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… Continue reading 2012 New Haven Open at Yale Is Just Around the Corner
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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… Continue reading CHSNE’s 20th Anniversary Lecture Series: Prof. Da Zheng on Chiang Yee
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.
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.
Finding Passion at Any Age – AARP Mag’s Interview with Oscar-Winning Actors Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 (PRNewswire) — In an exclusive interview with AARP The Magazine, Hollywood legends Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones discuss the often taboo subject of mid-life sexuality. It’s the theme or their new movie, the highly anticipated Hope Springs, which focuses on a couple embarking on an entertaining yet poignant adventure to… Continue reading Finding Passion at Any Age – AARP Mag’s Interview with Oscar-Winning Actors Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones
GBTA Predicts China’s Business Travel Spending to reach $245 billion by 2013
BEIJING – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and corporate meetings organization, announces the results of its inaugural GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China, sponsored by Visa Inc. The GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China includes the GBTA Business Travel Index™ (GBTA BTI™). The GBTA BTI™ provides a way to distill market… Continue reading GBTA Predicts China’s Business Travel Spending to reach $245 billion by 2013
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… Continue reading New Online Resource Provides Immigration Information in Up to 22 Different Languages
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… Continue reading First Annual Acer Incredible Green Contest Calls for Contestants
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.… Continue reading Massachusetts Goes Green – Over 100 Cities and Towns Are Now Green Communities
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… Continue reading The 9th Annual Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival – Cool Place Amid Heat Wave