IN LOS ANGELES, FORTUNETELLING IS BIG BUSINESS

From: Daily Breeze | Date: January 1, 2007| Author: Rachel Uranga, LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS | Copyright information

Excuse me, Mr. President, the year ahead is going to be really rough, and you need to be especially wary of those who claim to be your allies.

And keep an eye on the president of North Korea. The cards show he'll be up to mischief.

At least, that's what Los Angeles psychics say.

As clairvoyants make their predictions for 2007, they foresee no major earthquakes looming for Southern California. And the success last year of crossover sensation Shakira will be eclipsed by her ...

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