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POP CULTURE SHOCK THERAPY
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015
BY DOUG BRATTON
SPECTICKLES
BY BILL ABBOTT
SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE
R.F.D. BY MIKE MARLAND
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be
a bit shaken by a friend’s request. But before
the Lamb leaps to conclusions, insist on a full
explanation. You still might say no, but at least
you’ll know what you’re saying no to.
AMBER WAVES BY DAVE T. PHIPPS
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Seeing red
over those nasty remarks by someone with
an ax to grind? Of course you are. So get out
there and give your supporters the facts they
need to get the truth out.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A changing
situation should get you to reassess your vaca-
tion plans and make any adjustments as soon
as possible. And don’t fret -- the change most
likely will turn out for the better.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t put off
dealing with any negative feelings that might
be left over from a recent confrontation. The
sooner all is resolved, the sooner you can
move forward with fewer complications.
THE SPATS BY JEFF PICKERING
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas
might feel the urge to redecorate their dens,
and that can turn into a good opportunity to
strengthen family ties by putting the whole
pride to work to make it happen.
A WING & A PRAYER BY BILL ABBOTT
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Look
for the most efficient way to get a job done
quickly and well. Taking more time than you
need to make it look more challenging is a
short-sighted move you might regret later on.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Travel
remains strong in your aspect. And this time,
it could involve someone traveling a great
distance to come to see you. Meanwhile, an
important matter suddenly could need your
attention.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A
workplace situation becomes a lot more both-
ersome than you’d expected. Be careful not to
be pulled into all that anger. Look for support
among others who also want to avoid trouble.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-
ber 21) Cheer up, lonely lovers, wherever you
are. Just when you thought you’d been deleted
from Cupid’s database, the chubby cherub
proves that’s just not so. Congratulations.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) A casual relationship could take a more
serious turn. Are you ready for it? Your stars
say you are. Paired Sea Goats also will find a
renewed richness in their relationships.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
Meeting a collaborator with new ideas seems
to be a dream come true. But for both your
sakes, be sure all your legal i’s are dotted
and t’s are crossed before you start working
together.
PISCES (February 19 to March 21) A ro-
mantic overture flatters the usually unflappa-
ble Fish. But since it’s a sincere from-the-heart
gesture, go ahead and enjoy it. A minor health
problem responds well to treatment.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have the warm
heart of a Taurean and the sensitivity of a
Gemini. You would make a wonderful leader.
So go ahead: Run for office.
FLASHBACK BY MICK HARPER
SUDOKU
1. What singer-songwriter wrote his 1977 “Jeans On” after its initial success as a television
commercial for Brutus Jeans?
2. Who wrote and recorded “Next Door to an Angel,” “Love Will Keep Us Together” and
“Bad Blood”?
3. Who released “Whispers (Gettin’ Louder)”?
4. In 1963, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was the a-side single. What was on the b-side? Who
cut the record?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “When we met I was sure out to lunch, Now my
empty cup tastes as sweet as the punch.”
5. “ALONG COMES MARY,” BY THE ASSOCIATION IN 1966. THE SONG WAS WRITTEN BY
TANDYN ALMER AND IS ABOUT MARIJUANA, NOT A GIRL NAMED MARY. NO ONE-HIT
WONDER, ALMER WROTE VOLUMES OF MUSIC WITH SOPHISTICATED LYRICS, A FACT
THAT HAS BEEN DISCOVERED SINCE HIS DEATH TWO YEARS AGO.
AGAINST THE GRAIN BY RON THERIEN
4. “THIS BOY,” BY THE BEATLES.
3. JACKIE WILSON, IN 1966.
2. NEIL SEDAKA. IT WAS “BAD BLOOD” THAT REVIVED HIS CAREER IN 1975.
1. BRITISH MUSICIAN DAVID DUNDAS. THE SONG WAS HIS BIGGEST HIT.
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