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JULY 25-31, 2018 UCW 31 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Want to get away? Many citizens of the world are weary of the war and strife that seem to be consuming the news, and about 200,000 of them have already signed up to put it all in the rear-view mirror by becoming citizens of Asgardia. is coming-soon colony on the moon is led by Igor Ashurbeyli, a Russian engineer, computer scientist and businessman who was inaugurated as its leader on June 25 in Vienna. Asgar- dia's parliament plans to set up "space arks" with artificial gravity in the next 10 to 15 years, where its projected 150 million citizens can live permanently, Reuters reports, and Ashurbeyli hopes settlement on the moon will be complete within 25 years. Asgardia is named after Asgard, a "world in the sky" in Norse mythology. Its leaders hope to attract a population from among the "most creative" in human- ity, perhaps using "IQ tests," accord- ing to Ashurbeyli. Best of all: For the time being, becoming a citizen online is free. [Reuters, 6/25/2018] Ewwwwww! Susan Allan of Kelowna, British Co- lumbia, Canada, was driving with her son on May 9, enjoying the beautiful weather with the sunroof open, when they were suddenly hit with a cold material that smelled to them like fe- ces mixed with chlorine. "Like a clean poop smell if that's possible," Allan told Vice. "My son threw up, and we had so much in our faces. Both of us, our faces were covered in poop." Ap- parently, poop is falling from the sky all over Canada; Transport Canada has received 18 such reports this year. But the government has not issued an explanation for the phenomenon. Allan thinks it is related to airplanes flying overhead and the Canadian government is covering it up. But Transport Canada pooh-poohed her theory and has declined to comment further. [Vice, 6/29/2018] Bright Idea "ARE YOU BLIND IT 25 MPH" is Ron Ward's in-your-face (and gram- matically lacking) attempt to slow down drivers along his street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ward has been making signs for years, neighbor Patrick Schmidt told FOX 17 in June. Ward claims, "By the time (drivers) hit this here driveway, they're doing at least 50-55 miles an hour." He just wants people to follow the Richmond Street speed limit. "Slow down, the whole neighborhood's got kids," he said. e city of Grand Rapids, how- ever, has no specific plans for speed monitoring on the street. [FOX 17, 6/26/2018] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, don't hesitate to express the passion you are feeling for a loved one. If you do not share your feelings, others will not know what you are thinking and fail to respond. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 It's time to trust your instincts, Taurus. When something does not seem on the up and up, you owe it to yourself to speak up. Keep in mind that others may not believe. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your romantic life seems to be full of compli- cated patterns that could be perceived as ob- stacles, Gemini. Don't let these things hinder your relationships. Start making changes. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Sitting back and not doing much this week will move you nowhere quickly, Cancer. You need to find motivation to be productive and get to the tasks at hand. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you can stay on course, things will move along quite well for you. ere are plenty of distractions that may be in your way, but you must look beyond them. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Get outdoors and enjoy a walk through the park or a hike, Virgo. It's what you need after being cooped up for too long. Outdoor proj- ects also may beckon you. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, start planning a much-needed vacation right now. And don't forget to look beyond your usual haunts, as there are many other options available as well. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may have a great deal of energy, but you need a plan regarding where to direct it. is may be a good week to spend with friends or family. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, try not to get swept away by bad habits. Try something new and obtain a fresh perspective, whether the task is large or small. Accept challenges as they come. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 ere is no need to go to extremes to get your point across, Capricorn. Listen to other people's opinions, recognizing that their insight may prove valuable. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, there is nothing wrong with ques- tioning the actions of others. is can be a great way to understand others' points of view and fine tune your own. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 All it takes is a little spark and then your mo- tivation will renew, Pisces. It won't take very long to get back on track if you desire it. Question: Was "Harry" really canceled? e show got better and better and now I am so enjoying what I guess are reruns. – Marcia Matt Roush: Harry Connick Jr.'s day- time talk show was canceled after its second season, another reminder of how hard it can be for even appealing personalities such as his to make it in that tough syndicated market. (For what it's worth, I recently met a guy who drove for Harry during the run of the show, and he reconfirms what we all suspect about him being one of the nicest guys in the biz. I'd love to see Harry resurface in a TV comedy, drama or even musical format.) Question: Don't you think that when a series is canceled, they should do one last show to tie up the story? Many times, we have watched a show for many seasons, but then all of a sudden, the series is canceled! – Joe Matt Roush: is time of year, as fans continue to process the many cancel- lations, this wish is a fairly common one. But it's almost always impracti- cal. From a studio and network point of view, it would amount to throwing money away, and the logistical hur- dles in bringing a cast and crew, and writing staff, together to pull off one final episode just wouldn't be feasible, even if everyone involved knows how much a show's fan base would appre- ciate the effort. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to tvinsider.com. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Pose" for letting the music play. As if FX's underground ballroom drama weren't striking enough, the heartrending July 8 installment hit us smack in the soul with Pray Tell and Blanca duetting on "Home" for patients in an AIDS ward at the begin- ning of the plague. Category: Emmy realness. Jeers to "Big Brother's" Big Losers. Between JC fondling housemates with an ice-cream scoop, Kaitlyn's live-feed use of the N-word and the "I'm look- ing ghetto" convo between white girls Rachel and Angela, this season's unlik- able cast has fast worn out its welcome.