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POP CULTURE SHOCK THERAPY
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015
BY DOUG BRATTON
SPECTICKLES
BY BILL ABBOTT
SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE
R.F.D. BY MIKE MARLAND
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Choosing to
work with someone you once thought might
have been disloyal is a courageous move.
The logical next step is to talk things out so
there’ll be no reason for raising suspicions
again.
AMBER WAVES BY DAVE T. PHIPPS
business decision seems easy enough to
make based on what you know. But this
week could bring new facts to light, and you
might have to do some heavy rethinking.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
Feeling sure about the steps you expect to
take is great. But you may need to share a few
dollops of that confidence with those who
have some doubts about your plans.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take your
time making a decision about a personal or
work-related relationship. New facts are still
coming in, and you’ll want to know the full
story before you take a definitive step.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-
ber 21) A sense of well-being dominates
much of the week. A slightly depressed mood
could set in on the weekend. But being with
family and friends helps shoo it away.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Expect to
learn something new about an old problem.
This could provide some insight into how
the problem began, and why it still defies
efforts to find a resolution. Good luck.
THE SPATS BY JEFF PICKERING
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) You appear to be walking your life’s path
like the sure-footed Goat you are. But some-
one might feel you could do better. Listen to
the advice, but make up your own mind.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An uneasy
work-related relationship can be eased with
compromises by both sides. The parties
might consider putting the agreed-upon
changes in writing in case of a future misun-
derstanding.
A WING & A PRAYER BY BILL ABBOTT
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
With positive signs growing stronger, Aquar-
ians could find themselves facing choices
that are each too good to turn down. Best
advice: Go for the one you feel most com-
fortable with.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Oh, you lucky
Felines: Your romantic aspects are in abso-
lutely purrrfect form. Don’t be surprised at
how especially attentive the ladies and gen-
tlemen in your life are going to be this week.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)
Looking to prove yourself in a difficult sit-
uation is laudable. But try paying more atten-
tion to advice from experienced contacts. It
could help you avoid time-wasting missteps.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Some-
one you know might need your comfort
and wisdom during a particularly difficult
period. Your encouraging words help restore
self-confidence and rebuild strength.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your kindness to all
who need you is always appreciated and sets
a fine example for others to follow.
FLASHBACK BY MICK HARPER
AGAINST THE GRAIN BY RON THERIEN
1. Who had a hit with “It Hurts To Be in Love”?
2. Name the Bobby Lewis hit that was used in the 1978 “Animal House” soundtrack.
3. What song was released by all of these: Brian Hyland (1962), Gary Lewis and the Playboys
(1968) and Bobby Vinton (1972).
4. Which rock group released the “Demons and Wizards” album?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Goodbye, Norma Jean, Though I never knew you
at all, You had the grace to hold yourself, While those around you crawled.”
5. “CANDLE IN THE WIND” BY ELTON JOHN AND BERNIE TAUPIN, IN 1973, IN HONOR
OF MARILYN MONROE. IN 1997, JOHN REWROTE THE SONG (CALLED “GOODBYE EN-
GLAND’S ROSE”) AS A TRIBUTE TO DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES, UPON HER DEATH.
4. URIAH HEEP, IN 1972. LEGEND SAYS THE GATEFOLD ALBUM COVER CONTAINED AN
EROTIC IMAGE.
SUDOKU
3. “SEALED WITH A KISS,” HYLAND RE-RELEASED THE SONG IN 1975.
2. “TOSSIN’ AND TURNIN’,” RECORDED IN 1961.
1. GENE PITNEY, 1964. NEIL SEDAKA WAS SUPPOSED TO RECORD THE SONG, AND HE DID,
BUT HIS RECORD COMPANY WOULDN’T LET IT BE RELEASED BECAUSE SEDAKA HADN’T
RECORDED IT IN THEIR STUDIO.
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