How Much Is a Photo of the Iceberg That Sunk Titanic Worth?

RR Auction of Amherst, N.H. is planning an auction of a photo believed to be that of the huge iceberg that sunk Titanic in 1912. It estimates the value of the photo to be in range of $8,000 to $10,000. “Amazing and extremely rare original 9.75 x 8 photo of a uniquely-shaped ‘blueberg’ photographed by… Continue reading How Much Is a Photo of the Iceberg That Sunk Titanic Worth?

Mass. Awarded $720,856 Grant for Export Promotion and Lt. Gov. Murray Announces Third Round of the Brownfields Support Team Initiative

Obama Administration Awards Mass. $720,856 Grant to Assist with Export Promotion BOSTON – December 3, 2012 – The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that Massachusetts was awarded a $720,856 grant from the United States Small Business Administration, which will help enhance international trade opportunities for small businesses.

Fifth Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Opens

November 8, 2012 – The fifth edition of one of Asia’s largest wine fairs opened today and continues through 10 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Some 950 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions are taking part in the fair, open to trade buyers only for the first two days. On… Continue reading Fifth Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Opens

For 160-Year-Old Steinway, Lang Lang Is a Perfect Brand for Expansion in China

By Chen Yingqun (from chinadaily.com.cn) Venerable piano maker that goes back nearly 160 years sees china as an important part of its future. Zhang Yuan, a 26-year-old Beijing resident who has been playing the piano for about 10 years, was on the verge of drooling over the Steinway in front of her. There was an… Continue reading For 160-Year-Old Steinway, Lang Lang Is a Perfect Brand for Expansion in China

$38 Million for 26 New MassWorks Infrastructure Projects Is Announced Today

BOSTON – November 9, 2012 –The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced $38 million for 26 new MassWorks Infrastructure Program grants to support economic development and housing creation throughout the Commonwealth. Through these grants, the Patrick-Murray Administration will partner with cities and towns to make targeted investments in infrastructure such as roadways, streetscapes, water, and sewer to… Continue reading $38 Million for 26 New MassWorks Infrastructure Projects Is Announced Today

Results and Pictures from IFSM 2012 Boston Supermodel Contest Hosted by Eclipse Mass Media

By David Li, photos provided by Eclipse Mass Media The IFSM 2012 Boston Contest hosted by Eclipse Mass Media (EMM) was successfully held at Royale Nightclub in the evening of Sunday, October 14, 2012. The two major categories of the contest are Runway Model (for contestants 5-foot and 8-inch or taller) and Photo Model for… Continue reading Results and Pictures from IFSM 2012 Boston Supermodel Contest Hosted by Eclipse Mass Media

Spared by Hurricane Sandy, Massachusetts Sends Fuel to New York and New Jersey

Boston – November 5, 2012 – Governor Deval Patrick today announced that Massachusetts is helping to enable gasoline shipments to New York and New Jersey as those states and their residents recover from Hurricane Sandy. The announcement comes at the request of New York officials, and will facilitate the distribution of gas supply throughout the… Continue reading Spared by Hurricane Sandy, Massachusetts Sends Fuel to New York and New Jersey

Hurricane Sandy To Cause Huge Economic Losses

(from cntv.cn) The enormous hurricane Sandy has not only caused Wall Street to shut down its main stock and bond markets, but also affected the oil prices in the US. The total economic losses to be caused by the hurricane are expected to amount to between 10 to 20 billion US dollars.

Hong Kong Electronics Fair & electronicAsia Draw Over 97,000 Buyers

Hong Kong, October 18, 2012 – The four-day Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), the largest trade fair of its kind in the world, and the concurrent electronicAsia concluded on Tuesday,  October 16  after attracting more than 97,000 buyers from 140 countries and regions. The twin fairs welcomed 3,900 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions.