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Yayasan Pendidikan Getsempena Banda Aceh merupakan sebuah Yayasan yang bergerak di bidang pendidikan yang berkonsentrasi untuk memajukan pendidikan khususnya di Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.
Sampai dengan saat ini Yayasan Pendidikan Getsempena telah mendirikan 5 Sekolah Tinggi di Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, yaitu :
1.    STKIP Bina Bangsa Getsempena Banda Aceh.
2.    STIKes Getsempena Lhoksukon.
3.    STIKes Bina Nusantara Idi Rayeuk.
4.    STIKes Bina Bangsa Kuala Simpang.
5.    STKIP Bina Bangsa Meulaboh.

Yayasan Pendidikan Getsempena Banda Aceh membutuhkan tenaga staf dengan posisi:
1.    Pimpinan Redaksi Kampus.
2.    Senior Reporter Kampus.

Persyaratan Umum :
1.    Bersedia bekerja penuh waktu (Full Time).
2.    Tidak sedang terikat kontrak kerja dengan instansi atau lembaga lain.
3.    Memiliki pengalaman di bidang Jurnalistik kampus.
4.    Memiliki visi dan misi untuk memajukan dunia pendidikan.
5.    Memiliki loyalitas dan kedisiplinan yang tinggi.
6.    Memiliki kemampuan Layout dan Editing gambar.
7.    Mampu memberikan training kepada mahasiswa/I untuk menjadi penulis atau wartawan kampus.
8.    Diutamakan yang berdomisili di Aceh.

Lamaran kerja dan CV dikirimkan via E-MAIL ke alamat :
hr@stkipgetsempena.com

Lamaran diterima paling lambat tanggal 31 Desember 2009
Untuk informasi lebih lanjut dapat dilihat di : www.stkipgetsempena .com

Until now, traffic is a powerful tool to increase popularity, sales, etc., so as good or as good as any website or blog that you created when without any visitors must be zero results. This is a challenge for people who are just starting a business online or bloggers (including me hehehe). For that you need to know a bit about how to increase traffic on the new blog is created either through the process of paid or free, this time the way in which the free course hehehe, this article includes four important steps you should take to begin to generate traffic to your blog.

1. Have a unique article
Search engines will see the entire contents of blogs on a regular basis and are generally looking for a blog / site with new articles and fresh. Therefore, it is important to have fresh articles and high quality that will eventually be indexed faster by search engines

2. Having relevant keywords
Any article posted is a good idea to include keywords and phrases relevant to the topic related to your blog. This will improve our website ranking on search engines. When people visit the blog, the high quality of existing content will make people spend more time on the blog / your website and eventually buy the products or services offered on your site

3. Sending your blog URL to Search Engine
Submitting your URL to search engines is an important step to get more visitors for your blog will appear in search engines.

4. Exchange links with your blog / website that has a PageRank
Exchanging links with popular sites and related blogs as an effective way to drive traffic to your blog, you can get the traffic (the traffic) coming to your blog through other sites that have been linked

By following 4 simple steps to increase your web site traffic above, you will realize that by improving traffic on the newly created blog is not so complicated as imagined.

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The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non-Governmental Organization (UMCOR-NGO) (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a nonprofit organization that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world.  UMCOR-NGO’s Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Officer to support operations and project implementation in the organization’s main office, Banda Aceh.

Location:  The position is based in the Banda Aceh office
Reports to: Operations Manager
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience

General Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the HR Officer will support the overall HR functions of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). He/she will implement personnel policies and procedures and would educate and advise all UMCOR staff on UMCOR’s personnel policies and related Human Resource procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Employment Contract, Job Description and Notice Letter
• Prepare employment contracts and job descriptions with inputs from Program Managers;
• Prepare extension and renewal of employment contracts;
• Prepare notice letter when required;
• Prepare all HR related documents for contract termination;
• Update staff contract extension list
• Provide advance alerts to Management for contracts that are reaching their respective end dates;
• Maintain files of all original contracts and notice letters;

Recruitment
. Revise and post job advertisements;
. Assist in short-listing applicants;
. Make appointments with shortlisted candidates;
. Assist in the interview process;
. Conduct reference checks of identified candidates;
. Prepare offer letter, employment contract and other employment documents;
. Maintain files of all original contracts and other employment documents;

Jamsostek and Insurance
. Register all new staff to Jamsostek in liaising with Finance Department;
. Be the focal person for all Jamsostek and insurance company related claims and questions;

Payroll
. Give input to finance on staff update for monthly payroll;
. Submit copy of new contracts to Finance;

Staff Profiles, Contact List and Emergency Contact List
. Update staff contact list and emergency contact list  on a monthly basis;
.  Maintain and update staff profile data;

Monthly Time Sheet and Annual Leave
. Be in charge of collecting all monthly timesheets of national staff for payroll purpose;
. Be in charge of collecting all monthly timesheet of international staff for submission to HQ;
. Keep track of all annual leave of national and international staff;
. Liaise with staff and Senior Management to ensure strong communication and coordination of all staff leave;

Disciplinary Measures
.  Prepare warning letters and/or dismissal letters upon request of Management;

Training
.  Find opportunities for staff training following requests of Management;
. Liaise with training institution and Admin Assistant to provide training for staff;
. Participate in planning staff capacity building as required;

International Staff Personnel Files
.  Maintain and update international staff personnel files (timesheet, contract, JD, leave request, performance appraisal) in liaison with Admin Assistant);

Reporting
. Prepare a periodic report to Head of Mission/Finance Director/Operational Manager as requested;

Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Head of Mission.

Qualifications:
. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Human Resources Management;
. Familiarity with HR compliance with Indonesian labor law is strongly preferred;
. Good knowledge of MS. Excel;
. Ability to prioritize and carry out assigned tasks;
. Strong organizational skills and ability to take initiative;
. Ability to communicate in spoken and written English is required;
. Previous experience with international NGOs is strongly preferred;
. Team player with a strong work ethic;

To apply: Please send a cover letter and CV/resume in English to: recruitment@umcor.or.id or by post at UMCOR Indonesia Mission Office, Jl. Fatahillah No. 29 Geucu Iniem, Banda Aceh 23239, Indonesia. Deadline for application: 24th December 2009.  “Application for HR Officer” should be written in the upper left corner of the envelope or as a subject of your e-mail. Please no phone calls.  Only applicants selected for an interview for the position will be contacted.  Thank you for your interest in UMCOR-Indonesia.

Best Regards,

Angeline Tandiono
Human Resources and Operations Manager
UMCOR Indonesia
Jl. Fatahillah No.29 Geuceu Iniem – Banda Raya
Banda Aceh 23239
Tel/Fax: (+62 651) 45072
Mobile: +62 89 847 009 88
Email: angeline@umcor.or.id

We are The Veterinary Medicine College of Syiah Kuala University is developing the project concept for The Comprehensive Assessment of Septicemia Hemorragica / Epizootica Disease for Better Control and Eradication Effort in Aceh.

This aimed to seek various radical obstacles and formulating the program concept in reducing and controlling the transmit-able disease which fatal endemically among ruminant (domesticated cattle and Buffalo) in Aceh. The disease is one of big major problems in livestock sector development. This will supporting the Aceh Government’s program in self-meat sufficient at 2012 with reducing the death livestock due to the disease.

If you are interested to learn more, we’ll love to give you the TOR or brief project concept. Now we need fund to implement this activity. We would like to offer you the concept and sometime will available at anytime you need to talk further about the idea.

Thank you very much.

Surya Al-Qamar, DVM
The Animal Health Practitioner / Livestock Development Consultant
Veterinary Medicine College of Syiah Kuala University
Darussalaam, Banda Aceh. Indonesia.
+62816344338

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SSX The ever popular SSX is now in its fourth edition as snowboarding contains to grow in popularity. The pace and terror experienced as you career down the mountain side in pursuit of the best time, is so realistic. The Wii offers a different level in control due to the exclusive motion recognition system, where a small movement can send you off track and out of control. There are also a number of different modes, including the new career mode, which allows you to build up your status and cult following off the mountain. Partnerships with a number of leading snowboarding equipment retailers have been incorporated into the game, to give a life like feel.

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Wii Game Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz The next addition to the Super Monkey Ball series, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz is one of the new brand of games to take full advantage of the increased gaming experience of the Wii. AiAi and his friends take on a vast array of puzzles and party games, where they can jump and run at the flick of the controller. The games are played in virtual 3D which further enhances the playing experience, and gives you a better feel for the environment. The added variety of games compared to the earlier Super Monkey Ball franchise packages further increases the attractions of this offering.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent is the fourth in the Splinter Cell series, which has taken in a number of dangerous missions. This mission is perhaps the most difficult, with experienced agent Sam Fisher under pressure to infiltrate a gang and stop a potentially devastating terrorist attack. Going under cover you are required to fight tooth and nail to halt the attack, taking a number of calculated risks to meet you end. A mixture of strategy and shoot’em up this game is not simple, and you will need to decide how far you can push things without blowing your cover too early.

Foreplay describe sexual activity that occurred prior to sexual or inter-course. Most sex experts in the field stated that the term is slightly less precise, because it does not mean anything other than warm up before having sex which is the main event.

Women need to know also that much more needs partners and enjoy a touch of eroticism as age increased. In fact he was not always ready for sexual intercourse. Both men and women, foreplay is something that more than half the joy in sexual activity. Here are five guidelines you should foreplay know.

1. Sex starts from the brain
Start thinking about the times when intercourse and tell your thoughts in a brief to the graphic and your partner if you can. Phone or a short note does not interfere with your work, but can be a powerful erotic stimulant. Please send a rose to her office.

2. Note the detail Romanesque
Prepare a somewhat romantic atmosphere. This is particularly useful for couples, and aroused the desire for sex. Usually, the aura of a woman appeared at the time atmosphere around him is very touching her heart. To make sure the room is warm enough, light support your romance. Note also the other side of the bed where you sleep.

3. Do not rush
Do not passionate enthusiasm, do not start with a kiss directly on the sex organs. If the activity directly to the target sex was not good for couples, especially women. Because women are usually somewhat longer than men horny on. For that she needs to warm up more to arouse sexual desire. Some say she was like a diesel engine, long hot summer but when it’s hard to come down.

4. Give her orgasm
Many women do not experience orgasm during sex. Some women who experience orgasm several times far more likely to have an orgasm the second or third during sex if they’ve been there.

Order female partner can feel the orgasm is recommended to warm up longer to have intercourse when his condition had actually been at the right time and ready.

5. Discover the erotic zones
Women usually directly to the penis. Whereas men have nipples, the scrotal sac and sensitive. Similarly, the sensitive woman who is not only the vagina but also her breasts, neck, inner thighs and even armpits. The more sensitive areas of a touch or stimulate the climax will get more maximum.

A dedicated hosting service, dedicated server, or managed hosting service is a type of Internet hosting in which the client leases an entire server not shared with anyone. This is more flexible than shared hosting, as organizations have full control over the server(s), including choice of operating system, hardware, etc. Server administration can usually be provided by the hosting company as an add-on service. In some cases a dedicated server can offer less overhead and a larger return on investment. Dedicated servers are most often housed in data centers, similar to colocation facilities, providing redundant power sources and HVAC systems. In contrast to colocation, the server hardware is owned by the provider and in some cases they will provide support for your operating system or applications.

Availability, price and employee familiarity often determines which operating systems are offered on dedicated servers. Variations of Linux (open source operating systems) are often included at no charge to the customer. Commercial operating systems include Microsoft Windows Server, provided through a special program called Microsoft SPLA. Red Hat Enterprise is a commercial version of Linux offered to hosting providers on a monthly fee basis. The monthly fee provides OS updates through the Red Hat Network using an application called yum. Other operating systems are available from the open source community at no charge. These include CentOS, Fedora Core, Debian, and many other Linux distributions or BSD systems FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD.

Support for any of these operating systems typically depends on the level of management offered with a particular dedicated server plan. Operating system support may include updates to the core system in order to acquire the latest security fixes, patches, and system-wide vulnerability resolutions. Updates to core operating systems include kernel upgrades, service packs, application updates, and security patches that keep server secure and safe. Operating system updates and support relieves the burden of server management from the dedicated server owner.

Bandwidth refers to the data transfer rate or the amount of data that can be carried from one point to another in a given time period (usually a second) and is often represented in bits (of data) per second (bit/s). For example, visitors to your server, web site, or applications utilize bandwidth as the traffic moves from your server to the Internet and vice versa. Connectivity refers to the “access internet providers” that supply bandwidth, or data transfer rate, through various connection points across a network or footprint to one or multiple data centers where dedicated servers are housed.

Bandwidth measurements are defined (standards use) as the following:
* First – 95th (measured using average bits and speed of transfer)
* Second – Unmetered (measured in speed or bits)
* Third – Total Transfer (measured in bytes transferred)

95th Method: line speed, billed on the 95th percentile, average or peak usage, refers to the speed in which data flows from the server or device. Line speed is measured in bits per second (or kilobits per second, megabits per second or gigabits per second).

Unmetered Method: The second bandwidth measurement is unmetered service where providers cap or control the “top line” speed for a server. Top line speed in unmetered bandwidth is the total Mbit/s allocated to the server and configured on the switch level. For example, if you purchase 10 Mbit/s unmetered bandwidth, the top line speed would be 10 Mbit/s. 10 Mbit/s would result in the provider controlling the speed transfers take place while providing the ability for the dedicated server owner to not be charged with bandwidth overages. Unmetered bandwidth services usually incur an additional charge.

Total Transfer Method: Some providers will calculate the Total Transfer, the measurement of actual data leaving and arriving, measured in bytes. Measurement between providers varies, though it is either the total traffic in, the total traffic out, whichever is the greater or the sum of the two.

One of the reasons for choosing to outsource dedicated servers is the availability of high powered networks from multiple providers. As dedicated server providers utilize massive amounts of bandwidth, they are able to secure lower volume based pricing to include a multi-provider blend of bandwidth. To achieve the same type of network without a multi-provider blend of bandwidth, a large investment in core routers, long term contracts, and expensive monthly bills would need to be in place. The expenses needed to develop a network without a multi-provider blend of bandwidth does not make sense economically for hosting providers.

Many dedicated server providers include a service level agreement based on network uptime. Some dedicated server hosting providers offer a 100% uptime guarantee on their network. By securing multiple vendors for connectivity and using redundant hardware, providers are able to guarantee higher uptimes; usually between 99-100% uptime if they are a higher quality provider. One aspect of higher quality providers is they are most likely to be multi-homed across multiple quality uplink providers, which in turn, provides significant redundancy in the event one goes down in addition to potentially improved routes to destinations.

Bandwidth consumption over the last several years has shifted from a per megabit usage model to a per gigabyte usage model. Bandwidth was traditionally measured in line speed access that included the ability to purchase needed megabits at a given monthly cost. As the shared hosting model developed, the trend towards gigabyte or total bytes transferred, replaced the megabit line speed model so dedicated server providers started offering per gigabyte.

Prominent players in the dedicated server market offer large amounts of bandwidth ranging from 500 gigabytes to 3000 gigabytes using the “overselling” model. It is not uncommon for major players to provide dedicated servers with 1Terabyte (TB) of bandwidth or higher. Usage models based on the byte level measurement usually include a given amount of bandwidth with each server and a price per gigabyte after a certain threshold has been reached. Expect to pay additional fees for bandwidth overage usage. For example, if a dedicated server has been given 3000 gigabytes of bandwidth per month and the customer uses 5000 gigabytes of bandwidth within the billing period, the additional 2000 gigabytes of bandwidth will be invoiced as bandwidth overage. Each provider has a different model for billing. As of yet, no industry standards have been set.

To date, no industry standards have been set to clearly define the management role of dedicated server providers. What this means is that each provider will use industry standard terms, but each provider will define them differently. For some dedicated server providers, fully managed is defined as having a web based control panel while other providers define it as having dedicated system engineers readily available to handle all server and network related functions of the dedicated server provider.

Server management can include some or all of the following:
* Operating system updates
* Application updates
* Server monitoring
* SNMP hardware monitoring
* Application monitoring
* Application management
* Technical support
* Firewall services
* Antivirus updates
* Security audits
* DDoS protection and mitigation
* Intrusion detection
* Backups and restoration
* Disaster recovery
* DNS hosting service
* Load balancing
* Database administration
* Performance tuning
* Software installation and configuration
* User management
* Programming consultation

Dedicated hosting server providers define their level of management based on the services they provide. In comparison, fully managed could equal self managed from provider to provider.

Administrative maintenance of the operating system, often including upgrades, security patches, and sometimes even daemon updates are included. Differing levels of management may include adding users, domains, daemon configuration, or even custom programming.

Dedicated server hosting providers may provide the following types of server managed support:
* Fully Managed – Includes monitoring, software updates, reboots, security patches and operating system upgrades. Customers are completely hands-off.
* Managed – Includes medium level of management, monitoring, updates, and a limited amount of support. Customers may perform specific tasks.
* Self Managed – Includes regular monitoring and some maintenance. Customers provide most operations and tasks on dedicated server.
* Unmanaged – Little to no involvement from service provider. Customers provide all maintenance, upgrades, patches, and security.

Note: The provider will continue to maintain security on the network regardless of support level.

Dedicated hosting server providers utilize extreme security measures to ensure the safety of data stored on their network of servers. Providers will often deploy various software programs for scanning systems and networks for obtrusive invaders, spammers, hackers, and other harmful problems such as Trojans, worms, eggdrops and crashers (Sending multiple connections). Linux and Windows use different software for security protection.

Providers often bill for dedicated servers on a fixed monthly price to include specific software packages. Over the years, software vendors realized the significant market opportunity to bundle their software with dedicated servers. They have since started introducing pricing models that allow dedicated hosting providers the ability to purchase and resell software based on reduced monthly fees.

Microsoft offers software licenses through a program called the Service Provider License Agreement. The SPLA model provides use of Microsoft products through a monthly user or processor based fee. SPLA software includes the Windows Operating System, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint and shoutcast hosting, and many other server based products.

Dedicated Server Providers usually offer the ability to select the software you want installed on a dedicated server. Depending on the overall usage of the server, this will include your choice of operating system, database, and specific applications. Servers can be customized and tailored specific to the customer’s needs and requirements.

Other software applications available are specialized web hosting specific programs called control panels. Control panel software is an all inclusive set of software applications, server applications, and automation tools that can be installed on a dedicated server. Control panels include integration into web servers, database applications, programming languages, application deployment, server administration tasks, and include the ability to automate tasks via a web based front end.

Most dedicated servers are packaged with a control panel. Control panels are often confused with management tools, but these control panels are actually web based automation tools created to help automate the process of web site creation and server management. Control panels should not be confused with a full server management solution by a dedicated hosting provider.

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YEAR OF THE TIGER

The Tiger is said to be lucky vivid, lively and engaging. Another attribute of the Tiger is his incredible bravery, evidenced in his willingness to engage in battle or his undying courage. Maybe he’s so brave because he is so lucky. But the Chinese say a Tiger having a Tiger in the house is the very best protection against the evils of fire, burglary.

Years of the Tiger

Tiger Years are third in the cycle and recur every twelfth year. The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Tiger year actually begins.

THE SIGN OF THE TIGER
Tigers do not find worth in power or money. They will be completely honest about how they feel and expect the same of you. On the other hand, they seek approval from peers and family. Generally, because of their charming personalities Tigers are well liked. Often, failing at a given task or being unproductive in his personal or professional life can cause a Tiger to experience a depression. Criticism from loved ones can also generate this type of Tiger reaction. Still, like all felines, Tigers always land on their feet, ready for their next act in life, pursuing it with unyielding energy and hunting it infallibly.

Tigers are also incorrigibly competitive – they simply cannot pass up a challenge, especially when honor is at stake, or they are protecting those they love. Tigers are unpredictable and it would be unwise to underestimate their reactions. They may appear cool, but they have the Big Cat’s instincts to pounce at a moment’s warning. Natural leaders, they have a strong sense of their own dignity, and if they find

themselves in the ranks, they can be stubborn and obstinate. In positions of power they can be difficult though stimulating bosses. Tigers are intelligent, alert, and farsighted. They have their fingers on the pulse. Good strategists and tacticians, they often have a hidden agenda. As long as they do not risk their luck too often, and keep their restless nature under control, their tactics usually pay off in life.

TIGER FACTS
People born in the year of the Tiger share certain characteristics. The Tiger sign is an abbreviated way of characterizing that individual’s personality. Following are features associated with the sign of the Tiger.
Third in order, Chinese name – HU, sign of courage
Hour–am-4:59am Month–February
Western counterpart—Aquarius

CHARACTERISTICS
Courage, Vehemence, Self-Reliance, Friendliness, Hopefulness, Resilience, Vanity, Disregard

IN YOUR ELEMENT
The characteristics of the Tiger are tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth overlaying a 5-year cycle of characteristics on the original 12-year cycle.

THE METAL TIGER 195O AND 2010
The Metal element gives the Tiger its sharpness in action and speed of thought. Tigers born in the Metal year like to stand out in a crowd. With an inspiring assertiveness and competitive demeanor, they determine their goals and then do anything necessary to achieve them. This good-looking character sometimes suffers from mood swings and temper tantrums. The Tiger can be known to jump to conclusions or to act too quickly without weighing the options or understanding the consequences. This is a flaw Tigers must learn to curb.

THE WATER TIGER 1902 AND 1962
The Water element gives the Tiger a soothing characteristic making this breed a bit more tranquil. Their ability to consider feelings and ideas from other people makes them quite sensible and understanding. They are also born with a great intuitive power, which gives them accurate and excellent judgement. The Tiger is a bit indecisive, a habit of nature born of his routine of watching and waiting before leaping. Sometimes too, Tigers get caught sleeping or daydreaming, prohibiting them from going for the goals they initially set out to accomplish.

THE WOOD TIGER 1914 AND 1974
The Wood Tiger is more adaptable to working with others and therefore does not demonstrate the typical “take charge” attitude of other Tigers. The Wood element adds stability, giving him warmth of character that draws people in and makes the Tiger a popular person. They are not selfish creatures and will give their time, attention or possessions to anyone in need. These Tigers bring a solid practicality to any problem. They can control their urges to completely take over, letting others do the work. They must be aware of their slightly volatile tempers and short attention spans, and not let those characteristics get the best of them or cause them or their loved ones undue pain.

THE FIRE TIGER 1926 AND 1986
Eccentric and dramatic, Fire Tigers are aglow with passion and verve. They are outgoing, expressive and look on the bright side of things. They have the Tiger’s natural ability to lead others and are able to excite others simply with their own gift of enthusiasm. They can be funny and have great senses of humor. Tigers are powerful speakers and have the ability to command and persuade crowds through speech. Their own seemingly endless supply of energy can make them appear a bit dramatic, and it may make them more sensitive to cautious or down-to-earth approaches in others.

THE EARTH TIGER 1938 AND 1998
Earth Tigers are realists and tend not to get caught up by their own enthusiasm and excitement. They have a stout and sincere sense of responsibility that other Tigers haven’t quite cultivated and are not so easily distracted. These Tigers take life a little easier and have the ability to focus for longer periods of time, which in turn brings them success through continued effort. Earth Tigers must be careful not to take life too seriously and must remember not to lose their senses of humor or to ignore the needs and feelings of others.

HEALTH AND HOME

HEALTH
Tigers tackle everything in their lives in brief bursts of energy, collapsing afterwards in a heap of exhaustion. Normally they are soon back to full strength, but their approach can cause their long-term health to suffer. They should take it a little easier and learn to pace themselves to keep active longer and to prevent early burnout. They are blessed with flexibility and recover quickly from illness or pain. They owe it to themselves to relax a little. Along with the fitness of their long-term health, Tigers must be aware of how they react to and are affected by the consequences of their tempers. A Tiger’s meanest enemy is the damage he can inflict upon himself in the midst of a temper tantrum.

AT HOME WITH THE TIGER
Tigers take pride in being different than others and generally illustrate their originality best in their homes. Tigers can utilize their atmosphere with color and light. A Tiger’s home will be filled with exotic treasures from trips past and will include items such as Tibetan prayer mats or African carvings, confirming their desire to travel to distant places.

CAREER AND FINANCE

THE TIGER ON THE JOB
A quickness and an alert intelligence make Tigers fast learners. Tigers need a challenge. Add this to them being easily bored and it explains why Tigers tend to change careers more often than other Chinese Animals. Some Tigers don’t change their occupations frequently enough and thus tend to juggle jobs all at the same time. Most Tigers are natural born leaders who perform best knowing they are working towards positions of power and influence.

MONEY AND THE TIGER
Tigers depend on luck. They like to spend money, and also to share it. They can be quite impulsive spenders because they know they can always make more. Somehow, as luck would have it, they discover the end of the rainbow just before complete bankruptcy. They are willing to lose a fortune in their lifetime, if it means they will wind up with two.

TIGER CAREERS
Those born in the Year of the Tiger share the same kinds of goals and objectives in life. The occupations best suited for the Tiger are listed below:

TIGERS MAKE EXCELLENT
Actors
Comedians
Chauffeurs
Musicians
Race Car Drivers
Pilots
Artists
Writers
Flight Attendants
Travel Agents
Advertising Agents
Office Managers

CONGENIAL BUSINESS PARTNERS
Whether Tigers are compatible with their business partners depends on whether their signs are harmonious or antagonistic to those of their business partners. Considering the congruity of their own characters and the characters of their business partners can also be very useful.

Tigers ruled by Benefit From Are Antagonistic to
Metal Earth Dogs Fire Oxen
Water Metal Pigs Earth Snakes
Wood Water Tigers Metal Roosters
Fire Wood Horses Water Rats
Earth Fire Dragons Wood Monkeys
Leisurely activities and pleasures

LIKES AND DISLIKES
Since Tigers are born under the same Animal Sign, they often share likes and dislikes. Following are similar likes and dislikes of the Tiger personality.

TIGERS LIKE
Color Preference: Mid-green
Gems and Stones: Ruby, Diamond, Cat’s Eye
Suitable Gifts: Exotic cookbooks, travel guides, sports gear, mystery or crime novel, extreme sport lessons
Hobbies and Pastimes: Amateur theater, extreme sports, loud parties, intriguing vacations
Tigers Dislike: Not getting enough recognition for their efforts. Being inferior to others at work, impolite people

THE TIGER ON VACATION
Tigers like to live on the edge, to travel long distances conquering thrills and fears along the way. Never the homebody, Tigers prefer activity and excitement to relaxing days by the ocean reading a good book. They leave on a whim and return when they are ready to plan their next vacation. Action-filled getaways are sure to get a Tiger away for a long time!

FRIENDS AND ENEMIES
Tigers, born under the third Animal sign of the Chinese Zodiac, have the ability to lift the spirits of even the most depressed or lonesome individual they meet. Because of that attitude, Tigers have no problem making new friends. Actually, a Tiger person without a friend is quite miserable and sad. Like the Dragon, the Monkey, and the Rat, Tigers are most comfortable surrounded by friends and family.

As friends, Tigers are exceptionally warm and incredibly generous with their time, attention and money. Friends are always welcome in a Tiger’s home and will most often be greeted with a cup of coffee, an ear, a tissue, an open mind and an open wallet. Few friends could be as caring and affectionate, as quirky and surprising, or as genuinely interested as the Tiger.

Compatible Friends
Best Friends: Horses and Dogs
Mortal Enemy: Monkeys

TIGER PARENTS AND BABIES
Tiger parents are quite similar to the characters of their wildlife counterparts. They will walk through fire to protect their children or to defend them to others. As warm and affectionate as they are, they can become fierce and defensive when their kids are at stake. They lavish their offspring with treats and spoil them with generosity. Tiger parents can be fun as kittens, playing family games and getting great enjoyment from it. On the whole, they enjoy their children’s company, having a good laugh and sharing a funny joke. Still, adult Tigers will become enraged if one of their children has gone too far, or is disrespectful. As open-minded and liberal as they are, they will not, under any circumstances, tolerate bad manners, or a lack of respect for other adults.

They take their role as parents very seriously, and they believe in the value of a good education. When their kids are small, Tigers like to tell them tales and read them stories. They like to talk about their childhood experiences, and use their stories to instill moral lessons or any ethical feelings. Tigers are decidedly convinced to make themselves the very best role models for their children that they can be.

TIGER INFANT AND CHILD
Tiger babies and children are cheerful children with a zest and passion for life that ignites their curious nature. Boys will and girls alike will enjoy the competitiveness and athleticism sports require. From an early age, Tiger children can’t pass on a dare or a challenge. Intelligent and friendly, Tiger children carry a curiosity about life and their environment. In class, they are apt to enjoy and do better at subjects that give them the ability and creative freedom to express themselves.

TIGER PARENT/CHILD KINSHIPS
Some parents immediately click with their children and others find they will never have a close relationship, no matter how hard they try to make it happen. Following are the compatibility ratings between Tiger parents and their children.

Tigers with Under the same roof Compatibility Rating
Rat put time into it for maximum effect **
Ox difficult *
Tiger look at life the same way ***
Rabbit smooth sailing ***
Dragon principled parenting ****
Snake going different directions *
Horse similar outlook ****
Sheep loving relationship **
Monkey pretty divided *
Rooster separate ideas *
Dog strong bonds and deep friendship ****
Pig to get the good you’ll survive the bad ***
*uphill struggle **some complications ***easy bonding ****on the same wavelength

LOVERS AND SPOUSES

THE TIGER LOVER
Tigers are incredibly sexy people, beautiful to most people and sensually romantic. They are spontaneous lovers who never lose their creative spark or flare for an evening of passion. They offer their partner a hint of danger and exhibit a curiosity for the unknown.

MARRIAGE
Once a Tiger has committed himself to you, he can tend to want to dominate or lead you. This is a natural nurturing mechanism and must be kept under close watch to avoid complete control. For the negative effects a Tiger can have on

his partner, there are a zillion positive things he will bring to the relationship. Trust, passion, politeness and spontaneity are only a few characteristics of the Tiger mate.

THE TIGER LOVE PARTNER
Tigers love excitement and need someone who can keep up with all they want to do and see. His partner must also be able to stand the mood swings, the ups and downs, the good with the bad. Chinese horoscopes are very specific about which partnerships have the potential to be successful in love and in business. Yet, though destiny can point us ion the right direction, we must still make all efforts to maintain loving relationships. Following is a brief description of how a Tiger will affect a relationship with other Animal signs.

PARTNERS IN LOVE

Tiger*Rat
Lots of friendship, but many temper tantrums will blur the good times.

Tiger*Ox
This is one of the worst possible pairings…that’s probably why you are so drawn to each other.

Tiger*Tiger
You are both so dominant and creative you are bound to ignite each other’s curiosity.

Tiger*Rabbit
This is another good match.

Tiger*Dragon
A brave combination plenty of fire to keep you interested.

Tiger*Snake
You are on completely different paths that aren’t worth crossing.

Tiger*Horse
You are destined for an exciting life together.

Tiger*Sheep
Not enough openness to try to keep it together.

Tiger*Monkey
You’ll aggravate each other to death!

Tiger*Rooster
Little communication causes big issues.

Tiger*Dog
You are a winning combination…admiration and respect fuel this partnership.

Tiger*Pig
Humor and friendship make this partnership a success!

Love Partners at a Glance
Tigers with Tips on Togetherness Compatibility
Rat value each other’s opinions **
Ox striking tantrums *
Tiger to much mind changing **
Rabbit differences are similar ***
Dragon a great partnership ***
Snake don’t go for it *
Horse good match ****
Sheep marriage won’t work **
Monkey pretty frustrating *
Rooster make a decision or leave **
Dog stable and affectionate ****
Pig humor keeps you together ****

COMPATIBILITY RATINGS:
*dispute **keep working at it ***intense sexual attraction ****angelic

EAST MEETS WEST

ARIES TIGER
Volatile and active, these people are whirlwinds who must enjoy open spaces and a lot of activity. Feeling pinned down to one decision or one destination is an Aries Tiger’s worst nightmare. These people are generous and brave as well as deeply passionate people.

LIBRAN TIGER
These Tigers play fair and value justice in their everyday lives. They are known to flail in their own personal decision-making efforts.

TAUREAN TIGER
More down-to-earth than other Tigers, these people are practical and will finish tasks they start. They work well under pressure and can maintain their workloads through amazing efforts. They are passionate in their partnerships and provide stability to their loved ones.

SCORPIO TIGER
This is the most intense Tiger of them all. Scorpio Tigers are deeply emotional and sensitive people, extremely focused on the task at hand. They are strong-willed and motivated and don’t like contradiction.

GEMINI TIGER
These people like to move about freely. They yearn to see new places and to meet new people in their travels. They are quirky, funny, intelligent and lively and are more comfortable being the life of the party than being a guest there.

SAGITTARIAN TIGER
These Tigers have a great appetite for life and thrust themselves into everyday of their lives. They are mostly extroverts who enjoy being out and about in strange places. They also like to be spontaneous and often jump to conclusions before weighing the consequences.

CANCERIAN TIGER
The Cancerian Tiger is a romantic individual who is sensitive and tenderhearted. This character needs a loving, honest relationship to thrive.

CAPRICORN TIGER
These people work long, hard hours to achieve the level of success they believe they are destined for. Their career will always be the most important thing in their lives, with love and relationships following a close second and third.

LEONINE TIGER
This Tiger expects the respect he believes he deserves. He works hard for his status and position and commands a certain presence when he enters a room.

AQUARIAN TIGER
These Tigers ignore the rules and regulations of society and choose instead to focus on matters of the heart. They tend to forget about the emotions involved in these matters, which causes them to seem harder and less sensitive.

VIRGO TIGER
These Tigers can be pretty picky when it comes to choosing a partner. They have an eye for detail that can cause them to be a little neurotic at times.

PISCEAN TIGER
Quite sensitive and kind, these Tigers are a bit more reserved than most. They are patient and loving and often supress the fiery passions that can accompany the Tiger personality. Once they decide they want a partner, they will stop at nothing to get him or her.