Boston, Feb. 26, 2015, — America had a breakthrough year in 2014, and the President is using middle class economics – the simple idea that anybody who works hard and plays by the rules should be able to get ahead – to ensure more Americans can contribute to and benefit from our success. Exports are a crucial part of the Administration’s strategy to keep our economy growing and the President is focused on taking action to help workers from businesses of all sizes from all parts of the country – including rural America – benefit from our economic resurgence.
More and more global high-tech companies like Wuxi AppTec are opening offices in MA, and help drive exports (photo by Menglei Han).
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White House Highlights Exports in Massachusetts
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WuXi AppTec Opens Office in Cambridge, Mass.
Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 24, 2015, — WuXi AppTec (NYSE: WX), a leading open-access R&D capability and technology platform company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries with operations in China and the United States, today celebrated the grand opening of its innovation hubnetwork office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Dennis Benzan (second from right), Vice Mayor of Cambridge, helps cut the ribbon(photos by Menglei Han).
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M. Steinert & Sons Chinese New Year Concert Features Talented Young Pianist
Boston, Feb. 25, 2015, — Join M. Steinert & Sons in the Natick Mall concert hall as we celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special recital headlined by three of the Boston area’s rising pianists, as well as other stars who will be playing throughout the day. The program features three of the most talented young pianists in the state.
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Snowden Statement on Citizenfour Winning Best Documentary Oscar
The following is a statement from Edward Snowden provided to the American Civil Liberties Union, which represents him:
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URI Celebrates Chinese New Year of Goat
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Kingston, R.I., — Feb. 23, 2015, URI recently celebrated Chinese New Year with cultural performances at Edwards Auditorium, Edwards Auditorium. The wonderful performances brought about smiles and laughter to hundreds in the audience.
Performers pose for a group picture at end of the show (photos provided to bostonese.com).
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Wind Chill Advisory Issued after Record Snowfall
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Boston, Feb, 23, 2015, — The high temperature reached above freezing point yesterday afternoon across much of the state. Many residents took the opportunity to remove snow and ice dam from their roofs.
Could this stop sign in a snow bank at a residential community west of Boston put a stop of the snow? (file photo).
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Boston City Councilor Pressley — Finalist for the EMILY’s List Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award
Boston, Feb. 10, 2015, — Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley was today announced as one of six national finalists for the EMILY’s List Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. Named in honor of the dedicated and courageous Gabrielle Giffords, the Rising Star Award celebrates an extraordinary woman serving in state or local office. The award honors women who demonstrate the sort of commitment to community, dedication to women and families, and determination and civility that have been the highlights of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ career, in and out of office.
(from left)Councilor Pressley, Gilbert Ho and Zhaotao Li pose for a picture of at Chinatown Main Street’s 20th anniversary banquet(photo by Victor Chen).
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Chinatown Main Street Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Hosts Chinese New Year Cultural Village
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Boston, Feb. 20, 2015, — Chinatown Main Street (CMS) 20th Anniversary fundraising gala was recently held in Boston Chinatown. Over $30,000 donation was raised during the banquet and about 300 guests enjoyed an evening of fine dining and performances by local dance and Kung Fu groups.
(from left)Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and CMS President Tony Yee cut the 20th anniversary cake(photo by Victor Chen).
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Dr. Tea Interviewed by Fox News Reporter at Boston Tea Party Celebration
Feb. 19, 2014, Boston—The famous “Dr. Tea” was invited to attend the 241st Boston Tea Party Anniversary & Annual Reenactment presented by the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Boston’s famed Old South Meeting House recently. He was interviewed by the famous Fox News Reporter Bill Marcus on the spot. Bill Marcus called the interview as the “Interview with the very famous Dr. Tea”!
Dr. Tea with Fox News Reporter Bill Marcus at Boston’s Famed Old South Meeting House
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Hainan Airlines to Start Nonstop Flights from Boston to Shanghai on June 20
Boston, Feb. 19, 2015, — Governor Charlie Baker, the Massachusetts Port Authority and Hainan Airlines today announced an expansion of China’s only certified Skytrax® five-star airline service from Logan International Airport with Boston becoming Hainan’s first US city with service to Shanghai.
Picture of crew of Hainan Airlines(provided to bostonese.com).
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