紐英崙遡源公所慶新春 舊金山，紐約宗親大規模到賀

波士頓經文處處長賴銘琪，雲雯榛夫婦(中)、波是噸僑教中心主任郭大文
和遡源公所宗親合影。(周菊子攝)

(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 紐英崙遡源公所廿三日晚在囍臨門大酒樓慶祝乙未羊年新春，頒發獎金勵學。舊金山總堂，紐約分堂，逾四十名宗親遠道來賀，三百多人歡聚一堂，祝禱新年復始，萬象更新。

遡源公所是由雷、方、鄺三姓組成的姓氏宗親會，歷史悠久。今年有舊金山總堂十八人，紐約分堂廿三人的宗親到賀，規模之大、聲勢雷動。

紐英崙遡源公所主席鄺衍坤（前左五），雷如鏡（前右三）和嘉賓，宗親合影。
前右起，鄺元杰，僑教中心主任郭大文，遡源總堂主席雷超雄（前右五起），
經文處長賴銘琪，雲雯蓁夫婦，遡源總堂顧問雷權達，雷華欽（前左三），
紐英崙遡源顧問雷國輝（後左二）等人。（菊子攝）

            紐約溯源公所主席雷文沒致詞時指出，宗親到賀團規模這麼大，還真是前所未有。本地公所一名宗親透露，今年的新任正主席鄺衍坤，不但和大埠宗親熟稔，也是紐英崙遡源公所當年置業的功臣之一，一向受宗親尊重，許多久未來訪的外地宗親，今年都特地到賀。

        當晚的慶祝活動由今年主席之一，兼具顧問身份的雷如鏡擔任司儀。他並在超武館舞獅，採青獻桔前，親自主持了非常傳統的點睛儀式。

            會中還頒發了二千三百元獎學金，鼓勵十四名勤奮向學的宗親子弟，其中二千元由鄺佩康捐出，三百元由另一名宗親捐出。

  紐英崙溯源的鄺炎彬（右起），鄺坤珍，鄺元杰，鄺國彬（左三）等人
和到會嘉賓合影。（周菊子攝）

            遡源公所的鄺元杰透露，今年令人高興的另一件事是春宴中每桌各有的四份禮品，悉數由公所宗親捐贈，包括鄺佩康的美東燒臘，方家的香滿園，鄺國彬的肥仔燒臘，以及遡源宗親開的溫莎餅屋等。

            當晚到賀的嘉賓，包括駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪，雲雯蓁夫婦，副處長陳銘俊，波士頓華僑文教中心主任郭大文。

            遡源宗親到賀的包括舊金山總堂主席雷超雄，顧問雷權達，方錫林，雷華欽，原宗公所主席方錫光，雷琨華，紐約遡源主席雷文沒，方玉照，紐約原宗別墅墅長鄺俊廪，雷錦權等人。

 紐英崙遡源公所顧問雷國輝（右），鄺元杰（左）在門口送客。（周菊子攝）

            紐英崙遡源公所今年的宗親聚會，冒出不少年輕有為的企業家宗親，包括年方四十出頭，在聖沾士道三十一號開“忍者快車壽司店（Samurai Express Sushi Rest.）” 的鄺炎彬，以及年方三十出頭的鄺國彬，已和合夥人王新平開有不下五家餐飲食肆，包括肥仔燒臘，水車屋，香港小食，Lime Light Stage ＆ Studio，以及在郊區Marshfield的大明樓。

紐英崙遡源宗親鄺國彬（左二），邀遡源總堂顧問雷華欽，主席雷超雄等人
參觀他和人合夥開的Lime Light卡拉ＯＫ店。右二為本地宗親鄺炎彬。（周菊子攝）

鄺國彬透露，他從現任紐英崙中華公所主席阮鴻燦手中盤下“肥仔燒臘”時，才經由阮鴻燦引介，加入了紐英崙遡源公所。春宴當晚他還招待部分宗親到他那位於愛默生學院所屬劇院對面的Lime Light Stage ＆ Studio，唱卡拉OK。

         

 遡源總堂的雷超雄（右起），雷權達，雷華欽等人，廿三日由雷國輝陪同，
曾特地前往中華頤養院探望宗親雷梓昆。阮奕雲代表該院當晚到會
感謝遡源宗親。（周菊子攝）

        

         

摩頓市長葛帝生（Gary Christenson）啟動競選連任

摩頓市市長葛帝生（Gary Christenson）上週五（三月廿日）正式宣佈競選連任，逾二百五十人出席支持，場面人氣極旺。

            美國是個民主國家，一年到頭，輪流著舉行各層級選舉。去年是州級選舉年，麻州州長換成查理貝克（Charlie Baker）。今年輪到辦市級選舉，雖然布比州級選舉緊張，登記參選的截止日期也遲至六月，但有心參選，尤其是要挑戰在位者的候選人，幾乎都早早宣佈了參選意願。

昆士市是因為今年當選的市長，將可一任四年，要角逐市長職位兩名挑戰者，馬洪妮（Ann Mahoney），古楚（Doug Gutro），就都已於今年初宣布了參選意願。

            摩頓市的市長任期，已經是四年一任，迄今還未傳出其他人有意角逐市長職位，選情實在一點也不緊張，不過首度競選連任的市長葛帝生，倒是很認真的，三月廿日就已在“安東尼（Anthony’s）”宣佈競選連任，請出了父親傑弗瑞（Jeffrey Christenson）等家人助陣，明白表態有意繼續當市長。

            傑弗瑞毫不避諱地稱讚自己的兒子，指葛帝生是摩頓市有史以來最勤奮的市長。

            葛帝生倒是很謙虛，感謝他的家人，市長辦公室的所有員工，以及他的競選連任團隊。他細數了自己在2011年競選市長時的承諾，以及上任以後的政績，包括要拆掉現有的市政府大樓，打通愉悅（Pleasant )街，方便人們通往地鐵站，應用各種臉書，推特，看點修（See-Click-Fix）系統，以及新的311電話系統等科技，保障地方治安，人民安全，增聘了多名警察，要在東大道上建新的警察局總部，安排流動辦公室時間，深入社區，就近聽取民眾意見。

            葛帝生坦言，要改善摩頓市的整體環境，還有很多事該做，他競選連任是為繼續推動許多改善工作。

            當晚有不少摩頓市民出席支持，包括亞美商務聯繫（AsiaUs Business Connection）的副董事長陳慈衛，營運經理李豐，在摩頓市新開張六個月的Oppa’s餐廳東主伍鳥榮，黃智勇，聚喜樓東主之一的陳錦沾，以及羅祖德，阮鴻燦，鄺坤珍，林猷康，廖燕媚，廖仲英等人。

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            摩頓市長葛帝生（Gary Christenson）宣佈競選連任。（菊子攝）

        摩頓市長葛帝生（Gary Christenson）（後左五）宣佈競選連任，華裔民眾到會支持。右起，廖仲英，廖燕媚，陳錦沾，黃智勇，阮鴻燦，鄺坤珍，伍鳥榮，Giovann Pantaleo，羅祖德，李豐。（菊子攝）

            左起，林猷康，于豔，李豐，Giovann Pantaleo，陳錦沾，阮鴻燦，黃智勇，伍鳥榮，羅祖德，Chilen Pham等人支持摩頓市長葛帝生（Gary Christenson）競選連任。（菊子攝）

你不知道的全球50大在线学习网站

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你不知道的全球50大在线学习网站

2015-03-12chenweiMOOC学院

艺术与音乐

• Dave Conservatoire — 一个完全免费的音乐学习网站，口号是“让每一个人都可以接受世界级的音乐教育”，有视频，有练习。
• Drawspace — 如果你想学习绘画，或者提高自己的绘画技能，就来Drawspace吧。
• Justin Guitar — 超过800节免费的吉他课程，有自己的app，还有电子书、DVD等实用内容。

数学，数据科学与工程

• Codecademy — Codecademy还用多介绍吗？学编程，来Codeacademy就对了。
• Stanford Engineering Everywhere — 有很多免费的工程类课程资源。
• Big Data University — 教你如何做大数据分析。
• Better Explained — 从整体图景着手，通过图像向你解释抽象的数学（还有其他领域）概念。

设计，网页设计与开发

• HOW Design University — 主要教授图像与交互设计。
• HTML Dog — 学习 HTML, CSS 和 JavaScript 编程技能。
• Skillcrush — 提供职业网页设计与开发课程。
• Hack Design — 全球顶级设计师教你网页/app设计，完全免费。

综合

• Scratch – Imagine, Program, Share — 为小孩子设计，通过游戏学编程。
• Udemy — 通过教学视频教你生活和工作中的实用技能，需要付费。
• E-learning for kids — 向5-12岁的儿童提供小学程度基础课程。
• Ed2go — 又一个学习技能的线上课程网站，主要面向成年人。
• GCF Learn Free — 由 Goodwill Community Foundation 和 Goodwill Industries 创办，教授实用技能。（我已经词穷了。。）
• Stack Exchange — 嘿！一个类似果壳问答的超赞的问答网站，回答质量都超级高。
• HippoCampus — 主要面向中学生。
• Howcast — 通过视频学习日常生活小技能。
• Memrise — 用游戏化的概念学习语言。
• SchoolTube — 面向中小学生，称有50万视频。。
• Instructables — 一个DIY网站。
• creativeLIVE — 教你摄影、音乐、设计等技能，要付费。
• Do It Yourself — 教你成为家居改造达人。
• Adafruit Learning System — 提供免费电子设备DIY教程。
• Grovo — 学习如何使用上百种网站应用，提高自己的工作效率。

大学课程

• edX — 免费学习来自全球顶尖大学（包括MIT和哈佛大学）的课程，提供付费的认证证书。
• Coursera — 免费学习来自全球20多个国家100多所顶尖大学的课程，有提供认证证书的专项课程，由浅入深系统学习一个领域。
• MIT Open Courseware — 创建于2002年，免费提供几乎所有MIT课程的完整材料。
• Open Yale Courses — 提供耶鲁大学的课程，既有传统的网络公开课，也有MOOC。
• Open Learning Initiative — 卡麦基梅隆大学的一个开放学习计划。
• Khan Academy — 可汗学院，最早的线上学习网站之一，内容丰富，适合任何年纪的学习者。
• MIT Video — 提供超过12,000 个讲座/视频，涵盖数学、建筑、艺术、化学、生物、人文社科、物理等领域。
• Stanford Online — 斯坦福大学的线上学习平台。
• Harvard Extension School: Open Learning Initiative — 哈佛大学的线上课程视频精选。
• Canvas Network — 又一个MOOC平台。
• Quantum Physics Made Relatively Simple — 理论物理学家Hans Bethe向你介绍量子物理学。
• Open UW — 华盛顿大学的线上课程资源。
• UC San Diego Podcast Lectures — 圣地亚哥大学的视频、音频资源。
• University of the People — 这是一间免学费的线上大学。
• NovoEd — 学习NovoEd的课程，成为未来的领袖！

IT与软件开发

• Udacity — 职业编程学习的不二之选，提供微学位。她的课程。
• Apple Developer Site — 学习开发 IOS、Mac OS、Safari 环境下的app.
• Google Code — 学习开发安卓app.
• Code.org — 编程一小时活动的大本营。想学编程？就从这里起步吧。
• Mozilla Developer Network — 不要被名字骗了，不是教你开发火狐插件。你可以学习 HTML, CSS 和JavaScript。
• Learnable — 也是学编程，超过5000个视频。
• Pluralsight — 学编程（技术盲分不出这些网站有什么区别和特色已经哭了）
• CodeHS — 在学校、在家学编程！
• Aquent Gymnasium — 学编程。

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MAYOR WALSH TO HOST TWITTER CHAT 3/25

MAYOR WALSH TO HOST TWITTER CHAT 

BOSTON—Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host a Twitter Chat to engage with constituents on Wednesday, March 25 at 3 p.m. Twitter users are welcome to submit questions and comments to the Mayor by using the hashtag #ASKMJW. 

Baker-Polito Administration Welcomes Amazon Expansion in Fall River and Freetown

Baker-Polito Administration Welcomes Amazon Expansion in Fall River and Freetown Expansion Will Create 500 New Full-Time Jobs in the Commonwealth FALL RIVER – Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced today that the state’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) has approved an incentive package for Amazon’s proposed expansion in Fall River and Freetown. The incentives, awarded through the Commonwealth’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP), will facilitate an expansion project expected to create 500 new full-time jobs in Massachusetts. Amazon’s South Coast expansion will also create over 2,000 seasonal jobs, while leveraging $54 million in private investment. The decision was made during EACC’s board meeting Tuesday morning. “This project will not only create new jobs for the residents of Bristol County, but will also provide a much needed economic boost to one of our gateway cities,” said Governor Baker. “By supporting companies that are looking to expand in the Commonwealth, we are setting the stage for a competitive and stable economic environment here in Massachusetts.” “Our administration is committed to supporting businesses and promoting regional economic development, and through the EDIP program, we are helping businesses grow and create jobs for residents here in Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor Polito. “We look forward to seeing this expansion project strengthen the economies in both Fall River and Freetown.” The EACC approved $2.25 million in Enhanced Expansion Project Credits, as well as $1 million in Job Creation Projects Credits, for a total of $3.25 million in EDIP investment tax credits. In addition, the City of Fall River is supporting the project with a 15-year Tax Increment Financing and Personal Property Tax Exemption Agreement valued at $7,808,850. The Town of Freetown is supporting the project with a 15-year Tax Increment Financing and Personal Property Tax Exemption Agreement valued at $3,830,425. Through the expansion project, Amazon will invest approximately $54 million in a 1 million square foot sortable fulfillment center to be constructed by a third-party developer in the SouthCoast Life Science & Technology Park. Approximately 60 percent of the new construction will be in Fall River and 40 percent of the new construction will be in Freetown. The center is expected to be operational in late 2016. “Amazon’s commitment to Fall River and Freetown is welcome news for the entire South Coast,” said Congressman Joseph Kennedy III. “This project will bring quality jobs to our communities and help spur additional private sector growth to further compliment the dynamic development strategies already championed by cities and towns across the region.” "This is very exciting news for the City of Fall River,” said Mayor Samuel Sutter. “The 500 jobs created by this project will be transformative for our city. We look forward to Amazon completing the land purchase now that all the pieces are in place. We believe the construction of this great facility could begin as early as this summer." “It is a privilege to see the growth potential of these communities being recognized by some of the fastest growing companies in the world,” said Senator Michael Rodrigues. “We are excited to see the economic and community benefits that these businesses will provide to our residents and are grateful for the Baker-Polito Administration’s continued support throughout the process.” “This is a hallmark day for this district and our community,” said Representative Carole Fiola. “We look forward to the day when the shovel is in the ground, with the promise of new jobs and a blossoming regional economy on the horizon. I’m glad to have Amazon as a part of our corporate community, and I thank Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, and Secretary Jay Ash for their wholehearted support for this project and our region.” The EDIP is a tax incentive program designed to foster job creation and stimulate business growth throughout the Commonwealth. Participating companies may receive state and local tax incentives in exchange for job creation, job retention and private investment commitments. To learn more about the program, click here.

2015 BOSTON MARATHON PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2015 BOSTON MARATHON PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), organizer of the Boston Marathon®, has issued its Schedule of Events for official participants in the 2015 Boston Marathon.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Participant Number Pick-up

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center

2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center

2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The 38th annual John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo features more than 200 exhibitors and is widely regarded as the running industry’s premier showcase for new products, services, and events. Complimentary admission courtesy of John Hancock, Conventures, Inc., and the B.A.A.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Participant Number Pick-up

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registered athletes pick up their official race numbers.

John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The 38th annual John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo features more than 200 exhibitors and is widely regarded as the running industry’s premier showcase for new products, services, and events. Complimentary admission courtesy of John Hancock, Conventures, Inc., and the B.A.A.

B.A.A. 5K

Boston Common

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

An estimated 10,000 participants will take part in the seventh annual B.A.A. 5K from Boston Common. The race course will pass over the Boston Marathon finish line. Race registration opened to the general public in February and is now closed.

B.A.A. Invitational Mile

Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

The Invitational Mile features some of the top professional and scholastic milers. High school and middle school athletes represent the eight host cities and towns of the Boston Marathon.

B.A.A. Relay Challenge

Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

More than 20 middle schools from around Greater Boston will convene for the 19th consecutive year for the B.A.A. Relay Challenge. In the culmination of a month-long program taught by volunteer coaches, the relay challenge will feature students from all of the schools competing near the Boston Marathon finish line.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

Participant Number Pick-up

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registered athletes pick up their official race numbers.

John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The 38th annual John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo features more than 200 exhibitors and is widely regarded as the running industry’s premier showcase for new products, services, and events. Complimentary admission courtesy of John Hancock, Conventures, Inc., and the B.A.A.

Boston Marathon Pre-Race Dinner

City Hall Plaza near Faneuil Hall

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

A dinner for athletes and guests.

MONDAY, APRIL 20

Official Start Times for the 2015 Boston Marathon

DIVISION                                                             START TIME                        APPROX NO. OF ENTRANTS

Mobility Impaired                                            8:50 a.m.                              15

Men's Push-Rim Wheelchair                       9:17 a.m.                              43

Women's Push-Rim Wheelchair                9:19 a.m.                              10

Handcycles & Duos                                          9:22 a.m.                              25

Elite Women                                                      9:32 a.m.                              40

Elite Men & Wave One                                  10:00 a.m.                           7,500

Wave Two                                                           10:25 a.m.                           7,500

Wave Three                                                       10:50 a.m.                           7,500

Wave Four                                                          11:15 a.m.                           7,500

Boston Marathon Awards Ceremony

Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The top 10 overall men and women, and the men’s and women’s wheelchair champions, will receive their awards.

Boston Marathon Mile 27 - Official Post-Race Party, presented by Samuel Adams

Fenway Park, Boston

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 

Participants celebrate their accomplishment, experience America’s most beloved ballpark, and view the World Series trophies.

OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST

Future Race Dates

Monday, April 18, 2016 (120th Boston Marathon)

Monday, April 17, 2017 (121st Boston Marathon)

TV/Online Broadcasts

The race will be televised live in its entirety locally on WBZ-TV (Channel 4), and the station will also be streaming live race coverage throughout New England on CBSBoston.com. The race will be broadcast nationally on Universal Sports, and online at UniversalSports.com.

For more information on the 2015 Boston Marathon, please click here.

About the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)

Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A.’s Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, and the organization manages other local events and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round running programs. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John Hancock Financial. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with the international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. More than 60,000 runners will participate in B.A.A. events in 2015. The 119th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.