Boston, Jan. 29, – The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) – Chinatown Crime Watch announced today that it has received a $10,000.00 Public Safety Grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation on December 10, 2012 as part of the Public Safety and Security Institute. The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions Inc. With this Grant, CCBA – Chinatown Crime Watch will be able to continue nightly patrols and serve the Boston/Chinatown community, which has an estimated population of 20,000, seven days a week including holidays and in inclement weather. The Motorola Solutions Foundation’s Public Safety Grants aim to support safety education and training programs for first responders, their families and the public in the United States and Canada.
Michael Wong of Chinatown Crime Watch receives Volunteers of the Year award from Mayor Menino at Boston Main Streets’ 16th Annual Awards Ceremony on May 17, 2012 (photo provided by Gilbert Ho of Chinatown Main Street).
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CCBA – Chinatown Crime Watch Received $10K Grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation
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Mayor Menino Delivers Annual State of the City Address for the 20th Time
Boston, Jan. 29, — In front of an audience of residents, political leaders, and dignitaries, Mayor Thomas M. Menino tonight delivered his annual State of the City address at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall. In addition to several other commitments, the Mayor announced $30 million in new funding for underperforming schools, a pilot program to bring online learning to Boston’s neighborhoods, enhanced public safety partnerships, and several initiatives to achieve equity for women in the workplace. Mayor Menino emphasized that the commitment of residents and political leaders to each other, and the City of Boston, will continue to propel the city forward in 2013.
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Two Week Countdown to 2013 New England Chinese Professionals Lunar New Year Gala and Much More
- Date & Time: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 1:30pm – 11:00 pm
- Venue: Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466
- Early Bird ticket: $60 before Feb 1st, 2013
- Regular ticket: $75 after Feb 1st
- Student ticket: $40 before Feb 1st, 2013
- Attire: Formal, Business Casual or Chinese Traditional
- Learn more or Register here
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Li Na’s Brave Performance at Australian Open Final Wins New Fans around the World
By Sun Xiaochen in Melbourne, Australia, and Lei Lei in Beijing (China Daily)
Losing the final of the Australian Open is unlikely to stop Li Na from becoming a global superstar.
China’s 30-year-old tennis ace twisted an ankle and also hit her head as she contested the final against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Saturday night. However, she earned immense respect, helped to rejuvenate her career and gave another boost for the sport in her home country.
Li twisted her left ankle early in the second set of the final on Saturday. Bai Xue / Xinhua
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American Comedian Curt Mabry Realizes His Dream in Shanghai
(from www.icshanghai.com)
This is what Curt Mabry has always loved to do. Before moving to Shanghai from the United States four years ago, he spent years hosting radio shows and singing at weddings. However, his life took a sudden turn.
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Boeing Statement on U.S. National Transportation Safety Board 787 Investigation
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.
Japan Airlines has a large fleet of Boeing 787s.
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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 is projecting an all-time record for employment in 2012 with 682,000 jobs. The data shows Boston has regained nearly all jobs lost between 2008 and 2010 and new investment from construction topped $3.8 billion, a 10-year high, in fiscal 2012. 
(L-R)Mayor Menino, Gov. Patrick, Roger Crandall and Joe Fallon at groundbreaking of Boston Innovation District on June 22, 2011 in South Boston. (photo credit: David Li, bostonese.com)
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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.”
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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 off Sharapova, who came in-form. The Russian had conceded only nine games throughout her entire run to the round of four.
Both Sharapova and Li had played well throughout their events…but Li came out absolutely on fire, and in control.
Former French Open champion Li Na swept second-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 to reach her second Australian Open final here on Thursday.
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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 that Gov. Patrick announced in December 2012 for the last two years of his second term as Governor of Massachusetts.
Andrea Cabral, the First Female Sheriff of Suffolk County
Andrea Cabral is a leader in the field of public safety and as the first female in the Commonwealth’s history to hold the position of Sheriff of Suffolk County, she brings an extensive background in criminal justice and public safety to the Patrick-Murray Administration.
Governor Patrick swears-in Andrea Cabral as Secretary of Public Safety (Photo Credit: Eric Haynes/Governor’s Office)
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