BOSTON – For the third straight year, Tufts Medical Center will host See, Test & Treat®, a free cervical and breast cancer screening program, sponsored by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and funded through grants from the CAP Foundation. The program features same day medical tests, diagnoses and follow-up care for uninsured and underserved women ages 21 and older, all in a single visit. The program will take place on Saturday, October 13, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the OB/GYN clinic on the second floor of Tufts Medical Center’s South Building (860 Washington Street in Boston).
Staff from Tufts Medical Center was providing free health checkups and consultation at an event in Tai Tung Village in Boston Chinatown on August 7, 2012. (photo by David Li)
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Tufts Medical Center to Provide Free Cervical and Breast Cancer Screenings to Uninsured Women on October 13
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Mayor Menino to Announce $30,000 in Funding for English for New Bostonians
By David Li, bostonese.com
The New Bostonioan Summit will take place on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 8:00 AM at City Year’s Lavine Civic Forum (287 Columbus Ave, South End). The half-day summit will address Top issues facing Boston’s immigrants
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2012 CABA Symposium Features High Level Officials from China
By David Li, bostonese.com
The 2012 CABA (Chinese American BioMedical Association) Investment, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Symposium will be held on Oct 20, from noon to 9:00 PM. With high level officials from China as keynote speakers, this year’s symposium provides an excellent opportunity to learn about investment and career opportunities in China. It also provides a wonderful networking opportunity for people working in the bio-medical field, locally and internationally.
Dr. Peng Wang introduces BioLake at last year’s CABA Symposium.
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2012 IBM NECINA YES 7.0 Had Opening Class, Registratoin to End on Oct. 6
By David Li, bostonese.com
In the morning of September 22, the IBM NECINA YES (Youth Entrepreneurship Service) Program 7.0 had its kickoff class at IBM Innovation Center in Waltham, Mass. About two dozen students from local high schools listened to Joseph Perry, IBM Regional Innovation Center Manager for the North American Eastern Region, on the basics of developing a business plan.
Joseph Perry (standing) talks to students during the opening class of YES 7.0.
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2012 BBOA’s Annual Performance Features Operas from East and West
By David Li, bostonese.com
In the evening of October 7, Boston Beijing Opera Association (BBOA) will present its annual performance at Cambridge Family YMCA Theater (820 Mass. Ave, Cambridge MA 02139). In this year’s performance, audience will not only enjoy classical Beijing Opera programs but also erhu, guzheng and saxophone performances by well-known musicians Hongwei Gao, Hui Weng and Pei Yin. Singer Jin Wei will also perform Italian Opera “O mio babbino caro” (“Oh My Beloved Father”).
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China´s National Day Rail Passengers Expected to Hit 75 Million
(from cntv.cn)
China’s railways are busy ahead of the autumn holiday season, with millions heading home to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and China’s National Day holiday with their families. The 11-day travel rush, began Thursday and runs until October the 7th. According to railway authorities, the total number of rail passengers is expected to hit over 75 million.
October the 1st alone will see an estimated 9 million people travelling by train, up 320,000 from last year’s National Day.
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Eclipse Mass Media Brings Fashion Shows to Boston Chinatown
By David Li, bostonese.com
Just as Asian Americans are celebrating the August Moon Festival on September 30 for this year, Eclipse Mass Media will proudly present two wonderful events to the community.
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Japan, Taiwan Ships Exchange Water Cannon Fire As China’s First Aircraft Carrier Entering Service
BEIJING, Sept. 26 – Japanese and Taiwanese ships shot water cannon at each other yesterday in the latest confrontation over tiny islands in the East China Sea as Japan met with another rival, China, in an effort to tamp down tensions.
A Japanese coast guard ship sprays water at a Taiwanese ship yesterday near the disputed islands. (AP)
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Inaugural Conference Celebrates Founding of New England Chinese Language Teachers’ Association
On Saturday, October 6, the Inaugural Conference of NECLTA International Conference will bring teachers and researchers of Chinese language from across New England to Tufts University. The focus of the conference is learning and teaching Chinese language and culture in a multicultural environment.
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Cultural China Brings Splendid Performances to Boston This Fall
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, September 21 — Just as leaves are turning to all kind of colors all across New England, two wonderful shows by the Cultural China will be staged in Boston at John Hancock Hall. Dozens of top performers from premier art and music organizations in China will bring unforgettable performances to Boston audience.
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