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Web Analyst
- Recruiter
- Epson
- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- Salary
- Competitive salary package, bonus and excellent benefits
- Posted
- 15 Oct 2012
- Closes
- 15 Nov 2012
- Business Type
- Agency, In-house / Client-side
- Specialism
- Ad Operations, Digital, E-Commerce
- Sector
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- Contract Type
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- Hours
- Full Time
Epson Europe is recruiting a Web Analyst to work within the European digital marketing team based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
As a key member of the team you will lead and deliver analysis across all digital marketing channels, driving and implementing the analytics strategy for Epson across EMEA. Being the analytics expert internally, you will be the go-to person for web analysis and reporting across the business and all European offices.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Devise the web analytics strategy for all Epson websites across EMEA by developing a deep understanding of the analytics and reporting requirements of key business area.
- Identify and implement appropriate analytics tools and technology to support and deliver the analytics strategy.
- Keep fully informed of the latest developments in website measurement to ensure that optimal tools and techniques are provided to the business.
- Assist the development team to implement cookie and API based tracking code, including the management of third party tracking tags.
- Design and develop a suite of tailored dashboards and regular reports to inform site performance, user activity and conversion performance, including online customer analyses, such as: customer segmentation, retention analysis, and lifetime value analysis.
- Manage and respond to ad-hoc web analytics requests ensuring that relevant data is delivered in a timely and professional way.
- Ensure that analytics tracking is specified and implemented in any new developments and that this is reflected in reporting output and communicated effectively to the business.
- Work in partnership with the internal search, social media, display, ecommerce and web development teams to analyse the results from their campaigns and gain better in-depth understanding of these.
- Provide evidence-based, actionable recommendations to optimize websites and increase conversions and support these recommendations by running multivariate and A/B tests.
Desired skills and experience:
- Demonstrable success in devising and implementing an analytics strategy within a large corporate multinational
- A strong background in Google Analytics and one or more of the following: Coremetrics Omniture, WebTrends
- A proven track record of using web analytics to drive actionable insights for both content-based and e-commerce websites.
- A strong working knowledge of Excel, including experience of pivot tables and lookups
- The ability to work with minimal supervision within a small team environment.
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail, with the passion and tenacity to make a real difference to the business
This role offers a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package of 25 days holiday, bank holidays, company closure during the Christmas period, Contribution Pension scheme, Private Healthcare, salary sacrifice Car and Bike schemes and discount on a variety of Epson products and Seiko watches.
Colleagues based in our offices at Westside, Hemel Hempstead work in an excellent waterside location with close proximity to Apsley train station, onsite parking and a subsidised restaurant.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EPSON is committed to a diverse workforce
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader that is dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product line-up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices.
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SEAAOC is Northern Australia's largest and longest established petroleum conference and brings together major players involved within Australasia's oil, gas and petroleum industries. Now in its 22nd year, SEAAOC is a joint initiative between Informa Australia & the Northern Territory Government. No other programme covers this area of the industry in such depth, enabling the event to attract the highest calibre of speaker and delegate attendance from across the entire oil and gas world. SEAAOC is a significant international opportunity to discuss key oil, gas and petroleum developments located across northern Australian and South East Asia.
$34US Billion – The total estimated cost of INPEX's Ichthys project which will produce 8.4 million Tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) yearly.
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Yarn Profile: HandPaintedYarn.com Kettle-Dyed Pure Merino Yarn (Worsted)
First Impressions
The moment I set fingers on this yarn, I was in love.
This plush, single-ply merino has been kettle-dyed by a women's cooperative in Uruguay using natural dye extracts. It is sold through HandPaintedYarn.com and on eBay through Serendipity in South America, and you can also find it in some U.S. stores under the Malabigo Yarns label.
All three "doors" lead to the same family-run company, but you'll tend to pay less per skein buying through HandPaintedYarn.com.
HandPaintedyarn.com is often compared to Manos del Uruguay, another provider of handspun wool yarns that have been kettle-dyed by a cooperative of women in the rural villages of Uruguay.
Although both companies appear to get their yarns from similar sources, their prices differ dramatically: 135 yards of thick/thin handspun kettle-dyed wool retails for $12.50 under the Manos del Uruguay label and only $5.40 from HandPaintedYarn.com.
Meanwhile, HandPaintedYarn.com's lace-weight version retails for only $5.95 per 850-yard skein (I succumbed and am knitting a shawl out of it right now).
Ordering from HandPaintedYarn.com can feel like an adventure. You may get an error message about their expired SSL certificate—it expired December 10, 2004 and the new one isn't showing up yet. Internet Explorer still showed my transaction as secure, so I proceeded (just look for the gold padlock on the bottom right corner of your screen to make sure). I hope they fix this soon, because it could put off a lot of customers.
You'll get at least one email from an ever-cheerful Marcos updating you on the status of your order. When you get your box in the mail, you won't find any separate note or transaction receipt inside.
Your skeins will have only a small black-and-white tag listing the yarn name, number, color, and the HandPaintedYarn.com URL—no pretty graphic or glossy paper, no sweet story about the Uruguay cooperative, no details on skein yardage or gauge, no washing instructions.
What most intrigued me at HandPaintedYarn.com was their thick, single-ply merino yarn that knits up at a more versatile 4.5 stitches per inch and is available in the same splendid kettle-dyed colors—and that's what I chose to review here.
If you buy it directly from HandPaintedYarn.com in Uruguay, your 218-yard skein will cost $7.90. Stores importing it under the Malabigo Yarn label must add their own markup, resulting in the same skein costing approximately $12 retail.
Knitting Up
This yarn seemed to sing in my hands. Before I knew it, I'd reached a fast and steady pace. Although the yarn looks somewhat unevenly spun on the skein, it evens out under tension, and my plump swatches looked absolutely perfect.
The yarn's relative thickness made it possible for me to knit by touch alone, although it took a while before I stopped peeking to make sure my needles hadn't gone astray.
Occasionally I could feel slightly rough spots on my fingers dragging the yarn's fine fibers, but it never produced a visible snag.
Blocking / Washing
I simply filled a sink with warm water and a small amount of mild soap. I submerged my swatches in the warm water and gave them several gentle squeezes to make sure they were fully saturated.
Then I lifted them from their bath, drained and refilled the sink with the same temperature rinse water, and dropped them back in. I gave them a few more gentle squeezes until I was satisfied all the soap was out, then I rolled them in a towel to blot out the excess water and reshaped them before letting them dry flat on a towel.
There was a faint bleeding of color in the first wash, but that was it. Much to my delight, there was no felting, no shrinkage, no stretching, no visible fading of color, no nothing.
The fibers gently bloomed, producing a more cohesive and cozy fabric. And they survived their trial by water beautifully.
The yarn's faint vinegar smell (presumably left over from the dye process) disappeared after the wash.
As with all good things, such magic does have a slight downside: after a moderate amount of friction, my swatches began to blur and look more feltlike. Small cloudy pills started to form and multiply.
I happen to like this weathered look (see a close-up picture of an untouched and well-worn swatch, side by side), but some might miss the crisp stitch definition.
I'm guessing that with the help of a battery-powered sweater shaver—available at most major drug stores—you'd be able to remove the larger pills and get at least one or two seasons of formal public wear before retiring your garment to the weekend wardrobe.
HandPaintedYarn.com is based in South America, but orders are shipped first to fulfillment house in Florida. There packages are sorted and shipped out via Priority Mail twice a week. Depending on when you place your order, it could take between 10 and 14 days to reach you.
The benefit of this system is that you don't have to pay higher international shipping costs, and you don't have to worry about being hit with any unexpected import fees down the line. In fact, shipping costs tend to be less than what you'd pay at U.S. stores.
Now, I cannot say how long any of these yarns will be available. Nor do I know if the HandPaintedYarn.com Web site will continue to operate once they've firmly established a wholesale presence in this country.
Yarn name
Kettle-Dyed Pure Merino Yarn
Fiber content
100% merino
4.5 stitches per inch on US 8 needles
Average retail price
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Weight/yardage per skein
100g / 218 yards
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Manufacturer's suggested wash method
None given. We recommend gentle handwashing in lukewarm water with mild soap. Rinse in same temperature water. Roll in towel to remove excess water, then lay flat to dry.
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Business buzz: Akuwa Solutions; New Balance; Kerkering, Barberio; Sarasota Chemical & Paper
Published: Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 9:12 p.m.
Wi-Fi equipment firm picks Top Dog
Akuwa Solutions Group Inc., of Sarasota, has earned the Ruckus Top Dog Authorized Partner Certification. Ruckus is a leading manufacturer of enterprise and carrier-grade Wi-Fi systems used in education, hospitality, health care, retail and warehousing.
Ruckus said, "We are extremely selective in our choice of Top Dog partners. Top Dogs are experts in implementing Ruckus' Smart Wi-Fi Technology solutions. They are consistent top performers that constantly invest in building a successful wireless practice."
Akuwa Solutions Group used Ruckus hardware to provide free Wi-Fi to thousands of people attending the "Give Hunger the Blues" event.
Sarasota New Balance marks 10th anniversary
New Balance Sarasota owners David and Molly Jackson celebrated 10 years in business with more than 400 people at the White Buffalo Saloon.
Guests donated more than $3,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc., in support of Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Breast Health Center.
CPA firm's group is world's No. 2
Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants, a member of LEA Global/The Leading Edge Alliance, said that the LEA was ranked by the International Accounting Bulletin as the second-largest international association of independent accounting firms for 2013.
The LEA Global is an international alliance of independently owned accounting and consulting firms established in 1999. It has more than 190 member firms worldwide, with collective revenues of $2.7 billion.
Sarasota company in 3 more counties
Sarasota Chemical & Paper has expanded its delivery service area beyond Sarasota and Manatee counties to Pinellas, Hillsborough and Charlotte counties. It plans to hire four to six more workers over the next few months, the company said.
At the end of the first quarter of 2013, the company said, Sarasota Chemical & Paper marked its 27th consecutive month of growth.
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Definition of electrooptics in English:
plural noun[treated as singular]
The branch of science that deals with the effect of electric fields on light and on the optical properties of substances.
Example sentences
- Israel also wants to increase cooperation with India in other areas, including agricultural biotechnology, lasers and electro-optics and information technology.
- Awarded annually, the Gold Medal of the Society recognizes outstanding engineering or scientific accomplishments in optics, electro-optics, or photographic technologies or applications.
- At 40 Gbps, electronics and electro-optics must work significantly faster than in today's 2.5 - Gbps and 10 - Gbps systems.
electrooptic adjective
- Example sentences
- The electro-optic tracking device, a passive infra-red electro-optic sensor, is mounted on the top of the turret in a spherical housing and is controlled by an operator at a weapon control terminal.
- Other sensors that can help detect a submarine are infrared and electro-optic sensors, which are usually mounted on the nose of the aircraft and allow it to scan a narrow arc to the front.
- Performance and cost pressures placed on electro-optic systems will continue to increase as battlefield demands increase.
- Example sentences
- They may be regarded as weapons which are air launched and guided to their target through the use of laser, electro-optical sensors, global positioning systems, or inertial navigation systems.
- A 10 inch reflecting telescope provides common optics for infrared and electro-optical sensors.
- Multispectral scanner systems are passive, electro-optical sensors that collect and digitally record reflected and emitted electromagnetic energy.
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UPDATE: "The Flash" Hasn't Cast Savitar, Says Berlanti
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At New York Comic Con, DC Comics writers Grant Morrison, Andy Diggle, artist Mahmud Asrar and more spoke about their titles' futures and announced Jim Lee and Scott Snyder's new Superman project.
At the Las Vegas Comic Expo, writers Scott Lobdell, Kyle Higgins, Brian Buccellato, Joshua Hale Fialkov and J.T. Krul discussed their work on DC's New 52 titles, crossovers and plans for a "Teen Titans" spinoff.
Scott Lobdell spoke with CBR News about the major changes to Tim Drake's back story in this week's "Teen Titans" #0, which detailed the origin of the Titans' leader and one-time Batman sidekick.
Newly christened "Superman" writer Scott Lobdell speaks with CBR News about his plans for the zero issue and readers' first view of Kal-El's home planet in the New 52.
Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents an exclusive previewof "Superman Annual" #1 by Scott Lobdell and Fabian Nicieza. The Man of Steel meets a mysterious new Green Lantern on August 29.
CBR starts your week with an exclusive preview of DC Comics' "Teen Titans" #12. Wonder Girl faces off against Diesel in Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth's latest issue, on sale August 22!
In November, Superman, Superboy and Supergirl find themselves embroiled in a battle with a horrific Kryptonian threat known as H'el as their three titles cross over for the first time in the New 52.
DC has announced a number of guest teams for the New 52 including artist David Lapham for "Dial H," Tom DeFalco on "Nightwing" and Pete Woods on "Aquaman."
Marjorie Liu, Phil Jimenez and Scott Lobdell headlined a discussion the evolution of Marvel's pre-emminent gay character, Northstar, and the current state of gay characters, relationships and more in comics.
Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of Scott Lobdell and Kenneth Rocafort's "Red Hood and the Outlaws" #11. The spotlight remains on Starfire July 18!
The titanic teens of the DC Comics Universe get their San Diego spotlight as Scott Lobdell, Tony Bedard and more dig into "Teen Titans,""Blue Beetle" and the rest of the Young Justice line including new origins for Red Robin and Kid Flash.
At the DC Comics: Superman panel, "Superman" writer Scott Lobdell, "Superman: Earth One" artist Shane Davis and others speak about the #0 issues and what's next for the Superman group of books.
Writer Fabian Nicieza spoke with CBR about his Kid Flash-centric issue of "DC Universe Presents," how it ties into the current "Teen Titans" storyline and the insight it may provide into the New 52's Bart Allen.
With "The Culling" mini-event taking place this month, DC teases the lingering effects for "Superboy," "Teen Titans," "Legion Lost" and "Second Wave" title "The Ravagers."
DC Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of "Superboy" #9. The latest chapter of The Culling crossover from Scott Lobdell, Tom DeFalco and RB Silva hits stores May 9.
Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents a preview of "Superboy" #8 by Scott Lobdell, Tom DeFalco, Iban Coello and RB Silva. See the New 52 debut of Grunge April 11!
DC kicked off its WonderCon 2012 programming with an all access look to all things DC featuring some of the industry's top talents and creators including Scott Snyder, Dustin Nguyen, Brian Q. Miller, Scott Lobdell and more.
Writers Scott Lobdell, Howard Mackie and Tom DeFalco speak with CBR about "The Culling," DC's latest crossover event hitting stores in May.
Scott Lobdell accompanies Red Hood, Starfire and Arsenal to Gotham City for "Night of the Owls" where the non-team tangles with the Court of Owls and Mr. Freeze. Plus, an exclusive peek at Freeze's new look!
DC has revealed a first look at Ian Churchill's art for "The Ravagers" #1 written by Howard Mackie featuring Dr. Caitlin Fairchild. The "Second Wave" book launches in May.
Scott Lobdell's "Teen Titans" and Jeff Lemire's "Animal Man" are the first of DC's New 52 to get the annual issue treatment this May.
Writer Scott Lobdell spoke with CBR about the Boy of Steel's upcoming battle with Rose Wilson, the significance of Caitlin Fairchild and teases the inevitable meeting with Superman.
DC Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of "Teen Titans" #4. Written by Scott Lobdell with art and cover by Brett Booth, the issue hits stores December 28.
With the much discussed, more flamboyant gay teen superhero Bunker debuting this week in DC Comics "Teen Titans" #3, writer Scott Lobdell discusses the metaphorical underpinnings of a series that turns young heroes into outlaws.
DC Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth's "Teen Titans" #2. The team starts to come together Wednesday, October 26!
Wrapping our week-long Q&A with DC Comics' New 52 creators, CBR TV asks for their favorite newly-created villains and why their bad guys have what it takes to stick it to their respective arch-heroes.
Scott Lobdell writes "Red Hood and the Outlaws," "Superboy" and "Teen Titans" for DC Comics, and thanks to the publisher's launch of the New 52, he has a clean slate to tell his tales of the teenage titans.
CBR TV asked DC Comics' New 52 creators how they plan to raise the visibility of the lesser-known characters in their respective titles, especially when taking into account new readers DC is attempting to appeal to.
CBR TV finds out what awaits readers of DC Comics' New 52 in issues #2 and bayond, from new "Hawk & Dove" bad guys to more action in "Blackhawks" and a previously unrevealed eight member in "Teen Titans" #3.
From "Red Hood & the Outlaws'" Scott Lobdell to "O.M.A.C.'s" Dan DiDio and more, CBR TV asked DC Comics' New 52 creators how they made their titles enjoyable and accessible to new and current readers.
DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Dan DiDio was joined by fellow New 52 creators Scott Lobdell, Joshua Hale Fialkov and others in the CBR TV studios to share their favorite New 52 launch titles.
Blogger Brett White mulls over the announcement of the flamboyantly gay Bunker joining Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth's "Teen Titans" while exploring the overall status of LGBTQ characters in comics.
Legendary comic book writer Marv Wolfman gives CBR News the scoop on his new DC Comics graphic novel, "The New Teen Titans: Games," after nearly thirty years of anticipation.
DC Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at series artist Brett Booth's cover for the November-releasing "Teen Titans" #3
Courtesy of Aspen Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Fathom" Vol. 4, #1. Michael Turner's most famous character returns on July 27 in a new series by Scott Lobdell and Alex Konat.
Aspen's EIC and President dish on their upcoming slate including more "Shrugged" and "Fathom: Kiani," a new project with Greg Pak and a final project designed by Michael Turner.
Writer Scott Lobdell discusses about his relaunched "Teen Titans" and "Superboy" series for DC Comics, as well as his views on modern comic book storytelling.
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31 December 2006
And We're Back
I've been trying to figure out how to write about all I did and saw and learned in Kenya, but right now it's such an undigested mass of experience in my head that I distrust much of anything I might say about it all, for fear of generalizing too much, for fear of blathering on, for fear of ranting. I've been dreading the inevitable questions such as, "How was your trip?" because there is no way to sum it up succinctly. The best thing to come up with is to say that if I were able to go back in a time machine and tell my earlier self if it was worth the time, expense, and anxiety, then I would certainly tell myself yes, go for it, do this. I would certainly warn myself of a few things, though -- be ready to be more outgoing than you are normally comfortable being, be ready for many hidden expenses, don't expect too much from the organized events (because "organized" is not what most of them were, and the best experiences were the most spontaneous, anyway), be prepared to be suspicious of everything anybody says, and though you won't regret not going on safari you may want to limit your time on Lamu more (the smell of donkey shit will become tiresome, as will the constant attention from locals wanting to offer their services for one thing or another -- they are friendly in a way that, for a lifelong New Englander, is both amazing and wearying).
I came home with a pile of books and magazines, and will report on them as much as I can, because one of the things I would like to do is find ways to bring more attention to some of the African literature that is difficult to find outside of Africa. A consortium of literary journals from Africa, the U.S., and elsewhere are working now to create ways to bring more of what has been published from Africa to readers throughout the world, and I hope be to be able to help bring more attention to these efforts as they progress.
Meanwhile, I have hundreds of emails to catch up with, various writing assignments to complete, jet-lag to get over, and that full-time teaching thing that I'm also supposed to be doing...
I'll be posting some links to various things that appeared while I was away, and I'm also moving this blog to the new version of Blogger -- no change in address or anything, but there will be some tweaks to the template and functions, and inevitably I'm sure there will be some moments when things look a little weird or out of place.
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I think 2007, at least the beginning, is going to have an African flavour - suddenly it is being mentioned all around me. It's very strange how this sort of thing happens. Welcome back - I look forward to hearing more.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the welcome back, Clare. I, too, have been noticing Africa everywhere -- I think for me it's just a matter of it being so central in my consciousness now, but it's been fairly central to my consciousness for some time, so...ReplyDelete
Hey Matthew, i am having problems commenting on your blog. Anyway, if this works, well, I am happy that you arrived home safely. Thanks for the shout out too!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1/03/2007 2:11 PM
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back...ReplyDelete
to the balmy days of January in New Hampshire.
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- Bookdwarf1/03/2007 3:35 PM
Glad you made it back safely.ReplyDelete
Can't wait to hear more about Kenya.


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|@0900-1200 Work on praxis
|@0900-1100 Do the laundry
|@1500-1600 Buy groceries
|@1900-2000 Tango practica
|@2100-0000 Games night?
|Chat with Mom and/or Dominique and/or everyone else
1. Snuggling up: 01:02
2. Hooray for Ateneo!: 01:05
- Google's sponsoring the students' trip to the ACM finals again! Hooray!
- Numerous contests here and there, great results! (Awwww, my first-years are all grown up now!)
- Summer computer camp - exactly what I wanted to help out with! Whee!
I wish I were there to help out!
3. Insulated: 01:13
4. Debian's still alive!: 18:40
I just got e-mail from the Debian Account Manager, months and months after I finished all the Debian Developer requirements. I'm not knocking Debian. It's a volunteer thing, and I know what it's like to run out of time/brainspace... Anyway, I've since then passed my main package to a new maintainer (and a very very good one, at that!), and I haven't really been working on my second package (remember-el). I promise to release another version of remember-el by the end of this week, and perhaps I'll look into packaging some of the other Emacs Lisp things that I use.
I've gotten this far. Might as well finish it. =)
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Questions are still swirling around Richmond County School Superintendent Dr. Charles Larke.
How much does he really get paid?
How does it compare to other Georgia school districts?
News 12 sorts the facts from the rumors.
His evaluation is still not complete...but Dr. Larke's contract has become even more of an issue after it was revealed that the annuities in his contract push his salary past that of most other superintendents in the state.
"For the shape that our school system is in and the amount of money that he's being paid, I don't think he's earning his money," parent Herb Gaskins says.
"If he's doing the job and I feel that he must have been doing a good job, nobody said anything until now," says parent George Price.
Last week, Richmond County Schools spokesperson Mechelle Jordan told News 12 that Larke's pay is lower than superintendents' salaries in comparable school systems, like Chatham and Muskogee counties.
"In fact, he comes in number eight at top ten so there are others obviously making more than he with more benefits or perhaps better benefits," Jordan said.
But Jordan told News 12 today that she made that statement based on numbers from the Georgia Department of Education's website.
Those figures only list the base pay for the positions, and do not include total benefits.
With the benefits added, Larke's $278,000 contract makes him one of the highest-paid superintendents in Georgia.
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|Gwinnett County
|Dekalb County
|Fulton County
Larke's salary with benefits is even higher than that of superintendents in counties three or four times the size of Richmond County...like Gwinnett, Fulton, and Dekalb.
It's why board member A.K. Hasan says he's leading the charge for a change in Larke's contract.
"We shall recommend that the superintendent receive a straight salary with no hidden benefits," Hasan said.
Others say that if Larke is being overpaid, he's not to blame; rather, blame school board members who approved his salary six years ago.
"Somewhere along the line someone had to grant him that, I'm sure he didn't do it himself," says Price.
Dr. Larke cannot comment on this issue since his evaluation is still not complete.
School spokesperson Mechelle Jordan says she has nothing further to say regarding Larke's salary.
The school board is expected to finish Larke's evaluation before their meeting on Wednesday.


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Hello All,
I have lurked for a little while now on this site, but this is my first time posting, I hope I am doing it right...
A little about me: I am 27 years old, been married almost 2 years, but I have been with my husband going on 7 years.
We have been trying to conceive for 11 cycles now. I had no idea it would be this hard emotionally, (I am crying as I write this). A few of my friends have struggled with infertility, but you have no idea how hard it is until you actually go through it. So I wanted to say I am sorry to all that are going through this.
I know it hasn't quite been 12 cycles for me to officially be "infertile" but I am still struggling. I am looking for support and advice.
My husband already had a semen analysis and all they said was "it's normal". I don't know their definition of "normal", I just have to assume it's not him.
I went off of the birth control pill in April of 2012, and it seemed that my periods started right up normally, no problems (other than being sick from withdrawal from the pill). I went to the doctor in September because I have a nodule on my thyroid, she took a blood test to make sure my hormones were ok, and if my thyroid was an issue and it all came back normal. We have been using OPK's since July, and every month they show a surge. I have a 24 -29 day cycle typically. I do not chart because I do not have a consistent sleep pattern. I never get any ewcm, but I have read online that sometimes that's ok.
I'm at the right weight for my height, I don't smoke, I don't drink, no drugs, I exercise consistently, I think I lead a healthy lifestyle. I am a vegetarian and I am already on a pre-natal.
The only thing I am worried about is that I get VERY painful cramping during my period. I have read the symptoms for endometriosis, but that's really the only symptom I have.
I am just lost. Thanks for listening if you made it to the end. Any advice or support is greatly appreciated.
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:18 am
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Welcome to askbaby! The ladies here are all wonderful. The ttc journey can be a rough one. Hang in there.
Good news is you are almost at the year mark!! That means the testing begins! Don't be disheartened. There is so much they can do.
Just bc you get the surge does not mean you ovulate. The best way to check this is to take your temp every morning with a bbt. It won't predict ovulation but it will let you know if you have ovulated.
Have they done any ultrasounds to check out your ovaries? The next step the drs will probably take is have you do blood work to check for ovulation. If that fails there is alot of fertility drugs to try!!
Good luck!
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:07 am
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I had forgot to mention, but about 5 years ago I had an internal ultrasound to check for endo because my periods were so painful. I paid for it out of pocket (like 800$) and they didn't find anything, but said that doesn't mean I don't have it. (When we kept saying ultrasound I just kept thinking of an external one, which I've never had).
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:30 am
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Hey wishing. As ttc1 said, the ladies on here are awesome. I've lurked on other sites and people are just scary.
This site is the most positive and helpful ones I've been on.
It's so hard being on the ttc trail isn't it?
I've not had tests yet, as I have to lose weight before they will help me.
I live in Australia, and things happen very differently to the UK.
Where abouts are you?
Wishing you all the best. Feel free to chat anytime.
Me 38 DH 27 (
married 2007)
PCOS - Back Disease - Thyroid
MC - 2 Jan 2009
TTC since 24 June 2009
Cycle - most recent 850 days
Desperate to conceive baby #1
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:28 am
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Hi Lara,
Thank you very much for your kind words. Yes, this trail is very, very hard. More so than I ever could have imagined. I find myself feeling very angry about it. It's just so unfair how it's easy for some, but others struggle and some are never able to have children. I am from Michigan in the US.
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:44 am
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I just wanted to welcome you to the Ladies on here are lovely and there are quite a few women who've been trying for longer than the average time ,so you're definately not alone
Once you've been trying for a year then you can normally get referred for tests, but it doesn't mean you're automatically considered infertile or even low fertility , or that once you get to that point with no pregnancy it means it won't happen naturally
The stats say that something like 94% of couples who try consistantly for 2yrs will conceive But really who wants to wait that long , and there's no point waiting if there's the possibility of having a problem that could be hindering things
Cramping during AF isn't always a sign of endo, some women just have it for no apparent reason
There are so many things that need to happen at just the right time though for you to get pregnant that its no wonder sometimes it takes a while , do you know how long it is between when you think you ovulate (probably the day after you get the positive OPK) to the day before AF starts, thats called your luteal phase and it needs to be 10 days or more for a pregnancy to happen , some docs like it to be at least 12 days .
If you know you get a LH surge then you could have a progesterone blood test done about 8 days later to see what your levels are, that can confirm ovulation and pick up low progesterone levels (which are very easily treated) BBT does do that as well but it can be tricky if you don't have a regular sleep pattern although you still might see a rise over the month ,but the blood test would be easier
Not seeing ewcm isn't a problem as long as you do have some internally after all its job is to be near the cervix and help protect the sperm so the closer it stays to there the better but if you don't get cm at all that can be a problem if you never notice any changes or that you feel wetter down there at ov time (sorry for the TMI ) then you might need something to boost your cm production, drinking plenty of water helps as being dehydrated reduces all mucus membrane secretions, basically think if your mouth and nose feel dry so will your cervix Grapefruit juice is a good natural way to increase ewcm production with no side effects, and evening primrose oil works for some women but it could possibly slightly alter your oestrogen levels (I found it was hit and miss for ewcm and seemed to give me mood swings ), another thing you could try is pre-seed which is a lubricant thats been developed to mimic ewcm , you can get it in the US as one of the reversal Ladies is over there and she's using it
TTC is hard though and the annoying thing is its mostly down to luck
I hope you get some answers when you see your doctor though , good luck xx
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:40 pm
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Hey hunni welcome you will find it easier to speak to people, the support from other women on here is amazing and Im not sure what I would do without being on here, iv been TTC for 5 years in October, I have an under active thyroid which stops the hormone that tells your brain to ovulate from doing its job, drs do say your thyroid will be ok but the breakdown of the test is in more detail, they told me that and when I spoke to my dr he said that the hormone was still a little low but the rest of my levels were ok so they class that as ok, I am newly married but been with my partner 7 yrs, we've had two miscarriages so far, I would stick at it Hun and use this site for support and advice because it helps a lot good luck and lots of baby dust for u xxx
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:14 pm
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Thank you Leanne and DL for your replies, I really appreciate you taking the time.
My Luteal phase is typically right on target at 14 days, I have seen it as little as 13 though. That's usually how I figure out when AF is due, 14 days after the positive on the OPK. (My cycles are 24-29 days, so this gives me the best estimate). I usually find I ovulate at day 10 - 12.
My CM does change throughout the month, TMI Alert: sometimes its watery, sometimes more creamy, but only maybe once when I first started to conceive did I see ewcm. I use the swipe method, since that's usually the only time I can see anything. I did try Mucinx for two months, with a large glass of water for each pill and I noticed no change I did discontinue because of that, but since now you are mentioning it again I may give it another go this month. I have never heard of the grapefruit juice helping, I will have to try that For the pre-seed, I already own pre-conceive I again tried that for maybe 2-3 months, but I have since discontinued since it didn't get me pregnant and while we have sex we do make enough lubricant not to use anything, so I just thought trying naturally would be best, what do you girls think? Give it another go or when you make enough to just try it naturally?
I also have another question, since my husband's sperm is "normal" (He abstained for 3 days prior to the analysis) should we BD every day or every other day?
Thanks for all your help!
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:26 am
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With a normal sperm count then everyday is fine if you want to do that, you might have slightly less sperm each time as there's only so many a man can make but they will all be fresh ones,every other day you'll have more but some will be older and if you wait longer than 3 days some will have died off completely(they only live 3 days max once they're mature) so anything from everyday to every 2 or 3 days is fine
The grapefruit juice really works, I was surprised , as I thought it was an old wives tale, but there is actually a chemical in it that has an effect of making your gut absorb more of certain things and it can boost your oestrogen, I would say though it can interact with some prescription meds statins for high cholesterol and some heart meds for example so you need to make sure you're not taking anything that means you shouldn't drink it It should say on the chemists label if there's an interaction
The cough meds more to loosen the mucus and make it easier for the sperm to swim through rather than increase the amount so you might not notice a difference yourself but it could still be helping xx


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You will visit: Belgium (in transit), Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, France, Monaco
This tour is perfect if you want to see Europe but don't have months to negotiate your way around. Take a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside, go white water rafting in Austria, experience a Parisian cabaret show & rub shoulders with the rich & famous on the French Riviera...all in a little over 2 weeks!
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Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travellers for your Kickstart meeting this evening. Afterwards why not grab some dinner at one of the local restaurants or take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden
Meet up with your Contiki Team before we hit the road and take a ferry past the White Cliffs of Dover. Next stop: the buzzing, free-wheeling city of Amsterdam.
Check out Amsterdam's eye-opening Red Light District, where the creative and wacky come together on narrow cobbled streets.
- See the White Cliffs of Dover
- See Amsterdam's canals & gable houses by night
In an intro into Dutch culture, see how clogs are made and try some of the famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm.
There's free time this afternoon to experience Amsterdam's coffee shops, museums and quirky, cool boutiques. Wander along the canals and past gabled houses or experience Amsterdam's multi-ethnic cuisine.
Tonight, try some of the traditional local cuisine at a restaurant in a nearby fishing village. With an optional evening canal cruise, there's a chance to get to know the group, unwind with a few drinks and uncover Amsterdam at water level as you drift past the city lights.
- Visit a cheese farm & clog maker's house
- Volendam Dinner Euro 31.50
- Canal Cruise (1.5 hours) Euro 31.50
Chill out while the coach follows the Rhine River, weaving through valleys dotted with castles and vineyards.
Next stop - the pretty, old-world village of St. Goar, complete with fairy tale castle and even a free-hanging cuckoo clock! Learn about local know-how and get savvy on the craft of beer steins.
Kick back with a glass of local wine and choose to find out more with the optional wine tasting in a candlelit underground cellar.
- Visit the riverside town St. Goar
- Learn how beer steins are crafted
- Scenic Rhine River cruise
- Wine tasting Euro 9.00
Next stop: the jaw-droppingly beautiful Alpine town of Lucerne.
Get above the clouds with an optional excursion to a Swiss Mountain. You can see massive mountain ranges with a bird's-eye view over this spectacular region.
- See the Lorelei Rock
- Scenic drive through the Alps
- See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- Swiss Mountain Euro 50.00
With covered wooden bridges, cobbled lanes and quaint buildings, Lucerne's centre is perfect to explore on foot. Also to stock up on lots of genuine Swiss chocolate! Your Trip Manager can give you pointers on where to pick up the best-priced watches Switzerland is so famous for.
This afternoon, choose an optional cruise on one of Europe's most striking lakes, where stunning scenes of the Swiss Alps reflect back across the water.
- Lake Lucerne Cruise Euro 23.00
- Stadtkeller Lunch Euro 44.00
Today, wind through the Alps and travel past the stony cliffs of Liechtenstein into the capital Vaduz, where you can grab some lunch and in enjoy it in the shadow of the Royal Family's 12th century castle.
Then continue on through the Austria into the Tyrol, a region famous for adventure sports. Turn up the energy levels and plunge into some whitewater rafting in an adrenalin-pumping optional activity on the river.
Pull into Innsbruck, a down-to-earth student city. Walk around the medieval streets of the easy going old town, and check out Innsbruck's landmark Golden Roof and Royal Palace. Your pace will race when you see the totally impressive Olympic Ski Jump.
- Visit the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz
- See the Golden Roof, Royal Palace & Olympic Ski Jump in Innsbruck
- White Water Rafting Euro 43.00
This morning, roll on to Venice. Take some time to practice your Italian phrases on the coach as we travel through the Brenner Pass. Known as the "floating city", Venice is packed with character, crammed with hidden lanes and linked by a network of canals. Jump on our private boat and travel through the waters of the lagoon to visit the city's historical heart. The limestone Bridge of Sighs, the gothic arches of Doge's Palace and the expanse of St. Mark's Square (pigeons and all!) show Venice's unique beauty and way of life. Take some time to explore the floating city and lose yourself in the backstreets. There's an optional walking tour where you can discover the labyrinth of interweaving lanes, waterways, palaces, piazzi and markets with our Local Guide. You'll see historic monuments, hidden treasures and the Rialto market – a local favourite for food shopping. Maybe grab a table on St. Mark's Square and eat some delicious Italian food al fresco. Cap off the day with an optional gondola ride & share this amazing experience with your friends - seeing Venice from on the water is unforgettable!
- Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles
- Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice
- See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
- See Venice's iconic canals & gondolas
- Secrets of Venice walking tour Euro 11.00
- Gondola ride Euro 22.00
- Venetian Dinner Euro 34.50
- Trip t-shirts From Euro 19.00 - 30.00
Today we'll cross the Apennines mountain range on the way to the ancient city of Rome.
Stylish Rome oozes energy and overflows with relics from another age. Our special access coach tour gets you right into the thriving atmosphere of this living timeline as your Trip Manager shows you the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia. Continue on foot to check out the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Honour tradition at the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the fountain's waters (it's meant to improve your chances of returning to Rome!) or maybe hang out with your new friends at the Spanish Steps, sit back with a few slices of pizza and people watch.
- Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour
- See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona
- See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
- A delicious Italian pizza feast at a local trattoria
This morning, make the most of our Local Guide's inside knowledge with an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
Take off into the city and absorb the atmosphere, as Vespas flash past timeworn monuments that are surrounded by fountains, pizzerias, cafés and bars. Before you hit the shops, let your Trip Manager point you in the right direction with some tips on the best buys.
In your free time, live the local lifestyle by indulging in a long lunch on a paved piazza or knock back a shot of espresso at the bar, like the Romans do.
- Vatican Tour Euro 34.00
- Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators including the Colosseum Euro 29.00
Next up: Umbria's rustic hills and many vineyards. Travel past the iconic cypress trees of this olive oil producing region, to the Renaissance city of Florence.
The scene-stealing Duomo Cathedral rises above the city. Get the inside track on Florence's cultural beginnings from our Local Guide as the group explores streets crammed with artworks from masters like Michelangelo. Then, take a look into a skilful demonstration of Florentine leather making and understand this region's traditional art.
The city's markets are a great place to hang out and bargain. Grab a gelato in your free time and enjoy the feel of this gorgeous city.
Tonight there's a choice of a group dinner – an authentic Italian feast in the Tuscan hillsides, where you'll get to indulge in regional dishes & sip on local Chianti wine. Afterwards, take it up a notch & opt to head with the group to one of Florence's top clubs where you can show off your moves on the dance floor.
- Discover the Secrets of Michelangelo's Florence – see where his David was gifted to the Florentines, Ponte Vecchio, the Medici Palace & much more on our locally guided walking tour of Florence
- See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
- Souvenir group photo Euro 11.00
- Tuscan Evening Euro 40.00
- Space Disco Euro 16.00
We stop by Pisa's iconic Leaning Tower this morning, before sticking to the Italian coastline and crossing over into France.
Then we hit the rugged coast line of the stunning Côte d'Azur. Follow the beautiful sapphire waters to the palm trees and sun-soaked shores of Nice.
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
In your free time live a bit of the lifestyle with a visit to the local markets. Try out the region's produce like lavender honey, aioli (garlic mayonnaise) and mouth-watering rosé wine.
Window shop the chic boutiques or enjoy a relaxing afternoon in one of the many cafés.
Tonight get a taste of the high life in Monaco, the glamourous principality packed into just 1.92km2 and home of the Formula 1. Indulge in a bit of glitz with the group by opting for a typically French 4-course meal just a few doors down from the Royal Palace. Get the inside story on the Royal Family and their place of residence from your Trip Manager, then try your luck at a casino later on.
- See the Royal Palace in Monaco
- Rub shoulders with the rich & famous with a visit to a Monte Carlo casino
- Monaco Dinner Euro 35.50
We start this day with a visit to a French Perfumery. You'll learn about how perfume is made and some of its more surprising ingredients. It's also a chance to pick up a bottle or 2 at great prices.
A lunch stop in the Popes' former seat of power, Avignon, means a real taste of the Provencal lifestyle and look into the town's Roman heritage. Wander through the cobbled streets and learn about Avignon's past when you see the Papal Palace's impressive walls and the town's signature bridge.
Tonight in Lyon, you can head to the charming Old Town and discover France's second largest city.
Tonight, the group kick-starts Paris with the 'Paris by Night' tour, which shows off the French capital's transformation into the "City of Lights". Lamp-lit bridges and cool little cafés give us a real taste of Paris' romance. Your Trip Manager will fill you in on the world's most recognised monuments, like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Then get a stunning view of the entire city with included entry to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Oui, oui, Paris!
- Check out Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower
- Exclusive 'Paris by Night' sightseeing tour
This town is loaded with possibilities. Discover its many bistros, museums, tree-lined avenues and diverse quartiers (neighbourhoods). Get a feel for French flair by window shopping on the Left Bank. Step into the Notre Dame or explore the endless galleries of the Louvre, where you can get up close to the famous Mona Lisa. Try indulging in some delicious pastries and relax in one of Paris' many green spaces.
Tonight is the last night with your friends, so make it special. Treat yourself to the full Parisian experience with a cabaret show, complete with can-can girls, dinner and Champagne. But don't stop there – afterwards hit the clubs and finish up your travels with a big Parisian night out.
- Nouvelle Eve Dinner and Show Euro 123.00
This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (estimated arrival 10:00am) where your trip ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay.
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News 12 at 6 o'clock, Wednesday, April 4, 2012
AUGUSTA,Ga -- We ran into Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and Augusta mayor Deke Copenhaver having lunch at the Augusta National clubhouse. The two leaders talked jobs and the future of Georgia Health Sciences University.
Patrons were snapping pictures near the clubhouse. You never know who you might see. We found Arnold Palmer having a bite to eat and Gary Player shaking hands with passersby. We snagged an interview with Gov. Nathan Deal.
"I'm great," said Gov. Deal. "What a beautiful day here at the Masters."
Mayor Deke Copenhaver invited the governor to grab lunch at the Augusta National clubhouse.
"It's my way of saying thank you," said Mayor Copenhaver. "He has Augusta on his radar screen."
The governor had lunch with the mayor and then flew back to Atlanta to welcome members of the annual Red Carpet tour. More than 30 CEOs will head to Augusta National Thursday.
"These are potential new investors in the state of Georgia," said Gov. Deal. "That's what the red carpet tour is all about."
The mayor and the governor teed up job conversations and the recent plans to transfer the 17 acre Golf and Gardens property to the soon to be merged Georgia Health Sciences University and Augusta State University.
"17 acres is a lot of land," said Mayor Copenhaver. "I think it would be great to have a public park, University Park perhaps, on the riverfront."
There is only one way to describe the two leader's relationship.
"Extremely strong," said Copenhaver. "Gov. Deal has a vision for the city of Augusta."
Augusta is well-known for the Masters. The governor also wants the city to be known for public health research.
"Georgia deserves a top 50 medical school in the country...a public medical school," said Deal. "Emory is already in that rank as a private facility, but we need a public school that does that. GHSU is the place for it to be."


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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- A local lawyer says the City of Augusta's Procurement Department needs work. Augusta Attorney Robert Mullins wrote a journal about how the department could be improved.
Some city leaders don't plan to make any changes.
Is the public contract law journal fact or fiction?
"It's not an effective remedy for a disappointed bidder in Augusta, which is what the article goes into," Mullins said.
"The author of this article has been the major person that's done that and profited from it," said City Administrator Fred Russell.
Mullins has represented 10 cases against the city for its procurement practices. Mullins says he's lost some cases, settled and been able to bring a small form of change. He says this journal is about ways to keep the city procurement department out the courtroom.
"The way the system is set up, it allows whoever is sitting in the Procurement Department to make some mighty big decisions that affect all of us," Mullins said.
"There are several groups outside the government that want to run the government. Nobody is going to run me on the outside or the inside," said Commissioner Marion Williams.
The Public Law Journal is 400 pages long and it's full of what is supposedly not being done right.
Some city leaders say it's pure fiction.
"I'm not reading that, and I'm not going to entertain that at all," Williams said.
"They need to learn what the word public servant means. They bend to the people's will," said community activist Woody Merry.
Merry hand-delivered the journal and is requesting that city leaders make some changes or else.
Russell says the procurement practices are constantly reviewed and only one contractor wins in the end.
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SANTA CLARA -- A year after he vehemently defended A.J. Jenkins, coach Jim Harbaugh tried selling Jenkins' trade Monday to the Kansas City Chiefs as a "fresh start," for both Jenkins and fellow wideout Jonathan Baldwin, whom the Chiefs dealt in return.
Harbaugh declined to detail why Jenkins fell so out of favor in a year's time, but a nearly blank stat sheet spoke volumes. Jenkins had no receptions as a rookie, and only one catch this exhibition season while playing more snaps (77) than any other wideout.
"A.J. is a very talented player. He has never been an issue or a problem with teammates," Harbaugh said in an unscheduled appearance in the press tent. "He competes. He works very hard. There's no reason both these guys can end up having a great career."
Of course, Harbaugh infamously offered a hyperbolic defense of Jenkins at the start of last year's training camp, also in an impromptu visit before the media.More...
"For those -- the scribes, pundits, so-called experts -- who have gone so far as to say that he's going to be a bust, should just stop," Harbaugh said a year ago. "I recommend that because they're making themselves look more clueless than they already did. I'll go on record: A.J. is going to be an outstanding football player."
On Monday, Harbaugh said Jenkins still could evolve into a top-flight player, referring to the transformation Cris Carter had when he left the Philadelphia Eagles and turned into a Hall of Fame wideout with the Minnesota Vikings.
Harbaugh even cited his evolution from the Chicago Bears to the Indianapolis Colts in 1994.
"A.J., the why and that kind of thing, I'll just speak from personal experience: I was projected by a team, sent to another team and with the next team, my signature years came," Harbaugh said. "It can be a real positive. That's what everybody hopes for in this situation."
Baldwin washed out with the Chiefs two years after he was their first-round draft pick. But he's been on Harbaugh's radar since his junior year of high school in Alaquippa, Pa. "I've known about Jonathan Baldwin since he was a junior in high school , and more so my brother-in-law Tom Crean was at Marquette (basketball) at the time and heavily recruited Jonathan at the time," Harbaugh said. "It was the only non-football school Jonathan was considering. In the end, he decided to go to Pitt. He was Tom's No. 1 basketball recruit that year."
Baldwin has just under two weeks to make an impression on the 49ers' ever-suspect receiving corps. Is that enough time? "We'll do the best we possibly can," said Harbaugh, opting to delay further analysis until both players pass their physicals to make the trade official.
Even though a hamstring strain sidelined Jenkins the second week of training camp, Harbaugh expected him to pass that physical, along with Baldwin.
For more on the 49ers, see Cam Inman's Hot Read blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/CamInman.


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EAST HERKIMER, N.Y.�� Hannah DeLude and Megan Ball scored goals 26 seconds apart in the second half and the Herkimer Magicians defeated Little Falls 2-1 to claim the Center State Conference�s Division II title.
The Magicians (10-4-1, 9-1-0 CSC-II) fell behind 1-0 after a scoreless first half but DeLude tied the score with a goal off a Caitlyn Roorda corner kick in the 62nd minute. Ball broke the tie a short time later when she poked in a goal as the ball crossed in front.
Chelsea Jory made seven saves for the Magicians whose only loss in league play was 1-0 in Little Falls Sept. 24.
Laura Krowicki scored for Little Falls (13-2-0, 7-2-0 CSC-II) with a shot from 30 yards out 14 minutes into the second half. Cheyenne Rivenburg made eight saves for the Mounties who are tied for 20th in the New York State Sportswriters Association�s Class C state rankings.
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Eric Rodenbiker, 53, of Rock Lake, N.D., passed away at his home Monday, December 17, 2012. Services will be held Saturday, December 22, at 10:30 a.m. at All Nations Lutheran Church, Rock Lake. Online guestbook is available at www.dunnigandix.com The Dunnigan Dix Funeral Home of Cando, N.D., is in charge of arrangements.
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The Brookfield High School Concert Band has pulled off a feat that no other ensemble in the storied history of their program has ever accomplished. For the second consecutive year, and the fourth time in school history overall, the BHS Band has achieved an "I" Honor Rating at the State Music Contest.
At the March 23 contest in Columbia at the University of Missouri, the band performed Marche Lorraine by Louis Ganne and A River's Fury by James Swearingen.
"Marche Lorraine was composed in 1892 as a patriotic French march," explained Director of Bands, Jennifer Rubin. "A River's Fury, recently composed in 2012, is a programmatic work that depicts a riveting whitewater rafting journey that can only be described as both intense and exhilarating."
These two musical selections were the focus of the band and their director for the two months leading into the contest. Rubin noted that the parts for the brass, woodwinds and percussion sections each had difficult techniques to master in this short period of time.
"I admire their dedication to learn this difficult level of music," said Rubin. "The judges at contest commended their grasp of the French march style and exemplary attention to detail."
In an effort to change the musical culture at BHS, Rubin instituted a practice of inviting other conductors and music professionals to work with the students.
"We began last year with Mrs. Pat Setser from the North Kansas City School District," said Rubin. "This year, we hosted Dr. Jesse Krebs and Dr. Greg Jones from Truman State University in Kirksville."
Despite all of these accolades, the clinics, the hard work, and all of the support a group of kids and a director could ask for, the group did not take their performance at State for granted. After their performance, they waited patiently for their results.
"We knew we had performed to the best of our abilities," said Rubin. "But we can never be sure how a judge will respond to our interpretation of the music. We were ecstatic with the 'I' rating. Several directors and students praised our students on their fine performance and their mature and respectful behavior."
In 2012, for the first time in 20 years, the Brookfield Band's hard work and new culture, paid off with a "I" Honor Rating at State. This honor earned the band a chance to participate in a clinic and play at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida next summer.
"We are starting a tradition that will continue with the same amount of determination and effort from future classes," said Rubin. "Because of their hard work, the Brookfield Concert Band has earned a place in the All-American Music Festival at Disney World in Orlando."
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Google must take down a controversial anti-Muslim video on YouTube that sparked protests across the Muslim world because keeping it on the website violates the rights of an actress who sued after she was duped into appearing in the film, a divided federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
In a 2-1 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Google's arguments that being forced to take down the video, "Innocence of Muslims," would be a prior restraint that would violate the company's First Amendment protections.
Actress Cindy Lee Garcia proved the need to remove the video from YouTube, the appeals court concluded, in part because of ongoing death threats since it sparked violent protests after being first aired by Egyptian television in 2012.
"This is a troubling case," Chief Judge Alex Kozinski wrote. "Garcia was duped into providing an artistic performance that was used in a way she never could have foreseen."
Garcia sued after Google repeatedly rebuffed her pleas to take it down from YouTube. The actress had been cast in a minor role in a film called "Desert Warrior," and paid $500 by director Mark Basseley Youssef, but the movie never materialized, according to court papers.
The actress discovered her scene had instead been used in the anti-Muslim film, and her voice dubbed over with an insult to the prophet Mohammed. The video generated worldwide attention, including an ongoing political debate over whether it played a part in inciting the fatal attacks on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya.
In her suit, Garcia maintained that YouTube's unrivaled popularity gave the film a broad audience and that she had a right to get it removed because she had been misled by the director and retained copyright protections to her artistic work.
Google argued that taking the video down from YouTube would be futile because it is now in widespread circulation and that Garcia contributed to her own notoriety by filing the lawsuit. But the 9th Circuit disagreed and called the latter argument "preposterous."
In a secret order filed last week, the 9th Circuit first notified Google that it must take down the video from YouTube "or any other platforms under (its) control." That order was unsealed with Wednesday's ruling.
Judge N. Randy Smith dissented, finding that Garcia did not have a clear protection against the use of her acting work and that an injunction against Google goes too far. A Los Angeles federal judge had previously sided with Google, refusing Garcia's bid for an injunction.
A Google spokesman said the company "strongly disagrees with this ruling and will fight it."
Google can ask the 9th Circuit to rehear the case with an 11-judge panel.
The ruling has sparked a debate on legal blogs and social media, with some free speech scholars expressing concern that the 9th Circuit extended copyright claims too far at the expense of the First Amendment.
"The idea that copyright is a tool that's going to be used to censor speech we don't like ... that's very dangerous," said Julie Ahrens, director of copyright and fair use at Stanford University's Center for Internet and Society. "It is a pretty stunning decision."
But M. Cris Armenta, Garcia's lawyer, called the ruling a "David versus Goliath victory."
In a statement, Garcia said she was grateful for the ruling. "I am a strong believer and supporter of the First Amendment and have the right not to be associated with this hateful speech against my will," she said.
Howard Mintz covers legal affairs. Contact him at 408-286-0236 or follow him at Twitter.com/hmintz


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10 May 2004
A New Look
Blogger has finally gotten around to updating their system, and it's got some new bells and whistles, as well as templates. I like it, at least for the moment.
The one bad thing, though it's not too too bad. Comments are now a natural part of the Blogger environment, so I don't have to outsource. This is a good thing, except that it means all old comments have been deleted. My profoundest apologies. This should be the last time I lose comments.
I'm sure there are still some bugs in the design, as it is quite early in the morning as I finish this up. Eventually I'll even get around to updating the links in the sidebar....
Update: I've returned the Squawkbox comments, as Blogger's system is too rudimentary (in functionality, not installation) and not particularly flexible. I've also fixed some of the text settings, which should make it all work better if you want to adjust the size of the text in your browser. (Usually command+ and command-.)
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Nice redesign. I'm currently trying to tackle the new blogger stuff. The comment system is driving me up a wall. Did you have any problems getting this all working?ReplyDelete
Looking good, Matt!ReplyDelete
I didn't run into any problems that weren't caused by my own rudimentary and awkward abilities with HTML, but I also haven't changed any of the comment settings. I'm actually thinking of dumping this comment system and going back to Squawkbox, where all the old comments still happily, if invisibly, reside for the moment. But I need to explore what this system offers first, since there are certainly advantages to having it as part of the whole.ReplyDelete
Cheryl Morgan doesn't like anything about what Blogger has done, and while I agree with her comments, I still haven't found a system that isn't something like Moveable Type which works well for me. And since I don't want to go through the hassle of setting up a blog on my own domain, I'm sticking with this for now, and maybe I'll write a poem on The Dream of a Unified Blogging Apparatus...


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VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State suffered the team's first home loss in its history Wednesday night to one of the best NAIA programs in the country, Thomas. After a Rebecca Miller goal early in the match, the Nighthawks scored with just two seconds left in the first half to tie the match. In the 75th minute, Thomas would take the lead, 2-1, finish the match at that score.
The loss drops Valdosta State to 11-5 on the season, but the Blazers are still in play for a share of the Gulf South Conference Regular Season Title with a victory over West Georgia at 11 a.m. Saturday at the VSU Soccer Complex. In their inaugural season, the Blazers even have a shot at snagging the top seed in the GSC Tournament.
Wednesday night, however, was a somber night for VSU as the Blazers outshot Thomas, eight to four, but could not pull out the victory. The Nighthawks were efficient, scoring two goals on three shots on goal while the Blazers put in one on four shots on goal.
Miller scored the lone goal for VSU early off an assist from Emily Cooper. Miller approached from the right side and placed the ball in the top left corner of the goal for her team leading fourth goal of the season.
Just before the half ended, Alyssa Tresch scored off assists from Alyssa Denton and Jenny Hernandez to finish in the bottom right of the goal. The second half was played to a stalemate for 30 minutes, until Kelsea Whitaker scored the game winner off a Breanna Pullara free kick from far outside the box.
Blakely McClellan and Caroline Moore were the other Blazers in addition to Miller to put a shot on goal. Moore's came with just 46 seconds left and just barely missed the goal. The Thomas keeper was able to put her fingertips to the ball to force it into the crossbar.
Nonetheless, Valdosta State's conference record stands at 5-1 with an opportunity to move to 6-1 with a win over West Georgia at 11 a.m. Saturday. Continue to check back at www.vstateblazers.com for updates on the Valdosta State's first ever appearance in the GSC Soccer Tournament.
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HARLEM, Ga. -- News 12 has learned Deputy Kevin Harrell, who was stabbed in the incident is still in the hospital.
He is said to still be in fair condition.
News 12 will keep you updated in this case.
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012
HARLEM, Ga. -- Investigators have released the names of the off-duty Richmond County deputy who was attacked Monday and of the man who is accused of stabbing him.
Officials tell News 12 the victim is road patrol Deputy Kevin Harrell, who is now recovering from stab wounds in the hospital. As of Tuesday afternoon, Harrell was said to be in fair condition.
The suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Charles Robert Smith. Smith is a specialist in the Army.
Harlem Public Safety officers responded to Village Run around 8:30 p.m. Monday in reference to a fight between two men.
Officials say Harrell was walking his dog when the dog started barking at Smith. Smith then allegedly started an argument. Harrell apologized, but Smith kept arguing. Investigators say this is when Smith pulled a knife and attacked Harrell.
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Mo mega is good, but I phantom is a ton better
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mo mega is awesome as well it kinda goes out of flow as a whole towards the end and just stops but i really enjoy that album, alot of people dont really like it though
i say get I Phantom , its great
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Yeah, this album is f*ckin' bangin'....
2nd joint "What About Us" is an instant classic....
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Did El-P produce too much of this one, too?
I like El-P and Lif, but I don't like them together, y'know? I'd rather hear Lif over a Fakts-one beat any day
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no el-p on this one.
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for the people that love emergency rations
this new album feels like a full album of that type of lif style
im really diggin this
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this album is reallly really really dope
been listening on repeat
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This album is good, but I've been bumpin' the new PDP cd more lately.
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There's like 3(?) members of this forum on that album?
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hey kese, wheres the new art ??
Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:46 pm
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Been working on creating my life lately...
I've been working on getting sick printing equipment, and building up ClassSick Custom...
Set things up so that my partner in crime, and the person probably most influential into getting me into making art in the first place could work w/ me full time at the shop. Helped to get him out of the dead end job world.
He's been doing most of the design work @ the shop lately, while I've been doing the printing. Before that I was doing mad design work for tons of people.
I'm also busting ass to get it set so my partner/ salesman can feed his fam while working here full time. And trying to figure out how to get my friend who's working for another screen-printer a job w/ us.
As for actual artwork, I've designed a few shirts that I'm sitting on till we can get them done right, w/ tags and stuff...
I'm working on designing the ClassSick moto sign for a burnt ass metal plate that I used to have under the flash on my shitty little old press so it wouldn't burn through the table. Once I get to finishing it, it'll be going on shirts, and maybe posters too.
I've also been working on a flat multi-media piece for the longest time. No need to rush it though... that's my lady.
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good stuff kese i would like to see some of it whenever,
back to lif.
now i will say i think the raps on here he tackles our current situations here in present america very well , does it just right for the songs and not too much preachyness or anything like that just tellin you the facts,in ill rhyme format, i like that.
i mean comming from the SFR board what do you think about the content of his raps on here?
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Area high school volleyball teams learned where they will be heading this week for sub-state acton on Oct. 26.
Elyria Christian School will head to Tescott Oct. 26 in the Class 1A Div. II side of things. Aside from host Tescott, also in the Eagles' sub-state site are Beloit-St. John, Hutchinson Central Christian and Southern Cloud.
Inman will participate in the Claflin sub-state in Class 2A, along with Little River, Moundridge, Ellinwood, Ell-Saline, Belleville and Bennington.
Canton-Galva will play in the Herington sub-state with Chase County, Berean Academy, Hillsboro, Peabody-Burns, Rural Vista, Solomon and Remington.
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Ferry Sinking Update: Divers Go Deeper
South Korea's search and rescue mission for the ferry that sank two weeks ago continues on Tuesday, with divers going deeper, the mission spokesman said in the daily morning briefing.
Divers on Tuesday morning worked through the fourth deck passenger cabins and the fifth deck lobby, finding two bodies in each area, spokesman Ko Myung-seok said. The confirmed death toll rose to 193 as a result, with 109 still missing.
Mr. Ko said divers have entered the deeper half of the passenger decks since Monday—meaning the left half, as the tilted ship's port side is touching the seabed. The mission has sifted through 38 of the 64 cabins most likely to contain the bodies, Mr. Ko said.
Several floating objects that hindered the search efforts have been transported back to land. Nine life vests were included.
The controversial diving bell, whose utility is disputed by the government but advocated by some families of missing passengers and a civilian diver, is expected to arrive at the disaster site off the country's southwest coast Tuesday morning, Mr. Ko said.
On Monday, South Korea's Coast Guard released a video of the ferry's crew before the sinking, including the ferry's captain escaping in his underpants while hundreds of passengers remained trapped inside. All 15 crew members have been arrested on suspicion of negligence and abandoning passengers in need.
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STOCKTON - A 19-year-old man had multiple gunshot wounds after gunfire erupted outside a party in north Stockton early Saturday, authorities said.
The victim told officers he and his friends were attending a party near Patti Lynn and Jayden ways about 1:10 a.m. when they were approached by another group of men. One of the men opened fire on the victim and his friends, striking the victim several times in his lower legs, police said.
The victim was taken a hospital for treatment, authorities said. The victim's friends were uncooperative and could not provide a description of the assailants, police said.
One of the victim's friends, 22-year-old Luis Paredes, became angry with his own friends and attempted to fight them, authorities said. Paredes was taken to the ground by officers and arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest, police said.
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Set 3 in the popular Bob Books series builds on kids' reading skills by gently introducing new concepts through playful pictures, funny stories and engaging activities. Consonant blends, endings and a few sight words let young learners enjoy more complex stories. Words that share similar patterns and sounds make mastering longer sentences easier and lots of fun.
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VAIL, Colorado - Every other snowboarder on Vail Mountain Friday was ecstatic about the snow dumping from the sky Friday morning - except for the 12 guys competing in the Burton U.S. Open slopestyle finals.
Snow on a slopestyle course equals slower speeds, and the big problem area of the morning was the first jump coming out of the upper features on the course at Golden Peak.
"That's where everyone's having trouble," said Eric Willett, who ended up finishing seventh.
The snow continued throughout the day and resulted in the cancellation of the women's slopestyle finals. The guys, however, were able to get their three runs in before conditions deteriorated fast.
The jumps on the slopestyle course equal 15 possible points each, so the consequences on riders' scores are fairly serious if they can't get enough speed into those jumps to throw their big tricks. The wall and rail features on the top section of the course are scored in three sections, for a possible 10 points each. Then the judges gives riders a flow score up to 25 points, bringing the total possible score to 100.
The guys woke up Friday morning and knew they'd have to adjust after Wednesday's semi final runs on a quick course under sunny, blue skies.
Mark McMorris, the Canadian rider who picked up Winter X Games gold this year with a score of 98 points in slopestyle, took the win Friday in Vail with a score of 83.05. In the best of three runs, it was McMorris's first run that won over the judges.
It went down like this on the features: A cab 270, wallride to gap to lipslide, and a gap to backside lipslide.
The three jumps went down like this: double backflip Indy grab, frontside 1080 double cork mute grab, backside 1080 double cork mute grab. There were some "wildcats" and other crazy snowboard terms thrown in there somewhere, too.
McMorris's wax technician worked on his board Friday morning, waxing it up to make it as quick as possible on the much softer, snowier course.
"You need to have a fast board," McMorris said. "My wax tech was on it - he did a great job, but it's definitely slow, and I'm just doing everything I can to have as much speed as I can."
McMorris said all the guys who successfully cleared that first jump were taking a similar approach.
"You had to be smart about your line you chose on the last rail-- taking a shooter line and staying low to the ground," McMorris said.
Second-place finisher Torstein Horgmo, of Norway, also got his best score on his first run of the morning. The run included a switch backside 540 Indy grab on his first jump, a frontside 1080 double cork mute grab on his second jump and a backside 1080 double cork Indy grab on the final jump.
The jumps - at 60 feet, 65 feet and 75 feet, respectively, on the Golden Peak course - could always get better, Horgmo said.
"I know the pipe is really good - slopestyle has more potential, I think," Horgmo said at a press conference after the event, adding that making the course better could come down to the snowmaking and/or the course building, or both. "We're doing pretty big tricks here and I think there's a lot of expectations for us to do big tricks. I kind of want to put a bit of pressure on for the future."
American rider Chas Guldemond rounded out the slopestyle podium. The Vermont rider said coming to Vail for the Burton U.S. Open - an event that spent its first 30 years in Vermont - was bittersweet, but he also said Vail seems like a good venue choice. He said he thinks the course will be even more progressive next year, adding that he's "glad to be here."
"The people in Colorado are really nice people and they support snowboarding," Guldemond said. "And I think this event's only going to grow and continue."
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This is a sampling of The Education Report, Katy Murphy's Oakland schools blog. Read more at IBABuzz.com/education. Follow her at Twitter.com/katymurphy.
Jan. 10: Today, the Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled his first budget proposal for the 2013-14 year. The plan would increase K-12 spending levels by $2.7 billion next year.
It would also, as expected, overhaul the funding formula for school districts.
Brown's proposed formula would lift a number of spending restrictions that have long been in place for specific programs, instead of granting school boards the latitude to allocate the funds where they see fit.
And here's the biggest change: Brown's proposal would give a base amount to school districts for each student -- roughly $6,700 per pupil, on average. Then it would give districts an additional 35 percent to educate every child who is low-income, an English learner or in foster care, according to the Department of Finance's Nick Schweizer.
Schools would receive about $400 additional dollars per student next year, on average, under this formula (including the supplemental funding), Schweizer said.
In a news call with reporters today, Schweizer said districts with a high population of needy students -- those with more than 50 percent, such as Oakland Unified School District -- would receive an additional 35 percent of the base funding amount for every child above the 50 percent threshold.
The plan would also shift adult education responsibilities to community colleges and give the college system $300 million for that purpose. The summary acknowledges that many adult education programs in the K-12 system have been significantly diminished.
There is much to digest in this proposal. If you want to read the (long) summary for yourself, starting on Page 15, I've posted it on my blog.
Jan. 8: Well, 2013 is not off to the best start for the OUSD administration. Here's a report I just filed:
A flood -- apparently caused by a tap left on overnight -- shut down the Oakland school district's four-story administrative headquarters today. The roughly 150 employees who report there will have to work elsewhere for the rest of the week, and Wednesday's school board meeting will be held at the newly rebuilt La Escuelita Elementary School, located across the street.
The problem appears to have started in the custodian's closet, gushing three gallons of water a minute overnight until the swampy mess was discovered at 6 a.m. Tuesday, said Troy Flint, OUSD spokesman.
The water damaged some equipment as well as the structure of the already decaying building at 1025 Second Ave., which houses the superintendent and the human resources and payroll departments, among others.
"It's going to take a few days to make it inhabitable again," Flint said.
Flint said he believed the water was left on accidentally.
Employees on Tuesday morning received an email to stay home, Flint said, and most received the message in time.
Flint said customer service departments will temporarily be housed somewhere else.
UPDATE: The administration building will not reopen on Monday. There is still no damage estimate.


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Botanical Garden, University of Coimbra
- FBA (Ferrand Bicker & Associados)
Contributed by Stephen Coles