https://community.element14.com/members-area/w/documents/5224/celebrate-the-year-of-the-ox---lunar-new-year-on-the-element14-communityen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/members-area/w/documents/5224/celebrate-the-year-of-the-ox---lunar-new-year-on-the-element14-communityThu, 11 Feb 2021 15:09:21 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:c8a35349-e182-4d25-be35-46397f70745ecstantonhttps://community.element14.com/members-area/w/documents/5224/celebrate-the-year-of-the-ox---lunar-new-year-on-the-element14-community#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by cstanton on 2/11/2021 3:09:21 PM<br /> <h1>Happy Lunar New Year !<span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/115x115/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-53/8535.contentimage_5F00_195401.png"><img alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/01/53/8535.contentimage_195401.png-114x114.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=vr3wX9IrkvuDfJKYpr0uUPqAvEJaICpAFnzHQfheBLM%3D&amp;se=2026-09-20T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=wKWGAhsKxwPMiHt9BTAc7Q==" style="max-height: 114px;max-width: 114px;" /></a></span></h1><p style="margin:0;">This year of the zodiac ushers in the Year of the Ox.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h1>Putting the Ox before the Cart</h1><p style="margin:0;">People have often said I&#39;m a bit bullish, if you&#39;re the type of person to follow the lighthearted nature of zodiac signs you might put credence of that down to the fact that I&#39;m a Taurus in the alternative astrological star signs. Future predicting is more something I put down to trend charts and graphs created from empirical data and behaviours rather than tea leaves and where the Earth is in situation to the planets though!</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">In the Chinese zodiac though, it&#39;s no surprise that the Ox is similarly associated with diligence, dependability, strength, determination and faithfulness - and attaching great importance to learning and education!</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">Each year the zodiac also associates an element with the animal, and this year is no exception being the year of the <strong>metal </strong>Ox, hardworking, and popular among friends - what better for a Community?</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h1>The Best Career for the Ox ?</h1><p style="margin:0;">You will probably not be surprised here, but if you&#39;re an Ox, you make a good Engineer...</p><blockquote class="jive-quote"><p style="margin:0;">As the symbol of hard work, Ox people always work hard at everything and stick to finishing it. Possessing a serious and responsible attitude toward work, they can come up with different approaches to their task.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">With a keen eye for details and an admirable work ethic, they are competent in such careers as agriculture, manufacturing, pharmacy, mechanics, <strong>engineering</strong>, draftsmanship, artistry, politics, real estate, interior design, painting, carpentry, or quarry work.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">With a stubborn temperament, they find it easy to bear stress and tension, and they are reluctant to reveal themselves to others. Proper relaxation and regular short trips will benefit the Ox. <em><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/ox.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Source.</a></em></p></blockquote><h1><span style="color:#3d3d3d;">Celebrate with Us</span></h1><p style="margin:0;">You have seven days! As part of the celebrations of this time of the year, every member of the element14 Community should be receiving a gift for each day they log in for the next seven days, a red envelope badge containing rewarding points to their account.<span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/107x109/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-53/5482.contentimage_5F00_195402.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/01/53/5482.contentimage_195402.png-106x109.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=BgHsgkRXZuqR2J0KewJKK%2FSzl%2BhM3NfskyPPn%2FpR1Ac%3D&amp;se=2026-09-20T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=5BocMDxhpDGsZxJbzuFeUg==" style="max-height: 109px;max-width: 106px;" /></a></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">In the spirit of this year marking the sign of the Metal Ox in astrology that doesn&#39;t shy away from hard work, and studies, join us in learning what you can about Engineering and Technology with the <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/">Tech Spotlight</a> and <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/">Essentials</a> courses!</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">Head over and check out five different Essentials and Tech Spotlights such as:</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/w/documents/20710/the-difference-between-silicon-and-gan-semiconductors">The Difference Between Silicon and GaN Semiconductors</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/w/documents/20714/basics-of-zener-led-schottky-shockley-step-recovery-tunnel-varactor-crystal-and-avalanche-diodes">Basics of Zener, LED, Schottky, Shockley, Step Recovery, Tunnel, Varactor, Crystal and Avalanche Diodes</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/w/documents/20713/3d-high-speed-flexible-and-biodegradable-pcb-innovations">3D, High-Speed, Flexible, and Biodegradable PCB Innovations</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/w/documents/20708/the-difference-between-a-system-on-a-chip-soc-a-system-in-a-package-sip-and-a-computer-on-a-module-com">The Difference Between a System on a Chip (SoC), a System in a Package (SiP), and a Computer on a Module (CoM)</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/w/documents/20709/setting-up-the-new-io-link-communication-protocol-in-industrial-applications">Setting up the new IO Link Communication Protocol in Industrial Applications</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/5177/element14-essentials-sensors-vi">Automotive Sensors for Electric Vehicle Applications</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/5148/element14-essentials-semiconductors-i">Semiconductors I GaNFETs for Power Conversion</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/5135/element14-essentials-tools-test-equipment-ii">Source Measure Units</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/5105/element14-essentials-connectors-v">Connectors V High-Speed Connectors</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/learn/learning-center/online-learning/essentials/w/documents/5070/element14-essentials-optoelectronics-i">The Basics of Optocouplers</a></li></ul><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">And comment below with which Tech&#39; Spotlight or Essentials course you&#39;ve preferred, enjoyed, or give us your feedback on them, and you&#39;ll earn the Year of the Ox Badge!</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">This badge can be earned from the 12th of February to midnight on the 17th of February UK GMT!</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h1>Happy New Lunar Year!</h1><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lunar new year, chinese new year, year of the ox</div>