Boston, January 8, 2013, — Tumblehome Learning launches a Kickstarter project called Dr.Tan’s Supergrams, combining an ancient Chinese puzzle, Tangrams, with Augmented Reality.
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Tumblehome Learning Lauches Dr.Tan’s Supergrams Kickstarter Project
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Peking University Holds New Year Forum on China’s Economic Reforms
(from cntv.cn)
Beijing, Jan. 6, 2013, — China’s top business school is holding its once-in-a-year economic forum. This year, the forum has drawn wide attention, as the Communist Party of China has elected the new leadership and vows more reforms.
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Taiwan Opens First Mainland Trade Promotion Center in Shanghai
SHANGHAI – Taiwan’s leading trade promotion agency opened its first office in the Chinese mainland in Shanghai on Tuesday.
The Taipei World Trade Center, which opened the Taiwan Trade Center Shanghai Representative Office, is expected to open another office in Beijing by the end of this year, said its president Wang Chih-Kang.
Officials from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan attend the opening ceremony of the Taiwan Trade Center Shanghai Representative Office on Tuesday. [Photo/Xinhua]
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Warren Swears In Again, On Track to Be the Senior Senator from Massachusetts
By David Li, bostonese.com
BOSTON, Jan. 5, 2013, — US Senator Elizabeth Warren held a reception and ceremonial swearing-in this afternoon at Roxbury Community College. Hundreds of her supporters showed up for this event.
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2013 Lunar New Year Gala Brought to You by New England Chinese Professionals
The New England Chinese Professionals 2013 Lunar New Year Gala & Community Enrichment Forum will be held at the Marriott Boston-Newton Hotel on Sunday, Feb 10, 2013. This event is co-organized by twleve professional organizations and the Boston Chinese Alumni Associations Coalition. The Gala will feature social and professional forums, cultural performances and show, Chinese New Year banquet, ballroom dancing, Karaoke, and many great networking opportunities with local Chinese-American professionals, artists, lawyers, doctors, and scientists. Please join us to celebrate the Year of the Snake and for a night of fun, excitement and unforgettable memories!
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New Law Allows Up To Ten “Virtual Schools” in Massachusetts
BOSTON – January 4, 2013 – Governor Deval Patrick yesterday signed H. 4274, “An Act Establishing Commonwealth Virtual Schools.” This legislation expands online educational opportunities for students across the Commonwealth and secures proper state oversight of virtual schools to ensure that all students receive a high quality education.
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Wu Ying Vocal Studio 2013 Concert To Be Held on Jan. 12 in Lexington
Ying Wu, a mezzo-soprano, B.A. in Vocal Performance from Hangzhou Normal University, China. After her graduation, she performed as a soloist with the Performing Arts of Beijing Postal. In 2007, Ms. Wu played the title role in opera “Carmen” with Zhejiang Opera and Dance Drama Theatre. She also taught vocal performances in Beijing Zhongyin Arts School and Hangzhou Municipal Art Center for Youth.
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Malden Beats: Cub Scouts Give Back, Mayor’s First Online Forum of 2013, Panning Board Vacancy
Malden, Mass. — Malden Cub Scout Pack 603 skipped their annual holiday party this year and instead made it about giving and helping others in the community. They joined forces with the Bread of Life and assisted on two separate occasions with packaging gifts that the Bread of Life hands out on Christmas Day.
Pictured with cub scouts: Ricardo Sedan, Matt Burne, Bread of Life Coordinator Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Mayor Gary Christenson, Aram Topian, Dennis Caristinos
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Too Little Too Late, President Obama Hints at A Smaller Fiscal Cliff Deal on Last Day of 2012
By David Li, bostonese.com
In the afternoon of Dec. 31, 2012, President Obama held a news conference in the White House. Obama told reporters that a deal that would prevent taxes going up for 98% of Americans on Jan. 1, 2013 is “within sight” while also stayed that he would have preferred a larger deal to deal with the nation’s budget deficit and mounting debts. Obama didn’t take any questions from reporters.
CNN’s webcast of the news conference.
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BU Student Olivia Culpo Won Miss Universe Crown
LAS VEGAS (AP)–A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described “cellist-nerd” brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised contest Wednesday.
Miss USA Olivia Culpo competes in the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada December 19, 2012. Culpo was later crowned Miss Universe 2012.[Photo/Agencies]
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