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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015
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POP CULTURE SHOCK THERAPY
BY DOUG BRATTON
SPECTICKLES
BY BILL ABBOTT

SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE
R.F.D. BY MIKE MARLAND
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Disappointed
about something that didn’t go your way?
Cheer up. Look at the reasons it happened,
and you could fi nd a valuable lesson about
what to do (or not do!) the next time.
AMBER WAVES BY DAVE T. PHIPPS
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good
time to do some reassessing of plans and goals
-- even how you considered redoing your
bathroom. Th e point is to be open to change if
change can improve things.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Take some
time to learn who is the right person (or
persons) to approach and discuss your ideas
with for your new project. Also, reserve time
to prepare for an upcoming family event.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Dealing with
a demanding situation, as you recently did,
could drain much of your own emotional re-
serves. Take time to relax and indulge yourself
in some well-earned pampering.
THE SPATS BY JEFF PICKERING
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Th e regal Lion
might feel that she or he is above emotional
displays. But showing your feelings can be
liberating for you, and reassuring for someone
who has been waiting for you to do so.
A WING & A PRAYER BY BILL ABBOTT
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An
emotionally needy person might make more
demands than you can cope with. Best to ask for
some breathing space NOW, before resentment
sets in and makes communication diffi cult.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An
unexpected spate of mixed signals could cause
serious schedule setbacks. Best to focus on
straightening everything out as soon as possi-
ble and get everyone back on track.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be
aware that someone in the workplace could
try to use a disagreement with a colleague
against you. If so, be prepared to off er your
side of the story with the facts to back you up.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to De-
cember 21) An unexpected challenge to a
previous decision can be unsettling. But your
reservoir of self-confi dence -- plus your loyal
supporters -- should help carry the day for
you. Good luck.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
While the idea of making some sort of major
move in the near future continues to interest
you, don’t overlook a new possibility that
could be emerging closer to home.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Be
careful not to base an upcoming decision on
gossip or anything you might hear if it can’t
meet provable standards. Th at’s true regard-
less of whom the source might be.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might
still need to do some solid reassessing early
in the week before you can close that sensi-
tive situation. A new job-related opportunity
could present itself later in the week.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are extraordinarily
sensitive to people’s feelings, and you’re always
ready to off er comfort if necessary.
FLASHBACK BY MICK HARPER
1. Name the group that released “Dance Yourself Dizzy.”
2. Which one-name artist had a surprise hit with “Jean”?
3. Name the singer who released a 1962 cover of “Th e Th ings We Did Last Summer.”
4. What instrument did Junior Walker play?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Now you play the loving woman, I’ll play the faith-
ful man, But just don’t look too close into the palm of my hand, We stood at the altar, Th e
gypsy swore our future was right.”
POKEWEED BY DREW POCZA
5. “BRILLIANT DISGUISE,” BY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IN 1987. THE SONG TOUCHES ON
SELF-DOUBT, ANXIETY AND JEALOUSY, WITH THE SINGER NOT TRUSTING EITHER HIS
WIFE OR HIMSELF. IT HAS MADE MULTIPLE “BEST OF” LISTS.
4. THE SAXOPHONE. JUNIOR WALKER & THE ALL STARS SAW THEIR FIRST NO. 1 HIT
WITH “SHOTGUN” IN 1965.
SUDOKU
3. SHELLEY FABARES. THE SONG WAS ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN 1946 BY JO STAFFORD.
FABARES HAD A LONG FILM CAREER, INCLUDING THREE MOVIES WITH ELVIS PRESLEY.
2. OLIVER. THE SONG WAS THE THEME FOR “THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE,” A 1969
BRITISH FILM. OLIVER ALSO HAD A HIT WITH “GOOD MORNING STARSHINE,” FROM THE
MUSICAL “HAIR.”
1. LIQUID GOLD, A U.K. DISCO GROUP, IN 1980.
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