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星期一, 5月 01, 2017

CAPAC Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

CAPAC Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which commemorates the history, contributions, and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community throughout the month of May. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional Leaders released the following statements:

CAPAC LEADERSHIP

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

“Every year in May, we come together to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and the invaluable contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our great nation. Today, AAPIs are the fastest growing racial group in the United States, and more immigrants come to the U.S. from the Asia-Pacific region than anywhere else in the world. The incredible growth and vitality of this community can be found in so many different sectors – from small business owners to medical professionals to military service members and public servants. And we have also seen this growth in our very own Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, where we now have a historic high of 18 AAPI Members of Congress!

“Together, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community has the power to make our voices heard on a wide range of issues – from keeping immigrant families together and denouncing hate violence to protecting the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans. As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, let us recommit ourselves to advancing the needs of our communities and ensure that America continues to be land of opportunity for all.”

Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo (GU), CAPAC Vice Chair:

“I join my colleagues in Congress and all Americans as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Asian Americans and Pacific islanders make up a large and valuable part of our country. As Guam’s representative to Congress, I am extremely proud to represent a district made up of a majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. I witness firsthand the valuable social and economic contributions they make to our community and our nation. We share unique cultures and rich histories that we will honor and celebrate. We must use this month as a reminder to work together and protect and strengthen our shared values as an AAPI community and as a nation.”

Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33), CAPAC Whip:

“I’m thrilled to join my colleagues in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Asian Americans from all walks of life have made enormous contributions to our society. From building the transcontinental railroad to serving in the armed forces, Asian Americans exemplify the countless contributions immigrants have made to our nation. Many first generation Asian Americans worked long hours to provide for their families, hoping their children could thrive. Now, many AAPIs, including myself, have shared in the American Dream due to this hard work and dedication. However, one Asian American daughter or son left behind is one too many. So, it’s vitally important that we push forward to expand educational and economic opportunity for AAPIs, for when the entire Asian American community thrives, so does America.”

U.S. SENATORS

Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL):

“As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, our community should be proud of the contributions we’ve made to America’s economy, culture, military and infrastructure, each of which have played a vital role in this country’s growth and development. I’m also proud that the number of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders from Wall Street to Washington has reached new highs, but must all continue to work for progress for our community and to ensure the American Dream remains within reach for all.”

Senator Mazie K. Hirono (HI):

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a celebration of the contributions made by the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Hawaii and across the country. As the fastest growing minority population in the United States, the AAPI community continues to have increasing impact on our national discourse. At a time when dangerous policies have been put forth by the Trump Administration, we must remain vigilant and fight back against unjust policies and xenophobic rhetoric. That’s why Asian Pacific Heritage Month is so important - it reminds us of the accomplishments made by AAPI leaders including Senators Daniel K. Inouye, Daniel K. Akaka, and Representative Patsy T. Mink and further encourages us to achieve progress in addressing the unique needs of the community.”

CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), House Democratic Leader:

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an opportunity to lift up the remarkable achievements, beautiful cultures and rich contributions that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have made to our country. This month, our nation celebrates the inspiring legacy of Americans of Asian descent who have overcome injustice and persecution to bravely defend, shape, and strengthen our great nation. A deeply-rooted, lively and growing AAPI community continues to strengthen my home town of San Francisco, and reminds us every day that the beauty is in the mix.”

Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-5), House Democratic Whip:
“I join in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, when Americans of all backgrounds pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions of our country’s Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. From those who have served our nation in uniform or in government to those who have helped build our economy as entrepreneurs and innovators, from those who have expanded our knowledge of science to those who have enriched our culture through the arts, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped make our country great for generations. I’m proud to serve alongside outstanding colleagues in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), which continues to fight for equal justice, equal opportunity, and a better future for all our people. I look forward to continue working closely with CAPAC Chair Judy Chu and the rest of the Caucus to further CAPAC’s agenda of creating more jobs, securing higher wages, protecting voting rights, keeping our communities safe, reforming our broken immigration system, and making sure that all Americans have access to the opportunities that make the American Dream achievable.”

Congressman Joe Crowley (NY-14), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus:

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates the countless contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to help build and strengthen New York and our entire country. From business to medicine, from academia to the arts, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have had a profound impact on every facet of American society. I’m proud to join my fellow Americans in honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and I will continue to make the realization of equal rights for Asian Americans a key part of my work in Congress.”

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus:
“Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month pays tribute to all those in the AAPI community who have helped strengthen our country. The contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, have enriched the diverse cultural fabric throughout the United States. My community in California, is a shining example of the vibrant and growing AAPI community. I join CAPAC in celebrating the continued achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to our country.”

CAPAC EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07):

“This May, as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I want to thank the Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage who are serving their communities and celebrate their contributions to our nation’s culture, military and economy. As the son of immigrants, it’s an honor to see so many members of the AAPI community stepping up to serve through public service which makes our country more vibrant and diverse.”

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02): 

“As we celebrate our shared heritage and history this month, we recognize the exceptional contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have made throughout our nation’s history. Leaders like Hawaiʻi’s Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Daniel Akaka, and Congresswoman Patsy Mink broke down barriers, made history, and worked tirelessly to better the lives of all Americans. Decorated patriots like the Nisei-only 442nd Infantry Regiment and our Filipino WWII Veterans laid their lives on the line to protect and defend the freedoms we hold dear. Today, our AAPI community continues to lead across every sector—from government, business, and military service, to culture, arts, technology, healthcare, and so much more. As we celebrate AAPI heritage month, we must honor the tireless work of those who came before us by continuing to challenge the status quo and create a better future for the next generation.”

Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01): 

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2017 is a particularly fitting year to look around and admire the beauty of the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of our great nation of immigrants.  A land of opportunity,  a place to escape war, persecution and/or religious oppression,  America is richer, fuller and stronger as a result of the cultures and traditions of our diverse immigrants.  Asians and Pacific Islanders celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of our people and community in May of each year and I am proud of the remarkable role AAPIs have played in America.”

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07): 

“As a South Asian immigrant, I am honored to recognize the accomplishments and the sacrifices of our AAPI communities. This past year, we have seen an unprecedented level of political engagement among AAPIs. Our community continues to enrich our nation’s cultural heritage and make important contributions to all areas of society. Yet, our broken immigration system, hate crimes and violations of American civil liberties continue to haunt our community, especially under President Trump. We must work hard to resist this 'otherizing' and ensure that our communities are safe spaces free from violence and discrimination because of race, religion, or country of origin.”

Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17):

“I am incredibly proud to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. It is the diversity of our country that strengthens and drives us. We live in a nation of immigrants, and it is important that we take time to reflect on those that have come before us. Every day I am thankful for the leaders from the AAPI community that have broken barriers in business, the arts, and public service. Their vision, courage, and passion will continue to inspire future generations of Asian Americans, as they have inspired me.  It has been a honor to follow the Honorable Mike Honda as the only mainland United States Representative of a majority Asian-American district. He is a living reminder of what happens when, as a country, we become blinded by fear, and I pledge to continue his fight for the rights of all individuals, and to maintain America’s status as a nation of openness and opportunity.”

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08):

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time to recognize the contributions our communities have made along with the obstacles we’ve overcome. In business, science, the arts, athletics, public service, and every other area of American life, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have helped to build a stronger, more inclusive America. The 16 million people of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community advance the legacy of those who came before us each day as we pave the way for others to follow.”

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13):

“This May, I am proud to join the East Bay and people across the country in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This month is an important time for our nation to reflect on the remarkable contributions of the AAPI community. Every day, I see the critical role that the AAPI community plays in building and enriching our East Bay culture and values. As a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and co-chair of the CAPAC Health Care Task Force, I will keep fighting in Congress for policies that uplift and empower the AAPI community.”

Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-06):

“America is built on those who have come from many different countries and cultures. This May, we celebrate the many contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our country. It’s important that we continue to embrace diversity and work together to make America a better place.”

Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06):

“Each May, we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have made, and continue to make, to our country. I’m honored to help shatter the record for AAPI representation in Congress by being one of the now 18 AAPI Members of Congress. I’m also proud to represent a vibrant AAPI community in Queens.

“AAPIs have made gains in every facet of American society. We built the Transcontinental Railroad, which connected the coasts and allowed our economy to develop exponentially. We participate in politics, open small businesses, fight in our nation’s wars, and research cures for diseases.  Even though AAPIs are now the fastest growing group in the United States, we are still underrepresented in many executive roles, and vital statistics about our community are often not reported. I will continue my efforts to fight for AAPI inclusion in all parts of American life and to have our contributions to American society recognized nationally.”

Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL-07):

“I’m honored to join my colleagues in Congress to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the extraordinary contributions made by AAPI communities across the country. From building vibrant business communities, to supporting comprehensive immigration reform, to speaking out when other minority communities are attacked, AAPIs continue to represent an important voice in moving our country forward. As the first Vietnamese American woman elected to Congress, I am proud to stand on the shoulders of those who helped pave the way for me and others in the AAPI community to serve our country.”

Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03):

“I am proud to join my fellow CAPAC colleagues in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honoring the contributions Asian Pacific Americans have made to the fabric of our country. In the 3rd Congressional District of Virginia, AAPI Virginians provide valuable contributions to our community. As the AAPI community continues to grow,  I encourage all Americans to educate themselves on the rich heritage of Asian Pacific Americans and to take a moment to honor all of the tremendous contributions this community has made to our great nation.”

Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41):

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the proud history and the continuing contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the strength and success of our country. This year – the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which established Japanese American internment camps during World War II – gives this month additional meaning. The progress we’ve made since that dark chapter, as a community and as a country, serves as a monument to America’s capacity to shed its biases and remake itself for the better. I join my colleagues in honoring this occasion by remembering the barriers we’ve overcome and the accomplishments that surely lie ahead.”

CAPAC ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47):

“This month, we celebrate the innumerable contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to communities in every corner of our country.  I am proud to represent the many culturally diverse communities in California’s 47th Congressional District—from Cambodia Town and the Filipino and Pacific Islander communities in Long Beach to the Korean Business District and Little Saigon in Westminster and Garden Grove—where I see firsthand how Asian Pacific Americans continue to add to the rich tapestry of our nation. As we mark the 38th anniversary of the end of the Cambodian Genocide and the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, let us take this opportunity to remember and honor the courage and bravery with which millions of Asian Pacific Americans made the journey to the U.S. not only to build a better life for themselves and their children, but to help build a better nation for us all.”

Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09):

“During the month of May, we celebrate and reflect on the many contributions Asian Pacific Americans have made to help strengthen this great nation. The Asian American and Pacific Islander community is the fastest-growing in the United States, and I am proud that many call California and my district home. This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I invite you to join me in horning Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their invaluable contributions throughout American history.”

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32):

Southern California is a great melting pot of ethnicities and cultures, and as a Congressional Representative of the San Gabriel Valley, I am proud that our region is a reflection of this diversity. Our 32nd District is home to a growing AAPI population, comprising leaders, entrepreneurs, students, business owners, and residents who drive our economy, enrich our communities, and contribute to making the world a better place. Please join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month as we highlight the role that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to play in strengthening the fabric of our nation.

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40):

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich diversity of our AAPI community and their invaluable contributions to our nation.  Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders enrich every aspect of American life, distinguishing themselves in the workplace, the home, and the classroom.  They are small business owners, military service members, doctors, lawyers, homemakers, teachers, students, artists, and public servants.  I am proud to recognize AAPIs as they continue to strengthen our culture, our economy, our communities, and our country.”

Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28):

“Each May, we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, recognizing the extraordinary influence that generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made on American history and every aspect of our society. I am honored to join my constituents in celebrating Los Angeles County’s diverse AAPI community and paying tribute to the countless contributions that members of the AAPI community have made to enrich our economy, the sciences, business, medicine, culture, and the arts.”

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09):

“Asian Americans and Pacific islanders (AAPIs) strengthen the fabric of our American story. During the month of May, it is important that we recognize the remarkable contributions the AAPI community has made to our nation. Millions of AAPI individuals have defended our nation at home and abroad, contributed to our economy, becoming doctors, engineers, teachers, and great neighbors in our communities. I have the honor of representing diverse AAPI community organizations in my district including the Japanese American Citizens League and the Asian Counseling and Referral Services, and museums such as the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I am proud to join all Americans in recognizing the AAPI community’s achievements and contributions to our country.”

Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07):

“This month provides an important opportunity to celebrate the countless ways Asian Americans have helped strengthen our city of New York.  Spanning from Chinatown in Manhattan to Sunset Park in Brooklyn, to the rapidly growing number of other areas throughout all five boroughs, the presence of our Asian community members enriches the fabric of the city.

“As the Asian population has grown in size, so have contributions in entrepreneurship and culture, including food, music, and the arts. Undeniably, Asian residents make up an integral part of our city’s identity.

“As we take the month of May to celebrate the Asian community, we can expect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to continue contributing to our country’s achievements. This month, we should all take time to honor their commitment and sacrifices to our nation.”

BACKGROUND

May is officially designated as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month by section 102 of title 36, United States Code. The observance originally began as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, which was established through a joint Congressional resolution in 1978. The month of May was chosen due to two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: May 7, 1843, when the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United States, and May 10, 1869, when the first transcontinental railroad was completed with substantial contributions from Chinese immigrant workers.

May Day action in Boston

BOSTON and CHELSEA – A diverse coalition of labor, social justice and community organizations will mobilize on Monday for May Day, International Workers’ Day, to advocate for immigrants and all workers’ rights and protest the Trump administration’s divisive and destructive policies against immigrants.
The rallies and marches are part of “A Day Without Immigrants” (“Un Día Sin Inmigrantes”), a nationwide day of action that brings together immigrants and their supporters to speak out against unjust policies and demand change.
Massachusetts is home to more than 1 million foreign-born people, more than half of whom are naturalized U.S. citizens. An estimated 180,000 undocumented immigrants live in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, often in mixed-status families, and often with U.S. citizen children.
One in five workers in Massachusetts is foreign-born, and immigrant households pay about $9.5 billion in taxes each year. Threats of deportation are often used to exploit immigrant workers, highlighting the close ties between immigrant rights and labor rights.
This year’s actions culminate in Chelsea to celebrate the city’s 10-year policy, adopted by the City Council, to respect all people irrespective of their race, ethnicity or immigration status. The policy also establishes that all Chelsea residents have the right to work without fear, receive fair wages, and access secure working conditions.
The May 1st Coalition brings together labor, immigrant rights and social justice groups across Chelsea, Everett and Boston. It includes the Chelsea Collaborative, La Comunidad, the Boston May Day Coalition, the Chinese Progressive Association, UFCW Local 1445, Fight for $15, American Friends Service Committee, MassCOSH, 32BJ SEIU, SEIU 509, LUMA, Answer Coalition, Jobs With Justice, Carpenters Union, and the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA).

星期日, 4月 30, 2017

葉丙成波士頓談台灣的教育、新創、與未來(圖片)







 「台灣的教育、新創、與未來」by 葉丙成(台大電機系教授、PaGamO CEO)】
Saturday talk with Prof. Yeh from NTU
Prof. Yeh from National Taiwan University will attend a symposium at Harvard Graduate School of Education on 4/29 and 4/30. We are honored to invite Prof.Yeh to first give a talk at MIT for Taiwanese students and the Taiwanese community. He will share his personal observation of higher education, industry, and startup environment in Taiwan and hope to discuss with Taiwanese students about their future plan after graduation.
Time: 4/29(Sat) 10:00-12:30
Location: MIT Tang Center E51-057 (Map: https://goo.gl/1wp1M9)
10:00-10:30 Registration
10:30-11:30 Prof. Yeh's talk: 「Education, startup and the future of Taiwan」
11:30-12:30 Q&A
Light refreshment provided.
The first 10 RSVPs who also arrive on time will get free bubble tea from Kung Fu Tea.
Special thanks to MITTSA (http://rocsa.mit.edu/) for room reservation.
台大電機系教授葉丙成4/29、4/30即將出席由哈佛教育學院主辦的論壇,在大波士頓地區的你不要錯過老師和台灣留學生的座談會。老師將分享自身在國外留學回台後,對台灣高等教育、產業、與新創的親身觀察。希望讓有考慮日後可能回台發展的留學生可以一同交流、討論。
時間:4/29(週六)10:00-12:30
地點:MIT Tang Center E51-057 (地圖:https://goo.gl/1wp1M9)
10:00-10:30 報到
10:30-11:30 葉丙成教授演講:「台灣的教育、新創、與未來」
11:30-12:30 開放現場Q&A及交流

清華校友歡迎女神,對話李一諾(圖片)





【活动时间】
08:00 – 10:00 pm, Friday, April 28th, 2017

【活动地点】
77 Mass Ave,
MIT 10-250
Cambridge, MA 02139

【活动注册】
注册请点击或者使用一下链接:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mit-ceo--tickets-34057180945

【活动日程】
08:00 - 08:30 pm: 注册
08:30 - 09:20 pm: 嘉宾分享职场经验
09:20 - 10:00 pm: 现场问答

【嘉宾简介】
李一诺,清华大学生物系本科,加州大学洛杉矶分校分子生物学博士,2005年开始进入麦肯锡公司,并与2011年升为麦肯锡公司全球董事合伙人,2015年6月李一诺开始担任比尔及梅琳达·盖茨基金会北京代表处首席代表。2016年3月16日,李一诺当选2016年“全球青年领袖”。

【主办单位】
MIT CEO(MIT Chinese Entrepreneurs Organization)

【协办单位】
CYPN(Chinese Young Professional Network)
Harvard CSSA(Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association)
HLS CLA(Harvard Law School China Law Association)
THAA-Boston(Tsinghua Alumni Association at Greater Boston)
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張宗堯談人工智能與供應鏈(圖片)

張宗堯談人工智能(周菊子攝)
沙龙波士顿站|人工智能真的可以解决供应链挑战吗?
2017-04-19 硅谷中国跨境天使平台

Every aspect of learning or any other
feature of intelligence can in principle
be so precisely described that
a machine can be made to simulate it.

— Dartmouth Project, 1995



1995年,人类就预见到机器在未来的可能性,并首次提出“人工智能”(Artificial Intelligence)的概念。

2016年,人工智能一跃成为创新创业最热门的技术,以及各路VC和天使最关注的投资领域之一。

当自动化为商业领域打开新的大门,不少产业开始思考:

供应链能否得益于人工智能

产业环境竞争日益激烈,供应链的管理效率与成本密切牵涉到企业的获利与否。

AI 沙龙-波士顿站
跨境天使 AngelsGlobal 将于4月28日主办AI行业沙龙波士顿站,邀请 张宗尧博士——AI领域知名学者、专家、企业人——为波士顿创业者及科技创投人士带来别开生面、内容专业的行业讨论会。

张博士所创立的公司 Synergies 将为大家分享他们对现今人工智能技术的应用。Synergies 团队运用在麻省理工(MIT)学到的人工智能技术、自动化供应链流程,实现了无人智能零售平台与无人工厂的管理。

张宗尧博士2005年在中山大学获得机电学系学士学位,随即赴台湾大学攻读医学工程学,获得硕士学位,2012年于麻省理工学院获得电机与计算机科学博士学位。攻读博士学位期间,张宗尧便成为了第一位登上美国期刊封面的台籍博士生。

张宗尧的名字数次以第一作者身份
登上第一级期刊封面

在读期间,张宗尧便数次成功将MIT技术商业化,并授权转移。世界顶级学府的知识与技术,加上张宗尧过人的商业头脑,让他毕业后五年内即成功创立两家公司——Kyper Data Technologies 和 Synergies Intelligent System.

现在,张宗尧担任这两家公司的总经理,同时兼任上海理工大学客座教授。

本次讨论会,张博士将着重分享他的公司,Synergies Intelligent System,在人工智能与供应链领域方面的最前沿资讯。



关于 Synergies

Synergies 是世界上第一家运用人工智能技术,实现业务导航系统的公司。此技术能够帮助公司做出更明智的选择和决策。

Synergies 拥有世界顶级团队和技术,将多种算法与技术与人工智能相结合,包括神经网络 (neural networks)、概率图模型与深度学习算法 (probabilistic graphical model and deep learning) 等等,为企业客户提供技术及咨询等服务。

讨论会信息

4月28日(周五)19:00 - 21:00

Room 149, Building 4
77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

昆市華裔殺妻案全因賭博釀禍? 聞者唏噓

               (Boston Orange 整理報導)一個移民的成功故事,卻以被控謀殺收場。波士頓環球報429日刊出一篇長文,描述華埠餐廳南北和老闆娘斃命輪下,前夫被控謀殺,現收押在獄,這大約發生在半年前的命案。
                         黎珍(Zhen Li)和周彥龍(Yan Long Chow)30多年前,1980年代從中國福建移民來美的。在紐約待了一段時間後,1990年代到新罕布夏州Keene市的主街,開了一家外賣店,金園(King’s Garden),忙到連鄰居都幾乎沒見過他們。由於勤奮工作又管理有方,他們逐漸累積財富,還來到波士頓,陸續和人合夥開餐廳,其中包括以鹹肉包和麵條出名,2013年曾贏得波士頓環球報最佳餃子評選,座落在波士頓華埠華盛頓街上的的南北和(Dumpling Café)
                       熟悉她倆的餐館員工,客人都說,黎珍很能幹,對外事務幾乎都是她處理,周彥龍主要做大廚。其中一人說,他們到新罕布夏州時,已經離婚了,但一起做生意,時間久了,哪能不吵架。
                   黎珍在註冊金園時,用的是夫姓,不過她33歲,子女還在念小學時,她拿著文件到遺囑認定法庭,把文件改回了她娘家的姓。黎珍的敢於和美國司法制度打交道,使她和那些從中國來的許多其他女生都很不一樣。
                   根據法庭紀錄,黎珍在昆士市擁有一棟房屋,60餘萬元資產,還有勞力士錶,許多珠寶。兩名子女都很爭氣,分別就讀麻省理工學院,哈特福的三一學院等美國名校。這似乎意味著,黎珍的來美,是個成功移民故事。
                  但是上個月,法院以一級謀殺罪起訴黎珍的前夫,指他在黎珍家門口的車道輾死了黎珍,似乎又透露著黎珍這一生,並不順遂。
                  檢控官說,周彥龍聲稱自己是開車時意外撞死黎珍,但其實是謀殺她。
                 那是去年秋天的一個星期五下午,趕到現場的醫護人員發現黎珍滿是鮮血的斷裂肢體,躺在新鋪的車道上,打了911電話的周彥龍坐在附近哭泣。
           周彥龍告訴警察,這是他開迷你廂型車倒車時發生的悲慘意外。他說,他們兩人儘管離婚了,仍同住在這安靜社區,兩人間沒什麼大問題。
            之後的幾個月,警方拼湊出來的景象,卻是兩人長期不和,離過兩次婚,還涉及賭博,威脅分手。犯罪現場的車輛加速痕跡及鞋印,卻陳述著謀殺故事。
          就在律師堅稱周彥龍無辜之際,麻州的家暴專家已把黎珍列為去年第15個因家暴死亡的麻州婦女,指黎珍就像許多其他婦女一樣,低估了另一半的暴力潛質。
                   他們兩人之間的關係到底如何,現在可能只有周彥龍知道。黎珍在死前九個月預立的遺囑中,也絲毫沒有她為個人安全,甚或生命而恐懼的跡象。
                       她把大部分資產交給兩名心愛的子女,但仍把她所擁有那棟昆士房屋的10%,給了周彥龍。在她要求身後事由子女處理之際,她仍准許前夫協助處理。
            黎珍他們是從新罕布夏州起家的,在波士頓華埠開的"南北和"餐廳,2013年時獲得波士頓環球報的波士頓最佳餐廳之一獎。
            直到警察出現在他們的昆士市家門口之前,除了餐廳帶來的名聲外,他們兩人幾乎從未引起公眾注意。
                       他們兩人1998年時為什麼會再結婚,原因不明。黎珍的一名朋友說,根據她的瞭解,是為了孩子。
           之後的10年,她倆留著在新罕布夏州Keene市的房子,但把生意重心放在波士頓,同時主要由周彥龍和另一位大廚Peter Wang合作,在波士頓開新餐廳,海之味(Taiwan Café)”
               他們兩人還開始貸款投資房地產,在昆士市的菲利浦街買下一棟二家庭汙,在Barham街買下一棟四層樓的公寓大樓。2003年,他們兩人又在波士頓的奧斯頓(Allston)一帶買下一大型公寓樓。大部分和銀行及租房者之間的大部分法律手續,都是黎珍處理的。
            他們兩人的婚姻後來又破裂了。2005年,他們的女兒到哈特福三一學院上學後,黎珍找了一名新罕布夏州律師,第二次辦離婚。
               根據法庭文件,黎珍提出的離婚理由是兩人有無法協調的歧異,使得婚姻無法繼續。導致離婚的詳細原由,法庭文件沒記,Keene市警察也沒有任何她可能受家暴之苦的記錄。周彥龍沒有找律師,簽了離婚協議,得每個月付500元贍養費。
               在這段時間中,倒也不是沒有好消息。2006年時,因為兒子在高中的優異學業成就,他們兩人的名字出現在地方報紙上。那篇文章還提及她倆兒子在體育及音樂上的成就。
               在兒子進麻省理工學院後,黎珍把新罕布夏州的那棟房子賣了,搬到了波士頓地區,儘管和周彥龍仍處於離婚狀態,卻一起開了就在塔芙茨醫學院旁邊的新餐廳南北和
               那時候認識他們的朋友都說,在餐廳裏,他們看起來就像一對典型的已婚夫妻,人稱Carlie的周彥龍是大廚,人稱Jennifer的黎珍管理日常事務。七年前店鋪開張時,她倆還肩並肩站在一起看祥獅獻瑞。
                          也許是因為黎珍的英文比較好,她成為餐廳的公開代言人,也成為學會使用市場行銷來吸引更多顧客的少數華埠商家之一。
               他們兩人後來賣掉了出租大樓,但保留了菲利浦街上的住家。那棟房子起初是兩人共同擁有的,後來由黎珍一人擁有。
               在黎珍死前數個月,完全沒有會發生什麼事的跡象。周彥龍的唯一違法記錄是超速。不過警察聲稱,周彥龍在那時候,曾一連兩天沒回家。打電話給他們兩人仍在中國的親戚做調查時,也聽到他倆經常為賭博一事吵架的描述。
                             上個月,在諾福克高等法院中,一名法官裁定55歲的周彥龍犯謀殺罪,指他故意輾壓黎珍四次,拒絕保釋,把他送進諾福克監獄等待進一步審理。

                       黎珍葬在牙買加平原的佛士晓墳場(Forest Hill cemetery)

星期六, 4月 29, 2017

五一勞動節,麻州將有數千人遊行支持移民權利

五一勞動節,麻州數千人遊行支持移民權利

麻州的活躍份子與數千人加入全國不同城市的遊行活動,將會是自從選舉以來最大的移民權利遊行
麻州,波士頓市星期一 - 51 - 國際勞動節 - 來自麻州不同社區的移民和支持者將在上午11:45於州府大樓門前的樓梯級與勞工屆,社區人士、和立法盟友集會,以及在鄰近的城市:埃弗里特 Everett)  東波士頓 East Boston) 和切爾西 (Chelsea) 在下午4時集會,參與將會是自從川普當選舉以來最大的移民權利遊行 。從全國各地的“無移民日”活動來看,這集會與全國移民權利行動同步,都要求結束川普行政部門的分裂和破壞性的驅逐出境政策。這些政策都是針對我們社區最弱的人群,會把所有工人的勞工標準降低。
勞工、社區、和移民權利組織將明確指出,特朗普行政當局企圖將移民定為犯罪行為,不僅打擊有色族裔社區的民,而且打開一個已經存在的危險道路,礦大種族歧的容忍性:增加對移民的仇恨罪案和對被認為是“外國”人的攻擊會繼續蔓延。這些團體還將要求通過麻州的“安全社區法”,使麻州成為保護所有移民的州。
 人物:移民和工人,發言人包括當地民選議員,社區和勞工領袖。
早上:
活動:五一節“留在這裡”為移民權利集會支持安全社區法案
 地址:麻州州政府大樓門的樓梯
 時間:201751日,星期一,上午11:45
 發言人包括:    Roxana Rivera,清潔工人工會 32BJSEIU的副總裁
Jamie Eldridge,麻州參議員和麻州安全社區草案的主要提案議員
移民工人和社區盟友
下午:
活動:五一勞動節移民遊行到切爾西
 地點:由埃弗雷特市府 Everett 和東波士頓的Maverick廣場出發。 這兩個遊行的終點是切爾西市府外 Chelsea)。這遊行是一個和平集會和文化活動。
 時間:201751日,星期一,下午4:00
誰:移民和工人,包括當地民選官員,社區和勞工領袖。
 五一聯盟團體:切爾西,埃弗里特,東波士頓,切爾西合作,波士頓五一聯盟,華人前進會,UFCW 1445食品行業工會,爭取$15時薪,MIRA 麻州提倡移民和難民聯盟,美國朋友服務委員會,MassCOSH32BJ SEIU清潔工人工會,SEIU 509 托兒工人工會,LUMA,回答聯盟,正義工作,木匠聯盟 (華人前進會提供)

塔夫茨大学举办“塔夫茨在中国”项目主任杨杰教授招待会

塔夫茨大学举办“塔夫茨在中国”项目主任杨杰教授招待会

塔夫茨孔院中方院长姚建彬教授与各位亲切交谈并为杨教授送行
2017413日下午四点,在塔夫茨大学奥林中心举行了“塔夫茨在中国”的项目主任杨杰教授的招待会。出席招待会的特邀嘉宾有塔夫茨大学海外项目主任希拉·贝恩、本科生和研究生学院院长约翰·巴克、中文部主任钟雪萍教授、塔夫茨大学孔子学院院长王命全博士、姚建彬教授和二十余名“塔夫茨在中国”的往届学生。
本科生和研究生学院院长约翰·巴克发言
海外项目主任希拉·贝恩致辞
招待会由希拉·贝恩主持。她首先致辞,诚挚感谢杨杰教授十五年来为“塔夫茨在中国”项目所付出的辛苦与努力。希拉·贝恩主任用饱含深情的言辞,如数家珍地回顾了杨教授在浙江大学给学生开设文化课程、带领学生下乡考察、平时对学生给予无微不至照顾的种种情形,令在场师生钦佩不已。虽然杨教授即将退休离开美国,但塔夫茨大学早已将他看作了家人。之后,约翰·巴克院长致辞。巴克院长回顾说,“塔夫茨在中国”这一项目至今一共向中国选派了174名塔夫茨学生,这是非常了不起的成绩;如果没有杨杰主任的辛勤付出,要取得这样出色的成绩是不可想象的。巴克院长的总结性陈词,让在场师生对杨教授的贡献有了具体而微的认识。巴克院长还生动地与大家分享了自己第一次到中国,就是“塔夫茨在中国”项目所在的浙江大学的经历。在巴克院长之后,中文部主任钟雪萍教授也深情致辞,她说正是因为她和同事们十六年前发现了杨杰教授,才有了“塔夫茨在中国”这个项目。她代表中文部感谢杨杰教授为“塔夫茨在中国”项目所做的一切。“塔夫茨在中国”项目顾问、塔夫茨大学孔子学院院长王命全博士的致辞风趣幽默:他和杨教授为“塔夫茨在中国”项目共同奋斗了十五年,不仅对杨教授的性格特点和多才多艺知根知底,而且对杨教授的敬业、专业和爱心赞赏有加。王院长随机朗读了几位参加过“塔夫茨在中国”项目的学生对杨教授的评价,让大家更为真实、全面地了解了杨教授在学生心目中的地位和师生之间亲密无间,亦师亦友的关系。在致辞结束之际,王院长向杨杰教授送上了别出心裁的礼物:适合垂钓的防雨服和遮阳帽,祝愿杨教授惬意地享受荣休生活,做一个看惯春花秋月的江上渔者。
塔夫茨大学孔子学院王命全院长为杨杰教授赠送礼物
在满含激动与喜悦聆听完上述四人的致辞后,杨杰教授即席致答谢词。他一再说,自己万万没有想到,塔夫茨大学的师生和塔夫茨大学孔子学院的全体成员,竟然给他安排了如此浓重而情真意切的送别招待会。在答谢词中,杨杰教授说得最多的是“感谢”二字:他感谢塔夫茨的领导和师生对他的发现、对他的信任、对他的支持、对他的肯定。他十分珍惜塔夫茨大学给了他为“塔夫茨在中国”项目服务的机会。过去的十五年,因为有了“塔夫茨在中国”这个项目,因为有了同塔夫茨大学校方和中文部等方面的种种联系,他的生活变得比以前要更加丰富多彩;也因为每年有一个学期要同塔夫茨的学生们打成一片,他自己才一直享受着年轻而充满朝气与活力的生活,压根儿就没有老冉冉其将至的感觉。
杨杰教授对塔夫茨孔院的希望和祝福
 杨教授乐观的生活态度和幽默达观的人格魅力一直感染着每一位熟知他的朋友和学生。到场的同学们都纷纷发言,讲述自己和杨教授的故事,点点滴滴都包含着他们对杨教授的尊敬和喜爱。
精彩纷呈,深情饱蘸而又充满喜感的致辞之后,塔夫茨大学孔子学院志愿者赵晔老师和塔夫茨大学中国学生代表袁嘉颀同学分别用琵琶与古筝合奏了一曲《琵琶语》,向杨杰教授致以美好祝愿。在这曲优美的古典民乐的伴奏下,塔夫茨大学孔子学院教师傅彦夫老师代表孔子学院,献上了他特意为杨教授创作的国画《志在千里》以及书法作品《继往开来》,祝贺杨教授为中美人文交流做出的卓越,并祝愿他的荣休生活别样精彩。杨杰教授非常愉快地接受了礼物,并分批、分拨与大家合影留念。(塔夫茨大学孔子学院中方院长姚建彬供稿)

贝尔蒙特高中师生及校长来塔夫茨大学体验中国文化

贝尔蒙特高中师生及校长来塔夫茨大学体验中国文化
塔夫茨大学王命全院长(左二)、姚建彬院长(左一)与贝尔蒙特高中
的老师们合影。
20174 13日,来自麻省贝尔蒙特高中的12名学生在3名老师的带领下,来到塔夫茨大学奥林中心体验由塔夫茨大学孔子学院全力组织和安排的文化活动。本次文化活动的环节分别为中国民族乐器、中国书法和中国剪纸的讲座环节以及三个主题的互动体验环节。
学生们即兴组建的民乐团
第一个讲座中国民族乐器,是由孔子学院志愿者赵晔介绍的。讲座里,赵老师给贝尔蒙特的同学们讲了中国的民族乐器的历史、分类及现场展示。她把乐器以演奏方式为标准分为四类,吹、拉、弹、打,并介绍了四类的代表乐器竹笛、二胡、琵琶古筝和鼓。并且在现场,也邀请到了塔夫茨大学大二学生袁嘉颀现场演奏古筝,赵老师本人也在现场演奏了琵琶,二人引商刻羽,学生们都听得兴致勃勃的。
 志愿者赵晔为学生们演奏琵琶
接下来中国书法的讲座是由孔子学院教师傅彦夫老师介绍的。讲座里,傅老师对中国书法的历史演变、书法的派别、重要的书法家和书法与中国人的关系进行了介绍。并且在现场,也有傅老师的隶书、行书和草书作品供学生参观欣赏。行书的潇洒,草书的飘逸以及隶书的柔婉,让同学们都看得津津有味。
贝尔蒙特高中的师生参加塔夫茨大学孔院的文化活动
讲座的最后部分,是由孔子学院志愿者刘鸿延介绍的中国剪纸艺术。刘老师以问答的形式分别对剪纸是什么、剪纸的作用是什么以及为什么剪纸多是红颜色等进行了简短的介绍。面对刘老师的问题,同学们并不示弱,纷纷抢答。在你来我往的回答与讲解中,同学们也了解的剪纸的历史、以及中国的颜色、生肖等文化。
讲座结束后的互动环节里,同学们拿着现场的乐器,马上就自己组织起了一支小型民乐团,都尝试着演奏;也有的同学拿着毛笔跟着老师舞文弄墨,学得有模有样;还有的学生拿起了红纸和剪刀,学起了剪纸,跟着老师一起剪了大熊猫。

离开时,同学们都依依不舍。带队老师表示,非常遗憾只有两个小时的时间,如果有更长的时间,这个活动将会办得更有声色。孔子学院王命全院长和姚建彬院长也表示,非常欢迎他们的下次来访,孔院会大力支持这样的文化推广活动,也会为当地中小学的汉语推广作出应有的贡献。(塔芙茨孔子學院提供)




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 2017牛頓臺灣日將於56日盛大舉行
      牛頓臺灣日將於56日(周六)中午1130分至下午4時,在僑教中心旁的HYDE公園舉行。活動包括遊行、表演節目、小吃及展示攤位等。
今年臺灣日特別邀請臺灣傳統週訪演團隊「當代樂坊」來演奏臺灣傳統樂曲、臺灣經典歌謠、美國民歌與世界經典樂曲、傳統樂器獨奏樂曲等四大主題,演奏樂器包括笛、洞簫、二胡、琵琶、月琴、中阮及揚琴等讓本地僑胞能一睹精湛演出等,另將搭配捏麵人、紙藝、樹皮編織及益智童玩等民俗技藝展演。詳細活動流程請參閱牛頓臺灣日活動網站


 海外僑胞返國自費體驗優質安心醫療服務
      臺灣的醫療技術在亞洲排名第一,全球排名第三,已位居國際醫界翹楚,並擁有下列六大優勢--高品質、合理價格、高科技、感動服務、完整專科服務、專業團隊。僑務委員會目前正推動「海外僑胞返國自費體驗優質安心醫療務」,提供健康檢查、美容醫學及特色醫療等服務項目,並在桃園國際機場、高雄國際航空站、臺北松山機場及臺中航空站等地設置臺灣國際醫療服務中心,以提供各國旅客能即時瞭解來臺就醫資訊、取得醫療旅遊行程安排及後續醫療服務。歡迎僑界組團或自行來臺進行自費醫療(健康檢查、醫學美容),凡取得合法入境文件之陸僑、港澳僑或外籍人士亦非常歡迎!! 詳細資訊可參閱臺灣國際醫療全球資訊網(內含各醫療院所介紹、數位影音、動態及臺旅遊等資訊)(http://www.medicaltravel.org.tw),更歡迎洽詢波士頓僑教中心(617-965-8801)

   ◎僑務委員會「2017年臺灣創意美食製作班」開始報名
為輔助僑胞研習適合於海外經營與創業之臺灣創意料理專業技能,以提升經營事業能力即培植創業實力,並促進與國內業者之商機交流,僑委會特於本年724日至84日舉辦「2017年臺灣創意美食製作班」。通曉中文,目前在僑居地實際從事烹飪、餐飲相關事業從業人員及有意在僑居地創業或開展新商機之海外僑胞,及近兩年未曾參加本會經貿研習班者為參加對象,詳細資訊及報名表請至全球僑商服務網(www.ocbn.org.tw)下載。意者請在510日前將報名表填妥並在簽名處親簽後,連同「護照正本」一併送至波士頓華僑文教服務中心報名;如有洽詢事項,請連絡僑教中心司君凱先生,電話(617-965-8801)

   ◎「中華民國第55屆十大傑出青年選拔活動」開始受理推薦
由國際青年商會中華民國總會舉辦的「中華民國第55屆十大傑出青年選拔活動」自即日起至630日受理各方推薦優秀人士參選。有意推薦者,請直接到該總會網站(www.taiwanjc.org.tw/「第55(2017)十大傑出青年選拔」專區)下載推薦表運用。

   ◎第19屆海外台商磐石獎 即日起受理推薦報名!
106年度海外台商磐石獎選拔表揚活動,自即日起至2017630日止受理推薦報名,預計選出8家得獎企業,於201710月份與第26屆國家磐石獎同時舉行,恭請我國政府高階首長頒獎,頒發海外磐石獎獎座及當選證書,歡迎各優秀海外企業報名參選,相關參選辦法及訊息歡迎洽詢社團法人中華民國全國中小企業總會官網。

   2017臺北世界大學運動會場館陸續完工。
      2017臺北世界大學運動會將在今年819日至30日舉辦,為期12天的賽會活動,估計有來自150個國家、12千名之選手參與,所需場館多達60座之多;其中有53座係既有場館整建,分屬五縣市、14所國私立大學及中央部會等。目前 (除臺北市以外之)四縣市及國私立大學之場館整修工程皆委由各縣市政府及國私立大學代辦執行,截至去年(2016)12月底已22座場館完工,預計今年1月底可再完工16座,所有整建場館除新竹縣立第二運動場外,均將於今年4月底前完工。欲了解更多世大運內容及最新動態請洽官網(http://www.taipei2017.com.tw)

   ◎「歸化國籍之高級專業人才認定標準條文 」正式發布
      為提升國家競爭力,延攬優秀外國專業人才,國籍法(以下簡稱本法)第九條第四項第二款規定,由中央目的事業主管機關推薦科技、經濟、教育、文化、藝術、體育及其他領域之高級專業人才,有助中華民國利益,經內政部邀請社會公正人士及相關機關共同審核通過者,申請歸化我國國籍無須喪失原有國籍。如需查看條文請至行政院公報資訊網(http://gazette.nat.gov.tw)

   ◎原住民族委員會「2017MAKAPAH美術獎」徵件活動
為呈現台灣原住民族文化故事,並分享其文化內涵,原住民族委員會特別舉辦「2017MAKAPAH美術獎」徵件活動,邀請全民以「攝影」及「繪畫」方式,呈現原住民族文化故事,並分享其文化內涵。相關活動訊息請至(http://www.makapah.com.tw/)查詢。

   ◎財團法人周大觀文教基金會「全球熱愛生命獎章」甄選活動
為提倡「熱愛生命」之精神,請各界鼓勵在各自領域有具體作為足以實踐勇敢、愛心、努力、成就等事蹟者參加「全球熱愛生命獎章」甄選活動,相關資料及報名表請至財團法人周大觀文教基金會網站(http://www.ta.org.tw/service.php?lang=zh&view=1&idept=1&isdept=2)下載。

   ◎歡迎推薦優良華文出版作品參加華僑救國聯合總會106年華文著
     述獎活動    
華僑救國聯合總會為復興中華文化,促進海外文化事業,特設立「華文著述獎」,獎勵項目包括學術論著、文藝創作及新聞寫作3類最近2年內出版或發表之論著或作品;參加方式係由海外僑團、僑校、僑報、使領館、駐外機構及旨揭總會名譽理事、理事、顧問等推薦具有華僑身分者參加,未受推薦之本人亦可申請參加,惟需提出華僑證明,參加者均須於規定日期內填表,連同作品有關資料及華僑身份證明等,送僑聯文教基金會辦理。該活動申請期限至本年6月底止;詳細辦法請至該總會網站 (http://www.focat.org.tw/)下載運用。

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3.  您如果想瞭解本地相關僑團活動動態,請上網點選本中心網頁(僑務委員會官網/僑民僑團聯繫服務/本會駐外僑務據點/北美洲地區/波士頓華僑文教服務中心/僑社采風)

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