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  • Published on Aug 7, 2018

    Amtrak to stop delivering Toys for Tots, but charity's CEO says program 'will make it work' somehow

    Program run by the U.S. Marines doesn't fit with new charter train policies; reaction from retired Lieutenant General Pete Osman, president and CEO of Toys for Tots Foundation. Toys for Tots is scrambling to figure out how it will deliver toys to …

    Source: FOX News
  • Published on Apr 4, 2018

    Amtrak impact would be felt regionwide

    BRISTOL, Tenn. — The impact of extending passenger rail service to the Twin City would be felt far beyond its borders. That was the general message Tuesday to consultants developing an economic impact study of what Amtrak service might mean to this area …

    Source: heraldcourier.com
  • Published on Jan 15, 2018

    James "Wesley" Smith

    • Today at 2:43 PM KINGSPORT - James “Wesley” Smith, 85, Kingsport, passed away on January 14, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson disease.  He was born in Scott County, VA on March 15, 1932.  Wesley joined the U.S. Air Force where he gained the rank …

    Source: Kingsport Times News
  • Published on Jan 11, 2018

    Our view: The time has come for passenger trains to return to Bristol

    News this week that Bristol, Virginia, is again looking at the feasibility of re-establishing passenger rail service connecting the Mountain Empire to Roanoke raises hopes among community leaders and potential passengers that the idea might finally come …

    Source: heraldcourier.com
  • Published on Jan 6, 2018

    Missouri man who carried out Amtrak attack faces terrorism charges, FBI say

    Taylor Michael Wilson, who stopped an Amtrak train in October, was accused by the FBI of being a white supremacist.  (FOX2NOW) A Missouri man whose bizarre antics on an Amtrak train in October landed him in jail now faces terrorism charges. Taylor Michael …

    Source: WGMD
  • Published on Dec 18, 2017

    Amtrak train derails in Washington state

    Updated: Monday, December 18 2017 12:21 PM EST2017-12-18 17:21:02 GMT ESPN President John Skipper says he is resigning to take care of a substance abuse problem.  ESPN President John Skipper says he is resigning to take care of a substance abuse problem.  …

    Source: MSNBC
  • Published on Nov 6, 2017

    New rail tech supports Tennessee first responders

    Want to submit your letter to the editor? Here is how. Wochit As a retired fire chief and current public safety adviser, I know how important it is for first responders to have the ability to adapt quickly in an emergency situation. Frequent hands-on …

    Source: Tennessean
  • Published on Oct 31, 2017

    Bristol delegation attends Roanoke Amtrak celebration

    BRISTOL, Va. — A Twin City delegation attended Monday’s ceremony welcoming Amtrak to Roanoke, in a continuing effort to try and attract passenger rail service here. Bristol Virginia Councilman Archie Hubbard and Vice Mayor Kevin Wingard attended the noon …

    Source: heraldcourier.com
  • Published on Apr 17, 2018

    FTA puts the call out for state safety orgs

    With help from Brianna Gurciullo and Stephanie Beasley DON’T SAY I DIDN’T WARN YA: The FTA is on a publicity blitz as the deadline approaches for states with rail transit agencies operating within their borders to have their safety oversight programs …

    Source: The Politico
  • Published on Jun 1, 2017

    Volunteer state should volunteer with Amtrak

    The only thing louder than the whistle of an Amtrak train right now is Bristolians’ excitement over the successful results of the passenger rail service feasibility study. We are finally seeing notable progress on the proposed expansion of commuter train …

    Source: heraldcourier.com
  • Published on May 30, 2017

    New Orleans, federal budget proposals put brakes on hurricane evacuations by train

    With hurricane season starting Thursday (June 1), New Orleans officials have sought to assure residents that the city's evacuation plans are ready to go in case of a major hurricane. But there's one form of transportation residents won't be …

    Source: Everything New Orleans
  • Published on Apr 9, 2017

    The New York train derailment highlights a $120 billion problem in the US transport system

    Passengers face delays after a commuter train derailment inside New York City's Penn Station. Seth Wenig/AP When a train jumped the tracks this past week at New York's Penn Station, the seemingly minor accident led to a cascade of exasperating …

    Source: Business Insider
  • Published on Feb 17, 2017

    Amtrak officer charged with killing unarmed man in Chicago

    Updated 4:43 pm, Friday, February 17, 2017 This undated photo provided by the Chicago Police Department shows LaRoyce Tankson. Prosecutors have charged Tankson, an Amtrak police officer in the shooting death of a Minneapolis man outside Chicago's …

    Source: Beaumont Enterprise
  • Published on Feb 17, 2017

    Amtrak officer charged with killing unarmed man in

    (AP) An Amtrak police officer charged in the shooting death of an unarmed Minneapolis man outside Chicago's Union Station was ordered held on $250,000 bail Friday. LaRoyce Tankson, 31, is charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 8 shooting of …

    Source: Central Florida News 13
  • Published on Feb 17, 2017

    The Latest: Judge orders $250,000 bail for Amtrak

    (AP) The Latest on charges against an Amtrak officer in Chicago for the shooting death of a Minneapolis man (all times local): 3:10 p.m. A judge has ordered an Amtrak police officer held on $250,000 bail in the shooting death of a Minneapolis man outside …

    Source: Central Florida News 13
  • Published on Feb 17, 2017

    Amtrak Officer Charged in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Man

    Prosecutors charged an Amtrak transit officer with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of an unarmed Minneapolis man outside Chicago's Union Station on Feb. 10. LaRoyce Tankson, 31, turned himself in to law enforcement …

    Source: NBCNews
  • Published on Feb 17, 2017

    The Latest: Judge orders $250,000 bail for Amtrak officer

    The Associated Press Published: February 17, 2017, 4:12 pm Updated: February 17, 2017, 4:13 pm CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on charges against an Amtrak officer in Chicago for the shooting death of a Minneapolis man (all times local): 3:10 p.m. A judge has …

    Source: WCBD
  • Published on Feb 17, 2017

    Amtrak officer charged with shooting unarmed man in Chicago

    CHICAGO (AP) -- An Amtrak police officer charged in the shooting death of an unarmed Minneapolis man outside Chicago's Union Station was ordered held on $250,000 bail Friday. LaRoyce Tankson, 31, is charged in the Feb. 8 shooting of 25-year-old Chad …

    Source: AP News / Indystar
  • Published on Feb 17, 2017

    Amtrak officer faces murder charge in fatal Chicago shooting

    CHICAGO (AP) -- Prosecutors have charged an Amtrak police officer in the shooting death of a Minneapolis man outside Chicago's Union Station. The Cook County State's Attorney's office announced Friday that 31-year-old LaRoyce Tankson …

    Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
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The Quest for Spirituality in Modern Art

Date: 17-Aug-18 to 17-Aug-18
Location: United Kingdom
The spiritual quest is deeply embedded in the adventurous paths pursued by a number of artists during the 19th and 20th centuries. From Novalis, with his all-embracing concept of poetry, to surrealism with its discovery of the world of dreams, we find artists attempting to explore the mysteries of the night, as a symbol of the infinite.

OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market

Date: 11-Sep-18 to 13-Sep-18
Location: Moscow / Russia
OTDYKH Travel Market is Russia’s leading travel and tourism event, which combines Exhibition and International Tourism Forum. The word OTDYKH means “leisure”, which is exactly the central aspiration of this fair. The annually occurring travel event in Moscow is the perfect start for the upcoming winter season on the Russian inbound and outbound market. The new three days format, introduced last year, received a very positive feedback from all participants. The exhibition was very busy all three days. It was attended by a record-breaking number of qualified visitors and regional buyers. Over 130 hosted regional travel agencies from all big Russian regions incl. Samara, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Saint Petersburg, Ufa etc. were welcomed by exhibitors at their national stands. The ...

The 6th International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management (ICOHT 2018)

Date: 14-Sep-18 to 15-Sep-18
Location: Colombo / Sri Lanka
“ Innovative Strategies in Hospitality & Tourism Management ” The 6th International Conference on Hospitality & Tourism (ICOHT 2018) invites hospitality industry leaders, educators, researchers, scholars and members of professional bodies to send their abstracts for the conference on theme of “Innovative Strategies in Hospitality & Tourism Management” to be held from 14th and 15th September 2018 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Visit here: https://tourismconference.co/call-for-papers/

Yellow: A Creative Technology Summit

Date: 14-Sep-18 to 14-Sep-18
Location: United States
Come with Questions. Walk Away with Action. VR, Fashion, Event Planning, Culinary Art. Brand Development, Creative Education and more. Join us September 14, 2018 at Vandalia Tower St. Paul, MN--for an exploratory day of #creativetech applications from leading creatives and technologists #spreadyellow www.monicatdata.com/yellowsummit Session Detail:  www.monicatdata.com/yellowsessions Opening Performance by Vie Boheme Yellow Summit Speakers:  Jenny Dorsey: Keynote Presentation: Why Food Should Be A Champion for Social Change   Food very well may be the oldest form of art, and to this day remains a visceral experience during every interaction. Jenny specializes in fusing culinary arts with social concepts and emerging technology, especially AR/VR. She believe's food is one of ...

Better Living Eco-Green-Solar Expo

Date: 21-Sep-18 to 23-Sep-18
Location: United States
​ ABOUT US​​: ​Managed by Innovative Event Concept LLC, The Better Living Eco-Green & Solar Expo are Regional shows that aim to bring local and regional businesses together with consumers for the sole purpose of exposing consumers to Eco-Green and Solar companies products and services, geared towards saving the environment through the use of Green Products. Some of the long term benefits are a healthier environment and increase financial saving for U.S consumers. At the Better Living Eco-Green & Solar Expo our goal is to excel in all areas. We take tremendous pride in producing quality shows. Our goal is to help businesses thrive. We provide a venue and an inexpensive way of advertising that will bring customer directly to you at the Expos! No other form of ...

Alameda Legacy Home Tour, Sunday September 23

Date: 23-Sep-18 to 23-Sep-18
Location: United States
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the interior of six splendid historic homes in Alameda's Gold Coast. Everyone is welcome! Park your car and walk or ride a bike to each location through neighborhoods rich in architectural heritage. Listen to live period music as you stroll through lush garden settings and beautiful interiors, as docents dressed in period clothing will welcome and guide you through it all. And find resources and answers to your own preservation and restoration work.

World Summit on Accessible Tourism Destinations for All, Brussels 2018

Date: 01-Oct-18 to 02-Oct-18
Location: Brussels / Belgium
Key objectives of this year's edition are innovations and best practices for the development of accessible destinations for all. The objectives will be linked to three major aspects of the accessible tourism chain: • BUILD – Availability of accessible infrastructures. • PROMOTE – Knowledge & best practice sharing in the field of inclusive tourism. • WELCOME – Guarantee of quality service for all thanks to specific training programmes. In conjunction with the summit, an exhibition focusing on ‘Accessible Leisure and Holiday’ will be hosted, allowing participants to discover and promote accessible tourist destinations in Europe and the rest of the world.

EyeforTravel North America

Date: 18-Oct-18 to 19-Oct-18
Location: Las Vegas / United States
Bringing together travel's most influential executives to discuss the industry's pressing questions. The summit will cover distribution, marketing, travel technology, data analytics, revenue management, partnerships and more! Discover the formula to own the booking. The business models of travel brands are constantly changing to reflect new technology and consumer trends. Be part of the evolving conversation at EyeforTravel North America 2018. Join over 400 attendees as we tackle challenges and work towards one common goal: delivering a friction-less customer experience.

Architecture Walking Tour: Concrete Futures, Poplar

Date: 27-Oct-18 to 27-Oct-18
Location: London / United Kingdom
Balfron Tower and Robin Hood Gardens Estate are two of the best known examples of Brutalism in East London. This tour will look at the architecture and utopian ambitions of these two great social housing projects and discuss how their futures are now diverging, with one undergoing refurbishment and the other demolition. The tour will be led by photographer Anthony Palmer.
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