(from ecns.cn)Residents queue up to receive drinking water in Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province, April 24, 2014. Two major water suppliers in Wuhan, the Baihezui and Yushidun water plants, suspended water production on Wednesday, after tests showed that the Wuhan section of the Han River, a major tributary of the Yangtze River, contained excessive amount of ammonia and nitrogen.
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Han River Pollution Affects 300,000 People in Wuhan
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University of Utah Offers World Class Entrepreneurship Program
By Chunlin Wang, University of Utah
Several weeks ago I came across an online article (in Chinese) titled “Reflection on the Career Path of a Chinese American Woman as a Graduate of MIT”. The lady was No. 1 in her middle school and high school and a top student at MIT. When she graduated from MIT, Google as a small startup tried hard to recruit her. Despite the persuasion of her classmates, she decided to join a blue-chip firm, because doing so seemed much secure for her future. In contrast, some of her classmates who were not as good as her in study later became very successful on career after founding or joining promising startups. Now she regrets about the choice she made. This article was so interesting that it prodded me to think about related issues. Here I would like to take this opportunity to share my thoughts with you, hoping that they will helpful to your study. (The link for this article in Chinese is http://www.bcbay.com/life/education/newsViewer.php?nid=142338&id=222077）
The Lassonde Studios at David Eccles School of Business to break ground this Fall.
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Attorney Ye Edward Huang to Lecture Legal Issues of Business Formation at Harvard
By David Li, bostonese.com
Cambridge, Mass., April 23, 2013, — Entrepreneurship has been a hot topic among Asian American students in the Greater Boston Areas over past few years. They may have great ideas for innovative products. But they sometimes face daunting challenges to transform their ideas into real products when they try to understand the legal issues related to starting a company.
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OCA Statement Criticizes Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, a national membership-driven organization of community advocates dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), is disappointed by the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) decision to uphold the state of Michigan’s ban on affirmative action in the Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action case.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette speaks to reporters after arguing the case before the U.S. Supreme Court in October. He’s with XIV Foundation CEO Jennifer Gratz, who was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the University of Michigan’s affirmative action policy (photo from npr.org).
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Tufts Medical Center to Hold Asthma Awareness Fairs in May
Boston, April 23, 2014, — In recognition of Asthma Awareness Month (coming up in May), the Asthma Prevention and Management Initiative (APMI), an initiative of Community Health Improvement Programs department at Tufts Medical Center, is organizing several asthma awareness health fairs to provide community education and raise awareness about our home visiting, educational, and clinical programs. The fairs are free and open to the public and we encourage children and their families to attend to learn more.
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Chinese Americans Are Still Concerned about SCA5 after Supreme Court Ruling
By David Li, bostonese.com
San Jose, Calif., April 22, 2014, — The Supreme Court has upheld Michigan’s affirmative action ban today. The Supreme Court ruling stated that Michigan voters had the right to change their state constitution to bar public colleges and universities from using race as a factor in admissions.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette speaks to reporters after arguing the case before the U.S. Supreme Court in October. He’s with XIV Foundation CEO Jennifer Gratz, who was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the University of Michigan’s affirmative action policy (photo from npr.org).
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Junheng Li — Tiger Woman on Wall Street
Boston, April 22, 2014, — In her new book Tiger Woman on Wall Street, Junheng Li recalled many incidences of physical punishment she suffered from her father since she was only three years old in the first chapter: Tiger Dad, Tiger Daughter. The book offers an interesting combination of autobiography of the author and global investment tips and insights for readers.
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Letters and Cartoons of Condolences to South Korea People
Korea has been plunged into mourning following the tragic sinking of the Sewol-ho. The ferryboat sank dramatically on the morning of April 16 off the southwestern coast of Korea, near Jindo Island in Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), with hundreds of people on board, many of them high school students on a school trip to Jejudo Island.
Both neighboring countries and friends from around the world have been sharing Korea`s grief in this heart-wrenching moment and have sent words of condolences to the victims and their families.
According to Cheong Wa Dae, heads of state from 45 counties and leaders from three international organizations, including the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), have sent letters of condolences to the heartbroken country.
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Meb Keflezighi Wins Boston Marathon as First American Winner in 31 Years
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, April 21, 2014, — It’s a perfect day for Marathon in Boston, and American runner Meb Keflezighi makes it even better as he led all the way to finish line. Keflezighi became the first American winner of the Boston Marathon since 1983 on Patriots’ Day of 2014.
Meb Keflezighi crosses the finish line (from Boston Marothon Facebook page).
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Key to Solving Marathon Bombings, Chinese Immigrant Danny Featured on CBS Evening News
By David Li, bostonese.com
Cambridge, Mass., April 19, 2013, — In a recent interview on CBS evening news, 26-year-old Chinese immigrant Danny told his ordeal a year ago when his car was hijacked by Tsarnaev brothers at gun point on April 18, 2013. The gun was likely to be taken from MIT police officer Sean Collier when they allegedly killed officer Collier earlier on that day.
Danny talks during CBS interview (from cbsnews.com).
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