By David Li, bostonese.com On August 19, the 25th Quincy August Moon Festival was held in Quincy Center on Hancock Street. This festival is a signature event of Quincy’s Asian community and the premier Asian cultural event on the South Shore. Traditional Chinese dance on the main stage on Hancock street.
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First Interplanetary Voicemail Delivered by Curiosity
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.
Tropical Storm Isaac Delays RNC and Takes Aim at Gulf Coast
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… Continue reading Tropical Storm Isaac Delays RNC and Takes Aim at Gulf Coast
Inaugural NAAAP Boston’s Leadership Forum To Be Held on September 10
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… Continue reading Inaugural NAAAP Boston’s Leadership Forum To Be Held on September 10
Another Week, Another High Profile Shooting
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… Continue reading Another Week, Another High Profile Shooting
The Legend of Valentine’s Day in China
Valentine’s Day in China, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, falls on August 23 this year. That is, on Thursday evening, Niu Lang and Zhi Nu will meet on a bridge of magpies across the Milky Way. Chinese grannies will remind children that they would not be able to see any magpies on… Continue reading The Legend of Valentine’s Day in China
From Sydney To Boston, Master Lu To Present Spiritual Healing in Late September
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… Continue reading From Sydney To Boston, Master Lu To Present Spiritual Healing in Late September
Second Annual Tri-State Tennis Championship to Be Held on August 26.
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… Continue reading Second Annual Tri-State Tennis Championship to Be Held on August 26.
Harvard Study – Americans’ Confidence in Leaders Hits New Low
Cambridge, MA—Not only in politics but across the board in eight different sectors of national life, Americans have lost confidence in their leaders over the past year. Overall, some 77% say that the country now has a crisis in leadership, and confidence levels have fallen to the lowest levels recorded in recent times.
Returning from Music Festival in Europe, Pianist George Li Took Home $10K Prize
By David Li, bostonese.com In the evening of August 10, well-known pianist George Li performed at the 21st annual music festival at Walnut Hill. As a 17-year-old, George Li is a seasoned pianist well beyond his age. As usual, his performance was full of passion and dedication, and received thundering applause and standing ovation from… Continue reading Returning from Music Festival in Europe, Pianist George Li Took Home $10K Prize