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AMBASSADOR FRANCIS ROONEY JOINS DAWN LIVE!  It's now been more than two years since Russia invaded Ukraine.  With both sides fighting for momentum on the battlefield and Ukraine confronting artillery shortages, U.S. aid to Ukraine remains stalled in Congress… The death toll in Kharkiv attack rises to 14 as Zelenskyy warns of Russian troop movements Ambassador Francis Rooney represented Florida's 19th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021.  From 2005 to 2008 he served as the United States Ambassador to the Holy See, appointed by President George W. Bush and subsequently wrote a book about diplomacy and the US-Holy See relationship titled The Global Vatican. He is a successful businessman who brought decades of private sector experience to government. From 1984 to 2005 he served as CEO of Rooney Holdings, Inc., a diversified group of companies engaged in construction, energy, real estate development, finance and electronics manufacturing. One of the company's subsidiaries is Manhattan Construction Company, which was founded in 1896 and is in the fifth generation of Rooney family management and ownership. Significant projects the company has built  include the Presidential Libraries for both George H. W. Bush in College Station, Texas, and George W. Bush in Dallas, Texas; the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans football stadiums; the U. S. Capitol Visitors Center; the Walter Reed Army Institute for Research; and the International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is currently completing one of the few biohazard level four medical and research facilities for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

In this episode:  FAQ: What questions should you ask someone you know who traveled somewhere you like? Destination: San Francisco Airport "Wings and Wanderlust: Solo Female Traveler's Guide to SFO" Today's Mistake- I left my phone on the airline counter at the SFO airport. Travel Advice:  Relax in the Airport Yoga Room, if in SFO anyway…. FAQ: What questions should you ask someone you know who traveled somewhere you like?    Answers 1 or 2   1. Ask the right questions if you want to get good responses to your questions about others' travels. Instead of “How was it?” ask something new and unique. “Would you like to revisit those places or any other part of the country?" would be an excellent question. OR 2. If you could only re-live five minutes of the trip, which 5 minutes would it be? https://thewanderbug.com/how-was-it-10-better-questions-to-ask-a-traveller/ Today's destination: San Francisco Airport I began my around-the-world journey at the San Francisco airport, SFO, which was the first stop on my journey. I've been a fan of this airport for many years, as it has been the gateway to Asian countries I have visited for many years.  You can fly to 130 destinations on 50 airlines from SFO. It's always been welcoming from the minute that I landed. There's just something special about it. Maybe it's the excitement of being in San Francisco, one of the most visited cities in the world. There's so much to see and do here. It's also effortless to get to and from the airport via BART. I've flown there many times for domestic flights, too. Often, my flights take off at night, so I've been able to enjoy an extra day in and around the area of Northern California and then can sleep on the plane. Traveling west is more manageable due to jetlag than going east. When in the airport, I always look to explore the Art Exhibits: SFO has a renowned art collection scattered throughout its terminals. Take a stroll to admire various sculptures, paintings, and installations. You may find one on history, even if it's just of the SFO airport itself. Check the show notes for links to the current and upcoming exhibits. https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/upcoming I like to visit the SFO Aviation Museum and Library at the International Terminal, which features fascinating aviation history and cultural exhibits, such as early pilots and planes. If you are a solo female, you can browse here without feeling alone and explore flight history. Enjoy a Meal or Snack: SFO has the spectrum, from casual cafes to fine dining establishments. Since you should arrive at least 3 hours before an international flight and 2 hours before a domestic flight, you will be likely to find time to eat something while here. If you need to take a nap, there's a place to do that, or shower, or just freshen up, for a fee. https://www.airporttravelagency.org/freshen-up/ Shop for Souvenirs: Browse the shops and boutiques at SFO to pick up some last-minute souvenirs or gifts for loved ones. I especially like walking in airport bookstores and the magazine sections of convenience stores. Take in the Views of the airport: Find a comfortable spot near a big glass window to enjoy panoramic views of the airport runways and the surrounding landscape. I also enjoy people-watching. It's a place to see all kinds of reunions, babies, and seniors who need or give a smile. Get Pampered at the SFO Spa: Treat yourself to a spa or massage at one of the airport's wellness centers. Relax and rejuvenate before continuing your journey. https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/travel-tips Read or Relax in a Lounge: If you can access airport lounges through your airline or a membership program, enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary snacks, and Wi-Fi access. It's an excellent way to unwind in a quiet environment. Stay Connected: SFO provides free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, allowing travelers to stay connected with family and friends or catch up on emails, social media, movies, or TV shows. Stay Active: Take a walk around the terminal to stretch your legs and get some exercise. SFO's terminals are spacious, with plenty of walking paths and seating areas to explore. https://www.flysfo.com/faqs Today's Mistake- I left my phone on the counter in SFO. I was on my way around the world and left my phone on the airline counter after my first flight. Was that ever a scary moment!  Don't do what I did. Hold your phone all the time, or tie a string to it! Today's Travel Advice-Yoga for travelers in SFO Solo travelers can Relax in the Yoga Rooms: SFO offers designated yoga rooms in multiple terminals where travelers can unwind, stretch, and find inner peace before or after their flights. It's a perfect spot for relaxation and meditation. Sunday to Saturday, it's open from 4 am to 11 pm and free of charge in terminals 2 and 3.  https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/yoga-room Connect with Dr. Travelbest Drmarytravelbest.com Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube  

DJ Rapture and DJ Konflikt talking about all things related to the DJ life. These episodes will drop in between the regularly uploaded "My Favorite DJ" episodes and will be named "International Terminal" Follow DJ Rapture on Instagram: Instagram://user?username=DJRapture4Real (Opens Instagram) Produced by: DJ Konflikt - Miami, FL Instagram://user?username=MyFavoriteDJ (Opens Instagram app) www.Instagram.com/MyFavoriteDJ   Be sure to check out my new Amazon influencer store front. All of the things I use to make this podcast are there along with what I carry in my DJ bag and general products that I like for my everyday life. This is a new way to support the podcast, check it out!   https://www.amazon.com/shop/myfavoritedj   Please rate the podcast! I want to become the highest rated DJ Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!   Don't forget to subscribe to the show!   Send me your questions: MyFavoritePodcast@gmail.com

DJ Rapture and DJ Konflikt talking about all things related to the DJ life. These episodes will drop in between the regularly uploaded "My Favorite DJ" episodes and will be named "International Terminal" Follow DJ Rapture on Instagram: Instagram://user?username=DJRapture4Real (Opens Instagram) Produced by: DJ Konflikt - Miami, FL Instagram://user?username=MyFavoriteDJ (Opens Instagram app) www.Instagram.com/MyFavoriteDJ   Be sure to check out my new Amazon influencer store front. All of the things I use to make this podcast are there along with what I carry in my DJ bag and general products that I like for my everyday life. This is a new way to support the podcast, check it out!   https://www.amazon.com/shop/myfavoritedj   Please rate the podcast! I want to become the highest rated DJ Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!   Don't forget to subscribe to the show!   Send me your questions: MyFavoritePodcast@gmail.com

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DJ Rapture and DJ Konflikt talking about all things related to the DJ life. These episodes will drop in between the regularly uploaded "My Favorite DJ" episodes and will be named "International Terminal" Follow DJ Rapture on Instagram: Instagram://user?username=DJRapture4Real (Opens Instagram)Produced by: DJ Konflikt - Miami, FL Instagram://user?username=MyFavoriteDJ (Opens Instagram app) www.Instagram.com/MyFavoriteDJ   Be sure to check out my new Amazon influencer store front. All of the things I use to make this podcast are there along with what I carry in my DJ bag and general products that I like for my everyday life. This is a new way to support the podcast, check it out!   https://www.amazon.com/shop/myfavoritedj   Please rate the podcast! I want to become the highest rated DJ Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!   Don't forget to subscribe to the show!   Send me your questions: MyFavoritePodcast@gmail.com

DJ Rapture and DJ Konflikt talking about all things related to the DJ life. These episodes will drop in between the regularly uploaded "My Favorite DJ" episodes and will be named "International Terminal" Follow DJ Rapture on Instagram: Instagram://user?username=DJRapture4Real (Opens Instagram) /'[-=Produced by: DJ Konflikt - Miami, FL Instagram://user?username=MyFavoriteDJ (Opens Instagram app) www.Instagram.com/MyFavoriteDJ   Be sure to check out my new Amazon influencer store front. All of the things I use to make this podcast are there along with what I carry in my DJ bag and general products that I like for my everyday life. This is a new way to support the podcast, check it out!   https://www.amazon.com/shop/myfavoritedj   Please rate the podcast! I want to become the highest rated DJ Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!   Don't forget to subscribe to the show!   Send me your questions: MyFavoritePodcast@gmail.com

Houston Airport Systems COO Jim Szczesniak joins Editor Christina Marsh to talk about Houston International Airport's international terminal redevelopment program, a project designed to meet the increasing demand for international air travel.

DJ Rapture and DJ Konflikt talking about all things related to the DJ life. These episodes will drop in between the regularly uploaded "My Favorite DJ" episodes and will be named "International Terminal" Follow DJ Rapture on Instagram: Instagram://user?username=DJRapture4Real (Opens Instagram) Instagram://user?username=MyFavoriteDJ (Opens Instagram) Be sure to check out my new Amazon influencer store front. All of the things I use to make this podcast are there along with what I carry in my DJ bag and general products that I like for my everyday life. This is a new way to support the podcast, check it out! https://www.amazon.com/shop/myfavoritedj Please rate the podcast! I want to become the highest rated DJ Podcast on iTunes. SUBSCRIBE!!! Send me your questions: MyFavoritePodcast@gmail.com Venmo: MyFavoriteDJ Cash App: $MyFavoriteDJ Bitcoin address: 34K1kE4h2cz9zm669hHCAgiRibUzS3ek6d

DJ Rapture and DJ Konflikt talking about all things related to the DJ life. These episodes will drop in between the regularly uploaded "My Favorite DJ" episodes and will be named "International Terminal" Follow DJ Rapture on Instagram: Instagram://user?username=DJRapture4Real (Opens Instagram) Instagram://user?username=MyFavoriteDJ (Opens Instagram) Be sure to check out my new Amazon influencer store front. All of the things I use to make this podcast are there along with what I carry in my DJ bag and general products that I like for my everyday life. This is a new way to support the podcast, check it out! https://www.amazon.com/shop/myfavoritedj Please rate the podcast! I want to become the highest rated DJ Podcast on iTunes. SUBSCRIBE!!! Send me your questions: MyFavoritePodcast@gmail.com Venmo: MyFavoriteDJ Cash App: $MyFavoriteDJ Bitcoin address: 34K1kE4h2cz9zm669hHCAgiRibUzS3ek6d

First official episode with DJ Rapture and DJ Konflikt talking about all things related to the DJ life. These episodes will drop in between the regularly uploaded "My Favorite DJ" episodes and will be named "International Terminal" Follow DJ Rapture on Instagram: Instagram://user?username=DJRapture4Real (Opens Instagram) Instagram://user?username=MyFavoriteDJ (Opens Instagram) Be sure to check out my new Amazon influencer store front. All of the things I use to make this podcast are there along with what I carry in my DJ bag and general products that I like for my everyday life. This is a new way to support the podcast, check it out! https://www.amazon.com/shop/myfavoritedj Please rate the podcast! I want to become the highest rated DJ Podcast on iTunes. SUBSCRIBE!!! Send me your questions: MyFavoritePodcast@gmail.com Venmo: MyFavoriteDJ Cash App: $MyFavoriteDJ Bitcoin address: 34K1kE4h2cz9zm669hHCAgiRibUzS3ek6d

निजी सेंटर में भी मुफ्त अल्ट्रासाउंड जांच के लिए मिलेगी तारीख, एलडीए अफसरों के दफ्तर में डंप मिली जनता से जुड़ी सैकड़ो फाइलें, अन्तरराष्ट्रीय टर्मिनल के बाहर मधुमक्खियों का हमला

John MacKenzie chats with Alicia Prince, Head of Operations at Cairns Airport, about the announced $50-million upgrades at the international terminal. The upgrades that will begin next month will be the first in 3 years. It is a move welcomed by our tourism industry. Some upgrades will include new escalators, refurbished check-in and arrivals areas, new external cladding, and 4 state-of-the-art glass "airbridges".

Auckland Airport's international terminal is up and running again after extreme flooding on the weekend.  More than 2000 people stayed overnight at the airport's terminals after flights were delayed and cancelled, including an 81-year-old man who slept on the stone floor.   Passengers have been complaining bitterly about the airport management's poor communication and planning.  Auckland Airport chief executive Carrie Hurihanganui spoke to Corin Dann.   

From teaching Aussie slang to new arrivals from other countries, to what kind of taps are in the swanky new toilets, it's all about the airport today as we broadcast live from the brand new International Terminal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From teaching Aussie slang to new arrivals from other countries, to what kind of taps are in the swanky new toilets, it's all about the airport today as we broadcast live from the brand new International Terminal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From teaching Aussie slang to new arrivals from other countries, to what kind of taps are in the swanky new toilets, it's all about the airport today as we broadcast live from the brand new International Terminal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From teaching Aussie slang to new arrivals from other countries, to what kind of taps are in the swanky new toilets, it's all about the airport today as we broadcast live from the brand new International Terminal.

Keith Hanks is a retired Firefighter and EMT that dedicated 21 years of his life to the service of others. He serviced his community as a training officer, certified educator, and field training officer. Keith worked both inner-city EMS as well as fire. Like many in the first responder community the job has its cost. From childhood trauma, traumatic calls, the traumatic passing of his first wife and sexual abuse Keith has faced many trials and tragedies that resulted in self-harm, substance abuse, lies and multiple suicide attempts. After decades of damage Keith began to put the pieces of his life back together. Keith was diagnosed with Complex PTSI in 2015. The job, the service, his dedication caused this injury, and consequently his retirement. What PTSI didn't change was the love and devotion to his community and to his fellow first responders. Keith has since dedicated his life to advocating for mental illness, substance and alcohol abuse recovery, and suicide awareness. Since starting this mission Keith built an international support group through Facebook for First Responders and Veterans for PTSI and other job-related mental health issues. Keith was asked to be a part of the Deconstructing Stigma Project and has a Billboard that hangs in the International Terminal at Logan Airport in Boston MA. In March 2022 he completed the filming of his feature length documentary focusing on PTSI in the first responder community. Keith is a public speaker and soon to be published author. Keith's transparency in his own life has led him to share his story through social media and many other platforms to reach the most people he can. He is known for saying that his life goal is to reduce suicide in the first responder community through education, support resources and to make it OK to not be OK. Keith is currently a life coach and employed as the Director of Business Development for First Responder Coaching based in Massachusetts. He resides in New Hampshire with his wife and is the proud father to three incredible children. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contra-radio-network/support

Keith Hanks is a retired Firefighter and EMT that dedicated 21 years of his life to the service of others. He serviced his community as a training officer, certified educator, and field training officer. Keith worked both inner-city EMS as well as fire. Like many in the first responder community the job has its cost. From childhood trauma, traumatic calls, the traumatic passing of his first wife and sexual abuse Keith has faced many trials and tragedies that resulted in self-harm, substance abuse, lies and multiple suicide attempts. After decades of damage Keith began to put the pieces of his life back together. Keith was diagnosed with Complex PTSI in 2015. The job, the service, his dedication caused this injury, and consequently his retirement. What PTSI didn't change was the love and devotion to his community and to his fellow first responders. Keith has since dedicated his life to advocating for mental illness, substance and alcohol abuse recovery, and suicide awareness. Since starting this mission Keith built an international support group through Facebook for First Responders and Veterans for PTSI and other job-related mental health issues. Keith was asked to be a part of the Deconstructing Stigma Project and has a Billboard that hangs in the International Terminal at Logan Airport in Boston MA. In March 2022 he completed the filming of his feature length documentary focusing on PTSI in the first responder community. Keith is a public speaker and soon to be published author. Keith's transparency in his own life has led him to share his story through social media and many other platforms to reach the most people he can. He is known for saying that his life goal is to reduce suicide in the first responder community through education, support resources and to make it OK to not be OK. Keith is currently a life coach and employed as the Director of Business Development for First Responder Coaching based in Massachusetts. He resides in New Hampshire with his wife and is the proud father to three incredible children.

TRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Visit Elsa: https://linktr.ee/elsakurtConnect with Keith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-hanks-44218b229/Keith Hanks is a retired Firefighter and EMT that dedicated 21 years of his life to the service of others. He serviced his community as a training officer, certified educator, and field training officer. Keith worked both inner-city EMS as well as fire. Like many in the first responder community the job has its cost. From childhood trauma, traumatic calls, the traumatic passing of his first wife and sexual abuse Keith has faced many trials and tragedies that resulted in self-harm, substance abuse, lies and multiple suicide attempts. After decades of damage Keith began to put the pieces of his life back together.Keith was diagnosed with Complex PTSI in 2015. The job, the service, his dedication caused this injury, and consequently his retirement. What PTSI didn't change was the love and devotion to hiscommunity and to his fellow first responders. Keith has since dedicated his life to advocating for mental illness, substance and alcohol abuse recovery, and suicide awareness. Since starting this mission Keith built an international support group through Facebook for First Responders and Veterans for PTSI and other job-related mental health issues. Keith was asked to be a part of the Deconstructing StigmaProject and has a Billboard that hangs in the International Terminal at Logan Airport in Boston MA. In March 2022 he completed the filming of his feature length documentary focusing on PTSI in the first responder community. Keith is a public speaker and soon to be published author. Keith's transparency in his own life has led him to share his story through social media and many other platforms to reach the most people he can. He is known for saying that his life goal is to reduce suicide in the first responder community through education, support resources and to make it OK to not be OK. Keith is currently a life coach and employed as the Director of Business Development for First Responder Coaching based in Massachusetts. He resides in New Hampshire with his wife and is the proud father to three incredible children.Support the show

During the week, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the new Lagos Terminal, the second of five in an agreement signed in 2013 with China to modernize Nigeria's international airports in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Enugu. What economic benefits does Nigeria stand to gain from these airports?

This Interview with Michael E. Willis, FAIA, NOMA was done during the AIA California Monterey Design Conference in 2019MICHAEL E. WILLIS, FAIA, NOMA Mr. Willis founded MWA Architects Inc. in 1988 and served as a Principal until 2016. Since 2017 he has been an independent design consultant, and teaching at his alma mater Washington University [BA1973/M Arch 1976/MSW 1976]. MWA Architects has created master plans, and has designed several mixed income affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization projects in San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Detroit, St. Louis, Memphis, and post-Katrina New Orleans Faubourg Lafitte in New Orleans, the Cecil Williams Glide Community House, and the GEDC 125 Mason housing tower in San Francisco. He has facilitated planning studies in St. Louis' Downtown, North Central, and JeffVanDerLou neighborhoods, demonstrating that good design does not have to be expensive to be comprehensive. He was principal on large public projects including the International Terminal at San Francisco Airport, Terminal 2 at Oakland International; and the Central Subway Yerba Buena/Moscone Station in San Francisco.Mr. Willis was President of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASF) in 1995 and was elevated to Fellowship in 1996. He has served on many committees and juries for the national AIA. II was a 2015 recipient of the AIA California Chapter Norma Sklarek Award. He is a 2013 Distinguished Alumni of the Washington University, a Distinguished Alumni of the WU School of Architecture, a Distinguished Alumni of the WU Brown School of Social Work; and a holder of a National Black Achievement award of the Black Alumni Council (1996). Michael gave the Commencement Address to the Brown School Social Work graduates in 2007.Link to blog post:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2020/02/aiacalif-mdc-2-interview-with-michael.html

Today I spoke with Nick Trompf, Chairman of Advance Cairns, about the need to upgrade the Cairns International Airport Terminal to meet new demands.

WWJ's Mike Campbell has your Saturday news briefs with an update from WWJ's Jason Scott about a car that crashed into the international terminal at Metro Airport.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Whalley, has been an instrumental part of Grimshaw since the earliest days of the practice and has been Partner in Charge of projects in diverse sectors including education, performing arts, transportation and workplace. His award-winning projects include the International Terminal at Waterloo, the Eden Project in Cornwall, the redevelopment of the historic Paddington Station in London and the Experimental and Performing Arts Building in Troy, New York. In 2001 Andrew established the Grimshaw New York studio. He was Partner in Charge of Grimshaw's New York office during its first ten years. During this time Grimshaw in New York was one of eight architectural practices selected for major public projects under Mayor Bloomberg's design excellence program. In the education and cultural arts sector, Andrew has been involved in a range of projects including - state of the art science facilities for the Danforth Science Center; the strategic plan for the Royal College of Art in London. He is currently overseeing The Sustainability Pavilion for the Dubai World Expo 2020. An ambitious project to create a totally net zero building as a centre piece for the Expo. Andrew has been involved with academia for many years. In the UK this has included several years teaching at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College's Industrial Design Department. In addition, Andrew ran a unit at the Architectural Association for three years and lectured at University College London for over five years. In the US, he has been a visiting Professor at Washington University and regularly lectures at UPenn. Andrew recently completed his appointment as Adjunct Professor at the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies, Politecnico Milano. Andrew was appointed as Deputy Chairman in 2011 and succeeded Sir Nicholas Grimshaw as Chairman in June 2019; the Chairman's Office is responsible for managing the practices core design ethos, brand identity and working to build relationships and to strengthen the profile of around the world. Andrew is a registered member of the AIA and RIBA and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2006. In April 2019 he was elected to the board of the British Architectural Library Trust. He was elected to the AIA College of Fellows for Design in 2019 and awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from his alma mater, The Glasgow School of Art. The Consortium for Sustainable Urbanizatiion honored Andrew with their 2021 Champion Award He is qualified as an architect in the UK and USA and has been with Grimshaw since 1986. Brought to you by the British Consulate General, New York. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for September 4th, 2020. Los Angeles County started allowing additional re-openings. Hair salons and barbershops can operate indoors at 25% capacity with social distancing, and employees masked. And school can offer in-school services K-12 starting Sept 14 for small groups of students like those with disabilities and those with English as a second language.Colleges and universities in the U.S. are trying to control clusters of infections on their campuses, around 51,000 so far. Dr. Anthony Fauci is now urging colleges: if at all possible, don’t send students home. Dr. Deborah Birx also cautioned college students could become a source of outbreaks beyond campuses.San Francisco International Airport employees can now get a rapid-result test, less than an hour, at a new facility at the International Terminal. Meanwhile New York plans on testing sites specifically for passengers at JFK and LaGuardia.Batman has tested positive, or at least the actor playing him in the newest movie. Robert Pattinson tested positive just days after filming resumed outside London. Production has again been shut down. The British government is investing in a coronavirus test that gives results in as little as 20 minutes. Britain’s also looking at repeat testing of people without symptoms. The government says it’ll spend up to $660 million to achieve mass testing, a project called “Operation Moonshot.”Thailand had not had a confirmed locally transmitted case in 100 days. But now a prison inmate tested positive. Before his arrest, the 37-year-old man lived in Bangkok and worked as a DJ in several bars.The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita as of September 3rd according to The New York Times: Wayne, TN. Chattahoochee, GA. Lincoln, AR. East Feliciana, LA. Radford, VA. Rosebud, MT. Clay, SD. Pawnee, KS. Dickens, TX. And Muskogee, OK. Countries with the most cases in the last 7 days per capita: Aruba, Turks and Caicos Islands, Maldives, Peru, Argentina, Bahrain, Bahamas, Israel, Costa Rica, and Brazil. There’ve been 6,149,265 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States and 186,785 deaths. The 10 states with highest cumulative case counts: California with 725,943. Texas with 645,422. Florida 637,013. New York 437,107. Georgia 277,288. Illinois 241,704. Arizona 203,953. New Jersey 192,973. North Carolina 172,201. And Tennessee with 159,546 confirmed cases. The 5 Countries with the most new cases for September 2nd: India 84,156. Brazil 44,728. United States 44,507. Argentina 12,026. And Spain 8,959. The top 10 countries with highest overall cumulative case counts: The United States, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Colombia overtakes South Africa, Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related on September 2nd: Texas 189. California 167. Florida 152. Georgia 73. Arizona 65. Ohio 46. Nevada 27. Illinois 24. Arkansas 20. And Tennessee 18. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Coronavirus 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Coronavirus 411 podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Number 3 in our Best of 2019 Countdown is Episode #7: John Martin on Meditation, Mindfulness, and Leadership.  In this episode, John Martin, the former Director at San Francisco International Airport shares about how meditation and mindfulness helped him to create an extraordinary organization.  3 Key Takeaways for Leaders from this Episode Meditation and Mindfulness are exceptional tools for remaining present and aligned with intention while facing the various challenges of leadership within the construction and airline industries. Leadership, dedication to partnering, and the values of kindness and caring help create a work environment that encourages and rewards creativity, open communication, trust, employee/customer satisfaction, and exceptional outcomes. Leaders don’t do. Leaders lead.   About John L. Martin John L. Martin was Airport Director at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from 1995-2016. His leadership leaves a legacy that lives on today. John was present as SFO underwent massive changes including a $3.5 billion dollar capital plan, the iconic International Terminal, and the BART extension into SFO. One of John’s colleagues describes his impact as “truly rare to find a visionary in the public sector.” John led his organization to become exceptional. John Martin and Sue Dyer have been friends working closely together for 20 years. How Did John Get Into Meditation? John started his meditation practice in 2001 a few months before 9/11 as a way to deal with the stress faced as CEO and for a more balanced life outside of work. Meditation practice is one of present awareness. Due to the tragedy of 9/11, SFO lost 40% of their customers and had to lay off 15% of their staff. Meditation helped John focus on facing challenges together with his team during that difficult time. Incorporating Meditation into Leadership A big part of meditation is becoming aware of the intentions guiding one’s actions. John incorporated basic intentions such as letting go of the past and future to focus on the present; the intention of kindness towards oneself and others; and focusing on caring, compassion, and exceptional outcomes to guide his leadership philosophy and approach. Meditation in Practice John would meditate after breakfast and at the end of each workday which looked to others as merely sitting quietly. Most people probably had no idea but might have noticed the benefits. This involves a sensation of “being in the body,” being present for the emotions and feelings at that moment and staying focused on the intentions of letting go, kindness and caring. There is a careful analysis of one’s reactions as you focus on ensuring actions are rooted in positive intentions as often as possible. Meditation in Action For the first 10 years as director, John wanted to be in control of everything – kind of like a superhero able to get everything done. The intention of letting go in the workplace involved letting go of excessive control to trust the staff more. John supported this intention by creating teams of staff members to look at best practices for serving guests, safety/security, environmental leadership, and creating a great place to work. The team began creating a vision with plans and goals. John realized that the greatest wisdom is with the collective; not from one individual leader. Great leaders recognize the greatest wisdom comes from the team overall. This insight helped create an environment of deeper trust where creativity could begin to flourish. Kindness in the Workplace Taking the time to connect with employees helped foster kindness in the workplace at SFO. John would walk around the airport and make personal connections with the 1800 employees from every field and background. This demonstrated that leadership cared about how they viewed SFO as a place to work. Kindness as a value began to crop up as a talking point in staff meetings. When kindness is present in the workplace, there is a deeper understanding of what people can do to work exceptionally within their jobs while supporting fellow teammates to be exceptional. Kindness goes hand in hand with transparency when sharing information and a willingness to bring forward challenges/problems. The team binds together as they work towards the vision they’ve created. How to Remain Mindful Under Pressure Acknowledge any emotions you’re experiencing. This does not mean shying away from direct communication or harsh realities, but understanding where you stand on the issue at hand and acting with appropriate intention. Sometimes work challenges elicit strong reactions. John would occasionally take a break or go on a walk to let the steam out and feel it. Making Difficult Decisions with Compassion SFO had to let 150 people (10% of workforce) go after 9/11. John and leadership were clear on the issues at hand and provided services to support those displaced individuals looking for new jobs or transfers wherever possible. For the first few months, John didn’t want to take those actions, but after receiving “wake up!” as advice from a trusted coworker, he found a way to make the difficult decision but in a way that was still kind and caring. This approach helped establish trust so people could tell the truth on issues moving forward. Biggest Challenges and How Intentions Helped Letting go means recognizing and accepting the present circumstance as it is. It is not useful to get caught up being angry or pointing fingers and blame. After 9/11, SFO was in a difficult position. United Airlines filed for bankruptcy and Southwest Airlines closed operations. The airport needed to cut costs and increase international travel. It was leaderships’ responsibility to communicate this vision to employees. As this vision became standard practice, it demonstrated that it was possible to cut costs and grow revenue which attracted new business such as Virgin Airline’s San Francisco headquarters. It also proved that it was possible to work towards a vision without knowing exactly how to get there. People started enjoying coming to work. Individual organizations melded into a universal team which created a sense of collaboration. Problem-solving became fun and creative solutions began to emerge. SFO became the first airport to provide innovate seating arrangements and high-end restroom finishes. They were the most successful airport in the country for sales in restaurants and shops, featured extraordinary artwork, and even built a yoga and meditation room. When people feel supported, heard, and work for a place they take pride in, they perform better. People want to be part of something exceptional. Why John is a Believer in Partnering John viewed attendance in Partnering sessions as a key role of being a leader. Leaders don’t do, leaders lead. By attending sessions as a leader, listening, supporting teamwork and open communication; these are key aspects of leadership. It sets the right tone, supports open communication and trust, shows a willingness to step in when there are problems, recognizes who is on board with the project, and by showing commitment and trust to the partnering process, others feel more supported. Contractor organizations also began to have their top executives present at partnering sessions resulting in improved project outcomes. It is important to have every level of the organization involved in partnering. John’s Most Challenging and Learning Opportunity The crash of the Asiana was one of the most challenging times in John’s career as Airport Director. He recounts being home weeding his front yard when he received a text message about the crash. John changed clothes and drove down to the airport, seeing ambulances on the freeway. He felt great concern for what had happened. At the time, John knew little about what was going on. He expected to jump in immediately on an operational level but saw that the team was seamlessly working together to save lives and deal with the immediate crisis of that crash (not just operations staff but SF Police and Fire Departments, Federal Aviation Administration, TSA, FBI, Customs, Border Patrol, airline representatives, IT, finance, engineering, etc). John felt deep gratitude and recognition of the great workplace that had been created to facilitate this trust and communication. His focus shifted to making sure pieces were in place to get the airport reopened as quickly as possible. John and airport officials had a press conference 4-5 hours after the wreck with 100+ reporters at the event. He didn’t know all the details, but knew being present and clear about what was going on would help all the viewers, concerned citizens, and passenger family members. Afterward, SFO entered into a lessons learned phase. The aviation industry became safer and commercial crashes are now very rare in the U.S. Listener Resources Meditation: John suggests classes with hands-on learning from a teacher with supplemental reading is the best way to learn how to practice meditation. Just picking up a book and reading about meditation is not enough, a teacher is important. Books: Partner Your Project  by Sue Dyer Good To Great affiliate link) by Jim Collins (every member of management staff was required to read it at SFO) Kindle Audible Hardback Award PDF Magazine Cover PDF John’s Parting Advice Watch and pay attention to insights and aha moments! Let those in deeply and follow them. Leaders don’t do, leaders lead – The less John did, he realized, the better things ran. John’s biggest mistakes came from acting on things not consistent with his own instinct. Workplace environment really matters – Supporting a healthy workplace environment, open communication, and caring for employees is massively important. Actions matter – Actions rooted in caring, kindness, and wisdom and that support creativity exceptional service/delivery, creating an exceptional airport for guests, passengers, environmental leadership, and workplace environment. Beneath every action is an intention – Staying in touch with intentions, by checking and rechecking, builds a framework of understanding. Partnering provides a model for understanding, behavior, bringing people together on construction projects, and as a leader leading the larger organization and airport community. Be exceptional – Everyone wants to work for an organization that is exceptional. Get in Contact with John Martin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-l-martin-0bb47b107/ Dream teams don’t just happen, they are built one step at a time. We hope you’ll join us next Monday at 4 A.M. PST for the Construction Dream Team Podcast Best of 2019 Countdown Episode Number 4!  Visit ConstructionDreamTeam.com to sign up for our newsletter and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify!

Be like Viktor Navorski and stick around, because this week, we're talking about The Terminal (2004). I'm joined by comedians Charlie Mihelich (@charlesmihelich) & Ele Woods (@elewoods55) for this very fun chat about Tom Hanks' performance of a man stuck in the International Terminal at JFK Airport. Don't chit and eat to bite this episode, and let me know how much you love that goat @youvegothanks.  — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

Roma, the black and white Mexican film about a young domestic worker in Mexico City in the 1970s, won Best Film at the Baftas on Sunday and is up for the same at the Oscars. The film's producer, Gabriela Rodriguez, talks about the background to director Alfonso Cuarón's personal project which draws on his own childhood, and discusses their working relationship. The death has been announced of the acclaimed author Andrea Levy. Her fiction, including the Orange Prize-winning Small Island and the Man Booker-longlisted and recently televised The Long Song, chronicled the experience of generations from the Caribbean who lived through slavery and emigration. Her friend and fellow writer Louise Doughty pays tribute. The architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw's buildings include the Eden Project, the International Terminal at Waterloo Station and the National Space Centre in Leicester. He is one of a group of architects including Terry Farrell, Richard Rogers and Norman Foster who became the leading architects of the late 20th century not just in Britain but around the world. He discusses his long career in the week that he's been awarded the 2019 Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects.Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Sarah JohnsonMain image: Roma Photo credit: Netflix

 3 Key Takeaways for Leaders from this Episode Meditation and Mindfulness are exceptional tools for remaining present and aligned with intention while facing the various challenges of leadership within the construction and airline industries. Leadership dedication to partnering and the values of kindness and caring help create a work environment that encourages and rewards creativity, open communication, trust, employee/customer satisfaction, and exceptional outcomes. Leaders don't do. Leaders lead. Thank you for tuning into Episode 7 Construction Nation! The following notes are a transcription from the conversation that took place between Sue Dyer, president of OrgMetrics LLC and John Martin, retired airport director at San Francisco International Airport. Enjoy! About John L. Martin John L. Martin was Airport Director at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from 1995-2016. His leadership leaves a legacy that lives on today. John was present as SFO underwent massive changes including a $3.5 billion dollar capital plan, the iconic International Terminal, and BART Extension. One of John's colleagues describes his impact as "truly rare to find a visionary in the public sector." John led his organization to become exceptional. John Martin and Sue Dyer have been friends working closely together for 20 years. How did John get into meditation? John started his meditation practice in 2001 a few months before 9/11 as a way to deal with the stress faced as CEO and as a calling for a more balanced life outside of work. Meditation practice is one of present awareness. Due to the tragedy of 9/11, SFO lost 40% of their customers and had to lay off 15% of their staff. Meditation helped John focus on facing challenges together with his team during that difficult time. Incorporating meditation into leadership A big part of meditation is becoming aware of the intentions guiding one's actions. John incorporated basic intentions such as letting go of the past and future to focus on the present, the intention of kindness towards oneself and others, and focusing on caring, compassion, and exceptional outcomes to guide his leadership philosophy and approach. Meditation in practice John would meditate after breakfast and at the end of each workday which looked to others as merely sitting quietly. Most people probably had no idea but might have noticed the benefits. This involves a sensation of "being in the body"; being present for the emotions and feelings at that moment and staying focused on the intentions of letting go, kindness and caring. There is a careful analysis of one's reactions as you focus on ensuring actions are rooted in positive intentions as often as possible. Meditation in action For the first 10 years as director, John wanted to be in control of everything - kind of like a superhero able to get everything done. The intention of letting go in the workplace involved letting go of excessive control to trust the staff more. John supported this intention by creating teams of staff members to look at best practices for serving guests, safety/security, environmental leadership, and creating a great place to work. The team began creating a vision with plans and goals. John realized that the greatest wisdom is with the collective; not from one individual leader. Great leaders recognize the greatest wisdom comes from the team overall. This insight helped create an environment of deeper trust where creativity could begin to flourish. Kindness in the workplace Taking the time to connect with employees helped foster kindness in the workplace at SFO. John would walk around the airport and make personal connections with the 1800 employees from every field and background. This demonstrated that leadership cared about how they viewed SFO as a place to work. Kindness as a value began to crop up as a talking point in staff meetings. When kindness is present in the workplace, there is a deeper understanding of what people can do to work exceptionally within their jobs while supporting fellow teammates to be exceptional. Kindness goes hand in hand with transparency when sharing information and a willingness to bring forward challenges/problems. The team binds together as they work towards the vision they've created.  How to remain mindful under pressure Acknowledge any emotions you're experiencing. This does not mean shying away from direct communication or harsh realities, but understanding where you stand on the issue at hand and acting with appropriate intention. Sometimes work challenges elicit strong reactions. John would occasionally take a break or go on a walk to let the steam out and feel it. Making difficult decisions with compassion SFO had to let 150 people (10% of workforce) go after 9/11. John and leadership were clear on the issues at hand and provided services to support those displaced individuals looking for new jobs or transfers wherever possible. For the first few months, John didn't want to take those actions, but after receiving "wake up!" as advice from a trusted coworker, he found a way to make the difficult decision but in a way that was still kind and caring. This approach helped establish trust so people could tell the truth on issues moving forward.  Biggest challenges and how intentions helped Letting go means recognizing and accepting the present circumstance as it is. It is not useful to get caught up being angry or pointing fingers and blame. After 9/11, SFO was in a difficult position. United Airlines filed for bankruptcy and SouthWest closed operations. The airport needed to cut costs and increase international travel. It was leaderships' responsibility to communicate this vision to employees. As this vision became standard practice, it demonstrated that it was possible to cut costs and grow revenue which attracted new business such as Virgin Airline's San Francisco headquarters. It also proved that it was possible to work towards a vision without knowing exactly how to get there. People started enjoying coming to work. Individual organizations melded into a universal team which created a sense of collaboration. Problem-solving became fun and creative solutions began to emerge. SFO became the first airport to provide innovate seating arrangements, high-end restroom finishes, was the most successful airport in the country for sales in restaurants and shops, featured extraordinary artwork, and even built a yoga and meditation room. When people feel supported, heard, and working for a place they take pride in, they perform better. People want to be part of something exceptional. Why John is a believer in Partnering John viewed attendance in partnering sessions as a key role of being a leader. Leaders don't do, leaders lead. By attending sessions as a leader, listening, supporting teamwork and open communication; these are key aspects of leadership. It sets the right tone, supports open communication and trust, shows a willingness to step in when there are problems, recognizes who is on board with the project, and by showing commitment and trust to the partnering process, others feel more supported. Contractor organizations also began to have their top executives present at partnering sessions resulting in improved project outcomes. It is important to have every level of the organization involved in partnering.  Crash of the Asiana The crash of the Asiana was one of the most challenging times in John's career as airport director. He recounts being home weeding his front yard when he received a text message about the crash. John changed clothes and drove down to the airport, seeing ambulances on the freeway. He felt great concern for what had happened. At the time, John knew little about what was going on. He expected to jump in immediately on an operational level but saw that the team was seamlessly working together to save lives and deal with the immediate crisis of that crash (not just operations staff but SF police and fire departments, Federal Aviation Administration, TSA, FBI, customs, border patrol, airline representatives, IT, finance, engineering, etc). John felt deep gratitude and recognition of the great workplace that had been created to facilitate this trust and communication. His focus shifted to making sure pieces were in place to get the airport reopened as quickly as possible. John and airport officials had a press conference 4-5 hours after the wreck with 100+ reporters at the event. He didn't know all the details, but knew being present and clear about what was going on would help all the viewers, concerned citizens, and passenger family members. Afterward, SFO entered into a lessons learned phase. The airline became safer and commercial crashes are now very rare in the U.S. Listener Resources Meditation: John suggests classes with hands-on learning from a teacher with supplemental reading is the best way to learn how to practice meditation. Just picking up a book and reading about meditation is not enough, a teacher is important. Books: Partner Your Project by Sue Dyer Good To Great by Jim Collins (every member of management staff was required to read it at SFO) Parting Advice Watch and pay attention to insights and aha moments! Let those in deeply and follow them. Leaders don't' do, leaders lead. The less John did, he realized, the better things ran. John's biggest mistakes came from acting on things not consistent with his own instinct. Workplace environment really matters. Supporting a healthy workplace environment, open communication, and that employees are cared for are massively important. Actions matter. Actions rooted in caring, kindness, and wisdom that support creativity, exceptional service/delivery, an exceptional airport for guests, passengers, environmental leadership, and workplace environment. Beneath every action is an intention. Staying in touch with intentions, by checking and rechecking, builds a framework of understanding. Partnering provides a model for understanding, behavior, bringing people together on construction projects, and as a leader leading the larger organization and airport community. Be exceptional. Everyone wants to work for an organization that is exceptional. Get in Contact with John Martin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-l-martin-0bb47b107/   Please SUBSCRIBE to Construction Dream Team on iTunes or Stitcher and leave a 5-star review!

In this episode, Chellie is joined by Nicole Maddox, who oversees airport operations at PHL’s International Terminal, A-West. Nicole shared the many components that go into make every international flight takeoff and landing a success, and result in creating a positive experience for passengers. To learn more about Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org

November 28, 2013 0312 Greenwich Mean Time West 87 Degrees Altitude 4000 Feet 3 As we continued westward, we maintained radio contact with other aircraft on 123.45. It appeared that the entire electrical grid for the United States was wiped out. No one had any idea what caused it or how long it would take for the system to be restored. It seemed pretty clear to us that once we were on the ground, it would be quite a while before we would be able to travel anywhere. This was a major concern for Jim and me. While Mark lived locally, in Schaumburg, Jim and I were both commuters, from Denver. Initially, we discussed perhaps renting a car and driving from Chicago to Denver, then reality set in. Without electricity, it would be impossible to rent a car or conduct virtually any other type of financial transaction, since pretty much everything is done with computers and internet connections. And, even if we could get our hands on a car, we wouldn’t be able to reach Denver on a single tank of gas. The previous year’s aftermath of Hurricane Sandy demonstrated how fragile the fuel infrastructure is. Without electrical power, there was no way we would be able to refuel enroute from Chicago to Denver. So driving home was out of the question. Mark listened to us discussing our predicament, and finally chimed in. “Hey, guys, you can stay at my house.” I wanted to at least make an effort to object, but it would have been totally transparent. He offered his help, and we needed it badly. We accepted his offer. I momentarily felt sorry for his wife and kids. They were expecting Mark to be coming home to their own rescue, and here he would be dragging complete strangers with him. And, with all communications out, there wouldn’t even be any way for him to give them a heads up. We allowed our FMC to guide us to O’Hare, and set up for a visual approach to Runway 32 Left. I configured the aircraft a bit early, so that we could see if all of the onboard equipment was operating normally. Everything worked pretty much as advertised except for the autobrakes. The Autobrake System was designed to automatically apply the brakes to slow the airplane at a predetermined, pilot-selectable deceleration level upon landing. It wouldn’t be a problem to use manual brakes and get the airplane stopped on the runway. What concerned me more was the potential for the Anti-skid System to also malfunction, so I would need to be extra careful with manual braking, since I would be the human-powered antiskid. Still, not a problem. I easily picked out the landmarks along the shoreline of Lake Michigan and set myself up on a long straight-in final approach to Runway 32 Left, using the TCAS to give myself five miles spacing on the aircraft ahead of me. When I was on a three-mile final, I gave a quick call on 123.45, then on 121.5. “WorldJet Airways 407 on three-mile final to three-two left.” On short final, I looked over toward the control tower to see if they would flash a green light at me, the backup system to provide landing authorization. Nothing. There was no way to know if there was even anyone in the tower. I wouldn’t have blamed them if they had abandoned the tower hours ago, since there was nothing they could accomplish without any form of communications capability. After we landed, I cleared the runway and shut down the left engine. My weight was light enough that a one-engine taxi would be no problem, and I wanted to save as much fuel as I could, to operate the APU if necessary. The Auxiliary Power Unit would provide electrical power and air for heating and cooling, if we needed to be self-sufficient for a while, such as remote parking. We proceeded along the outer taxiway in a counter-clockwise direction to the International Terminal, the only terminal authorized for flights originating out of the United States. I knew from previous experience, inner taxiway goes clockwise, outer taxiway goes counter-clockwise. I just hoped the other airplanes on the ground knew it also. And there were a lot of airplanes. They were everywhere. From what I could see at the concourses of the main terminal, every parking spot was occupied, probably by aircraft that were on the gate when the power failed. Frequency 123.45 became the de-facto CB radio, with everyone chiming in on their location and intentions. I could see that there were some open gates at the International Terminal, but the automatic Accu-Park parking system would, obviously, be inoperative. I picked an empty gate, turned in along the lead-in line painted on the tarmac, and slowly approached the gate. As I got closer, I reached up to the overhead panel and started the APU. Just as I was about to slow to a stop, I saw a mechanic running toward our parking spot, with directional wands in his hands. As he got to our gate, he started marshaling me to the parking spot. When he gave me the “stop” signal, I set the brakes, confirmed that the APU was running, and shut down the right engine. The mechanic plugged his headset into the communication jack in the nose wheel well. “Welcome to Chicago, Captain. We’ve had an exciting day!” “So have we. Can you fill me in on what’s going on?” I asked. “About five hours ago, a huge sun spot storm knocked out all power, pretty much all over the world, as far as we can tell. Internet, phone lines, everything is out. All of our electronics are fried. The only radios that work are the hand-held transceivers that were in the garage and the baggage sorting area. Not very many. Let me ask you something, Captain. How much fuel do you have?” “Twenty-two thousand pounds. Why?” “We’re trying to get an idea how much fuel we have if we need to rob one airplane to fuel another. I’m going to be off headset for a little while to try to get some boarding stairs hooked up to door six left.” “Why can’t we hook up the loading bridge?” “The terminal backup power is out, and the loading bridge needs power to position it up to the airplane. Also, even if we had the bridge up to the airplane, we couldn’t use it without power, because the auto-leveler wouldn’t work.” Of course – the auto-leveler. As people enter or leave an airplane, the weight of the airplane changes, and the auto-leveler adjusts the height of the loading bridge so that it remains at the height of the bottom of the aircraft door. When you offload over two hundred people, the aircraft can raise as much as three feet. So we waited for portable stairs. At least we had the APU, so we could have electrical power for lighting and services, such as toilet operation. And heating. The sun was starting to go down, and the temperature was dropping quickly. After about an hour, portable stairs were positioned at door four left, and everyone slowly deplaned. It took about forty minutes for everyone to deplane, with all of their carry-on luggage. When everyone was off, I shut down the APU, turned off the Battery Switch, and headed to the back of the airplane, where the stairs were located. The Captain is always the last to leave. No telling when I’d be flying this baby again. By now it was dark inside the airplane, and I reached into my flight bag, pulled out my new LED flashlight, and pressed the switch. Nothing. I cycled the switch a few more times, with the same results. About this time, the mechanic had entered the plane to make sure everyone had gotten off okay. His flashlight was working fine. “Is that an LED light, Captain?” “Yes, but it’s not working.” “The radiation has wiped out pretty much all the LEDs. If you have HID headlights in your car, they won’t work, either. As far as I can tell, most of the cars are operating okay, though.” “Thanks for your help. We have a good ship. The only squawk we have is the autobrakes aren’t working. Other than that, clean bird.” “Good to hear, Captain. Have a safe trip home.” A safe trip home. With no way to communicate to the airline planning department, no way to flight plan without weather information, no way for the airline to even know where its planes or pilots were located, no way to communicate to the flight crews or passengers, and a winter storm approaching, a safe trip home would be nice. Really nice. But it wouldn’t be happening very soon.

John L. Martin has served as Airport Director of SFO since 1995. Prior to becoming Director, he served as the Airport’s Deputy Director for Business and Finance and has worked for the Airport Commission since 1981. He received a Masters Degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lawrence University. During his tenure as Airport Director, Mr. Martin oversaw one of the largest public works projects in the country at the time – the $2.4 billion SFO Master Plan, which included the construction of the now iconic International Terminal, a BART station linking the Airport to the Bay Area and a light-rail system connecting all terminals. Recent SFO accomplishments include the completion of Terminal 2, the first and only LEED Gold terminal in the United States, being designated by the San Francisco Business Times as the healthiest places to work among large companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and being named one of the best airports in North America by the international Skytrax survey.

This week Sue Lawley's castaway is the architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw. An interest in engineering runs in the Grimshaw genes - one great-grandfather was responsible for seeing a proper drainage and sanitation system installed in Dublin, while another built dams in Egypt. Nicholas inherited an enormous Meccano set and showed an early interest in construction - his passions were building tree houses and boats. One of his nicknames is 'Meccano man' because of his designs with exposed steel supports. In the past 12 years his work has become more widely known and includes the International Terminal at Waterloo, the British Pavilion, for Seville's Expo '92 and, most significantly, the Eden Project. He's just finished the redevelopment of the Roman Baths at Bath and is now working on Battersea Power Station. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Prelude to Cello Suite No.4 by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: The complete works by Patrick O'Brien Luxury: RIBA drawings collection

This week Sue Lawley's castaway is the architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw. An interest in engineering runs in the Grimshaw genes - one great-grandfather was responsible for seeing a proper drainage and sanitation system installed in Dublin, while another built dams in Egypt. Nicholas inherited an enormous Meccano set and showed an early interest in construction - his passions were building tree houses and boats. One of his nicknames is 'Meccano man' because of his designs with exposed steel supports. In the past 12 years his work has become more widely known and includes the International Terminal at Waterloo, the British Pavilion, for Seville's Expo '92 and, most significantly, the Eden Project. He's just finished the redevelopment of the Roman Baths at Bath and is now working on Battersea Power Station.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Prelude to Cello Suite No.4 by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: The complete works by Patrick O'Brien Luxury: RIBA drawings collection