Today's Top Stories Sunday, February 20, 2011
| The Lakers nearly traded their entire team for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then basketball's best player. Carmelo Anthony isn't Kareem. | | Afrika Owes was a star in Harlem, a smart girl who earned her way into an exclusive prep school. She also has a very different side. | | Best hot dogs? Dominick's Hot Dog Cart. You may be thinking, How is this hot dog truck different from all others? We'll tell you. | | Last August, a database ranked L.A. teachers by their effectiveness over a seven-year period. N.Y.C. should follow suit. |
| | | | News | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Editors Picks  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aries | | | Week ahead: The full moon has an influence with your personal life; make allowances for those you love. Love: Tread carefully when you approach a sensitive topic. Career: When you help someone else achieve their goals it can move you one step closer to yours. Money: Keep a tight rein on finances. Key words: Be positive. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Cancer | | | Week ahead: This is a busy week. You can expect some successes as well as frustrations. Love: If you have personal issues to get to the bottom of, don't be too hard on yourself. When it concerns love or friendship, it takes two. Career: Avoid people who waste your time with ridiculous questions. This is a powerful week so use your time wisely. Money: Hard work brings rewards. Key words: Face challenges head on. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Libra | | | Week ahead: Mostly this is an amicable week regarding the people you interact with, but stay alert to what they are doing. Love: Don't get involved with personal politics; see a situation for what it is. Career: Express yourself on a professional level to gain respect. Money: When you consider money options, watch what others do. Key words: Keep your expectations of a certain outcome realistic. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Capricorn | | | Week ahead: If someone tells you what they think about a situation, don't take it personally. Love: This is a romantic time, but don't let your own self-doubts get in the way of what could be a heartfelt moment. Career: Be ambitious and go after what you want. Money: It makes good money sense to be proactive about money matters - take control. Key words: Listen to your instincts. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Taurus | | | Week ahead: Venus has an impact on your life. The people you meet have a big influence. Love: If you have trouble getting your point across to a lover or friend, be heard and understood. Career: Try to stay clear of people who are intent on wasting your time. Money: Get ready to think on your feet. Key words: Stay focused on your ambitions. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Leo | | | Week ahead: More than likely, people will not move at your speed this week. Love: Venus in your love zone bestows a certain charm on you that is almost impossible to resist. Career: If something takes you by surprise, think on your feet. Money: A fresh start is possible with money. Key words: Plan your words carefully. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Scorpio | | | Week ahead: With a full moon in the business sector of your life, something can be initiated or terminated around this time. Love: There's always an opportunity to learn more about someone. Career: Lighten up; don't take a situation too seriously. Sometimes, events can seem worse than they actually are. Money: Get your budget in order. Key words: Nothing is out of the realm of possibility. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aquarius | | | Week ahead: If you hit a setback, stop and do some self-analysis before you finalize a course of action. Love: Venus is close by; get ready to meet love head on. This is a good time to get your love marketing plan in order. Career: Be a forerunner at work to show others you know your business. Money: Be businesslike. Key words: Stay calm and in control. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Gemini | | | Week ahead: Even though this week presents challenges, it ignites your ambitions. Love: This is a good week to communicate your feelings especially if it concerns work and love. Career: Before taking a stand with someone, put yourself in their shoes to get a different perspective. Money: An unexpected fresh start with money can happen. Key words: Don't take no for an answer. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Virgo | | | Week ahead: Discussions with loved ones are possible, with you being the person everyone turns to. Love: Moon madness can have you overthinking love and personal matters. Career: There's an opportunity to make friends at work that will be beneficial for the future. Money: Beware of impulse spending; the joyful feeling of a frivolous moment can be short-lived. Key words: Update your personal image. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Sagittarius | | | Week ahead: Life is progressing; be positive about the future. Love: Follow your feelings and don't be so guarded with your heart. You can be lucky in love over these next few months. Career: With career decisions, if you don't have all the facts, pay attention to your intuition. Money: News of money is on the way. Key words: Prepare to initiate change in your life. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Pisces | | | Week ahead: There are many influences this week that can help you solve a dilemma. Love: This is a good time to make amends with someone you've been at odds with, especially a friend. Career: Don't stress about something that's not within your control. Money: If you need advice, keep in mind that the final decision is yours to make. Key words: Make the most of opportunities. | | | | |