星期日, 10月 09, 2016

波士頓國民黨要讓黨員暢所欲言 將不定期開座談會

左起,駐波士頓台北經文處處長賴銘琪夫婦,波士頓國民黨常委
張韻蘭,
波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉與黨員合影>(周菊子攝)
(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)中國國民黨波士頓分部日前在黨部會址集會,慶祝雙十。常委張韻蘭宣佈,日後將不定期舉辦座談會,給黨員們抒發建言,表達關懷祖國心情的機會。經文處處長賴銘琪點名感謝甫辭世的國民黨資深執委殷尚堅。
波士頓國民黨分部開會,全體起立唱國歌,主席宣讀總理遺囑,近年已成慣例。司儀李若蘭當天依照慣例主持儀式,再請主席,駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪,波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉等嘉賓一一致詞。
波士頓國民黨常委張韻蘭希望黨員們可暢所欲言。
賴銘琪及歐宏偉都強調,台灣雖然經歷了政黨輪替,但自由,民主依舊,希望僑胞,黨員們堅守信念,支持中華民國。
經文處長賴銘琪感謝辭世執委殷尚堅。
國民黨波士頓分部常委張韻蘭向黨員匯報,過去一個多月以來,黨部十分忙碌,先後因應、支援綜藝文化訪問團演出,全美台灣同鄉聯誼會來波士頓辦大會等活動。中華民國前副總統吳敦義,國民黨副主席郝龍斌,中央委員童惠珍,前總統府副秘書長羅智強,前僑教中心主任黃海龍等人還在出席全美台灣同鄉聯誼會年會,紐英崙中華公所歡迎會後,移駕黨部會址,與黨員們闢室密談,卻因時間有限,不少黨員無法暢所欲言,讓她感到抱歉。
張韻蘭表示,將來每隔一,二個月,黨部會舉辦座談會,讓黨員們暢談心頭所想,若有建言,她會轉報回台灣。
張韻蘭指出,目前國民黨處於風雨飄搖時期,希望黨員們別忘了國民黨堅苦卓絕的創黨精神,要團結一致,集中力量,再造國民黨的成功輝煌 
僑教中心主任歐宏偉分享首見波士頓遊行場面感想。
經文處長賴銘琪感謝黨員們對中華民國,以及經文處的支持,強調不論政黨如何輪替,只要是慶祝國家生日的活動,他一定會出席。他指出,中華民國成立至今,一路遭遇許多挑戰,國民黨也一直都扮演著很重要的角色,他相信過去如此,現在,將來也如此。
包括台灣圓山飯店附近忠烈祠內供奉的41萬個牌位,都是中華民國自由民主的奠定者,沒有他們的犧牲,就沒有今日的台灣。
賴銘琪還以國民黨黨旗創作者陸皓東的孫女回台灣,參訪忠烈祠前後的故事,藉以指出,儘管台灣無論是人口,或土地面積,都只不過是大陸的58之一,或大約260之一,但台灣才真正有民主,自由,1981年開始民主改革以來,迄今已辦過6次總統直選,經歷三次政黨輪替,不可能再走回頭路,或接受共產主義,一國兩制等做法。
賴銘琪還表示,在自由民主社會中,政黨輪替是正常現象,國內雖有藍綠之爭,但有競爭才有進步。在海外也一樣,他希望僑胞們不要刻意強調藍綠,或傳統與新興僑社,只要支持中華民國,都是經文處服務的對象。
賴銘琪也特地借機會追憶甫辭世的國民黨資深執委殷尚堅,懷念他任勞任怨的熱心,開朗的個性。
波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉坦言,當年他在波士頓服務時,沒有遊行這回事。這還是他第一次參加波士頓雙十遊行,看到人數比去年多,許多年長者都出席的壯觀場面,很是感動,也很符合僑委會今年倡議的主題"團結僑胞,布局全球"。
整個集會活動,簡單隆重,





台灣水墨畫家劉國松獲頒美國文理科學院院士榮銜

台灣水墨畫家劉國松獲頒美國文理科學院院士榮銜
文化部長鄭麗君特電申賀,表彰為全球華人畫家第一人獲此殊榮



108日下午3時台灣畫家劉國松接受美國文理科學院(American Academy of Arts and Sciences)頒發海外院士,典禮在美國波士頓哈佛大學Sanders劇院舉行,由知名演員John Lithgow主持典禮,劉先生在學院董事會與院長Jonathan F. Fanton的見證下在院士名冊上簽名;現場原任及新任院士及貴賓等近700人,可謂冠蓋雲集。中華民國文化部部長鄭麗君並特電申賀,由文化部駐紐約台北文化中心主任游淑靜親赴波士頓代為致意,於頒獎前將賀電面交劉國松先生,表彰其獲此殊榮,名揚海外,至感欽佩。

紐文中心表示,美國文理科學院創立於1780年,至今超過200年,首位院長為美國第二任總統亞當斯(John Adams),是美國歷史最悠久和地位最崇高的榮譽學術團體,每年進行院士增選,新院士均由現有院士提名後再經3次投票產生,不僅包括科學家及人文學者,也包括作家,藝術家以及其他所有領域的傑出代表。當選為院士一直被認為是美國學術界的最高榮譽,有史以來已有4,000多位院士,其中外籍院士有600多名,所有院士當中包含250名諾貝爾獎得主和60多位普立茲獎獲得者。

過去當選該院院士的華人有胡適,錢學森,丁肇中,李遠哲等60人,劉國松先生是首位來自台灣藝術與人文領域的院士,也是全球華人畫家第一位受此殊榮者。

今年榮獲院士的劉國松, 1956年台灣師範大學畢業後隨即創立五月畫會,發動台灣現代藝術運動,倡導東方畫系水墨畫的革命,奠定台灣水墨畫現代化的基礎,並終身以建立水墨畫新傳統為己任,影響東亞儒家文化共同體國家水墨畫的發展。其功績是唯一獲得兩岸最高的國家文藝獎和中華藝文獎的終身成就獎,故被譽為現代水墨畫之父

現任臺灣師範大學講座教授的劉國松,曾任香港中文大學藝術系主任,台南藝術大學研究所長,美國愛荷華大學與威斯康辛州立大學的客座教授,大陸多所重點大學和美術學院的榮譽教授。曾提出畫室是實驗室,不是傳統繪畫製造的工廠的理論,採取先求異,再求好的革命教學方法,培植不少國際知名的畫家。其個人的創作至今已創造5種獨特的個人風格,全球近百美術博物館為其舉辦個展,有大英博物館,柏林博物館,北京故宮博物院與芝加哥美術館等80餘間收藏了其作品,堪稱是作品被全球最多美術博物館收藏的在世華人藝術家。(駐紐約台北文化中心提供)

星期六, 10月 08, 2016

哈佛費正清中心慶祝60週年 兩日研討會全方位看中國(圖片)


哈佛大學費正清中心主任宋怡明( Michael Szonyi)和哈佛中國基金主席,
曾任費正清中心主任的柯偉林(William Kirby)。(周菊子攝)

哈佛大學費正清中心主任宋怡明( Michael Szonyi)(左)和哈佛大學國際項目副校長,曾任費正清中心主任的歐立德(Mark Ellitott)。(周菊子攝)
布朗大學中國計畫主任Edward Steinfeld(前左一)坐在曾任哈佛大學
費正清中心主任的傅高義(Eza Vogel)身旁提問。SOHO中國創辦人,刻在
哈佛做訪問學者的潘石屹,張欣夫婦(後左一,二)也在座。(周菊子攝)
曾任哈佛大學費正清中心主任的馬若德(Roderick Macfarquhar)(左)
被一旁的哈佛大學政府系助理教授王裕華稱為祖父輩人物,
忍不住笑起來。(周菊子攝)
Wilt Idema (中)也曾擔任費正清中心主任。(周菊子攝)
9歲時隨父母從台灣遷居美國,現在是耶魯大學東亞語言比較文學
教授的石靜遠(Jing Tsu)在會議中指出,中國現在不但有所謂火星字,
中華字庫還新編列了3000個新字。(周菊子攝)
哈佛大學費正清中心正在製作資料庫,展示該中心學者都來
自世界上那些地方。目前已有800多人進了資料庫。(周菊子攝)

在會議舉行中,有學者專程從中國把一本與新清史有關的學術專書,
帶給歐立德(左)。(周菊子攝)


哈佛大學政治經濟榮休教授Dwight Perkins主持哈佛費正清中心60周年
慶研討會中的經濟座談。(周菊子攝)

哈佛大學費正清中心慶祝60週年研討會的第一場講座由柯偉林(William
Kirby)主持,第一個演講的是傅士卓(Joseph Fewsmith)。(周菊子攝)



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哈佛大學國際項目副校長歐立德研究的清史,在國際間引發新舊清史
熱議。(周菊子)
歐立德在會議中提出"中國歷史是屬於中國,還是屬於世界,
誰有話語權"這問題。






台灣生技創投人和BTBA分享經驗

波士頓台灣人生物科技協會(BTBA) 六日晚在麻省理工學院辦講座,邀統一國際開發公司分享台灣生物科技界創投圈概況。
統一國際科學顧問詹維康(中)坦言台灣生物科技圈生態和美國大不相同,主要金主多半為非行業內人士,投資與否的決定因素常常遠超過專業考量。有意回台發展者,宜先了解環境,以避免海歸不適應症。
詹維康認為,台灣生物科技發展前景優勢在於大環境仍然混沌,有能力,有意願,有擔當者,有創建規則,標準的機會。
統一國際投資管理經理莊智軒坦言,此行來美和美國的生物創投人洽談,的確學到很多。建議海外學子把美國的優秀做法與經驗帶回台灣。
統一國際開發投資管理科長黃信榮(左起),科學顧問詹維康,投資管理
經理莊智軒分享經驗。(周菊子攝)
BTBA前任會長陳映嘉(右)主持座談。




台灣聲動樂團10/21 到 Regis 學院演出 (附新資訊)

臺灣著名演唱團體「聲動樂團」(Sheng Don, A Moving Sound)將於本(10)月21日(星期五)晚7:30時在Regis CollegeFine Arts Center隆重登場,歡迎各界踴躍前往欣賞。
聲動樂團經常在美歐各地演出,廣受好評。該團融合數種傳統中國樂器,彈唱俱佳,風格獨特,曾獲美國公共廣播電台(NPR)之專訪推薦。
該表演憑票入場(成人票15元、耆老或學生10元、兒童5元),購票請至www.regiscollege.edu或電781-768-7070


聲動樂團在Regis College之表演,如果直接電話購買並提及John Chu,可獲得5元之減價, 該校文化中心副主任Nancy Rosata, 電話781-768-7032,併請轉知,謝謝。

以下為該團過去三年表演經歷資料。

2015

Paleo Festival, Switzerland
Underneath the Stars Festival, England
Warwick Folk Festival, England
Bardentreffen, Germany
North Michigan University, US
Detroit Institute of Art, US
Illinois University, Urbana-Champaign, US
Williams College, MA, US
Queens Museum, New York, US
University of North Carolina, Asheville, US
LEAF Festival, North Carolina, US
REDCAT Roy and Edna Disney/Calarts Theater, Los Angeles, US

2014

Melbourne International Arts Festival, Australia
Nelson Arts Festival, New Zealand
Dunedin Arts Festival, New Zealand
Colours of Ostrava Festival, Ostrava, CZ
Pohoda Festival, Trencin, Slovakia
Les Aubes Musicales, Geneva, Switzerland
Masala Festival, Hanover, Germany
Tübingen University, Germany
Heidelberg University, Germany
Madison World Music Festival, US
Humanitas World Music Festival, Washington State University, US
University of Massachusetts, Residency though Five Colleges, US
Boise State University, Idaho, US

2013

The Kennedy Center, Washington DC, US
Globalquerque World Music Festival, New Mexico, US
Northern Arizona State University, Arizona, US
Great Performances at Vanderbilt Univ. Series, Tennessee, US
George Washington University, Washington DC, US
Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts, New York, US
Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, US

CITY OF BOSTON AND EL PLANETA ANNOUNCE FIRST ANNUAL LATINO RESTAURANT WEEK

CITY OF BOSTON AND EL PLANETA ANNOUNCE FIRST ANNUAL LATINO RESTAURANT WEEK
Week to include discounts and specialties for patrons of participating restaurants
BOSTON - Friday, October 7, 2016 - Mayor Walsh, Boston City Councillors and El Planeta newspapers today announced the First Annual Latino Restaurant Week in Boston. The Week celebrates the numerous Latino-owned and inspired restaurants in the City, and runs from October 6th to October 16th.

Originating in New York in the mid-nineties, the Week became popular with both restaurant-goers and owners who enjoyed discounted prices on certain dishes and an increased number of patrons. During Boston's Latino Restaurant Week, patrons will be able to order speciality appetizers, entrees and desserts at a discounted price.

"Latino Restaurant Week celebrates the cultural significance of our vibrant Latin American community and encourages residents and visitors to dine at local restaurants," said Mayor Walsh. "It's an excellent way to recognize a Boston's Latino community while supporting local businesses."

"We are thrilled to have the support of Mayor Walsh and Boston City Council for the first ever Boston Hispanic Restaurant Week. El Planeta Media started working in this concept in 2014 and this year we could make it possible thanks to the support of the City Of Boston. We are confident that the Week will become the most 'delicioso' time of the year in our city, giving food lovers across different neighborhoods the opportunity to enjoy special menu items created for this celebratory week at some of the best restaurants in Boston," said Rafael Ulloa, editor of El Planeta Media.

Resteraunt owners that are interested in participating in Latino Restaurant Week can do so by visiting http://elplaneta.com/hrw/ or reaching out to Alexandra Valdez in the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services at 617-635-2185.

A full list of restaurants participating in the week can we reached here:http://elplaneta.com/hrw/

About El Planeta Newspaper:
El Planeta Newspaper is the the leading publication in Spanish in the Greater Boston and Greater Lawrence Area since 2004. With the mission to publish news that informs, educates, and unites communities, El Planeta reaches approximately 105,000 readers a week.

Drought Conditions Continue for Large Portions of Commonwealth, Western Region Increased to Drought Watch

Drought Conditions Continue for Large Portions of Commonwealth, Western Region Increased to Drought Watch
Monitoring of Water Resources to Continue, Water Conservation by Public Necessary
 BOSTON – October 7, 2016 – With large portions of Massachusetts continuing to experience rainfall amounts remaining below average for a seventh straight month, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton today declared the following drought levels throughout the Commonwealth: a Drought Warning for the Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast, and Southeast Massachusetts, unchanged for the Central, Northeast and Southeast Regions, and up from a Drought Watch for the Connecticut River Valley in September; and a Drought Watch for the Cape and Islands and Western Massachusetts, up from a Drought Advisory  for Western Massachusetts and unchanged for the Cape and Islands in September. The declaration was the result of a recommendation issued from a recent meeting of theDrought Management Task Force, comprised of state, federal and local officials, and will remain in effect until water levels return to normal in the affected regions.

“Most of Massachusetts received very little precipitation during the month of September, preventing needed relief from the ongoing drought conditions currently being experienced throughout much of the state,”said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton.“Water reservoirs, groundwater, streamflow, and soil moisture levels continue to decline, severely impacting the Commonwealth’s riverine habitats and fisheries, agricultural sector, and elevating the risk of fire. Now more important than ever, we all must administer best water conservation practices to avoid additional stress on our drinking water sources and other water dependent habitats.”

“As widespread drought conditions continue into October, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is asking the public, including those with private wells, to conserve water by reducing indoor and outdoor water usage.  Water conservation is necessary to help address the reduced reservoir and ground water levels in many areas of the state,” said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Kurt Schwartz. “In addition, because the extremely dry conditions have increased the threat of brush and wildland fires, the public is urged to exercise extreme caution when using matches, charcoal grills, and other open flames during outdoor activities.”

A Drought Warning, as outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, indicates consecutive months of groundwater, stream flow, and reservoir levels being below normal, and initiates a much more concerted set of government responses including instating water restrictions, and more intensified monitoring and coordination between the agencies. Areas within the Drought Warning are currently experiencing precipitation levels below normal for six out of seven consecutive months. The declaration of a Drought Watch represents extremely low groundwater and streamflow levels resulting from prolonged periods of precipitation deficit, including a lack of snowfall in the winter months.  The declaration of a Drought Watch warrants detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance for the affected municipalities.
drought_status_mapOctober 1 2016

While certain sub-regions within Northeast and Southeast Massachusetts are experiencing much more severe impacts, and areas within the Cape and Islands region are experiencing more optimal conditions, the state continues to intensely monitor and assess the drought situation, and any associated environmental and agricultural impacts. Furthermore, the state asks the public to be mindful of the amount of water they are using, and to eliminate or greatly reduce outdoor water use to ensure essential needs such as drinking water, fire protection, and crop hydration are being met.

For Regions in Drought Warning:
·         Outdoor water use should be eliminated.  

For Regions in Drought Watch:
·         Outdoor water use should be limited to “handheld watering” with a hose or a watering can after 5pm or before 9am (to avoid evaporative losses); and
·         Filling swimming pools, washing cars and washing buildings should be prohibited.

For Regions in Drought Advisory:
·         Outdoor watering with irrigation systems and sprinklers should be limited to no more than one day per week; and
·         Watering with a handheld hose should be limited to after 5pm or before 9 am (to avoid evaporative losses).

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s (MassDEP) permits exempt certain water uses from mandatory restrictions, including: for health or safety reasons; the production of food and fiber; the maintenance of livestock; and to meet the core functions of a business. MassDEP continues to provide technical assistance to communities on managing systems, including assistance on use of emergency connections and water supplies, as well as assisting towns on how to request a declaration of drought emergency.

“MassDEP strongly encourages suppliers to keep outdoor restrictions in place into October,” said Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Martin Suuberg. “The prolonged drought created a significant water deficit that will need time and a return to normal precipitation patterns to replenish.”

To aid farmers and other small businesses, the Baker-Polito Administration launched the Massachusetts Drought Emergency Loan Fund, and continues to work closely with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Service Agency. As a result of USDA primary agricultural disaster designations due to losses caused by drought, all Massachusetts counties are now eligible for federal emergency loans through the Farm Service Agency to help recover from crop losses. Additionally, all Massachusetts counties are eligible for federal emergency loans as a result of a USDA primary agriculturaldisaster designation due to crop losses of tree fruits like peaches that were caused by frost and freeze occurring between February and May.

“The ongoing drought conditions continue to adversely affect farmers across Massachusetts,” said Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner John Lebeaux. “We are committed to working with these farmers to connect them with the resources they need during this challenging time. Despite the difficult growing conditions, Massachusetts farms, nurseries and greenhouses continue to produce plenty of high-quality agricultural products, and we strongly encourage all residents to buy local this fall to support our hard-working farmers.”

Task Force officials noted that while reservoir levels, especially smaller systems, are low for this time of year, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) water supply system is not currently experiencing drought conditions, as defined within its individual plan.

“The Massachusetts Water Resource Authority’s source reservoirs are still within normal levels; however, the minimal rainfall we have had has not really added up to much,” said MWRA Executive Director Fred Laskey. “We continue to encourage residents and businesses within our service area to conserve water in their daily routine.”

The declaration of a Drought Warning, Drought Watch, and Drought Advisory requires the Drought Management Task Force to meet on a regular basis to more closely assess conditions across the state, coordinate dissemination of information to the public, and help state, federal and local agencies prepare any responses that may be needed in the future. The Task Force will next meet in November. For further information on water conservation and what you can do, visit the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ drought page, the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s drought managementpage, and the MassDEP Water Conservation page.