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The only bilingual Chinese-English newspaper inin New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 全紐英倫區唯一的中英雙語雙週報 2013年3月22日 4月4日 2013年7月12日 - -7月25日 2012年1月6日~ 1月20日 March -36April 4, 201320, February July 122225 - 25, February 2012 January -2013 January 2012 January - -February 7,16, 2013 Mayoral discuss plans Lokcandidates House expands todiversity house Community leaders celebrate AHong Culture of Employee Appreciation for greener Boston more Chinese seniors at Martin Luther King luncheon Adcotron EMS, Inc. ByLING-MEI Ling-MeiWONG Wong BY BY LING-MEI WONG Nine of Boston’s 12 mayoral candidates discussed ways to make Boston greener at a forum on July 9 at Suffolk University. The event was organized by the Coalition of Energy, Environmental, Transportation and Innovation Groups. Two moderators asked questions, then called on specific candidates to reply, to make sure they all spoke. Issues Mayoral candidates (L to R) Mike Ross, Bill included carbon emissions, parks, recy- Walczak and Marty Walsh attend a green forum on July 9. (Image by LIng-Mei Wong.) cling and alternative energy. Photo Agnes Young – The employees Adcotron EMS, DanbyConley, Suffolk County ofdistrict bill Inc. would become a ballot initiative.” attorney, advocated for increasing the Boston School Committee member It is not difficult to understand the unmistakable – every employee parks and recreation andwhen opening Barros added, “We cheerful feeling budget one gets en- John turning to greet her as shecould made learn her up the Boston Harbor Islands. from cities like San Francisco and adapt The Cape Cod African Drum and Dance at the MLK luncheon on Jan. 11. tering through the glass doorsGroup of Ad-performed way around explaining the intricaThe candidates proposed to strategies in the Bostonand context, such as Photo by Ling-Mei cotron EMS,Wong. Inc. Not only isways the envicies of each machine station. cut down on emissions, including fines, a zero-waste strategy.” ronment spotless - theMoy pearly white Hong Lok rights residents withMartin Ruth (second fromVietnamese right). (Imageand courtesy of Rogerson Civil leader Luther King Cambodians, theCommupoverty better public transit and morethe space for Emergency preparedness for natuwalls visible all around 35,000 Adcotron, a premier Electronics nities.) was honored with poems, dances and live rate is 30 percent. Issues like these affect bikes. “I would deputize the Boston Po- ral disasters Manufacturing like Hurricane Sandy was square foot lot the may company occupies Contract service music at theLok 26thHouse memorial luncheon of us. We’re all replaced in this fight preserved and be bytogether.” the new inlook oldJan. on all liceHong Department to ticket for idling,” said a priority. “A critical piece is bringing Boston’s Marine (EMS) provider that specializes in 11 theSouth Massachusetts Rep. Gloria Fox of the 7th Suffolk disbuilding. theatin outside, but that’sStatehouse. just itsIndustrial façade. terior Mike Ross, city councilor for district 8. together people inlow City Hall to discuss Park but in a supremely organized manufacturing to medium vol“What’s important is being at-large able to PastSeveral its four different exteriors, a new public officials attended the trict recognized Boston Councilor Felix Arroyo, city councilor at equiplarge, solutions: Folks in inspection services, highly-automated umein complex electronic assemblies live Chinatown whereShe the services steelmanner, building with high ceilings, wood luncheon, including black, Latino and Felix Arroyo for attending. also urged proposed diesel trucks toEsbe are,” planners, the Boston Redevelopment Aument place components on boards andsaid systems integration forvice a broad Anne Morton Smith, presfloors and retrofitting large windows overlooks Asian representatives. Wing to join the black and Latino caucus. with precision and efficiency. Howrange of industries including medicleaner. “I’m a lifelong Bostonian and thority and folks in permitting,” said Rob of development community sex“IStreet. loveneither the in thisisroom. I ident “Tomilitary, Brother Wing, we and have three Asian ever, sophisticated macal, industrial, asthmatic,” hediversity said. Asthma a local Consalvo, councilor fortelecommudistrict 5.an relations forcity Rogerson Communities, Located next tothe public transportation, think it is sonor reflective ofpercent what products Coretta Americans in thealternative House sources of energy, Representachinery the complex nication and sits “epidemic,” causing 50 of BosAlternative energy such as restaurants and luxury condos, Hong Lok elder-service nonprofit developer that are the true reason of Adcotron’s in a Boston Redevelopment AuthorScott King wanted,” said Leverett Wing, tives, and nine of us are black and Latino,” ton Children’s Hospital’s visits and maksolar and wind power were discussed. House is exclusively for affordable hous- developed the new Hong Lok House and as Governor’s the company’s Chief Ex- Fox ity-owned building along Boston’s vice chair ofof the Asian Amerisaid. “We a mighty posse.” ingsuccess, Suffolk County theincluding third worst U.S. “There are existing homeowner promanages the are building. “The number of ing. A total 74 units, studios ecutive Officer and President Agnes beautiful waterfront district and can Commission and associate director of Fox encouraged attendees to live county for diesel emissions. grams to help seniors and homeownand one-bedroom apartments, will rent dialects spoken at Tufts Medical Center Young would suggest.Services Patrolling, boasts a story few, if any,issaid businesses the Community for King’s legacy. Community activist Walczak ers property,” former by theimprove nurses and doctors significant. for Division less thanof$500 a monthBill on average. pushing buttons, checking compoaround can claim. biked to the forum and pressed for more state Rep. Charlotte Golar Ritchie. “We the Department of Housing and Commu“I’ve been detained,” Fox said. “It Amenities include a senior center open to The food and transportation Hong Lok nents, turning dials, peering through should allow for environmental innovabike lanes. “If we do better planning residents need are all right here in this the community, a rooftop garden, taichi nity Development. “Whether you are Cau- wasn’t jail but I was chained to a bench microscopes all throughout the facil- Born out of the closure of a previous around deal with tions like solar panels and in realize the community.” deck andbiking, in-unitwe’d emergency callthe buttons. casian African American, you aretranspart outside the cell. I paid mygot dues the ’60s ity,orclad in blue, anti-static overcoats company, Adcotron its start in Redeveloping Hong Lok House cost The original Hong Lok House used portation conundrums in the city.” payback eventually.” of the great Dr. Martin King with a bigWhen afro toAdvanced fulfill Dr. Electronics, Martin Luthera are thedream true success: theLuther employees. 2005. nearly $33 million, with 23tosources of to beModerator the Normandy Lounge, whichasked was King’s Derrick Jackson Conley proposed loans addsince solar had.” vision of peace.” company that had been around public and private funds. The waiting bought by the Greater Boston Chinese about biking solutions, as bike tracks panels to homes and businesses, which Wing the first Chinese American to “Our isemployees are more important 1978 decided to close its doors in is seven to back eight with years long due tax to Golden Age Center. It opened in 1981 list in Amsterdam and said Stockholm required would be paid property than anything,” Young, who her- Artistic October of 2005, Young,awho led the speak at the luncheon. When he was an intributes according to Moy. Phaseincreastwo’s with 28 units of affordable housing for demand, removing hundreds of parking spaces. assessment. He also proposed self wore a blue, anti-static overcoat management in acquiring all of tern at the Statehouse, the only person of Students fromteam the Boston Community listcity’s is closed until the end of 2013. low-income elders.Walsh State Rep. aMarty said, “IfYoung’s down- wait ing the commitment to solar power during tour of the facility. the assets from Advanced Electroncolor“Before, was Sen.itBillwas Owens. There were no Leadership Academy sang “Lift Every a terrible place,” town Boston takes parking, 50Inc., megawatts from 20 megawatts by connection withaway her some employees is toics, formed Adcotron EMS,Turn Inc. elected AsianMoy, American officials and Wing and “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody said Ruth executive director of Voice” we could push people toward public 2020. was the only staffer was Asian Amerithe Greater Bostonwho Chinese Golden Age Me Around.” transportation.” Ross added aCONTINUED greener Boston could ON PAGE 5 Center. “Building Hong Lok House re- retain can. The more Cape college Cod African Drum and Recycling received unanimous supgraduates. “Public allyWing brought up the anneighborhood.” advocate greater Dance in aevening,” rousing port frombecame the candidates. Cityfor CouncilortransitGroup has to led runthe wellcrowd into the The 39 current residents will move to dance with live percussion. Poet Teisha representation and equal access. “The povat-large John Connolly said he supported he said. “We need affordable housing for a newly of Hong Lok Brown read a poem about King’s example erty ratescompleted for Asiansection Americans, African the bottle recycling bill, which passed the people in college. And it shouldn’t take a House in a few weeks, along with four The his rebuilt Hong House at Essex Street, Americans and Hispanics are higher than and on Lok herstart life.a business Boston city council but failed in the State year ineffect Boston to or have formerly homeless individuals. The orig- which kept original façades in front of a new the general population,” he said. “For subLegislature. “If I was mayor, the bottle a festival.” inal wood building will have its façade steel building. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) groups in the Asian community, such as SEE DIVERSITY ON PAGE 3 fitness & exercise Issue green issue 綠色特刊 | 英文成人基礎教育項目的重要性 華美成人教育項目 Adcotron EMS, Inc 黃秋虹報導 迎來二十週年慶 參議院通過移民改革提案 儘管連邦承諾在英文學習以 尊重員工價值 黃靈美報導 及成人基礎教育上投資贊助，但 陳嘉音英撰寫 是研究顯示很多項目只能為少數 不難理解當一個人進入Adcotron 用改進的E-Verify系統，這是能 在過去的30年以來，美國參 EMS公司玻璃大門時所獲得的 的移民提供此類服務。 議院首次在今年6月27日通過了 那種振奮之情。不僅環境一塵不染－－公司在南波士頓海洋工業園 麻州州長派屈克在其FY2014 查詢員工的就業資格的一個網上 一份移民改革的重要提案。此提 系統。非公民的員工必須先申請 提案中提出向州立公民項目分配 所佔的35,000平方英尺中珍珠白的牆壁到處可見──而且以一個高 案包括國家邊境安全、經濟、還 資助100萬美金, 同比增長321% 就業授權卡才能繼續工作。 度組織的方式呈現，複雜程度不同的芯片製造機與相映的組件與主 僱傭超過5千人的雇主將會 有現代移民法。這些法案都是針 。 板合併 。但是據公司的CEO幾主席Agnes Young介紹，Adcotron 對於現在正在申請公民的美國1 州長 派 屈 克 在 近 期 出 席 一 被要求在2年內改用這個網上系 統，而僱傭少過2百人的雇主將 千1百萬名的非法移民。 個媒體討論會中說道：「麻州， 成功的真正秘訣並不在于高技術機械或者生產衍生的綜合產品，而 雖然此立法在兩黨勢均力敵 就好像美國這個國家一樣，是因 會被要求在3年內改用。所有的 在於穿著藍色防靜電外套的員工們：他們在公司隨處可見，有的負 的參議院中以68對32票通過了， 雇主將需要在4年內全部改用。 為這些來自五湖四海的朋友才變 責控制按鈕，有的負責檢查組件，有的負責轉動錶盤，有的通過顯 不過在共和黨控制下的眾議院， 得更加富足美好。這些移民為我 微鏡觀察整套設備。 這將會是一個完全不同的情況。 關於工作簽證的影響 們的國家和社會做出了很大的貢 將會發出更多的工作簽證。 眾們 議使 會我 發們 表更 人加 約富 翰強 波， 納壯 說 獻。 他 “我的員工們比任何事都重要。”Young介紹說。 道：「眾議院是不會接受參議院 H-1B簽證能夠讓雇主暫時性地聘 大。因此如何對待這些移民將會 請國外的員工就職他們專長的工 (詳文請見反面中文第一版) 通過的法案的。眾議員們將會選 州長派屈克。圖片由州長辦事處提供。 決定我們的將來。」 作，這些簽證的年度限額為6萬5 出屬於他們的提案，只會選出反 的確， 新移民的未來由他 業，50%的學生直接入學公共大 （左到右）何思遠、凌日文、高理查（華美福利會『下一步』教育總監）、 千份到最多1百萬份，根據市場 映多數議員還有全美國人民志願 Suzanne Speciale（麻州初等和中等教育部）和Tam Pham在『下一步 』的二十 們的英文程度決定。根據波士頓 學。但是項目中僅有一小部份的 週年慶。圖片有黃靈美提供。 需求來看，最多可發出180萬份 的提案。」 基 金 會 的 調 查 報 告 顯 示 ， 在 麻 學生在成人基礎教育。 工作簽證。 移民改革的支持者們依然希 州，一個會說流利英語的移民平 但是人數容量的問題也暫緩 華 美 福 利 會 『 下 一 步 過 渡 的老師。（舢舨由華美福利會出 如果一家公司超過30%的員 望參議會的決定會施壓和改變眾 均年收入是$38,526 。而一個 版。） 了成人教育計劃的前進。波士頓 英語培訓項目』在1月17日迎來 工是用H-1B簽證的話，這些雇主 議會的想法。 英 語 不 太 好 的 移 民 年 收 入 僅 是 基金會的調查表明，平均每個計 二十週年慶。『下一步』項目新 何思遠說：「Richard是我 要 上 繳的 額第 外一 的個 費老 用師 。， 如他 果是 超一 過 此法案與國家安全有緊密關 $14,221 。 劃後補名單上有接近10,000人。 舊學員聚在一起分享他們在美國 在 美國 75%是H-1B員工的話，這些雇主 係，可提供更多機會帶給高技術 調 查 還 發 現 大 波 士 頓 地 區 名出色的教育者—耐心、熱情和 有的時候名單上面的人需要等兩 的經歷，老師們為他們的成就慶 從2014年開始則不能僱傭更多的 人才的移民。下列是此法案的其 友善…你不僅教我英語語言，並 236,933名英語能力有限的移民 年才能被選上接受教育。還有很 賀。 海外員工了。 中幾個要點。 中，少於5%的人參加政府資助的 多移民不想申請或者根本不知道 『下一步』是第一個為成人 幫我找到自信。回首二十年前， Chinese New Year Issue 小學，中學教育。 這些資源的存在。 英語學者開設的過度英語項目， 我的美國夢是從華美福利會開始 關於隨機性的簽證計劃 對家庭簽證的影響 is 教 Coming January 20th, 2012! 小學和中學的 育 系 統Out 會 on 麻州非常需要成人基礎教育 以幫助他們進入大學。何思遠是 的。」 將會有相應新計劃，目前的 此 法 案 會 允 許 無 限 量 的 簽 向 成 年 人 提 供 一 些 基 礎 教 育 計 和英文課堂的存在來幫助促進社 1993年第一屆學生。 邦克山社區學院和波士頓華 春節特刊將與一月二十日出版 Diversity Visa樂透通過抽籤每 證給予美國公民和永久居民的父 劃。其中一個計劃是『成人社區 會經濟以及個人事業發展。在華 她 念 完 『 下 一 步 』 順 利 埠社區中心是最早的合作夥伴。 年發出5萬5千份永久居民簽證給 母、孩子和配偶。然而，一旦此 學 習 服 務 』 。 這敬請期待！ 個 服 務 向 成 人 項目當年由州政府支持了三年。 埠，很多機構比如華美福利會、 轉到邦克山社區學院（Bunker 美國低移民率的國家人士。但此 法案在18個月後生效，會取消海 免 費 提Community 供 各 種 課 程College）並 以 及 教 育 資 華埠社區中心和建橋者等組織向 Hill 高理查說：「在波士頓， 計劃將於2015年暫停，而且會成 外兄弟姐妹的移民簽證。對於超 sampan.org 源。 另一個計劃是『事業與技 外提供英文教學。但是對於這些 於 布 蘭 迪 斯 大 學 （ B r a n d e i s 『下一步』比任何其他項目幫助 立一個數據庫。這個數據庫會按 過30歲的已婚子女的移民簽證也 術教育』。本服務旗下有很多分 了更多人就讀大學。麻省初等和 資源的需求遠遠大於了現有的數 University）完成研究生學位。 照家族關係、工作歷史還有工作 會被取消。 支創意計劃，意在向成人提供初 中等教育部根據研究調查發現我 量。而麻州州長派屈克對英文教 如今，何思遠經營着她創辦的房 技能而綜合評分。這個全新的簽 中以及高中等更高的教育。2010 學的投資則邁向正確的方向。 地產公司。 們有330學員先後就讀大學。這 證計劃會從發送120萬件簽證到 此法案對雇主們的影響 HIGHLIGHTS 年，24.5%『事業與技術教育』 何思遠到如來美國時，華美 不僅是波士頓，更是整個麻省最 最高可渠道250萬份簽證。 此法案會要求所有的雇主使 的 畢 業 生 畢 業 後 直 接 決 定 就 多的。」 福利會的『下一步』教育總監高 PAGE 3 理查（Richard Goldberg）是她 下續中文第二版 Happy New Year! 新年快乐！ AACA Graduates Next STEP Classes Greater BostonNew Citizenship Initiative pools aid Snake for immigrants Quincy Lunar Yearhigher celebrates Year oflower the Mass. governor proposes income tax, sales tax byLING-MEI Ling-MeiWONG Wong BY BY PHOENIX TSO Mass. taxes will undergo changes if Big Dig expenses and maintain existing ting about 6,000 positions in state gov“It’s very rare that you bring this After month-long delay to Asians, reach out toWe the ourselves commuviduals and havetonaturalized. Free a citizenship clinicsthanks attract ernment, managing health care costs, Gov. Deval Patrick’s planGreater goes through. infrastructure. For education, Patrick have completed more than 2,000 appliplenty of folks, as the Boston Winter Storm Nemo, the 25th Annual nity with partners that provide essential many people together,” Brothers said. for universal early educa- reforming transportation bureaucracy Patrick proposed raising income advocated cations.” said Citizenship Initiative can the attest. John Brothers, executive “It’s especially hard to reach out and Chinese Lunar New Year festivalWith — services,” tion, fully funded K-12clinics, education and and ending pension system abuse, Pattax to 6.25 percent from 5.25 percent at At the citizenship individuseven large workshops in 2011, director connect with new people in the commuorganized bygroup Quincy Asian Resources of QARI. the state of the commonwealth address extended school by time for high-need rick said. These changes were to preals To arethat screened each event 150byto200 200volunteers registered end, 100 volunteers vendors settoupmake ta- nity. We didn’t want to set our goals too Institute anddrew staffed pare for the future. In higheralleducation, the goveron Jan. 16. The sales tax willU.S. be reduced sure in they the necessary docuindividuals citizen- schools. — took place eligible March 10for at North Quincy bles thehave high school gymnasium to high, but we have generally had very ments. They complete paperwork at the smaller alsowith took nor “There is no good time to raise taxtoship. 4.5 About percent20from 6.25clinics percent, sought to make college more affordoffer information onreview essential services positive feedback on our outreach.” High School. application station, itcolleges. at the qual- es,” place, resulting in more thantransporta2,000 citi- able and expand community Patrick said. “I know how tough the all proceeds going toward Photo by Kane Carpenter – Students from thethe AACA’sas Next STEP program line up for photographs after receiving their certificates at graduation. diverse asstation real estate, public health At least 7,000 people attended ity“Every controlone docu- times have been on the people and famizenship applications completed in 2012. of usand herecopy has all to think tion, school construction and public incelebration, witnessing an 23, opening lion and employment, tailored to ments atfor theasking packaging station. Snacks lies GBCI was launched by 2011, BostonOn Friday, December the twice classes immigrants in theQuincy’s Greater “It was fun commonwealth. teaching the students,” said of the And though frastructure. before people who already Chinese andandVietnamese populations. dance and performances on two in stages, are served services are free. Lowbased Fish Family Foundation May Asian American Civic Association held Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP instructor, who The income tax increase comes with feel strapped to contribute a little more,” the worst of the recession is over, many, The outreach portion also vol-a also left his students a work of advice. eating Asian food fromlong several local income individuals can included qualify for 2011. Immigration had a pria graduation forbeen more than Patrick families still tough decisions doubled personalceremony exemptions for taxsaid. “Butreally this time, insteadbeof many Sher Omerovic, GBCI face program manager. (Im“The students appreciated waiver for the $680 application fee.reg- “The ority for theSTEP foundation and itinidentified restaurants, and participating various unteers bearing clipboards of voter 70 Next students. moredeep theyanxiety speak English outside payers and eliminates some itemized sinking into the same old slogans, let’s and have about the future. age by Ling-Mei Wong.) ing honored for their hard work,” said The foundation soughtand agencies with of the classroom, the better they will naturalization as the making best waya towish make forms in Chinese the South activities, including ona istration would not ask if I did not believe in deductions. have a serious, fact-based The The Next Steps Melanie Marcus, Next Step & ESOL In- Ilearn Alliance Portuguese naturalization services andadebate. then pooled adifference. 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Situ, Lin and Chin drew up a petition for a library in Chinatown as part of the Chinese Youth Initiative, which Connolly signed. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) The Chinatown Safety Committee and the Chinese Resident Association met on July 3. Local crime was the focus of the CSC’s July meeting, while Boston city councilor and mayoral candidate John Connolly spoke to the CRA. Capt. Tom Lee presented the crime report to the CSC at the Doubletree Hotel, with 44 arrests for June. “Crime continues to be coming down for Chinatown,” he said. On July 1, the Sovereign Bank at 43 Kneeland Street was robbed by a male in blue jean shorts, a yellow shirt and black sneakers, Lee said. He fled with an unknown amount of cash at 1:26 p.m. and his face was captured on the bank’s surveillance video. The suspect did not use a weapon during the robbery. Another incident was reported on June 9 at 12:29 a.m., when teenagers at the Josiah Quincy School reported black males threatening them with a small revolver. The teenagers refused to give them anything and the suspects fled on foot. “It seems like a teenager-on-teenager thing, but the concern from us is the weapon on display,” Lee said. drug abuse has been reported, instead of alcoholism. Pastor Steve Chin said there was no basement air conditioning at the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church, 249 Harrison Street, because the copper tubing had been stolen. Copper larcenies have affected areas in Boston to Charlestown, Lema said. The August Moon Festival organized by Chinatown Main Streets will take place August 11, said Courtney Ho-Ha, Chinatown Main Streets executive director. There will be no CSC meeting for August, as the National Night Out against crime will take place August 6. CRA meets Connolly City councilor at-large John Connolly outlined his platform at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School, as part of the Boston Mayoral Candidate Forum Series organized by the Asian American Commission. He also signed a petition supporting a library in Chinatown from the Chinese Youth Initiative, organized by the Chinese Progressive Association. The Summer Music Academy for Teens pep rally featured local youth performances on July 9 at the Josiah Quincy School. Local R&B singer Markie, 14, performed at the rally and urged youth to end violence. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) Local artists and youth performers turned out for the Summer Music Academy for Teens pep rally on July 9 at the Josiah Quincy School. The event was organized by Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center and Chung Changing Lives, founded by former New England Patriot and Philadelphia Eagles safety Patrick Chung. The SMA4T camp at BCNC is free for youth to learn and create music. “Some kids don’t have opportunities,” Chung said. “I want them to know the sky’s the limit.” Local R&B singer Markie crooned about love and ending violence. The 14-year-old held a moment of silence for the victims of the Boston Marathon, Newton shootings and street violence. BCNC Executive Director Elaine Ng said, “Music changes lives. We’re proud to present this opportunity to the young people of Boston.” Other performances included local youth from the 4 Star Dance Company, the Boston Celtics junior dance team Lil’ Phunk, Boston Tap Company’s youngest member Grace Cannady, the Genki Teens taiko drum group, hip-hop dancers Teen Phunk Phenomenon, and local singer and songwriter Kenzie. DJ Maverik of radio station JAM’N 94.5 emceed the event with Chung. Supporters included State Street Corporation and Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley. Free ice cream was provided by JP Licks. Patrick Chung, NFL player, spoke at the pep rally. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) Capt. Tom Lee (right) of the Boston Police Department talks about crime in Chinatown, with Sgt. Tom Lema (left). (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) Officers arrested a suspect on June 18 at Tamworth Street, after they witnessed a male chasing another male with a knife over a marijuana transaction. They also arrested a male and female for trespassing on June 24 at Oxford Place, who each had outstanding warrants for shoplifting and stolen property. Sgt. Tom Lema urged the community to be vigilant about public disorderliness and homelessness. “People from other New England states are coming here because we provide the most city services,” he said. Homeless shelters have closed in other locations, resulting in displaced individuals who are younger. Increased “I deeply respect Mayor Menino and this city is better because of him,” Connolly said, who announced his candidacy before Menino decided not to seek reelection in March. “I am not running because Mayor Menino is stepping down and it’s politically opportune, but to think about the difficult questions facing the city and its future.” Connolly emphasized job creation outside of the high-tech sectors, adding more affordable housing and establishing a multilingual call center for Boston. As a former teacher, he seeks to change the Boston Public Schools’ teaching contract for an additional hour of instruction. The Teen Phunk Phenomenon performed a hip-hop number at the rally. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) 3 Sampan EVENTS July 12, 2013 COMIC Sampan A Publication of the AACA www.sampan.org 87 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 Tel: (617) 426-9492 Fax: (617) 482-2316 Editor: Ling-Mei Wong lingmeiwong@ sampan.org ENGLISH SECTION Contributors: Sylvana Chan Hao Lu Lan Nguyen CHINESE SECTION Contributors: Sylvana Chan Hao Lu Lan Nguyen Translators: Gina Fong, Jianjie Liu, Hao Lu, Kawala Xie, Keke Xu, Jiyue Zhang Advertising: Teresa Cheong Ivy Mah [email protected] Production: Ling-Mei Wong Hao Lu SAMPAN is New England’s only biweekly bilingual English-Chinese newspaper. It is nonprofit and nonpartisan. Founded in 1972, Sampan is published by the Asian American Civic Association. Sampan is distributed free in Chinatown and the Greater Boston area. All donations to the publication are tax deductible. Subscription: $60/ year (1st class mail); $30/ year (3rd class mail). The reproduction, in whole or in part, of any information contained herein and prior is forbidden without the express written persmission of the publisher. S a m p a n . o r g Event Calendar BCEC summer phonics class Saturday, July 13 9 a.m. 249 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02111 Boston Chinese Evangelical Church will hold a summer phonics program. The program includes six classes (9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Saturday) starting from July 6. Teachers speak Cantonese. Fee: $15 per person. For more information, please contact (617) 4265711. and dinner reception is included in the registration. Participants will also have access to the driving range and putting green before the tournament. There will also be a silent auction, raffle and more at the award dinner. For more information please contact (781) 3216316 or email at info@ chinesecultureconnection. org. Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council meeting Monday, July 15 6 p.m. 90 Tyler Street Boston, MA 02111 The Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council meeting will be held at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. The public are encouraged to attend. Golf tournament Saturday, July 13 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Red tail Golf Course 15 Bulge Road Devens, MA 01434 The Chinese Culture Connection is hosting its 20th annual Golf Tournament. The format is 71065 71065 scramble, with foursomes sampan -- july wel5 & july july 12 sampan and singles equally Tai12 chi at 3.5x5 come.3.5x5 A brown bag lunch Symphony Park Educate Educate Prepare Prepare Inspire! EDUCATOR OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATOR NEWTON PUBLIC PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWTON SCHOOLS Public education has traditionally been Newton’s highest priority and Public education been Newton’s highest priority and its greatest asset. has Thetraditionally Newton Public Schools is a full inclusion school itssystem greatest asset. over The Newton Public in Schools a full inclusion serving 11,500 students fifteeniselementary (K-5), school four system servingmiddle over 11,500 students in fifteen (6-8) and two high (9-12) elementary schools. (K-5), four middle (6-8) and two high (9-12) schools. Newton’s educational philosophy includes strong commitment to Newton’s educational philosophyquality includes strong commitment to excellence, respect for differences, professional development, excellence, differences, quality development, and highrespect levels offorcommunication amongprofessional students, staff, parents, and the community. and high levels of communication among students, staff, parents, and the community. The school system enjoys a high degree of parent and community involvement. Since 1966, it has participated METCO, state-funded The school system enjoys a high degree ofinparent andacommunity voluntary program intended to participated expand educational opportunities and involvement. Since 1966, it has in METCO, a state-funded increase diversity. Newton has a rigorous, academically challenging, voluntary program intended to expand educational opportunities and standards-based with an unusualacademically breadth of programming increase diversity.curriculum Newton has a rigorous, challenging, across all grade levels and disciplines. Students perform the highest standards-based curriculum with an unusual breadth of at programming levels of achievement, participate in award-winning across all grade levels and disciplines. Students perform at the highest extracurricular activities and score well above the national average on levels of achievement, participate in award-winning SATs and other standardized measures. extracurricular activities and score well above the national average on SATs and other standardized measures. Our available positions are located on our website in Human Resources/ Employment. To be considered for opportunities, please apply online. Our available positions are located on our website in Human Resources/ Employment. To be considered for opportunities, please apply online. www.newton.k12.ma.us www.newton.k12.ma.us An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed To Diversity An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed To Diversity Thursday, July 18 10 - 11 a.m. Symphony Park 36 Edgerly Road Boston, MA 02115 Instructor Sifu Huan Zhang will lead a tai chi fitness class in the Fenway. The classes are held in English and Chinese on Thursdays. The final two sessions will meet August 1 and 8. In the event of rain, the classes will be held indoors at 100 Norway Street. For more information, please email friendsofsymphonypark@gmail. com. Nelson Mandela Day celebration Thursday, July 18 5:30 p.m. Old South Church 645 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 A coalition of community organizations, elected officials, and activists will host a celebration of Nel- son Mandela’s life. The celebration joins special guest speakers Gov. Deval Patrick and a U.S. South African Embassy representative along with a reading of Mandela’s inspirational words by local youth and musical tributes. The event is free and open to the public. ParkARTS concert series ParkARTS neighborhood performances are summer outdoor concerts presented free of charge: Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m. Garvey Playground, 340 Neponset Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122 Monday, July 22, 7 p.m. Carter Playground, 709 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02120 Tuesday, July 23, 7 p.m. Rogers Park, 30 Rogers Park Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135 Citizenship session Job Hiring Elderly Protective Service Worker and Supervisor Positions Bi-lingual a Plus! www.ethocare.org Ethos is dedicated to promoting independence, dignity and well-being among the elderly and disabled. Protective Service Supervisor: Supervise Protective Service (PS) staff, review cases and files. Administer PS program which delivers services to elderly determined to be suffering from a reportable condition of abuse or self-abuse. MSW or LICSW preferred with 2 yrs crisis intervention exp. $48k - $52k for 35 hrs M – F 9 to 5. Protective Service Worker: Receive reports of elder abuse and self-neglect, providing intake and consultation. Provide problem-focused, goal oriented, short-term casework/ counseling interventions. Masters degree plus 1 year of exp. preferably in crisis intervention capacity OR Bachelors plus 2 yrs exp. Salary not less than $41,151. TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to: HR Director, Ethos, 555 Amory St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Email: [email protected]. Fax: 617-524-2899 Saturday, July 20 4 p.m. 308 West Squantum Street North Quincy, MA 02171 Good Neighbor Lutheran Church and the Greater Boston Citizenship Initiative will host an info session on U.S. citizenship. The info session will take the participants through the benefits and responsibilities of applying for U.S. citizenship as well as some of the risks involved. For more information please call (617) 653-3693 or visit www. gnlcquincy.org. Sounds of the Garden Wednesday, July 24 6 p.m. Wheatland Avenue Community Garden 86 Wheatland Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 The Sounds of the Garden concert featuring the inspiring music of Carolyn Waters and Kenny Selcer. For more information please contact (617) 542-7696 or visit www. bostonnatural.org. Correction A May 10 caption for the Hong Kong Spring Reception misidentified Madge Meyer, owner of Madge Meyer Consulting. The Sampan sincerely regrets the error. HOUSING 平等房屋現開放 接受申請名單 Accepting Applications • 1-4 Bedrooms • Bellingham/Upton • No pets. Professionally Managed by S-C MGMT Corp (508)966-2460 Equal Housing Opportunity 4 Sampan NEWS Boston Asian YES youth create art against racism by Ling-Mei Wong July 12, 2013 Harvard Seed innovates for social advocacy by Hao Lu “A Force for Good” was unveiled at the Boston Asian Youth Essential Services on June 27. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) “A Force for Good” glitters with multicolored sequins, mirrors and a 24-foot body. Gold horns sprout from the dragon’s papier-mâché head and white fangs are bared above a long white beard. Despite the tough appearance, the dragon is affectionately referred to as “Gramps” for its white mane. “He looks wise,” said Angela Yu, a senior at Another Course to College, who wrote “Live to learn” on the artwork and designed a sign-in area for participants. “My favorite part is his head.” Boston Asian Youth Essential Services unveiled “A Force for Good” art installation at its center on 199 Harrison Street on June 27. It is the result of a year-long art project that started with 10 teenagers and artist Steve Wilber, but quickly attracted more youth and staff to pitch in. The installation was part of the Culture for Change initiative, piloted by Barr Foundation and led by the Boston Foundation. It provided funding for artistic instruction and materials used for the art installation, along with training on cultural sensitivity. The artwork inspired Lisa Hy, who will attend Suffolk University in the fall, to write a poem “Colors of Racism” about her project experience. “It’s a disgrace to have such a disgusting flaw in our society,” Hy wrote. “We’re all old enough to understand racism isn’t a fun game to play.” The installation includes a central saran-wrap figure separated because of racism. “The dragon goes around the figure to save him,” Wilber said. While the students were led by Wilber, who also teaches art, they built the installation on their own. “We did it by ourselves and we’re proud,” said Joyce Huang, a junior at the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. “We could show off skills that were hidden.” Some of the more creative students worked on the trickier art, while oth- ers honed their public speaking skills through presentations like Huang. More reticent students used their computer skills to make slideshows showing the project’s progress. “YES is a youth development organization,” said Jane Leung, executive director for Boston Asian YES. “Our focus is to use programs and activities to develop youth self-confidence, build their skills, broaden and enrich their experiences and development, support them to succeed in education, and develop work readiness skills. YES’s mission is to ‘inspire Asian youth to discover and actualize their greatest potential.’” The dragon’s spine is formed by linked hands, showing racism could be eased by people working together, said YES youth worker Nicholas You. He was joined by fellow youth workers Suzanne Cheong and Will Li, who encouraged the teenagers throughout the project. “Everyone’s opinions made the project better,” said Eva Wu, a junior at Fenway High School who helped with drawing. “It proves we can do anything.” Youth artists included Jimmy Guo, Joyce Huang, Lisa Hy, Kenny Le, Catherine Tsang, Vanessa Tse, Eva Wu, Angela Yu, Timmy Yu and Katy Zhen. “A Force for Good” will be on display at Boston Asian YES until September. YES youth attach sequins to the artwork. (Image courtesy of Boston Asian YES.) The Harvard Seed 2013 Citizenship and Social Innovation Demo Day took place July 4 at the MIT Tang Center. Nearly 100 people attended the event. (Image courtesy of QiuYing Hou.) Harvard Seed cohosted its 2013 Citizenship and Social Innovation Demo Day with MIT China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum on July 4 at the MIT Tang Center. At least 30 Chinese youth from China, the United States and Europe gathered as Seed summer camp members, presenting nine projects for social benefit to the audience. Nearly 100 people attended the event. The Seed summer camp was established in August 2012. Based at Harvard University and in collaboration with Chinese nonprofit organizations, Seed runs interactive and hands-on training camps in the United States and China to potential entrepreneurs in their social responsibility projects and future careers. The Seed Demo Day is the concluding event of the camp. After the sevenday camp with lectures, speeches, forums and workshops, the 30 members are divided into nine groups based on their academic backgrounds, fields of work and personal interests. Projects are linked to new media, nongovernmental organization branding, eco-agriculture, senior care, medical service and other social issues. Fei Deng, founder of Free Lunch For Children; Chung To, founder and chair- person of Chi Heng Foundation; Xing Hu, domain manager at the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard University; and Christopher Fang, worldwide vice president and strategic medical affairs at Johnson & Johnson were invited to be judges. During the demos, the camp members presented their projects to the judges. One of the nine projects, Na Jia or Na+, aims to provide branding for Chinese NGOs and to cultivate more talent for NGO communication through training and academic research. The idea was widely praised by the audience. After the Seed Demo Day, the 30 members will go back to their communities with the nine revised projects, and start their social experiments. “The Seed advocates civic engagement by encouraging innovative solutions to social problems,” said RuiXi Hao, collaborative secretary of the Seed executive team. “With the four core values — social responsibility, empathy, empowerment and dedication, our goal is to train China’s future youth leaders, to develop social innovation projects, and to build an innovative and cross-border community of Seed fellows,” Hao said. MANDARIN SPEAKING INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHERS AND TEACHERS 普通話幼兒和學前教育教師 Qualifications/Requirements: wants your voice! Want to get published in our August Moon issue, August 9? 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Although the legislation passed with bipartisan Senate support in a 68-32 vote, it will be a different story getting it through the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. House Speaker John Boehner said, “The House is not going to take up and vote on whatever the Senate passes.” He added representatives are “going to do our own bill ... and move the legislation that reflects the will of our majority and the will of the American people.” Supporters of immigration reform remain hopeful the Senate decision will put pressure on the House. The bill addresses issues of tighter border security, as well as greater opportunities for highly skilled immigrant workers. Here are some of the key points of the bill: Is there amnesty and/or a “path to citizenship” for undocumented immigrants? Yes. If you are an undocumented immigrant who arrived in the United States before Dec. 31, 2011, you immediately gain the status of “registered provisional,” provided you meet the following conditions: you cannot have committed a felony (or three misdemeanors), you must have a job, and you must pay a $500 fine and back taxes. This will allow you to legally stay in the United States without risk of deportation. You would not be able to receive public benefits. After six years, you can renew your status with another $500 fine, provided you still meet the above conditions. Four years later, you can apply for permanent residency or a “green card.” This final step requires documentation of continuing work history, a constant presence in the United States, continuous tax payments, a clean criminal record, knowledge of English and civics, and a $1,000 fine. Three years later, you would be eligible to become a U.S. citizen. The entire process takes 13 years and requires $2,000 in fines. How does this affect employer enforcement? This bill would require employers to use an improved version of “E-Verify,” an online system for businesses to determine the work eligibility of their employees. Non-U.S. citizens would have to show employment authorization cards, embedded with biometric data to prevent forgery, to be eligible to work. Employers with more than 5,000 employees will transition to this new system within two years, while employers with less than 500 employees will transition in three years. All employers will switch in four years. What about high-skilled immigrants? Would we let more in? Yes. The number of H-1B visas — visas that allow U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations — has risen from an annual quota of 65,000 visas to at least 100,000 visas and up to 180,000 visas, depending on employer demand. Employers whose H-1B workers consist of more than 30 percent of their overall workforce would have to pay fees. How are family-based visas affected? This bill allows an unlimited number of visas to go to parents, children and spouses of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Once the law takes effect 18 months later, visas for siblings of citizens and permanent residents would be eliminated. Visas for married, adult children over the age of 30 would also be eliminated. Are there any random visa programs? Yes. The Diversity Visa, which uses a lottery each year to distribute 55,000 permanent resident visas to natives of countries with low rates of immigration to the United States, would be eliminated. 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[email protected] Applications must be received by Sept. 6, 2013 NEWS July 12, 2013 Chinatown crime blotter Submitted by the Boston Police Department All reports are submitted by the Boston Police Department. The time period is from June 26 to July 3 for District A-1 or Chinatown. To report a crime or suspicious activity, call 911. Interpreters are available for Chinese speakers. Boston Police Department journal log • Driving under the influence June 26, 4:44 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Essex Street for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Warrant arrest June 28, 11 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Essex Street on an outstanding warrant issued out of Middlesex Superior Court. • Warrant arrest June 30, 9:52 a.m.: The suspect was arrested on Kneeland Street on an outstanding warrant issued out of Boston Municipal Court. • Unarmed robbery July 1, 1:19 p.m.: The officers responded to Kneeland Street on a report of a person robbing a bank. Upon arrival, the officers met and spoke with the teller. He reported an unknown white male had robbed the bank and fled towards Marginal Road. The officers searched the area for suspect without any luck. • Breaking and entering July 1, 10:12 a.m.: The victim reports unknown person broke into his pizza shop on Tremont Street and removed money from cash register. • Larceny July 3, 7:57 p.m.: The victim reports the suspect sold him three iPhones while he was in a parking lot on Harrison Avenue. The victim claims the suspect switched phones on him giving him phones of less quality. The incident was referred to district detectives. Incident search results Date Location June 27 June 28 181 Essex Street 101 Essex Street Incident description Assault & battery Warrant arrest HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY 57 Harrison Place—3BR —$230,000 APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Income limits: 1 person household - $79,300; 2 person household - $90,600 3 person household - $101,950; 4 person household - $113,300 5 person household - $122,350; 6 person household - $131,400 First Time Homeowner (with some exceptions) Mortgage Pre-Approval Resale restrictions may apply Applications are available: • by e-mail at: [email protected] • at the City of Marlborough website under Community Development • by calling (508) 460-3715 • in person at: Marlborough Community Development Authority (MCDA) 255 Main Street, Suite 209 (Walker Building), Marlborough Mail or deliver completed application to: Marlborough Community Development Authority 255 Main Street, Suite 209 Marlborough, MA 01752 It is unlawful to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, familiar status, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, national origin or ancestry. June 29 June 29 June 29 June 29 June 29 June 30 June 30 June 30 40 Boylston Street Essex Street 22 LaGrange Street 251 Harrison Avenue Essex Street July 1 July 1 Kneeland Street 16 Oxford Street 62 Boylston Street 660 Washington Street 43 Kneeland Street 224 Tremont Street July 1 Boylston Street July 2 July 2 July 2 July 3 Washington Street Beach Street 134 Beach Street Kneeland Street July 1 July 3 July 3 Investigate person Investigate person License premise violation Sick/injured/ medical - person Larceny nonaccessory from vehicle $200 & over Warrant arrest Towed motor vehicle Frauds - all other Motor vehicle accident - other Robbery - unarmed - bank Breaking & entering non-residence day - no force Drugs - possession Class B - intent to manufacture, distribute, disperse Warrant arrest Liquor - drinking in public Disorderly person Motor vehicle accident - property damage Harrison Fraud - larceny Avenue by scheme Tufts Street Larceny nonaccessory from vehicle $50 to $199 Citizenship: GBCI efforts grow communities Continued from page 1 Each agency does its own outreach to targeted communities, then registers eligible individuals for clinics. “We are only able to do this with the collaborative,” Omerovic said. “We would not able to do with a single organization.” GBCI is unusual for being funded solely by the Fish Family Foundation. “Others national partners with similar models are funded by multiple foundations,” Omerovic said. The collaborative’s efforts have paid off, surpassing its goal of 2,000 applications a year. “I know that were it not for the program, I would have had a difficult time gaining citizenship like many others do,” wrote Sheriffa Ali Diaz. “So, I thank you and am forever grateful that you gave me the chance to succeed in the future. A program like this only comes around every so often if at all, and it is something that is needed because everyone deserves the chance to live the American dream.” 7 Sampan FEATURES July 12, 2013 Greenway Community Workshop discusses Chinatown Park improvements by Lan Nguyen The Greenway Community Workshop focused on the Chinatown Park on June 26 at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 38 Ash Street. The Greenway is a series of parks that is 1.5 miles long, ranging from Chinatown Park to the North End Parks. The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy maintains the Greenway through a lease from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. With the lease up for renewal this fall, the Conservancy is confident the lease will include Mary Soo Hoo Park or the Chinatown Park, said Jesse Brackenbury, Greenway Conservancy chief operating officer. Recycling bins in Chinatown Park are currently being misused for trash. To address this problem, Chinese signage will be added to distinguish recycling bins from trash cans. There will be more ash trays in the park to combat the increase of cigarette butts on the ground. Light fixtures will also be adjusted to illuminate the park’s darker and more desolate areas to make it safer at night. Drinking in public and skateboarding are prohibited on the Greenway. The public is encouraged to call 911 should they see either behavior. The Greenway has seen an increase in visitors. Patrons have enjoyed more than 200 annual events hosted by the Greenway Conservancy. Chinatown Park features furniture, seasonal planters native to China, free public Wi-Fi and food trucks. The Greenway Conservancy is looking for feedback about a proposed concrete ping pong table in the park. There is strong community interest in a pavilion. The pavilion would be an open outdoor stage that could be used by performers ranging from opera singers to martial artists. It has no imminent construction date due to budget constraints. Jodi Wolin, Greenway Conservancy director of development, presented ways to fund the Conservancy’s projects. The public could either donate money or become a Conservancy member. Wolin is also looking for community feedback about bringing the Mothers’ Walk to Chinatown Park. Present in the Greenway’s Wharf District Parks, the Mothers’ Walk allows the public to buy a paver for $500 and have it inscribed with a loved one’s name and a personal message to show their appreciation. Pavers in Chinatown Park could be in Chinese. 6 Three-bedroom Homes to 1st-time Buyers in Dighton, MA Will be sold by lottery as single family houses. 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In contrast, alternative energy will solve many inherent problems of the current energy industry. Government spending on the research of alternative energy can help remove some of the barriers to entry to the energy industry. If alternative energy becomes readily available, it would be able to increase the supply of energy, which would in turn decrease the price of energy due to increased competition. This increase in supply would benefit the overall economy. With the current unemployment rate still at 7.6 percent, an investment in alternative energy will help create much-needed jobs. Because households would spend less on daily energy use, they will have extra funds to invigorate the economy. In addition to economic benefits, alternative energy can solve the problem of pollution. Even with government regulation such as the Environmental Protection Agency, pollution continues to threaten the safety of our planet. 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As a coastal city, Boston is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Without significant national and international action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Boston and many other cities could face potentially catastrophic impacts within the next 100 years. Boston has set ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals — 25 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050 — and we are working hard with residents and business to achieve them in order for Boston to lead by example. Greenovate Boston and the Green Ribbon Commission are demonstrating how collective actions can help meet these bold climate goals. However, our success as a leader is hinged on having partners beyond the city limits. President Obama’s message indicates the federal government is listening to the cities that are leading the way on climate change. The president’s announcement of the development of regulations that will reduce emissions from some of the oldest, dirtiest power plants in the country, as well as the new investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate preparedness, provide encouragement and reinforcement to the City of Boston. reduce emissions. Climate change is a global issue and we must work together; however the United States, like Boston, must lead by example. We need action from Congress that demonstrates to the world that we have a long-term commitment to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Boston has an aggressive plan to reduce our emissions and simultaneously prepare for the inevitable impacts of climate change. Yet these efforts will not succeed over the long-term without collective action. We need a range of efforts — from national policies such as those announced As a sea-level city, Boston's waterfront is threatened by climate change and rising ocean levels. (Image by Ling- recently, to individual and Mei Wong.) business climate actions — to once again reach Through long-standing programs like that the Innovation District and other Renew Boston, the incubation of clean- new developments, as well as our en- safe levels of greenhouse gases in our tech companies and new policies such as tire existing waterfront, are prepared for atmosphere. On behalf of all those who the Building Energy Reporting and Dis- more severe storms and other impacts of live, work and play in Boston, as well closure Ordinance, Boston is simultane- climate change. The new tools and assis- as the city’s future generations, we are ously reducing its carbon footprint and tance from the federal government will grateful to President Obama for his leadership in the fight against climate change investing in its green economy. As a re- help support these efforts. Finally, the president announced new and look forward to working together on sult, we have a rapidly growing Innovation District with thousands of new jobs. efforts to engage the international com- the implementation of the President’s We are also working hard to ensure munity in finding equitable strategies to Climate Action Plan. Book review: ‘Julie Black Belt’ by Oliver Chin By Devin Young As society progresses away from master rather than her brother, the book gender stereotypes, it is nice to see chil- does not portray him as unable to do dren’s literature doing the same. Grow- kung fu. 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The Lottery will be held on August 13th at 6 pm in Town Hall. 9 Sampan HEALTH July 12, 2013 How to understand Asian diabetes risks by Ling-Mei Wong Submitted by StatePoint Greeshma Shetty, staff clinician at the Joslin Diabetes Center and part of the center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative, gave a presentation on diabetes in Asians at the State of Asian Women’s Health in Massachusetts conference on May 29. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Diabetes affects Asians in unique ways. Asians are 2.26 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than Caucasians, said Greeshma Shetty, staff clinician at the Joslin Diabetes Center and part of the center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative. Shetty spoke at the State of Asian Women’s Health in Massachusetts conference on May 29. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is auto-immune diabetes, which usually occurs at a younger age. Type 2 diabetes is more common, caused by sedentary lifestyles, poor diet and weight gain. While Asians typically weigh less than Caucasians with a lower body-mass index, they are more likely to have diabetes. “When we talk about Asians, you can’t just look at the Caucasian standard This summer: Stay in shape without a gym membership obesity worse, Shetty said. “Exercise is very important,” she said. “A moderate intensity workout reduces risk significantly.” However, patients from Asian cultures frequently have family commitments that sideline their own needs. One of Shetty’s South Asian patients is a professional and mother who works long days and has to prepare food for her family after a full day’s work, leaving little time for exercise. “Asian women are the backbone for their families,” she said. Treatment for diabetes involves diet, exercise and medications. While the traditional Asian diet is healthier, with more fiber (13 grams) and less fat (15 percent of daily values), a whopping 70 percent of calories come from carbohydrates, Shetty said. Asian immigrants also adapt It’s not as easy to hide under layers of clothing during the summer. You’ll want to look your best in those shorts, T-shirts and bathing suits. As such, staying in shape is key. Many lifestyle experts say you have more than enough space for a makeshift gym inside your home or apartment, no matter how small it is. And during the warmer months of the year, you can also make great use of your home’s outdoor spaces. “Not everyone can designate an entire room of their apartment, condo or home to exercise; but as long as you have some floor space, you can get a great full-body workout,” said Wendy Froehlich of Homes.com, one of the nation’s top online real estate listing and lifestyle resources. Whether you live in a mansion or efficiency, you can stay fit with these great moves: • Push it with a plank: Simply push off your mat as though you’re doing a push up and rest on your elbows and toes. Keep your back flat and maintain the pose for two sets of two minutes. It’s a challenging but rewarding fitness move that provides a full body workout and especially targets your core. • Classic moves: Some of the best moves require no equipment whatsoever. Pushups, crunches, squats and floor lunges are all classic fitness moves that will help you tone and tighten in your very own home. • Pull ups: A pull-up bar is simple to install in any doorway, so even those in temporary home rentals can target their biceps and back muscles with a few sets each day. Image courtesy of Stockbyte. An insulin pen for diabetic individudals. (Image courtesy of Flickr user Sprogz.) BMI of 30 as obese,” Shetty said. “For Asians, they should be under 27 for their BMI, which is the cut-off for obesity in Asians.” The average BMI for diabetic Asians is 24 at diagnosis. Other non-Asian ethnic groups typically have a higher average BMI of at the time of diagnosis. Asians diagnosed with diabetes tend to be younger by approximately 10 years. They have a family history of type 2 diabetes and greater insulin resistance. This means the insulin they produce is not working effectively to control blood sugar. Asians also tend to gain weight around the middle. This central abdominal weight is visceral fat, a bad type of fat that secretes hormones that make the American diet to their own culture, adding more sodium and fat to their meals. Massachusetts is one of the top 10 U.S. states for Asian Americans, with Asians making up 4.9 percent of the population in the 2008 census. However, there is a great deal of diversity among subgroups, making it difficult to generalize about diet and risk factors. For example, South Asian women face a high risk of gestational diabetes, while Chinese women are less affected. “We need to expand research in the future, as the differences between different populations are important to understand,” Shetty said. “We also need more culturally appropriate education for patients and caregivers.” • Get Zen with yoga: All you need is a yoga mat and a little floor space to practice yoga; a quiet and relaxing way to wind down, stay flexible and gain strength. Try the poses on your back deck, balcony porch or even your living room. Likewise, Pilates moves can be done on a yoga mat as well. • Easy equipment: Get toned with free weights, exercise bands, ankle weights and stability balls. You can do your reps right in front of the television. And the beauty of this inexpensive equipment is that it doesn’t take up much space inside your home or apartment when you aren’t using it. • Flat abs: For minimal movement with maximum impact, try bicycle crunches. You’ll target your core — specifically your obliques — without disturbing the neighbors. • Everyday activity: Make simple lifestyle changes to burn extra calories throughout the day. If you live in a multistory building, become a more active apartment dweller and take the stairs. Did you know that you can burn about 300 calories per hour of housework? Get a great workout while vigorously cleaning your apartment once a week. Drop the excuses! No matter your budget or space limitations, you can look great this summer by designing a workout routine for your home. 10 Sampan Features July 12, 2013 A food aficionado: Gyu-Kaku By Anna Ing Japanese chain Gyu-Kaku recently opened a Boston location, adding an East Coast post to 700 other restaurants worldwide. It specializes in yakinuki, Japanese for grilled meat. In the former Ginza space off the St. Mary T stop on the green “C” line, it has a bar to the right of the hostess stand. There is plenty of seating and simple but attractive décor. We decided there were too many options and chose the Samurai Menu for two ($65) — a savings of $13 compared to a la carte. The service was attentive and the wait was surprisingly short. Previous attempts to eat here were over an hour wait each time, so this was an improvement. Our appetizers and side dishes included the fried shrimp dumplings, GyuKaku salad, miso soup and sukiyaki bibimbap. The food came out quickly. The four fried shrimp dumplings were Fried shrimp dumplings. (Image courtesy of Anna Ing.) Barbecue meats. (Image courtesy of Anna Ing.) Gyu-Kaku house salad. (Image courtesy of Anna Ing.) Green tea mille crepe with two scoops of ice cream. (Image courtesy of Anna Ing.) pleasantly fried and not overly heavy. The salad was mixed and consisted of eggs, cucumber, daikon radish, tomatoes, cabbage, with a spring mix of greens. It was topped by yummy Japanese miso-mustard dressing that was flavorful and blended with the ingredients. Bits of tofu studded the mild miso soup that warmed our stomachs but was not overly salty. Our sukiyaki bibimbap was mixed for us with beef, onion and scallions over white rice. It was simple and good, but the original Korean bibimbap is tastier. The barbecue dishes included in the Samurai set menu were the filet tip ponzu, kalbi short rib tare, harami miso skirt steak, shrimp garlic and chicken basil. For veggies, the set includes the mushroom medley (shiitake, enoki and button) and asparagus. The veggies were in foil packets and needed only two minutes to be cooked. They came out perfectly done and delicious. When the small plates of the barbecue meats came out, they looked deceptively small. After cooking our barbecue, we realized it was just the right amount of food for us. We loved the bestselling harami miso skirt steak, which was amazingly flavorful. Though there are three dipping sauces to choose from, we felt the sauces detracted from the meat. Only the chicken needed the dipping sauce, as we tasted hints of the basil marinade. The other beef items — the filet tip ponzu and kalbi short rib tare —held their own in flavor and taste as well. The shrimp didn’t have a strong garlic taste but was delicious. For desserts, there were basic tasty S’mores. We added the popular green tea mille crepe ($11), which was incredible. Layers of crepe smothered in green tea cream were delicate and not overly heavy. We loved how it was light, despite the green tea cream. Gyu-Kaku is a great place for social gatherings. You can cook food with friends and have fun. It has an affordable Happy Hour menu with select food items at half price, so definitely check it out. The service was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. We had an enjoyable experience and would go again to try other barbecue items. Just be careful, as you can rack up a sizable bill fast. Chinatown Main Street Festival offers fun for all by Ling-Mei Wong Gyu-Kaku 1002 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02446 (617) 264-6190 www.gyu-kaku.com Preschoolers don caps and gowns for Acorn graduation by Ling-Mei Wong Twenty children graduated from the Acorn Center for Early Education and Care, a bilingual education program for preschool-age children, on June 28 at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) Tao Cen Deng is all smiles with a blue balloon at the Chinatown Main Street Festival on June 23. (Image by Ling-Mei Wong.) The annual Chinatown Main Street Festival took place June 23 on Harrison Avenue, Beach Street and at the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Booths with facepainting and games entertained children, while vendors sold barbecue skewers and drinks. Performances at the park included kung fu, traditional dance and a karaoke competition. The festival kicked off with the Wong Family Association lion dance troupe. Wei Jia Zhang, a female lab technician at MIT, was the winner of the karaoke contest. Other performers included the Bos- ton Chinese Folk and Classical Dance Group, Calvin Chin Martial Arts, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association dulcimer drummers, Chinese Folk Dance, Gund Kwok Lion Dance Troupe cubs group, Gung Ho Athletic Club, the Nam Pai Kung Fu Academy, the New England Kung Fu Dance Group, the Rhode Island Kung Fu Club, the Shaolin Hong Family Chao Martial Arts Academy, Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy, Westwood Dance, Wong Keung Lion Dance, Woo Ching’s Bak Hok Pai kung fu, the Wang YMCA dance troupe and Yuan Ji Dance. The Acorn Center for Early Education and Care held a graduation for 20 preschoolers on June 28 at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Acorn is a bilingual education program for preschool-age children. “Our students’ graduation is the whole family’s graduation, thanks to your hard work and love,” said Lai Ng Chan, Acorn staff member. She noted that some of the parents were Acorn graduates themselves and their children were second- or third-generation students. The children sang “Down by the Bay” and “It’s Circle Time” to a rapt audience of parents, siblings and grandparents. They were directed by teacher Michele Dandrea. Kathy Cheng, Acorn program director told the graduate’s families, “We would not have Acorn without you.” Acorn graduates will be moving on to attending kindergarten in the MetroBoston area, such as Boston, Brookline, Newton, Malden, Framingham, Quincy, Pembroke and Medford. The Acorn Center for Early Education and Care is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The program is housed in a green building for children 15 months to 6 years old.
