詹惟中為紐英崙客家鄉親分析風水 (圖片)

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紐英崙客家鄉親會會長周一男(左)送紀念品給詹惟中(右)。

紐英崙客家鄉親會前會長陳裕逢夫婦(左)，曾建斗夫婦(右)和詹惟中大師。

海外大眾創業萬眾創新週(圖片)

胡炳長。

欒甡

陳叔奇

第18屆羅德島州龍舟節暨台灣日(圖片)

第18屆羅德島龍舟節暨台灣日嘉賓和中華民俗藝術工作坊合影。(周菊子攝)

羅德島龍舟節創辦人葉超(右)、吳子平(左)。(周菊子攝)

中華民國國旗風箏。

駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪訂製了數百個中美國旗小風箏。(周菊子攝)

羅德島龍舟賽主持人畢靈頓(Bob Billington, 右一)。

中華民俗藝術工作坊的美少女們。(周菊子攝)

新英格蘭北大校友會也組隊參加羅德島龍舟賽。

李政欣博士示範寫書法。(周菊子攝)

台灣的雞蛋糕大受歡迎。

波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉(左)，波士頓僑務促進委員陳式儀(右)在會場帳篷邊懸掛國旗。(周菊子攝)

手工藝攤位。

中華民俗藝術工作坊鼓隊。

會場還賣包子。

會場展示一般龍舟賽用的龍船，比羅德島州台灣日龍舟賽的船，苗條很多。(周菊子攝)

會場人山人海。

羅州臺灣日萬人參與 賴銘琪處長感謝支持

駐波士頓辦事處處長賴銘琪感謝多位政要共襄盛舉

波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處與羅德島州黑石谷旅遊局，9日在羅州普塔吉市（Pawtucket）普塔吉河畔（Pawtucket River）聯合舉辦「2017年羅德島州龍舟賽暨臺灣日節慶」（Rhode Island Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival），吸引逾萬名觀眾前往，觀賞龍舟賽、放風箏、吃餃子與吃西瓜比賽、欣賞中華民俗技藝表演、體驗臺灣童玩與手工藝創作，熱鬧非凡。

賴處長（右七）與羅州聯邦眾議員西西里尼(David Cicilline,右十一)

、羅州副州長麥基（Daniel Mckee,右八）、羅州州務卿嘉比亞

(Nellie Gorbea,右九)及羅州財政廳長馬克力尼(Seth Magaziner,

右十)等政要合影

到場嘉賓包括駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處賴銘琪、羅州聯邦眾議員西西里尼(David Cicilline)、羅州副州長麥基(Daniel Mckee)、羅州州務卿嘉比亞(Nellie Gorbea)、羅州財政廳長馬克力尼(Seth Magaziner)、普塔吉市長蓋比思(Donald Grebien)、克蘭斯敦市長馮偉傑（Allan Fung）及羅州藝術節主席John Baxter等。

賴銘琪致詞時表示，羅州臺灣日節慶已進入第18年，感謝當地政要共襄盛舉，樂見臺灣日活動規模逐年擴大，節目逐年充實多樣，更重要的是，18年來臺灣日活動已提供一個良好機會讓超過18萬羅州居民更加認識臺灣。今年羅州政府龍舟隊再度由嘉比亞州務卿領軍參賽，共有來自北美各地的19支隊伍角逐頭獎5千美元；另有4支隊伍角逐關懷乳癌划龍舟比賽頭獎，由中華航空提供的紐約/舊金山/洛杉磯-臺北來回機票1張。長榮航空亦連續四年贊助吃餃子大賽頭獎紐約-臺北來回機票1張，以推廣臺灣觀光。歡迎新英格蘭地區人民前往臺灣旅遊，親身體驗臺灣的美麗自然風光、美食及濃濃的人情味。比賽結果獲5000美元頭獎隊伍係來自United Dragon隊,另華人青年協會隊則獲得關懷乳癌划龍舟比賽頭獎華航機票一張。

「中華民俗藝術工作坊」帶來鑼鼓喧天、戲獅、功夫少年、原住民舞蹈及扯鈴等表演，吸引現場觀眾駐足。重頭戲是吃餃子大賽及具趣味性的吃西瓜比賽，為活動增色不少。現場傳統手工藝示範場地也萬頭鑽動。有捏麵人、燈籠製作、創意剪紙、書法書籤、面具製作、布袋戲偶及原住民頭飾等民俗技藝，並有扯鈴、跳繩、彩帶、陀螺及踢毽子等，很受歡迎。另外現場還提供多項臺灣美食，包括肉焿，肉包，珍珠奶茶，鳯梨酥，芋頭酥及雞蛋糕等，吸引眾多食客。

為了加強主流社會人士對臺灣文化的瞭解，華航及長榮公司另派員在現場設攤宣傳，並提供小型紀念品及臺灣觀光簡介等，經文處另並設置大型國情文宣攤位，陳列各式國情資料及出版品，吸引許多好奇的美國民眾前往索取。臺北經文處另準備了數十面中美國旗風箏及一面大型中華民國國旗在現場放飛，代表臺美雙方密切的交流與情誼。

羅州龍舟賽暨臺灣日活動今年邁入第18屆，早年係由臺灣政府及民間企業捐贈6艘龍舟後逐年擴大辦理，每年均吸引上萬民眾前往參與，已成為該州年度文化盛事，係北美地區少數以臺灣日為名與美國主流社會充分結合的大型活動之一，意義非凡。(駐波士頓辦事處提供)

MAYOR WALSH CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF NEWLY RENOVATED TOT LOT AT CUNEO PARK IN EAST BOSTON

MAYOR WALSH CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF NEWLY RENOVATED TOT LOT AT CUNEO PARK IN EAST BOSTON

BOSTON - Saturday, September 9, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined Boston Parks Department Commissioner Christopher Cook and members of the community in celebrating the reopening of the newly renovated 'tot lot' at Cuneo Park in East Boston, following a $337,000 investment in renovations to add new play structures, improve safety surfacing and general maintenance. "Cuneo Park is a neighborhood treasure for the people of East Boston," said Mayor Walsh. "I am excited to see that these renovations match the community's desire to celebrate the park's past of being a fire station, and I hope Boston's young ones enjoy this new play space." Renovations to the park were funded through the City's FY17 Capital Plan. The Parks Department's project budget was supplemented with $30,000 from the Youth Lead the Change program, which funded a dish swing with safety, an inclusive element to ensure the playground is welcoming to kids of all abilities. The Youth Lead the Change program is the City's participatory budgeting process where young Bostonians decide annually how to spend $1 million from the City's Capital Plan. "As a family with two young kids and no yard, we are delighted with the revitalization of Cuneo Park," said Kelli Cleary, a Boston resident whose family uses the park. "It's been full almost every day since it's opened and we have made new friends in our community by playing there. The design is engaging and promotes creative, active play, and the decision to keep half of the park as green space provides our children a vital link to nature." Improvements include new play equipment with a fire truck, fire station, dish swing and ground level play elements on new rubber safety surfacing. Existing seat walls were reconfigured to open the site up and visually expand the play area. New picnic tables and a drinking and bottle filling fountain were added around the refurbished brick plaza. Extensive improvements were done to the border vegetation with replacement of an overgrown hedge with all new shrubs and lower border plants. The tot lot sits on the former site of the Boston Fire Department's Engine 11 and Ladder 21 fire station, and keeps with the community's desires to maintain a fire truck theme. As part of the theme, new signs will be mounted on the fence depicting historical photos of the former fire station. "The Park is a special place for the community," said Joanne Pomodoro, lifelong resident of Bennington Street in East Boston. "Knowing the Cuneo family and knowing the history of how we were family oriented growing up. The park looks amazing, the changes made, the updates to the park make it a nice place for kids, families to enjoy time together.  Also, to be steps away and easy accessible makes it a perfect neighborhood place. Thanks to our elected officials for answering a.need.  It will be nice to hold our next Easter Egg hunt there again." "Mayor Walsh's commitment to the creating, preserving and enhancing green space throughout the city but specifically in east boston has been refreshing," said Joseph Ruggerio Sr., an East Boston resident. "For years we relied on massport to deliver us first class open space and it's tremendous that the city has followed suit with such remarkable investment. This once forgotten park will now be a great area for youngsters and their families to enjoy!" To date, the Walsh Administration has increased the Parks Department's operating funding by $4.1 million or 23 percent, and dedicated over $240 million in capital funds to Boston's parks. For more information on Mayor Walsh's budget investments, please visit budget.boston.gov.

波士頓華埠旗幟飄揚 兩岸同輝

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麻州財政廳長宣佈無人認領財物又多46000筆

(Boston Orange)麻州財政廳廳長高柏珂(Deb Goldberg)今(8)日宣佈，又有46,000筆無人認領的財產，進了州政府財庫。連”街上的新孩子(New Kids on the Block)”樂隊，都有一筆。她呼籲這些財產所有人致電該廳認領。

            麻州財政廳助理廳長Mark William Bracken表示，該廳會協助民眾領回他們的財物。

這些無人認領財物包括人們忘掉了的支票戶口，未兌現的支票，保單收入，股票，分紅，還有儲存保險箱等等。大多數的都是在三年無動靜後，被認為是遺棄的財產，移交給了州政府。

去年，麻州政府退還1億1400萬元給物主。使得麻州成為以平均人口計，還錢最多的州。

新公佈的名單包括100元以上的個人或企業未認領財產。查詢可上網www.findmassmoney.com ，或電洽該廳呼叫中心888-344-MASS (6277)。

完整的名單會在9月10日的波士頓環球報，以及9月17日的波士頓前鋒報上刊登出來。這消息也會在30多個地區印銷的另外兩家地方報紙上發佈。

            麻州財政廳廳長每六個月公佈一次無人認領財物名單。

TREASURER GOLDBERG ANNOUNCES NEW UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LISTINGS

Over 46,000 New Properties Are Owed to Individuals and Businesses Including the Band

New Kids on the Block and members Jordan Knight and Danny Wood

BOSTON - Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg today announced the latest grouping of names that have been added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. Over 46,000 new properties worth millions of dollars are owed to individuals and businesses throughout the Commonwealth, including the band New Kids on the Block and members Jordan Knight and Danny Wood.

"To the New Kids on the Block, you got it, unclaimed property that is. We have the right stuff to get you what’s rightfully yours,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “Call our office and begin the claims process today.”

“My team is prepared to walk you through your claim step by step,” said Mark William Bracken, Assistant Treasurer and head of the Unclaimed Property Division. “We look forward to working with NKOTB and all the Massachusetts residents who have unclaimed property.”

Unclaimed property includes forgotten savings and checking accounts, un-cashed checks, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, dividends, and the contents of unattended safe deposit boxes. Most accounts are considered abandoned and are turned over to the state after three years of inactivity. Last year, Treasury returned over $114 million in property to its rightful owners, making the Commonwealth the state to return the most money on a per-capita basis.

This newly released list includes only individuals and businesses with unclaimed property over $100 and if you don’t see your name in the paper this weekend, hang tough, as these are only the new names. Treasurer Goldberg urged all citizens to check the comprehensive list for all amounts at www.findmassmoney.com or to call our live call center at 888-344-MASS (6277).

The full list of the new individuals and businesses added to the unclaimed property list will be published in the Boston Globe on Sunday, September 10 and in the Boston Herald on Sunday, September 17. In addition to these two papers the list of names will be published in over 30 regional and local papers.

The Treasury releases an updated list of unclaimed property assets every six months as the new accounts are turned over to the Commonwealth. There is no time limit for a person to claim this property and, in many cases, claimants will receive interest.

SCOTT MCCREERY WILL HEADLINE 2ND ANNUAL COUNTRY IN THE CITY, FREE CONCERT ON CITY HALL PLAZA

MAYOR WALSH AND COUNTRY 102.5FM ANNOUNCE SCOTT MCCREERY WILL HEADLINE 2ND ANNUAL COUNTRY IN THE CITY, FREE CONCERT ON CITY HALL PLAZA

BOSTON - Friday, September 8, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment in partnership with Country 102.5FM radio today announced that Scott McCreery will headline the second annual Country in the City Concert, taking place on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m on City Hall Plaza. The concert is free and open to all. "Last year's first Country in the City concert was an overwhelming success, and I am excited to be continuing it again this year," said Mayor Walsh. "I want to thank Country 102.5 and our performers lined up this year for their partnership in making this concert happen, and I look forward to making Country in the City another smashing success." Scotty McCreery was selected as the winner of the 10th season of American Idol. He became known on the national music scene in 2011, quickly establishing himself as one of country music's new stars. The young singer/songwriter is known for his hits "Trouble With Girls," "I Love You This Big," and "See You Tonight." The concert will kick-off with an opening performance by Alec MacGillivray. MacGillivray, who has opened for Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, and Dierks Bentley, headlines clubs and festivals around the country. "Country 102.5 is once again thrilled  to partner with Mayor Walsh to bring country music into the heart of city!" said Dawn Santolucito, Marketing Director at Country 102.5. "We are truly looking forward to having Scotty McCreery live on City Hall Plaza for a free show. He is such a fan of the city of Boston, we know that this is going to be an amazing show for all those who attend." The Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment is hosting this event in partnership with Country 102.5 FM radio.

IN WAKE OF MAJOR EQUIFAX DATA BREACH, AG HEALEY LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION AND URGES CONSUMERS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM IDENTITY THEF

IN WAKE OF MAJOR EQUIFAX DATA BREACH, AG HEALEY LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION AND URGES CONSUMERS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM IDENTITY THEFT

BOSTON –  Following reports of a major data breach at credit reporting agency Equifax Inc. compromising the personal information of hundreds of millions of consumers nationwide and nearly three million in Massachusetts, Attorney General Maura Healey today launched an investigation into the breach and urged consumers to take immediate steps to protect their information against identity theft.

The AG’s Office has contacted Equifax to review the circumstances of the breach and the steps the company is taking to address it, and will determine whether the company had proper safeguards in place to protect consumer information.

“This data breach has the potential to be the worst we’ve ever seen—with nearly three million Massachusetts residents at risk,” said AG Healey. “We have launched an investigation into this breach and have contacted Equifax to gather more information. As we work with law enforcement across the country to assess the extent of the breach, we urge everyone to take immediate steps to determine if they are affected and protect their personal information.”

According to Equifax, the data breach potentially affects approximately 143 million consumers nationwide, with stolen information primarily including names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some cases, driver’s license numbers. Equifax has notified the AG’s Office that nearly three million Massachusetts consumers were affected.

Equifax has established a phone number – 866-447-7559 – for consumers to check if they have been affected by the breach or who have additional questions.

Although Equifax has indicated that it plans to offer credit monitoring and fraud protection services, the AG’s Office has received reports that consumers are not able to sign up for these services at this time. Consumers should carefully review the terms of such services, as they may require consumers to waive important legal rights to sue for damages or join class action law suits as a condition of enrolling. 

While free credit monitoring does offer some protection to consumers, it is not the only option. If consumers do not want to wait to sign up for the credit monitoring services offered by Equifax, or if they want to retain all of their legal rights, AG Healey offers consumers the following information on how to protect themselves against potential identity theft from this breach:

1.      Consider placing a credit freeze on your files. Unlike credit monitoring (which alerts you after potential identity theft has already occurred), a credit freeze makes it harder for someone to open a new account in your name. It is among the strongest precautions you can take. Keep in mind that a credit freeze won’t prevent a thief from making charges to your existing accounts. It also requires you to “lift” the freeze if you want businesses, cell phone providers, lenders, or employers to be able to review your credit. There may be a maximum $5 charge with each credit bureau for placing, lifting, or removing a freeze (up to $15 per bureau). The FTC offers more information about credit freezes here.

2.      Check your credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — for free — by visiting annualcreditreport.com. Accounts or activity that you don’t recognize could indicate identity theft. Visit IdentityTheft.gov to find out what to do.

3.      Continue to check your credit reports at annualcreditreport.com. You can order a free report from each of the three credit reporting agencies once a year.

4.      Try to file your taxes early—before a scammer can. Tax Identity Theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number to get a tax refund or a job. Respond right away to letters from the IRS. Don’t believe anyone who calls and says you’ll be arrested unless you pay for taxes or debt - even if they have part or all of your Social Security number, or they say they’re from the IRS. 

If you believe you are the victim of identity theft, you will need to take additional steps to protect your credit and your personal information. For more information on how to protect yourself, please see the FTC’s step-by-step guide at https://identitytheft.gov/.

DRAFTKINGS AND FANDUEL TO PAY $2.6 MILLION TO RESOLVE AG INVESTIGATION INTO PRE-REGULATION CONDUCT

DRAFTKINGS AND FANDUEL TO PAY $2.6 MILLION TO RESOLVE AG INVESTIGATION INTO PRE-REGULATION CONDUCT

AG’s Office Reviewed Economic and Consumer Protection Issues Related to Daily Fantasy Sports

            BOSTON – DraftKings, Inc. and FanDuel, Inc. will pay a total of $2.6 million after an investigation by Attorney General Maura Healey into alleged unfair and deceptive practices by the companies prior to her office’s 2016 promulgation of regulations governing daily fantasy sports.

Through two settlement agreements reached with the companies, DraftKings and FanDuel will each pay $1.3 million. Funds from these settlements will be used by the AG’s Office for grant programs to protect consumers and engage young people in technology.

“I am glad to have reached these settlements to address various consumer issues that existed at the early stages of this new industry,” said AG Healey. “We have since implemented a set of comprehensive regulations that provide consumers with broad-ranging protections and that have served as a model for many other states.”

The AG’s investigation predated the office’s implementation of consumer protection regulations that went into effect on July 1, 2016. These settlement agreements resolve the allegations of unfair and deceptive practices used by DraftKings and FanDuel before the regulations were effective.

           

Beginning in early 2015, the AG’s Office conducted an extensive investigation into the business model and operating practices of fantasy sports operators, including DraftKings and FanDuel, in order to understand various economic and consumer protection issues.

As a part of that review, the AG’s Office found that some participants in daily fantasy sports contests were not adequately protected and that comprehensive consumer-protective regulation was needed. In response to concerns uncovered during its review, the AG’s Office proposed and implemented first-of-their-kind consumer protection regulations for the fantasy sports industry.

Both DraftKings and FanDuel cooperated throughout the investigation and have made significant changes to their business models to protect consumers with respect to gameplay fairness, protections for minors, responsible gaming requirements, fairness in advertising, and data and funds security. Each company represents that it is now in full compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.

This matter was handled by Assistant Attorney General Dan Krockmalnic of the AG’s Consumer Protection Division and Gary Klein, Senior Trial Counsel in the AG’s Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau.