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Golden Gate Vanishing Act

September 6, 2014 – 10:09 am

It is easy to lose your heart in San Francisco with the little trolley cars climbing to heaven, but last month a younger friend disappeared in the City by the Bay. Upon leaving for a writing sabbatical in the Far West he had asked me to check on his mail. I did so, but failed […]

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Golden Gate Suicide Net Update

September 5, 2014 – 2:19 pm

The Golden Gate Bridge has been a magnet for suicide since its construction with over 2000 fatal leaps having been record since its opening in 1937. Every two weeks someone jumps from the legendary span. Only one person, a woman has jumped twice. She was successful on her second attempt. There has been no safety […]

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