《South China Morning Post》
Which Chinese zodiac sign will have the best 2021? Year of the Ox predictions for love, health, career and wealth
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3121172/which-chinese-zodiac-sign-will-have-best-2021-year-ox
• Those born in the year of the tiger and rabbit will prosper this year and Hong Kong’s luck will improve overall, a feng shui expert says
• But those born in the year of the ox, horse, sheep and dog can expect a difficult and challenging year
• Those who feel beaten down by the coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn that plagued the Year of the Rat, take heart.
• Starting on Friday, which marks the first day of the Year of the Ox, Hong Kong’s collective fortune is about to change – for the better.
• According to feng shui expert Yunwenzi, or Master Cloud, the new year will be one of nourishment and healing. However, while the city’s overall luck is expected to improve, what the Year of the Ox has in store for us individually will largely depend on the Chinese zodiac sign we were born under.
• To help you navigate through the coming year, here are some tips on the dos and don’ts from Yunwenzi that promise to help each animal sign find health, love and prosperity.
Ox
For those born in the Year of Ox, take heed. This is also a year in which your zodiac sign is at odds with the guardian god Tai Sui (or Fan Tai Shui), who determines the fortunes and setbacks of mortals.
Oxen will face a number of issues in their career in the coming year. Beware of back-stabbing colleagues or getting into disputes. Focus on your work to avoid unnecessary mistakes at work.
“The ox should beware of the risk of getting fired in the coming year. They’ll lack luck and it may be hard for them to get a new job,” warns Yunwenzi. “It is also difficult for them to accumulate wealth this year as they may make bad investment decisions. They should not invest in projects which they are unfamiliar with.”
Oxen will not enjoy much romance either over the next 12 months; try not to look for partners in clubs or at parties. Illnesses will be a problem too, owing to their weak immune system, so they need to take extra care of themselves.
Tiger
Contrary to those born in the Year of the Ox, the tiger is the luckiest of all the 12 zodiac animals this year. They will encounter plenty of gui ren – helpful people – who will help them realise their plans. Tigers should take advantage of the momentum and explore different possibilities. It will be a good time to start a business.
They are also lucky in love this year. For those seeking a relationship, seize the opportunities and enjoy the many pleasant romantic encounters.
“Widening their social circle not only brings them unexpected rewards but also boosts their overall luck in the year,” Yunwenzi explains.
But she reminds the tigers not to be arrogant and opinionated, as having good fortune does not necessarily mean all their actions are without consequences. For those who frequently attend social events, try not to overeat or else risk suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Rabbit
The Year of the Ox is good for those born under the Rabbit sign. Everything will be quite rosy and they will be able to bounce back from rock bottom. Filled with positivity and optimism, this is a good year for them to set goals and go in new directions.
However, unlike the tigers, there are not many gui ren around for the rabbits and they pretty much have to rely on themselves to get things done. At work, their effort will be recognised by their superior and there might be a chance of promotion.
Romance is also in the air for the rabbits – but mind that large age gap. Patience and mutual understanding are needed if they want to establish a strong relationship.
The rabbit should avoid strenuous exercise to prevent injuries to the limbs.
Dragon
A stable and average year ahead for those born in the Year of the Dragon: their career will come to a standstill, which will make them doubt their working abilities. Yet, a twist of fate is expected after mid-autumn so it’s worth waiting for the opportunity to present itself.
Although dragons will have many romantic encounters this year, they may still end up unsatisfied as they are not devoting much time to nurture their relationship(s). Their impulsiveness also means they easily fall in love with the wrong person.
The dragon will have a weak lung this year, associated with respiratory diseases. They may also be prone to bad skin.
Snake
It will be a year filled with both fortune and risk for snakes. Since you will be surrounded by people, unexpected opportunities will arise from your growing social network.
“Their rising popularity may also attract people who speak with a ‘forked tongue’. They should work more and talk less. Their hard work will pay off,” says Yunwenzi.
Unmarried snakes will stay single this year because they are too picky. They are advised to lower their requirements when looking for a partner.
Beware of health problems such as spinal disc hernia, frozen shoulder and bony spur.
Horse
This will be a roller coaster year for those born in the Year of the Horse. Their long-awaited plans will be postponed or even halted due to unexpected variables, but as the saying goes, “amid every crisis lies a great opportunity”, and career opportunities will arise during the winter.
They should stay calm and sincerely tackle difficulties faced by their colleagues and company. This will gain their boss’s trust and confidence in them.
Apart from work, sincerity is also key to success in relationships. Just be true to yourself and the right person will be attracted by your charisma. Beware of eye and head problems; headaches and dizziness may occur frequently throughout the year.
Sheep
Those born in the Year of the Sheep should expect a difficult and challenging year. They will face a lot of obstacles in all aspects of life. The Year of the Ox is not one for them to make any important decisions such as starting a business or changing jobs as their mind might be clouded with confusion.
The sheep should stop finding excuses and acting like an otaku. Actively expanding and engaging in their social circles will bring them romantic luck.
“This is a Xing Tai Sui year for sheep, which means that they should also care for their safety as it is foreseen that they may have traffic accidents within the year,” warns Yunwenzi.
Monkey
The monkey foresees a flourishing year full of opportunities and good fortune. They should be receptive to new ideas and seize golden opportunities. They will get help from a female gui ren which will help them get better results.
They will also have a breakthrough in their career. They will easily get approval from their boss and promotion is on the horizon. For those who wish to start their own business, it is a good year to test the water by setting up a low-cost online business.
Monkeys will also have a fruitful social life this year. They will have opportunities to make new friends who have charming personalities. Thanks to the monkey’s attractiveness and social popularity, sparks may fly. It is wise for monkeys to make their intentions clear from the start to avoid ambiguous signals that could damage their reputation and friendships.
Kidney deficiency is likely to emerge in the Year of the Ox. They should also be aware of lower back pain.
Rooster
Roosters will have better fortune this year. This will be a “learning year” for them so they should stop being passive and start actively fighting for opportunities. Although the outcome may be unexpected or unsatisfying, each challenge is a golden learning opportunity.
The rooster also receives blessings from Wen Chang, the god that oversees the intelligence and wisdom of mortals. They should use their time for further studies.
People born under the sign of the rooster will not have much luck in love this year. They may feel tired and lose interest in searching for love. The rooster will not suffer from any major health problems this year, though they are prone to catching minor infections.
Dog
The dog is looking at a troubling year ahead as, like those born in the Year of the Sheep, they will go through a Xing Tai Sui year. It will result in an unstable year filled with trouble and difficulties in relationships. Brace yourselves for the worst during the middle of the year.
Accumulated stress means dogs may lose their temper. Bad fortune will come knocking with all that pent-up negativity.
They will also not have any luck in relationships this year. They should choose their partner wisely and only start a relationship when they have a better understanding of their lover. Dogs should also look after their mental health. Poor stress-induced sleep quality will increase the risk of developing mental illness such as depression.
Pig
Fortune shines on the pigs this year. They are always at their best and are quick-witted. They should attend more social gatherings to broaden their network and develop new job and business opportunities. Pigs could also set a more ambitious goal this year.
Those born in the Year of the Pig may be attracted to a number of people simultaneously, and this could even develop into multiple affairs. The complicated relationships will harm their hopes for romance in the long run.
Their health is hugely improved this year, and there is no major health problem predicted.
Rat
After experiencing a terrible Year of the Rat, those born under this animal zodiac sign will see a boost in their fortunes. But they must be persistent and persevere as their luck will remain average for the first half of the year.
They are advised not to set their goals too high but keep their feet on the ground and be prepared to face any challenges. They will be able to achieve their goals in the second half of 2021.
The rat tends to be indecisive in relationships. They lack security when it comes to love, especially when potential new partners emerge on the horizon. It will make them passive and unable to devote themselves to maintaining the relationship, which will not last.
They have a weak reproductive system this year. A regular check-up is advised.
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【校園資訊】校方宣佈第二學期授課安排 將不提供「Pass/Fail」評分選項
香港大學副校長(教學)何立仁教授於今日(11月5日)經電郵公佈2020-2021年度第二學期的最新教學安排。
有關授課模式安排
校方表示第二學期教學安排與第一學期相若。由於同學對混合教學模式的面對面授課選項需求有限,而單一教學模式能令同學有更好的學習體驗,將會安排更多課程採用純網上授課的模式。
學科導師將會於12月11日或之前於SIS公佈有關該科目的授課模式,包括網上/混合/面對面授課(特殊情況才允許)。同學屆時可以於SIS 內的「Course/Class Attribute」查閲課程的授課模式。
有關考試安排
第二學期的期終考試將採用網上模式進行。除非在安全情況下及該課程的所有學生皆在香港,否則期終考試將採用網上考試模式,而特別學科(如專業學科)亦會有個別考試安排。學院將會個別通知有關學生。
有關評分選項
校方宣佈將不再提供「合格/不合格」(Pass/Fail)評分選項,只向同學提供字母評分(Letter Grade) 並計算至平均績點(GPA)及逾期退修 (Late Drop)兩個選項。同學可於2021年4月9日23:59前選擇逾期退修。電郵解釋過往提供「合格/不合格」評分選項是為了應對過去12個月網上及混合教學模式不斷轉換的不穩定狀況,但認為長遠而言不是一個適當的對策。
【Campus Info】Teaching arrangements for semester 2 announced. "Pass/Fail" option will not be offered.
Professor Ian Holliday, Vice-President (Teaching & Learning) of HKU announced the latest teaching arrangements for semester 2 through email today (5/11).
Regarding delivery mode arrangement
The school announced that teaching arrangements in semester 2 will be similar to the current one in semester 1. Since students' demand for the face-to-face component of hybrid courses is limited and a single teaching mode offers a better learning experience, more courses will be delivered purely in online mode.
Course coordinators will issue their respective course delivery mode through SIS by 11 December 2020. The options include online, hybrid, face-to-face (only in very special circumstances will the f2f option be available). Students can then check the course delivery mode in ‘Course/Class Attribute’ section in SIS.
Regarding exam arrangement
Final exams in semester 2 will take place online. If all the students taking a course are in Hong Kong and it is safe for them to attend an in-person exam, final exams will otherwise be held in person. There will be a specific exam arrangement for certain programmes, such as professional ones. Faculties will issue separate guidance to their students about this.
Regarding assessment options
The school announced that "pass/fail" option will no longer be offered. Students will only have two assessment options: letter grade, which will be calculated towards GPA, or late drop. The deadline for students to late drop a course will be 23:59 on 9 April 2021. It is explained that the past assessment options are not appropriate as a long-term measure, for they were devised in response to the uncertain situation concerning online and hybrid teaching modes over the past 12 months.
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Have you spent more time on Zoom calls and webinars this month than you have ever spent in the previous year before? You are not alone.
With enforced social distancing in all Greater Southeast Asia countries, and bans on travel and public excursions in a number of them, this may be the new status quo for a few years, if statistical projections of the Covid19 pandemic are reliable.
Founders can take insights from pretty stressful experiences like this to help them get better at their startup journey. This current situation is a good example.
This month, I talked to Lewis Pong and Alan Chan of Hong Kong-based startup Omnichat (AW#16), to find out what these founders were learning during this disruption.
They reported that their acquisition of new clients grew 20% during the weeks of the pandemic lockdown, as they turned to using online tools to hold webinars and to interact with client leads.
I wanted to dig into why this is, because I think young founders can learn from this during search for product-market fit in a rather constrained environment. Keep in mind, this is my interpretation of my chat with them, and I'm focusing here on the insight. Here's some context, first.
Lewis and Alan operate a marketing automation startup that helps retailers learn about and stay in touch with customers through automated omnichannel messaging. There's more to it than that, but that's the core.
One of their business development demographics is bricks and mortar retailers who would benefit from connecting to customers online.
If you are a bricks and mortar retailer, the insights and connections you have developed through foot traffic make up part of your competitive advantage.
But overnight, foot traffic vanished. Retailers that had prioritized bricks and mortars methods for sales suddenly found they had no more advantage. And for founders like Pong and Chan, they also lost their ability to do face-to-face meetings.
Chan and Pong turned to webinars and online tools to step in and connect to these business leads. It turned out, this not only showed these clients how online truly worked. It deepened their interest in Omnichat.
They were able to move beyond describing concepts to previously uncertain bricks and mortar business owners, to showing real value.
The core lesson in a situation like this is what Regis McKenna, a marketing guru, pointed out way back in 1997. Marketing doesn't sell a product or a good as much as providing the actual service and experience does. Marketing is an entire process that stimulates a customer to have this shared experience. This happens to be the DNA of online platforms. They are built to provide this in so many ways.
Pong and Chan were able to create conversion because they were able to work with clients in the same environment where their marketing promised value for end users. They lived online with their customers.
This is something, in my opinion, that is useful for any kind of business, but is absolutely essential in startups. Startups are always something new. They can rarely be described by talking about them. They have to be lived. And that goes for the customers founders bring along on the journey.
If you are a founder figuring out product-market fit and want to learn from other founders, we welcome you to join our network of over 1100 founders from around Taiwan and Southeast Asia during our next accelerator program. Applications for our AI and Blockchain focused Accelerator will be released in May here: https://bit.ly/2XWJshX
Doug Crets
Communications Master, AppWorks