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  • Anniversary of Marathon Bombings Marked in Boston and Nationwide

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, April 15, 2014, — On a rainy and windy day in Boston, ceremonies marking one year anniversary were held in Boston and across the nation. Bombing victims Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, Martin Richard, and MIT police officer Sean Collier were remembered with a moment of silence at around 2:46 PM at a ceremony near the Boston Marathon finish line in front of Boston Public Library.
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    (L to R)Mayors Menino, Walsh, Vice President Biden and Gov. Patrick observe a moment of silence near Boston Marathon finish line on April 15, 2014.
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  • Ing Foundation’s Week-long Visit Attracts Go Players at Top US Colleges

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Cambridge, Mass. April 2, 2014, — Go, also known as Weiqi, is an ancient Chinese board game that attracts some of the smartest players. When you look for the best US collegiate Go players, look no further than Harvard and MIT.
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    Group picture of ACGA organizers, Ing Ming Hao (fourth from right in back row) and members of the Chinese delegation at Go Expo (provided by Min Xiao).
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  • Making a Splash! — Pictures from Optima Synchro Show

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Andover, Mass., March 31, 2014, — Optima Synchro hosted an annual Synchro Show at Greater Lawrence Technical High School recently. Hundreds of proud parents and friends packed the benches on the side the swimming pool, and applauded loudly during the 90-minute show.
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    Young swimmers of Optima Synchro club applauded the coaching team at end of the show (photo by David Li).
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  • Swimmer Helen Zhou of Westford Made to Team USA

    By Justine Wang, bostonese.com

    Boston, March 15, 2014, — Helen Zhou of Westford, Mass. was recently named to 2014 U.S. 12 and Under National squad by USA Synchro following selection trials in Pleasant Hills, Calif. Eleven-year-old Helen Zhou is a 7th grader at Westford Stony Brook middle school.
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    Helen with her coach Svetlana Malinovskaya, who was recently named 13-15 National Team Coach (photos provided by Yuhong Yin).
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  • SCA-5 Townhall Meeting in Cupertino Draws Protesters

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Hundreds of Silicon Valley Asian American residents attended the Senate Constitution Amendment No. 5(SCA-5) townhall meeting at Cupertino Community Hall in the afternoon of March 2, 2014. The townhall meeting was moderated by Dr. Albert Wang, APAPA Chair. The four panelists were Bob Huff, State Senator, Lin-chi Wang, Past Chair, Ethnic Studies Dept, UC Berkeley, David Lehrer, President, Community Advocates, and Henry Der, past Deputy Superintendent, California Department of Education.
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    Two students hold up a sign outside Cupertino Community Hall (provided by Chinese United).
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  • China’s First Lady in Cartoons and Oil Painting

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 27, 2014, 2014, — Peng Liyuan became China’s First Lady when her husband Xi jinping was elected to be the President of China at National People’s Congress in March 2013. She has gained world-wide popularity as she traveled with President Xi on diplomatic missions.

    The following is some cartoons by Peng Zhangzheng showing the First Lady in different outfits. The cartoon artist, a 35-year-old woman in Hunan province, has been a fan of the First Lady for many years.
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  • “Latest Cancer Updates from John Hopkins” – WeChat Post Based on Email Hoax

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    I read the Chinese version of the “CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS” Email when a couple of my friends shared an article on WeChat, a popular social media mobile app. The article had 16 cancer prevention suggestions in both English and Chinese. It was published on Feb. 10, 2014 on WeChat public platform by Health Must-Read (健康必读).
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  • Mayor Christenson Attends “Cultures of China, Festival of spring”

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 19, 2014, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson was among 1000 people who packed John Hancock Hall in Boston Back Bay Sunday, Feb. 16, evening. They enjoyed the performances by top singers and dancers from China at the “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” show, presented by Asian Cultural Center. Mayor Christenson watched the performance together with Council General Sun Guoxiang of Chinese Consulate in New York City.
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    Mayor Christenson (right) and Mr. Yunzhao Hu (left) pose for a picture (photo by David Li).
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  • Videos of Top Singers from China at John Hancock Hall

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 18, 2014, — Over 1000 people packed John Hancock Hall in Boston Back Bay Sunday evening. They enjoyed the performances by top singers and dancers from China at the “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” show, presented by Asian Cultural Center.
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    (From left)Hou Yong, Cai Guoqing, Li Shengsu, Yu Kuizhi, Dong Wenhua and Yang Hongji say goodbye to the audience at end of the performance (photo by David Li).
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  • Chinatown Crime Watch Then and Now

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb, 17, 2014, — At Wong Family Association’s Chinese New Year banquet at Empire Garden in Boston Chinatown on Feb. 16, 2014, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh stoped by the table of distinguished guests, and greeted 89-year-old WWII veteran Arthur Wong. About 900 members and guests attended this annual banquet, and enjoyed fine Chinese food, performances and prizes.
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    Mayor Walsh thanks Arthur Wong for his services (photo by David Li).
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