Today's Top Stories Monday, August 29, 2011
| Millions of commuters face a morning disaster, blackouts stretch into a third day and the cleanup kicks into high gear. | | The city did well. Three cops did better. This wasn't about a storm that wasn't as bad as we were told, just the city at its best. | | Analysis: Note to pols - too much is better than not enough. Or as mom always said, better safe than sorry. | | Oudin, 9-28 for the year, simply wants to forge some stripe of positive momentum, remember what it's like to win again. |
| | | | News | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Editors Picks  | |  | So long, Irene! Pictures from the hurricane that threw a major scare at the East Coast. |  | Heckuva job, Bloomy! No, really! Mayor's better-safe-than-sorry plan wins praise, even from his critics. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aries | | | Confidence is an admirable trait. When you act with certainty, people stand up and take notice. You trust yourself, and don't feel it necessary to try to please everyone. This is a powerful position that you can use to move ahead with your deepest desires. Money and opportunity go hand-in-hand over this period. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Cancer | | | Life is about compromise. It is important to keep the scales even and deal with others at the highest level of integrity. There is an enormous amount of power in the act of giving. If you have not already learned this universal lesson, opportunities will come your way to confirm it. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Libra | | | Clear the decks, hold calls and cancel appointments that are not urgent. Your mind will race from one important issue to the next this week, so prepare for a whirlwind of thoughts. Don't get swept away by your agenda. While trying to accomplish everything, don't forget someone important. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Capricorn | | | You can advance your career and make more money, but don't allow haste to undermine the quality of your work. You may need to seek out advice. If the topic of conversation is professional, consult the people who have the skills you need. Always trust your intuition, Capricorn. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Taurus | | | Romance moves into a new phase, so you will want to be on your best behavior. If you want to experience a more intense love, leave emotional baggage behind. You may be reminded of a past situation, but don't make a rash judgment; stop and take a closer look. Keep in mind that everyone is different and even a similar situation can have another outcome. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Leo | | | If workplace demands keep you from giving family members your undivided attention, find another way to show support. If you can't physically be there, then try another means of communication. Rather than ignoring a loved one, assist them from afar. You'd be amazed to know how much a phone call or text could make their day. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Scorpio | | | Clear the decks, hold calls and cancel appointments that are not urgent. Your mind will race from one important issue to the next this week, so prepare for a whirlwind of thoughts. Don't get swept away by your agenda. While trying to accomplish everything, don't forget someone important. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aquarius | | | Your skills and determination are in demand. You could advance professionally the next few months. However, there could be numerous alternatives. You may be required to put in extra hours and not have as much time as you'd like to make a decision, so be ready to cancel a social engagement. Think things through and decide what you really want to do. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Gemini | | | Don't ignore your own sensible advice and listen to other people. With life as hectic as it is, you will need to move with precision and caution. When you are distracted, it can cause you to do something out of character. Keep your mind on what you are doing at all times and life will be relatively hassle-free, Gemini. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Virgo | | | Live the way you want. But remember that your choices also affect other people. If things aren't going according to plan, think of it as an opportunity to walk a different path and reinvent yourself. Although change may be disconcerting, that doesn't necessarily mean it is negative. You are entering a new chapter of life. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Sagittarius | | | It's time for action that will put you in the spotlight. Be ready to think on your feet and act fast. Life continually alternates between order and chaos. Maintaining the status quo provides a feeling of normality. Don't get too comfortable because chaos is due to return. Stay on your toes and prepare to enjoy a flurry of activity. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Pisces | | | Life is certainly not dull. Even if your agenda seems bare, you can create a lot of activity without trying. In your quest to advance on personal and business levels, expect to encounter jealousy. Keep private matters private. When people know too much, they can use it against you. | | | | |