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As the Year of the Pig comes to an end, spare a thought to those open-minded types who bought themselves a little pet piglet. Some pet stores cashed in on the Pig Year and sold specially bred miniature pigs. Other pet-store owners turned out to be big fat fibbers. One Shanghai couple bought a little pig, which grew to become 135 kg. They kept it too, because they loved it so much but keeping a pet pig on the 20th-floor gives new meaning to living high on the hog. Chinese horoscope experts say 2008 - the Year of the Rat - is about conservatism and practicality. Here's a rundown on your Chinese sign and my predictions in 2008. My general prediction: All is well. RAT (1938, 60, 72, 84, 96) Naturally clever and loves a challenge. Rats love to work alone but the truly successful ones let others into their schemes. Work with others and you will win gold. OX (1937, 49, 61, 73, 85, 97) Good leaders, hard-working but can be stubborn. Maybe work on seeing the other point of view and you won't lock horns as much as you did this year. TIGER (1938, 50, 62, 74, 86, 98) Fearless, can-do people with many projects buzzing in their minds. Need to calm that over-active mind of yours to better understand the best strategy. Try meditation. If that doesn't work, drink more beer. RABBIT (1939, 51, 63, 75, 87) Likable and compassionate nature, however an aversion to conflict means putting important issues on the backburner. Face your fears and move on. | 
