Beijing, March 6, 2014, — On Wednesday the Chinese government announced it would increase the defense budget by 12.2 percent this year to $132 billion. This is relatively small comparing with the $520 billion budget for US Department of Defense alone.
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China Seeks Peace through Strength
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Solar Roof Revolution Comes to Lexington
Lexington, Mass., March 6, 2014, — State and federal incentive programs have made installation of solar panels on residential, commercial and municipal buildings economically favorable. How can you join the Solar Revolution and put your rooftop to work? Are solar panel installations available to all? What other changes in the building codes can lead to even greater energy savings?
Solar roof at Al Gore’s home (from treehugger.com)
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First Lady to Visit China after Festival of the Spring
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, March 5, 2013, — According to a White House announcement on March 3, First Lady Michelle Obama is to pay a week-long visit to China starting on March 19. The First Lady will be visiting Beijing from March 20-23, Xi’an on March 24, and Chengdu from March 25-26.
First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks announcing proposed revisions to the Nutrition Facts label during a “Let’s Move!” event in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 27, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
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NASA Congratulates Gravity’s Seven Oscar Awards
On its website, NASA and several of its astronauts have congratulated the makers of the movie Gravity for winning seven Oscar awards this year, including an award for director Alfonso Cuaron.
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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.
Two students hold up a sign outside Cupertino Community Hall (provided by Chinese United).
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Attorney Martin Keogh Announces Candidacy for Suffolk County Register of Probate
Boston, Mass., March 4, 2014, — Martin J. Keogh, a local area attorney who practices family and probate law throughout Suffolk County, has announced his intention to run for the position of Suffolk County Register of Probate. The election will be held on Tuesday September 9, and includes the towns of Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop as well as the entire city of Boston.
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UN Chief and Security Council Condemn Terrorist Attack at Chinese Train Station
New York City, March 2, 2014, — The UN Security Council on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place on March 1 at the train station in Kunming, China, and underlined the need to bring those responsible to justice.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo (file photo)
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Video: At least 28 Dead in Kunming Railway Station Terrorist Attack
(From China View)At least twenty-eight civilians were confirmed dead and 113 others injured Saturday in a railway station attack in southwest Chinese city of Kunming, authorities said.
Doctors and nurses from nearby hospitals rushed in to help.
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Let’s Move — Surprise Video from the White House
Hi everyone,
To mark the fourth anniversary of the launch of Let’s Move!, I asked you to show me how you move.
I wanted to see all of the fun, creative things you’re doing in your homes, schools, and communities to get kids excited about eating healthy and being active.
First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks announcing proposed revisions to the Nutrition Facts label during a “Let’s Move!” event in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 27, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
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Boston Homeowners Embrace Solar Power
Boston, Feb. 28, 2014, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced 106 Boston homeowners have signed contracts to install solar power through the 2013 Renew Boston Solarize program, a community bulk pricing program. A high rate of participation helped Renew Boston Solarize achieve its goal of 500 kilowatts (kW) of solar power and qualify for the lowest costs in the tiered pricing structure.
Cold and snowy winter in Boston demands more energy use.
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