Today's Top Stories Friday, August 19, 2011
| Amid continued high unemployment, soldiers still dying in two wars and a schizo stock market, the national mood has grown sour. | | The policy shift focuses resources on booting out convicted criminals and others who pose a public safety or national security threat. | | Bloomberg panned any political jockeying for speaking time at the Sept. 11 ceremony, saying it cheapened the sacred event. | | Harper: As baseball's new umpire czar, Joe Torre has to demand that umps be more accountable in explaining themselves after games. |
| | | | News | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | Editors Picks  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aries | | | Unfortunately, not everything will happen as quickly as you would like, and there is not much you can do about it. If you expect extra cash in your bank account, be patient. The ball can soon roll in the right direction: toward you! In the meanwhile, keep an eye on your purchases, and watch how you manage your savings. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Cancer | | | Others can pressure you to work within their particular time frame. But you are already adept at applying this type of pressure on yourself and do not need anyone else's help. If your life and your associates weigh on you more heavily now, take a step back to avoid an inevitable shutdown. Someone may want a piece of your time and energy, but that doesn't mean you have to oblige. You are in control; keep it that way. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Libra | | | Not every day in life will be a barrel of laughs, but if you look closely enough, you will be enlightened. Learn to see the silver lining in all things, the tribulations and celebrations. It's easy to look back and see why something happened and what you gained, but true wisdom is the ability to understand this at the time of the event. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Capricorn | | | Embrace new, exciting opportunities. As the year advances, your personal life can become more stable and your finances can develop a healthier glow. Welcome change, and although hard work and dedication will be involved, you will be in a better place soon enough. Manage your responsibilities now and prepare to advance. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Taurus | | | Life without adventure is surely a bore. However, before you undertake a commitment, make sure you do not neglect your responsibilities. When opportunity knocks on your door, it can be hard to say no, but it's better to do a few things amazingly well than to do an ordinary job in a lot of different areas. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Leo | | | It is nurturing when you are comfortable with your love mate, but you need to be slightly challenged as well. Without some adversity, your relationship can stagnate. You walk a fine line to keep love interesting. You want your partner to be totally committed, but don't want someone who says yes to everything, either. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Scorpio | | | Life can be a juggling act. To stay in control, find efficient ways to de-stress on a daily basis. Squeezing an extra task into your schedule may be easier said than done, but it's not impossible. Find a few hours to spend simply on you; it may seem like a luxury, but it's a necessity to help you stay sane. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Aquarius | | | Now is the time to tidy up, emotionally and physically. Clear your mind as well as the space you live and work in. It will create the energy you need for a new start. If you have been kicking around the idea of making substantial shifts in your life, now is the time to get cracking. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Gemini | | | It is impossible and unrealistic to plan for every possible scenario. If unexpected expenses land in your lap, don't panic; not everything needs to be paid this instant. There may be another way to settle an account. You have the power to accomplish all your desires; make your decisions wisely. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Virgo | | | Learn to understand how money works on an intellectual level; it's the first step in making it multiply. Use your highly inventive mind to think up ways to increase your bank account. If someone discusses money, listen carefully. Eavesdropping could lead to a hot tip, but double-check it with your own research. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Sagittarius | | | You feel empowered when you are prepared. It gives you an unshakable confidence, no matter what you focus on. Bolster your esteem by learning everything you can in a particular area. Knowledge is power, and you can never have too much of it. | | | | | | | Your Daily Horoscope - Pisces | | | It makes good business sense to reassess the way you operate, particularly when it concerns money. When finances are involved, constantly check that everything is okay and headed in the right direction. When things change in the ever-fluid stock market, you need to also change the way you think to stay on top. | | | | |