Boston, Feb. 7, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today called for the City’s Snow Team to execute plans to prepare for a major winter storm that is projected to bring blizzard-like conditions and possible hurricane-force wind gusts to Boston Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service is advising people not to travel after noon on Friday.
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Mayor Menino Announces City Preparations for Blizzard of 2013
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Peace, Health and Prosperity — Year of Snake Wishes
By David Li, bostonese.com
This year, the Chinese New Year Day is on February 10, 2013. So, you have got a second chance to make some new year resolutions. Let’s listen to the Year of Snake wishes from Asian folks in the greater Boston area.
Leland Cheung, Cambridge City Councillor
Leland Cheung (middle) with supporters at an August 2012 fund raising event.
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I wish everyone a great start of Year of Snake. The new year offers new opportunities to continue building on our strong foundation for an even better Cambridge. This year, I plan to focus on improving transportation through expanding the Hubway bikeshare program, providing office space for our job creators to keep our economy strong and strengthening the city's use of technology to ensure that residents stay informed and connected to city government. It is an honor and privilege to serve as City Councillor and I look forward to implementing these new ideas in the year ahead. -
A Quincy Tradition — 25th Annual Lunar New Year Festival To Be Held on March 10
By Quincy Asian Resources
More than 8,000 revelers are expected at North Quincy High School on Sunday, March 10 (originally scheduled for Feb. 24) for one of the biggest Lunar New Year festivals in the region.
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49ers Fans Upset at Ref’s Non-call in Ravens’ 34-31 Superbowl Victory
By David Li, bostonese.com
After a 34 minute power outage, the 4 hour plus Super Bowl game came down to the final two minutes. Baltimore’s defense made a goal line stand with the and then took a safety with the punter wasting 8 seconds in the corner of the end zone.
The Cinderella story of Colin Kaepernick ended when Ted Ginn Jr. was tackled by Baltimore Ravens’ special team as time expired. But, the second-year quarterback’s talent was in full display in this hotly contested Super Bowl as Kaepernick passed for over 300 yards and ran for a touchdown.
Super Bowl XLVII MVP Joe Flacco.
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Mayor Menino Hosts Mass Delegation of Mayors Against Illegal Guns
Boston, Jan. 31, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today hosted the Massachusetts delegation of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) coalition as they continue their call on Congress to take action on gun violence. In his State of the City address Tuesday, Mayor Menino vowed to continue his work with the coalition of nearly 1,000 mayors and more than one million Americans. Today, Mayor Menino also called for Massachusetts’ interim Senate appointment to join the state’s delegation in fighting for gun reform.
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CCBA – Chinatown Crime Watch Received $10K Grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation
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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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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