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Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Weather
Steady wind and rain, tapering off to showers overnight. High 6°C and a low of 3°C (43deg;F/38°F)

Current Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent

Morning sirens go off at 8:51am, and evening sirens are at 6:00 pm.

Horoscopes

Aries
March 21 - April 19
You're not only quick on your feet, you're fast when working with your brain as well. Don't let anyone else set the pace for you. Disengage yourself from others if necessary, and operate on your own. Be both realistic and sensible about any of your physical limitations. For example, if you try lifting something that is far too heavy this week, you'll suffer the consequences. Let go of the past and turn toward the future. You have a sense that tomorrow will be better. Free yourself to hop on the latest trend, or experience the unusual.

Taurus
April 20 - May 20
The events of the week will highlight your softer emotional side. Progress depends on listening closely to the voice of your intuition. Because you'll be able to handle most any dilemma with deduction and intuition, you should resolve a problem with accuracy and lightning speed. Unless you're careful about how you conduct yourself when mixing with society, you'll be in way over your head. A slip of the tongue will get blown out of proportion.

Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Don't take your luck for granted when the stakes are so much higher than usual. Chances are you'll miscalculate and take others down with you, when it's time to pay the piper. Get out and mingle this week. Not only will you enjoy doing so, you're likely to meet someone new with whom you could form an instant bond and maybe even a lifelong friendship. Your first impression will be on target, though you may forget about it as a relationship develops. So write down your thoughts now, and tuck them away for later.

Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Even if you've done something that is considered to be quite outstanding, subdue temptation to boast about it. Praise will sound a lot better coming from an impressed observer. Several unique opportunities having to do with your work or career will present themselves this week. However the chance to take advantage of them is fleeting. Don't be willy-nilly. Objectivity will be necessary. There will be a reason to practice detachment. Better to pull back emotionally than to let your feelings overpower your judgement.

Leo
July 23 - August 22
There are a lot of sticky fingers out there, so be extra watchful of your possessions this week- especially the stuff you leave in your car or at your workstation. Don't walk away. Follow your inclinations if someone is constantly on your mind. There could be some very good reasons why you need to touch base with this person soon. The ideal teacher makes you feel good about yourself and empowered to act. A mentor will prove most helpful now, as there will be a problem to solve.

Virgo
August 23 - September 22
There are times where your subconscious mind may be more powerful than your conscious mind. It helps to try and get in touch with what you're going through at the deeper levels of thought. Your ability to pick up on the thoughts of others and use them in advantageous ways will come in handy. Keep one eye on the zeitgeist, and the other on the bottom line. Your thinking about a particular situation is right on the money for yourself, but that doesn't mean you can make judgement calls for other people.

Libra
September 23 - October 23
Your receptivity now will add what your logical brain could not normally: a certain kind of sweetness that helps you experience a more joyful world. You're likely to get an opportunity to win someone important over to your side by objectively discussing a matter with him or her that is of mutual concern and interest. In situations where you are hoping to get more in return than you put out, you are likely to be greatly disappointed. There are no free rides in this economy,

Scorpio
October 24 - November 21
You were given a very special gift that you haven't yet had time to investigate. If only that gift had come with explicit instructions that included timing! You'll be an inspector of sorts, this week. You'll notice what needs to be fixed and report on what you see. The problematic area might be in your own life or someone else's. When invited to a social gathering at another's house, don't overstay your visit. Even if you're one of the late arrivals, be sure you're among those who know when to leave.

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
You have distanced yourself from the one who has acted in self-interest. Your friend senses that they've done something to upset you, but they'll never fully 'get it' unless you spell things out. Guard against a strong inclination to blame a mistake that you make on another who was trying to help you out. Avoid at all costs doing anything to make your friends feel used and unappreciated in turn. Unusual circumstances will involve you with someone you recently met who you'd like to get to know better. You'll find that you have much in common.

Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
An important matter can be resolved now to your satisfaction, but it may require the full use of your imagination and resources. Happily, there are two of your best assets. Be smart and refrain from entering into a conversation with a friend who feels just as strongly about his or her position as you do, with an opposing view. Both parties will lose out. Filter out the superfluous, and focus on what is truely important. Much of the cosmic racket is caused by others giving their opinions just to be heard.

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Unfortunately, you're not well suited for the role of a borrower or a lender. Putting yourself in either position this week could be costly. Carefully choose your business and personal allies. You're savvy and street smart enough to know who will be good for you in the long run. There is a strong possibility that you might experience a rather unusual turn of events. When trying to help out another, the party in question will end up doing more for you,

Pisces
February 19 - March 20
Even though you might solicit advice from several people, it isn't likely that you will follow through with anyone's suggestions. You'll still erroneously do things as you originally intended. Your good luck will center on the helpful people in your life. Ask for attention from these types, especially by posing interesting questions. Big rewards could come in small packages, so don't be too quick to reject an offer that doesn't pay well. If you do good work, much more is likely to be in the pipeline.

[OOC Note: The horoscopes are considered by most in the City to be very accurate, since a lady with an ability for this sort of thing provides them. Use them as you will - accurate or not.]

News

- New Mugs at Mugshots
With the retirement of Avalea Miller (68), the well-known barmaid of Mugshots who was injured in a shooting on Friday, it was announced early this morning that new management would be taking over the popular bar. Taking Miller's place will be the once-owner of the S.S. Kahve coffeehouse, the Newcomer Didi. Though it is unclear how she came by this position, it is speculated that St. Matthew herself appointed the young woman as manager. Though St. Matthew declined to comment, Didi spoke briefly, if enthusiastically, about her new position.

"I'm really excited to be doing this! With St. Matthew's permission, we're going to be doing a little work to the place. I don't want to take away what made Mugshots into the bar it is now, but some new additions to the system are in the works. We're going to be changing things up, and I hope everyone likes it. My first order of business as manager is to institute two dollar pitchers every Thursday night. And if you're in law enforcement? Any badge will get you your first drink for free."

The article goes on to say that Didi isn't the only recent hire at Mugshots, but thus far, it is only speculation.

HOT GOSSIP! Newly Single Heiress Spotted with Newcomer!
Less than a week after breaking off her engagement to the heir to the Eberhardt Institute, local socialite Azalea "Leah" Keelson has already moved on to a new man, sources say. Leah was spotted at The Grey Line restaurant with a new beau Friday night. The couple was laughing and appeared to be having a good time. Nobody could mistake the smitten look in Leah's eye as she let her new man sweep her off her feet!

Even more shocking, our gossip columnist Anna McMurdoch did a little investigating and found that Leah's new boyfriend is a Newcomer! Larry Butz, a hip and up-and-coming artist, seems to have landed the most eligible bachelorette in the city. "He's a little bit scruffy, which is very different from the straight-laced and proper man she was engaged to," says McMurdoch. "Also, as a Newcomer, he's very mysterious. I can see why poor Leah would be interested in him!"

The couple left the restaurant arm-in-arm, looking thrilled to be with each other. Most scandalous of all is the fact that Leah was still wearing her million-dollar engagement ring from Jacob, which she has admitted she has no plans to return. Flaunting her new independence in front of her new boyfriend, perhaps?

"Needless to say, Leah's jilted fiance Jacob Eberhardt was heartbroken at the news," adds McMurdoch. "He was spotted drinking heavily at about six different bars Saturday night."
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