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Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 6
Develop a routine to make boring, repetitive work more fun. Don't travel just yet. If you must, allow plenty of extra time; there's no need to rush. Express appreciation for your partner, and grow your shared resources.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Take a bow after a solid performance. Meet with important partners. Accept a nice benefit. Share love, not money (a tricky subject today). Pay back a debt. Get the best deal you can when shopping. Listen carefully.
Listen carefully.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
A bonding moment transforms your relationship. Believe in a partner who believes in success. It's all about great service. Repay a favor. Provide comfort food. Get outside and play. Exercise and fresh air revive your spirit.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 6
Increase efficiency at work. Use your experience and skills to go the extra mile. Postpone travel and long distance calls. Get lost in a creative project, adding beauty, art and communication. Expand the
fun level
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 5
Invest in real estate or your home.
Discipline is required. Keep your opinions to yourself, unless asked.
A fascinating conversation opens new doors, but there's still plenty hidden. Let documents simmer overnight. Maintain self-control.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 6
Don't try a new trick yet. You need time to think. Stand up for your idea. Dig out some exotic facts. You impress an elder. Listen carefully to their view. Rest and reconnect with an old friend.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
Exceed expectations with a stroke of genius. Artistic coolness and useful functionality could clash. Work from home and increase productivity. Friends help with discipline. Talk and shop, but don't buy yet. Keep asking interesting questions. Follow through.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8
Ask for a vacation day or get work done early, so you can go play. Talk about money another day. Postpone a shopping trip. Romance is sweet. Take the time to get it right. Relax
and enjoy.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
Today is a 7
Apply your personal magic to dispel old fears. The truth has been revealed. Add an artistic touch. Watch what you say. Set long-range goals, and invest in them. Make sure you're getting the best quality.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
Something doesn't compute. Investigate, for an amazing discovery. Improve working conditions. Stick to rules and regulations. Finish up old business, to make room for new. Friends, teammates and partners are your secret ingredient for success.
for success.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
Provide facts and great service.
Bargain for a sweet deal. Don't dip too far into savings. Re-assess your assets. Consider new options.
Negotiate with an authority for a rise in status. Offer increased value.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7
Today is a 7
Completion leads to opportunity Put in a correction. Sign or send a document or application. Get an elder's advice. Call in reinforcements. Route some of your wins to domestic improvements. Improve your living conditions.
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8 Stitches
12 Mayberry moppe
13 Past
14 Award for 21-Across
15 Stop signal
17 McNally's partner
18 Weeding tool
19 Kampala's country
21 Madison Avenue type
24 Winter fall
25 Lather
26 "Impending danger" signal
30 Black-bird
31 Wall art
32 Deviate off course
33 Detroit team
34 Big rig
36 Teen's skin woe
37 With 38- Across, pre- emptive attack
38 See 37- Across
41 Lemieux milieu
42 Swag
43 Clara Barton's organization
48 Initial stake
49 Work with
50 Syngman of South Korea
51 Harbor structure
52 Sch. group
53 Top-rated
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4 "The Taking of — 123"
5 Zoo structure
6 "That tastes awful"
7 Domed buildings
8 Lousy hand-writing
9 Verve
10 Kite flier' need
11 Pop
16 Charged bit
20 Target
21 Some-where out there
22 Finished
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'Her,' 'Wolf of Wall St.' among top 2013 films
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2. "The Wolf of Wall Street"
1. "Her"
Spike Jonze's vision of the near future speaks volumes about how our society feels more connected through technology as we grow further apart from each other, but that's not even the most profound aspect of his romantic dramedy "Her." The insight into relationships, mainly between Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johansson) and Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) would strike a chord in any film. Since this is about a mild-mannered man and his new operating system with its own consciousness falling in love, it becomes a much more thought-provoking meditation in love and the human experience. This concept feels brilliantly, fully realized and isn't judgemental of Theodore, giving it a touching sense of wonder.
At 71, who would've thought Martin Scorsese had such an insane dark comedy in him? "The Wolf of Wall Street" follows the real-life exploits of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) in his rise as a notorious stockbroker who brings debauchery to a new level. The amount of sex, drugs and money in this film has to be seen to be believed, and that it stays consistently funny for two-and-a-half hours before Belfort's fall in the last 30 minutes is a resounding accomplishment. Thequaludes overdose scene alone between DiCaprio and Jonah Hill ensures this satire of wealth, greed and excess will become a
3. "Only God Forgives"
Many people hated Nicolas Winding Refn's follow-up to "Drive," and I can understand why. It's a thematically existential, luridly violent movie about despicable people in the neon-drenched underworld of Bangkok, Thailand, told with far more focus on visual style than depth in characterization. However, it's packed with symbolism and deeper meaning, most strikingly with the sword-wielding police lieutenant who acts as the vengeful god of Bangkok. "Only God Forgives" looks like neo-Kubrick and unfolds with the detached perspective and intensive power of a surreal dream. For those attuned to its pulpy, arthouse wavelength, it makes for a mesmerizing experience.
4. "The Act of Killing"
How does committing mass murder affect a man when he is celebrated for it? One-of-a-kind documentary "The Act of Killing" explores this topic with former death squad leaders of the Indonesian killings of 1965-66. Because their side took power in the country, they were never charged for their crimes, and are instead revered as heroes. The main subject, Anwar Congo, arguably the most interesting
character of the year, killed about 1,000 people and yet is a funny, smart, lively old guy - a normal human being, not a monster. He and his friends re-enact and direct surreal scenes of their killings in the vein of their favorite movie genres, giving this documentary a strange, transcendentally reflective power.
5. "The Spectacular Now"
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"The Spectacular Now" feels decidedly more adult than most films centered on a teenage couple. When a lazy party boy (Miles Teller) and a wounded dove nice girl (Shailene Woodley) find each other, the cutesy behavior, brazen partying and realizations of true love found usually found in teenage film romance are replaced with themes of alcoholism, absentee parents and moving on to the next stage of life. Yet the detailed authenticity of lackadaisical high school lifestyle, acute struggles and subdued emotion are precisely what make it hit with such resonating effect. It's also funny, charming, painfully honest, deeply relatable and Woodley's tender performance will break your heart.
6. "Gravity"
"Gravity" reminded viewers of cinema's capacity for pure visceral power. It made for a technically brilliant, unprecedented experience that's extremely simple from a storytelling standpoint, yet creates a fast-paced fight for survival which imparts some of the most effective intensity to ever
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