world trade center

Fresh from the Smithsonian Institution, this notification of a new display of objects collected regarding a remembrance of September 9/11. This will be a short display only lasting until September 11th at the National Museum of American History.

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Worst. Ad. Ever.

by Anita Dunham-Potter on September 2, 2009

It’s been eight years since 9/11 and the horror of that day will never be forgotten. So, why would an advertising agency even dream up an ad with visual references to dozens of planes flying into New York City’s skyscrapers? Well, an advertising agency did just that.

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The first rib-like forms of Santiago Calatrava’s World Trace Center Transportation Center are rising from the giant pit at the base of Ground Zero in Manhattan. What is expected to cost more than $3 billion and will not be completed for another four years, is a graceful building that will be the transportation hub for the train station below the World Trade Center.

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Charlie LeochaAbout five months ago I lamented about our “can’t do” government. The hits just keep on coming — the FAA and our ATC once again have been subjected to no action. Anytime our government is involved, projects stall and costs rise. Heaven help us with our national financial bailout adventure.

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Seven years after 9/11/2001 major memorials are finally being dedicated to the passengers and crew over this past year. Two new memorials were unveiled at Logan Airport, Boston, and at the Pentagon, just outside of Washington, DC. More are planned. Never forget.

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