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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.

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR WALSH ON OLYMPIC REFERENDUM

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR WALSH ON OLYMPIC REFERENDUM

"Hosting the Olympic Games presents an opportunity to envision and build together the next chapter in Boston's history. The success of our bid for the Olympics depends on the support of residents and we should only move forward in a way that will bring the greatest benefit to the City and its neighborhoods. Over the next year, I encourage residents to engage in a conversation to learn more about what the Olympics could mean for Boston and the entire Commonwealth, and to put forward any suggestions or concerns. The Olympics offers a catalyst to unlocking our full potential and only through collaboration can we take advantage of this chance to elevate Boston to new heights."

BRA announces public engagement plan for urban renewal extension process

BRA announces public engagement plan for urban renewal extension process

Residents encouraged to attend community meetings and join conversation on social media

BOSTON – The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) is moving forward with the public process to seek ten-year extensions for 14 of the 16 expiring urban renewal plan areas in the city. Urban renewal began as a post-World War II federal program to address widespread blight and disinvestment in America’s cities. But it has evolved in recent decades as a more nuanced tool for redevelopment and revitalization, managed by states and municipalities, to spur economic development in urban areas across the country. Boston is one of 31 other cities and towns in the Commonwealth that has active urban renewal plans.

In December, BRA Director Brian Golden and senior officials briefed the Boston City Council on the extension effort. Since then, the agency has created a dedicated website, www.bostonurbanrenewal.org, to provide information about urban renewal and the ongoing extension process. The website features an interactive map with details about the plan areas, significant development projects facilitated by the urban renewal, historical information, and a place for people to make suggestions about how these planning tools can be used most effectively to cultivate vibrant neighborhoods. The website will be updated with content throughout the public process.

Three community kick-off meetings will be held in the coming weeks to introduce the broader public to how urban renewal tools are used currently. The meetings, each of which will offer the same content, are scheduled for the following dates and locations:

• Tuesday, March 31: Boston City Hall (BRA Board Room, 9^th Floor) at 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 2: Blackstone Community Center, 50 W Brookline St, at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, April 13: Madison Park High School (Cardinal Hall), 75 Malcolm X Blvd, at 6:00 p.m.

Following the series of community kick-off meetings, the BRA will organize another round of public workshops in late spring to solicit ideas for updating the goals of the various urban renewal plan areas. More public meetings are scheduled for the summer and fall to synthesize the public’s feedback and present the future of urban renewal in Boston. The extension process is expected to last through the end of the year.

The BRA is also encouraging people to participate in the conversation about urban renewal on Twitter by tweeting @BostonRedevelop using the hashtag #URBoston.

“We look forward to facilitating a robust conversation with residents across the city about the future of urban renewal in Boston,” said Director Golden. “This is an opportunity to overcome the stigma associated with heavy-handed urban renewal strategies of the past and create a shared set of goals to successfully guide redevelopment efforts for years to come.”

The original plans and goals from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s were very prescriptive, but this extension process will focus on soliciting ideas to create a more flexible framework for urban planning and economic development. The revised goals will better reflect the contemporary urban environment by incorporating new realities such as climate change and resiliency, for example, which were not a consideration in Boston’s historical urban renewal plans. Insights gained through the public process can inform the citywide master plan that the BRA will undertake later this year. Boston's last general plan, completed in 1965, was an outgrowth of the urban renewal planning efforts that began prior to the creation of the BRA in 1957.

A total of 18 urban renewal plan areas, spanning approximately 3,000 acres (or ten percent of land in Boston), are currently active. The BRA intends to allow smaller urban renewal plans in Allston and a portion of Downtown to expire, as the redevelopment goals in those places have been met. Two other plan areas, in the West End and around North Station, are not set to expire, but the BRA will explore aligning their expiration dates with the other active plans.

The Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) approved a one-year extension to the active plans in January to allow for the ongoing public engagement process, meaning the majority of Boston’s plans will expire in April 2016. The BRA is not seeking to create new urban renewal areas or expand existing plans as part of this extension process.

Boston’s urban renewal plans were last extended in 2005, and the BRA hopes that the current effort will be much more inclusive, thoughtful, and transparent. Following the public engagement process, the BRA will seek approval from the agency’s Board of Directors, Boston City Council, and DHCD for the ten-year extension of the plans.

About the Boston Redevelopment Authority

As the City of Boston’s urban planning and economic development agency, the BRA works in partnership with the community to plan Boston's future while respecting its past. The agency’s passionate and knowledgeable staff guides physical, social, and economic change in Boston’s neighborhoods and its downtown to shape a more prosperous, sustainable, and beautiful city for all. The BRA also prepares residents for new opportunities through employment training, human services, and job creation. Learn more at www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org, and follow us on Twitter @BostonRedevelop.

Boston Announces $4 million in grant funding to place residents on a continuum to success

Office of Jobs and Community Services realigns focus to better reflect citywide Economic Opportunity Agenda

 Announces $4 million in grant funding to place Boston residents on a continuum to success

BOSTON – The Office of Jobs and Community Services (JCS), an affiliate of the Boston Redevelopment Authority, recently released three open and competitive requests for proposals (RFPs) that better reflect the organization’s core mission of helping Bostonians fulfill their educational and employment aspirations. By realigning the goals and strategies of funding sources to Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s citywide economic opportunity agenda focused on tackling income inequality, JCS seeks to place residents, including youth and adults, on career pathways to economic success. The ultimate goal of this continuum of resources is to get people into careers that provide a living wage and opportunities for advancement.

“For some Boston residents, the ladder to financial security is still out of reach, and I am dedicated to creating opportunities for professional and educational growth,” said Mayor Walsh, who launched the JCS-led Office of Financial Empowerment last fall. “City organizations can make a difference by establishing clear pathways to success through job creation and workforce training. There are many talented women and men here; why not make a solid investment in the future of Boston's neighborhoods?”

The RFPs for the Alternative Education Initiative (AEI), Community Development Block Grant Public Services (CDBG-PS), and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA-Youth) for the 2016 fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2015, are premier funding opportunities meant to drive people toward these pathways. Under the RFPs, JCS is looking for organizations to work together to build an integrated support structure for education, employment, and training services to prevent gaps in pathways and ensure uninterrupted support to at-risk individuals and families. For certain populations, like seniors and people with disabilities, the emphasis is on helping individuals remain self-sufficient and retain their incomes.

Each RFP is informed by a set of policy principles that align grant strategies and funding goals with the City’s economic opportunity objectives. JCS conducted a thorough assessment to formulate these principles, which included an extensive review of well-documented best practices, a city-wide scan of community resources, and an analysis of workforce development efforts around the country.

“The Mayor’s economic opportunity agenda has a clear mission of enabling wealth building opportunities for residents,” said Brian Golden, Director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority. “Using these principles and data, the BRA and JCS can focus funding streams toward the programs that will best serve disadvantaged populations and the Mayor’s strategic vision.” 

The common goal of all three funding sources is to connect Boston residents with a continuum of opportunities for quality education, training, workforce development, and support services that lead to long-term economic security. All contracts are expected to begin July 1, 2015.

To download the RFP, please visit www.bostonjcs.org

Alternative Education Initiative (AEI)

Projected funding: $502,250, based on 2015 fiscal year

Funds target out-of-school and in-school youth between the ages of 16-21 who have dropped-out or are at risk of dropping out from traditional high schools. The goal of the grant is to help participating youth attain high school diplomas and the skill sets needed to increase their future employability and earning potential. The funding addresses complex barriers faced by students whose needs are not met in a traditional academic environment.

Key changes related to Boston’s economic opportunity agenda include:

• Increased focus on college and career preparation for dropouts and off-track students.
• Increased focus on the school-to-college and school-to-career continuum with an emphasis on an early introduction and exposure to post-secondary education and career opportunities, allowing youth to establish career goals and interests, and to experience improved educational and employment outcomes, such as dual enrollment strategies.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Projected funding: $1,266,510, based on 2015 fiscal year

Funds will target economically disadvantaged and undeserved youth between the ages of 14 and 24 years old, with preference given to out-of-school youth to align with the new requirement that 75% of funds serve that population. The goal of the funds will be to improve career, educational, and economic prospects of participating youth. The funding allows for a wrap-around approach that incorporates youth development, education and workforce strategies, and holistic support services with a particular focus on employment outcomes.

Key changes related to Boston’s economic opportunity agenda include:

• Serve more out-of-school youth: 75% of the funds must be spent on out-of-school youth, as opposed to 30% in the former Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The new Act extends the out-of-school youth age limit from 21 to 24 years.
• Increased focus on work experiences: 20% of the funds must be spent on work experiences. Therefore, JCS proposes that programs incorporate work-based learning strategies.

Community Development Block Grant Public Services (CDBG-PS)

Projected funding: $2,296,484, based on 2016 fiscal year

Funds will target low-income Boston residents with incomes at or below the 80% of Area Median Income, with preference given to re-entry or court-involved individuals, out-of-school youth, dislocated workers, seniors, individuals with disabilities, homeless individuals, documented immigrants, English language learners, and long-term underemployed or unemployed individuals. The goal of the funding stream is to place participants into careers that provide them with long-term economic stability. 

Funding streams are being finalized, and could increase or decrease before awarding.

About the Boston Redevelopment Authority

As the City of Boston’s urban planning and economic development agency, the BRA works in partnership with the community to plan Boston's future while respecting its past. The agency’s passionate and knowledgeable staff guides physical, social, and economic change in Boston’s neighborhoods and its downtown to shape a more prosperous, sustainable, and beautiful city for all. The BRA also prepares residents for new opportunities through employment training, human services and job creation. Learn more at www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org, and follow us on Twitter @BostonRedevelop.

紐英崙潮州同鄉慶新春 380人聯歡 明年赴加拿大懇親

紐英崙潮州同鄉會會長楊克敬（右五），副會長鍾炳南（右一），名譽
會長江文雄（左六）等該會理事和經文處處長賴銘琪（右六）
等人向潮州鄉親敬酒拜年。左起三名女眷，依序為會長夫人
劉煌雲，副會長夫人林幼蘭，經文處長夫人雲雯蓁。（周菊子攝）

(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 紐英崙潮州同鄉會三月廿二日晚在潮州城大酒樓，席開三十八桌，慶祝乙未羊年新春，宣佈國際潮團聯誼年會今年訂十一月廿日在加拿大溫哥華舉行，該會會長楊克敬將率隊出席。

 潮州同鄉會副會長鍾炳南（後左一）向經文處處長賴銘琪（前右三）介紹，
他的兒子鍾志生（後右二），當年在波士頓市政府做市長亞裔聯絡員。
圖中為坐在主桌的嘉賓，前排右起，江文雄，陳毓璇，賴銘琪及
雲雯蓁夫婦，楊克敬，阮鴻燦。後排右起，馬滌凡，鍾志生，
林幼蘭，劉煌雲，鍾炳南。（周菊子攝）

潮州同鄉中，不少人是越，棉，寮華僑，幾乎每個人都能說至少兩，三種以上語言。當晚的司儀鍾炳南，會長楊克敬，就分別以潮州話，國語，粵語致詞，充分表現了他們的語言天才。

楊克敬感嘆時光荏苒，1994年時該會成立的情景仍歷歷在目，轉眼卻就已是廿年後，鄉親們的人生紛紛跨進另一階段，不少人已高齡八十，還有許多人加入祖字輩行列，但鄉親們的團結不變，敬老扶幼愛心依舊，發揚中華文化的努力持續。一百三十多個家庭的四百多名成員，一直有錢出錢，有力出力，彼此扶攜，讓人覺得十分溫暖。

波士頓經文處處長賴銘琪(左四)應邀與楊克敬會長(右四)等人合唱。
(周菊子攝)

楊克敬會長指出，在熱心會員籌辦，會員交費支持下，該會每年都舉辦許多活動，聯絡彼此鄉情，還成立了敬老組，在龍都鎮（Randolph）大墓園買下福地，供鄉親們他日魂歸天國後使用。每年的春節，中秋節，感恩節，父親節，母親節也都舉辦活動，讓鄉親們聯絡感情。

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郭大文順應情勢，拜年致詞使用的語言種類，也增加了和潮州話類似的台語，讓潮州同鄉們很有親切感。

  楊克敬，劉煌雲夫婦（左二起）和兒子楊光霖（右一）與僑教中心主任
郭大文合唱一曲時，小孫女（左一）上台獻花。（周菊子攝）

當晚到會的嘉賓還包括紐英崙中華公所主席阮鴻燦，波城僑領陳毓璇，波士頓僑務委員馬滌凡。

潮州同鄉會會長楊克敬，劉煌雲夫婦（中）在僑教中心主任
郭大文（右一），以及謝如鍵陪同中高歌。（周菊子攝）

潮州同鄉與到會嘉賓，當晚輪番上台高歌，下池跳舞，會場內滿是歡聲笑語。潮州同鄉會歌王陳忠超獻唱“勝利雙手創”，“綠島小夜曲”，會長楊克敬感念潮州同鄉的支持，也高歌一曲“友誼之光”。僑團代表謝中之起哄，邀得經文處長賴銘琪，僑教中心主任郭大文，潮州會長楊克敬，以及黎雯，謝如鍵，劉小芸等人高歌“梅花”等歌。

抽獎時，伍胥山公所主席夫人李晶抽中大獎，榨果汁機一台。

        紐英崙潮州同鄉會今年（2015）的理事會成員包括，名譽會長兩人，劉漢榮，江文雄。名譽顧問四人，陳國治，鄭克光，鄭元福，李漠初。顧問五人，林錦泉，林其彪，黃朱，羅勤熙，黃家發。會長楊克敬，副會長鍾炳南，陳忠超，李喜明，李騰隆。財政兩人，陳忠超，方傑。中文書記兩人，方潔，劉景明。英文書記兩人，李明，謝如鍵。核數兩人，簡楚坤，楊克敬。總務，李喜明，林坤。敬老組，林勇。交際兩人，林勇，鍾炳南。福利兩人，鄭序松，李騰隆。婦女組陳麗玉。青年組兩人江明俗，林偉寧。

超級盃傳統 冠軍隊對手隊市長攜手服務社區一日

波士頓市長馬丁華殊（Martin J. Walsh）西雅圖市長穆瑞（Ed Murray）和美國公司（AmeriCorps ）成員在廿一日這天，攜手為社區服務，向超級盃冠軍獻禮。

            這是誌記超級盃的傳統年度活動之一，贏得超級盃冠軍城市的市長，和對手隊所來自城市的市長，要和美國公司成員一起為社區服務一日。

美國公司是聯邦政府志工服務機構“全國社區服務”所轄管的其中一個項目，創辦了“超級盃冠軍隊社區服務日”這活動。今年的活動，由麻州掌管志工服務的麻州服務聯盟承辦。

波士頓市長馬丁華殊和西雅圖市長穆瑞，以及聖史帝芬（St. Stephen’s）青年項目的美國公司主任 Bill Basl等人，和美國公司成員，社區志工，聖史帝芬項目的青少年一起，參與了建籃球場，重漆廚房，藝術室等等社區服務活動。

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            波士頓市長馬丁華殊（Martin J. Walsh）(左)西雅圖市長穆瑞（Ed Murray）（右）一起鏟雪。（圖由波市府提供）

            波士頓市長馬丁華殊（Martin J. Walsh），西雅圖市長穆瑞（Ed Murray）和美國公司志工們一起做社區服務。（圖由波市府提供）

            參與一日服務的成員們合影。（圖由波市府提供）