The year of the Fire Dragon lasted from January 31, 1976 through February 17, 1977 and followed the severe bear market low in 1974.

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This demo showcased an epic battle between a fire-breathing dragon and a brave knight.

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At the center of the Skylanders universe are cartoon monster heroes, including the fire-breathing dragon Spyro, who has already starred in several of his own games.

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After bounding through a tough Year of the Rabbit, we anticipate the Year of the Dragon will breathe fire back into Chinese markets in 2012.

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The year is 1964, the place is a Catholic school in the Bronx, and the problem is that Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep), the resident dragon, is breathing fire.

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Belua is a rather unassuming 2000 power creature for 4, but this frisky fire bird is all about supporting a dragon deck.

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Also, for fun: John Osbon, founder of Osbon Capital Management, recommends a trio by Steig Larsson: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl who Played with Fire and The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

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Later in the game, the bullseye targets turned into monsters, and a dragon snapped at me from the table, breathing fire.

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In the world of architecture, this week Vietnam unveiled the world's largest dragon-shaped bridge -- and it actually breathes fire!

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Reports from the event suggest that it featured an impressive armada of more than 300 lavishly-apparelled vessels, and her leading barge contained a moving mechanical dragon -- complete with men dressed as monsters, casting fire towards the spectators on the riverbank.

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