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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$38 Million for 26 New MassWorks Infrastructure Projects Is Announced Today
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A Free Concert Not to be Missed by Soprano Yan Lian on November 10
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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Big Data Revolution, Funding Your Start-up Seminar Creating Buzz for the 2012 MIT CHIEF
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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Firstever Tie in First-of-the-nation Dixville Notch Election: Obama and Romney Each Gets Five Votes
By David Li, bostonese.com
The results of the first in the nation presidential election was made public on live TB at 3:05 AM on November 6, 2012 in Dixville Notch, NH. The voting started right after the midnight, and a total of 10 votes were recorded in this small precinct. Among the 10 votes, there were five independents, three Republicans and two democrats.
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Owner of Sky Energy Trvael Agency in Boston Chinatown Indicted
BOSTON, November 5, 2012 – A Chinatown travel agency owner has been indicted in connection with stealing more than $89,000 from multiple clients in schemes involving U.S. citizenship applications and airline tickets, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today.
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全美华人团体、国会议员赵美心呼吁华人积极投票 / Chinese Americans Are Urged to Vote Today
亲爱的华人朋友们，
美国总统大选和国会选举即将举行。美国华人全国委员会，全美中文学校协会，美国华人联合总会，北卡华人联谊会，大费城侨学界社团联席会议，华盛顿华人社区联盟，美国华人专业团体联合会，俄亥俄中国文化中心，华人社团联合总会新泽西分会，科罗拉多美中交流协会，爱荷华州华人协会等全国性的华人主要团体和在关键摇摆州的主要华人团体一同，呼吁美国华人，不分党派分野和政治取向，积极参与和投入到今年的大选中去。
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Results and Pictures from IFSM 2012 Boston Supermodel Contest Hosted by Eclipse Mass Media
By David Li, photos provided by Eclipse Mass Media
The IFSM 2012 Boston Contest hosted by Eclipse Mass Media (EMM) was successfully held at Royale Nightclub in the evening of Sunday, October 14, 2012.
The two major categories of the contest are Runway Model (for contestants 5-foot and 8-inch or taller) and Photo Model for other contestants. After four-rounds of intense competition, the winner of Runway Model: Jaeyoung Lee and winner of Photo Model: Jessica Graf stood on the runway with followers on their hands and big smiles on their faces. They thanked Eclipse Mass Media for providing such a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talents. Everyone in the audience applauded and cheered loudly. 
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Spared by Hurricane Sandy, Massachusetts Sends Fuel to New York and New Jersey
Boston – November 5, 2012 – Governor Deval Patrick today announced that Massachusetts is helping to enable gasoline shipments to New York and New Jersey as those states and their residents recover from Hurricane Sandy. The announcement comes at the request of New York officials, and will facilitate the distribution of gas supply throughout the region.
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Hurricane Sandy To Cause Huge Economic Losses
(from cntv.cn)
The enormous hurricane Sandy has not only caused Wall Street to shut down its main stock and bond markets, but also affected the oil prices in the US. The total economic losses to be caused by the hurricane are expected to amount to between 10 to 20 billion US dollars.
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The Long Piano Duo Concert To Thrill Local Music Fans as Sandy Leaves Town
Even in the middle of Hurricane Sandy’s strong wind and heavy rain, classic music fans still have something to look forward to. In the evening of Nov. 3, The Long Piano Duo concert will be held at NEC’s Jordan Hall, presented by Foundation For Chinese Performing Arts.
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