WASHINGTON, July 28 (Xinhua) — The United States enjoyed a thrilling 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup final win on Sunday, edging Panama 1-0 thanks to the 69th minute goal from Brek Shea.
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Gang Chen Named Head of MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering
Cambridge, Mass., July 25, 2013, — Gang Chen, the Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering, has been named head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE), effective July 23.
Boston Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
Boston, July 25, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and members of Boston’s disabled community on City Hall Plaza to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Established by Mayor Menino in 1995, the City of Boston’s Disabilities Commission promotes complete inclusion for individuals with… Continue reading Boston Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability Rights Activist Lydia Brown to Be Honored by White House
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, July 25th, the White House will honor Lydia Brown as one of eight “Champions of Change” who embody the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This next generation of leaders for the disability community represents the progress that has been made as a result of the ADA and the… Continue reading Disability Rights Activist Lydia Brown to Be Honored by White House
Lin and Jhang Each Got a Hit in First Head-to-head Match
By David Li, bostonese.com Lowell, Mass., July 16, 2013, — When Tzu-WeI Lin and Jing-De Jhang met at the infield grass of LeLacheur Park a couple hours before the 5:05 PM game on July 14, they couldn’t stop joking with each other. Both are second year professional baseball players from Taiwan with infectious smiles. When… Continue reading Lin and Jhang Each Got a Hit in First Head-to-head Match
Explosion Hits Beijing Airport
BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) — An explosion occurred Saturday evening at Terminal 3 of the Beijing Capital International Airport, police said. A man watches the closed-circuit television system broadcasting an explosion in T3 terminal at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 20, 2013. The explosion occured around 6:24 p.m. on… Continue reading Explosion Hits Beijing Airport
Community Marches to Remain, Reclaim, and Rebuild Boston Chinatown
BOSTON, July 17, 2013 – About 200 Chinatown residents and their supporters marched, drummed, and sang their way through Chinatown today in a protest action called “Tour R Chinatown.” Sponsored by the Chinese Progressive Association and the Right to the City Alliance, participants called for “public land for the public good” and support for community… Continue reading Community Marches to Remain, Reclaim, and Rebuild Boston Chinatown
City Issues Heat Advisory amid Third Head Wave This Summer
Boston, July 17, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today issued a heat advisory reminding residents to stay safe and healthy as the City enters its third official heat wave of the season. Mayor Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission are urging residents to stay hydrated and in shaded or air conditioned areas whenever… Continue reading City Issues Heat Advisory amid Third Head Wave This Summer
July 31 — Registration Deadline for 2013 MIT-CHIEF Business Plan Contest
2013 MIT-CHIEF Business Plan Contest You are invited to join the 2013 MIT-CHIEF Business Plan Contest. Register by Jul. 31, 2013, at https://mitchief.org/contest/login Submit executive summaries by Aug. 12, 2013
Gov. Patrick Signs $33.6 Billion FY 2014 BUDGET
BOSTON – Friday, July 12, 2013 – Governor Deval Patrick today signed a $33.6 billion Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) balanced budget that makes significant investments in education, health care cost containment and youth violence prevention.