Chinese New Year: 2/14--Year of the Tiger!

[3113]

Rrrrrowl! And you thought Feb. 14 was just gonna be Valentine's! Not this year, baby. February 14, 2010 is also the beginning of Chinese New Year, the year of the Tiger!

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Tiger: Occupying the 3rd position on the Chinese Zodiac, the Tiger symbolizes such character traits as bravery, competitiveness and unpredictability. Tigers love to be challenged and will accept any challenge if it means protecting a loved one or protecting their honor. They don’t worry about the outcome because they know they’ll always land on their feet. Don’t let their calm appearance fool you though; Tigers will pounce when they feel it’s necessary.

Born to lead, Tigers can be stubborn if they realize they’re not in charge. They have a slight tendency to be selfish but overall, Tigers are extremely generous. They’re very intelligent and they’re always on alert. Tigers are very charming and are well-liked by others. They are not motivated by money or power.

This year is the "Metal Tiger":

Assertive, competitive and sharp, once Metal Tigers set their sights on their goals there’s no stopping them. They’ll always do what’s necessary to remain at the center of attention. Metal Tigers tend to jump to conclusions; a behavior they need to work at improving.

In honor of the Year of the Tiger.

 

[TE999]

"Yo, Adrian!"

 

[3113]

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone!

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Leather Jackets, Beret, secret HQ above a dingy looking warehouse and all he can come up with is a band? What a waste! At least there should be video screens on the walls, satellite uplinks and a big arms locker full of cool hardware. Some people . . .

 

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Leather Jackets, Beret, secret HQ above a dingy looking warehouse and all he can come up with is a band?

It was the 80's

 

[fifty5]

This Valentine's Day, or the Chinese New Year, this time Feb 14 is also the day when a notable jockey and author died, at 89 (born October 1920).

Dick Francis, Champion Jockey in 1953–54, "the jockey who lost the Grand National" when Devon Loch fell in 1956, wrote over 40 best-sellers - two remain to be published post mortem.

Americans may not have heard of him, nor some Brits, but his books are worth reading.

Requiescat in pace, Richard.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

This Valentine's Day, or the Chinese New Year, this time Feb 14 is also the day when a notable jockey and author died, at 89 (born October 1920).

Dick Francis, Champion Jockey in 1953–54, "the jockey who lost the Grand National" when Devon Loch fell in 1956, wrote over 40 best-sellers - two remain to be published post mortem.

Americans may not have heard of him, nor some Brits, but his books are worth reading.

Requiescat in pace, Richard.

I've read a couple of his books. Good yarns, both of them. Richard