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SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 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) An un-
expected problem should be handled as
quickly as possible so that it doesn’t cause too
much of a delay. Someone who knows what
you’re facing could provide needed advice.
AMBER WAVES BY DAVE T. PHIPPS
THE SPATS BY JEFF PICKERING
A WING & A PRAYER BY BILL ABBOTT
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unset-
tling situation seems to be taking forever to
be resolved. Fortunately, your Bovine apti-
tude for patience is strong this week, so you’ll
be more than able to wait it out.
when you get into projects that will make
demands on both your physical and mental
energies.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
As much as you enjoy being right when
others are not, show your generous side by
off ering to use what you know to everyone’s
benefi t. Th is way, you gain admirers and
avoid resentment.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking a
stand against an uncalled-for situation
involving a friend or co-worker isn’t easy, but
somehow you’ll rise to the challenge and do
it. Rely on advice from someone you trust.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-
ber 21) Th is is a good week for the Archer
to aim at healing relationships. Whether it’s
at home, at work or among your friends, get
everyone to set things straight and make a
fresh start.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Th ere are still
some questions on all sides that need to be
dealt with in order to allow hurt feelings to
heal. Get your workplace tasks done early so
that you can devote more time to loved ones.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) Although you like things done your way,
this is a good time to listen to ideas from
others. You might even fi nd yourself agree-
ing with one or more of their suggestions.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Consider a new
spring makeover that will show all you Leos
and Leonas in your best light. A new hairdo
and some fashionable new clothes can help
put a fresh glow on your image.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
Aspects favor positive action to reclaim your
ideas from someone who might want the
glory without doing any of the work. Expect
to fi nd many people rallying to support you.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some
stormy, emotional weather can blow up
in the workplace when an irate co-worker
has strong words for you. But if you believe
right is on your side, you’ll be able to ride
it out.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You
might feel uneasy about taking that step
forward at work or in your private life. But
who knows better than you that while tread-
ing water keeps you afl oat, it doesn’t get you
anywhere.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Cre-
ating more balance in your life is especially
important now so that you’re not distracted
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of cre-
ating positive attitudes and making people
feel good about themselves.
FLASHBACK BY MICK HARPER
POKEWEED BY DREW POCZA
1. “Reach Out I’ll Be Th ere” was the signature song for which Motown group?
2. Who released “Can’t Get Used to Losing You” in 1963?
3. Name the trio that released “Don’t Pull Your Love.”
4. Who was the other half of the duo who released “Mockingbird”? Carly Simon and ...
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Th e others were untrue, But when it came to
loving you, I’d spend my whole life with you, Cause you came and you took control, You
touched my very soul.”
5. “YOU’VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY,” FIRST RELEASED IN 1967 BY CO-WRITER BRENDA
HOLLOWAY AND TWO YEARS LATER BY BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS. HOLLOWAY’S VERSION
ONLY REACHED NO. 39 ON THE CHARTS, BUT THE BS&T VERSION WENT TO NO. 2.
4. JAMES TAYLOR.
SUDOKU
3. HAMILTON, JOE FRANK AND REYNOLDS, IN 1971. YEARS LATER, THE GLEN CAMPBELL
SINGLE HAD A TYPO ON THE COVER SLEEVE, LEAVING OUT THE R IN “YOUR.”
2. ANDY WILLIAMS. IN 1980, THE BEAT CAME OUT WITH A REGGAE VERSION.
1. THE FOUR TOPS, IN 1966. AFTER TWO WEEKS AT THE TOP OF THE CHARTS, IT WAS
BUMPED BY “96 TEARS.”
ANSWERS
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