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NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 UCW 29 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Bright idea Another birthday staring you down? Perhaps you can follow the lead of a man in the Netherlands who has launched a legal battle in the town of Arnhem to change his age from 69 to 49. "(Y)ou can change your name and change your gender," Emile Ratelband noted. "Why can't I decide my own age?" e Dutch positivity trainer told BBC News that he feels discriminated against both in the career realm and on Tinder. "When I am on Tinder and it says I'm 69, I don't get an answer," Ratelband said. "When I'm 49, with the face I have, I will be in a luxurious position." He also describes himself as a "young god." e arbiters of his case aren't so sure, though: One judge want- ed to know what would become of the 20 years that would be erased by such a change. "Who were your parents look- ing after then? Who was that little boy?" he wondered. [BBC News, 11/8/2018] The entrepreneurial spirit Roxy Sykes, 33, of London, had a brainstorm that started when someone complimented her on her beauti- ful feet. "I was convinced to set up a social media account to show them off," she told Metro News on Nov. 1. But that was just the ground floor for the pedo-preneur. "It wasn't until I started getting thousands of follow- ers and messages about selling used items that I realized I could profit from it," she said. In her busiest month, she grossed more than 8,000 pounds ped- dling socks, shoes and videos to foot fetishists. "Pairs of shoes that I would wear for two months would sell for 200 pounds, and a pair of socks that I wore for a day would sell for 20 pounds. en a single video of me just wiggling my toes would make 100 pounds, so I was really raking in a lot of money," she continued. Overall, she says she's pulling down about 100,000 pounds a year. Sykes has also mentored fellow fetish models: "It's great to be able to help others and teach people my ap- parent 'talent,'" she said. [Metro News, 11/1/2018] On the lam Perhaps in an effort to escape its likely fate, a turkey in Shoshone, Idaho, was rounded up by police on Nov. 7 after "terrorizing the neighborhood" around North Fir Street. United Press International reported the bird was detained at a local petting zoo pending the owner's coming forward to claim it. Shoshone police posted on Face- book that the claimer would have to do "an embarrassing dance" to get the bird back. [United Press International, 11/9/2018] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Take a few extra moments to think things through before making any important deci- sions, Aries. Knee-jerk reactions are not the way to go at this time. Careful planning is the key. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, direct all of your attention toward a certain project. Even as you worry about other things being forgotten, you realize the impor- tance of prioritizing. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are juggling so many things right now, and you may feel like you're being pulled in 100 directions. Slow down and figure out what takes precedence. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Others are eager to hear some of your words of wisdom, Cancer. You usually know just what to say in a given situation. Prepare your thoughts carefully. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may need to brush up on certain skills if you want to sail through a particular task that comes your way late in the week. Get some help if need be. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, once you set your mind to something, there is nothing you cannot accomplish. Your attention to detail is top notch, but don't let perfection distract you. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, putting family first has always been your priority and that will continue in the weeks ahead. Others notice your efforts and appreci- ate them. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Multitasking can be your undoing, Scorpio. You want to accomplish so much, but you must try to balance your time instead. Clean the clutter from your schedule. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Family affairs move to the forefront this week, Sagittarius. A spouse or a child is in need of assistance, and you must set aside the time to help amid your other responsibilities. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 ings have started to settle down a bit for you. Capricorn. at's a welcome change from the harried pace you've been keeping of late. Enjoy the respite. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it's taken a few months for you to find your groove, but you are in a zone and standing on solid ground. Enjoy the smooth sailing that's ahead. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Listen to what others are telling you, Pisces. You have always been good at accepting advice and now is the time to heed others' wisdom. Old School Meets the Internet by Paul Hall We use the internet on a daily basis. In the new film "Ralph Breaks the Inter- net," we find out what is really going on behind the scenes in the vast wilderness that exists beyond our computer, tablet and phone screens. It's been six years since the events of "Wreck-It Ralph," and our heroes Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope (voice of Sarah Silverman) are just chill- ing in Litwak's Arcade. On what seems to be just another ordinary day of work, Ralph decides to make Vanellope's life a bit more interesting by carving out a new track for her in Sugar Rush. Little do either of them know a broken steer- ing wheel will lead the pair on a journey that will take them far from the safety of their home. Vanellope and Ralph head to the internet to find a new steering wheel, starting on eBay, where they enter in a bidding war with each other, driving up the cost of the needed game accessory. To pay for this purchase, the pair must create videos, get "likes," endure pop-up windows and even head to the dark web. It's a wild and crazy ride through the in- ternet like you've never seen it before. e folks at Walt Disney Animation Studios have provided a rich landscape for this excursion. e internet as brought to life by the talented men and women behind the scenes is a visual spectacle that begs to be experienced. And experience it we do — pop-ups, viruses, the dark web and a most enjoy- able sequence with a "Which Disney princess are you?" quiz that results in Vanellope meeting many of these special individuals are just some of the stops along the way. "Ralph" is fun and funny with mes- sages for all. It's the perfect type of film that plays well with both kids (at face value) and adults (with the slew of pop- culture references). I wanted to see it again almost immediately as there is so much going on in the background that you'll inevitably miss some of the hid- den jokes. And yes, there is a post cred- its scene: a "Frozen 2" preview, or so we are led to believe. I really loved the fact that Disney was able to poke a bit of fun at themselves with this film. e irreverent nature of the aforementioned scene with the Dis- ney princesses just pops off the screen and resonates with the adults in the audience. I found myself enjoying this race through the internet with a cast of colorful characters. All the characters of the arcade are truly enjoyable to spend time with, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. What could be next for these old-school ar- cade heroes? Maybe a trip to virtual re- ality? I don't know, but whatever it may be, sign me up. I've got a bag of quar- ters, and I'm not afraid to use them. Paul's Grade: B+ "Ralph Breaks the Internet" Rated PG Distribution Driver Needed For Wednesday distribution route Must have vehicle, valid driver's license and insurance Email a brief work history & contact information to: laurel@upandcomingweekly.com CONTACT: Laurel Handforth Distribution Manager 910.484.6200