A14 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM by Dave Blazel BIZ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015 FEATURES R.F.D by Mike Marland SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies. by Dave T. Phipps AMBER WAVES POP CULTURE SHOCK THERAPY GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressuring you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as gracefully as possible, without committing yourself to any position. by Jeff Pickering THE SPATS by Doug Bratton TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibil- ities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer, until a sur- prise complication is worked out. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confi dante that you appreciate his or her words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest. FLASHBACK LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fi re up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for. SUPER CROSSWORD: A COMMON THREAD by Mick Harper by Bill Abbott VIRGO (August 23 to Septem- ber 22) Th ere’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apolo- gy. Th e sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect a temporary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to re-ex- amine your plans and see where you might need to make some signifi cant changes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some missteps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or pro- fessional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments and then move on. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s infl uence helps you work through a pesky problem, allowing your naturally jovial attitude to re- emerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success. ANSWERS 1. Richard Wayne Penniman, aka Little Richard. Th e title was said to be Italian for “all fruits,” but a true trans- lation to Italian would be “Tutta la frutta.” 2. Johnny Rivers, in 1973. Huey “Piano” Smith and the Clowns released the origi- nal in 1957, with a straight instrumental on the b-side. 3. “Take a Letter, Ma- ria,” by R.B. Greaves, in 1969. Th e singer has discovered his wife’s infi delity. 4. Rufus, in 1969. 5. “You’re Sixteen” by Johnny Bur- nette, in 1960. Th e song was used in the soundtrack of “American Graffi ti” in August 1973, which went certifi ed triple platinum. Ringo Starr’s version of the song reached No. 1 in January 1974. CHUCKLE BROS 1. Who wrote and re- corded “Tutti Frutti” in 1955? 2. Name the artist who covered “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu.” 3. In which song does the singer dictate a letter to his secretary telling his wife he won’t be home? 4. Th e American Breed changed their name to what? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “You’re my baby, you’re my pet, We fell in love on the night we met, You touched my hand, my heart went pop, Ooh when we kissed we could not stop.” SUDOKU DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK  Obituary Policy The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituar\ Fan inFlude small photos and Ior Yeterans a À aJ s\mbol at no FharJe. ([panded death notiFes Zill be published at no FharJe. These include information about services. 2bituaries ma\ be edited for spellinJ proper punctuation and style. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at www.hermistonherald.com/obituaryform, by email to obits@hermistonherald.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the Hermiston Herald or (ast OreJonian of¿ ces. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522- 0255, x221. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Set aside your usual reluctance to change, and con- sider reassessing your fi nancial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Travel plans continue to be favored. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Act on your own keen in- stincts. Your strong Piscean back- bone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision you’re not ready to make. 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