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SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 UCW 33 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Superpowers Phoenix teenager Josiah Wiedman, 13, was walking home through a park in early August with a friend when he was struck by lightning, "sending me 9 feet into the air, making me bounce on my head and then flip over to my back," he told ABC News. Afterward, doctors put Josiah into a medically in- duced coma for three days, and when he came to, he made a speedy recovery. His mother, who didn't expect her son to survive, dubbed him "Superman" – and indeed, Josiah said he's waiting for his special powers to kick in. "I haven't felt my powers yet, but I will soon," he said. [ABC News, 8/17/2018] Annoying After 16 years, neighbors of "Eva N." in Sturovo, Slovakia, have gotten relief from her particular brand of torment, reported the BBC. From morning until night, the woman had played a four- minute aria from Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata" over and over, with her speak- ers on full blast. "e whole street is suffering," complained one resident. At first, the music-lover played the music to drown out a neighbor's barking dog, but continued the practice until Aug. 6, when she was arrested for harass- ment and malicious persecution. If found guilty, she could face between six months and three years in prison. [BBC, 8/9/2018] A pothole in Toronto, Ontario, Cana- da, got a new life as a vegetable garden this summer after area residents grew weary of waiting for the city to repair it. e hole, which is several feet deep, had been expanding for months, neighbors said. So they filled it with tomato plants, which are now ripening and getting so tall they require wire cages for sup- port. Now, "It's sort of, like, become the community garden," resident Bryan Link told CBC Radio. Finally, Mayor John Tory has agreed to not only fill the pothole, but to move the tomato plants to a community garden. [CBC Radio, 8/16/2018] Oops! Pennsylvania State Police told Le- high Valley Live that Evan T. Kasick, 52, of Upper Milford Township, was injured on Aug. 16 when he wrecked his motorcycle – in his own driveway. Kasick sped into his driveway around 7:30 p.m. and struck a concrete bar- rier, causing him to be thrown from the Honda bike. He was taken to an area hospital with undisclosed injuries, and police issued a ticket for driving at an unsafe speed. In his driveway. [Lehigh Valley Live, 8/19/2018] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, surround yourself with people who have more experience than you and can offer advice. Listen to the pearls of wisdom they may share with you. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a new coworker may come to you with questions because you are an expert in a par- ticular area. is presents a good opportunity to serve as a mentor. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Expensive items have been on your mind, Gemini. However, this may not be the best time to make big financial decisions. Give them a little more thought. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Sometimes going about the same schedule day after day can put you in a rut, Cancer. Change up one aspect of your daily life, and you may notice a big difference in your mood. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you have been mulling over going back to school, then now is your opportunity to enroll in a vocational class or take college courses for more credit. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your creative side will be on display this week as you can showcase crafts or artwork that is inspired by the colors of autumn. Put your thoughts in motion. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You are very good at compromising, Libra. is is one reason why people like you as a friend. However, do not compromise your own ideals to go along with every plan. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, enjoy socializing with your friends this week. You have been on the go so much that it is time to settle down and enjoy a break and some good conversation. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Try your best to turn a situation that could easily get out of control into one you can man- age more easily, Sagittarius. It will probably require some quick thinking. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Family matters come to the forefront this week, Capricorn. You may find yourself in the middle of a siblings squabble. Fortunately, things will blow over quickly. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 A series of events at work may have you think- ing about a change in position and/or career, Aquarius. Don't make any rash moves just yet. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Try to take emotion out of all your deci- sions this week, Pisces. Lead with your head instead of your heart, especially where work is concerned. Question: With all the new/old shows making a comeback, how about bringing back "e Closer" with Kyra Sedgwick?- – Carole Matt Roush: Too soon. And very un- likely. When Kyra Sedgwick left "e Closer" after seven seasons, which then became "Major Crimes" for the next six, it seemed she had gone as far as she was willing to go with Brenda Leigh and was ready to move on. (Un- fortunately, ABC's "Ten Days in the Valley" didn't quite work out.) Given that between the two series, more than 200 episodes were filmed, that's a pret- ty solid legacy. I loved her character and the show in general, and if she de- cided to come back to the role, I know I'd watch. e show had a great, long run, but asking for more is a bit greedy. Question: Is "e Last Ship" coming back this fall on TNT? – Charles Matt Roush: I'm getting this question a lot lately because the show tradition- ally has aired in the summer and many are worried they missed it. e fifth and final season will begin Sept. 9. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Trial & Error" for its sustained appeal. Season 2's "Lady, Killer" case was such a criminally fun platform for Kristin Chenoweth's kooky defendant and the entire ensemble cast that we will be raising several ob- jections if NBC doesn't bring it back next summer. Cheers to" Suits" for playing its ace. After the exits of Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle, plus Katherine Heigl's knockout arrival, it's cool the show still knows it's at its best when Gabriel Macht's multilayered Harvey confronts the Specter family ghosts, as he did recently while handling his unfaithful brother's divorce. Jeers to a "Designing Women" reboot Between "Pose," "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Riverdale's" Cheryl Blossom, TV's top divas these days are true originals. Go cook up something fresh and leave the classic comedy about sassy Georgia peaches alone. You can't improve on perfection. know in the stay www.upandcomingweekly.com We can help you learn what is happening in and around Fayetteville! In print and online! 208 Rowan St. 910.484.6200