lthough the idea of a bridge spanning the Golden Gate was not new‚ the proposal that eventually took hold was made in a 1916 San Francisco Bulletin article by former engineering student James Wilkins.[15] San Francisco’s City Engineer estimated the cost at $100 million‚ impractical for the time‚ and fielded the question to bridge engineers of whether it could be built for less.[9] One who responded‚ Joseph Strauss‚ was an ambitious but dreamy engineer and poet who had‚ for his graduate thesis‚ designed
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Persuasive Letter on attending San Joaquin Valley College Krystina Henderson English 121A Mr. Stewart October 29‚ 2012 Dear Andrea‚ As you know‚ I am currently attending San Joaquin Valley College for a 7-month program as a Medical Assistant. I remember you implying that you had an interest in the medical field and thought I would give you some insight information on what type of programs are available. I know that you will be highly impressed with everything this school has to offer‚ and
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Earthquake Outlook for the San Francisco Bay Region 2014–2043‚ explores the situation of California and its active faults; Also‚ it talks about the possibility of a big earthquake happening before 2043 in the state. The experts believe that there is 98% chance that one or more earthquakes will have a magnitude of at least 6.0‚ which is potent and dangerous; It can make damage to a great extent; furthermore‚ there is a 51% of probability that the earthquake could strike the San Francisco Bay region to
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stories. There are two things‚ I want to share them. First one‚ it’s about “Fleet Week “ and “Blue Angels” This year the event begins with a roar around noon Thursday when the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels precision flying team begins its practice runs over San Francisco and the bay. The Angels fly again Friday‚ Saturday and Sunday as part of an air show over the waterfront. The Angels are the most visible‚ and sometimes the most controversial‚ part of Fleet Week‚ but they are not the whole show. This year’s
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SAN MIGUEL BREWERY Established in 1890‚ La Frabica de Cervza de San Miguel Southeast Asia’s first brewery produced and bottled what would eventually become one of the best-selling beers in the region within the span of generation‚ San Miguel Beer would become an icon among beer drinkers – 120 years after its founding‚ nine out of ten Filipino drinkers are still reaching for the company’s flagship product. Yet‚ San Miguel has never been limited by its origins‚ successfully expanding its reach well
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Health Nursing Community Description and Interpretation of Data America’s Finest City‚ San Diego‚ California is located in the southern most county in California‚ San Diego County. “San Diego is the second largest city in California”‚ (Wikipedia‚ 2013). Bordered by Orange and Riverside Counties to the north‚ Imperial County to the east‚ the Pacific Ocean to the west‚ and Baja California‚ Mexico to the south. San Diego is known for it’s mild but‚ diverse climate. “Average temperatures are 60-80 degrees
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Australia miles de millones de personas celebrar San Valentín. el 85% de las compras del día de San Valentín son hecho por las mujeres‚ mil millones de tarjetas de San Valentín se envían cada año y día de San Valentín es el segundo mayor tarjeta enviando las vacaciones del año‚ siendo la primera Navidad. Hoy compartiré con ustedes la historia del día de San Valentín y la leyenda de San Valentín. Hay tres diferentes historias sobre cómo el día de San Valentín se convirtió en una fiesta‚ pero todos
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States to join his brothers Jonas and Louis‚ who had begun a dry goods business in New York City. His mother and two sisters came with him. By 1850‚ Strauss was already calling himself Levi. In 1853‚ Strauss became an American citizen.[3] He moved to San Francisco‚ where the California Gold Rush was still going on. Strauss expected the miners would welcome his buttons‚ scissors‚ thread and bolts of fabric. He also brought along canvas sailcloth‚ intended to make tents and covers for the Conestoga wagons
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Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions: This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of your collaborative learning community (CLC) assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community. Value/Belief Pattern Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with
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Intro to Corrections CJ102 Alcatraz By: LaShonda Hayes Date: 04-02-14 When it was established In 1775‚ Spanish ‘explorer’ Juan Manuel de Ayala chartered San Francisco Bay. He called the 22 acre rocky island “La Isla de los Alcatraces”‚ meaning “Island of the Pelicans”. With no vegetation or habitation‚ Alcatraz was little more than a desolate islet occupied by the occasional swarm of birds. Under English-speaking influence‚ the name “Alcatraces” became Alcatraz. Alcatraz was turned
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