The Year of the Rat

Chinese New Year is just five hours away. I would like to welcome everyone to the year of the Rat. For those who born in the year of Rat, look for OX as he/she is your personal secret friend. Dragon and Monkey will be your allies. These secret friend and allies have special affinity to you and will help you achieve your endeavours.

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The “Rat” is the first sign of the Chinese zodiac.Legend has it that the Jade Emperor invited the animals for a party. The first 12 to arrive was the Rat, followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and lastly, the Pig. All the animals were named after the 12-year cycle that governs Chinese life thereafter.

Various versions of the Rat’s story are particularly revealing about his character.

One version has it that, towards the end of the journey, the animals had to cross a celestial river, and the Rat asked the Ox to ferry him across. When they arrived on the other side, the Rat jumped down off the Ox’s head and that’s how gained first spot in the order of the Chinese zodiac.

Those born in the “Year of the Rat” are clever, ambitious, creative, hard-working, fastidious, charming and sociable, but can be a bit stingy when it comes to sharing their wealth or possessions.

Rats are compatible with Dragons, Monkeys and Oxen, but should avoid Horses at all costs.

In the “Year of the Rat”, we can expect 12 months of plentiful opportunities and prospects not to mention being relatively free of turbulence, (which is great to know especially if you’re planning on making some long-term investments, starting new projects, or keeping the home fires burning brightly).

It’s also a rather fine time to socialise and grab a sumptuous meal or two with friends and family!

Source: http://www.theholidayspot.com/chinese_new_year/more_zodiacs/rat.htm

RBA lifts interest rates again

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised its official cash rate to 7 percent from 6.75 percent in a move to control the country high inflation rate which were running at about 3.5 per cent. Interest rates are now at the highest level since 1996 after 11 consecutive increase.

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Suzuki Night Market

 
 Suzuki night market is held every year during summer time. The market runs on every Wednesday starting from November 28, 2007 till 27 February, 2008. The market starts at 5.30pm till 10.00pm at Queen Victorial Market, Melbourne. You should visit Suzuki Night Market to know about multiculturalism. They have food ranging from Spanish , Turkish, Italian, African, Indian, Chinese, Dutch and more. Performance starts abit later and there were people singing and playing songs. One thing good about the culture here is that every is sporting enough to actually start dancing.

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Sand Sculping Australia

Went for a sand sculptures exhibition at Frankston Waterfront. They brought in 3,500 tonnes of sand to create a spectacular display of sculptures. This year sculpture team is “Fairytales & Fables”. 19 talented sculptors from Australia and around the world worked for almost 3 weeks to bring the exhibit to life. The exhibition will be going on from 19 January to 6 April. Entrance fee is $10 for adult.

Final verdict : worth while going just for the experience. But looking at the pictures that I posted in picasa web will probably save you 10 bucks.

Photos : http://picasaweb.google.com/winsonlee8/0801128TripToFrankstonAndMornington 

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek Resigned

This morning I was so surprise to read the news that Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek resigned from his cabinet and all party posts. It is pitiful to know that the resignation is due to the sex dvd that is circulating in johor. As a politician, they should know that backstabbing is something that cannot be avoided and their actions are constantly being monitored. Any wrong moves that they made will result to tarnish their reputation. Sometimes it is so horrifying to know that a plain woman can bring a political leader down from his current position.

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek quit all his government and political posts because Malaysians wanted him to do so after he admitted being the man in the sex DVD.

“Well, after I made the confession, I hoped Malaysians would be able to accept my apology. But unfortunately, based on the feedback that I have received, I observed that Malaysians were unable to do that,” he a told a press conference yesterday.

Dr Chua said his resignation as Health Minister, Labis MP, MCA vice-president, Johor MCA state liaison chairman and Batu Pahat MCA division chief took effect immediately.

Source : http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/1/3/nation/19906141&sec=nation&focus=1