the aquatic building. do you have a favorite project or a favorite type of building? >> no.we're very lucky because we have such diverse products from a bridge to museum in rome and opera house. >> the areas where you work have some complicated economic situations. how does that play into that? what does desire to build tell you about the global vibrancy? >> i think it variouses from one country to the other. most of theseuildings are done through competitions. not the economy but the situation. really building something from the people where you can empower them. also corporate work like in china. we've h >> we've had her on the program. you're working with her right now. >> we're working with her on three projects. we finished one in beijing and another one also in beijing and a third one in shanghai. >> is it challenging to obtain funding? how is your business going? are there tenants there? >> i think it's sold out on the galaxy project. >> where are you seeing the most work? who is spending the most money? >> in asia. china. we have a new project in japana and singapore

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you designed the aquatic center for the london olympics and opera houses and museums.u have a favorite project or type of building? >> no, nothing is very -- we were very lucky because we have such diverse projects, from a bridge in abu dhabi -- >> where you work, japan, europe, many have complicated economic situations, how does that play into that? what does desire to build tell you about global vibrancy. >> it varies from one country to the other. i think that what is interesting most of these projects are cultural buildings so and most of them are done through competitions and i think it's very important to separate sometimes not the economy but the situation from really building something for the people, where they can kind of really empower them. i also would like to do corporate work, like offices and like in china, we did -- >> i was going to ask, we've had her on the program, the real estate developer, working with her right now. >> working with her on three projects. we finished one in beijing, having another one in also in beijing and third one in shanghai.

from the united states to colombia now here's the question who will oversee or regulate this new aquatic world does this fall under maritime law whose jurisdiction is this know who you know once you get within a certain mile a number of miles within somebodies coast the local authorities whether it's your state or whomever have jurisdiction over this you know that this has been going on for a long time the various drug cartels have been building submarines and they've been competing against each other so there is an underground competition that we haven't quite seen play out among the billionaires but the actual black market which is pretty interesting so how does their black market will no longer be black in the sense that they can sell their their little. aquatic machinery to billionaires now they're saying let's make an entire industry vertical now switching gears a little bit in a lotus that's a lot of federal reserve chairman alan greenspan is making the rounds with his latest book the map and the territory and this is provided an opportunity for some to challenge his record as that

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t includes thoughtful language relating to control of aquatic species at the request of several from the great lakes area and the west coast, lang waverage promoting government efficiency and several important requests for additional information related to the harbor maintenance trust fund and how congress can continue to address the backlog of corps projects. i support the amendment. i yield back. -- i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from -- the chair: the gentleman from pennsylvania. mr. shuster: i continue to reserve. the chair: the gentleman from west virginia is recognized. mr. rahall: i yield one minute to the distinguished gentleman from california, mr. mike thompson. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. thompson: i rise in strong support of our bipartisan agreement -- amendment to require g.a.o. to study the impacts of invasive aquatic species and thank the chairman for including it in the en bloc amendment. aquatic mussels such as zebra mussels have cost more than $5 billion since their introduction in the 1980's. unfortunately,

ofa world aquatics -- products just a click away pull -- a world of products just a click away. today, the united states government announced it is changing airport safety rules to allow passengers to use most electronic devices throughout commercial flights. the federal aviation administration decision will come as a relief to many frequent flyers, but anything involving an internet connection or data download will still be prohibited under 10,000 feet. here's a report from the airport. >> you can file this one firmly under first world problems. you get onto a plane, settled comfortably in your seat, bring out your tablet, you are checking out some utterly mindless electronic game and then you have to turn it off. the reason being, it is sending out signals that people worry will interfere with the plane's communications. what to do? maybe you would be forced to read a magazine. maybe you might even have to look at a book. worst of all, you might have to look at an old-fashioned newspaper. good news for frequent flyers, the faa says you can dump the magazine, dropped the book,

ofa world aquatics -- products just a click away pull -- a world of products just a click away. today, the united states government announced it is changing airport safety rules to allow passengers to use most electronic devices throughout commercial flights. the federal aviation administration decision will come as a relief to many frequent flyers, but anything involving an internet connection or data download will still be prohibited under 10,000 feet. here's a report from the airport. >> you can file this one firmly under first world problems. you get onto a plane, settled comfortably in your seat, bring out your tablet, you are checking out some utterly mindless electronic game and then you have to turn it off. the reason being, it is sending out signals that people worry will interfere with the plane's communications. what to do? maybe you would be forced to read a magazine. maybe you might even have to look at a book. worst of all, you might have to look at an old-fashioned newspaper. good news for frequent flyers, the faa says you can dump the magazine, dropped the book,

water to recharge our ground water supply the water we're releasing is hopefully, benefitting the aquatic wild life. >> the flow will be adjusted as biologists monitor impact of the fish. long time residents say this section is normally wet year roundful last time it went dry was six years ago, briefly during a water diversion. >> we can see the sunshining today >> yes >> spencer christian now with an accuweather update >> very sunny today and across the bay area. here is a look at live doppler seven hd. no clouds in the sky. just a beautiful day before halloween. here is a live view from our roof top camera looking across embarcadero. blue skies over the bay. 60s in san francisco. and another scomplif beautiful view over san francisco. a maze out in the distance, but blue skies mild across the bay area now. temperatures of 66 in santa rosa and novato. 69 in livermore. and one more live view from mount tam. it's going to be lovely evening. cooler after sun sets as it often does clear skies overnight. tomorrow morning will be cool, chilly in spots with low temperatures into mid 30s in area

water we're releasing hopefully will benefit aquatic wildlife but recharges in the ground water basin. >> reporter: it will be adjusted as they monitor the fish. residents say the creek is normally wet year round the last time it was dry was six years ago, briefly, during a water diversion. >>> students in a san jose school got a tough lesson on crime. a thief made off with 31 new ipads and 31 new lap tops. the loss is hard because the school held fund raising events for two years to buy computers and many don't have computers at home. >> i think it's terrible. we spent last year fund raising for it. >> it's devastate together entire community here we lost, i mean, is a huge amount of money. >> they are valued at $70,000, that is not enough to cover the school's insurance deductible. the school left with 30 ipads and 60 lap tops for 550 students. >>> janet napolitano made one of her first appearances today in her new role as president of the university of california system. as abc7 news reporter jonathan bloom explains her message was about applying for college but some people had a m

when they come dressed in a fish or shark, they are helping us to inspire the aquatic treasures. they come in and we have a lot of activities and things to see. >> so, give us the particulars. when, where, how much? >> sure. today and tomorrow, from 10:00 a.m. the 3:00 p.m. all of the activities are free with admission. feel free to purchase your tickets on-line if you want to get in. >> all right. kendell, dancer, do you have dancer moves? >> oh, yeah. i have a lot of good moves. >> yeah. we know. >> this time of the morning a dancing reindeer. >> all right. >> nice moves. >> all right. thank you. we'll check back with you in 20 minutes. thanks for joining us. >> great. thank you. >> all right. kendell miller joining us from the national acquirement in baltimore. >> got to move. >> that is right. >>> still to come on wjz eyewitness news -- ,,,,,, so you can get cash back on all your purchases. so you can use your cash back... to follow your dream. so you... can save the day. chase freedom. >>> the exclusive eye witness news first warning five-day forecast, 57 degrees today and t

water we're releasing hopefully will benefit aquatic wildlife but recharges in the ground water basin. >> reporter: it will be adjusted as they monitor the fish. residents say the creek is normally wet year round the last time it was dry was six years ago, briefly, during a water diversion. >>> students in a san jose school got a tough lesson on crime. a thief made off with 31 new ipads and 31 new lap tops. the loss is hard because the school held fund raising events for two years to buy computers and many don't have computers at home. >> i think it's terrible. we spent last year fund raising for it. >> it's devastate together entire community here we lost, i mean, is a huge amount of money. >> they are valued at $70,000, that is not enough to cover the school's insurance deductible. the school left with 30 ipads and 60 lap tops for 550 students. >>> janet napolitano made one of her first appearances today in her new role as president of the university of california system. as abc7 news reporter jonathan bloom explains her message was about applying for college but some people had a m

betty wright, aquatic center closed its doors because of structural, and engineering issues that cane be fixed. the staff is still offering rehabilitation services, but people now have to go to the palo alto ymca. the center is scheduling a meeting on october 23. >>> big honors for two bay area recipients. >> bill martin is back in five minutes. the trend he's tracking in his complete bay area forecast. >> here we go again. there is just one more thing. >> up first, some of ready? happy birthday! it's a painting easel! the tide's coming in! this is my favorite one. it's upside down. oh, sorry. (woman vo) it takes him places he's always wanted to go. that's why we bought a subaru. (announcer) love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. nice car. sure is. make a deal with me, kid, and you can have the car and everything that goes along with it. [ thunder crashes, tires squeal ] ♪ ♪ so, what do you say? thanks... but i think i got this. ♪ [ male announcer ] the all-new cla. starting at $29,900. >>> continuing coverage now of the government shut down, tonight, the ripple effect in marin co

might not be thinking of. [ music ] >> reporter: every monday the dance is on at san francisco's aquatic center but they may have to find something else to do if congress shuts down the government. >> i am sorry about it. but i am already 80s years old. >> he was a dancer and dj. the historic museum which will close pthe government shuts -- close if the government shuts down. no dancing or other events. social security and other services will continue but if congress can't act the most visible impact will be to our national parks. >> anyplace that has a gate. >> she says alcatraz would close along with the gates to mure woods. and even areas like christy field or the grounds to fort mason will be impacted. golden gate national park employees 300 workers. >> a majority will be furloughs. >> reporter: there is a great deal of uncertainty, which will people be furloughed. >> we will be here again. hopefully. >> reporter: for the seniors that building will be open for lunch because that is considered an essential service for those people and that is a common thread you will see. park employe

the chemicals are manly used in homes and businesses and if they are not checked, it could hurt the aquatic live out there. experts say one chemical found a lot is fibronil, used to kill fleas on pets frequently. >>> a mortuary at middlefield road and addison avenue will close its doors for good in two days on thursday, which is halloween. marissa mayor bought the property. it's not known how much she paid for it. the site is zoned for residential purposes. her current home is a block away and sits on .3 acres. the funeral home is a 1.16-acre site. a little bit more land. >> yeah. >> uh-huh. >>> let's get you out the door. tara, what happened near the macarthur maze? >> he would we have a two-car crash on 80 eastbound at 580 westbound. a lot going on sort of around the toll plaza. let's take a look at our maps. show you first the peninsula. 280 southbound through daly city and san bruno, sort of a mess still. the first accident was a four- car crash right there which has been moved to the sole der. things are starting -- shoulder. things are starting to pick up and then a three-car crash ne

betty wright, aquatic center closed its doors because of structural, and engineering issues that can fixed. the staff is still offering rehabilitation services, but people now have to go to the palo alto ymca. the center is scheduling a meeting on october 23. >>> big honors for two bay area recipients. >> bill martin is back in five minutes. the trend he's tracking in his complete bay area forecast. >> here we go again. there is just one more thing. >> up first, some of the bay area's most picturesque destinations feeling the pinch. places you might not think would be impacted by an impasse in congress. look at them with that u-verse wireless receiver. back in our day, we couldn't just move the tv wherever we wanted. yeah, our birthday entertainment was a mathemagician. because if there's anything that improves magic, it's math. the only thing he taught us was how to subtract kids from a party. ♪ let's get some cake in you. i could go for some cake. [ male announcer ] switch and add a wireless receiver. get u-verse tv for $19 a month for 2 years with qualifying bundles. rethink possi

it spread within blocks of the aquatic theater used in the 2000 summer olympics.s of cars destroyed, more than 1,000 people forced to evacuate before firefighters got those flames under control. >>> israel. soldiers discovering what they call a terror tunnel deep under the border with the gaza strip. officials say the terror group hamas spent a year building it and planned to use it to smuggle weapons and carry out kidnappings. >>> china. taking extreme sports to brand new heights. at the world wing suit flying championships northwest of hong kong, fliers from around the world leaping off a 4700-foot cliff. a hungarian died during a training jump. a colombian finished the course, fastest to win. that's a trip around the world in 80 seconds. >>> a mother's desperate plea for the safe return of his missing daughter. now the feds are leading the search to bring the 15-year-old home. >>> plus, this -- >> oh, [ bleep ]! >> he wasn't just saying hello. that unwelcome hitchhiker, an elk. we're going to tell you where this happened and whether the folks on the motorcycle

if they're not checked, aquatic life out there could be hurt. experts say one chemical that's found in the most doses is fipronil. it's mainly used in insects sides to kill insects and around the home and also fleas as well. >>> well, governor jerry brown and the governors of washington state, oregon and british columbia, they're teaming up to fight climate change. and they also want to promote clean energy. >> so it takes imagination. it takes vision. and it takes courage and collaboration. >> now the group supports a policy to work together on their 2050 targets for greenhouse reduction. they also want to expand the use of zero emission vehicles and also want the fight acid in the ocean. >>> time now 6:09. the feds targeting a free possibility apartment complex. coming up live coverage of the -- free possibility apartment complex. coming up live coverage of the department of justice lawsuit involving children playing. >> plus the haven't case now -- trayvon martin case now back in the national spotlight. the hearing this morning about the stan

now the betty writhe aquatic center pool has been forced to shut down. the aging facility pool, they say, cannot be repaired. the nonprofit group who runs the pool said they explored all options to try to keep it open. the facility featured 90-degree water and wheelchair access. >>> a cell to you remember debate in -- a sell tower debate -- a cell tower debate takes another turn. the league hopes to add light poles that would light up the field. one of them would have two verizon antennas on top. neighbors argue that would pose a health risk. the review board will take up the matter next month. >>> let's bring sal back. how are your friends in the south bay doing? >> okay. as a matter of fact, right now, traffic is moving along pretty well on 280. it's getting slow and sticky downtown. i want to mention, it could be worse. but it's a little bit slow, as you can see, getting up to downtown. last week, though, was a lot worse than this. hopefully it will stay even. let's take a look at the commute here on westbound bay bridge. that's backed up, even the ca

section 135 allows the corps to use federal funds to prevent and manage aquatic and invasive species, not only a major california problem but a problem for many rivers and other dams. they are very costly and it will allow the corps to assist our local agencies in combating invasive species. section 125, requiring the corps to reissue vegetation and incorporate regional characteristics and formerans. some of the water agencies are complaining that the corps may be a little heavy-handed, not looking at good science, and it would require the corps to work with local agency to solve the problem in a scientifically proven way. section 106 and 109 sponsors corps projects. that means accept funding. section 201 accepts harbor maintenance trust fund and we are asking for an aye vote on this. thank you. the chair: the gentleman from west virginia reserves. the gentleman from pennsylvania is recognized. mr. shuster: i thank the chairman. it's now my pleasure to yield one minute to the gentleman from south carolina, governor sanford. the chair: the gentleman from south carolina is recognized fo