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. Young swimmers of Optima Synchro club applauded the coaching… Continue reading Making a Splash! — Pictures from Optima Synchro Show
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Dr. Michael Wagner Named President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center in Permanent Capacity
Boston, April 3, 2014, -– The Tufts Medical Center Board of Trustees announced today that it has voted unanimously to appoint Michael Wagner, MD, FACP as President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children on a permanent basis. Wagner, a nationally respected physician executive and health care thought leader, has held the title… Continue reading Dr. Michael Wagner Named President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center in Permanent Capacity
Celebrity Infidelity Reflects the Rising Trend of Divorce in China
By Yang Wanli, He Na and Zhang Lei (China Daily) Actor Wen Zhang and his actress wife Ma Yili attend a film festival in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, in 2012. Wen made headlines recently after he admitted having an affair with another actress. [Photo / Xinhua]
Asian American Community and Political Leader Leverett Wing to be Honored
Boston, April 2, 2014, — Leverett Wing, well-known political leader and community mobilizer, will be honored by the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus this Thursday, April 3. Gov. Patrick, Leverett Wing（fourth from left）and community leaders at Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebration in May 2013 in Quincy School.
Red Sox Honored in the White House
Washington, D.C., — April 1, 2014, The President welcomed the Boston Red Sox to the White House today, in honor of their World Series Championship last season. David Ortiz twitted this picture and wrote: “What an honor! Thanks for the #selfie, @BarackObama.”
Brad Katsuyama — the Hero of Michael Lewis’ New Book Flash Boys
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, March 30, 2013, — You may have heard of high-frequency traders of Wall Street. But you may not know that how they are making billions of dollars at your expense. The new book Flash Boys by best-selling author Michael Lewis takes a close look of computerized high-frequency trading through the… Continue reading Brad Katsuyama — the Hero of Michael Lewis’ New Book Flash Boys
Four Candidates in Bay Area Discuss SCA-5 on DingDing TV
By David Li, bostonese.com (with contributions from members of SVCA) San Francisco, March 27, 2014, — On the same day when state Senator Leland Yee was arrested by FBI, three Asian American candidates George Yang, Kansen Chu, Peter Kuo, and Barry Chang appeared on DingDing TV Wednesday night. Senator Leland Yee voted for Senate Constition… Continue reading Four Candidates in Bay Area Discuss SCA-5 on DingDing TV
March 28, 2014 Announcements from Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians
March 28, 2014 Announcements Dear Friends and Colleagues, Enclosed are this week announcements for your sharing with your networks. Please forward any of your announcements to [email protected] and we will be happy to post them on. Sincerely, Alejandra St. Guillen
Running for Her Unfinished Dreams: BU Chinese Community Honors Lu Lingzi
By Tong Chen, bostonese.com Boston, March 27, 2014, — Everyday after class, Baiyun Yao, a doctoral student at Boston University, goes to the gym to workout. Biking and jogging along the track, Yao is preparing for her first marathon race next month. While doing regular training, her presence is passionate but serious. Baiyun Yao, who… Continue reading Running for Her Unfinished Dreams: BU Chinese Community Honors Lu Lingzi
At Least 17 People Injured in Beacon Street Nine-alarm Fire
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, March 26, 2013, — A nine-alarm file was reported this afternoon on Beacon Street between Fairfield and Exeter Streets tonight. Many users of WeChat shared the following news update on the popular mobile social media app just before the start of evening commute.