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AUGUST 8-14, 2018 UCW 27 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Bright idea It's time once again for minor league baseball promotion fun and games! This time, however, the Mont- gomery (Alabama) Biscuits managed to tick off a whole generation of base- ball fans. The Biscuits announced Millennial Night on July 21, featuring participation ribbons just for showing up, a napping area, selfie stations and lots of avocados, reported Fox News. While some Twitter users thought the promotion was insensitive, oth- ers were more philosophical. Dallas Godshall, 21, said, "More than target- ing millennials, it's sort of targeting older generations who like to make fun of millennials." Pitcher Benton Ross weighed in: "If it's insensitive, maybe they should just have thicker skin." [Fox News, 7/20/2018] People different from us A Russian man who has covered more than 90 percent of his body – in- cluding his eyeballs – with black-ink tattoos underwent surgery on July 14 at Jardines Hospital in Guadalajara, Mexico, to remove his penis, testicles and nipples because they spoiled his body art. Adam Curlykale, 32, of Ka- liningrad, an albino, was diagnosed with cancer and started the tattooing process 12 years ago to cover scars left behind from the disease. "I al- ways knew that I was different from the rest of society," Curlykale told The Daily Mail. "My favorite color, for example, has always been gray, in dif- ferent tones, and that's why my cur- rent skin color is graphite." He plans to finish the process by inking his remaining un-tattooed skin. [Daily Mail, 7/19/2018] Mistaken identity A man in Tameside, Manchester, England, is trying to figure out who painted "Pay your bill, you bard" on the side of his house, deflated the tires on his car and cut his brakes. "I was dumbstruck because I don't owe anyone anything or have any problems with anyone," the man, who wanted to remain anonymous, told Metro News. On the next night, July 20, someone set fire to his neighbor's van and painted on his house again, this time: "Pay your bill, Donna." But he doesn't know who Donna is. The man has hung a sign over the van- dalism saying, "Donna does not live here," and he and his nephew are tak- ing turns guarding the house. "Some- one has obviously upset someone," he said, "and I am stuck in the middle of it." [Metro News, 7/23/2018] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It can be challenging to silence your suspi- cious mind, Aries. Not everyone is trying to pull the wool over your eyes. Avoid gossip whenever possible, and you'll be fine. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Wear your heart on your sleeve, Taurus. Doing so may endear you to others. It may seem like you're putting all your cards on the table, but you're showing you're genuine. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Toning things down is not necessarily your style, Gemini. But this week you may want to keep a few details to yourself. Maintain a low profile for the next few days. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it is very easy to get wrapped up in the problems of others. But sometimes you have to let others work things out on their own. Offer advice if it is sought. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, behind the big lion's roar beats the heart of a pussy cat. Your sensitive side is bound to come through this week, when you may provide comfort to a person in need. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 What you show to the public may not be the true Virgo you keep close to yourself. Let a few intimate details sneak out, and you may be surprised at the reactions. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 is is a prime time to nurture business rela- tionships that could push your employment career into a new direction, Libra. ere are many possibilities at your disposal. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It can be difficult for your detailed-oriented self to draw the line at what to include in a task and what to leave out. You strive for perfection in all you do, Scorpio. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You are wondering if you should play it safe or dance closer to the edge this week, Sagittarius. It may be because you are feeling trapped by routine. Change can be good. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you want to be there for all the people who may need your assistance. But avoid stretching yourself too thin so you can approach each situation energetically. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Choose your battles, Aquarius. ere are not enough hours in the day to be an activist for every cause. Only select the ones that you truly feel strongly about. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Try not to record every moment on social media, Pisces. It's good to leave an aura of mystery from time to time and enjoy the mo- ments. Question: Please tell me that "Humans" will be back for Season 4. It's not only one of the best sci-fi shows on TV but one of the best shows period. – Jessica Matt Roush: I wish I could tell you one way or the other, but that decision hasn't been made yet. Ratings weren't encouraging, and nor was AMC's deci- sion to air the last few episodes outside of prime time at 11/10 Central Standard Time. I actually preferred this season of "Humans" to the second season of "Westworld" (to name another show about humans vs. artificial intelligence), and while I'd be delighted to see it come back for a fourth year, I'm resigned to the alternative should that occur. Question: With ABC now touting a third hour of "Good Morning America," what does your radar say about the fate of "General Hospital?" – Linda Matt Roush: My radar doesn't extend very well into the daytime-TV hours, but I'd think this last classic vestige of ABC daytime drama is safe for a while. It's possible this genre of daily daytime soap will eventually go the way of the prime- time variety show and become extinct, but GMA's expansion into GMA Day in the afternoon isn't yet a proven quality, and it replaced an infotainment show ("e Chew"). I'd be surprised if ABC takes the leap to be the first of the tradi- tional Big ree to abandon the format. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to tvinsider.com. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Sugar Rush" for hitting that sweet spot. Just as it did with its baking-fail gem "Nailed It!," Netflix has, well, nailed it with this confectionery competition that perfectly pairs food artistry with a panel of experts led by cupcake guru Candace Nelson. Jeers to Hulu for its "UnReal" sur- prise attack. We were OK with the Lifetime soap's move to the stream- ing service, but abruptly launching Season 4 with the news that it was also the last time we'd go behind the scenes of dating show "Everlasting" was the kind of move even amoral producer Quinn (Constance Zimmer) would find shady.