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The Year of the Earth Rat 2008

YOUR FUTURE IN 2008

CHINESE EARTH RAT YEAR STARTS FEBRUARY 7, 2008.

HOW CHINESE ASTROLOGY WORKS

From the Year of the Rat through the Year of the Pig, there are twelve animal signs romping through the Asian or "Chinese" astrological system. To find your own sign, all you need to know is the year of your birth. Though there are no complicated rising signs nor intricate charts to reckon with, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year. It can occur as early as mid-January or as late as mid-February. So if you were born in either of these two months, please enter your birth date on my web site http://www.suzannewhite.com for accuracy. A person born in late January of a Snake year might not be a Snake subject, but rather will be given the sign of the preceding Dragon year.

The cycle of the Chinese zodiac renews itself every dozen years. As luck would have it, 1900 was a Rat year. Since Rat is the first in the series of twelve signs and its year opened our century, we can often calculate the signs of our contemporaries with ease. The year 2000 was not so convenient. Instead of rounding out nicely to start the new century with a Rat year, 2000 was a Dragon year. The Dragon, unlike the Rat, is not the first sign of the Chinese Zodiac but the fifth. So in this new century we have to work a bit harder to calculate our Chinese sign.

Every Asian person about to make a major decision: mar¬riage, family, profession, burial, or relocation will first check to see if his sign and those of the people involved indicate that any benefit will result from the anticipated act. In many Asian countries parents still arrange marriages. If the family considers that a Horse son is not well matched to a Rat woman, the wedding will be called off.

Astrology - like various other "ologies" - is yet another way of finding out who we are and how we can be happier. Astrologers do not claim to have all the answers. As a soothsayer, I do not presume to know if you must or must not buy a pickup truck on Thursday, the twenty-ninth of July, 2021. But what I do know is that the animal symbol that rules the year of your birth has endowed you with certain basic characteristics and helped to define your funda¬mental nature.

Once you are made aware of your qualities and have accepted certain aspects of your faults, it is conceivable that you will have a better chance of making life cooperate with you. Given definite attributes to work with, you will then possess the wherewithal to fashion your own life to fit your desires and ambitions. Moreover, as you examine the qualities and faults pertaining to your friends or acquaintances, you may learn why you (and they) behave in ways hitherto incomprehensible.

WHO WILL BE RUNNING THE SHOW?

WHAT IS A RAT PERSON LIKE?

According to a Chinese legend, one day during some dynasty or other, Buddha called all 12 major animals together for a race. The Rat not only won the race, he was probably canny enough to ride on the Ox's back to do so. Oxen tend to be slow, but they are steady and plodding. We all know from our own legend about the Tortoise and the Hare that steady plodding wins the race.

You won't find many steady plodders

among the Rat population.

RAT YEARS

1900, 1912, 1924. 1936, 1948, 1960,

1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2052,

2044, 2056, 2068, 2080, 2092

NB- Born in January or early Feb.? Check my Chinese Sign page (http://www.suzannewhite.com) to be sure you are not among those who fall into the sign of the previous year.

Rat is the first sign of the Chinese Zodiac.

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE RATS BOAST:

APPEAL SOCIABILITY

INFLUENCE INTELLECT

THRIFT CHARISMA

ON THE RAT'S UNDERBELLY CHECK FOR:

ANXIETY THIRST FOR POWER

VERBOSITY GUILE

ACQUISITIVENESS MEDDLING

"What? You tell me I'm a Rat. Yucko! Gross. No way!" I hear these protests all the time. Nobody wants to be a Rat. Apparently, they'd rather be something less revolting. Rats don’t benefit from an elegant reputation in our occidental, urbanized society.

But think for a moment of the clever farm rat. It is this rat: the collector, the hoarder, the deft and admirable country rat, whom Buddha honored. This rural rat is, to this day, a scrounger for food, finder of warm places to nest and a procreator par excellence. Let us then put aside our base image of the repellent city rat and concentrate on the characters of his artful country cousin.

The key adjectives I like to use to describe Rat people are: “charming, assertive, protective and relentless." Rats go whole hog for what they are after and they never give up. You’ll never meet an unattractive Rat. They may not be classically handsome. But they ooze allure. Neither will you find a Rat person who doesn't seek to achieve and succeed, stand out from the crowd and even assume power over others. Rats are go-getters. They are born with leadership qualities and a hefty measure of guile. For the Rat, the ends frequently justify the means.

Rat people usually appear calm and at ease in company. They’re talkative (to a fault sometimes) and make pleasant conversationalists. But take a closer look. That Rat has a rubber band in his hand which he incessantly snaps back and forth between two fingers. The Rat woman keeps wiggling the fastener on her bracelet. Rats only seem tranquil. Inside, they are like nuclear reactors: churning, bubbling, twisting and steaming. Rats seethe and sizzle. But they never—or rarely—explode.

Rats are not only stashers of food, they have a well-developed sense of economy. They know where their money goes and for which frivolities they are willing to spend lavishly. Parties and gatherings of all sorts please the Rat. In fact, any chance to communicate is seen as a joyful occasion. Rats love—no, need—to talk. If Rats have problems, they talk them through. If they are depressed, they blab it out. If they lose a lover, they can only cure themselves of heartbreak by exposing the whole gory story until the listener’s ears are red with compassion and the Rat has emptied his despondent soul. If you have a gabby Rat crony, keep your IPOD handy and pump up the volume.

If you are loved by a Rat, consider yourself lucky. Rats will fiercely defend and cheerfully spoil the people they care about. But outsiders don’t count. The Rat wants to be surrounded with those who like and admire him. He will lavish presents on them and feed them all till they burst from admiration. Loyal companionship is the Rat’s idea of contentment.

Rats are not necessarily high-minded. Nor are they artistic dreamers. But they are wily and intelligent. And they are often gifted - too clever by half. They make excellent lawyers and executives. Too, Rats dabble more than a little in politics. They crave power. Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, George Bush Sr. and John McCain - Rats to a man. And they know how to use their brains with words. In the world's Rat Pack, you will find all manner of highly talented writers, composers, singers, actors and actresses. Here's a famous Rat sampling:

1912 (Water Rat Mary McCarthy, Loretta Young, Roy Rogers, Gene Kelly, John Cage, Eugene Ionesco, Laurence Durrell, Werner Von Braun, John Cheever, Perry Como, Studs Terkel, Woody Guthrie, Julia Child, Michaelangelo Antonioni, Danny Kaye. 1924 (Wood Rat) Marlon Brando, Lauren Bacall, Sarah Vaughan, James Baldwin, Truman Capote, Charles Aznavour, Doris Day, Lee Marvin, Zizi Jeanmaire, Sidney Poitier. 1936 (Fire Rat) Glenda Jackson, Dennis Hopper, Keir Dullea, Yves St Laurent, Dick Cavett, Vanessa Redgrave, Albert Finney, El Cordobes, Alan Alda, Kris Kristifferson, Marion Barry, F.W. DeKlerk, , Dean Stockwell, Glenn Campbell, Roy Orbison, Bobby Darin, Dennis Hopper, Englebert Humperdinck, Tom Snyder, Bruce Dern, Chad Everett, Geena Rowlands, Oscar de la Renta, Wilt Chamberlain, Buddy Holly, David Carradine, Ismael Merchant, Lou Rawls, Shirley Bassey, Dyan Cannon, Boris Spassky. 1948 (Earth Rat) James Taylor, Olivia Newton-John, Mikhail Barishnykov, Donna Summer, Gerard Depardieu, Billy Crystal, Al Gore, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jimmy Cliff, Kathy Bates, Cat Stevens, Jeremy Irons, Mary Beth Hurt, Olivia Newton-John, Jackson Browne, Donna Karan, Kenny Loggins. 1960 (Metal Rat) Kenneth Branagh, Yannick Noah, Daryl Hannah, Sean Penn, Greta Scacchi, Meg Tilly, Ayrton Sienna, Kristin Scott Thomas, Antonio Banderas, Branford Marsalis, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Nastassja Kinski, Valerie Bertinelli, Hugh Grant 1972 (Water Rat) Shaquille O'Neal, Carmen Electra, Busta Rhymes, Julie Gayet, Elizabeth Berkley, Marlon Wayans, Ben Affleck, Cameron Diaz, Geri Halliwell, Liam Gallagher, Gwyneth Paltrow, Eminem, Toni Collette, Jenny McCarthy, Alyssa Milano, Vanessa Paradis.

Rats are not infrequently found meddling in other peoples’ business. They are intensely curious and can become overly involved in the lives of friends and neighbors. They cannot be termed "busybodies" - but almost. Rats also delight in the running of committees and will gladly take over the administration of a board of directors. Rats will not usually volunteer to be on the cleanup committee. Nor are they apt to beg to decorate the church crypt for the charity bazaar. They may tell you how they want it done. But they are not about to actually DO the decorating. No. It’s power that Rats are after—power and influence and lots of praise and kudos.

Rats too are marriers. They crave security and need to be attached. They hoard money and foodstuffs in secret places so they will never be caught short of either. Show up unannounced at her place, the Rat will feed you well. But don't try to borrow any money or expect to be treated to lavish meals at the Four Seasons or the Ritz. Rats are much more conservative than their splendid surroundings would have us believe.

THE EARTH RAT YEAR

FEBRUARY 7, 2008 TO JANUARY 25, 2009

Hang on to your hat, here comes the Rat!

2008 promises to be a whole new Rat Race. This year jump starts the Chinese twelve year cycle all over again. Prepare for twelve months of Monday mornings.

We just oinked our way through and oozed out of the prosperous Pig year. If you recall, I forecasted a year of too much plenty. I warned that the rich would get richer and the poor would do far less well. Of course I could not have predicted that women's handbags would increase in value to the point where some ladies are carrying around ten bucks and a lipstick in a hot pink crocodile clutch bag that cost their husband's credit card $4000. Seriously, I just consulted the Neiman Marcus online shopping catalogue and in such top stores women's' purses cost upwards of $1000. Some (and not just a few) cost six thousand smackers! That's a concrete example of what I said would happen under the influence of the Fire Pig. Glut for glut's sake. End of cycle excess. Quantity over quality. For some, it was a great year. In 2007, "Them that has" had themselves a hugely piggy Pig year.

Here's a quote from my last year's forecast: "People are going to have more "stuff" in the Pig year. Extravagant real estate and luxury items, jewelry and antiques, authentic old masters - everything having to do with wealth and affluence will be favored. But... this abject profusion of material possession means that anyone who is not rich or prosperous or rolling in gold bullion cubes will - by virtue of the scales being tipped too far - fare worse."

And are not a slew more wealthy humans cluttering up golf courses and crowding shopping mall parking lots with their splendiferous gas guzzling cars? And, by contrast, are not a lot more people out of work, out of luck and nowadays even out of their homes?

Well folks, the party (and the twelve year cycle) is most decidedly over.

2008 will be an Earth Rat year. Rat years are always choppy and appeal mostly to those with a finely-developed sense of economy. But the Earth Rat year (The last one was 1948) is also chockablock with market upsets and other unspeakable bolts from the blue. NO. I can't tell you what color, size or shape the bolts will be. Just think surprise events which jolt your synapses and give your heart goose bumps. I am not threatening earthquakes or typhoons, although we will surely see our share of those. The bolts from the blue will be more personal than that. They will take the form of accidents or mishaps due to inattention, clumsiness or pure bad luck. In an Earth Rat year, we learn (usually the hard way) that we cannot possibly anticipate what might happen next. Some might say, "Then let's just have fun. Why worry?" Others of you will shudder and shake, fearing insecurity and mourning free lunches.

Relax! Worry is a waste of your precious time. What you worry about today will certainly not happen. And what will happen is something you might have been worrying about but didn't even know existed. Just be more cautious than usual about wasting - both time and money.

In this coming year, the fragile quality of the world's financial condition will become glaringly obvious. People and governments in the western world will wake up to the fact that they cannot go on spending more money than they have and get away with it. In fact, many very rich people will barely have time to preserve existing finances. Get ready to swap those $4000.00 purses for some spanking new food stamps. Flog your $50,000.00 golf cart and learn how to walk again. Give up caviar and luxury cruises in favor of hot dogs, macaroni salad and a romantic rowboat ride on the local park lake. Forego smoked salmon and learn how to fish. This coming year will be about the prudent managing of finances, cost-cutting measures and trendy cheap backpacks made in China. It will also be about power.

Something intriguing about Rat years is that at first they appear to bode only wealth and bounty. But such glittering harvests are merely the calm before the storm and hunger pangs of future shortages. Nobody will be spared. Already in February, inflation will be on the rise. People all over the world will see their buying power diminish. My advice? Open a savings account. Plant a vegetable garden. Stash gold jewelry under your mattress. Junk the gas guzzler and buy a book of train tickets. Take the kids out of private school. Teach them at home. Learn to cook cheaper cuts of meat or eat no meat at all. Take pride in wearing handsomely patched jeans and be the first on your block to remember how to darn socks. In general, in the coming Rat year, do as the British were advised after WWII, "Make do and mend". We did it before and we can do it again. Might as well face it. Scantier days are ahead.

This year is not all bleak, drab and gray however. It's a splendid year for power grubbers who gain dominion over others. Dictators will thrive in this Rat year. Hoarders of foodstuffs get a leg up. It's also a banner year for owners of savings (and even piggy) banks. And it's a fabulous year for people devoted to living the simple life, playing music or party games at home with their children, going on picnics, taking advantage of free museum entries and walking everywhere instead of taking the car. The inherently parsimonious Rat year is here to help us clean up our act. Join forces with Brother Rat. Dismount your cherished Hummer. Slog a bit and drudge a bit. Cut back and save. Take one paper towel instead of two at a time. If one doesn't do the job, you can always go back for more. Wash your own car and polish it too. Quit the expensive gym and ride your bike to work. If you co-operate with the spirit of the Rat year, you can expect to enjoy a carefree twelve months. But buck the system and continue to troll the thousand dollar handbag department at Nordstrom or Harrods's or Galeries Lafayette and your golden goose will flap its wings a few times and fall right over dead (next to the overdue credit card bills) on your snazzy $10,000 dining room table.

Children born in Rat years are luckier if their birthdays come in sum¬mer. They will not have to dig through the snow for provisions and can benefit from sultry sunshine to make the hay that they will so need to have stored away for the long, cold winter ahead.

WHAT WILL THE EARTH RAT YEAR BE LIKE

FOR EACH CHINESE SIGN?

RAT

Your year at last! 2008 begins a whole new cycle of Chinese animal signs and, as usual, you are leading the pack. Directly following the New Year, life will seem suddenly more fluid. Bumps in the road will even out for you and people you thought you could never get along with are all of a happy sudden on your side. Profit from every possible angle you can wangle. But come April watch out for a tendency to let down your guard and go slack when you should be quicker on the draw. Toward June, romance will increase in intensity and want to become engagement. Commitment beckons. Then marriage is nigh. Don’t hold off. If you feel you have found “The One”, then go ahead and tie the knot. Real estate will doubtless become a preoccupation this year. You current property/ies is/are too costly, meaning that the real estate that you own or rent and inhabit either doesn't suit your lifestyle or work well with your commute or else it simply clashes with your taste. Find a new place to live that is appropriate not only to your needs - but to your pocketbook. Before winter sets in, lay in stores. You will be needing them around Christmas time when shortages loom. Keep in mind that, overall, your main objective this year is to carefully plot out the next dozen years of your life. Where do you want to be in twelve years? With whom will you be living? How much do you want to be earning and will you prefer the city or the country? You have twelve long years to get where you want to go with whom and for how much. Think ahead and be extra calculating. Make major long term decisions in 2008. And don’t look back. Life is too short to regret missed opportunities that are probably out of fashion anyway. Stay alert. Leap into new projects with your usual enthusiasm, but hold the reckless abandon.

OX

Rats covet power and they often get it. Whether in relationships, in government positions or in business dealings, Rats seek dominion and go after it tooth and claw. This coming year fairly reeks of the Rat’s powerful influence. But that pungent smell doesn’t bother you Oxen too much. You were born with a keen sense of your own strength and haven’t had to struggle, as the Rat perpetually does, to gain and maintain control. In your case, control comes with the territory. Because the Rat’s drive for supremacy doesn’t threaten Ox people, you usually cruise right through Rat years without missing a beat. Beware, early this year, of developing symptoms of emotional stress. Your private life lacks satisfaction and this dearth of sexual or romantic excitement may cause you to doubt your ability to maintain relationships. My advice? Stop listening to detractors. Clamp your front hooves over your ears and refuse to hear anything negative in your regard. Remember (when you can't sleep at night) that you are the one pulling this plow under your own steam. Listen to the force of your inner voice. That's where your self-confidence is lurking. Way deep inside. Snatch it. Gobble it up. And go back to sleep.

Rats move quickly. You tend to advance more slowly. But for you, it's constructive to march to the pokey cadence of your own inner drummer. This year, from the outset, you will be encouraged to accumulate wealth, nurture your crops and tend to your family’s harmony. In the Autumn, tension may threaten your professional life. It will no doubt come from a person born in a Dragon or Rabbit year. Keep your ears pricked up for signs of nasty backbiting and subterfuge in the wings at the workplace. Someone would like to see you fail. By November, if there is no improvement in the situation, take pains to actively discourage that person’s desire to do you in. Even if you must use force, this is one battle you do not want to lose. But be wise. And subtle. Strategize. Prepare. You are not one to enjoy playing games. But this time, the prize will be worth the departure from your usual bulldozer style.

TIGER

As you no doubt already know, whether in relationships, in business or government or even in stupid traffic! - the Rat seeks to dominate. For you Tigers, this peculiar Rat character trait is both un-nerving and irritating. You find Rat years tedious. You really hate it when someone who isn't you feels like pushing his or her weight around. But do not allow tedium to get in the way of your survival instinct. Prepare to scrimp a bit and tighten your stripes. You will in any case be on the move. Wherever you go it seems you are being given options: new ways to make a living or chances to join a prestigious group or opportunities to be creative or to enhance your public image. Basic trusts can be broken in these years. You are not usually avid to be the one in control. Being the titular boss, who answers yammering phone calls and e-mails in an office all day long and waits for employees to show up at yawn-filled meetings would send you straight into a coma. But the Rat does not necessarily know this about you. You appear so strong and so sure of yourself that the terminally insecure Rat feels threatened. Hence your life in this coming year may prove to be less than delightful. The Rat could try to thwart even your most innocent of desires for self-governance, belittle your cleverest notions and may even sabotage your plans. There is also the possibility of chronic illness developing in a close friend, associate or member of your family. You will be called upon to deal with it. And you will. Another hint? Don't be tempted to ally yourself with any Rats. The Rat not only wants power. He or she wants to be the sole owner of that power. Rats are hoarders and savers. You are the spendier, devil-may-care guy or woman who believes that money grows on trees and that so long as you keep changing forests, there will always be more ready cash hanging from the branches. Conflict between your splurging spirit and the Rat’s desire to stash will arise. Advice? Plan to travel and make changes this year. Don't bother to try to save money. You don't know how.

CAT/RABBIT Not the most encouraging of years for you Cat/Rabbit people. Why? Because the Rat tends to envy your settled, secure lifestyle and would not in the least mind turning it on its head. Rats love drama and excitement. Like you, they are budget-conscious. But they don't settle down the way you do. They crave (and often create) havoc and excitement. You favor safety over histrionics and will opt for simple jaunts in the countryside instead of choosing excitement for its own sake. Of course, you are the more sagacious of the two signs. You prefer not to have to enter any fray or conflict to get what you want and always seek to avoid belligerence. Rats are forever stalking dominance and are unafraid of confrontation. I advise Cat/Rabbits not to perform any public stunts which will attract attention to them during this sharp-edged year. It’s not the moment to run for mayor of your town or even to seek the presidency of your Bridge club. Nor is the Rat year a time for you to splurge on antiques, classic vehicles or mansions in high end neighborhoods. Anxiety may prevail as well because of on and off tensions present in this coming year which will evolve mostly from dissension in some part of your private life. Either you are married and experiencing a classic "rocky" period. Or you are not married and long to be, but can't get along with the intended for more than a week without quarreling. As you despise conflict, you flee. In your absence, she or he meets someone else. Now you are thoroughly upset, so you return on pitty pat paws to reclaim your territory. And what do you discover? A love triangle. More discord. Further controversy. And perhaps even a fight! Hang in there. Rat years are never wonderful for the Cat/Rabbit's love life. To change the subject radically, your finances could come under some scrutiny from the tax authorities. Better to lie low and while away weekends listening to classical music, reading history books or polishing your antique clocks. Around November, you very well might enjoy a fling or two with someone charming and frankly, openly sexy. Take pains to protect your reputation for refinement and good taste. Money, this year, should not be scarce. Most Cat/Rabbits are known for their ability to see around corners in dodgy markets.

DRAGON

Here comes a bonanza year for you personally. Nobody admires your dashing self more than the canny Rat. And the feeling is often mutual. You will be awash in propositions for new projects and called upon to direct (the job you love best) everything from the village orchestra to the Neighborhood Watch. You are a rising Star in this Rat year, and what’s more, you can feel it. A rush of approval and freewheeling comes over you about mid-March and won’t leave until the end of next January. Take wise advantage of the opportunities presented to you because they are almost all excellent chances for the betterment of both your financial and personal life.

An enticing love interest appears about halfway through the year. If you are otherwise attached, beware of temptation. The person in question is most seductive and what's more is magnetized by your charisma. If you are not hitched, go for it - give him or her the full Dragon treatment: gifts, rings, trips to exotic venues and cozy nights by the fireside. So much for the positive aspects of the Rat year. On the other side, toward the summer holidays, family members’ needs may impinge on your time. Lavish some of that precious Dragon time on those in need of your moral support. But don’t be tempted to shower them with funds. Don't let the syrupy sentimental side of your nature take over and drive you to begin any useless squandering. Don't make meaningless sacrifices. You have better things to do with your money in Rat years than bail people out of gambling debt or lend your new BMW to your shiftless brother-in-law who lost his license for drunk driving. You may however have to take charge of everything to do with a flailing member of your clan this year. Somebody in your immediate home life has lost his or her bearings and needs a few Dragon coaching sessions. Encourage and boost. But resist the urge to preach. It's likely the person in question is depressed. If the condition persists, make them seek professional help.

SNAKE

Your health and well-being are in better fettle this year. All the physical ills you were suffering last year will dissipate in the salutary ambiance of the protective Rat. Nevertheless, trouble will be afoot in your financial sector. Hide that checkbook, scissor your credit cards and politely refuse the over draught privilege at the bank. Although you will start the year with a sense of plenty and even continue it in ample sufficiency, you will stumble on some unexpected cracks in the sidewalk toward the end of the year. You should begin putting money away for the future and stop the buying frenzies. Shopping may be tranquilizing for you while it’s happening. But when those hair-raising credit card bills and excessive mortgage payments start avalanching into your mailbox, it will be bye bye to serenity and hello to all night nail-biting sessions. In the professional sector, there will be no more obstacles to prevent you from making sudden huge strides. Your talents and abilities will be more in demand than you ever dreamed was possible. You could even become an overnight star or experience a giant breakthrough in an area of expertise that you hitherto imagined was closed to you. As the Pig year was less than clement for most Snake people, the Rat year will come as a grand relief. Little by little you will feel renewed and energetic. With this new dynamic, you will be able to shed many of the preconceived notions you harbored about your entourage. Too much emphasis has been put on your family situation for the past 12 months. Now it’s time to attack career goals and make them happen for you and your loved ones' benefit. The Rat is a nervy sort and that sizzling edginess which emanates from inside the very vector of this year, can cause you to occasionally doubt the loyalty of your partner. Not to worry. You are sufficiently loved and admired. This year, make no major purchases. Invest only in what you can actually afford. Otherwise, when next year rolls around, you will be paddling against the current for twelve long, frazzled months

HORSE

Don’t expect any jolly miracles to come waddling down the trail to greet you this year. Rats and Horses are notorious enemies. Between you, there is usually an initial attraction, a brief honeymoon period and then a swift slide into bickering and eventual schism. Rats like power. You refuse to be told what to do. Get the picture? Rats need to surround themselves with people they can feel protective of, look after and give direction to. In short, Rats need to dominate their friends and family in some way or other: financially, intellectually or with pure authority for its own sake. There is nothing worse for you Horses than to feel smothered by some meddling outsider who sticks his or her nose into everything you get up to. Horses crave freedom and thrive on independence. Should you hanker to buy a new home, build an extension on the one you have or invest in a second residence on a Caribbean island, put it off till next year. Everything to do with visas and passports, building permissions and zoning permits will be fraught with delay. You execrate paperwork. Filling out forms is torture for you. You do not fancy rendering accounts to anyone whatsoever. So in this Rat year, you had better remain in the wings. Don’t attempt any great stunts or public displays of your talents. Of course you probably won’t follow my advice anymore than you would follow the Rat’s instructions. You Horses can be led to water but we cannot make you take even one tiny sip if you don’t want to. No amount of coaxing or blackmail or guilt trips will make you ingest a drop. So Horses mine, this coming Rat year will be a bit of a trudge. Low profile time. Take off to the countryside with your main squeeze and spend the time thinking about the heft deals you will pull off when the Goat year rolls around. But as you will not heed my counsel . . . as they say for good luck in the theater “Break a leg.”

GOAT

You inventive Goats are hard put to make much a of (of a) personal statement in this year. Being dictated to by a Rat doesn’t have a positive effect on you devil-may-care creatures. You are always willing to oblige when asked politely to perform. But when someone literally kicks you in the rump and orders you to get a move on, you either buck or back away in fear and loathing. You may feel misunderstood and sulky this coming year. You definitely don’t feel like painting the Mona Lisa or re-inventing pizza. Expect to have to deal with some productive pain. The beginning of the year (until mid July) will be freighted with petty miseries of an emotional nature. Fallout or remnants from a past romance or spent passion want to haunt your aura. Unfinished business. The feelings may manifest in the form of insomnia or nightmares. Or they may simply present as free-floating anxiety. My advice? 1) Build yourself an armor of spiritual awareness thought meditation, yoga or even martial arts. Your soul (not your mind) needs a boost. 2) Actively seek new romantic interests. Mix with people in groups or find them online. Attend parties and functions where you stand a chance of meeting someone new and "possible". Do not sit on your hands and worry or lose sleep over past blunders. What is gone is gone. Better prospects are on the way come September. By that time you should have begun to emerge from all angst. Make an effort to look your best at work. You can expect to be promoted this year. All supplementary professional efforts will be rewarded. You may quietly pursue your pet creative projects at home in a protected environment where you feel safe and cared for. But stay out of the spotlight. Rat years are no time for building a reputation as the genius you often are. Hang in there and love will come trotting along in the Autumn of this year. Someone sweet and strong (a Pig if you're lucky) will be overcome with a stunning admiration for you. This love interest will appear out of nowhere . . . a restaurant, a public beach or even on an escalator going the other direction. Don’t miss out. Say "yes" to the urge to take up with this sterling character.

MONKEY

For Monkeys in this year, it’s all systems go. After wading through a couple of challenging years, you are finally entering a gentler period. All year, you will feel understood and admired. Rats and Monkeys get on like a pair of matched socks. The Rat is an emotional sort who often has problems making decisions. Should I buy a red car or a blue one? Marry a Dragon or a Tiger? Take that new job offer or stay in my current position? How should I configure my life now that my parents are no longer around? What should I wear to the ball? By now, we all know that any time one is in the throes of a dilemma big or small, the solution is to dial-a-Monkey for assistance. Monkeys cannot solve their own problems all that readily, but they are masters at helping others to make quick, workable choices. So in a Rat year, you Monkey people will find yourselves being called upon to give advice, to sort out thorny issues or to untwist the knickers of someone whose temper has him or her in a state of advanced frenzy. You can always figure out how most gracefully to exit a dilemma. Should you have in mind to begin a huge project, build a new home, start a business, write a novel or take a trip around the world, this is the year to undertake that endeavor. Don't keep destiny waiting. Put yourself in gear directly when the year begins in February. Make every day count toward producing something that expresses who you are. You have been waiting long enough. Take advantage of the propitious aspects surrounding you. Strike while the iron is hot. If you need to borrow money or stay with relatives in Beijing or Paris or use someone's garage workshop to invent a better mouse trap, do not hesitate to ask. You will be given a leg up at every turn. Power grabbing is a big part of this year's agenda. As you are the opposite of power hungry and don't even want to risk being in the forefront, you are not in competition with the authority-hungry Rat. You might want to consider taking out a better insurance policy against theft and accidents. There is a chance that while you are building a new flying machine or sailing single-handedly around the world, a robbery, a flood or a fire might take place. Not to worry unduly. Just be sure your insurance premiums are paid up.

ROOSTER

Protect the savings you have worked so hard to store up. The Rat does not dislike you, but has little time this year to while away in your company. Cut back on extravagances. Stop thinking you can just blithely fly off any old where, spend a few days enjoying yourself in Paris or Marrakech or Bali and still be able to make those car payments. You Roosters are not very flexible and tend to crowd yourselves into a corner. If you’re working, then the job becomes the only thing you can think about or do. You obsess, overwork and can burn out very quickly. Then, of course, you feel sorry for yourself and decide that you are owed a break. But once again, instead of just lying down and reading a fat novel for a couple of days at home, you must move about. So you jet off to just the place you fancy with just the right climate and the tastiest food and the best people. Then, as soon as you are there, you start shopping up all the money you earned whilst overworking and burning out. Is this beginning to sound like a pattern?

Well, the Rat year is a good year for you Rooster people . . . but only if you break this madcap pattern of yours and espouse rest and relaxation in your own surroundings. Sit still for heaven’s sake. Welcome the opportunities that waft your way. Of course, if you are never at home, you won't be there to receive them, will you? There are movements afoot in your career which can set certain things to rights that may have gone awry in the past. You want out of something. You have finished a portion of your existence in a job or a business or even in a relationship and you want to see that engagement come to an end. The currents in the work place are flowing in the direction you need right now. But if you keep fleeing the work place and ignoring those subtle changes, you may miss the boat. The changes may take a few months to hatch. So to distract yourself from the tedium you so fear, take breaks during the day. Go for a big walk. Get three (thee?) to the gym or to tai chi or yoga classes. Meditate. Take Pilates classes. And instead of squandering your hard-earned burnout cash on air travel and wine, put a bunch away in the bank and let it earn you some interest. The message? Slow down, kick back and thrive. Keep on racing breakneck willy nilly and you will live to rue the day.

DOG

The Rat year will be absent the idealism necessary to spur Dogs into action. You Dogs find these years superficial and tritely material. This Rat year will not be your most productive. Why? Because you are basically unlike the Rat. Dog people are more high-minded than mercenary. It’s just the opposite with Rats. Rats seek power and stash cash. Dogs like to have some power too but for entirely different reasons. And money? Not really a priority for Pooches, except as a means to an end. Dogs only go after authority and loot if it gives them the necessary clout to effect social change. The Dog presidents or leaders of the pack in any organization want

to see justice done. They rule to improve the world their way – not

just to order people about. Rats rule to rule. So in this Rat year, you

Dogs may bark as stridently as you wish, but no matter how fiercely

you yap, you won’t get much further than the bottom of your garden.

The Rat simply doesn’t give a damn for what you care about. So be extra careful not to make mistakes or cause them to be made by others. You are borderline paranoid anyway and are normally an overly cautious person. But this year circumstances may crop up that make you feel you have slipped up or blundered. This feeling certainly doesn't help you regain lost self-confidence. But take heart. Next year will turn all of this around. Meanwhile, keep your eye on the doughnut and not on the hole. We learn from our mistakes. Make sure you have taken stock of those lessons. Your personal life should be carefully monitored in August. Betrayal by a family member lies in wait. As it's a family matter, this fundamental issue is probably either about money or property (or both). It might also concern a young adult child who is threatening to leave school or home. Nip this in the bud by taking the time to talk it through and offering just alternatives. Do not despair. The Rat year is not all bad for Dogs. You may not feel that you are making much progress. But at least you are learning and maintaining the status quo. In Rat years, that’s about as much as any Dog can ask for.

PIG

Rat years can be mostly fun for Pig people. Best of all, you are free of last year's responsibilities and have begun your own new 12 year period of self-realization. This year is yours to enjoy. Let the Rat run the show. The Rat is a protector of those he loves. And he really digs Pigs. You Pigs possess a brand of personal power that the power-hungry Rat respects. You are your own person. You depend on nobody and you know what you like and go after it in life. Rats are quite similar in that way. They are go-getters and are unafraid to take the reins and drive their own existence – their way. But Rats do not own the rustic peacefulness of Pigs. Rats are more like urban dwellers than country folk. They live at a frenzied pace, are nervous and chatty and needful of admiration from others. Pigs don’t much hurry. Nor do they care who admires them. They just carry on tra la la with their conviviality and their taste for the authentic and comfortable in life. Rats also work at a frenzied speed and if things are not moving quickly enough, they can tantrum out in the twitch of a whisker. Pigs, on the other hand, handle inter personal affairs with great diplomacy, take their time about things and rarely freak out. Aside from minor health issues which tend to crop up in summer, you Pigs can be comfortable this year in the knowledge that you are protected and admired and respected. It is however incumbent upon you to perform economically (which implies putting the brakes on squanderous abandon). The Rat demands you make wise investments or none at all. Control excessive gourmandise and don't forget to invite Rat people to all your country dinner parties. Let your Rat friends chat up the guests and take home the leftovers. That way, you Pigs can lose some weight and gain extra points with King Rat. Do much thinking about your 12 year program. After last year's planning sessions, you ought to have some idea where the next dozen years want to take you. Be certain not to fritter away precious time hunting for treasure in posh antique shops and art galleries. Don't take up with lazy people who want your assistance more than your affection. Don't be distracted by idle flattery. Stay ruthlessly on your own path.

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What can I do to celebrate Earth day and my little sisters birthday together considering its on the same day.?

My little sister was born April 22nd, the same day as Earth day! She passed away in 2004. Well it just happened that she cared for the earth and animals as well! So I was wondering what should I do this year to celebrate her birthday and Earth day together? Please help.

i agree with #9.

Plant a tree in a place where it can't be harmed.
Think of it as a bit of your sister that will always be growing and beside you.

Our little Earth

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Little Rascals Buckwheat Otay White T-Shirt $15.99 Otay Buckwheat! It's Buckwheat, the breakout Little Rascals character from the classic Our Gang television show! Portrayed by Billie Thomas, the character of Buckwheat was an all-out hit! And now, you can wear Buckwheat on your shirt, with this awesome Little Rascals Buckwheat White T-Shirt that's designed to look just like the Andre the Giant logo by the company Obey ! Buy yours today!

Little Mommy Sweet Eats Feeding Hispanic Doll $16.99 Experience the everyday fun and giggly humor of feeding time with the Little Mommy Sweet Eats Hispanic Doll. Her little mommy can help her eat breakfast or lunch with her flipping bowl and spoon. She can even magically change her sippy cup from milk to juice with the press of a button! Ages 2 and up.

Little Mommy Sweet as Me Asian Rocker Doll $21.99 This trendy Little Mommy Sweet As Me Asian Rocker Doll toddler is ready for a day of rockin' play with her little mommy and friends. Reflecting her personality, she is sporting her coolest rocker outfit complete with denim skirt, music-themed t-shirt, kickin' boots and pink beanie. Some assembly required. Ages 2 and up.

Alice in Wonderland Little Dal Mad Hatter Doll $29.99 More like a cabaret dancer than the Mad Hatter. Detailed cloth outfit! Great for collectors! Mad Hatter comes in a white polka dot and black dress. Little Dal represent the detail of their larger predecessors, but a smaller and cute size. Little Dal are packaged in a blister box, include doll stand, and stand about 5-inches tall.

Alice in Wonderland Little Pullip Queen of Hearts Doll $35.99 Off with his head! Alice in Wonderland meets Pullip! Detailed cloth! Take home the Queen of Hearts today. She comes in a beautiful dress with card patterns, a headdress, and long curly brunette hair. Little Pullips represent the detail of their larger predecessors, but a smaller and cute size. Little Pullips are packaged in a blister box, include doll stand, and stand about 5-inches tall.

Alice in Wonderland Little Pullip March Hare Doll $24.99 Bunny ears! Alice in Wonderland meets Pullip! Detailed cloth! March Hare's feeling: Oh…This is so tasty… You drink up and we drink together!... Feels like so.. Little Pullips represent the detail of their larger predecessors, but a smaller and cute size. Little Pullips are packaged in a blister box, include doll stand, and stand about 5-inches tall.

Little Dal City Police Jack Doll $35.99 Chasin' the baddies on foot! Adorably stoic! Ready for a riot! Marilyn's compatriot on land is City Police Jack. Dressed to suppress crime, Jack has blond flowing locks, which would normally be hidden beneath his S.W.A.T. cap. Little Pullips represent the detail of their larger predecessors, but a smaller and cute size. Little Pullips are packaged in a blister box, include doll stand, and stand about 5-inches tall.

Pullip Little Dal Lady Vixy Doll $29.99 Little Pullip Dal Plus Lady Vixy! What can you say about a blond with a kangaroo hat? Like a movie star trying to disguise herself, as a kangaroo! Oh no, Lady Vixy is spotted by the papparazzi! Maybe this kangaroo hat will throw them off! Problem solved! It's a Little Pullip Dal Plus doll in a kangaroo hat, which is simply amazing. The doll features a cute blonde with a strong sense of animal fashion! Doll stands approximately 4 1/3-inches tall.

Little Pullip Marine Police Marilyn Doll $35.99 Patrolling the choppy seas! Beautiful flowing hair! Take one her home today! Marilyn's feeling: My dolphin is my patrol car!!!....Feels like so... Little Pullips represent the detail of their larger predecessors, but a smaller and cute size. Little Pullips are packaged in a blister box, include doll stand, and stand about 5-inches tall.

Pullip Little Pullip Madame Raccoon Doll $29.99 Little Pullip Plus Madame Racoon! What can you say about a blonde in a racoon costume? Like a movie star trying to disguise herself, as a racoon! Oh no, Madame Raccoon is spotted by the papparazzi! Maybe this raccoon outfit will throw them off! Problem solved! It's a Little Pullip doll in a raccoon outfit, which is simply amazing. The doll features a cute blonde with a strong sense of animal fashion! Doll stands slightly under 5-inches tall.

Alice in Wonderland Little Pullip Blue Alice Doll $35.99 The lovable Alice! Alice in Wonderland meets Pullip! Detailed cloth! Alice's feeling: Pardon me? I feel something strange. What happened? I feel different. Little Pullips represent the detail of their larger predecessors, but a smaller and cute size. Little Pullips are packaged in a blister box, include doll stand, and stand about 5-inches tall.

Femme Fatales Little Red Riding Hood Statue $28.99 This Little Red Riding Hood Statue gives the fairytale girl a sexy touch! The Femme Fatales figure features a Sam Greenwell sculpt. Red Riding Hood, updated for the modern era. She ain't afraid of no wolf! The breakout-hit Femme Fatales art series continues with this Little Red Riding Hood Statue. But this is not your traditional fairytale girl. This Red Riding Hood is updated for the modern era! Whether going out on the town at night or bringing her grandma some soup, this is the kind of girl that would give any wolf paws ... er, pause. The masterful Sam Greenwell sculpt captures all the innocence of the classic Red Riding Hood character, but wrapped up in the sexy and beautiful form of a strong, modern woman. The Femme Fatales Little Red Riding Hood Statue comes packaged in a displayable window box and stands over 8-inches tall. She ain't afraid of no wolf!

Little People Royal Princess Coach Vehicle $24.99 Little girls can use their imaginations to take the magical world of castles, princesses & ponies on the road with the Little People Royal Princess Coach Vehicle! Join Princess Mia as she travels her kingdom and even stops for a delightful picnic. Mia's coach has a movable canopy to shade her from the sun and has a perfect spot to carry her picnic basket along! Your little one will love brushing Mia's beautiful pony and hooking him up to the coach so Mia can arrive in style! Pony attaches to the front of the coach. Coach door and picnic basket open & close. Includes Royal Coach, brush that Mia can hold, picnic basket, Royal pony with soft forelock and tail, and Mia figure with shimmering fabric skirt. Ages 2 and up. Order yours today!

Battlestar Galactica Little Frakkin' Toasters Classic Cylon $39.99 Holy frak! It's a classic-era Cylon Centurion! The next entry in the Little Frakkin' Toasters line of Battlestar Galactica collectible statues! Includes mirrored emblem base! Standing a gleaming 6-inches tall (not including his upraised rifle or pentagonal base), this Battlestar Galactica Little Frakkin' Toasters Classic Cylon Centurion is cast in resin and beautifully chrome plated. Designed by Battlestar Galactica special-effects artist Dustin Adair, who also designed the long sold-out original Little Frakkin' Toaster, this classic chrome toaster features a highly detailed design, showing off the centurion's armature and his deadly, deadly weapons. The Classic Centurion comes on a mirrored base shaped and painted like the emblem of the Cylon race. Available in an edition of just 1,000 statues - each individually numbered. Order yours today!

Little Mommy Bedtime Baby African American Doll $24.99 This completely soft-bodied, cuddly Little Mommy Bedtime African American Doll is the perfect companion for aspiring little sleepers, whether naptime or bedtime! Pop the pacifier in the doll's mouth: her eyes close, a soothing lullaby plays and the pacifier lights with a soft glow to help little girls fall asleep. Pull the pacifier out to wake the doll up: she coos and is ready to play, just like a real baby! This interactive cuddler says sweet nurturing phrases like I love you, mommy, and Night-night, mommy. And she plays three lullabies! Includes doll and pacifier, which comes tethered to the doll's outfit. Requires 3x "AG13" batteries. Some assembly required. Ages 2 and up.

Little Mermaid Ariel Seashell Water Globe $11.99 Look, kids, it's Ariel in the sea! Indeed it is. This marvelous display piece showcases Ariel in a lovely water globe with an equally attractive The Little Mermaid base. She beckons you to bring her home today! Measures about 1 3/4-inches in diameter. Ages 13 and up.

Little Rascals Alfalfa and Darla Cookie Jar $38.99 Alfalfa and Darla sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g! Straight from the Our Gang film series, this 10 1/4-inch tall Little Rascals Cookie Jar presents the famous pair in a loving pose that's sure to make you smile. Ages 13 and up.

Little Mommy Sweet As Me African American Doll $21.39 Maternal skills at a very young age! A welcomed addition! Girls will love playing mommy! Girls will absolutely adore the Little Mommy Sweet As Me doll in a fun sunny day outfit. Sittin' on a swing, waving to passers-by, she's just as sweet as can be. Window box. Ages 18 months and over.

Bruce Lee The Little Dragon 8x10 Plaque $19.99 Enter the dragon! Martial arts legend Bruce Lee! Pay tribute to the legend with this beautiful collectible! This officially licensed plaque measures 10-inches wide x 8-inches tall x 1-inches thick and features two classic images of Bruce Lee along with "The Little Dragon" logo and a replica of his signature.

Little People Stack and Learn Alphabet Block Set $23.99 Building block fun with Little People! Fun with alphabets! Great for learning! The Little People Stack and Learn Alphabet Blocks set combines building and learning! This set contains 50 total pieces,including 26 alphabet blocks. Each block represents a unique letter of the alphabet along with anillustrated object associated with that letter for alphabet learning fun! Also comes with 23 basic building blocks (16 singles, 7 round) in a variety of shapes and colors plus a dog figure for even more creative building! Set is packaged in a durable, vinyl bag, perfect for storage, with a handle for easy take-along. Ages 1 to 4.

Little Mermaid Ariel Fountain and Bubble Boat $27.99 Royal bath and bubble fun - all in one! Ariel's boat, with exciting features! Can also be used as a playset! It's royal bath and bubble fun all in one! Little princesses can start the Little Mermaid Ariel Fountain & Bubble Boat by adding bubble solution and turning the dial to bubble-maker. The bubble boat will start its journey around the tub, leaving a trail of bubbles in its wake! With another turn of the dial, a magical water fountain sprays into the air for even more splashin' fun! Kids can also use the boat as a playset for Ariel, with a sparkly slide and seashell-throne swing! Includes boat and Ariel doll. Order yours today! Age: 3+

My Little Pony Fashion Ponies Wave 1 $72.99 With awesome accessories, your My Little Pony figures are ready to have some fun around town! Zip to anywhere your next adventures might take you! Help them zip and zoom through their adventures, with these adorable My Little Ponies and accessories! Ages 3 and up. This MLP wave 1 case includes 8 individually packaged ponies: 3x Riding Along with Fluttershy 3x Ridling Along with Twilight Sparkle 2x Riding Along with Rainbow Dash (subject to change) Each figure set comes with accessories and their own personal pet!

The Little Mermaid Ariel Animated Ladies Statue $199.99 Make this enchanting Ariel Statue a part of your world! The Little Mermaid is the focus of this entry in the Animated Ladies line. Deco-inspired base features 5 oval display areas. 10-inch tall sculpture is hand numbered and hand painted… ready to display! Electric Tiki's Animated Ladies Ariel Statue includes a beautifully designed metallic-black base that features 5 oval display areas. The primary display presents the The Little Mermaid film's logo, while the other 4 show model-sheet character drawings. Ariel is featured splashing out of the deco-inspired base, complete with translucent water paint effects. This cold-cast resin statue stands approximately 10-inches tall. Designed by Tracy Mark Lee, sculpted by Chuck Williams with a base sculpted by Brandon Parcinski, each Ariel Statue is hand numbered, hand painted, and ready to display. Limited edition of 325 pieces. Ages 13 and up. Electric Tiki Design presents the latest in its line dedicated to animation's leading ladies. The third in the series features the star of the film credited with beginning the Disney Renaissance of the 1990s. Released in 1989, The Little Mermaid saw Disney's return to the animated musical. Featuring a strong story, great characters, and memorable songs, it became an instant classic.

Serenity Little Damn Heroes Wash Animated Maquette $29.99 This Serenity Wash Maquette is part of the Little Damn Heroes collection. Hoban "Wash" Washburn is a limited edition of 2,000 pieces. Statue includes the two dinosaurs Wash plays with in his cockpit. "Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!" Is that Wash from Serenity ? The Serenity Wash Maquette is fourth in the series of Little Damn Heroes. Decked out in his favorite Hawaiian shirt, Hoban "Wash" Washburn remains at the ready to pilot Serenity through the stars… but not before a little downtime with his favorite toys! Standing 4 1/2-inches tall, the figure's richly detailed resin captures the childlike wonder and sense of utter joy that make Wash one of the most beloved characters from the TV series Firefly. The statue includes the two dinosaurs Wash plays with in his cockpit - a Stegosaurus and a Ceratosaurus - both of which can be removed. Adding to the authenticity of the scene is a swath of sandy beach, complete with graceful palm trees. Order this Serenity Wash Animated Maquette today or "curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!" Limited edition of 2,000 numbered pieces. Ages 13 and up.

Dark Tower Gunslinger Little Sisters Of Eluria Hardcover $24.99 Dark Tower Gunslinger Little Sisters Of Eluria Hardcover Graphic Novel. Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH Penciled by LUKE ROSS & RICHARD ISANOVE Cover by LUKE ROSS & RICHARD ISANOVE Near death from an attack by Slow Mutants, Roland Deschain is taken in by a group of Sisters who specialize in anything but the healing arts. These hideous, corpse-like creatures known as the Little Sisters of Eluria have murder on their twisted minds. And in his current, wounded condition, there's almost nothing the last gunslinger can do to prevent their tender mercies from taking hold. Plus: The mentally handicapped, formerly mute young man known as Sheemie possesses the awesome power to shatter the very Beams that hold the Dark Tower in place — the fulcrum of existence itself. But Sheemie does not want to destroy the underpinnings of reality. He is in the prison of Devar-Toi, and all he wants is his friends — his ka-tet — to come for him. And one of them is coming for him even now. One of them known as the last gunslinger, Roland Deschain. And not all the horrors of Thunderclap will stand in his way! Collecting DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER — THE LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA #1-5 and SHEEMIE'S TALE. 152 pages.

My Little Pony with Pet Figures Wave 5 Set $32.99 My Little Pony with Pet Figures bring home little ponies with their animal friends! Finally little pets for little horses! With the My Little Pony with Pet Figures, your horses will never be alone! Your favorites are back and they're bringing friends with them. Each pony measures about 3-inches tall. Ages 3 and up. This set of 6 individually packaged ponies includes: 1x Twilight Sparkle with Suitcase 1x Pinkie Pie with Suitcase 1x Rainbow Dash with Suitcase 1x Applejack with Suitcase 1x Rarity with Suitcase 1x Fluttershy with Suitcase (subject to change)

Little Mommy Doctor Mommy Caucasian Doll $59.99 This Little Mommy Doctor Play Doll is a little girl that's not feeling at all well, but her mommy can make her feel all better! As girls check on their toddler with the included medical instruments, the doll will interact with all sorts of phrases. She responds "Ahhhh!" to the tongue depressor and giggles when the reflex hammer makes her knee pop up (it really kicks!). The stethoscope makes a heartbeat sound and lights up; the ear checker goes from happy to sad with the click of a button; and the doll's forehead lights up red with a fever that the working medicine dropper will cure. Also includes a syringe, role-play name badge and doctor's kit that stores everything away neatly once baby feels better! Requires 3x "AA" batteries and 3x "AG13 (LR44)" batteries, included. Some assembly required. Ages 2 and up.

Bruce Lee The Little Dragon Framed Photos $59.99 Enter the dragon! Officially licensed Bruce Lee Framed Photos. Features two classic photos of Bruce Lee and "The Little Dragon" logo. Pay tribute to the martial arts legend with this beautiful collectible! Enter the dragon! Authentic collectibles make unforgettable gifts for everyone from the serious collector to the casual sports fan! Own a piece of martial arts history with this framed Bruce Lee presentation that features two classic photos of Bruce Lee, one with his “Core Symbol� in the background. The Core Symbol represents his own art form, “Jeet Kune Do.� Also shown is the "The Little Dragon" logo. Double matted and framed in black wood, the overall dimensions are 17-inches wide x 15-inches tall. Officially licensed by Bruce Lee Enterprises. Ages 13 and up.

Little Mommy Doctor Mommy African American Doll $59.99 This Little Mommy Doctor Play African American Doll is a little girl that's not feeling well, but her mommy can make her feel all better! As girls check on their toddler with the included medical instruments, the doll will interact with all sorts of phrases. She responds "Ahhhh!" to the tongue depressor and giggles when the reflex hammer makes her knee pop up (it really kicks!). The stethoscope makes a heartbeat sound and lights up; the ear checker goes from happy to sad with the click of a button; and the doll's forehead lights up red with a fever that the working medicine dropper will cure. Also includes a syringe, role-play name badge and doctor's kit that stores everything away neatly once baby feels better! Requires 3x "AA" batteries and 3x "AG13 (LR44)" batteries, included. Some assembly required. Ages 2 and up.

Little Mermaid Sparkle & Splash Ariel Doll $23.99 Under the sea bathtime fun with The Little Mermaid! Ariel's mermaid tail glows with the push of a button! Make her part of your world! Under the sea bathtime fun! With the press of a button, Ariel lights up the bath with her beautiful, glowing mermaid tail. Turn Ariel's mermaid tail for a light show that reveals character friends from the movie! Doll cannot swim, float or stand alone. Measures approximately 12-inches tall. Order yours today! Ages 3 and up.

Little Mommy Cuddle and Coo Dolls (Caucasian) $54.99 Do you have what it takes to be a mommy? You won't believe how life-like these dolls are! Makes a great gift! These adorable babies want to reach out and hug you! Their sweet cooing, giggling and realistic newborn hugging motions will have little girls and boys wanting to snuggle and cuddle them right home! Each doll comes with a sweet soothing pacifier, rattle toy, bottle and their very own birth certificate so kids can name their baby, too. This case contains 2 dolls.

Disney The Little Mermaid Series 2 Mini Cell $28.99 This amazing Series 2 mini film cell features a print and actual cells from Disney's animated classic The Little Mermaid. It measures 7-inches wide x 5-inches tall. Perfect for displaying in your home or at the office, all the elements are framed in black wood and include a certificate of authenticity. Order yours today! Please note that the actual cell of film may vary from piece to piece, as they are hand-selected from reels of film.

Disney Little Mermaid Ariel's Pool Party Playset $26.99 Ariel is known for making a splash, but now she's doing it outside the bathtub with this Disney Little Mermaid Ariel's Pool Party Playset! Inspired by Ariel's magical grotto from the movie, this water-play pool is designed for tabletop play. A glittery translucent slide leads into a pool that can be filled with water. The playset includes Ariel's 2 friends Flounder and Sebastian, an umbrella, lounge chair, towel, sunglasses, and a cup of fruit punch. Ariel doll not included. Ages 3 and up.

Pullip Little Pullip Himeyuri Doll $35.99 Pullip dolls, shrunken down in stature, but not on detail. Himeyuri is in her kimono! Attachable obi (waist band). Traditional and classy doll! Take home the lovable and traditional Japanese looking, Himeyuri. She is dressed in a traditional kimono that has an attachable obi (waist band). Himeyuri has an elegant white skin tone that is complemented by her red lips and black hair. Japanese hair pin is included. Comes in a window display box with doll stand.

LEGO DUPLO 5643 Little Piggy $5.99 Includes farmer, shovel, fence, and pig! Farm fun! Great design! 4 pieces.

Little People Builders Load and Go Wagon $27.99 Pull wagon along for fun! Take your blocks anywhere! Convertable into a building surface! The Load and Go Wagon is an addition to Little Builders builders line, combining a classic, proven building format with the charm of Little People figures and specialty play pieces! This stylized wagon has ahandle for pull-along play and plenty of room in the big bed to store blocks and more! The best part is the back side flips down to reveal a building surface so kids have a perfect place to stack and build anything they can imagine! When they open the back end, kids will also have easy access into the wagon to gather blocks or even tip the wagon to dump everything out! Treaded, rugged wheels and durable surfaces make this wagon ideal for indoor and outdoor play. Comes with 24 blocks (mix of single rounds, squares & hexagons), 1 animal figure and roof-detailed play piece. Everything stores inside with handle for pull-along. Age range 1 to 4 years old.

Little Rascals Buckwheat Big Otay Blue T-Shirt $15.99 Otay Buckwheat! It's Buckwheat, the breakout Little Rascals character from the classic Our Gang television show! Portrayed by Billie Thomas, the character of Buckwheat was an all-out hit! And now, you can wear Buckwheat on your shirt, with this awesome Little Rascals Buckwheat Big Otay Blue T-Shirt. Buy yours today!

Little Rascals Buckwheat Big Head White T-Shirt $15.99 Otay Buckwheat! It's Buckwheat, the breakout Little Rascals character from the classic Our Gang television show! Portrayed by Billie Thomas, the character of Buckwheat was an all-out hit! And now, you can wear Buckwheat on your shirt, with this awesome Little Rascals Buckwheat Big Head White T-Shirt. Buy yours today!

Disney Fairies Tinker Bell Little Pixie Picture Frame $18.99 Disney Fairies Tinker Bell Little Pixie Picture Frame. Add a touch of fairy fun to your home! This Disney Fairies Tinker Bell Little Pixie Picture Frame features Tink dangling below a decorated hanging frame, perfect for your favorite 3x4 photo. Order yours today!

Disney Little Mermaid Ariel's Bathtime Playset $24.99 Your favorite mermaid brings her magical adventures to the bath with Disney Little Mermaid Ariel's Bathtime Playset! Girls will love the 4 areas of play: a seashell swing for Ariel, a sea-saw that fits both Ariel and Flounder, a glittery slide, and a princess vanity for getting ready for parties under the sea. The set also features a flower cup that girls can fill with water and pour over the grotto floor to create a magical waterfall for Ariel. Includes an Ariel doll with an articulated waist, a Flounder doll, and suction cups for attaching the playset to the bath tub. The suction cups add a great element of interactivity that your kids will love! Ages 3 and up.

Little Mommy Newborn Nursery African American Doll $14.99 Maternal skills at a very young age! A welcomed addition! Girls will love playing mommy! Little newborn baby dolls are the perfect weight and size to love and nurture. Girls will love playing mommy with these very special baby dolls because they can choose the perfect baby for them! Newborns wear adorable caps and come with blankets in a variety of colors and prints for bundling. Each newborn baby comes with a birth certificate so the girl can name her baby, too. Dolls arrive peacefully resting in their very own open cradle package as if lying in a crib in a real nursery. Open box. Ages 18 months and over. African American version. Measures about 13-inches long.

Little Mommy Talk With Me Caucasian Doll $28.99 This giggly toddler Little Mommy Interactive Talking Doll has a lot to say, just like a real friend! Girls can push and hold the button on the doll's tummy to record words and phrases which the doll will repeat using her own funny voice - but she also has some phrases of her own! For even more interactive giggly fun, she comes with a bunny puppet that fits on her hand and a sippy cup she will recognize with slurping noises when put to her mouth. Try me packaging. Requires 3x "AA" batteries, included. Some assembly required. Ages 2 and up.

Little Mommy Talk With Me Hispanic Doll $28.99 This giggly toddler Little Mommy Interactive Talking African American Doll has a lot to say, just like a real friend! Girls can push and hold the button on the doll's tummy to record words and phrases which the doll will repeat using her own funny voice - but she also has some phrases of her own! For even more interactive giggly fun, she comes with a bunny puppet that fits on her hand and a sippy cup. Try me packaging. Requires 3x "AA" batteries, included. Some assembly required. Ages 2 and up.

Little Mermaid Ariel and Flounder Canvas Giclee Print $324.99 Make Ariel part of your world, with this canvas giclee from The Little Mermaid! Gorgeous Little Mermaid print from Disney Underground. Limited to just 95 pieces worldwide! Gorgeous Little Mermaid print from Disney Underground! This beautiful print features Ariel and flounder. Limited edition of 95 hand-numbered pieces, it includes a certificate of authenticity and measures 25-inches wide x 17-inches tall. Order yours today! Disney Underground celebrates the interpretations of a new generation of visual artists stemming from the urban underground pop art movement originating in 1970s Los Angeles. Described as abstract pop surrealism, the movement has gained a foothold in the fine art community. Disney Underground allows art patrons and Disney collectors alike to enjoy Disney as never before appreciated, interpreted through the cultural lens of artists breaking new ground in this exciting and innovative art movement. Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") is an invented name for the process of making fine-art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word was coined to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the fine-art prints artists were producing on the same printers. The name has since come to mean any high-quality, ink-jet print, and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such. In the past few years, the word (as a fine-art term) has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant "archival" inks and the inkjet printers that use them. A wide variety of substrates are available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.

Wizard of the Oz Toto Nice Little Dog Water Globe $17.99 Wizard of Oz Toto Nice Little Dog Water Globe. Journey over the rainbow to the magical land of Oz, with this Wizard of Oz Toto Nice Little Dog Water Globe! Geatures Dorothy's canine companion atop a Yellow Brick Road base, which includes the phrase "What a nice little dog". Order yours today!

Disney Fairies Tinker Bell Little Pixie Musical Statue $22.99 Disney Fairies Tinker Bell Little Pixie Musical Statue. Add a touch of fairy magic to your home, with this Disney Fairies Tinker Bell Little Pixie Musical Statue. Features Tink spreading her wings atop a decorated base with the phrase "A Little Pixie Goes a Long Way". Stands 6 3/4-inches tall. Plays "Canon in D". Order yours today!

My Little Pony Story Pack Wave 1 Set $29.99 It's story time for your pony pals! Each figure is loaded with accessories and lots of fun! If you love your little ponies, we know My Little Pony Story Pack figures are just the thing you'll want next! Each one has unique accessories and everything you need to make your little ponies happy. This pair of 2 individually packaged sets includes: 1x Fluttershy's Nursery Tree 1x Pinkie Pie and Sweetie Belle's Sweets Boutique (subject to change)

Little Mermaid Series 1 Triple Film Cell $149.99 Ariel, a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true - and save her father's beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula! The film strip portrayed in the image above is only an example of the film cells you may receive. Please note, the cells may vary from piece to piece because they are hand selected from reels of film. This item contains clips of the film and portrays memorable images and scenes all on a stunning descriptive plaque. These elements have been double mounted and placed within a beautiful black wood frame measuring 14-inches x 18-inches. The Little Mermaid Series 1 Triple Film Cell comes with a certificate of authenticity and is a limited edition of only 2,500 pieces!

My Little Pony Princess Celestia Figure $20.99 Electronic My Little Pony Princess Celestia Figure talks and features wings that light up and move! Pony figure comes with a crown, necklace, 4 barrettes, and comb. Princess Celestia is a magical and beautiful pony that rules the kingdom of Equestria. All of the ponies in Ponyville look up to her. Help your Princess Celestia Pony Figure rule her kingdom! This beautiful electronic pony figure has all kinds of things to say to you, like "I will light the way!" and "Let's fly to the castle!" When you two are ready to soar, press the button to make her wings light up and move. Comb your princess friend's pretty purple and pink ringlets and put in her barrettes to help her majesty always look her best and rule with justice and beauty! Pony figure comes with a crown, necklace, 4 barrettes, and comb.

Little Mommy Princess Potty African American Doll $27.99 It's time to celebrate a major milestone with this Little Mommy Princess Potty African American Doll - potty training! Sit the doll on her special potty and hear the silly sounds and giggly phrases as she goes potty; then take a look inside the potty for a surprise! Don't forget to flush for a realistic sound and more giggly phrases. All the fun of potty time with no mess! Includes sparkly sippy cup and hand sanitizer accessories to extend and complete play. This Princess Potty African American Doll makes for a great instructional tool while still being fun! Try Me packaging. Doll does not drink or wet. Includes 3x "AG13 (L44)" batteries. Measures about 12 1/2-inches tall. Ages 2 and up.

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