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2014 January Issue
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Super Bowl Cities Denver & Seattle Have Much in Common A Joint Release from Visit Denver and Visit Seattle Denver & Seattle – January 23, 2014 – Their geographic locations could not be more different. Denver is located 5,280 feet above sea level on high rolling plains at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Seattle is located in one of the most spectacular natural harbors of the world. But despite these physical differences, Denver and Seattle actually share much in common. Denver
Seattle
Founded in 1858 as gold mining camp
Founded in 1851 as logging and fishing center
2012 population: 634,264, 23rd largest in U.S.
2012 population: 634,535, 22nd largest in U.S.
When bypassed by the transcontinental railroad, Denver built its own connecting railroad in 1869
When bypassed by the transcontinental railroad, Seattle forced its own connecting railroad in 1883
Was rescued from a deep depression by the discovery of gold nearby in Cripple Creek in 1890
Was rescued from a deep depression by the discovery of gold nearby along the Klondike River in Canada in 1897
Has a history of boom & bust economies and is currently booming with eight new downtown skyscrapers, 1,500 hotel rooms and a rail line from downtown to Denver
Has a history of boom & bust economies and is currently booming with aerospace, computer software, biotech, e-commerce, and international trade (Continued on next issue)
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CHINESE ASTROLOGY IN 2014
Years of the Rat
02/18/1912-02/05/1913 02/05/1924-01/23/1925 01/24/1936-02/10/1937 02/10/1948-01/28/1949 01/28/1960-02/14/1961 02/15/1972-02/02/1973 02/02/1984-02/19/1985 02/19/1996-02/06/1997 02/06/2008-01/25/2009 01/25/2020-02/11/2021 02/11/2032-01/30/2033 01/30/2044-02/16/2045
Years of the OX
02/06/1913-01/25/1914 01/24/1925-02/12/1926 02/11/1937-01/30/1938 01/29/1949-02/16/1950 02/15/1961-02/04/1962 02/03/1973-01/22/1974 02/20/1985-02/08/1986 02/07/1997-01/27/1998 01/26/2009-02/13/2010 02/11/2021-01/31/2022 01/31/2033-02/18/2034 02/17/2045-02/05/2046
Years of the 01/26/1914-02/13/1915 02/13/1926-02/01/1927 TIGER 01/31/1938-02/18/1939 02/17/1950-02/05/1951 02/05/1962-01/24/1963 01/23/1974-02/10/1975 02/09/1986-01/28/1987 01/28/1998-02/15/1999 02/14/2010-02/02/2011 02/01/2022-01/21/2023 02/19/2034-02/07/2035 02/05/2046-01/25/2047
Years of the RaBBITt
02/14/1915-02/02/1916 02/02/1927-01/22/1928 02/19/1939-02/08/1940 02/06/1951-01/26/1952 01/25/1963-02/12/1964 02/11/1975-01/30/1976 01/29/1987-02/16/1988 02/16/1999-02/04/2000 02/03/2011-01/22/2012 01/22/2023-02/09/2024 02/08/2035-01/27/2036 01/26/2047-02/13/2048
Years of the DRAGON
02/03/1916-01/22/1917 01/23/1928-02/09/1929 02/09/1940-01/26/1941 01/27/1952-02/13/1953 02/13/1964-02/01/1965 01/31/1976-02/17/1977 02/17/1988-02/05/1989 02/05/2000-01/23/2001 01/23/2012-02/09/2013 02/10/2024-01/25/2025 01/28/2036-02/14/2037 02/14/2048-02/01/2049
Years of the 01/23/1917-02/10/1918 02/10/1929-01/29/1930 SNAKE 01/27/1941-02/14/1942 02/14/1953-02/02/1954 02/02/1965-01/20/1966 02/18/1977-02/06/1978 02/06/1989-01/26/1990 01/24/2001-02/11/2002 02/10/2013-01/30/2014 01/29/2025-02/16/2026 02/15/2037-02/03/2038 02/02/2049-01/22/2050
Years of the HORSE
02/11/1918-01/31/1919 01/30/1930-02/16/1931 02/15/1942-02/04/1943 02/03/1954-01/23/1955 01/21/1966-02/08/1967 02/07/1978-01/27/1979 01/27/1990-02/14/1991 02/12/2002-01/31/2003 01/31/2014-02/18/2015 02/17/2026-02/05/2027 02/04/2038-01/23/2039 01/23/2050-02/10/2051
Years of the SHEEP
02/01/1919-02/19/1920 02/17/1931-02/05/1932 02/05/1943-01/24/1944 01/24/1955-02/11/1956 02/09/1967-01/29/1968 01/28/1979-02/15/1980 02/15/1991-02/03/1992 02/01/2003-01/21/2004 02/19/2015-02/07/2016 02/06/2027-01/25/2028 01/24/2039-02/11/2040 02/11/2051-01/31/2052
Years of the 02/20/1920-02/07/1921 02/06/1932-01/25/1933 MONKEY 01/25/1944-02/12/1945 02/12/1956-01/30/1957 01/30/1968-02/16/1969 02/16/1980-02/04/1981 02/04/1992-01/22/1993 01/22/2004-02/08/2005 02/08/2016-01/27/2017 01/26/2028-02/12/2029 02/12/2040-01/31/2041 02/01/2052-02/18/2053
Years of the ROOSTER
02/08/1921-01/27/1922 01/26/1933-02/13/1934 02/13/1945-02/01/1946 01/31/1957-02/17/1958 02/17/1969-02/05/1970 02/05/1981-01/24/1982 01/23/1993-02/09/1994 02/09/2005-01/28/2006 01/28/2017-02/15/2018 02/13/2029-02/02/2030 02/01/2041-01/21/2042 02/19/2053-02/07/2054
Years of the DOG
01/28/1922-02/15/1923 02/14/1934-02/03/1935 02/02/1946-01/21/1947 02/18/1958-02/07/1959 02/06/1970-01/26/1971 01/25/1982-02/12/1983 02/10/1994-01/30/1995 01/29/2006-02/17/2007 02/16/2018-02/04/2019 02/03/2030-01/22/2031 01/22/2042-02/09/2043 02/08/2054-01/27/2055
Years of the 02/16/1923-02/04/1924 02/04/1935-01/23/1936 PIG 01/22/1947-02/09/1948 02/08/1959-01/27/1960 01/27/1971-02/24/1972 02/13/1983-02/01/1984 01/31/1995-02/18/1996 02/18/2007-02/06/2008 02/05/2019-01/24/2020 01/23/2031-02/10/2032 02/09/2043-01/29/2044 01/28/2055-02/14/2056
2014 is the Year of the Horse according to Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Horse starts from Jan. 31, 2014 (the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival of China) and lasts to Feb. 18, 2015. The Chinese Zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao, is based on a twelve year cycle, each year in that cycle related to an animal sign. These animal signs are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, roost-
er, dog and pig. It is calculated according to Chinese lunar calendar . You can use the tool on the right to search for your Chinese zodiac. Select your Gregorian date of birth, and you'll reveal your date of birth according to the lunar calendar together with your zodiac sign. For a long time there has been a special relationship between humans and the 12 zodiacal animals. It is believed that the
years represented by the animals affect the characters of people in the same manner as the sign of zodiac adopted by western civilizations. Click the following signs to know information on the characters of persons under different signs. Interesting facts like years, strengths, weaknesses, best matches and fortune of 2011 of each sign are introduced.
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Asian Pacific Business Journal THE RAT Though people consider the rat not adorable, and it even makes its way into derogatory languages, it ranks first on the Chinese zodiac. It has attributes of an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality.
Strengths People under this sign are usually smart and wealthy and will work for success. They are sanguine and very adaptable, being popular with others. Rat girls have a flair for cleanliness and tidiness. They are clever and adorable, personable and materialistic. They are also by nature thoughtful, sensible, judiciously and curious. Weaknesses They are usually timid, lack of concentration and stability. They are in need of courage introspection, principles and responsibility. The do not look authoritatively, incapable of assuming a leading position. They stick fast and refused to be influenced. They are easily guided only by their private interests. They have natural goodness but look unpolite. They are also iobstinate and selfish. They are likely to speculate and they profess their greed as a virtue. Fortune Foretelling in 2014 Overview: Generally, the fortune of rat people will be of fluctuation in 2014. For those who intend to make any investment, they should be very cautious to deal with money matters. Only if they make a good plan and take all into consideration before certain investment, they would gain some profits. It will be a good year for people who pursue changes in life and innovation in 2014. These people are expected to confront some good opportunities. THE OX Ranked as the second zodiac, the ox is huge. In life, people often used it to indicate something big in size or large in number. It is persistent, simple, honest, and straightforward. Fractious people are said to have an 'oxen temper'. Strengths People born in this year are probably honest, industrious, patient, and cautious, and do things steadily. They are talent leader with strong will and faith, strong devotion to work and staying power. They are not easily affected by others or their surroundings but just follow their concept and ability. They are contemplative before taking actions and can make a clear distinction between right and wrong. Women are usually good wives who pay attention to their
children's education. In short, people under the ox sigh are tender-hearted, having amiable temper and an honesty nature. They are usually conservative. They hold respect to the tradition and value job and family highly.
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is just so-so at the beginning of the year, but it gradually gets better and better; finally, they will gain a lot. Upon difficulties or frustrations, if they calm down to handle them all, they will eventually get through that. Generally, it is appropriate to make an investment in starting a Weaknesses business on culture and education, advertiseThey are obstinate and poor at communication. ment, design and human resources. Be careful Leaders in their career may not discover their to get along with people around in case of any abilities. They looks prudish and distant, but not traps! feminine, charming and lively enough. They usually do not get a great facility in speaking, THE RABBITT being silent and persistent in their old ways. In The rabbit has representtheir old age, they would be usually bestowed ed hope for a long time, with happiness. by Chinese people. It is tender and lovely. The Fortune Foretelling in 2014 moon goddess Chang'e Overview: Ox people may not have wonderin Chinese legend had a ful fortune in 2014; however, as long as they rabbit as her pet, which are able to independently handle all in life and stimulated the thought work, they will smoothly get through the year. that only this creature They should be very careful to cope with mon- was amiable enough to match her noble beauey matters with their relatives, friends or col- ty. The Chinese character 'Tu' (rabbit) is part leagues to avoid unexpected arguments. If they of 'Yi' (escape or leisure) indicating speed and are modest in job, honest in life and tolerant in distance. The Han people have a custom that marriage or relationship, they are expected to a pregnant woman is not allowed to eat bunny avoid many scourges. for fear that the child will be born with a harelip. The newborn is given paintings of children THE TIGER and rabbits representing that the child will have Tigers, considered to be a peaceful and happy life. brave, cruel, forceful and terrifying, are the symbol Strengths of power and lordliness. People born under the sign of the rabbit are In ancient times, people gentle, sensitive, compassionate, amiable, usually compared emper- modest and merciful, and have strong memory. ors or grandees with the They like to communicate with others in a hutiger. Court officials often morous manner. They cannot bear dull life, so said that 'accompanying they are good at creating romantic or interestthe emperor is just like being at the side of a ing spice. They are soft-spoken and welcomtiger'. There are also many legends on hunt- ing, being fond of peaceful love life. They hate ing tigers dealing with struggling against evil arguing with capacity of converting an enemy might. into a friend. They are homebody and hospitable, and like house fitting-up. They can work Strengths with speed and efficiency, do not insist and get They are tolerant, staunch, valiant, and respect- angry easily. ed. They like challenges and speed and they are active and good at expressing themselves. They Weaknesses have strong sense of errantry, be frank and easy They lack meditative abilities and often sink to win others' trust. In their middle age, their money into ideas that may cause failures in fate may be uneven, but afterwards will enjoy their career. They are amorous and not detera bright prospect. Most women under the tiger mined, soft in appearance and stubborn inside. sign are intelligent, faithful and virtuous. They usually do not submit to dreary life, but create romance. They are not good at delving Weaknesses deeply and likely to escape the reality. They Their shortcoming is to project themselves be- may lose good chances because of reserved fore others. They are given to deep thinking and personality. capable of great sympathy, however, they can be short-tempered without interest with long- Fortune Foretelling in 2014 term endeavor. Sometimes, they come into Overview: Rabbit people should pay close atconflict easily with the seniors and people in tention to physical condition and financial status authority. Their hasty mind and decision may in 2014. In career, they are suggested to work cause poor results. They are over confident and hard and keep low profile to avoid the tricks of traitorous, which may result in unsuccessful mean people. They should also be very careful communication and cooperation with others. with their acts and words in life and career to safely and smoothly get through the year. Fortune Foretelling in 2014 Overview: The general fortune for tiger people (continued on page 6)
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2014 January Issue
Mid-season Report on Sabatino Chen By Fion Wan Sabatino Chen and the Yulon Dinos are in full swing right now during the Super Basketball League season. The team currently ranks in 4th place with a season record of 12-12. As they continue to strive for the championship, the season is not without obstacles for Chen to overcome. During the first half of the basketball season, he suffered a hamstring injury and a fractured foot. However, this has not stopped Chen from improving as a player and an individual. “I think I have grown in the sense that I have to deal with change and adversity,” said Chen in regard to his injuries and his new life as a professional basketball player in another country. He added, “Dealing with adversity always makes you grow as an individual, and having to deal with the change of living in a new country along with the change of playing in a different style basketball league has helped me grow these past few months.” The first half of the season is definitely proving to be a test of his mental fortitude and ability to adapt to changes in location and lifestyle.
Chen also contrasts his life as a professional basketball player versus being a collegiate athlete. He describes life differently now because basketball has become a career and a business, whereas college basketball felt simply like a game and opportunity to obtain an education. “It is a little bit weird still thinking the game of basketball as a job for me,” says Chen. Luckily, his team continues to help and support him in the transition to this new life. He has been able to build friendships and connect with all of his teammates on and off of the court. “Of course there are some language barriers, but I have become very close with my teammates and we have a good understanding with each other,” when asked about the difficulty in communication with his Chinese speaking teammates. It isbecoming more crucial now for him to depend on his team as they pursue the championship at the end of the season. With Chen experiencing his first basketball season as a professional, it does not mean he is playing without a few difficulties. Earlier in the season, he suffered a hamstring injury, causing him to sit out of one game. Chen was able
to make a speedy recovery and bounce back into full gear afterwards. However, he recently fractured his foot, underwent basic surgery and is expected to sit out for at least six weeks. “Luckily there is a month long break in the season due to Chinese New Years so I will have that time to recover,” said Chen reflecting on his past two injuries. “Right now, I am just hoping to have a healthy recovery from my surgery and hopefully I will be able to make an impact for my team once the playoffs start.” Chen looks forward to this break he will have in the upcoming month and wishes everybody back home a Happy Chinese New Year. For more information, or to RSVP to the spring 2014 meet and greet, please email: fion.wan8@ gmail.com. Three fun facts about Sabatino Chen: Favorite food in Taiwan: Pineapple cakes Favorite Color: Blue Favorite song: What Would You Do by Bastille
Family and friends of Chen at a party.
Chen playing at a SBL game.
The Chen family altogether.
Chen and his teammates have a celebration.
Taipei 101 celebration on New Years.
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THE DRAGON The dragon enjoys a very high reputation in Chinese culture. It is the token of authority, dignity, honor, success, luck, and capacity. In ancient China, this creature was thought to speed across the sky with divine power. Emperors entitled themselves exclusively as 'dragon'; their thrones were called 'dragon thrones', their clothes 'dragon gowns'. Strengths People under the sign of the dragon are lively, intellectual, energetic and excitable. They often can be leaders and try to go for perfection. When they meet with difficulties, they are not discouraged. They are magnanimous, romantic and sensitive about their reputation. They usually have great ambition and an ingenuous personality. They hate hypocrisy, gossip and slander. They are not afraid of difficulties but hate to be used or controlled by others. Weaknesses They are a little arrogant and impatient, while dragon women can be over- confident. Sometimes, 'dragons' are unable to control their moods very well due to being eccentric, tactless, fiery, intolerant and unrealistic. They may feel blank about the future. There is no lack of romance in their life over all, but they seldom give true love. Therefore, they do not usually show disappointment in love. They may criticize others for their inefficiency at work. They have a nature ardent to excess and couldn't withstand setbacks which make them flee away. If they overcome these defects, they can have a brighter future. Fortune Fortelling in 2014 Overview: The general fortune for dragon people is not bad in 2014, the Year of the Horse. There are several things requiring their attention though: care more about the physical condition of themselves and their family, especially the seniors; it is not a good idea to visit a patient or attend a funeral of someone they may be not that familiar or close with; make a good preparation for work and investment, and they are expected to have satisfactory gains. THE SNAKE In the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is listed after the Dragon, but its place and its significance as a symbol of worship is far less than that of the Dragon. it carries the meanings of malevolence, cattiness and mystery, as well as acumen, divination and the ability to distinguish herbs. In some places, people believe that a snake found in their court can bring delight. During Spring Festival, people like to paste onto their doors and windows the paper-cut 'Fu' character (happiness), combined with a snake twisting around a rabbit onto their doors and windows as a popular pattern indicating wealth.
Strengths They often have a good temper and a skill at communicating but say little. They possess gracious morality and great wisdom. They are usually financially secure and do not have to worry about money. They have tremendous sympathy for others and would like to take actions to help ther fellow human beings. They are determined to accomplished their goals hate to fail. Although they look calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate. They have a rich source of inspiration and understand themselves well. They are people of great perception. Women under the sign of the snake do well in housework but are irritable.
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simism. They usually have strong endurance but with bad temper. Flamboyant by nature, they are wasteful since they are not good with matters of finance due to a lack of budgetary efficiency. Some of those who are born in the horse like to move in glamorous circles while pursuing high profile careers. They tend to interfere in many things and frequently fail to finish projects of their own.
Fortune Foretelling in 2014 Overview: It is their order to encounter the Year of Birth (Benming Nian), a year to offend “Taisui’, the god in charge of people’s fortune. In 2014, their fortune in all aspects will be fluctuant which requires their great cares. They may Weaknesses stress out, in which case they are suggested to They are likely to be jealous and suspicious. self-adjust by talking more to others or taking They should be cautious about what they dis- part in group activities. Upon any difficulties, cuss with others, as it might cause them to lose they should be strong to overcome them all. If friendship and opportunities. They tend to over- they treat people around friendly and behave do things. They prefer to rely on themselves righteously, they will smoothly get through the and have doubts about other people's judgment. year. They are courteous with polite manners, but they can be headstrong. They are fickle and usuTHE SHEEP ally have problems in relationships or marriage The sheep (or ram) is problems. among the animals that people like most. It is Fortune Fortelling in 2014 gentle and calm. Since anOverview: They finally get through 2013, the cient times, people have year of their birth, with bad fortune and welcome learned to use its fleece to a comparatively good year. They will welcome make writing brushes and good fortune in life, career and other aspects. In skin to keep warm. As it spite of this, they still need to be careful to hanis white, people describe dle everything in case of unexpected troubles. delicate and precious For students or other people who are going to white jade to be 'suet jade'. Thus it is close to take exams, they will have good fortune. If a the meaning of good things. snake person would like to advertise a company or enlarge the business, just do it! Strengths People under the sign of the sheep are tender, THE HORSE polite, filial, clever, and kind-hearted. They have The spirit of the horse is special sensitivity to art and beauty, faith in a recognized to be the Chi- certain religion and a special fondness for quiet nese people's ethos – mak- living. They are wise, gentle and compassioning unremitting efforts to ate and can cope with business cautiously and improve themselves. It is circumspectly. In their daily life, they try to be energetic, bright, warm- economical. Women born in this year are willhearted, intelligent and ing to take good care of others, but they should able. Ancient people liked avoid pessimism and hesitation. They are kind to designate an able per- in heart and commonly have symmetrical figson as 'Qianli Ma', a horse ures and features. that covers a thousand li a day (one li equals 500 meters). Weaknesses Sheep year people are often worriers who are Strengths shy, pessimistic, moody, indecisive, over-sensiPeople born in the year of the horse have in- tive, week-willed and puzzled about life. They genious communicating techniques and in their are easily inclined to be deeply religious. They community they always want to be in the lime- are timid in nature and like to be looked after light. They are clever, kind to others, and like by others. They like flattery, compliment and to join in a venture career. Although they some- suggestions from friends. They do not dare to times talk too much, they are cheerful, percep- express their love openly and usually have intive, talented, earthy but stubborn. They like en- terests in strange theories. tertainment and large crowds. They are popular among friends, active at work and refuse to be Fortune Foretelling in 2014 reconciled to failure, although their endeavor Overview: Sheep people have very good fortune cannot last indefinitely. in all aspects: they will have good opportunities to show their talents in career; relationships with Weaknesses leaders, colleagues and friends will be harmoniThey cannot bear too much constraint. How- ous and income may climb up. They will have a ever their interest may be only superficial and chance to be promoted by boss or be helped by lacking real substance. They are usually impa- seniors. Though, they should never be arrogant, tient and hot blooded about everything other but make constant progress step by step. than their daily work. They are independent and rarely listen to advice. Failure may result in pes-
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THE MONKEY The monkey is a clever animal. It is usually compare to a smart person. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC – 476 BC), the dignified official title of marquis with the pronunciation 'Hou', was the same as the monkey's. The monkey was thereby bestowed with auspicious meaning. Pictures of it are pasted on walls and doors to bring good fortune in officialdom.
warm-hearted. They have strong self-respect and seldom rely on others. As most roosters are born pretty or handsome, they prefer to dress up. They have a quick mind and hot temper. They like to be busy and neat. They are not reluctant to fall behind others and hate dawdlers.
Weaknesses They might be enthusiastic about something quickly, but soon might be impassive. They are often a bit eccentric and have difficulty relating with others. They are critical and think they are always right. Like their fortunes, their emotions swing from very high very slow. They can be positive but selfish, caustic and too outspoken. Strengths There are more erratic geniuses in their charac- They are narrow-minded and vain. They probter and life. Those born in the Year of the Mon- ably refuse suggestions but would like to lecture key are lively, flexible, quick-witted and versa- others. If they can overcome their arrogance betile. They love moving about and sports. Being ing sincerely in speaking, they will make more talented problem solvers, they are self-assured, progress. sociable and innovative, with competent practical ability. They are even willing to put their Fortune Foretelling in 2014 own business aside to help others. They have Overview: 2014, the Year of the Horse, is a strong desire for knowledge and have excellent good year for rooster people. They will make memories. When communicating, they do not great achievements in career. Their leader may like to be controlled and have a strong desire offer them a promotion. There may be some ruto present themselves. They will show amazing mors about them in job, but if they are modest and honest to well handle that, everything will creativity in their work. be fine at last. Businesspeople will enjoy good opportunities to make investment, but no specuWeaknesses They are probably to be successful but they are lation will bring profits. Their love life fortune sometimes agreeable. If they can get into some- will go well: married people keep a good relathing immediately, they will be discouraged. tionship and singles are expected to find their They are jealous, suspicious, cunning, selfish love. and arrogant sometimes, and they tend to look down upon others. If they are not impatient and THE DOG mouthy, they can gain more achievement. The dog is man's friend who can understand the Fortune Foretelling in 2014 human's spirit and obey Overview: Monkey people should be indepenits master, whether he is dent in 2014, the Year of the Horse, especially wealthy or not. The Chiin career. They won’t get an easy assistant from nese regard it as an ausothers in job, so they have to overcome all diffipicious animal. If a dog culties by themselves in most cases. They should happens to come to a strictly abide by laws and regulations in case of house, usually the host being trapped in a series of troubles. It is suggested not to visit a patient or attend a funeral, will be very glad to adopt it, for it symbolizes unless he or she is very close to you. Love life the coming of fortune. Poodles, especially black fortune of them goes well in the year, so they are poodles, bring more luck. The masters of dogs are not only humans, but immortal in legends expected to find their soulmates. as well. The invincible God Erlang used a wolfdog mix to help him capture monsters. THE ROOSTER The rooster is almost the epitome of fidelity and Strengths punctuality. For ancestors One born in the Year of Dog has a straightforwho had no alarm clocks, ward character. In their career and love, they the rooster's crowing was are faithful, courageous, dexterous, smart and significant, as it could warm-hearted. They know how to keep secrets awaken people to get up and inspire other people's confidence. Those and start to work. Another people make good leaders. If they fall in love symbolic meaning this with someone, they would not change. They can creature carries is exorcising evil spirits. People be terribly stubborn with the right things. used to worship ancestors and believed in forWeakness tune telling for a long time. Most women under this sign are appealing but lack stability. They can be cold emotionally and Strengths They are deep thinkers considered to be honest, sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault bright, communicative, ambitious, capable and with many things and are noted for their sharp
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tongues. They are irritable and usually bothered by unwarranted anxiety. They sometimes try to flaunt and be brave. They are likely to be an armchair theorist deficient in practical experience. Fortune Foretelling in 2014 Overview: The fortune of dog people is getting better and better in the year. For those who work in arts or creation, they will make more achievements. But many dog people may be emotionally apart from their family due to career or other reasons. When driving or doing sports, they should be very careful for fear of any unexpected injuries. A reminder for them is that they shouldn’t be arrogant, which will influence their relationship with others and their career prospects. THE PIG Pig is not thought to be smart as dog. It likes sleeping and eating and becomes fat. Thus it usually features laziness and clumsiness. On the positive side, it behaves itself, has no calculation to harm others, and can bring affluence to people. Consequently, pigs were once regarded as wealth. Strengths People born in the Year of the Pig are honest and frank, chivalrous and gallant. They have a calm appearance and strong heart. They do whatever they want with their strength. They are tolerant and optimistic, but not until they become your friends can their virtue, advantages and fidelity to friendship be appreciated. They are quick tempered, but hate arguments and quarreling. They are kind to their loved ones. They are not afraid of difficulties and problems but try to work them out. They treat friend sincerely and they do not tell lies unless they have to. They are kind and light hearted and usually go to sleep easily. Weaknesses They are trusting and sometimes naïve, so they may easily fall in traps. Although they are loyal to friends, they do not have many friends. They are hot-tempered and impulsive. They are not good at communicating with others. If they play pranks on people, they will not know when to stop. Fortune Foretelling in 2014 Overview: Pig people will welcome a good year in 2014. Their relatives and cooperators will help them a lot so that they will make great achievements in career. Although they generally have a good fortune in all aspects, they should not be too negligent for tiny things. For example, if they don’t treat the discomfort seriously, they may suffer serious disease at last.
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2014 January Issue
Dear Readers, At this time I am on a trip to Swissland. I would like to take this chance to wish all of you a happy Chinese New Year. Sincerely, Jocelyn President Asian Pacific Business Journal President@apjournal.com
Panda greetings Yuanzai, the first panda born and bred in Taiwan, raises her paw as if waving to visitors Jan. 22 at Taipei Zoo. The cub is quickly settling into her life as an animal celebrity.
Asian Pacific Business Journal Honored Advisor: Winston L. Yang, Ph.D. Publisher: Wendy Chao President: Jocelyn Chao Contributing Writers: Jocelyn Chao, Fion Wan