key to reducing our climate footprint. Investment in public transit, including the Bus Rapid Transit currently under development, and surrounding it with transit-oriented development will ensure that our community continues to grow in a dense, compact, and sustainable way that will minimize emissions from automobile travel.
2. Work to reduce VMT by expediting funding for the mobility & connectivity plan. A bond seems like the best tool we have to more rapidly fund a safe and connected mobility system that allows residents to leave their cars at home. We can also make it easier for residents in all stages of life to make use of the system by encouraging use of e-bikes and expediting the development of an e-bike share program.
3. We should use the Town's zoning authority and conditional zoning process to require private development to exceed current ASHRAE energy and air quality standards while we work through the process of incorporating the CARP into our land use policies through the upcoming LUMO re-write.
Yes, I would support this. I would prioritize consideration of our main travel routes, including MLK, East Franklin, and Raleigh Road (climbing lane).
The Town's Mobility and Connectivity Plan has an ambitious vision for a network that reduces VMT and supports the Town's commitment to sustainability. The proposed network of greenways, multimodal paths, bike lanes, and other facilities connects key destinations in a way that supports safe travel for people of all ages and backgrounds. Greenway expansion is also a top priority for residents. We need to expedite investment in this network, starting with increasing connectivity of existing greenways. The ESAB and TCAB held a joint meeting this Spring to identify top priorities for funding, which I support, including: the Morgan Creek Greenway (east and west), the Bolin Creek Greenway extension, Estes Drive Extension, and the Raleigh Road/NC 54 multiuse paths.
When people are juggling work, kids, aging parents, community commitments, and so on, it is often not feasible for them to rely on current multi-modal transit options. This is why I am calling for the Town to propose a new bond to significantly accelerate investment in our multimodal infrastructure. We do not have the luxury of waiting for synergistic development or the largess of the NCGA to provide the resources needed to help get people out of cars and able to meet their daily needs. I believe we will need to explore a new bond to accelerate development of this critical infrastructure.
Parking takes up significant land, and for a land-constrained town such as Chapel Hill has become, there are far better uses of that space than storing cars. Our culture's expectation of free and proximal parking has resulted in significant waste of valuable resources and the continued advantaging of cars over transit and other alternate forms of transportation. When land is used for parking rather than housing, businesses, parks, civic and green spaces, it is a net loss for all. Additionally, when that parking is provided free of charge, the local government is actually subsidizing car culture, making it easier and more convenient than alternative modes of transit. And, as we know, parking is not actually free. There are production, maintenance, management and other costs that local government pays for rather than making investments that benefit the entire community, such as public transit, greenways, affordable housing, and other public services.
I am glad that Chapel Hill does not offer its parking for free and has been working on a new cost structure that will cover actual costs to the Town and also allow us to bring a shared parking model to downtown for the first time. This means developers will build minimal if any new parking, instead buying into the new East Rosemary Parking Deck. Not requiring developers to spend upwards of $30,000 to 40,000 per parking space will free up funds to build more affordable housing and incentivize more public transportation use. This is all connected to white supremacy culture in that resources are being hoarded to support the status quo of wealth and convenience over more equitable investments in public systems and infrastructure that serve the entire community. Furthermore, public transit and multimodal pathways are more likely to be used by lower income residents, who particularly in Chapel Hill, are primarily people of color, who cannot afford a car and the associated costs.
Widespread use of autonomous cars is looking less and less imminent – 20 years before major adoption seems increasingly probable — and is not an option we want to encourage. Not only have they not been proven safe, but they will also significantly increase VMT by increasing the number of car trips. Instead, I would like to rapidly decrease residents' and workers' reliance on cars, so that the demand simply doesn't exist for another parking deck. This will require multiple strategies to achieve this goal, including:
• producing the critical mass our businesses need for customers and employees by increasing housing Downtown and elsewhere in Chapel Hill for year-round residents
• bolstering our already excellent free bus system to provide additional routes and hours and ensuring the BRT is built
• significantly improving our regional transit system so that even people who do not live in Chapel Hill can use public transit to access jobs here
• helping residents to leave their cars at home as often as possible by accelerating implementation of our Mobility Plan.
I have proposed to the Town Manager that Chapel Hill pilot this approach to determine the use of at least a portion of the ARP funds that the Town is receiving.
I have taken the REI groundwater and phase 1 trainings. I have also participated in many webinars and workshops on equity and anti-racism pertaining to specific municipal topics- for example, last week I attended a webinar called "Parks as Community Infrastructure During and Beyond the Pandemic: Building Trust to Advance Equity", offered by the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network. I am also an active member of the EDI committee at my workplace and have participated in several trainings and workshops on equity and anti-racism in the workplace, decolonizing global health, and other related topics. This education and reflective practice have helped to deepen my understanding of the history of white supremacy in this country and how the legacy of slavery and white privilege continues to impact every facet of life today. I am deeply committed to using my power as a Council Member to raise awareness of and remedy the many ways in which local government perpetuates racial bias through its institutions, systems, practices and policies.
Though not new, with the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and too many others this past year, the rage and anguish over police brutality reached new heights in this country. Once again, the failures of policing as an institution were revealed to a stunned nation and calls for change in policing spread across the nation with new urgency. It is long overdue for local, state and federal governments to root out the racism baked into our structures, policies, and practices – starting with policing. It's certainly not a new conversation for people of color in our community.
Following impassioned public comment and Council direction last summer and building on the years of impassioned activism and advocacy of the Black Lives Matter movement, the Town of Chapel Hill launched the Re-imagining Community Safety Task Force to advise the Council on approaches to public safety that intentionally and actively dismantle racism, implicit bias and discriminatory practices, and increase safety for everyone, especially historically impacted communities and individuals. Systemic racism and racial bias are interwoven into the fabric of our community and criminal justice system, but Chapel Hill can serve as a model by committing to a fundamental re-imagination of how equitable public safety services can be offered so that there is an experience of community well-being equitably shared by all. I served as a liaison to the Re-imagining Community Safety Task Force (RICS) and fully support the recommendations of that diverse group. Specifically, in the immediate term, I support investment in establishment of a 24-hour non-police crisis response team and restructuring of 911; expansion of the Street Outreach, Harm Reduction, and Deflection Program; and a reduction of armed police response. The FY22 Town budget reduced the number of uniformed officers and shifted that funding to be used as an initial investment in implementing the RICS recommendations. We will also need to work closely with the county on these efforts. I am proud of the leadership role I played in these efforts, including harnessing the power of the Town government to take quick action, drafting the resolutions and taskforce charge and criteria, serving on the selection committee, and supporting the excellent work of the task force as Council liaison.
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My most recent paper presentation, at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, in late November 2018, discussed the nature of Jewish women's mystical experience in antiquity and late antiquity (roughly dating from the first century BCE to the sixth century CE). For a number of years I have been researching the topic of Jewish women mystics in late antiquity. Through the analysis of three texts, Philo's On the Contemplative Life, the Testament of Job, and Joseph and Aseneth, I have focused on first century Alexandria as a possible location and Jewish community environment for female mystics. This presentation pulled the focus out from these particular texts, and addressed a larger question: when we speak of mysticism and Jewish women, what kind of mysticism are we talking about? Given the available sources, what kind of mysticism could they reveal? What is it that our sources simply can't reveal? How should we think about the women who simply don't show up in our sources who may be having visionary (or other mystical) experiences? This of course is a general question in the study of women's history and religion in late antiquity – the problem is not just the scarcity of sources, but that even the sources that we have may give us a very limited idea of what women's lives were like at that time. This paper addressed that larger problem as it pertains to Jewish mysticism in late antiquity, and considered as well what might be useful through comparison of the study of Christian female mystics.


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Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus - Lil Nas X is a 19-year-old rapper who scored a viral hit with 'Old Town Road.' Billy Ray Cyrus recently stepped in to remix the song, helping it back on the Billboard Country Chart.
Sting & Shaggy - Sting and Shaggy teamed up last year, on the collab album '44/876.' It won Best Reggae Album at the 61st Grammy Awards.
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Dido & Kendrick Lamar - Dido was actually sampled on 'Stan' by Eminem, which makes her collab with Kendrick Lamar is a little more authentic. The two dueted on her song 'Let Us Move On.'
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Amerie & Se7en - Amerie paid tribute to her Korean heritage on 'Lose Control,' a collab with K-pop musician Se7en.
Kanye West & Adam Levine - Mr. West has frequently stepped outside of his comfort zone, but his duet with Adam Levine on 'Heard 'Em Say' is perhaps his most perfect pop-rap performance.
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Q: A linear map that is multiplication by a matrix The problem statement, all given variables and data
Let $T$ be multiplication by matrix $A$:
$$A=
        \begin{bmatrix}
        1 & -1 & 3 \\
        5 & 6 & -4 \\
        7 & 4 & 2 \\
        \end{bmatrix}
$$
Find the range, kernel, rank and nullity of T.
Attempt at a solution
I can find all of these values except for A. What does the question mean when T is a multiplication by matrix A? How do I get range/kernel etc. of T.. I know how to get them for A.
Thanks.

A: Any matrix $A$ represents a linear function $T$, or more precisely $T_A$, defined by multiplication, that is, by $T(x)=Ax$. Now it makes sense to talk about the range and kernel of $T$. Rank and nullity are simply the dimension of range and kernel of $T$, respectively.
Regarding your question, note that, by definition or a little argument, the rank of any matrix $A$, agrees with the rank of the linear map $T_A$, and the nullity of $A$ is the same as the nullity of $T_A$.
For instance,
 $$\ker(T)=\{x\in \mathbb{R}^3\mid T(x)=\mathbf{0}\}=\{x\in \mathbb{R}^3\mid Ax=\mathbf{0}\}.$$
Thus, to find the kernel of $T$, you need to solve the homogeneous system $Ax=\mathbf{0}$.

A: The set of linear maps $T:\mathbb{R^n} \to \mathbb{R^m}$ is in 1-1 correspondence with $\mathbb{M}_{m,n}$, the set of $m \times n$ matrices, so it makes sense to talk about the kernel, range etc. of a transformation $T$ by the kernel, range etc. of its corresponding matrix.
In short, everything you have to find for the transformation $T$, is just what you have to find for the matrix $A$.

*

*$$\ker(T)=\ker(A)=\{ \vec x \in \mathbb{R}^3\ : A \vec x=\vec 0\}$$

*$$\text{null}(T)=\text{null}(A)=\dim[\ker(A)]$$

*The range of $T$ is spanned by the columns of $A$.

*$\text{rank}(T)=\text{rank}(A)=\dim[\text{range}(A)]=\text{number of linearly-independent columns of }A$

Note: the nullity of $A$ (or nullity of $T$, if you like) is the number of free variables in a row-echelon form of $A$.

Shortcut: if you have the nullity and you can't be bothered to find the rank (or vice-versa), you can use the rank-nullity theorem, which states that $$\text{rank}(A)+\text{null}(A)=n$$ (in this case, $n=\text{number of columns of }A, =3$).

A: It is a question of abstraction: $A$ is the matrix, the scheme, while $T$ is the transformation that multiplication with the matrix results in. $A$ and $T$ is not the same, specially since different matrices with respect to other basis can result in the same transformation.

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Chris Young is low key enough that if one hadn't paid attention to the
country singles chart or a couple of significant creative developments in Young's approach to making his new album, "I'm Comin' Over," one might think everything was just business as usual for the country artist.
The singles chart is notable because the title song from the new album recently held down the number one spot for three weeks on "Billboard" magazine's Country Airplay char, a triumph that would illicit a can-hardly-contain-the-excitement response from many artists.
Young is certainly pleased with his latest success, but the matter-of-fact tone he showed in a recent phone interview lacked the kind of anticipation and urgency – not to mention excitement — one might expect from an artist who looks to be on the verge of arena-headlining stardom. Instead Young sounds self-assured, but humble, and focused on the work that goes into having a successful career.
"I don't think you can get much better than having a number one platinum single as the first single off of the new project," the affable Young said of the song "I'm Comin' Over." "It's just kind of (about) building upon that now."
Young has been doing a good job of building momentum for his career over the past half dozen years. His 2006 self-titled debut album stiffed, but "Getting' You Home (The Black Dress Song)," the second single from his sophomore album, 2009's "The Man I Want To Be," became
a chart-topping breakthrough hit. Then the title song from that album and a third single, "Voices," extended the streak of number one singles to three.
The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native has been on a roll since. His next two albums, "Neon" (2010) and "A.M." (2013) added three more number ones to Young's resume and set the stage for the emphatic run of the "I'm Comin' Over" single, and the strong debut of the new album (which sold an impressive 57,000 copies in its first week).
It's not just the chart successes that are a big deal. The "I'm Comin' Over" album involved some major changes in how Young has made his albums in the past — steps that also suggest he's confident of his abilities at this point in his career.
After working with noted producer James Stroud on his recent albums, Young took the reins on the "I'm Comin' Over" project by co-producing the album with songwriter Corey Crowder.
Artists producing their own albums, while somewhat common in the rock
and alternative genres, is rare in country. But Young had no great revelations or statements about his decision to step into producing on "I'm Comin' Over."
"You know what, actually it just kind of felt like it was time," he said. "I don't think it was anything in particular. It wasn't like
some big moment where I was like 'I'm going to do this.' It was like
'I think this is the right way to go on this project specifically.' It was a bit of a risk because it's something I haven't done in the past."
Another significant shift was that Young worked with an almost entirely new group of songwriters in co-writing nine of the 11 songs on "I'm Comin' Over." He began to think of Crowder as his co-producer after writing sessions with Crowder and Josh Hoge.
Once again, Young sounded like switching up songwriting collaborators was about as earth shattering as changing shirts.
"I don't think it's anything in particular," Young said when asked what led to working with a different set of co-writers. "I don't think it was like something was going on where I felt the need to do that. It was more that this is just kind of naturally how this project worked itself, and obviously a lot of the writing that I was doing with Josh and Corey plays into all of this. I think there's only one song that I wrote for the project that didn't have one or both of them
listed (as co-writers). There's one song that I wrote with the Warren Brothers that they weren't in on. But I don't know, it's just what we were getting together just seemed to be really, really not only the direction I wanted to go, but exactly what I wanted to say. I think it just worked out that way."
Apparently, Young didn't have any grand vision or big artistic statement in mind for the album, either. Asked about is goals for "I'm Comin' Over,' he simply said the main idea was "just to make the best
project I could."
Of course, that's probably a good approach for an artist who clearly has done a lot of things right over the course of his past four albums. And the "I'm Comin' Over" album is perfectly in character with
Young's other albums – delivering another set of tuneful, well-crafted songs with lyrics that feel emotional and heartfelt without seeming contrived.
Where the "A.M." album leaned a bit more toward uptempo material than
Young's previous albums, the new album swings back in favor of ballads
and mid-tempo material.
There's a sturdy rocker in "Underdogs" and a breezy tune in "Sunshine Overtime." Otherwise, "I'm Comin' Over" is defined by melodic, easy-going mid-tempo tunes like "Heartbeat," the current single "Thinking of You"(a duet with Cassadee Pope that is top 10 on "Billboard's" Country Airplay chart) and the title song – as well as reflective ballads like "I Know a Guy" and "Sober Saturday Night."
Now Young is resuming a winter/spring tour in support of the new album. He didn't disclose how many new songs will be in the set, but suggested he won't weight the show too much toward the "I'm Comin'
Over" material.
'"You definitely have to play the stuff that people have heard on the radio," Young said. "But when it gets down to actually new stuff, you don't ever want to play like the whole new record. It's been just kind of a gradual change of me figuring out, 'Today I think I'll add this.' So it kind of depends on what show people show up for."
After headlining arenas in the fall, Young is playing primarily theaters and large clubs on this tour. If the string of hits
continues, this might be one of the last opportunities to see Young in smaller venues. But when it comes to stepping up to arenas, Young himself is taking things as they come and simply staying the course.
"I think everything that is going on right now is definitely conducive to that," Young said, once again mentioning that the success of the "I'm Comin' Over" single is as positive as possible a development in
furthering his career. "So I think just doing a lot of the things that I've been doing and just continuing to build it everywhere I can, I think that's the best possible thing I can do. Right now I'm just kind of enjoying that process."
That might be an understatement for other artists, but it seems perfectly in character for Young.
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WELL, it's officially happened. I am now a domestic goddess.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. A couple of months ago, in the heat of August, nine months pregnant, I found myself wondering what giving birth would be like.
I asked the women around me about their experiences, and while they ranged from the ridiculously easy (just one push!) to the ghastly (48 hours!), I still wasn't sure what to expect.
When it finally happened -- and it did end up on the ghastly side at 44 hours -- I was completely dazed.
When it finally happened — and it did end up on the ghastly side at 44 hours — I was completely dazed.
I was blessed with a healthy baby boy (Zachary James, 8 pounds 11 ounces) and all I could think was "Holy crap!"
It's funny — I spent so much time and energy thinking about the delivery, but I never once stopped to consider what life would be like once the baby arrived.
It was a complete whirlwind. All of a sudden I found myself at home with a wailing infant, laundry to do, a sink full of dishes and two hours of sleep a night.
While the first month was rough (looking back, it feels like one long day that would not end), I think I've found my stride.
In such a short period of time, my life has changed completely, but not in ways I thought it would. I thought I would simply be overwhelmed with a sense of love for my new baby and that would be it. While I love my son more than I can describe, I've begun to realize motherhood means more than just that.
Up until this point, I had spent the majority of my life in the academic realm.
After completing two degrees from the University of Manitoba, and currently a few courses away from completing an accounting designation, I was on the fast track to becoming an urban professional.
Now, with a three-month-old in tow and the plethora of paraphernalia I seem to carry with me everywhere, I seem to be stuck in the carpool lane, instead.
While I was elated to be a mother, with all the really amazing things motherhood entails, a part of me wondered if I had made the right decision to start this family.
However, the more I think about it, the more I believe that there's nothing wrong with the carpool lane.
Will I still get to my destination? Absolutely! It may take a little longer, it might be a little messier and it will definitely be noisier, but I will arrive in the end.
In fact, I'm looking forward to the journey. When you're on the fast track, there's a possibility you'll miss all the really cool stops along the way.
So, back to my new title, domestic goddess.
The domestic part is obvious: A new baby, diapers, laundry — need I go on?
The goddess part might require a bit more explanation. While the average person might not think of a goddess as a woman with stretch marks, bags under her eyes and a briefcase in her hand, I do.
I think working mothers are fabulous creatures — they manage to balance all the elements in their lives with such flair and finesse that they're worthy of the title.
I admit I'm a rookie to this motherhood thing, but with my new title and a new outlook, life is good.
Jodi Hargreaves is a new domestic goddess, living in Winnipeg.


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Like all religious texts in Pali, the Dhammapada belongs to the Therevāda school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Dhammapada, or "sayings of the dhamma," is taken to be a collection of the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken together, the verses form a key body of teaching within Buddhism, a guiding voice along the struggle-laden path towards true enlightenment, or Nirvana. However, the appeal of these epithets of wisdom extends beyond its religious heritage to a general and universal spirituality.
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While imposing the safeguard import curbs on an array of steel products March 20, the U.S. is working on a list of products that will be excluded from the import curbs. The U.S. is expected to complete the list by July 2.
"If the United States makes a proposal on product exclusions in a visible way, (delaying the decision) will be possible. We will decide by comprehensively analyzing the circumstances in the process of negotiating with the U.S.," Hiranuma told a regular news conference.
Japan was originally expected to make a decision on its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. by June 18.
On May 17, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of its intention to impose 100 percent import tariffs on certain steel imports from the U.S. beginning June 18, saying that the U.S. action violates WTO rules.
The European Union, which has been severely hit by the U.S. safeguard measures, is reportedly also prepared to delay its decision on whether to invoke retaliatory tariffs.
Hiranuma also said that Japan will keep close contact with the EU over the steel issue.


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Q: Invoking Scheduler from a Rest Controller I have a Spring MVC project and Im currently trying to invoke a scheduler task from my restController.  I have created a StartupBean and which contains a start() that actually invokes the TimerTask. Sample code below
public void start() throws Exception {
    LOGGER.info("Entering start method {}", System.currentTimeMillis());
    try {
        // running timer task as daemon thread
        TimerTask counterTimerTask = new SessionCountTask();
        Timer counterTimer = new Timer(true);
        counterTimer.scheduleAtFixedRate(counterTimerTask, 0, (long) 10 * 1000);//10 sec

    } catch (Exception e) {
        LOGGER.error("Error in start method of startup Bean {}", e);
    } finally {
        LOGGER.info("Exiting start method {}", System.currentTimeMillis());
    }
}

From the Rest controller, Im just invoking the above start() method of the StartupBean. The above method doesnot return anything. The SessionCountTask class  contains a method which returns a JSON object. I wanted to know how I can get the json response to the controller. The scheduler is scheduled to run every 10 secs and I would like to know how to get the response from the task every 10sec and display in the controller.
Any help on this is much appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.


I read a comment on social media the other day by design justice leader Sasha Costanza-Chock about how personas could potentially solidify bias within UX design and how UX professionals should mitigate bias when developing personas by creating less narrowly defined archetypes of users.
UX practitioners use motivations, behaviors, and key background information to develop their personas which naturally defaults to the majority of the sample demographics, which is rooted in the user research phase, where participants are recruited for surveys, interviews, and other methods to glean insights.
Research has shown that lack of recruitment from diverse and representative populations may result in biased sampling and skew survey results. When applied to UX research, this can affect the types of products we design for, where segments of a given population do not see themselves reflected in the products that are created.
So, what are some ways to reduce bias in the research to design process?
Diversify recruitment sources by demographic factors (socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, geography). Think about the common areas and methods that you normally use to recruit and think about which populations you are missing and why. If budget allows, provide an incentive for the participant's time. Sometimes, even providing first access or a demo of your designs to participants is enough incentive, as it will make them feel like they made a significant contribution to the end goal.
During the assumption and idea generation phase of your research, think about what biases you have about the problem you are designing for. It might be helpful to write all of your assumptions and create an affinity map in order to find ways to create checks on those biases during the research and design phases.
We all benefit from learning from people from all walks of life. Increasing diversity within your UX practice will bring fresh and unique perspectives that will enhance your design process. Involving practitioners with different backgrounds in daily research and design processes allows for thoughtful consideration and increases the accessibility of your designs.


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On Love and Loss- Quotes and Such (Valentine's Day Edition)
Quotes are amazing things. I love quotes. They provide you with a gist of what a book or article is about without having to actually read the whole thing. They provide comfort in times of sorrow, explanation where none other is to be found, solace in the midst of loneliness and just the right amount of disturbance whenever the situation calls for it. You can look up a quote for just about anything and any occasion, to help you through a hard time or to remind you just how far God has brought you in life.
QuOtEs!
Today is Valentine's Day, a day of love and affection for many. But I think it's also a day of sorrow, longing and deep reflection for perhaps even more...whether you've lost someone to death or to life (whoa). If you already know that you're going to be struggling with difficult feelings today, it's likely that this day used to mean something to you that it no longer can. So today, in the midst of all the unwarranted lovey-dovey-ness you're bound to encounter- whether at work, on social media, at the grocery store (a dozen roses for only $15!), or on TV when you're trying to relax at home after the day is over, please be sure to find some time for yourself.
Because you're not alone.
Make today a day that you place the focus on yourself. Practice some self love, whether that be taking a bubble bath, snuggling up with a blanket and a warm cup of tea, or listening to your favorite song over and over. Give your pet some extra love today. Buy yourself dinner (and maybe that dozen roses for only $15). Open your Bible and melt into the peace and true love that only God can provide.
And maybe read a couple of these quotes to help get your started.
8 Quotes on Love and Loss ~ Valentine's Day Edition
Here are just 8 quotes that have resonated with me in one way or another throughout my life thus far. I hope they bless you as you read them, too, from your own perspective and in your own way. Links are included where I could find them so that you can read/listen to the sources too, if you want. We all understand words differently and take our own messages away from what we read or hear (especially on days like today), so with that in mind, let's begin.
1. "The pain now is part of the happiness then. That's the deal. To deny that loss is to deny that love." C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
2. "When I see you smile, it's like an innocent smile; it's such a beautiful smile. It's one of those smiles...that I only see in my dreams." Blue October, Things We Don't Know About
3. "What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our life haven't even happened yet." Anne Frank
4. "Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you." John 16:22
5. "Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality." Emily Dickinson
6. "It's only in the mysterious equations of love that any logical reasoning can be found." A Beautiful Mind
7. "I can accept the idea of my own demise, but I am unable to accept the death of anyone else. I find it impossible to let a friend or relative go into that country of no return. Disbelief becomes my close companion, and anger follows in its wake. I answer the heroic question, 'Death, where is thy sting?' with 'It is here in my heart and mind and memories.'" Maya Angelou, When I Think of Death
8. "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." Winnie the Pooh
-Aubrey
When Celebrities Die
The recent tragic deaths of basketball star Kobe Bryant, his young daughter and seven others on board a helicopter that crashed has sent the world reeling. As funeral plans are being put into place for all those who died, today we're going to talk about celebrity deaths and how they affect us, even though we may never have met the person.
THE SHOCK FACTOR
Kobe Bryant, his young daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed when the helicopter they were riding in crashed into the side of a hill in Calabasas, California on January 26th. This news, when first reported, shocked old and young the whole world over. When I first heard about the crash, my first thought was actually "Fake news!" In retrospect, there was a bit of denial going on there, because I'd actually read the headline on a reputable news site.
Did you have a similar response when you learned the news? Whenever you receive unbelievable news like this, you may feel what seems like a "shock" go through your body. I know I do whenever I get news of a celebrity death, or anyone's death for that matter. The hair on the back of your neck may stand up, and if it's someone famous who's died, you will probably reach for your phone or the remote to get the very latest information. You'll want to share what you've just found out with others, so you'll probably call or text your family and friends to break the news. This way, in a sense, you'll be able to grieve together.
Case in point with Kobe Bryant's death. People my age grew up watching Kobe, seeing and hearing about his amazing feats on the basketball court. He's right up there in legendary status with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal. People older than me who enjoy watching basketball most certainly recognized his talents on the court right away, and enjoyed watching him help take the Lakers to several NBA championships throughout his 20-year career with them. So naturally we're all feeling a sense of loss now that he's gone. To make our grief-work that much more intense, besides knowing how he died, we've got to process the fact that his child perished with him, and that he leaves behind a grieving widow and three other kids.
Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020
The same kind of shock was felt in 1977 when Elvis Presley died...fans were crying in the streets. And in 1997 when Princess Diana died. And in 2009 when Michael Jackson died. And in 2014 when Robin Williams died. The list goes on.
At first, you may feel silly for being sad over the death of someone you didn't even know. But really, it's more like they didn't know you. You knew them very well, even if just from film, pictures, or music. (There's definitely psychology behind this phenomenon, and you can read about it here.)
For instance, maybe this particular celebrity was your role model, and it was on your bucket list to get to meet them in person one day. That dream has now been taken away. Or maybe you did get to meet them once, and you've always felt that the two of you somehow clicked. Even if you've never met this person, you've claimed them as your favorite…you've watched them on TV or in movies, sang along with them to your favorite songs, and celebrated with them when they got married or welcomed new life into the world.
Or maybe you had a loved one who passed away a while ago, and it was they who were this celebrity's biggest fan. So now you're feeling remorse for them, since they can't themselves. Or maybe this particular famous person provided you with a sense of comfort when you were going through something difficult; maybe a certain interview they gave encouraged you in some way, or a certain song they sang made you feel like everything was going to be alright.
And besides personal emotions like these, there's the objective side of it all, too. Next to perhaps any charitable works they had going on, this person who's died is never going to do anything new again. Sure, we'll have videos and interviews and books and the like to remember them by. The world will have their legacy. But there will never be another novice, creative anything initiated by them, ever again. That kind of loss is a loss to humanity, and it's completely normal to be sad about it.
Finding Closure
When someone you personally knew and loved passes away, you may find closure by attending the funeral and saying your goodbyes. Likewise, if a celebrity death is affecting you more than you thought it would, honoring them in a similar way could help you process this new reality. For example, if there's going to be a public memorial service for this person, consider attending it if you can, or even watching it on TV from the comfort of your own home. (For the record, there will be a public memorial for Kobe Bryant and the eight others who died with him at Staples Center, Los Angeles on Monday, February 24th.)
Studies have shown that attending a funeral or memorial service, or even just watching it online or on TV, does actually bring us a sense of closure about what has just happened, especially if the death or deaths were traumatic. It also helps to kick-start the grieving process, which has a time table all its own and varies from person to person.
So if you've been grieving over the loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and everyone else who was lost on board that helicopter, don't feel like you shouldn't...I'm sad about it, too. Instead, do yourself a favor and tune into the memorial. Or sign an online memorial book for him like this one. Go outside with some friends and play a game of bball in his memory. Any one of these rituals will help you say goodbye and move on with your life.
Grief felt over the death of a celebrity can be complex, and really goes deeper than I could ever talk about in a blog post. So here are a few articles that do a little more than just skim the surface:
www.rd.com/culture/why-we-get-sad-over-celebrity-deaths/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/bouncing-back/201601/3-reasons-we-mourn-celebrity-deaths
https://www.centerforloss.com/2017/01/grieving-death-celebrity/
Important note: Whenever a celebrity or anyone else you loved dies, it's important to stay mindful about how the situation is affecting you. If you find yourself thinking a little too much about the person, researching their life or death a little too much, or becoming a little bit obsessed over them (to the point that it's interrupting your day-to-day life), it may be time to reach out for some professional help in dealing with these feelings. There is absolutely no shame in doing so. If you don't want to go anywhere, or simply don't want anyone else to know that you're seeking this help, an online counseling service like TalkSpace may be of interest to you.
In closing, we'd like to know: What celebrity death has shocked you the most? How did you deal with the loss you felt as a result of it? Share your response in a comment below.
Photos used under Creative Commons from arripay, wuestenigel


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First edition Harry Potter book sold for record $471,000
The first edition of the popular book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been auctioned for no less than $471,000. This makes the...
All Three Original Harry Potter Cast Members Re-Unite for 20th Anniversary
A special is coming up for fans of the Harry Potter film series. The cast members reunite at Hogwarts for a reunion to celebrate...


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Clube Atlético Mineiro – brazylijski klub piłkarski z siedzibą w mieście Belo Horizonte, stolicy stanu Minas Gerais. Występuje w rozgrywkach Campeonato Brasileiro Série A oraz Campeonato Mineiro. Swoje domowe mecze rozgrywa na obiekcie Estádio Mineirão.

Historia
Klub założony został 25 marca 1908. Atlético Mineiro jest jednym z najsłynniejszych i najszacowniejszych klubów w Brazylii. Swój pierwszy oficjalny mecz klub rozegrał 21 marca 1909 przeciw zespołowi Sport Club Futebol. Drużyna występuje w koszulkach w pionowe czarno-białe paski, czarnych spodenkach i białych getrach.

Klub znany jest powszechnie w Brazylii po przydomkiem Galo ze względu na swoją maskotkę-koguta. Klub został pierwszym oficjalnym mistrzem Brazylii, jednak na swym koncie ma więcej tytułów wicemistrza kraju. Nie będąc mistrzem w najlepszej czwórce Brazylii klub znalazł się aż 17 razy.

Atlético Mineiro znany jest także z tego, że dwukrotnie w mistrzostwach Brazylii 1977 i 1980 spotkała go wielka niesprawiedliwość. W roku 1977 wygrał zdecydowanie ligę, jednak według ówczesnych skomplikowanych reguł musieli stoczyć finałowy mecz z São Paulo FC, które zgromadziło w dotychczasowych meczach o 10 punktów mniej. Ponieważ pomimo dogrywki nie padła żadna bramka, doszło do karnych, przegranych przez Atlético Mineiro 2:3. W ten sposób jedyny niepokonany zespół ligi brazylijskiej nie został mistrzem kraju. W 1980 klub przegrał z Flamengo decydujący mecz o tytuł, lecz kibice protestowali, oskarżając sędziego o stronniczość, szczególnie widoczną gdy najlepszy gracz Atlético – Reinaldo był bezpardonowo faulowany, a sędzia tego nie widział.

W roku 2003 klub zderzył się z poważnymi problemami finansowymi z powodu skandalu korupcyjnego z późnych lat 90. XX w., w który zamieszany był będący w tym czasie prezydentem klubu Paulo Cury. Symbolem tych problemów był park wodny, który klub zaczął budować, a którego nigdy nie ukończył. W sezonie 2005 skończył na 20 miejscu (na 22 drużyny) i spadł do drugiej ligi brazylijskiej (Campeonato Brasileiro Série B).

W 2013 po raz pierwszy w historii Atlético wygrało Copa Libertadores.

Osiągnięcia
międzynarodowe trofea
 Copa Libertadores (1):
 (2013)
 Copa CONMEBOL (2):
 (1992, 1997)
 Recopa Sudamericana (1):
 (2014)

Trofea narodowe
  Mistrzostwo Brazylii – Serie A (2):
 (1971, 2021)
  Mistrzostwo stanu Minas Gerais (46):
 (1915, 1926, 1927, 1931, 1932, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1963, 1970, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021)

Kibice
Atlético znane jest w całej Brazylii jako klub mający jednych z najbardziej oddanych kibiców. Noszą oni przydomek Massa Atleticana, lub po prostu Massa, który znany jest w całym kraju z powodu ogromnej popularności klubu w stanie Minas Gerais. Massa oznacza masy ludzi niższych klas. W stanie Minas Gerais Atlético jest klubem najpopularniejszym, nawet pomimo faktu, że od lat 90 XX w. znacznie wzrosła liczba zwolenników lokalnego rywala klubu – Cruzeiro EC.

Atlético zwykle ma największą widownię w kraju. Od kiedy rozpoczęły się oficjalne rozgrywki o mistrzostwo Brazylii klub ten był pierwszym, który przyciągnął na swe mecze łącznie ponad 10 milionów widzów. Od roku 1971 mecze z udziałem Atlético obejrzało 11 743 767 widzów. Klub zajmuje trzecie miejsce w Brazylii pod względem wielkości średniej liczby widzów z lat 1972–2005, a wynoszącej 23521 widzów na mecz. Lepsze pod tym względem w Brazylii są jedynie CR Flamengo (25898) i EC Bahia (24218).

Derby
Za mecze derbowe Atlético uważa się potyczki z dwoma klubami: América Mineiro oraz z Cruzeiro EC. Aż do lat 50. i wczesnych lat 60. XX w. największymi derbami w stanie Minas Gerais były pojedynki między zespołami Atlético i América, ale począwszy od lat 60. to mecze Atlético i Cruzeiro cieszą się większą renomą.

Aktualny skład
Stan na 1 września 2022.

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Oficjalna strona klubu
 Informacje o Klubie

Brazylijskie kluby piłkarskie
Sport w Belo Horizonte
Kluby piłkarskie założone w 1908

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DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veritex Holdings, Inc. (VBTX) ("Veritex" or "the Company"), the parent holding company for Veritex Community Bank, today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter 2018 results after the close of the market on Monday, January 28, 2019. The earnings release will be available on the Company's website, www.veritexbank.com. The Company will also host an investor conference call to review the results on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time.


For the CEO of M.Lhuillier Financial Services Group, being behind the wheel brings a sense of blissful freedom.
Driving has always been an enormous pleasure for Michael Lhuillier.
He loves going on a road trips with his loved ones.
When is your next roadtrip, sir Michael and Miles?
The CEO and president of M Lhuillier Financial Services is quite popular with his staff.
Exactly 24 years of marriage and this couple still couldn't get enough of each other.


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from django.shortcuts import render

def render_to(template=None, content_type=None):
    """
    Decorator for Django views that sends returned dict to render_to_response
    function.

    Template name can be decorator parameter or TEMPLATE item in returned
    dictionary.
    If view doesn't return dict then decorator simply returns output.

    Parameters:
     - template: template name to use
     - content_type: content type to send in response headers

    Examples:
    # 1. Template name in decorator parameters

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        return {'bar': bar}

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        return render_to_response('template.html', {'bar': bar})

    # 2. Template name as TEMPLATE item value in return dictionary.
         if TEMPLATE is given then its value will have higher priority
         than render_to argument.

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    #equals to
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    """

    def renderer(function):
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            if output and not isinstance(output, dict):
                return output

            return render(
                request,
                output and output.get("TEMPLATE") or template,
                output,
                content_type=content_type,
            )

        return wrapper

    return renderer


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Neuhof est une municipalité allemande située dans le land de la Hesse et l'arrondissement de Fulda.

Le Monte Kali, terril de sel issu de l'exploitation de la potasse, est un élément marquant du paysage de Neuhof.

Commune en Hesse
Arrondissement de Fulda