廣告: Enjoy Omakase at Fuji at WoC's Private Chefs Kitchen this December

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Enjoy Omakase at Fuji at WoC's Private Chefs Kitchen this December   

 

Boston, MA - November 21, 2016 – Fuji at Ink Block, at 352b Harrison Avenue in the South End is JP Fuji Group’s latest Japanese restaurant. The group’s next restaurant Fuji at West of Chestnut will be located in Quincy Center at 1420 Hancock Street and is slated to open December 2016.

 

Jimmy Liang, CEO of JP Fuji Group has been working in the sushi bar at Fuji at Ink Block and says, “The hottest item at Fuji at Ink Block is the lobster sashimi, but it’s only available with Omakase.” Omakase is a Japanese phrase that means ‘I’ll leave it up to you.’ During Omakase guests are served 4, 6, or 8 courses of the chef’s choice while seated at the sushi bar. The courses are ‘off the menu’ and range from sashimi to wok tossed dishes.  

 

Fuji at West of Chestnut will also serve Omakase, but in their Private Chefs Kitchen. The Private Chefs Kitchen consists of a private kitchen and dining room. The dining room seats 12 guests and allows them to watch as chefs prepare their Omakase.  “The Private Chefs Kitchen is reservation only and its availability will be communicated via an email list,” Liang says. Hopeful guests of the Private Chefs Kitchen can add themselves to the email list by reaching out to blairli@jpfujigroup.com.

 

Liang promises, “When you’re at a JP Fuji Group restaurant you will never leave an Omakase hungry.” Omakase at Fuji at Ink Block ranges from $150 to $200 per person and reservations are recommended. Guests of the Private Chefs Kitchen at Fuji at West of Chestnut can expect to pay about $250 per person for Omakase.

 

JP Fuji Group is the largest operating pan-Asian restaurant group in the Northeast. They operate on one mission, ‘leave a place a little better than when you first found it.’ In 2016 Smart CEO named Jimmy Liang as one of Boston’s Future 50, the Boston Chamber of Commerce recognized JP Fuji Group as the small business of the year, and Inc 5000 ranked JP Fuji Group as one of the fastest growing companies in America at #2,975. Additional information about JP Fuji Group can be found on their website at www.JPFujiGroup.com.

MIT師生集會誓捐4萬小時維護社會正義

發起行動組織的公開信:
Despite being a leader in technological and policy innovation, MIT’s community has largely remained silent on issues of social justice over the last few decades. Today, November 21, members of the MIT community broke that silence. Over 300 students, faculty, and staff gathered in front of Killian Court this afternoon in solidarity with marginalized communities, the working class, and the environment. Together, we reaffirmed, to ourselves as well as to the world, the core values of scientific validity and social justice that our community rests upon. (drafted here)

With raw political energy pulsing through our campus, we— members from a diverse set of student groups listed below— aim to break through the fog of political apathy created as a byproduct of a broken political system. Over 200 MIT community members pledged to commit at least two hours a week for the next two years--totalling over 40,000 hours--to taking tangible action toward supporting the common cause of social justice and creating a democracy that better serves the needs of all its constituents. We see this as the beginning of an era for political engagement at MIT.

Community members will bring their expertise in fields encompassing not only science and technology but also humanities and social sciences to create solutions. Together, we will work towards making an MIT a beacon not just of scientific innovation, but of social justice.

If you are interested in more information about the event, we have video footage of the speakers--which range from student to faculty--as well members of the community singing in solidarity with the those who are targeted in the current political climate. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Solidarity@MIT

Organizers: Suma Anand, Raúl Boquín, Daniel Chen, Adam Hasz, Tse Yang Lim, Emily Thai, and Brian Tom

Groups with Participating Members: BSU (Black Students Union), (BGSA) Black Graduate Students Association, MIT Democrats, Fossil Free MIT, SACO (Student Activist Coalition), LCC (Latino Cultural Center), Stop Our Silence, MIT African Students Association, MIT Muslims Students Association,and Affiliated (LGBTQ+ students in Greek life)

賴銘琪向美國飛虎隊空戰英雄格菲斯中校及遺屬致敬

賴處長轉頒表揚狀予格菲斯中校外孫女Jackie Yeo女士，右為名人堂
會長Frank Lennon。

臺北經文處處長賴銘琪夫婦於11月19日晚間應邀出席「羅德島航空名人堂」（Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame）在羅州Cranston市舉辦的年度餐會，代表中華民國（臺灣）政府向二次大戰期間赴華助戰美國前飛虎隊空戰英雄格菲斯中校（Charles E. Griffith）及其遺屬致敬。

賴處長代表中華民國政府於名人堂餐會致詞向格菲斯
中校及遺屬致敬。

賴處長應邀致詞時表示，中華民國政府及人民感謝由陳納德將軍領導的美國飛虎隊於二次大戰期間赴華助戰。格菲斯中校在中國大陸擔任飛行戰鬥任務期間，出戰逾百次，擊落敵機多架、擊沉敵方砲艇一艘，並多次獲頒空軍獎章、總統（單位）褒揚令、傑出飛行十字獎章等殊榮，戰功彪炳，貢獻卓著。可惜英年早逝，未及見到最後勝利，而於1944年12月18日因飛機失事卒於中國大陸雲南呂梁空軍基地。

賴處長夫婦與格菲斯中校外孫女Jackie Yeo及外曾孫女
Megan Yeo合影

賴處長表示，格菲斯中校是王牌飛虎隊員、真正的空戰英雄，中華民國（台灣）對於他與其他飛虎隊員的犧牲奉獻，不曾或忘，謹代表政府向格菲斯中校及其家屬致敬及致謝。中華民國與美國共有民主自由、尊重人權等文明價值，也願共同為人類的和平福祉奮鬥。

格菲斯中校於1944年11月10日獲頒的傑出飛行十字獎章證書上明載：「他在空戰拒敵上具非凡成就…雖然他必須時常飛入敵方具優勢的區域，但他總能重擊敵方物資及人員。雖然敵人地面及空中砲火猛烈，但他總能有效且冷靜地化險為夷，完成交付的使命。」格菲斯中校死後被安葬於美國阿靈頓國家公墓。

羅德島航空名人堂為非營利機構，由退休海軍飛行軍官Frank Lennon於2003年創立，以表彰該州貢獻卓著之航空界人士為宗旨。該機構迄已表彰7位曾於二次大戰期間赴華助戰之飛虎隊成員。

除賴處長夫婦應邀出席該機構今年年會外，波士頓榮光會理事長石家孝及經文處新聞組長朱永昌也陪同參加，現場並放映中華民國公共電視台發行的「飛虎傳奇」紀錄片，與現場賓客共同回顧中美兩國並肩作戰的情誼及光榮歷史。(經文處新聞組提供)

第五届南加州创新论坛 专业精英云集

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第五届南加州创新论坛 专业精英云集

由非营利组织普创(PlusYoou)主办的第五届南加州创新论坛(SIF)11月19日全天在长滩市的皇家玛丽号邮轮(Queen Mary)上举办，本届论坛主题是娱乐+科技，分为四个当前最受好莱坞、主流媒体关注的、有巨大发展前景的版块：虚拟现实（VR）丶网红营销（Influencer Marketing）丶影视知识产权（IP），以及数字媒体（Digital Media）。吸引全美和南加州地区400名专业精英和青年学子与会。

普创主席李可表示，论坛由南加州代表娱乐最前沿的科技港湾“硅滩”发声，倡导最内行、最有前景的科技娱乐创新！并讨论下一个五年，娱乐产业向哪里发展，新一代的年轻人和投资者又将如何定位和准备迎接这一切变化，中国企业走上了大航海时代，论坛希望能帮助青年朋友们驶入美国主流社区，并且获得最有效的人脉。

在“虚拟现实（VR）颠覆电影和游戏”分论坛的讨论中，嘉宾们认为，科技和娱乐的跨界合作推动娱乐行业正在进行快速的变革。VR＋电影的组合是革命性的，导演们发现故事不会讲了，因为观众的目光再也不是跟着镜头的聚焦而聚焦，观众的思维再也不是被动地被某个特定的故事主线牵着走。剪辑，遥摄，镜头的拉近拉远，这些传统的拍摄方式被VR彻底的改变了。VR与电子游戏的结合不仅仅有效的增加了游戏的互动性，往往给玩家以同时在观看好莱坞大片的错觉。传统的电影制作方式将会被颠覆。 

在“网红经济颠覆广告和营销”分论坛，嘉宾们表示，影响力意味着流量的未来，利用影响力为品牌打下坚实群众基础才是王道。由传统的广告业务向互联网营销的迁移，再到如今如何最大化利用网红打造合适的品牌文化。首席市场运营官们，甚至每一个需要为自己品牌营销的人，无人能逃过这一巨大的变革。

同时嘉宾们各自就在众多网红集中的平台，如何管理并且降低联系大V的沟通成本，如何解决大商家的品牌打造需求丶精准找到性格匹配丶推广效果指数倍增长的问题，如何提高匹配效率，如何采用云科技和大数据搭建成一个自动化匹配平台等问题提供了自己的见解。 

在“美国经验颠覆中国IP产业链”分论坛，嘉宾们表示，IP(即著作权或知识产权)在中国近年的发展可谓如火如荼。而早在上世纪二三十年代开始，美国电影巨头就对IP改编电影表现出了浓厚兴趣。最典型的代表就是好莱坞影视巨头迪士尼，已经成功打造了一个有“电影+衍生品+Theme Park” 多方面全产业链开发的IP ecosystem。

在中国已经有很多业内人士意识到爆发型IP并不能长期发展，在中国，爆发型IP并不适合长期发展，于是中国资本与影视新生代力量也正努力挖掘国内外优秀的IP。中国IP影视产业链需要完善，发展机会巨大。

在“短视频颠覆内容和社交”分论坛，嘉宾们表示，受众越来越碎片化的注意力正日日拷问着传统娱乐行业的从业者们，2016年是短视频的爆发期，正在成为一个新的风口。在所有内容形态中，相比于传统的电视电影，短视频更容易抓取用户短时间的注意力；和传统文字和图片相比，短视频则能获得更长的使用时间。。

美国在内容制作方面以及社交分发上的成功模式是否能应用在中国市场，中国的美拍和小咖秀这样的工具类产品是否能在美国复制，美国本土每天产生大量的UGC和PGC内容是否能通过一个更专业的渠道流向中国市场，为美国的短视频行业带来新的变现模式。

极具知名度和影响力的近40名嘉宾们，为个行业精英和正在准备创业的学子们提供了脑洞大开的见解和思路。加州理工大学坡莫纳分校的计算机系助理教授孙宇表示，论坛非常有活力，内容和主持人的安排非常有新意。毕业自南加州大学后、回国创业的赵工佐专程从中国来参加当天的论坛，他表示普创高质量的论坛是获取行业最新信息、趋势，认识行业“大牛”们的最佳场合。（AACYF洛杉矶讯）

CAMBRIDGE-BASED INSULATION COMPANY CITED MORE THAN $100,000 FOR FAILING TO PAY PROPER PREVAILING WAGE

CAMBRIDGE-BASED INSULATION COMPANY CITED MORE THAN $100,000 FOR FAILING TO PAY PROPER PREVAILING WAGE

Citation Includes Restitution to Employees and Penalties

            BOSTON – A Cambridge-based insulation company and its president have been cited more than $100,000 in restitution and penalties for failing to pay the proper prevailing wage to employees, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. 

Boston Insulation Corporation and its president, Antonio J. Souza, Jr., were cited $111,177 in restitution and penalties for failing to pay the proper prevailing wage, failing to submit true and accurate certified payroll records and failing to keep true and accurate general payroll records.

“Our state prevailing wage laws create a level playing field for contractors and ensure that workers are paid properly,” said AG Healey. “Companies cannot cheat their employees out of their hard-earned wages in order to gain an unfair advantage against competitors.”

The AG’s Office began an investigation in February 2016 after the matter was referred to the AG’s Fair Labor Division by the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local # 17. 

The investigation revealed that between June 2015 and January 2016, Boston Insulation performed work on nine public works projects throughout Massachusetts for which it did not pay 13 employees the proper prevailing wage. It also revealed that the company classified several employees as apprentices who were not registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards. Due to their unregistered status, those employees should have been classified and paid at a higher prevailing wage rate. 

The public projects included work for the following:

·         Hanson Library

·         Fall River Housing

·         Hopedale Housing

·         Natick Housing

·         Town of Sandisfield

·         Newburyport Housing

·         Reading Housing

·         Waltham Housing

·         Millbury Housing

Also, a review by the AG’s Office of Boston Insulation’s payroll records revealed the company did not keep daily or weekly time records and that its payroll records and certified payroll records did not always match. 

Under the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law, contractors and subcontractors engaged in public construction projects must pay their employees a special minimum wage, which is based on the occupational classification for the type of work the employees perform.

In order for a contractor to classify and pay an employee as an apprentice, the employee and the company must both be registered with the Division of Apprentice Standards. Employees who are not registered or who are working for a company without a registered program with the Division of Apprentice Standards must be paid at a higher prevailing wage rate. 

AG Healey is committed to protecting the economic security of Massachusetts residents, particularly vulnerable workers. The AG Healey’s Fair Labor Division is responsible for enforcing the laws regulating the payment of wages, including prevailing wage, minimum wage and overtime laws.

            AG Healey has prioritized addressing wage theft in the construction industry.Since the beginning of 2016, the AG’s Fair Labor Division has issued 131 citations against 67 employers in the construction industry, for a total of more than $1.2 million in restitution and penalties.

Workers who believe that their rights have been violated in their workplace are encouraged to call the Office’s Fair Labor Hotline at (617) 727-3465. More information about the state’s wage and hour laws is also available in multiple languages at the Attorney General’s new Workplace Rights website www.mass.gov/ago/fairlabor.

This matter is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Barbara DeSouza and was investigated by Inspector Brian Davies, both of Attorney General Healey’s Fair Labor Division in the Western Massachusetts Regional Office.

AG HEALEY SECURES $2.4 MILLION, SIGNIFICANT POLICY REFORMS IN MAJOR SETTLEMENT WITH STUDENT LOAN SERVICER

AG HEALEY SECURES $2.4 MILLION, SIGNIFICANT POLICY REFORMS IN MAJOR SETTLEMENT WITH STUDENT LOAN SERVICER

ACS Failed to Implement Income-Based Repayment Plans, Violated Debt Collection Laws and Overcharged Student Borrowers; Payment Includes Restitution for Massachusetts Students 

BOSTON – A national loan servicer responsible for handling millions of student loan accounts across the country has agreed to pay $2.4 million over allegations that it failed to properly process struggling Massachusetts students’ applications for federal repayment plans intended to lower their monthly payments and engaged in harassing debt collection practices, amongst other violations of state and federal law, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. 

The assurance of discontinuance, filed on Monday in Suffolk Superior Court, alleges that ACS Education Services (ACS), which services federal loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program along with private loans, also charged some borrowers excessive late fees, failed to protect some active-duty servicemembers as required by federal law, and made excessive phone calls to borrowers.

“To address this student debt crisis, we need students to be on repayment plans that will help them succeed, not fall further into debt,” AG Healey said. “ACS failed to meet this standard and regularly undermined the opportunity for students to access appropriate repayment plans. This conduct increases the already high cost of education, damages credit, and prevents students and their families from achieving long-term economic security.”

In December 2015, the AG’s Office launched an investigation into certain student loan servicing practices by ACS, and found that the company allegedly failed to properly process student borrowers’ applications for federal loan relief associated with the Income-Based Repayment Plan established by the Higher Education Act.

ACS also allegedly violated the state’s debt collection regulations by contacting students more than twice a week and did not investigate credit reporting disputes, which led to inaccurate information about students being sent to credit reporting agencies.

ACS – now known as Xerox Education Services, LLC (XES) – cooperated fully with AG Healey’s investigation and is implementing the enhancements to its loan servicing practices.

Under the terms of the settlement, ACS will pay a total of $2.4 million, a portion of which will be paid as restitution to hundreds of Massachusetts borrowers who applied for but were unable to successfully enroll or remain on income-based repayment plans. ACS has also stopped abusive debt collection practices, has reformed the accounts of affected servicemembers, and has credited any late fee overcharges.

In addition, ACS will establish a designated “Borrower Advocacy Group” to provide direct assistance to student borrowers for income-based repayment plan applications and will administer a “Second Look Program” for applications that are rejected to ensure eligible students have every opportunity possible to qualify. The Borrower Advocacy group will also provide information on federal loan discharge applications to students with loans associated with predatory for-profit schools like American Career Institute, Corinthian Colleges, and ITT Tech.

According to the AG’s Office, many student loan servicers – who are operating at the direction of the federal government – often fail to do their jobs by helping students find and enter affordable repayment plans. AG Healey continues to investigate the conduct of other student loan servicers and encourages student loan borrowers who have experienced difficulty enrolling in income-driven repayment plans to file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office.

Student loan borrowers who are interested in learning more about income-driven repayment plans, need help resolving defaulted loans, have questions about their options, or would like to know if they are eligible for relief under the ACS settlement, should call the Attorney General’s Student Loan Assistance Unit’s Hotline at 1-888-830-6277 or file a Student Lending Assistance Request atwww.mass.gov/ago/studentloans.

This matter was handled by Shennan Kavanagh, Deputy Division Chief, and Assistant Attorneys General Samantha Shusterman and Jared Rinehimer, all of AG Healey’s Consumer Protection Division, with assistance from Arwen Thoman, Investigations Supervisor in the Insurance and Financial Services Division.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES IMAGINE BOSTON 2030 WEEK TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS ON DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES IMAGINE BOSTON 2030 WEEK TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS ON DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN

Following recent launch of Expanding Opportunity, Imagine Boston will host place-based events to share information about the plan; engage residents

BOSTON - Monday, November 21, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Imagine Boston 2030 week, a week-long series of events across the city that offer residents the opportunity to talk directly with city leaders and the Imagine Boston team about Expanding Opportunity, Imagine Boston 2030's draft plan of priority action areas and major initiatives. Last Thursday, Mayor Walsh released the draft plan, which highlights initiatives that will support a thriving Boston by expanding opportunity, supporting a dynamic economy, enhancing quality of life and preparing for climate change. Imagine Boston 2030 week begins on Wednesday, November 30. All events are free and open to the public, and registration is encouraged. "Imagine Boston 2030 week is a great opportunity for those who want to share their vision for our city to get involved in these community events," said Mayor Walsh. "Our draft plan, Expanding Opportunity, is a living document that will be shaped over the coming months by the feedback we hear from residents. I encourage all residents to attend these events that showcase different areas of the city full with potential for growth and opportunity, ask questions and let us know how we can strengthen our final plan to create a thriving city for all Bostonians." Over the last year, more than 12,000 people around the city have shared their vision for the future of Boston. That feedback, paired with the Mayor's priorities and research, has shaped "Expanding Opportunity," a draft strategic plan that identifies key actions and initiatives to create a healthy, thriving and innovative city in 2030. Wednesday, November 30 Enhancing Economic Mobility and Innovation Join us on a walking tour of Dudley Square, starting at Hibernian Hall, where we will discuss the area's evolution and opportunities for job growth and training in Roxbury and citywide. Dudley Route 3:30-5pm The Future of Boston's Education Join us at the Bolling Building for a panel and discussion about how we can prepare learners of all ages for quality careers and create multiple pathways to success. Bolling Building 2300 Washington Street 5:30-7pm Thursday, December 1 Generating Networks of Opportunity: Investing along the Fairmount Corridor Meet us at South Station for a round-trip excursion on the Fairmount line to discuss coordinated investments to expand opportunity for residents and strengthen connections between key neighborhoods and the city's economic centers. Fairmount Line 4:30-6:30pm Friday, December 2 A Mixed-Use Downtown Meet us at the Burnham Building at 10 Summer Street where we will tour Downtown Crossing, the Theater District, Chinatown, the Leather District and South Station, learning about how the downtown has evolved recently and sharing our vision for mixed-use job centers and public realm improvements in the commercial core. Mixed-Use Route Start: Burnham Buiding 10 Summer Street 4:00-5:30pm Saturday, December 3 Enhancing Our Neighborhoods and Completing the Emerald Necklace Starting at the Hubway Station at Blue Hill Ave. and Columbia Road, join City leaders for a tour from Franklin Park to Moakley Park and hear about the City's vision to connect Boston's neighborhoods and open spaces Franklin to Moakley Start: Hubway Station at Blue Hill Ave & Columbia Rd 10:00am- 12:00pm Enhancing and Expanding Neighborhoods Meet us at Brighton Music Hall and join us in a tour of Allston and Beacon Yards as we discuss our vision to enhance existing neighborhoods to improve neighborhood vitality, services, and affordability, as well as our complementary vision of expanding neighborhoods by creating new mixed-use neighborhoods at the edges of existing neighborhoods. Beacon Yards Tour Start: Brighton Music Hall 158 Brighton Ave 2-4pm Sunday, December 4 A Waterfront for Future Generations Join Imagine Boston on a round-trip ferry ride from East Boston's Piers Park and learn more about how we can encourage an active public realm and new open spaces, support existing and emerging job centers, and prepare for climate change along our waterfront. Piers Park 10:30-1pm Monday, December 5 Boston By The Numbers:  How do we plan, knowing the trends shaping Boston now and in the future? Come to the Mattapan Health Center and discover the data and trends around our city's growing workforce, jointly presented by Imagine Boston and the BPDA. Mattapan Health Center 1575 Blue Hill Ave 6:30-8pm

"消費者行動"芝加哥辦培訓助人保衛權益

已成立45周年的非牟利組織 消費者行動（Consumer Action) 近日於芝加哥舉辦第七屆提昇消費者生活條件全國非牟利組織培訓會議。今年大會培訓主題計有：聯邦法令所保障的消費者權益、學生貸款償還法規、金融投資詐騙預防教育 、如何避免不良房屋抵押貸款、低收入家庭寬頻網絡服務、以及網絡資訊個人隱私權等，由消費者行動特別邀請各界專家菁英出席講壇，並於現場解答問題及全程參與學員培訓。此次報名參加培訓的70位非牟利組織成員之中包括多位華裔人士在內。與會學員在完成培訓課程後，會將最新相關資訊帶至全美各大小社區，以強化所有消費者安居樂業之生存條件。

此次會議主題之一是“低收入家庭寬頻網絡服務計劃”，這是由各大電訊公司，如Comcast 網絡服務，將特別向低收入家庭提供高速寬頻網絡優惠服務。這是有鑑於現代家庭使用網絡服務已是生活基本條件之一，例如和親友聯絡，學生網上學習或做功課，加入社交網站，求職，查尋所需資訊，網上理財，購物，視屏影片，上下載文件檔案等等，但由於一般家庭網絡服務收費較高，目前全美家庭無法負擔網絡服務費用的比率竟然高達25%，這些家庭可以點擊以下網頁，查閱高速寬頻網絡優惠計劃之申請資格及折扣收費等相關詳情。

http://www.consumer-action.org/modules/low-income-broadband.plans

消費者行動是一個非牟利組織，於1971年在加州成立，目前辦公總部設於舊金山(San Francisco)，另外於華盛頓行政特區（Washington D. C.）及南加州洛杉磯 (Los Angeles)亦設有聯絡處。消費者行動的服務宗旨是為消費者代言及在全美各地舉辦免費社區理財教育培訓為主，同時也向各個社區組織免費派發以五種語言印製之教育手冊（中、英、西班牙、韓文，以及越南文），每年發行量高達百萬份以上，個人如想搜尋消費者權益相關訊息，歡迎上網：www.consumer-action.org, 也有內容豐富的中文網頁資訊可供瀏覽（www.consumer-action.org/chinese)。而一般消費群眾如有各種消費相關疑難或爭議，亦可在24小時諮詢熱線語音信箱留言：1-415-777-9635 ，會有講中文、英文及西班牙文的諮詢專員覆電。如以電郵投訴，請至www.consumer-action.org/hotline/complain_form