An Interview with Yul Kwon
The Sampan had the opportunity to sit down with Yul Kwon, winner of “Survivor: Cook Islands” and host of PBS’ new show, America Revealed, prior to the show’s first episode screening in Boston.
Harvard Students Present Views at Symposium on Chinese History
A group of Harvard students, from different regions in the world, presented their studies in a symposium discussing the 1989 protests at Tiananmen Square, at Harvard University’s Yenching Auditorium on March 27.
Josiah Quincy Elementary Principal Wins Pirandello Lyceum Award
Josiah Quincy Elementary School Principal Simon Siu-Wah Ho has been awarded the President’s Award from the Pirandello Lyceum, an educational institute aimed at encouraging a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture among all people. Principal Ho is one of eight I Migliori in Mens et Gesta (The Best in Mind and Deeds) Award winners [...]
College Fair Provides Insight into Higher Education Possibilities
On March 30, the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) hosted seven local colleges and universities, as well as an educational documentation agency, in a college fair aimed at showcasing the kinds of education the organization’s Next Steps Transitional English Program (STEP) students can look forward to after graduating. More than 70 students attended.
Officials from Joplin, Missouri hospital to speak about recovery from 2011 tornado
A leadership team from Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., is coming to Tufts Medical Center to speak about Emergency Management — response, recovery, and rebuilding — and share their powerful story of how, in May of 2011, their hospital was completely destroyed by one of the deadliest tornadoes in United States history. The tornado resulted in over 160 fatalities, injured hundreds more, and left nearly a third of the city of Joplin in ruins. This will be the Joplin leadership group’s only New England speaking appearance. The session will be open to the media, in addition to other hospitals throughout New England, Boston first responder agencies, and state-wide Emergency Management, EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement personnel.
Commonsense Care
As the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the law modeled after Massachusetts’ Health Care Reform, the Commonwealth is moving on to its next phase. Since the 2006 landmark health care reform law passed, the Commonwealth has achieved near-universal health insurance coverage (95%) of its residents, and almost all of its children. The goals ahead are maximizing efficiency, encouraging preventative measures, and recalibrating the payment system. But the inclusion of many documented immigrants was only recently affirmed after a long struggle.
What does Self-Esteem mean to you?
“I think Self-Esteem depends on what kind of person you are. I think everybody should have some sort of good self-esteem because it affects how a person thinks, does things, reacts to things, etc. For some people, it is more hard-work. For others it is more on doing something you like. For others it’s based [...]
Researchers Identify Link Between Diabetes and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
Many complications of diabetes, including kidney disease, foot problems and vision problems are generally well recognized. But the disease’s impact on the brain is often overlooked.
Five Diets To Try
The Atkins Diet The goal of the Atkins Diet is to switch the body’s metabolism from metabolizing glucose as energy and, instead, use the body’s stored fat as its source of energy. To do this, a person limits their intake of carbohydrates. Despite the diet’s popularity, the effect remains a subject of a lot of [...]
City of Malden Announces Ground Breaking for MacDonald Stadium Renovations
On Thursday, April 5th, the MacDonald Stadium groundbreaking took place with approximately 200 people in attendance. The Stadium renovation will include a new turf field, track, and scoreboard. “We are excited not only for Malden High School but also organizations such as Malden Youth Soccer, Lacrosse, and Pop Warner as they will have greater access to this field after the renovations are completed,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. Work on the Stadium will commence next week.
Free Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Screening at Tufts Medical Center
Free Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Screening at Tufts Medical Center
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services Speaks on the City’s Role in the Growing China Market
Professor K.C. Chan, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, made an appearance in the financial district last week (March 16) when he spoke on Hong Kong’s economy and financial outlook at the Harvard Club at One Federal Street.
Chinatown Community Forum Draws Large Turnout
The Asian American Civic Association held its spring community forum last week, drawing Chinatown residents interested in learning about discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace.
Youth Group Wins Visit to White House
A Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) youth group’s video submission was chosen as a Champion of Change honoree by the White House. As a result, the group has been invited to Washington D.C on April 5, 2012.
“Get Real” with Mildred Wong
MYTH: I need my car. An off-street parking space is non-negotiable when searching for an apartment.
FACT: The Boston metro area and all of its neighborhoods are easily accessible by an extensive underground subway system, locally called the T. It is important to weigh your “need” versus “want” to have a car.
The Preschool Corner – Bilingual Learners
Children all over the world learn to speak the language of their families. We have lots of knowledge about how this happens, but it’s still undeniably a mystery. We know one thing for sure: children learn to speak in the context of community; that is, they need people to talk to them! No one learns to speak by listening to TV or tape recordings. Talking with children and near children, is how youngsters learn to understand and use language. Reading to young children, especially when they are sitting on your lap and looking at the book, also seems to help children learn their first language.
A Food Aficionado – Tips for a Successful Restaurant Week
As a food lover, twice a year I look forward to Boston’s Restaurant Week!
Malden Recycling Day
The Department of Public Works (“DPW”) will hold a recycling day for a variety of products including tires, televisions, computer monitors and car batteries on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Residents of Malden will be able to bring recyclable items to the DPW, located at 356 Commercial Street from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Paint will be recycled from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Latex, oil and acrylic paints as well as stains and varnishes will be accepted. However, antifreeze, household hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals or other hazardous materials will not be accepted.
Get to know: Adams Green at Quincy Center
During a presentation to the Regional Transportation Advisory Council, representatives of the Adams Green project to revitalize and redesign the area around the Quincy Center MBTA station estimated that building and construction could begin in 2013.
Dining With Diabetes
Many, if not most, people spend a lot of their time thinking about the food they are eating. How many calories? How much fat? How many carbohydrates? All are questions we ask ourselves often. But for diabetics, keeping an eye on the nutritional value and quantity of food you eat is especially important. However, diabetes does not have to limit the choices you have when dining. In fact, most recipes don’t have to change much at all when shaping your diet around your body’s needs. But there are a few lifestyle and dietary choices that require some extra caution:
Join Us!
Hey you! Do you know anyone who needs help in science, math, English or any other grade school subject? Well, this is the right page for you. The Asian American Civic Association has created a tutoring program just for students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Students are matched with a mentor according to their field of weakness and off they go! They will be tutored at 87 Tyler Street on the 4th floor. The best part about this program is that it’s FREE! You won’t need to pay a penny out of your pockets.
