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Some of the Things I’ve Learned to Do This Summer

By August Caravalho, on July 20, 2011

It occurred to me that I’ve mostly been … Read more

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Tags: Budget, General Fund, analysis, excel | Categories: Uncategorized | 3 Comments

This Guy’s Capstone Idea

By August Caravalho, on July 12, 2011

I too have been mulling over capstone id … Read more

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The One Where I Do Donuts In A Fire Boat

By August Caravalho, on June 29, 2011

Over the past two weeks, I went on my po … Read more

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Ethan, The Snake, and The Dead Animal Guy

By August Caravalho, on June 21, 2011

First off, I need to apologize for a lit … Read more

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Tags: dead animal guy, landfill, special services, trash, yard waste | Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Portrait of the Intern as Somewhat Dense

By August Caravalho, on June 14, 2011

I fear some of you, dear readers, may fe … Read more

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A Council Workshop

By August Caravalho, on June 7, 2011

I am writing you right now during the pu … Read more

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The Least Appreciated Local Government Service

By August Caravalho, on May 31, 2011

Solid Waste is really the unsung departm … Read more

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City Government: Art, Speed, and Business

By August Caravalho, on May 24, 2011

I still cannot get over the Charlotte sk … Read more

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Charlotte, the Queen City

By August Caravalho, on May 17, 2011

Monday was my first day in the Budget an … Read more

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Tags: Charlotte, First day, buildings | Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment