WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
JUST LIKE CATS & DOGS
Dave T. Phipps
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FEATURES
R.F.D
by Mike Marland
SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your
ideas earn you the respect of your
colleagues. But you’ll have to present
some hard facts and fi gures if you
hope to persuade those who make
the big decisions to support you.
AMBER WAVES
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep
those bright Bull’s eyes focused on
the project at hand. Avoid distrac-
tions. Th ere’ll be lots of time for
fun and games later. Expect to get
welcome news this weekend.
by Dave T. Phipps
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You
soon might have to decide about
moving a relationship from its
current status to another level. Don’t
let anyone infl uence your decision. It
must be yours and yours alone.
THE SPATS
LAFF-A-DAY
FLASHBACK
by Jeff Pickering
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You
fi nally can get off that emotional
roller coaster and get back to focus-
ing on your goals without interrup-
tions through the rest of the week. A
nice change is due by the weekend.
SUPER CROSSWORD: CERTAIN VARIETY OF BEEF
by Mick Harper
DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK
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LIBRA (September 23 to October
22) Th is is a good time to re-estab-
lish contact with trusted former
associates who might be able to off er
good advice regarding that career
change you’ve been contemplating.
SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-
ber 21) Your resourcefulness com-
bined with a calm, cool approach
help you work your way out of a
knotty situation and avoid a poten-
tially serious misunderstanding.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22
to December 21) A calm, quiet
period allows you to recharge your
energies. But you’ll soon be ready to
saddle up and gallop off in pursuit of
your goals.
ANSWERS
1. “Everything Is
Beautiful,” by Ray
Stevens. Stevens won
two Grammys for the
song, and it stayed at
the top of the charts
for weeks.
2. Lou Rawls, in 1966.
It was his fi rst No. 1
R&B single.
3. Johnny Cash, in
1957. Pretty girl goes
off to Hollywood,
leaves boyfriend
behind working at the
candy store. Becomes
famous, sells her stuff
and goes back to the
boy.
4. Little Anthony and
the Imperials, in 1958.
5. “Heaven Must
Have Sent You,” by
Th e Elgins in 1966.
Bonnie Pointer
turned the song into a
disco number in 1979
on her debut album,
with song lengths
varying from 3:22 to
5:12, depending on
the format.
SUDOKU
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VIRGO (August 23 to September
22) A rise in your energy level helps
you fi nish an especially demanding
task. Take some time now to spend
with family and friends before start-
ing a new project.
1. Which 1970 pop
song begins with
a children’s chorus
singing a verse of
“Jesus Loves the Little
Children”?
2. Name the singer
who released “Love Is
a Hurtin’ Th ing.”
3. Who released
“Ballad of a Teenage
Queen”?
4. What group fi rst
sang the doo-wop hit
“Tears on My Pillow”?
5. Name the song that
contains this lyric;
“I’ve cried through
many endless nights,
Just holding my
pillow tight, Th en you
came into my lonely
days.”
CRYPTOQUIP
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LEO (July 23 to August 22) Trying
to make an impression on some
people runs into a bit of a snag at
fi rst, but it all works out. An old and
almost forgotten personal matter
once again needs attention.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) Family matters need
your attention. Check things out
carefully. Th ere still might be unre-
solved tensions that could hinder
your eff orts to repair damaged
relationships.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb-
ruary 18) It’s a good time to take a
stand and show as much passion
on your own behalf as you do when
arguing for the rights of others. You
might be happily surprised by the
reaction.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
You bring sense and sensitivity to
a confusing situation. Th ings soon
settle down, leaving you free to en-
joy a weekend of fun and relaxation
with friends and family.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have
a talent for being able to perceive
possibilities where others see only
problems.
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