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Millions of People Die Prematurely by Consuming Too Much Salt and Sugar-sweetened Beverages

Too much salt eating linked to millions of heart-related deaths worldwide: study WASHINGTON, March 21 (Xinhua) — Eating too much salt contributed to 2.3 million deaths from heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related diseases throughout the world in 2010, representing 15 percent of all deaths due to these causes, according to a research finding presented… Continue reading Millions of People Die Prematurely by Consuming Too Much Salt and Sugar-sweetened Beverages

Sixteenth Harvard China Forum Opens for Registration and 2013 MIT-CHIEF Demo Day is on April 6

At Harvard China Forum 2013, business leaders, academics and politicians to discuss key issues concerning the future of China The Harvard China Forum will hold its annual conference on April 13-­15, 2013 at Harvard University. The Forum this year is entitled “A New Decade“. Mr. Mao Zhenhua reflects on 20 years of entrepreneurship in China… Continue reading Sixteenth Harvard China Forum Opens for Registration and 2013 MIT-CHIEF Demo Day is on April 6

Called Ambassador of Go, Chang Hao Charmed Many at 2013 ACGA Spring Go Expo

By David Li, bostonese.com Cambridge, Mass. — When the world champion Go player Chang Hao (9p) showed up at the Student Organization Center at Harvard University on March 23, many Go fans couldn’t believe that they would get a chance to play Go with one of the best players in the world. Despite of jet… Continue reading Called Ambassador of Go, Chang Hao Charmed Many at 2013 ACGA Spring Go Expo

Xi Urges Joint Efforts to Advance China-US Ties in Meeting with Secretary Lew

(from chinadaily.com.cn) BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with the United States to advance cooperative partnership between the two countries. Xi made the remarks while meeting with US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, who is visiting Beijing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets… Continue reading Xi Urges Joint Efforts to Advance China-US Ties in Meeting with Secretary Lew

Chinese New Year Banquet by Boston Chinese Freemasons Features Lion Dance and Beautiful Songs

By David Li, translated by Shuzhi Zhang, bostonese.com On March 4, a grand New Year Banquet by Chinese Freemason Association was held at Empire Garden in Boston Chinatown, and more than 500 members and guests enjoyed an evening of delicious food and wonderful performances. State Rep. Donald Wong(middle left) and Tackey Chan(middle right) award the… Continue reading Chinese New Year Banquet by Boston Chinese Freemasons Features Lion Dance and Beautiful Songs

A Celebration of History and Diversity — Pictures and Video from Dance around the World at Lexington High School

Hats off to the volunteers! Lexington, Mass., March 19, 2013, (bostonese.com) — As part of the Lexington 300th Incorporation Weekend activities, the one-of-a-kind Dance around the World was held on March 16, 2013 at Lexington High School from 6:00-10:30 PM. The evening was packed with exciting segments. There were Classical/Folk dance performances where people could… Continue reading A Celebration of History and Diversity — Pictures and Video from Dance around the World at Lexington High School

Lang Lang’s BSO Debut Draws Sellout Crowd

By David Li and Beatrice Lee, translated by Na Ma, bostonese.com Boston, March 8, 2013, — On the evening of March 1, we were invited to the Akiko Shirake Dynner Memorial Concert at Boston Symphony Hall. Guest pianist Lang Lang made his Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) debut by performing Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with… Continue reading Lang Lang’s BSO Debut Draws Sellout Crowd

Predicted Snowstorm Closes Boston Schools and Cancels MCAS Tests on March 19

Boston, March 18, 2013, — The forecast predicts Boston will be impacted by a strong winter storm tonight and throughout tomorrow morning’s commute. Ice and sleet are set to follow snow and the National Weather Service has warned that tomorrow morning’s commute will be extremely difficult. With that forecast in hand, Mayor Thomas M. Menino… Continue reading Predicted Snowstorm Closes Boston Schools and Cancels MCAS Tests on March 19