(from cntv.cn)
A Chinese Maritime Safety Administration ship has made a historic visit to Honolulu of the United States to improve civilian maritime cooperation. The Chinese ship, together with the US coast guard, has conducted a joint search and rescue exercise.
The New Bostonians Summit Initiative is a multi-year, city-wide process initiated by Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians (MONB) in 2006 to address the three most pressing issues to immigrants in Boston – ESOL, K-12 Education and Jobs – identified from a survey with the diverse communities. It is an inclusive approach that brings together key stakeholders from 7 sectors to help develop, agree upon and invest in a systematic process for addressing issues. The 7 sectors included representatives from Boston’s immigrant, mainstream advocacy, business, philanthropy, labor, higher education and government communities.
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Join us for a fascinating evening as author Eric Jay Dolin discusses his exciting new book: When America First Met China. Mr. Dolin’s book recounts the opening of the America-China trade, a dramatic rendezvous between two nations on diametrically opposed paths of destiny. The lecture will be held on Thursday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room
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Boston, August 29 – Treasurer Steven Grossman today toured the premier electronic manufacturer Adcotron in South Boston, a recipient of a $350,000 loan made by East West Bank leveraged through the Treasury’s Small Business Banking Partnership. The company anticipates adding 10 new jobs because of the loan. A news conference was held in the company’s meeting room.
Treasurer Grossman, Johnny Ip presented the loan check to Agnes Young
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PASADENA, Calif. — NASA’s Mars Curiosity has debuted the first recorded human voice that traveled from Earth to another planet and back.
Members of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission listen to a voice message from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden in the mission support area at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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By David Li, bostonese.com
As the path of Tropical Storm Isaac moved to the west of some earlier predictions and thus farther away from Tempa, FL, organizers of Republican National Convention (RNC) breathed a sigh of relief. However, for safety considerations, RNC was still delayed by one day, and will now start on Tuesday, August 28.
Forecast of path of Isaac at 10:00 AM CDT Mon August 27, 2012 by National Hurricane Center.
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By NAAAP Boston
| You’re invited to celebrate National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Boston’s First Annual Leadership Forum, hosted by the Corporate Relations Committee, on September 10, 2012. The Leadership Forum is an open event that provides an opportunity for all NAAAP Boston corporate sponsors and partners to connect with 425+ active members and the Asian American Community. A Panel Presentation will be held to address key topics that matters to Asian American professionals and an Informational Fair will allow our corporate sponsors and partnersshare information and opportunities. It’s a night where a talented diverse group of professionals and corporate partners come together to network, share, and learn. |
By David Li, bostonese.com
I called my editor in NYC this morning, and she told me that her morning commute to midtown office on East 41st street was delayed due to shootings at the Empire State Building. I was glad that she made to office safely. Please check out details about the shootings in the CNN video below.
By 2OR Australia Oriental Radio
Master Lu is regarded as the primus inter pares, and endeavors to teach people how to recover from illnesses and overcome difficulties in life. Through his powerful ability for Totem Enquiry, Master Lu is able to examine one’s Totem in heaven according to the birth year, Chinese zodiac sign, and gender provided by the inquirer. By referencing the Totem, all information about one’s past, present and future lives can be collected. And Master Lu provides guidance to the people who requests of their career, learning, and daily lives, so that they are able to recover from illnesses, change their lives, and find happiness.
Master Jun Hong Lu (right) receiving the 2012 World Peace Award (Buddhism), “in recognition for services to mankind.”
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By Ledao Xu, bostonese.com
Our second TRI-STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP will take place on Sun Aug 26. We encourage everyone to participate, whether you play tennis or not is not as important, but we will use these opportunities to promote friendships, we will have picnic, tennis and games, and to connect with each other again!
Some of the Tri-State Championship New York team members practicing at the USTA outdoor courts on August 16.
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