Acton, Mass., August 24, 2015, — A couple weeks after Essence of India was held successfully at Nara Park, the same stage will be filled with beautiful performances of traditional Chinese instruments and dances this Thursday evening. Performers from Acton Chinese Language School, Angle Dance Company and local art groups will celebrate the end of summer with hundreds residents like they did last year.
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2015 Chinese Music & Dance Night Returns on August 27
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Beijing Association USA Donates $24,900 to Families of Tianjin Firefighters
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Los Angles, August 22, 2015, — Chants of “Go Tianjin” erupted at Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles yesterday morning. Dozens of Beijing Association USA members donated $24,900 to families of Tianjin firefighters who passed away in the August 12 explosions.
Members of Beijing Association USA pose for a picture at the donation ceremony(provided by Julia Liu).
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Alibaba’s Aliyun to Open Singapore Cloud Data Center
SINGAPORE, August 19, 2015, (BUSINESS WIRE)– Aliyun, Alibaba Group’s (BABA) cloud computing arm, today announced that it will establish a new cloud data center in Singapore. Its headquarters for overseas business will also be based out of Singapore to drive Aliyun’s overseas expansion plan. Scheduled for an early September launch, the Singapore facility will be the seventh globally.
Jack Ma of Alibaba delivers a speech at the Economic Club of New York in June 2015(file photo).
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Akamai Report Shows Hacking Attacks on the Rise in Q2 2015
Cambridge, Mass., August 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM), the global leader in content delivery network (CDN) services, today announced the availability of the Q2 2015 State of the Internet – Security Report. This quarter’s report, which provides analysis and insight into the global cloud security threat landscape, can be downloaded at www.stateoftheinternet.com/security-report.
Hackers left this image on desktops of employees of Sony in Nov. 2014(file photo).
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Six Chinese Citizens Killed in a Bomb Attack in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand, August 19, — A bomb attack in Bangkok took place on 17 August 2015 outside the Erawan Shrine at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Pathum Wan District, Bangkok, Thailand. Twenty-five people were killed, including six Chinese citizens, and 123 were injured.
A woman lights candles at the Erawan shrine in memory of the victims of the blast. (Reuters: Kerek Wongsa)
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Shocking Pictures from 2015 Tianjin Explosions
Photos by He Xiaoxin
Tianjin, August 17, 2015, — The 2015 Tianjin explosions were a series of explosions that occurred at a container storage station at the Port of Tianjin starting on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. At lease 112 people, including 39 firefighters, were killed and 721 of others were injured. There are still dozens of people missing as of today.
Hundred of new cars were burned near the explosions(Photos by He Xiaoxin).
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Traditional Chinese Medicine at U of Utah
The Integrative Medicine Services at University of Utah Health Care offers Acupressure & Acupuncture for Children, Shoni-Shin (Japanese Pediatric Acupuncture and other non-conventional treatments. You can call (801) 213-3599 to make an appointment or ask questions.
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Today: Essence of India at Nara Park
Acton, Mass., August 15, 2015, — This year’s Essence of India will take place at Nara Park this afternoon from 3 to 7. Beautiful music and dance performances from rich cultures of India and China will be features at today’s event.
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CPA Director of Programs Mark Liu Joins Neighborhood Housing Trust
Boston, August 14, 2015, — Mark Liu, Director of Programs and Operations at the Chinese Progressive Association, was selected by Mayor Walsh to join the Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund and sworn in today at Boston City Hall. Liu was born in the South End and now lives in Brighton.
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Boston Ballet 2015-16 Company Roster Includes 11 New Dancers
Boston, August 12, 2015, — Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen has announced the 2015-2016 season roster, featuring 11 new dancers and six promotions from within the Company. The Company will be comprised of 68 dancers—including 10 dancers in Boston Ballet II (BBII)—representing 20 nationalities. The full company has returned to its 19 Clarendon Street studios in preparation for the 2015-2016 season.
Ji Young Chae in Swan Lake (Photo by Rosalie O’Connor).
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