WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
JUST LIKE CATS & DOGS
Dave T. Phipps
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R.F.D
by Mike Marland
SALOME’S STARS HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Someone has some suggestions to
off er regarding your new project.
You might fi nd them helpful. Re-
member to avoid speculation and
to stick with just the facts, Lamb.
AMBER WAVES
THE SPATS
LAFF-A-DAY
FLASHBACK
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)
An old friend suddenly reap-
pears. Whether this proves to be
a boon or a bane in the Bovine’s
life depends on the reason for
this surprising reappearance. Be
cautious.
by Dave T. Phipps
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)
Vital information fi nally emerg-
es, allowing you to make that
important personal decision. You
can now move your focus to an
upcoming professional develop-
ment.
by Jeff Pickering
CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
You might not like seeing so
many on-the-job changes. But
some of them could open new
opportunities for the Moon
Child’s talents to shine to your
best advantage.
SUPER CROSSWORD: THE POINTER BROTHERS (AND ONE SISTER)
by Mick Harper
1. Which bubble-
gum artist actually
charted with “Hoo-
ray for Hazel”?
2. Who wrote and
released “Stoned
Soul Picnic”?
3. What new group
had a lot of success
with “Kind of a
Drag”?
4. Who sang “Out
Here on My Own?”
5. Name the song
that contains this
lyric: “Listen to me,
baby, it’s hard to
settle down. Am I
asking too much
for you to stick
around?”
SUDOKU
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VIRGO (August 23 to September
22) A close friend could off er ad-
vice on how to handle a diffi cult
family matter. But in the end, the
decision has to be made based
on what is best for you and those
you love.
LIBRA (September 23 to Oc-
tober 22) Family problems are
best worked out with all those
concerned contributing sugges-
tions that will ease tensions. Stay
with it until a workable solution
is found.
SCORPIO (October 23 to No-
vember 21) Expect to hear more
about an off er that has piqued
your interest. You earn respect
for insisting on solid facts, not
just a fancy talk about potential
opportunities.
ANSWERS
1. Tommy Roe, in
1966. Not only did
it chart (No. 6), but
it went to No. 2 in
Canada and No. 1 in
New Zealand.
2. Laura Nyro, in
1968. Th e song was
later picked up by
Th e 5th Dimen-
sion. Nyro’s songs
were covered by
many artists over
the years, including
Blood, Sweat &
Tears, Barbra Strei-
sand and Peter, Paul
and Mary.
3. Th e Bucking-
hams, in 1966. Th e
group took their
name as a way to
stand out during
the British music
invasion. Th ey were
from Chicago.
4. Irene Cara. Th e
song was used in the
fi lm “Fame” in 1980.
5. “I’m Gonna Make
You Mine,” by Lou
Christie in 1969.
Th e song peaked at
No. 10 in the U.S.
and charted in more
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LEO (July 23 to August 22) An
apparently solid-gold opportu-
nity beckons the Lion. But check
to see if all that dazzle isn’t just
a sprinkling of surface glitter.
Check it out before making a
commitment.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22
to December 21) What seemed
to be a reasonable workplace
request might need to be defend-
ed. Don’t fret. You have both the
facts and a surprise ally on your
side.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) A bit of capricious-
ness might be just what you need.
Plan to kick up your heels in a
round of fun and games with
family and friends this weekend.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to
February 18) Although some of
your plans might have to be put
on hold, things do begin to take
a turn for the better by midweek.
Your fi nancial crunch also eases.
PISCES (February 19 to March
20) Your fi nancial picture begins
to brighten by week’s end. Th ere
also are favorable changes in your
personal life. Someone you care
for has good news to report.
BORN THIS WEEK: You seek
balance, but not at the expense
of justice. You would make a fi ne
judge.
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