Golden Fleece

Jumper, released on October 13th, 2003, highlights the “fatal grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge”. Friend begins with informing the reader of various circumstances in which the Golden Gate Bridge has been a final farewell for many, such as Paul Alarab, a 40-year-old Iraqi-American seeking peace and redemption for U.S. actions in the middle-east. Friend later goes on to discuss the statistical rate of suicide involving the Golden Gate Bridge, hinting towards the viability of social mimicry and…

1 Analysis of a Tragically Engineered System: The Interstate 35W Bridge Collapse Antonio Larios SYST 505 Professor Rochelle Jones February 6, 2017 George Mason University 2 Background The Interstate 35 West (I-35W) Mississippi River Bridge was a steel truss bridge built by the Industrial Construction Company and Hurcon Inc. between 1964 and 1967. Located in downtown Minneapolis, the bridge spanned over 1,900 feet across the Mississippi River and had a width of eight lanes (Minnesota, 2007). As…

The Golden Gate Bridge is well known for its beauty, but is often used as a jumping place. The chief engineer of it stated “The bridge is practically suicide-proof. Suicide from the bridge is neither practical nor probable.” (qtd. by Strauss). But, as stated before many have attempted suicide by jumping from the bridge. Kevin Briggs uses personal experiences to establish his credibility as an expert of the topic and to help those who are contemplating suicide or those who know someone that is…

I am an introvert. There, I said it. I am a complete wallflower at parties, even ones that I am hosting. I prefer to hide out in a remote corner or the kitchen, whichever has fewer people near it. I have been an introvert as long as I can remember. I am no good at sports. I can’t strip an engine down and rebuild it. My social graces are lacking, to put it mildly. Small talk either eludes me or drives me crazy. But words, as long as I don’t have to say them to other people, have always…

How to Restore a Business Relationship Gone Sour Initiating, developing and managing a strategic partnership can be an immensely challenging endeavor; one that most business owners are simply not prepared to engage. With all of the effort that has to be invested into building the ideal strategic alliance, it is of the utmost importance to manage it effectively. Due to the intricate details that go into selecting the right partner and nurturing the relationship, it is recommended that business…

Have ever seen the James Bond movies or books before? While watching a movie have you ever thought “I don’t agree with that?” You want to know the opinion on this movie? People have families and live together with happiness. Some people do not have families and live alone because they decided not to get married. Some people around me who does not have families say it is really comfortable being alone, if they have to care about someone else it is too much effort. Also it is uncomfortable. There…

Since the beginning of Islam in 622, Muhammed created the religion that would grow and flourish into the most successful and powerful empire in its era. Throughout history, historians have witnessed the rise of many powerful and brutal other empires including the Byzantines and the Romans, none of which are comparable to the extent of the Islamic Empire. Muhammed established an empire that never crumbled to pieces like the Byzantines and Romans did, given that the Islamic empire still thrives…

In my last article, we discussed some sleeper point guards for the 2015-16 NBA season, so now it’s time to look at the shooting guard position. Shooting guards are the most difficult players for me to project in fantasy basketball. It’s so hard during the preseason to get a firm grasp on who will be starting and who’s minutes may see a decrease this season. I do in fact have some great sleeper options, though. From Monta Ellis to Zach LaVine, there are are plethora of talented guys to anchor…

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction Penang Second Bridge is one of the largest civil engineering projects in Malaysia after the First Penang Bridge. Penang Second Bridge or also known as The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge was a dual carriageway toll bridge in Penang, Malaysia. It was the second bridge which connects the mainland to the island after the first Penang Bridge. Once construction is completed, a maintenance management system plays an important role in maintaining the…

On November 7th, 1940, the Tacoma Bridge collapsed into the Tacoma Narrows straight in Washington State. The bridge connected the town of Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula, and was one of the first major suspension bridges in the western United States. Unlike other suspension bridges constructed around this time, the Tacoma Bridge failed to withstand wind speeds over 40 miles per hour, due to unequal stress on parts of the bridge. The construction of a suspension bridge must include geometric…