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A16 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM BIZ by Dave Blazel FEATURES R.F.D by Mike Marland WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member makes contact. AMBER WAVES POP CULTURE SHOCK THERAPY by Doug Bratton THE SPATS TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped in your lap. But you’d be wise to take this one step at a time to allow new developments to come through. by Dave T. Phipps GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re almost ready to make a com- mitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead. An associate could provide important answers. by Jeff Pickering FLASHBACK CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still the watchword as you move closer toward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert. SUPER CROSSWORD: TA-DA! by Mick Harper by Bill Abbott SUDOKU DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Th at impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act. LIBRA (September 23 to Octo- ber 22) A legal matter you hoped could fi nally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while, until all the parties agree to stop disagree- ing with each other. Be patient. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships -- personal or professional -- which began before the new year take on new importance. Th ey also reveal some previously hidden risks. So be warned. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are fi rmly on your side, and that persistent problem that has caused you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfac- tion. ANSWERS 1. Elvis Presley, as the B-side to “It’s Now or Never.” Status Quo released the song as a single in 1983. 2. “Th e Story of My Life,” in 1957. Over the years they’ve penned hits for doz- ens of artists as well as fi lms. 3. Manfred Mann. Th e song has been covered by over a dozen artists, includ- ing Bruce Spring- steen, Rod Stewart and the Everly Brothers. 4. Gilbert O’Sullivan, in 1970. 5. “Dream Weaver,” by Gary Wright in 1976. Wright says he was inspired by a book giv- en to him by George Harrison, “Autobiog- raphy of a Yogi,” and John Lennon’s song “God.” Most recently the song was used in a pizza commercial on TV. SPECTICKLES 1. Who released “A Mess of Blues” in 1960? 2. Name the fi rst collaboration by songwriting duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David. 3. Who released “Pretty Flamingo” in 1966? 4. Which artist saw his career launched with “Nothing Rhymed”? 5. Name the song that includes this lyric: “I believe we can reach the morning light, Fly me high through the starry skies, Maybe to an astral plane, Cross the highways of fanta- sy, Help me to forget today’s pain.” Corrections It is the policy of the Hermiston Herald to correct errors as soon as they are discovered. Incorrect information will be corrected on Page 2A. Errors commited on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also are noted in the online versions of our stories. Please contact the editor at editor@ hermistonherald.com or call (541) 564-4533 with issues about this policy or to report errors. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more involved in what you’re doing. AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- ruary 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions you’ve wondered about for a long time. 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