SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) welcomes the progress being made in the 787 investigation discussed today by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington, D.C. The regulatory and investigative agencies in the U.S. and Japan have dedicated substantial resources to these investigations, and we appreciate their effort and leadership.… Continue reading Boeing Statement on U.S. National Transportation Safety Board 787 Investigation
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Mayor Menino Releases 2013 Economy Report As Boston Leads Recession-Weary Cities in Rebound
Boston, Jan. 25, 2013 — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the Boston economy has made a full recovery from the Great Recession. New data released by the Boston Redevelopment Authority in its “2013 Economy Report” shows the unemployment rate in Boston has fallen steadily over the last two and a half years. The City… Continue reading Mayor Menino Releases 2013 Economy Report As Boston Leads Recession-Weary Cities in Rebound
Madeleine Albright and Hank Paulson Discuss U.S. China Relations at Wellesley College
Wellesley, Mass., Jan. 24, 2013 — Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright ‘59 and Former Secretary of the Treasury Hank Paulson visited Wellesley College today for a public dialogue on “The United States and China in the 21st Century.”
Li Na Dominates Sharapova to Reach Australian Open Final
(from cntv.cn) At Australian Open, China’s Li Na came into play on Wednesday, just two wins away from hoisting her second career Grand Slam title. The Chinese sixth seed, squaring off against second seeded Maria Sharapova for a place in the Melbourne final. But if Li was to move on, she would have to knock… Continue reading Li Na Dominates Sharapova to Reach Australian Open Final
Andrea Cabral and John Polanowicz Sworn in as New Cabinet Members by Gov. Patrick
BOSTON – Tuesday, January 22, 2013 – One day after President Obama’s inauguration for his second term, Governor Deval Patrick officially swore in Andrea Cabral and John Polanowicz as Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Secretary of Health and Human Services respectively. They were among the four new cabinet members… Continue reading Andrea Cabral and John Polanowicz Sworn in as New Cabinet Members by Gov. Patrick
Queen of Chinese Folk Music Song Zuying Comes To Radio City Music Hall
Song Zuying, the acclaimed Chinese soprano widely considered the “Reigning Queen” of Chinese folk songs, is embarking on a concert tour of the United States this coming February. Her New York concert, together with the American Symphony Orchestra and its Chorus, will be held at the Radio City Music Hall at 7 PM on February… Continue reading Queen of Chinese Folk Music Song Zuying Comes To Radio City Music Hall
West Meets East Concert To Be Held on Feb. 16 as Boston Celebrates Chinese New Year
By Yan-Huang Performing Arts Yan-Huang Performing Arts Corporation was established by Hong Jiang in 1999 and is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. In order to fulfill our mission, we have annual concert series “West Meets East”. The series are comprised of concerts where Eastern and Western music and artists are brought together to offer people… Continue reading West Meets East Concert To Be Held on Feb. 16 as Boston Celebrates Chinese New Year
Mayor Menino and Senator Warren Discuss Gun Violence Prevention
Boston, Jan. 18, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino and US Senator Elizabeth Warren this afternoon met to discuss a gun violence prevention agenda backed by the coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG), co-founded by Mayor Menino. Upon the Senate’s return next week, Senator Warren will support a comprehensive approach to preventing gun violence,… Continue reading Mayor Menino and Senator Warren Discuss Gun Violence Prevention
First “Bone” of the Milky Way Identified
Long Beach, CA – Our Milky Way is a spiral galaxy – a pinwheel-shaped collection of stars, gas and dust. It has a central bar and two major spiral arms that wrap around its disk. Since we view the Milky Way from the inside, its exact structure is difficult to determine.
Air Pollution in Beijing — A Major Concern at Start of 2013
(from chinadaily.com.cn) China’s leading e-commerce retailers have warned their supplies of air purifiers are dwindling after sales skyrocketed in recent days as heavy smog and haze hit large parts of Central and East China. A child with device to help breathe clean air is seen in hospital waiting for treatment for cough caused by… Continue reading Air Pollution in Beijing — A Major Concern at Start of 2013