We at Asiana Airlines would like express our utmost sympathy and regret for the distress experienced by the passengers of OZ flight 214 and their families as a result of this accident. We apologize most deeply.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee press conference.
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Official Asiana Statement from OZ214 Incident Press Conference
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Winners of Talent Contest of New England Youths Compete for Grand Prize at Banquet of NAWA of Mass.
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, July 5, 2013, –The Seventh Anniversary Celebrating Banquet of National Asian Women’s Association (NAWA) of Massachusetts was held at Quincy China Pearl Restaurant in the evening of June 30, 2013. About 300 guests attended this banquet, including state Rep. Tackey Chan and Hung Goon, a representative for Malden Mayor Gary Christensen. First place winners of the inaugural Talent Contest of New England Youths competed for $300 cash prize.
Ms. Van Amanda Le with contest winners Jeff Zhou (left) and Hayley Ye (right), photo by Eadwn Huang.
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Mayor Menino Reminds Residents to Take Precautions as Heat Wave Continues
Boston, July 5, 2013, —With temperatures expected above 90 degrees through the weekend, community centers, pools, and parks all open to keep people cool. BCYF cooling centers open at 1 p.m. today; extended weekend hours
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CCBA-NE Holds First-ever Art Show by Art Class Students
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, July 3, 2013, — Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA-NE) art class for children held an art show in the afternoon of June 29 at the meeting room of CCBA. The art show is a celebration of ending of the first-ever art class at CCBA-NE with about 40 students, their parents and CCBA-NE staff.
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New England Welcomes Hundreds of New Citizens During Independence Day Celebration
USCIS to Welcome 52 new Citizens During Independence Day Celebration at Hampshire County Superior Courthouse
NORTHAMPTON, MASS.— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present 52 candidates to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The Honorable Michael A. Ponsor, United States District Judge will administer the Oath of Allegiance to America’s newest citizens during a special naturalization ceremony July 4th at the Hampshire County Superior Courthouse. The naturalization ceremony is part of Northampton’s annual July 4th festivities celebrating our nation’s 237th birthday.
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Peter Kiang of UMass Boston Honored for 30-Year Commitment to Asian American Education
Boston, June 28, 2013, — Peter Kiang, director of the University of Massachusetts Boston’s Asian American Studies Program, was surprised to learn he was being nationally recognized for his research work around improving education for Asian Americans, refugee, and immigrant populations.
UMass Boston Professor Peter Kiang (left) and REAPA Chair Sam Museus at AERA 2013 in San Francisco.
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Glory or Tragedy: What Did the 2011 Egyptian Revolution Bring?
By Na Ma, Indiana University
(Hundreds of thousands protesters took on the streets across Egypt on Sunday, June 30, to demand outing of President Morsi. In this indepth interview, Ghazzal Ali, a participant of the revolution that ousted then President Mubarak two years ago and now a student at Indiana University, reflected on his journey.)
“Every single moment in the revolution is unforgettable. My parents are proud of me, because I have added great chapter to the Egyptian history.”
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US Senate Passes Historic Immigration Reform Bill with Path to Citizenship
(from cntv.tv)
The US Senate has passed a wide-ranging immigration bill that would put 11 million undocumented immigrants on the path to American citizenship.
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Mayor Menino Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from EPA
Boston, June 26, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino was recognized today by the US Environmental Protection Agency New England Region with an Environmental Merit Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Menino speaks at Ferdindand building topping off ceremony in Roxbury on June 24.
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Rare Items to be Auctioned Off at Sheraton Needham Hotel on June 29-30
Prime Auctioneers, Inc. will hold a HUGE Auction at the SHERATON NEEDHAM HOTEL, 100 Cabot Street, Needham, MA preview at 12:00non and auction starts at 1:00pm on June 29, Saturday and June 30, Sunday!!! Hurry to the biggest auction of the year!!!!
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