CELEBRATE THE "YEAR OF THE RAT" IN 2008!
For those who are not familiar with Chinese astrology, the most recent "Year of the Rat", began on February 7, 2008.
In western culture, (synonymous with the "rat race"), it's surprising indeed that the appearance of this redoubtable rodent is so unwelcome, except perhaps on Halloween.
This light-hearted lens is dedicated to all things "rat" -- be it "rat cheese", "ratafia", or "ratatouille"!
I DON'T MIND THE RAT RACE BUT I COULD DO WITH A LITTLE MORE CHEESE! (Image Credit: shalulu9@flickr.com)
2008 - THE YEAR OF THE RAT
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 of 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!
ANCIENT ASTROLOGY - THE YEAR OF THE RAT
The Year of the Rat: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
Young and old will appreciate this colorful cast of characters!
Amazon Price: $12.44 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Chinese Animal Powers 2008 Calendar: The Chinese Zodiac in the Year of the Rat
For those who want to learn all about the 12 animals that comprise the Chinese Zodiac.
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Celebrating Chinese New Year: An Activity Book
Everyone loves a party...including the charming rat!
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Snarling Tiger, Dirty Rat: A Short and Nasty Guide to Embracing Your Inner Beast
A tongue-in-cheek look at what really makes the rat tick!
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Larry Sang's Chinese Astrology & Feng Shui Guide 2008: The Year of the Rat
Great gift for fortune-tellers and Feng Shui lovers!
Amazon Price: $14.75 (as of 07/10/2009)
IT'S AN HONOR TO BE BORN A RAT!
Rats have been given a bad rap in Western Culture, judging from pejorative terms like "He's a Rat Fink!", or "I don't give a Rat's Ass what you think!"In China, the rat is a respected intuitive creature, synonymous with courage and an enterprising character. Rats know how to come up with solutions, take care of themselves and others without problems.
Besides being curious and intelligent with a vivid imagination, rats are very lively and need oodles of attention (mental and physical stimulation).
To sum it up, the positive side of the rat personality includes being easy-going, smart, magnetic, quick witted and well-liked! On the flip side, rats have also been known to be a tad cool, calculating, selfish, and protective when they're not in top form.
What motivates Rats? You guessed it -- money and status. Occupations particularly suitable for people born in the "Year of the Rat" include: spy, psychiatrist, writer, politician, laywer, engineer, accountant, detective, actor and pathologist.
"Earth Rats" (those born in 1948 and 2008), are said to be very honorable folk who love to do things around the home and enjoy a stable life. Although a titch stingy with their moolah, they are cheerful with friends although are prone to stress.
For more on the little known life of ratties, and what to expect from these ripsnorting rodents in 2008, don't hesitate to check out what makes a rat tick!
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Note: Persons born within the following date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Rat":
Feb. 18, 1912- Feb. 5, 1913
Feb. 5, 1924 - Jan. 24, 1925
Jan. 24, 1936 - Feb. 10, 1937
Feb. 10, 1948 - January 28, 1949
Jan. 28, 1960 - Feb. 14, 1961
Feb. 15, 1972 - Feb. 2, 1973
Feb. 2, 1984 - Feb. 19, 1985
Feb. 19, 1996 - Feb. 6, 1997
For those who love tidbits of trivia, Canada is home to oodles of beavers, bears, and bugs ..but it's also home to more than two million "rat" folks.
GANESHA AND THE RAT
Ganesha is the Hindu God of Knowledge, Intelligence, Scholarship and Good Luck. As Lord of Success and Victory of Adversity, he symbolizes the unity of the Small Being, (man), with the Great Being (elephant).Ganesha is often shown riding on a rat's back or attended in some way by a rat. Since rats are seen as being capable of gnawing their way through most things, the rat symbolizes Ganesh's ability to destroy every obstacle, a perfect companion for "Ganesh, The Remover of All Obstacles".
Like the elephant, he can pass through the thickest growth of wild forest by uprooting everything in his path. And, like the rat, he can also slip through the narrow spaces and thick walls. And, the Atman (soul), symbolized by the rat, is capable of hiding itself behind the inscrutable shape of illusion, and finding a place of solace within the mind and heart of every being.
WHAT DO THEY SHARE IN COMMON?
Claude Monet (19th C. French impressionist painter)
First US President - George Washington
HRH Prince Charles
RIPSNORTING RAT QUOTATIONS
1. "Quoth Hudibras, 'I smell a rat; Ralpho, thou dost prevaricate." (Part i. Canto i, Line 489, Hudibras, Samuel Butler, 17th century poet)2. "By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation." (Edmund Burke, 18th century Irish statesman)
3. "The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath." (W.C. Fields, American comedian, 1880-1446.
4. "You dirty, double-crossing rat." (James Cagney, American actor, 1889-1986.
5. "The success of the Rat Pack or the Clan was due to the camaraderie, the three guys who work together, and kid each other, and love each other." (Sammy Davis Jr., American entertainer, 1925-1990)
6. "ratt-rime - Originally, a rhyme or piece of poetry used in killing rats. The term...came to mean halting metres, doggerel, a tirade of nonsense. [Jamieson]The fanciful idea that rats were commonly rhymed to death in Ireland arose probably from some metrical charm or incantation used there for that purpose. [Nares]"
The Word Museum - The Most Remarkable English Words Ever Forgotten, Jeffrey Kacirk, Simon & Schuster, 2000, p. 157)
7. "We all love the environment but we have placed creatures above people. A rat is a rat." (Sony Bono, American musician, 1935-1998)
8. "I'm taking my rats. Those are my friends for the tour. Thelma and Louise. They're so cute". (Santiz Pink, American singer, b. 1979)
9. "The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat." (Lily Tomlin, American actress/comedian, b. 1939)
10. "You learned the two greatest things in life, never rat on your friends, and keep your mouth shut." (Robert De Niro, American actor b. 1943)
11. "You can't be friends with a squirrel. A squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit." (Sarah Jessica Parker, American actress, b. 1965)
12. "I wouldn't mind the rat race - if the rats would lose once in a while." (Tom Wilson, American cartoonist, 1931-1978)
13. "This is me. I think it's apparent that I need to rethink my life a little bit. I can't help myself. I... I like good food, ok? And... good food is... hard for a rat to find!" -- Remy (Rat), quote from "Ratatouille" movie.
14. "He who dislikes the cat, was in his former life a rat." -- Anonymous
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Insert credit: "Templeton Rat" (Tom Wilson, cartoonist)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM SOME RAMBUNCTIOUS RATS
Rat
A classic cult favorite - Warning: sly verbal wit may cause intense stomach cramps.
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Mattel Ratatouille Little Chef Remy
For those who can't cook but love toys!
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Gold Year of the Rat Coin
A collectible Gold Year of the Rat Coin.
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Size Large Original Rat Fink / Ed Roth T Shirt, New, Ships within 24 hours
The original "Rat Fink" t-shirt!
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone
Meet "Frog Belly Rat Bone" - junkyard dog and King/Protector of a magical box filled with specks.
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
CUDDLY CRITTER COLLECTION
Me...photogenic?
I spy with my little eye ...
The snooze cruise?
A black sheeep?
I dare ya!
Rats rule!
THE RODENTIA REPOSITORY
Rats: Complete Care Guide
For those who've always wondered about how to ensure you have a heathy happy rat living in your home.
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Training Your Pet Rat (Training Your Pet Series)
If you want to teach your rat how do high-fives and spin on command, this is your book, (although there's precious little on how to train them to keep their litter-box clean!)
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
RATS! (Fun & Care)
Ever wanted to know how to cuddle and communicate with a rat, not to mention how to avoid heatstroke with a domesticated rodent?
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
The Proper Care of Fancy Rats
Rat lovers will appreciate this colorful five-star rated guide to fancy rats the world over!
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
The Rat: An Owner's Guide toa Happy Healthy Pet
A best-of-breed beginner's book for owners of ratties and ratinas, and a great source of information about rat illnesses.
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
2008 - YEAR OF THE RAT
- LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR RAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!
- Ever wanted to know about the Rat People in your life...can you spot them?
- SO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 2008?
- Well, here's lots of things to keep an eye on or put on your agenda for 2008.
- FAMOUS RAT PEOPLE
- So smarty pants, who are some famous rat people you know, and what personality does not get along well with these rodents?
- SYMBOL OF GOOD LUCK AND WEALTH
- Rats are revered in ancient Asian cultures...and why not, they're symbolic of good luck and wealth!
- WANNA KNOW MORE ABOUT RAT FOLK?
- If the world economy is going to boom in the Year of the Rat, you might want to have a few financial friends with large ears and a nose for the best cheese in town!
- SIGN UP FOR THE "RAT RACE" IN 2008!
- What better way to celebrate the "Year of the Rat" than by signing up for the "Rat Race" in 2008!
- RAT RACE - URBAN ADVENTURE
- For those who like something more than showing off in front of other gym rats!
- GOLD BULLION COIN - YEAR OF THE RAT 2008
- Give this unusual gift to all your "Year of the Rat" friends and family members in 2008!
- YEAR OF THE RAT GIFTS
- Exotic t-shirts and gifts for all those gym rats, rug rats, and rat-pack people you know!
- CHINESE HOROSCOPE - RAT
- A great place to find out who are all those ripsnorting "Rat" folks and what makes them tick.
- A RAT'S VIEW OF VALENTINE'S DAY
- Love is in the air...and so is the fertile rat's nose for a good thing!
- RAT DAILY FORECAST
- Terrific way to find out what all those "rats" have in store for them today; and if you're another member of the zodiac, don't fret...check out your horoscope as well!
- FAT RAT WINE 2008
- "Fat Rat Wine 2008" - the only giggling grapes you should serve on any fine rattie occasion!
- GUNG HAGGIS FAT CHOY!
- Gung Haggis Fat Choy - The annual Robbie Burns Chinese New Year Dinner celebration held in Vancouver, British Columbia of course.
- 2009 YEAR OF THE YANG EARTH RAT
- 2008 is not the 'Year of Any Animal Will Doozy' ...but rather the "Year of Wu Zi"!
I SMELL A RAT!
Do you smell a rat?
A rat with attitude?
It's a Rat-O-Lantern silly/
What are you looking at?
This rodent's favorite holiday -- Halloween!
A scurvy bilge pirat of course!
Those ratarazzi are everywhere!
It's the best beer in town bozo!!!
2008 YEAR OF THE RAT - THINGS TO MAKE A RODENT HAPPY!
Asian Zodiac Poster Year of the Rat: Birth Years 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008
Decorate your cubby hole, work station or wailing wall at home with this crazy critter!
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Asian Zodiac Coffee & Tea Mug Year of the Rat: Birth Years 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008
Coffee or tea will never be the same again!
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Asian Zodiac Watch Year of the Rat Born 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Asian Zodiac (2-PACK) Greeting, Birthday, Gift Card Year of the Rat Born 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008
Ah c'mon don't be a rat ...at least give them a card!
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Ratatouille
For rats who've visited Paris, love wine, or just adore French cuisine.
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT RATS AND NEVER DARED TO ASK!
According to the Google search engine there are no less than 123 million web pages devoted to one of the most reviled members of the animal kingdom (according to Western philosophers, scientists and theologians), the "rat".Did you know that rats have oodles of stamina and strength? Why they can swim three days without taking a break, mate and produce a litter of 60 or 70 offspring in one year not to mention survive nuclear radiation!
Believe it or not, Amazon.com has 200,137 book references to rats.
Of course the humble name "RAT" can refer to many things:
- Rope Access Technology which is great if you want to avoid getting your knickers in a knot, or a Robust Audio Tool if you're into multicasting mirth and mayhem all over the place!
On the other hand, maybe if you want to run around in circles you can sign up for The Rat Race held every year in the Land of Beavers, Bugs and Blue Rodeo.
Of course, if one is of the babyboomer vintage, one might even recall the mellow music of "The Rat Pack" - Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Joey Davis. Today's hip generation are more likely to trip the light fantastic with the "The Lava Rats" (a trio of hard-rocking surf musicians from California), Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets, tunes from the RAT (Reject All Tobacco) Pack, hot dance numbers from the Jamaican reggae artist, Red Rat or The Sound of Rat - A Hip Hop Musical Spoof performed by Theatre Inconnu.
So you're not a bookworm, you've got two left feet and can't hold a tune, and to top it off, you're a dweeb when it comes to new technology. Well perhaps you'd care to befriend the Black Rat Snake. It's Canada's largest (tree-dwelling) snake (2.5 m. in length), found only in Ontario (also known as God's country), all the way down to the Eastern U.S. as far as Texas (where they use them for target practice).
If that doesn't grab your fancy, why not visit Rat's Nest Cave a carboniferous underground limestone cavern beneath Grotto Mountain just outside of Canmore, Alberta.
Silver screen buffs might watch "Rat" (a family comedy, with the unforgettable tagline, "He might eat maggots and live in a cage but he's still our Dad", or "One Rat Short", (the 2006 Cannes short film winner), or Disney's animated cartoon, Ratatouille (Rat-a-too-ee).
OH RATS BOOKSHELF
Rats! The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Trivia buffs and curious folk will love this one!
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
The Story of Rats: Their Impact on Us, and Our Impact on Them
All you ever wanted to know about 'rattus norvegicus'.
Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 07/10/2009)
Rats: Observations on the History and Habitat of the City's Most Unwanted Inhabitants
A great bedtime book before your next visit to the Big Apple!
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Rat: How the World's Most Notorious Rodent Clawed Its Way to the Top
For those who don't like "Top Dogs" or "Queen Bees".
Amazon Price: $17.12 (as of 07/10/2009)
The Rats Are in the Cheese: One Hedgehog's Political Journey
A delightful satire about the ailing American tax system.
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
(Cartoon by Ian Marsden)
2008 - YEAR OF THE RAT HOROSCOPES
- FIND YOUR ANIMAL AND HAVE SOME FUN!
- Rodents have it made this year, but there are lot of other animals in the barnyard of life with lots to look forward to in 2008!
- LUNAR NEW YEAR OF RAT
- Check your chart and find out what's in store for you in the Lunar New Year of Rat.
- HOROSCOPE OF THE MONTH
- An intriguing place to keep up with all the horoscope happenings for those lunar-minded animal astrologers.
A vintage varmint on the loose? (Image Courtesy of Julie Wilson@flickr.com)
YEAR OF THE RAT INVESTMENT PROSPECTS
If you need a financial forecast, ask a Feng Shui master!Feng Shui is popular across East Asia; it relies on movements of the cosmos as well as placement of physical objects (be it doors, windows, and furniture) and arrangement of space for facilitate a "flow of wealth".
Those who believe in this ancient wisdom and practice also use it to improve their wealth, health and personal relationships.
But for those looking for a leg up in the market might want to pay attention to prognostications of the following pundits.
Vincent Koh, a Feng Shui Master in Singapore suggests that "the rat will become aggressive at the tail end of the year and its underlying water element will cool the stock market."
Raymond Lo, a Feng Shui Master in Hong Kong expects that industries linked to earth and metal signs (property, mining and gold) will flourish during the "Year of the Rat". He predicts that stock markets will be soft this year, as a strong water element affects the fire of the markets, which means a lot of correction in 2008.
One regional brokerage house, CLSA, issued a Feng Shui client note which predicted that the stock market would rise from May to August and that the U.S. dollar would remain weak.
On the other hand, those looking for the answer as to who will win "Euro 2008", the "Summer Olympics in Beijing" or the upcoming U.S. presidential elections...might be well advised to consult the stars in the heavens above before placing their bets!
BLESS THOSE BOOMTOWN RATS AND THEIR RAT TRAP!
RATATOUILLE
"Ratatouille", is a traditional French stewed vegetable dish (which is considered most unpalatable to the average American tongue and far too difficult to pronounce, especially for those with a southern drawl or a country twang).All of which suggests why the folks from Disney Pixar films decided to make a funny feature entitled, "Ratatouille - Rat-a-too-ee" about a rat named "Remy" who dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes. Our hero has only a few problems to contend with 1) getting lost in a sewer, 2) finding out his cooking idol has kicked the bucket, 3) befriending an unusual ally, a Parisian restaurant garbage collector, and 4) overcoming the rat-hating world of humans.
"Ratatouille" is recommended for those who love limp veggies, subtle humor, heart-warming rodents or mirthful movies that almost won an Oscar!
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"Ratatouille" now available in DVD or Blu-ray format from Disney Pixar Films.
RIDICULOUS RATTY STUFF
- THE RATTY DICTIONARY
- Don't know what an "aquafrenzy" is...well then, it's time to consult "The Ratty Dictionary"!
- ROTUND RAT COSTUME
- Crazy critter costumes for any birthday party, networking event, or retirement roast.
- KING RAT (SONG)
- For those who appreciate the best of an indie rock band named "Modest Mouse".
RATS TO RATATOUILLE!
"Remy" the haute-cuisine-loving rat, and hero of Disney's animated feature film, "Ratatouille - Rat-a-too-ee" might have made it onto the label of Ratatouille Chardonnay wine to have been released jointly by Disney, Pixar, and American consumer retail giant, Costco. But, as fate would have it, the product had to be pulled from the production line in the face of stiff criticism from California winemakers and opponents of under-age drinking.Perhaps this leaves the door open for these funny folks to get in touch with another group of American grape gurus, Cellar Rat Wine Merchants, or perhaps the Red Rat Craft Brewery in the United Kingdom, to provide a whole whack of free movie passes to all their patrons!
And if all this doesn't knock your socks off, maybe you'll be impressed by the fact that the Annals of Improbable Research, (who award the "Ig Noble Prize" honoring some of the strangest scientific research of the year), gave the prize for linguistics to a group of scientists who found that rats are unable to tell the diffrence between a person speaking Japanese backwards and someone speaking Dutch backwards. Moral to this sad scientific story: Make sure the rat you buy can speak English!
OTHER RATS YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT!
Try a sip of Black Rat Cider!
A well-dressed rat naturally!
Do you really want to join the Rat Race?
A boombox rat?
Remy the Rat from Ratatouille.
Avoid Pack-Raticus if at all possible!
A lab rat at work!
Time to hug a Rugrat!
The One Eyed Rat Pub of course!
Keyboardis Ratula - a rare breed indeed!
They make a whole lotta noise!
A Love Rat?
A couple of groovy rats!
Welcome to New York - home of the Kingrat!
Beware of the Black Rat Snake!
Member of the Rat Puck.
Yup, you heard me right...5,000 lbs. of aged gouda!
I think I smell a rat!
RIPSNORTING RAT PARAPHERNALIA!
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DAZZLING DESTINATIONS FOR RAT-LOVERS
Those born in the "Year of the Rat" will be pleased to know they have plenty of rat-friendly landmarks to visit this year.Judging from the plethora of rat-inspired placenames and geographic features in the USA, Americans share a deep affinity with these rambunctious rodents.
So without further ado, here are some rather fine places to plop down:
Populated Places:
-- Rat, Ohio
-- Ratamosa, Texas
-- Rat Farm, California
-- Ratliff, Kentucky
-- Rat Row, Ohio
-- Ratscat, New Mexico
-- Ratsville, Ohio
-- Rats Windmill, New Mexico
-- Ratto Winery, California
-- Ratto Landing, California
-- Rat Trap Gap Trailhead, California
Landmarks That Pay Tribute to the Humble Rat
-- Big Rat Lake, Alaska
-- Cactus Rat Mine, Utah
-- Lake Rat Bois, Louisianna
-- Little Rat Creek, Wyoming
-- Mt. Rat, Connecticut
-- Pack Rat Canyon, Nevada
-- Pack Rat Mine (found in Colorado and New Mexico)
-- Pack Rat Spring (found in Arizona and Oregon)
-- Pack Rat Well, Arizona
-- Pack Rat Hill, Arizona
-- Rat Butte (summit), Oregon
-- Rat Bayou, Louisianna
-- Rat Branch (stream), Tennessee
-- Rat Creek (found in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Oklahoma, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming)
-- Rat Farm Pond (lake), Idaho
-- Rat Farm Lake, Minnesota
-- Rat Hill, (summit), California
-- Rat House Lake, Minnesota
-- Rat Island (found in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Washington)
-- Rat Key (island), Florida
-- Rat Lake (found in the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming)
-- Rat Mountain, Colorado
-- Rat No. 1 Dam, Wyoming
-- Rat Pond (swamp), Florida
-- Rat River, Wisconsin
-- Rat Rock Cove, California
-- Rat Root Lake, Minnesota
-- Rat Root River, Minnesota
-- Rat Run (stream found in the following states: Indiana and Illinois)
-- Rat Spring, (found in Idaho and Utah)
-- Rat Spring Branch (stream), North Carolina
-- Rats Branch (stream), Texas
-- Rats Nest Gulch, Idaho
-- Rats Valley Creek, Wyoming
-- Rattrap Creek, Virginia
-- Rat Trap Spring, Nevada
-- Tarred Rat Creek, Virginia
THIS IS NO RUN-OF-THE-MILL RODENT!
Funny Year of The Rat Calendar Print
Celebrate with a Rat Party for every month of the year!
Price: 5.24
THERE'S A RAT IN THE KITCHEN...
The Chop Shop - Basil the Rat (in my Kitchen)
New exclusive video from the Choppy Shoppers. Boshed together for my family, they're big fans of Fawlty Towers, hope you all like it! A lot of people have been asking what we use to make all this crap so...(deep breath) Sonic Foundry Sound Forge Ulead Video Studio 9 Akai MPC 2000 Arkaos VJ Lots of beer n fags.
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WHAT WERE THEY THINKING OF???
A young traveller recently returned from a Rumania, (and incidentally home to that venal vampire, Vlad the Impaler).And, believe it or not, apparently people in this country love to brush their bicuspids with Rodent Toothpaste (fortified with fluoride of course!)
Possible tagline..."Recommended by Big Cheeses!
DAZZLING DIVERSIONS FOR THE RAT-CHALLENGED.
LENS OF THE DAY - A VERY BIG THANK YOU!
I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the editorial and technical team of Squidoo, many talented lensmasters of this site, and of course, the enthusiastic visitors to this light-hearted lens about the humble rat -- all of whom have made this award possible on January 10, 2008. -- H.R.H. Quipping Queen & Empress of Eccentricity FEEDBACK FROM RIPSNORTING RODENTS AND OTHER CRITTERS WELCOME.
Skull Junkie wrote...
IT'S AN HONOR TO BE BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE RAT ! As a fellow rat I agree !
Posted January 17, 2009
M_S_Beltran wrote...
Very cool... I teach a world myth course to elementary-age homeschoolers, and in one unit we do research on our Chinese astrology animals... I am going to put your lens down as a resource in my hand outs. Nice job!
Posted November 06, 2008
collin248 wrote...
No joke rats have been given a bad rap in the western world. I live in Alberta Canada and rats are illegal here. Thats right Alberta is the only place in the world that is rat free.
Posted September 03, 2008
sudever wrote...
Welcome to the 'Global Group - Everything from Anywhere' Group
( http://www.squidoo.com/groups/global )
5 stars for your great lens, learned a lot about the Chinese calendar!
Posted June 16, 2008
beachbum_gabby wrote...
I'm not born in the year of the rat but I'm still lucky on this year.
Posted June 10, 2008
Kaiconnection wrote...
Great information about us Fellow Rats!!
What an exciting year for all who are Rats and all who are involved with Rats!
I wish great prosperity to you all!
Posted June 05, 2008
rwoman wrote...
Thanks for adding your lens to the Cream of Squidoo. It's great.
Posted April 23, 2008
Evelyn_Saenz wrote...
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Posted April 09, 2008
SemperFidelis wrote...
This lens could use an option to buy Disney's Ratatouille! Blessed by a Squid Angel! :o)
Posted March 11, 2008
HomePlanDesigner wrote...
I had a great time reading your lenses, especially because I am rat myself.. 5 stars
Posted March 05, 2008
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Posted February 27, 2008
Interesting information about the speciallity of the year 2008 in chinese where they CELEBRATE THE "YEAR OF THE RAT" IN 2008!
Posted February 21, 2008
serina wrote...
This is by far one of the most creative lenses I've ever seen. I adore this. Thank you for your efforts.
Serina..yes I'm a rat. :)
Posted February 20, 2008
Great information about the year of rat and the chineese astrology.Thank you.
Posted February 18, 2008
Han wrote...
I never realised one could write so much information on the Year of the Rat!
My friend is a Rat and just had a baby daughter who's also a Rat (they're 36 years apart). :)
Posted February 14, 2008
earsringing wrote...
Hey i was born on the year of the rat! I definitely agree with the information laid on this lens! 5-stars for you! I have a lens on ear ringing that provides information for tinnitus.
Posted February 14, 2008
totalhealth wrote...
nice lens, lot of information about rats specially this year of the rats.
Posted February 14, 2008
Evelyn_Saenz wrote...
I'm sending you some virtual Valentine's Day Adjectives and Heart Shaped Waffles for such a great Valentine's Day Lens.
Posted February 14, 2008
