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  • A Special Lesson at Cambridge Center for Chinese Culture by Melissa Ludtke

    By David Li, bostonese.com, translated by George Zeng, Cambridge Center for Chinese Culture

    Waltham, Mass. – On the afternoon of July 17, a group of middle school students found themselves listening to an exceptionally unique lesson at Cambridge Center for Chinese Culture (CCCC) in Waltham. These 22 students from Beijing’s Experimental School Attached to Haidian Teachers Training College (ESHTTC) were visiting the United States on a special exchange program with the purpose of learning about modern American life and culture.

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  • 2012 New Haven Open at Yale Is Just Around the Corner

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Most sports fans are very excited watching the London Olympics now. In just two weeks, the 2012 New Heaven Open at Yale will be upon us. For many top tennis players, this tournament is a warmup for the US Open. For tennis fans, New Heaven Open provides them a great opportunity to see the best tennis players with inexpensive tickets and easy parking.

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  • CHSNE’s 20th Anniversary Lecture Series: Prof. Da Zheng on Chiang Yee

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    On Saturday, August 4, Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) will present a free public lecture by Suffolk University Professor and CHSNE board member Da Zheng, author of Chiang Yee: The Silent Traveller from the East. This lecture is part of CHSNE’s 20th anniversary lecture series, and is co-sponsored by Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC).

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  • Drinking Is Linked to Memory Loss in Seniors in Recent Studies

    (From Bloomberg News)

    Certain types of alcohol use after age 65 may affect memory and thinking, according to two studies that raise new questions about earlier research that suggested drinking may stymie cognitive decline.
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  • USCIS – The Wrong Help Can Hurt

    Boston – In the morning of July 24, USCIS officials presented a public lecture titled “Avoid Immigration Scams: Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL)” at John F. Kennedy federal building in downtown Boston.

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  • New Online Resource Provides Immigration Information in Up to 22 Different Languages

    WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today launched its online Multilingual Resource Center, a new feature on www.uscis.gov. The center provides a central location for USCIS resources in a variety of languages, to include —Haitian Creole, Polish and Vietnamese. Offering certain immigration application information in other languages helps ensure USCIS communicates across many cultures and reaches a broader audience, while also ensuring that customers obtain information directly from USCIS, and not from unofficial—and possibly unscrupulous—sources. Materials are available in up to 22 languages, covering information on USCIS application processes as well as frequently asked questions.
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  • First Annual Acer Incredible Green Contest Calls for Contestants

    Taipei, June 4, 2012 – Acer Foundation today kicked off the first annual Acer Incredible Green Contest to promote better and greener living environment. The competition is open to students at all level worldwide to create innovative and sustainable solutions. Finalist teams will be selected to compete for Grand Prize of US$60,000 and provided with complementary trip to Taipei for COMPUTEX 2013.

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  • Massachusetts Goes Green – Over 100 Cities and Towns Are Now Green Communities

    BOSTON – Tuesday, July 24, 2012 – Governor Deval Patrick today joined state and local officials to announce that Massachusetts is now home to over 100 Green Communities. At an event at the State House, the Governor announced the designation of 17 new Green Communities, bringing the total number up to 103 cities and towns. Nearly half of Massachusetts residents, or 44 percent, now live in a Green Community.

    Governor Patrick offers remarks during an event to make a Green Community milestone. (Photos: Jeremiah Robinson / Governor’s Office)
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  • The 9th Annual Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival – Cool Place Amid Heat Wave

    By Jing Xia, bostonese.com


    		 The 9th Annual Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival was held from July 12 to 15, 2012, amid of a 7-day heat wave in the Boston area in Revere Beach, Mass. Over half million spectators visited the 4-day festival. Tourists enjoyed the beautiful sand sculptures by artists, new features including the interactive Kid’s Zone and Learning Center, the hearty and healthy beach-side food pavilion, and sea breezes from the Atlantic Ocean.
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  • Michael Chang Hopes “Linsanity” to Continue in Houston

    (from chinapost.com.tw)

    NEWPORT BEACH, California–Former world No. 2 tennis player Michael Chang, a professional who once carried the hope of his fellow Asian Americans, expressed the hope Sunday that “Linsanity” will continue after Jeremy Lin starts playing for the Houston Rockets.

    Before Jeremy Lin (林書豪), Chang (張德培) was perhaps the most famous American athlete of Chinese descent. After retiring from professional tennis, Chang has been involved in the training of several young tennis players.(CNA)
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