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Posted By: Ed McCollum

In a strange and twisted way, it is because of 9|11 that I am in Omaha. I'd worked in advertising agencies in Lincoln, NE since 1984, moving up from finish artist to creative director. The largest account for the agency I worked for at the time was a manufacturer of small jet aircraft. On 9/13, they pulled their account and ceased to advertise, thinking it was either bad business or in poor taste. I became one of nine (out of 74) to soon be left without a job. So I accepted the position of creative director for a national provider of services for the mentally retarded/developmentally disabled in Omaha. I write and do the layout of all publications, appeals, etc. . Not quite the same as working in the for-profit world, and funds for card purchases have dwindled to nothing. But my family is safe, we eat and have a great place to live. When it comes down to it, that is what is important.