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Boxborough — A Nice Bedroom Town in a Great School District

Boxborough is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,996 at the 2010 census. The town name is often spelled “Boxboro” on highway signs and official documents. The town was incorporated in 1783. The town hall was built on large stones contributed by farmers in the town more than 100 years… Continue reading Boxborough — A Nice Bedroom Town in a Great School District

Cupertino City Council to Hold Special Meeting and Hold on SCA-5 Is Requested by Senators

March 11, 2014, SACRAMENTO – Senators Ted Lieu, (D-Redondo Beach), Carol Liu (D- La Cañada/Flintridge) and Leland Yee (San Francisco/San Mateo) today requested Assembly Speaker John Pérez hold Senate Constitutional Amendment 5 (SCA-5) to allow more time to discuss its potential impacts with stakeholders and the Asian Pacific Islander community. State Senator Ted Lieu (from… Continue reading Cupertino City Council to Hold Special Meeting and Hold on SCA-5 Is Requested by Senators

Letter to CA Assembly Members Against SCA5

(The following letter was faxed to CA Assembly Members. Dr. Haibo Huang is an advisor to 80-20 PAC) Feb. 24, 2014 Dear AsAm Legislators in the California Assembly, Please vote NO to SCA5 in the Assembly. Print out the two campaign posters and you will see why. The senate passing of SCA5 with the support… Continue reading Letter to CA Assembly Members Against SCA5

“Latest Cancer Updates from John Hopkins” – WeChat Post Based on Email Hoax

By David Li, bostonese.com I read the Chinese version of the “CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS” Email when a couple of my friends shared an article on WeChat, a popular social media mobile app. The article had 16 cancer prevention suggestions in both English and Chinese. It was published on Feb. 10, 2014 on WeChat… Continue reading “Latest Cancer Updates from John Hopkins” – WeChat Post Based on Email Hoax

Students in Leadership Program Visit Malden from China

Malden, Mass., Feb. 20, 2014, — A group of 11 students from China recently visited Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council President Neal Anderson seeking leadership advice as part of their “Youth Charity and Leadership Program” organized by the Chinese Culture Connection. City Council President Neal Anderson, Mayor Gary Christenson and students

An Open Letter Against SCA5 by A Concerned Citizen

Background: SCA5 tries to amend CA constitution to allow affirmative action based on race and gender in state college admissions. Some states allow affirmative action in college admissions based on social-economic status, but not on race. In some states, affirmative action is banned altogether. This following is a report of arguments from both sides on… Continue reading An Open Letter Against SCA5 by A Concerned Citizen

Justin Chung Wins Two Gold Medals at City League Swimming Championships

Boston, Feb, 11, 2014, — 2014 City of Boston League Swimming Championships was held on February 5 at Madison Park Swimming Pool in Roxbury. The top summers from O’Bryant, East Boston and Latin Academy competed against each other for a fun-filled afternoon. Justin Chung (left) holds the trophy with a teammate (provided by Jason Chung).

Year of the Horse Letter by Principal of Century Chinese Language School

Dear Century Chinese Language School (CCLS) Families: Last Sunday, we all gathered at Algonquin High to celebrate the Chinese New Year, to recognize those who have made a notable contribution to CCLS, and, most importantly, to watch our children on stage demonstrating the proficiency of their Chinese language. That moment of time seemed to pass… Continue reading Year of the Horse Letter by Principal of Century Chinese Language School