Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge suicide net, a coarse web of steel designed to catch and cradle people who jump, is two years behind schedule — a puzzling and frustrating delay for those championing the project. Anticipated for 2021, the safety barrier will now be completed in 2023, officials with the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District said Wednesday. They cited problems with the lead contractor, Shimmick Construction Co., which was acquired by global engineering firm AECOM two years ago. The sale led to distraction and turnover, slowing many projects down, said district General Manager Denis Mulligan. “They were slow to mobilize on the job site,” Mulligan said, noting the complexity of the bridge nets, which require workers to lug heavy equipment in a harsh environment, 200 feet above the water. The net itself is an intricate skein of marine-grade stainless steel — enough to fill seven football fields. He said AECOM lagged on … [Read more...] about Golden Gate Bridge suicide nets delayed two years, as people keep jumping
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Joaquin Phoenix resumes work after being nominated for top awards
With ‘Joker’ showing no signs of stopping — its sweeping the nominations in the upcoming award season — its makers have already announced a sequel. Lead actor Joaquin Phoenix, who wowed critics and audiences alike for his portrayal of Joker, was recently seen shooting for his next film. The talented actor was seen in New York City’s famous Central Park, shooting for an untitled film, which is being directed by Mike Mills. While not much is known about the story, Phoenix was seen smiling as he hung out with a young co-star on some rocks. He was dressed in a dark green coat and black pants and was talking on the phone in-between shots. After some time, he was also seen wearing headphones and carrying a microphone. Phoenix’s stellar performance as Arthur Fleck/Joker has earned him a Golden Globe nomination as well as a SAG Awards nomination. He was also nominated for different awards by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Los Angeles Online Film … [Read more...] about Joaquin Phoenix resumes work after being nominated for top awards
It glitters, it is gold
Friday's Tale It glitters, it is gold By Son Nguyen Thursday, Dec 12, 2019,20:49 (GMT+7) It glitters, it is goldBy Son Nguyen It is exceptionally pure gold, now that Vietnam U-22 footballers have been crowned champions at the regional sporting tournament, the 30th SEA Games. The country has earned as many as 98 gold medals at the weeks-long event that wrapped up this week in the Philippines, and while all gold medals are highly valuable given talent and painstaking efforts of sportspeople, it is the gold medal for men’s football that has sent the entire nation into wild rapture. The day of December 10, 2019 has become historic, and the significance is not just confined to football or sport, as it is also of paramount importance to other socio-economic aspects of the country as well. The way all walks of life treasure the championship is simply indescribable. The extravaganza is mirrored in both mainstream media and on … [Read more...] about It glitters, it is gold
Death toll from ebola outbreak in DRC rises to 2,209: AU
Video PlayerClose ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has climbed to 2,209, the African Union (AU) disclosed on Thursday. According to the 55-member pan African bloc's latest periodic report on the status Ebola virus, a total of 2,209 deaths were reported due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in DRC as of Dec. 8, registering additional 59 new human causalities from the 2,150 deaths that were reported as of October 13. The AU, which provides support to continental and international efforts against the epidemic through its specialized agency -- Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), also indicated that a total of 3,327 Ebola cases were reported as of Dec. 8. The AU also said that some 1,087 people have recovered from the deadly disease as of the stated period, in which the overall Ebola fatality ratio has remained at 67 percent. Last week, the AU Commission had hosted a resource … [Read more...] about Death toll from ebola outbreak in DRC rises to 2,209: AU
Trump’s immigration proposal could cause millions of children to opt out of health benefits, study says
(CNN)The Trump administration proposed a rule last year to change how immigration officials determine whether an immigrant is a "public charge" -- a status that means the person is "primarily dependent" on government assistance -- which could contribute to certain green card or visa applicants being turned down if they have low incomes or little education. Fear around the proposed change to the definition of "public charge" also could put the medical and nutritional needs of millions of children at risk, according to a new study. How Trump's new definition of 'public charge' will affect immigrants The proposed rule, announced in September, would expand the public charge concept to include more widely used benefits, including Medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance and the Medicare drug subsidy for low-income seniors. The proposal applies to those looking to come to the United States and those already here and seeking to extend their stay. Even if immigrants decide not to use … [Read more...] about Trump’s immigration proposal could cause millions of children to opt out of health benefits, study says