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scorch99
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 Posted: 01/13/04 - 10:59 Post subject: Chinese New Year ... You are year of the ?
The Chinese New Year begins on Feb 12, 2004.
Who are you based on the year you were born?
Brief History:
The Chinese Lunar New Year is the longest chronological record in history, dating from 2600BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the zodiac. Like the Western calendar, The Chinese Lunar Calendar is a yearly one, with the start of the lunar year being based on the cycles of the moon. Therefore, because of this cyclical dating, the beginning of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. This year it falls on February 12th. A complete cycle takes 60 years and is made up of five cycles of 12 years each.
The Chinese Lunar Calendar names each of the twelve years after an animal. Legend has it that the Lord Buddha summoned all the animals to come to him before he departed from earth. Only twelve came to bid him farewell and as a reward he named a year after each one in the order they arrived. The Chinese believe the animal ruling the year in which a person is born has a profound influence on personality, saying: "This is the animal that hides in your heart."
http://www.new-year.co.uk/chinese/
Looks like I'm a dragon.
Dragons tend to be popular individuals who are always full of life and enthusiasm, with a reputation for being fun-loving. They make good priests, artists and politicians.
S99
There are no answers, only cross references.
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MastrBrewr
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:05 Post subject:
I was born in the year of the Snake:
People born in the year of the Snake are romantic and deep-thinking, wise and charming, although they tend to dismiss others too quickly and are a bit stingy with money. Ideal jobs include teaching or psychiatry.
um, sure.
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TimRuns
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:12 Post subject:
I'm a Pig. Oink! Oink! We're celebrating Chinese New Year starting on Jan 23rd (traditionally the 1st day) beginning with a reunion dinner at a local Chinese restaurant. Another season of eating and money-making for me... 
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brie k
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:17 Post subject:
1970, year of the Dog:
Dogs are honest and faithful to those they love but they tend to worry too much and find fault with others. They make ideal secret agents or business people.
Secret Agent Brie... hmmm... 
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Running Brewer
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:19 Post subject:
I'm a Rat!!!!!
| Quote: | | Rats are said to be imaginative, charming and very generous to those they love - although they do have a tendency to be quick-tempered and over-critical. They are supposed to make good writers, critics and publicists. |
and all other suck! (how is that for over-critical?)
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robp
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:21 Post subject: I'm a bore... I mean a boar....
People born in the Year of the Boar are honest and tolerant and make good friends, but tend to expect the same from everyone else, and more often than not they end up disappointed. They thrive in the arts as entertainers.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Boar:
Bamber Gascoigne, Dudley Moore, David Bowie, Elton John Gerry Rafferty
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TriBob
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:22 Post subject:
Restricted site at work 
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cherylpf
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:24 Post subject:
Like Babs herself  , I'm a horse | Quote: | If you are born in the Year of the Horse then you are amazingly hard working and very independent. Although you are intelligent and friendly, you can sometimes be a bit selfish. Careerwise you would make a good scientist or poet.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Horse:
Ian Cuthbertson, Robert Wagner, Rolf Harris, Helmit Kohl, Clint Eastwood,Barbara Streisand, John Thaw, Aretha Franklin |
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copdotcom1
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:30 Post subject:
Monkey here...
If you are born in the Year of the Monkey, you are very intelligent, well-liked by everyone, and will have success in any field you choose. Lucky old you!
Famous people born in the Year Of The Monkey:
Sacha Distel, Elisabeth Taylor, Omar Sherif, Jimmy Page, Roger Daltrey, George Lucas
Yeah that's me all right. 
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pokychick
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:33 Post subject:
Dragon
Dragons tend to be popular individuals who are always full of life and enthusiasm, with a reputation for being fun-loving.
They make good priests, artists and politicians. not me
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akern
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:34 Post subject:
Rabbits are affectionate, co-operative and pleasant, with lots of friends. But they can get too sentimental and seem superficial. Ideal careers areas include law, diplomacy or the stage.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Rabbit:
Germaine Greer, Neil Sedaka, Francis Ford Coppola, Nanette Newman
 This couldn't be further from the truth. And I have no idea who any of those "famous" people are. 
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:46 Post subject:
Those born in the Year of the Sheep are said to be charming, elegant and artistic, who like material comforts. A bit of a worrier they also have a tendency to complain about things. Jobs as actors, gardeners or beachcombers would suit.
also passionate in what they do. Yeah i like that part.
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 11:55 Post subject: Re: Chinese New Year ... You are year of the ?
| scorch99 wrote: | | The Chinese New Year begins on Feb 12, 2004. |
Whoa! Now I have two reasons to celebrate! Talk about an auspicious day! And your only clue is: I'm a Horse.
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copdotcom1
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 12:04 Post subject: Re: Chinese New Year ... You are year of the ?
| msparks wrote: | | scorch99 wrote: | | The Chinese New Year begins on Feb 12, 2004. |
Whoa! Now I have two reasons to celebrate! Talk about an auspicious day! And your only clue is: I'm a Horse. |
You have a crush on Barbara Striesdand and Cheryl?
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scorch99
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Posted: 01/13/04 - 12:05 Post subject:
Here you go TriBob:
Rat 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996
Ox 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997
Tiger 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998
Rabbit 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999
Dragon 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000
Snake 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001
Horse 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002
Sheep 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003
Monkey 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004
Rooster 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005
Dog 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006
Boar 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007
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