In search of more sales, tech company iRiver has coated their Mplayer a Chinese friendly gold to produce a Limited Edition, Year of the Mouse product.

Each one is individually numbered and comes in a limited edition box but it’s only available in China.

Via Gizmodo

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Squat Magazine suggests ten things to do for the fast approaching Chinese New Year, which for 2008 is the Year of the Rat.

Their suggestions include ‘Eat like there’s no tomorrow‘ and ‘Get a new outfit‘. Nothing like dieting or saving money in case you’ve made those your New Year’s resolutions then!

The actual day is Thursday 7th February with celebrations in London’s Chinatown taking place on the following Sunday 10th February.

Ten Things To Do for Chinese New Year

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Following on from last year’s Year of the Pig Li Xi are these Year of the Rat Li Xi from Design Night.

Celebrate 2008 with these limited-edition modern red envelopes! This year’s zodiac animal, the Rat, is a sign of leadership, charisma and order. These envelopes are perfect for Chinese New Year on February 7th.

The design was inspired by the ancient craft of papercuts, an original art form created in China.

These are available online only, are sized at 4 inches x 2.85 inches.

Get Year of the Rat Li Xi from Design Night

Via Coolhunting

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