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A14 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 FEATURES BIZ BY DAVE BLAZEK 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) Your Aries self-esteem level is high, as is your impa- tience to see more action come your way in the workplace. Good news, Lamb: It could start to happen sooner than you think. AMBER WAVES BY DAVE T. PHIPPS TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Changing things now could upset a lot of people. But if you feel you’re acting because you believe it’s the right thing to do, others will under- stand and even come to support you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A change of mind might not necessarily be a change of heart. You still want to go ahead with your plans, but you might see a better way to make them happen. So go for it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An old busi- ness dispute could re-emerge and possibly affect upcoming negotiations. Consider opening up the situation to include sugges- tions from others on both sides of the issue. THE SPATS BY JEFF PICKERING A WING & A PRAYER BY BILL ABBOTT workload with your personal life so that you don’t overdo it on one end or the other. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A former critic could make a surprise turnaround and become a supporter. But if your Scorpion sense suspects a questionable motive, who are the rest of us to doubt it? SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem- ber 21) Data on a new project seems less than dependable. But it might turn out to be just the opposite. Consult with someone who knows how you might best be able to check it out. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Capricorneans face many decisions this week, with the Sea Goat’s kids rating high on the consideration scale, especially regarding vacations and upcoming school matters. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some Leos and Leonas might find it somewhat difficult to get their ideas accepted or even considered. But that’s only for a while. Things will soon return to the way you like them. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Showing that you care is what Aquarians do so well. It’s your very special skill. And this week, you’ll have several chances to show off that gift for a very special person. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The pace seems to be slowing down from the hectic on-the-job run you recently enjoyed. But be assured that you’re still in the race to pick up new workplace-related goodies. PISCES (February 19 to March 21) That streak of Piscean wariness should serve you well this week should you be among those who come up against a slippery character of- fering a fishy deal with nothing to back it up. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Sea- sonal changes create opportunities for busy Librans. However, be sure to balance your BORN THIS WEEK: You have an artist’s sense of how to help others see, as you do, the beautiful things about the world. FLASHBACK BY MICK HARPER SUDOKU 1. Which group had a No. 1 hit with “Indian Reservation”? 2. Who wrote and released the song “Creeque Alley”? Where is it located? 3. Name the performer responsible for “Dizzy.” 4. Which band released “The Glamourous Life”? 5. Name the disco song that contains this lyric: “There’s been so many things that held us down. But now it looks like things are finally comin’ around.” ANSWERS 1. Paul Revere & The Raiders, in 1971. The song was first recorded in 1959 by Marvin Rain- water under the title “The Pale Faced Indian.” It refers to the removal of five Indian tribes in five states in the 1830s. 2. Creeque Alley (also spelled Creque or Crequi) was a club in the Virgin Islands visited by The Mamas & the Papas. They wrote the song in 1967. 3. Tommy Roe, in 1969. The song changes key 11 times. 4. Jetboy, in 1983. 5. “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now,” by McFadden & Whitehead in 1979. They wrote the disco hit with the intention of performing it, but owners of their record company tried to insist they give the song to a more established artist and that M&W hang back as house songwriters instead. They refused. AGAINST THE GRAIN BY RON THERIEN MAZE DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK:
