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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.”
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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. Meanwhile, travel
aspects continue to be strong.
PISCES (February 19 to March
20) Stay on your new course
despite so-called well-meaning
eff orts to discourage you. Rely on
your deep sense of self-awareness
to guide you to do what’s right for
you.
YOU BORN THIS WEEK:
You have the capacity to meet
challenges that others might fi nd
overwhelming, and turn them into
successful ventures.
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