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    report takes an in depth look at the Golden Gate bridge of San Francisco. I identify the problems and formulate the problem statement as well as discussing the role of the chief engineer. The Golden Gate bridge was long on of the longest suspension bridges in the world and is a huge feat of engineering. Problem Statement The main Problem The problem in 1920’s San Francisco was that there was a lot of ferry traffic to cross over from San Francisco to Marin county. Thus the solution was to build a bridge

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    of a fast wind adding to that is not something anyone ever wants to hear. Morning mist rising from the ocean everyday trying to swallow the whole island is no pretty sight for a prisoner. An island from prisoners can see the beautiful city of San Francisco with its bustling life and sparkling lights while their own life is stuck in dullness and darkness. A pathetic

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    or RelayRides, which allows other people to rent your car, act as matchmakers, allocating resources where they are needed and taking a small cut in return. This shared economy has started to grow in big cities such as San Francisco. Through the sharing economy locals of San Francisco are at risk of being gentrified because of shared houses, and car sharing companies These peer-to-peer rental lets owners make more money on the side and let

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    physical or economic, and exclusionary—and may result from either investment or disinvestment” (U.C. Berkeley). Many people are coming into San Francisco’s Bay Area because of how diverse each element is. However, according to Census numbers, between 1990 and 2010, 35.7% of San Francisco’s black population dwindled (Bliss). 35.7% of the black community within San Francisco suffered from displacement. An additional 53% of low-income households in the Bay Area are at risk for displacement and gentrification

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    Bay Model Anthropology

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    I am proposing to conduct my self-guided field trip at the San Francisco Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito. The Bay Model is a 1.5 acre, indoor, three-dimensional hydraulic tidal simulation model covering the entire San Francisco Bay Estuary including the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers Delta. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) created the model in 1957 to study estuary circulation and flow, geometry, and the impact of anthropology. USACE was able to survey potential anthropogenic

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    accidents. My personal experience occurred a year ago during the summer when I took a trip to visit San Francisco, California with my family. This trip to San Francisco was a thrilling adventure due to the city being very beautiful and breathtaking. During my visit to the city I was able to take part in the beaches, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Six Flags. To begin with, the beaches near San Francisco are stunning. California has nice weather during the summer to attend beaches because it is not too

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    Narrative Essay Hayward

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    Hayward, California, near San Francisco, a modern city with the latest technologies, clean streets, and a busy academic and business life. A complete paradox of the popular image of San Francisco, South Hayward from what I experienced, had an increasing amount of poverty, drop-outs, and littered streets. The stain of poverty and seemingly unmotivated people in my native city, encouraged me to take action by volunteering to feed the homeless, struggling families, and the people in power wanting to

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    Located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Santa Clara is also known as ‘The Mission City’. Incorporated in July 5, 1852, The City of Santa Clara is the 9th most populated city around the San Francisco Bay Area. This bright and vibrant city is a family-centred and commerce friendly community, awarded for its ethics and nurturing public trust. The city is lined with trees and modern public transportation system which makes it an ideal location for travellers, businesses, and families. The City

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    Luz Trigueros Microbiology 12 Research paper A clinical situation was presented to the Microbiology class at city college of San Francisco to be ran along the medical team at Zuckerberg San Francisco general hospital. There are approximately 40 patients that are presenting with a visible skin infection, and all have similar (If not exact) manifestations of symptoms. The patients do not seem to be responding to the current antimicrobial therapy that has been prescribed by the doctors. The team is

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    BART plays a critical role in the Bay Area economy. BART employs about 3,269 Bay Area residents, and passengers spend about $400 million per year on retail purchases in San Francisco. The original $1.5 billion investment in the BART system now has an anticipated replacement value of $21 billion. BART’s FY 2014 operating budget is $796.6 million. The FY 2014 capital budget is $737.3 million. BART has a total mileage of 104. The A-line from Fremont to Lake Merritt, 23.8 miles; the M, W and Y-line

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