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THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT, 201102/03/2011 - 01/22/2012 (Metal)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs. The Rabbit is a lucky sign. Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends. They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but also need their own space.

According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.










The Sign of the Rabbit

People born in the Year of the Rabbit share certain characteristics: Keen, wise, fragile, tranquil, serene, considerate, fashionable, and kind. Generally, they are quite calm, do not exhibit aggressive behavior, and will avoid confrontation at all costs. When angry about something, they will approach it calmly and considerately, hardly ever raising their voice. And they are quite keen and pay close attention to the situations developing around them. They are intelligent and quick, and can talk themselves in or out of most situations with no problem.

The Rabbit is a symbol for mercy, elegance, and worship of beauty. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are kind, loving persons, and dislike any hostile act. They give others an impression of being frail-looking because of their gentle appearance. But, in fact they are strong-minded and have strong wills. They pursue their ideals all their lives in a precise and orderly way. They do things slowly and deliberately because of their cautious characters.

There is no need to worry about their lives. They are nimble, clever and good at avoiding harm to themselves. They are talented and like artistic ventures, such as painting and music and are generally quite present in these worlds. They are also very hospitable, good hosts and warm-hearted companions. They never embrace others in public places. They know the art of saving face and giving consideration to the interests of both sides.

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are apt to be sensitive to ailments and to have bad allergies. Stress or conflict will detriment their health. Exercise could take off unnecessary stress and strengthen their physical condition. They have to learn to incorporate more action into their everyday routines.

They will become depressed and withdrawn if their homes do not consist of beautiful possessions that make them comfortable. Their homes and offices usually are clutter-free. They have really good communication skills and are best utilized in positions of management. They make great teachers and counselors because they are so diplomatic and well-organized. They can also make great painters or musicians due to their sense of beauty and their love of creativity.

Rabbit people are usually relatively careful when it comes to their finances. They use much of their money for possessions such as their homes, cars or furniture. They love hunting for antiques, arts and crafts and will tend to make sound investments in these types of things.

Rabbit Years: 01/29/1903 to 02/15/1904 (Water), 02/14/1915 to 02/02/1916 (Wood), 02/02/1927 to 01/22/1928 (Fire), 02/19/1939 to 02/07/1940 (Earth), 02/06/1951 to 01/26/1952 (Metal), 01/25/1963 to 02/12/1964 (Water), 02/11/1975 to 01/30/1976 (Wood), 01/29/1987 to 02/16/1988 (Fire), 02/16/1999 to 02/04/2000 (Earth), 02/03/2011 to 01/22/2012 (Metal).

Famous Rabbit People: Angelina Jolie, Anjelica Huston, Drew Barrymore, Edith Piaf, Fanny Brice, Helen Hunt, Jane Seymour, Joan Crawford, Kate Winslet, Natasha Richardson, and Tina Turner.

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Perhentian Island Malaysia (PIC2010 Challenge)

PIC Beckons Tourists To Perhentian Island

KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Crystal-clear seas apart from enchanting environment are among the attractions that draw some 2,000 tourists daily to Pulau Perhentian and its fringing islands.

This writer, who visited the island for the first time, was equally captivated by the peace and tranquility offered by this tropical island in the South China Sea.

The move by the Terengganu government and Tourism Ministry in conserving the island's biodiversity and that of its fringe islands like Redang and Kapas, has resulted in the encouraging number of tourist arrivals.

With only RM70 for a return trip, tourists can board boats from the Kuala Besut jetty to get to Pulau Perhentian Besar or Pulau Perhentian Kecil located some 20 km from the Terengganu coast.

PERHENTIAN ISLAND CHALLENGE 2010

Apart from the natural attractions, the other tourist draw to the island is the Perhentian Island Challenge (PIC) which is a joint effort by the government and private sector. PIC is an event staged to draw tourists particularly water sports enthusiasts to Pulau Perhentian.

PIC began as a team championship in 2004, drawing 103 participants. PIC staged its seventh edition last October.

Some 300 contestants from Malaysia and 11 foreign nations like Kenya, Switzerland and Mexico took part in this year's championship that had two categories - elite and novice.

Contestants in the elite category were required to run across the beach and hills for 20km including one kilometre swim from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar.

For those in the novice category, they need to run 13 km apart from climbing hundreds of steps to the windmill hill at Pulau Perhentian Besar.

MORE CHALLENGING

The winner in this year's elite category is Heidilee Muhammad, 27.

Heidilee, not a new face in the championship, said the race this year was more challenging and tougher.

"This year it was more challenging as the route was longer, furthermore we had to swim ...the foreign competitors were also great," the Sabah-born competitor told Bernama.

The locals were familiar with Heidilee or 'Dino'. His team had won the championship for four consecutive years from 2004 to 2007 before PIC was changed into an individual championship in 2008.

When asked the reason why he came back to the championship without fail, the Royal Malaysia Navy man said: "It is peaceful here, good for vacation...can forget about problems in the city."

Heidilee won the challenge in three hours and 30 minutes. He also won the overall PIC's champion crown and pocketed RM7,000 cash.

Meanwhile PIC director Rob Stott said the objective of making the event more challenging this year was achieved when many contestants had to drop out midway through the championship particularly during the swimming part.

"Out of 10 women who participated in the elite category, only three continued the race, seven of them dropped out during the swimming event. Ten of the men in the elite category also dropped out during the swim.

"It's the reflection of people's ability, we did not make any selection and the task was more than they anticipated," he said.

Stott said PIC's degree of challenges would be increased from year to year in the effort to draw those who like endurance sports and tough challenges.

"For a fact, we know they are those who do not come because they think PIC is too easy for them," he said.

BOON FOR LOCALS

PIC is always a boon for locals as this is the time where they could expect 'a windfall'.

Villager Shafie Zaki, 33, of Kampung Perhentian, said the PIC enabled the locals to earn some extra money before the monsoon season in October until January.

"This is the time where the villagers can set up food stalls and provide boats for rents for the visitors," he said.

-- BERNAMA

Source:

Malaysia National News Agency BERNAMA.COM

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PRESS CONFERENCE 2010

Perhentian Island Challenge 2010 press conference for was held succesfully on Monday, 4th Oct 2010 at BuBu Resturant in Kuala Lumpur. The event was officiated by Y.B Datuk Abdul Rahin bin Dato' Mohd Said, Pengerusi ,Jawatankuasa Pelancongan, Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Terengganu and was covered by various media including our official boradcaste, Astro Arena.

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