The Rooster in the Year of the Tiger 2010

Year 2010 is almost similar to last year's situation. Fortune is complicated, therefore it is an auspicious year. Experience more unfavorable than favorable months. Unlike last year, there were lucky stars and guardian angels to bless you. But this year, none of these blessings are indicated. As much as possible, always try be extremely attentive in your career or professional undertakings. You must strive harder in all works to reach your expectation especially in those unpleasant months. In the business and financial point of view, you need more efforts to make them work. Always try to find a good way to solve the financial problems. Stay away from those unlawful means of business activities, big losses foreseen. As for your health condition, there is a sign to feel discomfort in some months. But it is manageable through medical check up and medication. But however, health of your love ones can cause you concern and attention. Family matters will take up most of your time. For your own safety and the safety of your family members, matters of security measures must always be exercise. Strong advise, again like last year, limit yourself from attending funeral or cemetery activities. Traditionally speaking, doing charitable deeds can minimize bad sign. There will be an on and off cycle in your love life. Unwanted acquaintance or illicit affairs should be avoided in order to save your love relationship. Emotional differences will easily provoked your love and romance, mutual understanding and consideration needed this year.

Why is a square boxing area called a ring?

Well i never thought about it before, but come to think of it, yeah why is it called a ring, when in fact its shape is a square. Well I happened to read an issue regarding about this one.

The answer is that "ring" was first applied to to the boxing area but to the spectators who formed a ring around the combatants, according Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Although hand to hand combat was probably invented by the first 2 year old boy to discover he had a younger sibling, the first public matches took place in early 18th century England. These were bare-knuckled affairs with no time limit, no ropes and no referees. The winner was the last man standing. The ring of bloodthirsty fans formed an enclosure for the pugilist.

Although sanctioning bodies mandate the size of boxing rings, professional wrestling has no such requirement. In many venues, the same ring are used for boxing and wrestling. Amateur wrestling is done on mats laid across a floor. Ironically, the action in amateur wrestling is demarcated by a circle, yet it isn't called a ring. That's probably why the most common slang term for the ring in professional wrestling is "the squared circle".