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Conference Circuit: Linguistic Society of America

Associations Now

The Linguistic Society of America’ s 2019 Annual Meeting begins January 3 in New York City. More than 1,000 linguistic scholars and students are headed to the Big Apple in the new year to discuss cutting-edge research focused on the scientific study of language, get to know colleagues, and honor leaders in the field.

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Metro-North Crash Intensifies Calls for Improved Safety, Funding

Associations Now

As the investigation of the deadly New York City train derailment this week continues, transportation regulators and industry groups have zeroed in on the issue of safety—specifically, the funding and technology needed to make commuter rail travel more secure. In May, two trains collided on a stretch of track in Connecticut.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth Kanter

First, no trains, buses, or planes moved to or from New York City. But when that system failed too, I realized I had not bothered to get the street address of where they would be. From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston. I wanted to get them to safety.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

Right now, take New York City. New Jersey – 8.9 Connecticut – 3.5 Here’s the Biggest Thing to Worry About With Coronavirus (source: NY Times) March 12, 2020 – […] Italy, especially Northern Italy, has a solid health care system. So people say arbitrarily. Well, in two weeks, we’re going to be okay””.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

Right now, take New York City. New Jersey – 8.9 Connecticut – 3.5 Here’s the Biggest Thing to Worry About With Coronavirus (source: NY Times) March 12, 2020 – […] Italy, especially Northern Italy, has a solid health care system. So people say arbitrarily. Well, in two weeks, we’re going to be okay””.