星期五, 6月 05, 2015

浙江慈溪訪波推介招才 128華人科技會接待

中國浙江寧波慈溪市府六人代表團六月三日晚率九名企業家抵波士頓,由128華人科技協會協辦,在劍橋市五月花餐廳舉辦創業環境推介會,並邀請本地企業與高層次人才出席對接,揚言只要項目好,人才優,一切好商量。
            慈溪市委組織部部長張表,副部長趙祿平等人在會中介紹慈溪是中國浙江省首個財政超百億縣市,擠身中國中小城市科學發展十強,也是浙江省唯一入選“福布斯中國大陸創新能力最強25個城市“的縣級市。
他們明的慈溪吸引人才政策,包括最高可達一千萬元特別資助的“上林英才”計畫,以及最高可達二千萬元的寧波市“3315團隊計畫“,最高可得二百萬元的個人獎勵。落慈溪的企業邀請海外工程師到慈溪工作,付出五十萬元以上年薪的,可獲得廿萬元以上的資助。
慈溪為吸引海外人才,企業,正在蓋留學人員創業大廈,預定2016年五月用,留學人員創業園已有101個團隊,已建成的有上林英才創業項目業化基地,新興業集群區,慈溪濱海經濟開發區。
            人力資源和社會保障局科長史訓成指出,海歸回中國創業,經常出現水土不服狀況,慈溪因此鼓勵海外人才與慈溪本土企業合作。
            三日晚隨慈溪代表團抵波士頓的九家企業及代表,包括寧波江宸自動化裝備朱立洲,寧波華萊斯醫療器械華陽,慈溪舜業醫療器械虞鼎峰,寧波良工電器褚旭日,慈溪中大力德傳動設備岑國建,新海股份孫寧薇,慈溪鑫晟磁性材料王生,慈禧科隆通訊龔甘源,寧波佰萊克斯紡織杜如立,慈興集團宋麗。
            經128華人科技協會會長李洪山,副會長段可等人協調,當晚有不下十五名本地創業者出席做公司、技術介紹,展示。包括錢江的華康生物科技做防治心血管疾病保健品,蘇立國做智能傳感儀器,張冬生做第三代生物保健品開發,陳岳立做手機螢屏傳感,楊建華做環保膜材料,黃鐵樞做金屬、陶瓷的三D打印,李兵做特色青光眼治療藥物,孫海淀做太陽能。
            128華人科技協會創會會長張曉明,理事許志敏,榮光輝等人,當晚也都與會。
            慈溪市代表團此行訪美推介創業環境,吸引人才,在八天之訪問了波士頓,達拉斯等共四個城市,一路邀請有心者九月到慈溪見。           
            一名出席者會後表示,慈溪此行最給人無限想像空間的動作,是列出了“一事一議“政策。

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            128華人科技企業協會副會長段可(右起),會長李洪山,創會會長張曉明,理事榮光輝等人歡迎慈溪市委組織部部長張表(右三)到波士頓。(圖由128華人科技企業協會提供)

            128華人科技企業協會會長李洪山(右起),創會會長張曉明,理事榮光輝等人席間和慈溪市委組織部部長張表(右二)晤談。(菊子攝)


            出席企業家之一的楊建華(左)明自己做三D打印。(菊子攝)

麻州挑戰選出218團隊分別送波士頓,倫敦培育 至少三隊華人創辦

麻州挑戰創辦人兼全球執行長哈松(John Harthorne)()和該機構
僅有的數名華裔員工之一,國際項目代表李韋歧(左)。(菊子攝)
曾任波士頓支付寶營運長的張紹遠(David Chang),應邀做
“麻州挑戰“的輔導者。(菊子攝)
號稱全球最大初創企業加速器的“麻州挑戰(MassChallenge)”日前宣佈,今年創業大賽破紀錄,共218入圍,將分別在波士頓,倫敦接受為期四個月的培訓。波士頓地區有至少三個華裔創辦團隊獲選,歡迎式請出曾任支付寶(Paypal)波士頓營運長的華裔張紹遠(David Chang)致詞。
麻州挑戰營運長皮耶瑞(Desmond Pieri)表示,今年有來自22國的2200個團隊遞交申請,共218隊獲選接受培訓,其中128隊將進駐“麻州挑戰”的波士頓位於水前區據點,另外90隊將進駐倫敦據點。六月廿二日起,這些團隊將接受為期四個月的加速孵化培訓。
這些團隊有35.8%屬於高科技領域,22%薇一般性的零售及物品銷售,18.8%做醫療護理及生命科學,17.4%有意發會社會影響,另5.5%在清潔科技及能源方面下功夫。
來自以色列“麻州挑戰”的12個團隊,其中有七個將來波士頓,五個將赴倫敦。
 麻州挑戰營運長皮耶瑞(Desmond Pieri)(右起)高興的和”我的
臨終策略(My Exit Strategy
)“的創辦人,張海鵬,陳書琳
晤談。(菊子攝)
在即將進駐波士頓“麻州挑戰”的這128個團隊中,至少有三隊由華裔創辦,包括陳書琳、張海鵬讓人利用網上工具,更有效率紀錄臨終遺願的“我的出路策略(My Exit Strategy)”,Chris Lai可減少用水量及清潔劑量90%的新一代洗衣機AquaFresco,以及施藹珊(Elsa Sze)幫助民眾與政府部門直接接觸,表達意見,開網上城鎮會議的Agora。
陳書琳是在麻省理工學院今年四月舉辦的“駭客大賽“中,認識了在麻省總醫院做研究的張海鵬,調整創業容,並順利打進“麻州挑戰”入圍團隊。
Chris Lai的AquaFresco雖然沒有在麻省理工學院“十萬元大賽(100K)“中奪得首獎,但創業構思及技術含量都很受矚目。
麻州挑戰日前在波士頓科學博物館對面的霍特(Hult)國際商學院,歡迎這128個團隊,並請甫於今年二月從支付寶離任,做回天使投資人的張紹遠致詞。
            麻州挑戰創辦人兼全球執行長哈松(John Harthorne)在接受本報記者採訪時表示,“麻州挑戰”在過去五年間以不到一千萬元經費,創造五千多個工作機會,等於每創造一個工作機會只花了二千元。其中的公家資金不到一百六十萬元。他認為“麻州挑戰”所達到的創造就業機會及發展經濟成就,遠比坊間的許多其他項目都好。
            他透露,“麻州挑戰”在麻州前任州長派區克(Deval Patrick)任內,獲得四年一百萬元的資助,今年是最後一年。現任州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)上任後也十分支持,不但出席年初的啟動儀式,還在和有意支持創業的基金晤談時,推薦那些基金支持“麻州挑戰”。
            哈松坦言,該機構今年初才在英國,以色列新設據點,正在向全球伸展觸角,終極目標是要在世界上發揮最大影響力。中國有許多人及機構和他們接觸,但為確保合作對象洽當,他們希望先多花時間了解中國的文化與人事。今年九月他將應邀赴中國參加夏季達沃斯世界經濟論壇。

            

            


           

星期四, 6月 04, 2015

六四燭光悼念會今年第26屆


Candle Light Vigil
26th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre
4 June 2015 (Thursday)
In commemoration of the June 4 Democracy Movement, a candle light vigil will be held on 4 June 2015 (Thursday) in the Starr Auditorium, Harvard Kennedy School of Government.  The auditorium is located at the Belfer Building, Room B-200, 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge.  It is a short walk south of the Harvard Square, at the intersection with Eliot Street.
The memorial will formally start at 7:30 pm. An audio-visual prelude will start at 7:00 pm. All are welcome free of charge.

Teng Biao, human rights activist and lawyer in China, will be our speaker.  Dr Teng has given legal counsel to many critics of the Chinese government, including Chen Guangcheng.  He has been crusading for issues including mistreat of migrants, land grabs, forced sterilization and abortion, and religious freedom.  He is among the courageous Chinese lawyers stepping forward to use the law to seek political change.  Dr Teng is currently a visiting fellow at Harvard Law School.

After the memorial at Harvard, we will be at the Boston Chinatown Tiananmen Monument at 9:30pm to offer flowers.  For inquiries, please contact the organizer of the vigil, Association of Overseas Hong Kong Chinese for Democracy and Human Rights, at +1(617)966-2575 or Che8888@aol.com. Mr. Chungchi Che.


六四燭光悼念會
2015  6  4 日(星期四)
為悼念二十六年前犧牲生命、以及向八九民主運動期間失去家園的鬥士與難屬致敬,海外香港華人民主人權促進會將於 2015年 月 日(星期四),晚上七時半,假哈佛大學肯尼迪政府學院Belfer大樓Starr禮堂舉行燭光晚會 。 Belfer大樓位於Harvard Square 附近,與Eliot街交界 (Harvard University, Belfer Building, Room B-200, 79 John F. Kennedy Street, MA 02138)影音回顧於晚上七時開始。
哈佛悼念會後,9:30 PM,我們將同往波士頓唐人街,在天安門紀念碑獻花。

講者滕彪博士, 是著名人權律師,曾異議人士辯護,參予多項維權訴訟,包括城市流浪權益、土地回收、強迫計劃生育、廢除死刑、及宗教自由。滕彪提倡以法律途徑進行政治改革,自身亦備受中共政府多次打壓及禁錮。滕彪現為哈佛大學法律學院訪問學人。
歡迎各界人士參加。查詢請電 +1(617)966-2575 或 Che8888@aol.com 謝中之先生。



Governor Baker Announces $82.7 Million MBTA Winter Resiliency Plan

Governor Baker Announces $82.7 Million MBTA Winter Resiliency Plan
Urges legislature to act on reform legislation to improve MBTA finances and operations

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack and Interim MBTA General Manager Frank DePaola announced an $82.7 million MBTA Winter Resiliency Plan for investments this summer and over the next five years in snow removal equipment, infrastructure upgrades and operations during harsh weather to improve service reliability. Governor Baker also stressed the need for legislative action on An Act for a Reliable, Sustainable MBTA to secure long term improvements at the T.

“In the event of another harsh winter, it is critical we are prepared. We also hope the legislature will act before the end of this session to deliver the reforms necessary to address the underlying financial and management challenges at the MBTA,” said Governor Baker. “These investments and contingency plans are important for day-to-day operations and emergency service.  But, without the flexibility and dedicated oversight of a Fiscal Management and Control Board and the reforms we outlined, the T will continue to fail its stress tests for commuters and taxpayers who deserve a reliable world class transit system.”

“Fixing the T will require significant reforms and we must focus more directly on the MBTA’s governance, budgeting and contracting and procurement methods,” said Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack. “As we continue to work with the legislature to achieve the flexibility that is necessary, this dedicated resiliency plan is a first step towards short-term upgrades to improve response and recovery efforts.”

The new resiliency plan was developed based on recommendations by an American Public Transportation Association (APTA) peer review of the MBTA’s winter operations in April, while a special panel appointed by the Governor reviewed and made recommendations to fix the MBTA’s deeper structural, financial and operational problems.

“We learned last winter that in addition to structural reforms, the MBTA needs meaningful improvements to its snow resiliency efforts, including upgrades to infrastructure, operations and equipment,” said Interim MBTA General Manager Frank DePaola. “As we continue to work with the administration and our peer agencies to improve service reliability, we look forward to implementing these plans that are essential to reducing the amount and length of service disruptions during severe weather.”

The $82.7 million MBTA Winter Resiliency Plan will be funded through $62 million in federal formula funds for capital investments, $10 million in non-federal, MBTA capital funds, and $11.7 million in operating funds. The plan will be presented to the MassDOT Board for approval next week and focus on the following priorities to more effectively mitigate the frequency, length and magnitude of system disruptions to public transit during severe weather.

Infrastructure

·        Third rail replacements and heater upgrades on vulnerable outdoor sections of the Red and Orange Lines.

·        Snow fence installation along the Red and Orange Lines to mitigate snow drift accumulation.

·        Repairs to vehicle maintenance facilities and structures to further maximize recovery efforts.

·        Emergency power generators to supplement existing subway and facility power as needed.

·        Track access improvements for larger snow removal and track work equipment on the Red Line.

Equipment

·        New and rehabilitated specialized snow removal equipment to increase removal capacity and reduce use of passenger vehicles.

·        For passenger vehicles, vehicle-borne anti-icing equipment, modifications to air and propulsion system resiliency and an increased stock of traction motors to improve availability.

Operations

·        Additional snow removal contract services, as needed, to remove snow and ice at stations, facilities and other critical operations areas.

·        Training and staffing of a Field Inspection Team to be deployed during weather events to monitor staff and contractor field activities clearing snow and returning tracks to an operational status.

·        Adoption of incident management software in coordination with the MassDOT Highway Division to track deployment of snow removal operations across the system.

·        Formal establishment of an as needed inmate snow removal assistance program with the Department of Corrections to augment and streamline the services provided this winter.

·        Further coordination of interagency planning with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, state agencies and local municipalities to identify efficiencies and synergies in snow removal.

·        Similar resiliency enhancements to the commuter rail network.

·        Revisions to the MBTA’s severe winter weather operations protocols and customer notification practices to ensure more information, customer safety and the protection of equipment and facilities.

The right of way improvements on the Orange and Red Lines will be scheduled to occur this summer and fall and the MBTA will notify customers of any service impacts required to enable the upgrades as these projects are implemented.

In April, Governor Baker filed legislation based on the special panel’s recommendations to establish a Fiscal Management and Control Board (FMCB) and Chief Administrator to oversee the MBTA’s operations and finances, create capital plans and expand the MassDOT Board. An Act for a Reliable, Sustainable MBTA also introduces reporting and audit requirements and lifts procurement restrictions on the MBTA.

台美菁英協會波士頓分會慶三週年

台美菁英協會波士頓分會上週末在帝苑大酒樓舉行第三屆年會,頒發年度義工獎表揚潘立中(Li-Chung Pan),匯報過去一年及未來活動概況,近百人歡聚一堂,會後還和新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會到“糖果吧”會師,繼續High。
            大波士頓地區華人,早年以來自廣東台山的移民為多,歷經傳承,第四,第五代都已長大,許多人加入了亞美專業人士協會(NAAAP)的波士頓分會。
從台灣移居波士頓的華人,則是多半在過去這三到五十年間來美深造後,留下來教書,就業, 才就此定居的,如今也都有了第二,第三代。他們這批人的後代,三,四年前成立了台美菁英協會波士頓分會,並在互相引介下,聯絡名單一下子就有了四百多人。
五月三十日晚,成員年紀多半都才廿出頭,三十以下的波士頓台美菁英協會,在帝苑酒樓舉行的第三屆年會,邀來駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處副處長陳銘俊,波士頓華僑文教中心主任郭大文,波士頓僑務委員馬滌凡,大波士頓中華文化協會前任會長冼鳳明,新英格蘭台灣商會青年商會前任會長康麗雪等嘉賓同歡。
在劍橋合唱團團長陳立英與該團指揮顏毓芬,小團成員陳映嘉,屠澤寬等人演唱後,現年僅廿五的會長洪聚佐致詞,歡迎會員及嘉賓們的出席。目前在波士頓學院就讀金融及市場行銷,五就開始表演的Angel Jehng, 接著演唱。會上還“鋒際(Edge)“項目主席林思涵頒發了年度義工獎給潘立中,放映了由Elizabeth Wu統籌製作的回顧過去一年錄影片。
台美菁英協會波士頓分會社交小組主席蔣先登指出,該會宗旨是為本地台裔美人打造社區,並藉由社交活動,技能培訓,協助他們發展專業人脈。在2014-2015年間,該會麾下的“鋒際(Edge)“項目,為廿五名大專學生提供諮詢輔導,也辦了很多時事討論會,烹飪班等活動,還和七個本地非牟利機構合作,擔任志工,另外和五個組織合作,協助那些組織達到他們的目標。
七年前從其他州來波士頓,進麻省理工學院史隆管理學院,畢業後和朋友合作創業,2012現已遷往加州的Lester Kao一起創辦了TAP波士頓分會的陳品誠(Steven Chen)指出,該會和其他社團組織最不同的地方,就是他們的“鋒際”項目,為大專學生搭建了認識社會各行各業的良好橋樑。
台美菁英協會波士頓分會的現任董事包括會長洪聚佐,以及蔣先登,李平成,王益梅,舒其馨鍾文翔吳郁婷共十二人。

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            台美菁英會波士頓分會2014-2015董事合影。(圖由台美菁英會提供)

            台美菁英會波士頓分會2014-2015董事合影,包括會長洪聚佐(前左一),年會主席蔣先登(前左三)。(圖由台美菁英會提供)

            出席台美菁英協會年會的新英格蘭台灣青商會成員,以及後左起,郭大文,陳銘俊,馬滌凡,康麗雪等人在會中合影。(圖由台美菁英會提供)

            潘立中(Li-Chung Pan)獲得台美菁英協會波士頓分會年度義工獎。(圖由台美菁英會提供)


            劍橋合唱團應邀為台美菁英協會年會表演。(圖由台美菁英會提供)