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SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 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) A pesky
health problem should clear up soon. Mean-
while, travel -- both for personal as well as
for business reasons -- is strong in the Aries
aspect this week, and well into the next.
AMBER WAVES BY DAVE T. PHIPPS
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Look for
Bovines to be on the move this week, whether
it’s traveling for fun or for business. Other
“moves” include workplace adjustments and,
for some, relationship changes.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Geminis who
have just gone through a hectic period involv-
ing job and/or family matters might want to
take some well-earned time out to relax and
restore those drained energy levels.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A romantic
situation seems to have stalled, just when the
Moon Child was expecting it to go forward.
Could that be a bad case of miscommu-
nication going on. Talk it over openly and
honestly.
THE SPATS BY JEFF PICKERING
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Showing a
genuine interest in something that’s important
to a friend, family member or colleague could
open a communication line that had been
pretty much shut down for a while.
A WING & A PRAYER BY BILL ABBOTT
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Mak-
ing a potentially life-changing decision takes
as much knowledge as you can gather, plus
determination and patience. Take your time
working it out. Don’t let anyone rush you.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You
should be back on schedule and heading in
the right direction aft er clearing up a mis-
understanding. But there could still be some
setbacks. If so, correct them immediately.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A
business matter keeps you pretty busy, but try
to squeeze in time to be with family as well as
close friends. You need the good vibrations
you get from people who care for you.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-
ber 21) Investing in an attractive prospect
(business or personal) with little or no infor-
mation can be risky. Avoid future problems by
getting all the facts before you act.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
Someone close to you might have an unex-
pected reaction to a decision you feel you’re
prepared to make. Listen to his or her point of
view. It could prove to be surprisingly helpful.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
Don’t give up yet. Th at once warm, per-
sonal relationship that seems to be cooling
off fast could recover with some tender,
loving care, and who better than you to
provide it?
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Career
matters are strong this week. You might want
to enter a training program to enhance your
skills. Also, consider getting professional help
in preparing a brilliant resume.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of
respecting the feelings of others, which is one
reason people feel comfortable having you in
their lives.
FLASHBACK BY MICK HARPER
1. Name the group that released “Put Your Hand in the Hand.”
2. Which song starts with the instantly recognizable “doo-lang, doo-lang”?
3. Were Paul and Paula their real names?
4. How did “Mony, Mony” get its name?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Romance and all its strategy leaves me battling
with my pride, But through the insecurity some tenderness survives, I’m just another writer
still trapped within my truth, A hesitant prize-fi ghter still trapped within my youth.”
4. FROM THE M.O.N.Y. SIGN ON THE MUTUAL OF NEW YORK BUILDING.
SUDOKU
5. “SOMETIMES WHEN WE TOUCH,” BY DAN HILL IN 1978. ON ONE HAND, THIS SONG
HAS SHOWN UP ON LISTS OF WORST SONGS EVER ... MANY LISTS. ON THE OTHER HAND,
NUMEROUS ARTISTS HAVE COVERED THE SONG; IT WAS USED IN A COMMERCIAL, AND
IT ENDED UP IN A TOP 20 BILLBOARD LIST.
POKEWEED BY DREW POCZA
3. NOPE. RAY HILDEBRAND AND JILL JACKSON HAD THEIR PROFESSIONAL NAMES
CHANGED BEFORE THEY RELEASED “HEY PAULA” IN 1963. THE SONG WENT GOLD.
2. “HE’S SO FINE,” BY THE CHIFFONS IN 1963.
1. OCEAN, A CANADIAN GROUP, IN 1970. CANADIAN ANNE MURRAY RECORDED IT FIRST,
FOLLOWED BY A HALF DOZEN OTHERS, INCLUDING ELVIS PRESLEY.
ANSWERS
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