The tradition of performing monkeys has fallen on hard times in China, but trainers hope their animal’s turn on the Chinese zodiac cycle will improve business. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/08/world/asia/china-performing-monkeys.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
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Protesters and Police Clash at Lunar New Year Festivities in Hong Kong
Nearly 50 police officers were reported injured and 54 protesters were arrested after officers attempted to shut down unlicensed food vendors. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/09/world/asia/protesters-and-police-clash-at-lunar-new-year-festivities-in-hong-kong.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
New York Parking Alert: Alternate-Side Rules Suspended on Monday
The regulations will be suspended because of the Asian Lunar New Year. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/08/nyregion/new-york-parking-alert-alternate-side-rules-suspended-on-monday.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
Chinese Zookeepers on the Year of the Monkey
Two zookeepers, Zhang Hui and Bu Haixia, discussed their monkeys, what’s different about the Year of the Monkey and whether the monkeys care about it. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/07/world/asia/china-year-of-the-monkey.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
Sacramento Kings Pull ‘Year of the Monkey’ Shirts From Seats
The move came after complaints that the Lunar New Year giveaway, at the start of Black History Month, was racially insensitive. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/03/sports/sacramento-kings-pull-year-of-the-monkey-fan-shirts-from-seats.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
China’s Lunar New Year Migration Off to a Crushing Start
Snow and ice have led to a particularly bad beginning to the busy travel period. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/03/world/asia/china-lunar-new-year-travel.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
Exalting Life as a Single in China
The social pressure to marry is so great, particularly during the Lunar New Year, that a group paid for an ad to go up on Thursday at a subway station in Beijing. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/03/world/asia/single-chinese-women-beijing-ad.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
German Cabinet Backs Measures to Ease Deportation of Criminals
The legislation would allow the authorities to send back anyone convicted of homicide, bodily harm, sexual assault, violent theft or serial shoplifting. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/28/world/europe/germany-merkel-refugee-crisis.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
Dubai: Fire Linked to Faulty Wires
Exposed wiring was probably responsible for a New Year’s Eve blaze that engulfed a skyscraper in Dubai just hours before a nearby fireworks display, the police said. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/21/world/middleeast/dubai-fire-linked-to-faulty-wires.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>
Getting in Shape This Year? Hotels Offer Deals to Help You.
Exercise classes, personal training and unlimited sports are part of new packages that emphasize exercise. NYTimes New Year’s Eve http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/24/travel/hotels-new-year-resolution-fitness.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Original Source: NY Times >>