By Ron Suleski, PhD, Professor and Director, Rosenberg Institute for East Asian Studies
Boston, Nov. 16, 2012 — We have asked Professor Sara Dillon of the Suffolk Law School to speak to us about the Japanese renegade writer Daizai Osamu (1909 –1948). Social Outcast, Rebellious Critic, the World of Daizai Osamu. He was critical of the Japanese society he saw, and might have been obsessed with sex. You can decide when you hear his story.
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November 8, 2012 – The fifth edition of one of Asia’s largest wine fairs opened today and continues through 10 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Some 950 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions are taking part in the fair, open to trade buyers only for the first two days. On the final day, 10 November, the show opens to trade and the public.
Exhibitors from Azerbaijan, Denmark and Russia are first-time participants. Italy and France feature the largest pavilions.
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By David Li, bostonese.com
I learned about North American Journal of Medical Sciences (NAJMS) at the annual conference of American Chinese Medical Exchange Society (ACMES) on Nov. 3, 2012 at Hyatt Regency Cambridge. In her annual report, Dr. June Kong proudly held a copy of NAJMS, and mentioned that this monthly publication had made significant contribution to advancing medical sciences in a short time period.
Dr. Kong presented the annual report of ACMES during the annual meeting.
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By Chen Yingqun (from chinadaily.com.cn)
Venerable piano maker that goes back nearly 160 years sees china as an important part of its future.
Zhang Yuan, a 26-year-old Beijing resident who has been playing the piano for about 10 years, was on the verge of drooling over the Steinway in front of her. There was an ancient dragon logo on one side of the body. On the other were Chinese calligraphy carvings. The music stand took on the shape of a traditional Chinese fan, while the stool looked like a table for the guqin, a seven-string Chinese zither.
A Steinway piano is given some loving attention. Although sales of Steinway grand pianos have been affected by the economic recession in Western markets, the company found a new path to success as it seeks to expand in China.
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Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) will host its Annual Celebration and Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston. The event will feature a live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar, and music by Jazz in the Air. The goal for the event is to raise $100,000 dollars to increase the number of Supportive Housing programs in the City of Boston. Several State and City officials, members of the BSHC Board of Directors, staff and numerous business partners who work on behalf of BSHC consumers are expected to be in attendance.
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Exit polls by CBS News reveal that the fossil-fueled Superstorm Sandy, and President Obama’s response, was a crucial factor for two in five voters nationwide. Twenty-six percent of those polled said Obama’s broadly praised response was an important factor, and 15 percent — about one in six voters — said it was the most important factor in their vote.
Fire ruined upward of 100 homes in Queens, N.Y. as Sandy passed by.
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In the evening of Nov. 15, the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) will present a sepecial concert at Harvard University Sanders Theatre. The concert will feature talented young pianist George Li of Lexington, Mass.
Alfred Brendel gave George Li master piano lesson at Verbier Festival Academy in Switzerland in July 2012.
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BOSTON – November 9, 2012 –The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced $38 million for 26 new MassWorks Infrastructure Program grants to support economic development and housing creation throughout the Commonwealth. Through these grants, the Patrick-Murray Administration will partner with cities and towns to make targeted investments in infrastructure such as roadways, streetscapes, water, and sewer to facilitate and support new and sustained housing and economic growth throughout Massachusetts. The MassWorks Program infrastructure investments are targeted to projects that require the infrastructure upgrades or expansion in order for new growth to take place.
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By David Li, bostonese.com
On Saturday, November 10, a special concert with many beautiful Chinese and Western songs will take place at St. Paul’s Parish Church in Malden, Mass. Soprano Yan Lian graduated from South China Normal University, Department of Music Performance under the tutelage of Professor Yi Ding, Xiuwei Sun and Yun Deng. Professor Yun Deng was the first Chinese singer signed contract with United States Metropolitan Opera House. Currently, Yan Lian is studying opera at Longy School of Music under Professor Donna Roll.
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By David Li, bostonese.com
Cambridge, November 7, — With less than ten days to go until the opening of the 2012 MIT CHIEF(China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum) on November 16, excitements are building for this exceptional event at MIT campus. Hundreds of attendees from around the world will pack conference halls of the Stata Center at MIT from November 16 to 18.
One of the highlights of this year’s MIT CHIEF is the Big Data Revolution, a joint conference between MIT-CHIEF and NECINA on November 18. The Big Data Conference is a part of the MIT-CHIEF’s 2-day conference which includes 11 more keynotes/panels on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship as well as an exciting “Pitch to China” business plan contest. The NECINA Big Data Conference Tickets grant access to the Big Data Session only. You can enjoy the 20% discount for NECINA friends by purchasing tickets here.
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