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SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2018 UCW 31 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Rude Awakening Former English soccer star Gary Mabbutt, 57, traveled to South Africa in July to visit his daughter, who works at Kruger National Park, but it wasn't the exotic big game that left the most lasting impression on him. While he was sleeping, he later told the BBC, "... a rat has come into the bedroom, climbed into the bed and has decided to chew on my foot," which Mabbutt couldn't feel because he suffers from Type 1 diabetes and has little feeling in his foot. e rat "made quite a big hole in my toe, going down to the bone, and ate underneath my foot." Mabbutt was finally alerted to the rodent's presence when it bit his thumb and he saw his bloody foot. He flew back to the United Kingdom, where he underwent surgery and spent a week in the hospital. "All the opponents that I've played against," he said, "and I finally get taken out by a rat." [BBC, 8/27/2018] Bright Ideas e animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in Maine is seeking state permission to construct a permanent memorial to the 4,500 or so lobsters that perished on Aug. 22 when a truck carrying them crashed in Brunswick. e monument, a 5-foot-tall granite tombstone, would "remind everyone that the best way to prevent such tragedies is to go vegan," said Danielle Katz, director of PETA. e proposed wording for the stone is: "In memory of the lobsters who suf- fered and died at this spot August 2018, Try Vegan, PETA" and would include a graphic of a lobster. Of course, Maine residents are possibly the least sym- pathetic about their crustacean coun- terparts: e Portland Press Herald re- ports that in 2017, 110 million pounds of lobster were harvested in the state. [Portland Press Herald, 8/29/2018] Awwwwwww! A first date spent surfing in Santa Cruz, California, last October ended in an unconventional first kiss when 56-year-old Max Montgomery col- lapsed from a heart attack on the beach. His date, Andi Traynor, a 45-year-old anesthesiologist, leaped into action, performing CPR until para- medics arrived. Montgomery under- went bypass surgery the next day, and he assured Traynor that she was under no obligation to keep seeing him. "Who wants to date someone who just had a heart attack? But she told me she was not going anywhere," he told e Daily Mail on Aug. 29, and in fact, the two are still together, having sealed their rela- tionship with a "real" kiss. [e Daily Mail, 8/29/2018] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, things that may have confounded you in the past will be much clearer this week. Someone comes into your life and will explain what you need to know. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Conversations with friends the next few days prove to be a great mood-lifter, Taurus. ings in your life will continue in a positive direction for some time afterwards. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though work life and home life are separate, there are some instances when they might overlap. Use this time wisely to build deep relationships. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You have a trustworthy circle of friends, Can- cer. If the going gets a little tricky this week, call upon the people who just can't wait to support you. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Let supervisors know just how much you have been contributing at work and how it has been beneficial to their bottom line. is can be the doorway to a pay increase, Leo. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, do not feel like you have to change much about yourself to fit the mold others have created. It is okay to be unique and be proud of your differences. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You are naturally trusting of others, Libra. But keep a small amount of skepticism going so that no one takes advantage of you. Once you vet friends, keep them close. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Spending too much time worrying about what others are doing or what they think of you is not productive, Scorpio. Focus on what makes you happy and don't worry about others. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have taken on too much, Sagittarius, and now you think you can't get it all accom- plished. It may take a few long nights, but your initial goal is still attainable. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 It is okay to seek perfection, Capricorn, but not when others are helping out. Be grateful of all they have to offer, even if you may need to fix something along the way. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you must follow through when you say you are going to do something this week. If not, others may associate you with empty promises, and that reputation is not easily remedied. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 is is a good weekend for kicking back and relaxing, Pisces. If you feel like hosting, open your home to some guests for even more fun. Question: I am absolutely addicted to "Bosch" on Prime Video. e work of Titus Welliver is nothing short of per- fection, and I would tune in to watch Lance Reddick read the phone book. What are your thoughts? – Rob Matt Roush: I've been a fan of Michael Connelly's book series for years and was surprised it didn't come to TV sooner. I agree that Titus Welliver is just about perfect as Harry Bosch, and Lance Reddick makes any show better ("Fringe," "Lost," "e Wire") with his formidable presence. It's a solid adap- tation of a terrific franchise and I look forward to each season. at said, I'm not surprised it flies under the Emmy radar. Crime dramas and procedur- als, even smartly serialized ones like Bosch, tend to be ignored and/or underestimated in the current drama series boom. In a simpler and less cluttered time, this would be a standout. Question: How come the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" episodes are not in re- run? – Eleanor Matt Roush: In today's digital age, many shows live on through stream- ing rather than syndication. You can still find many episodes of this be- loved series. SundanceTV appears to be the only outlet replaying the episodes on a national basis (and then in the wee hours), and the first three seasons are currently available for streaming on Hulu along with other TV classics. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to vet Ted Danson. Now that Hulu and Netflix are carrying episodes of NBC's perfect afterlife comedy "e Good Place," you have no forking excuse not to be all caught up and ready to root for the devilishly delightful Danson on Emmy night. Jeers to Mr. Robot for heading into sleep mode. A yearlong wait between seasons is bad enough, but now that USA has opted to ctrl-alt-del the stel- lar hacker drama after its upcoming fourth season (in 2019), the idea of los- ing Christian Slater and Rami Malek's twisty dynamic already has us caught in a deep web of depression. 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