Ben Affleck met on the set of “Pearl Harbor” back in 2001.  At the time, both of them were involved in relationships of their own; Affleck with Gwyneth Paltrow and Garner with Scott Foley.  Subsequently, the two were involved in another movie together, “Daredevil,” released in February of 2003.  Again, the two of them were apparently involved with two other individuals; Garner allegedly with Michael Vartan and Affleck with Jennifer Lopez.  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were finally engaged in April of 2005, nine months after they began seeing each other.  The engagement may have been prompted by the fact that Jennifer was pregnant, but either way, these two have withstood the test of time.

Chinese Astrology investigates the compatibility of their relationship by comparing their Chinese Zodiac elemental animal signs.  Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972.  The Water Rat is the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal that represents Ben’s primary personality traits.  Coincidentally, Jennifer Garner was born on April 17, 1972, which means her Chinese Zodiac elemental animal is the Water Rat, too.  Charming and crafty, the Rat is the epitome of action and mental stimulation.  Creativity, inventiveness and innovative thinking are second nature to them.   This is a good match - They understand each other very well and generally get along, although they probably compete with each other to gain the upper hand in the relationship.  Chinese Astrology entails other details in rating the compatibility of two individuals.  Their element mix is unfavorable.

Bruce Willis, 53, has been spotted with a new lass under his arm, Emma Heming.  The two have been allegedly dating for about six months.  Emma, a model/actor, has uncanny similarities in appearance to his ex-wife, Demi Moore, except her age.  Emma is 29 years old, while Demi will turn 46 this year.  Emma’s fame mainly derives from her role as a Victoria’s Secret fashion model.  She has also dabbled with film in the 2006 release, “Entourage.”  Demi is currently married to Ashton Kutcher, a man who is nearly 16 years younger.  It seems the two aging stars, demi and Bruce, are competing with each other in terms of the age of their counterparts.  If this is the case, Bruce has an edge by a single year.  But, is this something deeper than what is revealed upon the surface?  Chinese Astrology investigates.

Bruce Willis was born on March 15, 1955.  The Chinese Zodiac elemental animal that represents Bruce is the Wood Sheep.  Gentle and artistic, the Sheep is a feminine sign.  Don’t be misled, the Sheep can hold its own.  Demi Kutcher was born on November 11, 1962.  The Chinese Zodiac elemental animal that represents her primary personality traits is the Water Tiger.  Passionate and dynamic, the Tiger is a stick of dynamite waiting to explode.

Beijing, China-The Chinese Zodiac elemental animal sign representing the year of 2008 is the Earth Rat. The combination of the Earth and the Rat is extremely positive when it comes to achieving results. The Chinese Zodiac animal, the Rat tends to take many risks, while the Chinese Zodiac element, Earth is associated with practicality and stability.

The dollar has been sliding for months, like oil own the side of a barrel. Yet, gravity is not the force behind this spiraling trend. The seesaw between oil prices rising and the American dollar plummeting is due to many factors. One, in particular, is the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts. In an attempt to stimulate the ailing U.S. economy, the central bank has cut rates by three percentage points since September. But the rates are also inflationary, weakening the dollar and sending oil prices higher (AP).

Orlando, FL-Wesley Snipes has found himself wrapped in a bit of a conundrum lately.  He has withstood his ground in a federal court in Florida, beating the rap on five of eight charges relating to tax evasion, though he was convicted of three (more specifically, will failure to file a return).  The maximum penalty allowed for these charges is three years in prison and a fine of at least five million dollars.  The action man who starred in the “Blade” trilogy has made few fans with the federal prosecutors, as they filed a 37-page memorandum to U.S.