January 12, 2014
Dear President Obama:
The Chinese Alliance for Equality, along with other Chinese American organizations dedicated to protecting civil rights and improving racial equality, is writing to respond to the White House’s inadequate investigation to the petition against the Jimmy Kimmel Show. We appreciate your attention but are disheartened and disappointed by your office’s stance.
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Official White House Response To
Investigate Jimmy Kimmel Kid’s Table Government Shutdown Show on ABC Network
Thank you for your petition. Your petition requested an apology from those involved, and to “cut the show”.
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By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, Jan. 9, 2014, — You just cannot predict how your coach would react after you won the national championship. “There are no words to express how proud I am of Iris today. US Juvenile Champion! Such a tremendous day with a wonderful girl who’s light filled the building today:)” wrote Kristen Weir, professional figure skating coach at Colonial Figure Skating Club on Facebook. She also changed her Facebook profile picture to the one below.
Iris Zhao is sandwiched by coaches Kristen Weir and Amy Allen for a picture after winning the championship (from Facebook).
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Following the announcement on his desire to buy The New York Times last week, Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao again drew media’s attention by announcing his plan to spend over US$1 million on two severely burned and disfigured Falun Gong self-immolators for their medical treatment.
Held in a hotel in Manhattan, New York, the press conference kicked off by Chen singing a song composed by himself. Chen then proceeded to share his point of views on life and wealth, followed by the real announcements of the press conference today.
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Boston, January 8, 2014 –- Governor Deval Patrick today launched the next phase of the Mass HIway Health Information Exchange, joining health care leaders at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to demonstrate the innovative new tools that will allow providers for the first time to locate, request and retrieve medical records from other participating healthcare providers across the Commonwealth on a secure, interconnected system with a click of a button.
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Boston, Jan. 6, 2013, — Before a crowd of thousands, including residents, supporters, political leaders, faith leaders and dignitaries, Mayor Martin J. Walsh this morning took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 54th Mayor of the City of Boston. In a ceremony that also included the swearing-in of the Boston City Council, Mayor Walsh delivered his inaugural address, committing to moving a united Boston forward, a City that provides community, opportunity, and equality to all its citizens. [Remarks as prepared for delivery attached.
Marty Walsh sitting at his desk for the first time (photo credit: Nicole O’Neil Photography).
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Lexington, Mass., Jan. 6, 2013, — While we are celebrating the new year with family and friends and feeling grateful for what we have, it is also time to think about the less fortunate people. With a very saddened heart, we’d like to tell you about an unspeakable tragedy involving a former Lexington resident and her relatives as we ask the community to reach out and help the families.
Miss. Cong (Lisa) Ma, a graduate of Troy University, and four others passed away in a Dec. 2013 accident.
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Boston, Jan. 6, 2014, — Boston Chinese Photographers’ Association (BCPA) wrapped up a year full of dramas and activities with a lecture at Framingham Public Library on Dec. 22, 2013. Over 20 members attended the lecture, and nine of them shared pictures they took in 2013.
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Daryl Luk (left) works with model Tian Qin during a photo shoot in Nov. 2013 (photo by David Li).
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(from chinadaily.com.cn)Beijing, Dec. 29, 2013, — Chinese President Xi Jinping dropped in at a steamed bun restaurant in Beijing where he paid for his food and happily chatted with surprised customers on Saturday, Dec. 28, attracting wide attention from foreign media.
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2014 New England Chinese Professionals Lunar New Year Gala & Community Enrichment Forum
Date: Feb 1, 2014, Sunday, 1:00 PM-11:00 PM
Venue: Marriott Boston-Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466
Tickets: Early Bird ticket: $60.00 before Jan 15, 2014; Regular ticket: $75.00 after Jan 15, 2014; Student ticket: $40.00, limited quantity of discounted ticket available for current student. Ticket is non-refundable once purchased, and can be purchased online at: 2014necp-gala.eventdove.com.
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