| | From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor It's hard to believe it's been ten years since the events of 9/11. In some ways, it feels like yesterday. In others, it seems like a thousand years ago. | | How News Coverage Has Changed Since the Attacks It's not an exaggeration to say that the whole country has changed since then. Everything we do was affected by the attacks. We travel differently, and think differently about security and safety. Even the way we read news has changed. | Did 9/11 Change The Way We Build? How much have things changed? Consider this: "Before September 11, 2001, building codes in the United States focused on structural stability and routine fire safety ... skyscrapers weren't required to provide enough escape routes for speedy evacuation of the entire building." | September 11th Memorial Events Across the Country Most cities have memorial events planned for this weekend. Find the nearest one to you, here. | How to Talk to Your Child About September 11 Very young children weren't born yet when 9/11 took place, but that doesn't mean they can't be frightened by the thought of it. Here's how to explain what happened and help them to feel safe. | | | | Today Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com | | | | | | Follow us on: | | | | Advertisement | |
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