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Shooting stars — Famous goats of the last century

February 19, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sun Lee Chang Northwest Asian Weekly Each of the twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac has certain qualities for which they are known. From the strength and stubbornness of an Ox to the crafty nature of those born in the Year of the Rat, those born in the Year of the Goat (also called […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features Tagged With: 2010, 2015, Bill Gates Born, Bills Gates, China, Chinese Zodiac, Crouching Tiger, Dowager Empress Tzu Hsi, Hidden Dragon, Hong Kong, Ken Takakura Born, Li Keqiang, Lunar New Year 2015, Pearl Sinn Korea American, San Mao Born, Steve Jobs Born, Taiwan, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, Xianfeng Emperor, Xu Fan Born, Zhang Ziyi Born

Astrological Predictions for 2015 — The Year of the Goat

February 13, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Even the most jaded amongst us can feel a bit distressed upon hearing the pressing news of our day. It is in this environment that the coming Year of the Goat (also called the Year of the Sheep or Ram) comes mercifully in on Feb. 19, 2015.  Each animal in the Chinese Zodiac has five […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2015, Chinese Zodiac, Love Although, Love It, Vol 34 No 8 | February 14 - February 20, Work Although, Work Blending, Work Listen, Work Though, attention

A good reason to celebrate – The Year of the Wood Goat

February 12, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

First day of the Lunar New Year is February 19 By Sun Lee Chang Northwest Asian Weekly For many of us in the West, things are starting to settle down now that the holidays and the festivities of the New Year are behind us. The normal routines of going back to work and school have […]

Filed Under: Cultures Tagged With: 2015, China, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Korea, Lunar New Year, Northwest Asian Weekly, Southeast Asia, Sun Lee Chang, Thailand, Vietnam, Vol 34 No 8 | February 14 - February 20, Wood Goat Year, Year of the Horse, Yin Yang

Astrological Predictions for 2014 – The Year of the Horse

January 30, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sun Lee Chang Northwest Asian Weekly Coming fast on the heels of the Year of the Snake, the Year of the Horse is stampeding through to a ruckus start on Jan. 31, 2014. There are five elements which are associated with each Chinese Zodiac animal for any given year, including wood, fire, earth, metal, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2014, Chinese Zodiac, Love Attracting, Love Disagreements, Love Letting, Love Recent, Love Though, Love Unless, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sun Lee Chang, Vol 33 No 6 | February 1 - February 7, Work Carry, Work Don, Work Having, Work It, Work Steering, Year of the Horse

How 8 Asians exemplify (or defy!) their snake traits

February 7, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly According to ancient Chinese wisdom, having a snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your loved ones

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles, Cultures Tagged With: 2013, Associate Director, British-ruled India, CPC, China, Chinese Communist, Chinese Zodiac, Clint Eastwood, Communist Party, Indian American, Korean, Leigh Whannell, Mahatma Gandhi, Native Hawaiian, Perhaps Wan, Princess Mononoke, Shanghai Tang, South African, Spirited Away, TV, Vol 32 No 7 | February 9 - February 15, Zhang Yimou

How 8 famous Asians exemplify (or defy!) their dragon traits

January 19, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Jan. 23 marks the first day of the Lunar New Year, and this year happens to be the Year of the Dragon. Occupying the fifth position in the Chinese Zodiac, the dragon is the mightiest of the signs.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Column: Pop Culture Tagged With: 2012, Academy Award, Amy Tan, Bruce Lee, Chinese Zodiac, Dith Pran, Euna Lee, Haing Ngor, High School Musical, Hong Kong, Iron Chef America, Laura Ling, Lisa Ling, Maggie Cheung, Mark Dacascos, North Korea, South Pacific, Tokyo Rose, Vanessa Hudgens, Vol 31 No 4 | January 21 - January 27

Adopted kids become mini-ambassadors come Lunar New Year

January 14, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Leanne Italie The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With its fireworks, family reunions, and feasts, Lunar New Year is the longest and most important celebration for millions around the world.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2012, British Columbia, China, Chinese American, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Karen Burgers, Kate Eastman, Lunar New Year, New Jersey, Rich Patterson, Seattle, South Korea, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20, culture

Rabbits, time to shine for Chinese New Year

January 20, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

There is more to the Chinese Zodiac than a hippety hop into year 4708 for people born under the sign of rabbit.

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Cultures Tagged With: 2009, 2011, Alex Rodriguez, Angelina Jolie, Asia, Brad Pitt, Brittany Falconer, Charlize Theron, China, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Drew Barrymore, Frank Sinatra, George Orwell, Johnny Depp, Leon Trotsky, Lunar New Year 2011, Vol 30 No 4 | January 22 - January 28

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