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BY DAVE BLAZEL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015
POP CULTURE SHOCK THERAPY BY DOUG BRATTON
SPECTICKLES
BY BILL ABBOTT
R.F.D.
SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE
BY MIKE MARLAND
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relaxed
mood early in the week could give way to
high-temperature disputes. Th e Aries Lamb
should resist being pulled into heated quarrels
that could really singe your wool.
AMBER WAVES
BY DAVE T. PHIPPS
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Satisfy that
practical obligation fi rst, then you can feel free
to indulge in your creative endeavors. Also,
check for hidden or overlooked areas where
repairs might be long overdue.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home is still
the Twins’ major focus this week. But outside
matters begin to take on added importance,
especially those involving possible career
moves. Stay alert for signs of change.
THE SPATS
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A travel plan
might need to undergo some considerable
adjustment because of unexpected changes.
Keep an open mind and let the facts guide
you on how you want to handle this.
BY JEFF PICKERING
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Playing cat and
mouse with a matter you don’t really want to
tackle wastes time, energy and, most im-
portant, an opportunity. Ask someone with
experience to help you get started.
DOGS OF C-KENNEL
BY MICK & MASON MASTROIANNI
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A shift
in policy might not please you, but before you
put up a “no go” wall of resistance, examine
the circumstances. You might be quite pleas-
antly surprised by what you fi nd.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Yes-
terday’s critiques about your methods might
FLASHBACK
SUDOKU
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-
ber 21) A negative reaction to what you be-
lieve was a well-deserved request might mean
that you need to reconsider your position and
make changes accordingly.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) Th ere’s always room for someone new at
the Sea Goat’s table. And the someone new
this week could bring a message you’ve been
waiting a long time to hear.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A
pile-on of personal matters this week might
seem too overwhelming to deal with. But
handling them on a one-by-one basis could
have you out from under it by the weekend.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend
might need your good advice regarding a
matter. Be supportive. But unless you can
be absolutely sure you have all the facts, be
careful about any suggestions you might be
asked to off er.
BORN THIS WEEK: Few things make you
happier than bringing people together and
helping to forge new friendships.
BY MICK HARPER
1. Which Foreigner song was covered by Wynonna Judd, Mariah Carey and Gloria Gaynor?
2. Who wrote and released “Rikki Don’t Lose Th at Number”?
3. Who wrote the musical score for the fi lms “Blade Runner” and “1492: Conquest of Paradise”?
4. What British duo made television sitcom appearances under the names of “Fred and Er-
nie” and “Nigel & Patrick”?
5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Follow her down to a bridge by a fountain where
rocking horse people eat marshmallow pies, Everyone smiles as you drift past the fl owers that
grow so incredibly high.”
4. CHAD AND JEREMY, IN THE 1960S.
BY RON THERIEN
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
An occasional temperamental fl are-up might
occur as you continue to help get things back
to normal. Stay with it. You should soon get
some idea of where to take things next.
5. “LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS,” BY THE BEATLES IN 1967. DESPITE THE RUMORS
ABOUT THE TITLE’S INITIALS (LSD), THE SONG WASN’T ABOUT DRUGS. JOHN LENNON’S
YOUNG SON, JULIAN, DID A DRAWING OF A NURSERY-SCHOOL CLASSMATE, LUCY, AND
CALLED IT “LUCY -- IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS.”
AGAINST THE GRAIN
have already evolved into today’s praise for
your achievements. Good for you. Now go on
and continue to build on your credibility.
3. VANGELIS. HE ALSO COMPOSED THE MUSIC FOR “CHARIOTS OF FIRE.”
2. STEELY DAN, IN 1974. IT’S BELIEVED THAT THE SONG WAS PENNED ABOUT WRITER
RIKKI DUCORNET.
1. “I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS,” 1984. THE 12-INCH RECORD VERSION RAN FOR
OVER 6 MINUTES.
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