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JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 UCW 23 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Least competent criminal In Shawnee, Oklahoma, Bran- don Killian, 29, was already in trouble for brutally beating Jar- ric Carolina in a June brawl. But as he sat in custody, he told an officer that his face was injured from being "first socked" during the fight. When the officer left the room to get a camera, Killian, who was being recorded, punched himself multiple times in the face (strangely using one hand to pro- pel the other fist into his cheek). Now his charges include preparing false evidence, KFOR reported. "Lying to the police and creating a false report will not be tolerated," warned District Attorney Allan Grubb. Killian is currently serving time in the Oklahoma County Jail for a separate drug court violation. [KFOR, 7/8/2019] News you can use Car rental companies in Japan began noticing last summer that some customers were putting very few miles on their vehicles, so they conducted surveys to find out what renters are using the cars for, reported The Asahi Shimbun, and discovered that one in eight renters were using cars for some- thing besides transportation, to wit: napping (most popular activ- ity), talking on the phone, eating lunch, watching TV, putting on Halloween costumes and doing stretches said to reduce the size of their face. One respondent said she uses rented cars to store bags and other belongings because coin-operated lockers are some- times all in use. Renting is cheap in Japan, costing only a few hun- dred yen (several dollars). [The Asahi Shimbun, 7/4/2019] Bird brain Ted Richards of Bristol, Eng- land, isn't your run-of-the-mill bird lover. He admires parrots so much that he has had his face tattooed with feathers and his eyes colored with tattoo ink, risk- ing blindness. HuffPost reported that Richards, who goes by Ted Parrotman, also had his ears re- moved, which has impaired his hearing. "Parrots only got little holes anyways, so I had them cut off," he said. "I didn't think about the complications, you know? Be- cause if you looked at (the) nega- tive all the time, you'd never do anything." Well said, Parrotman. Well said. [HuffPost, 7/3/2019] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there's not much you can do to prevent your momentum from taking you in a particular direc- tion. Enjoy the ride and hold on tight. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Stick to your gut feeling when someone tries to persuade you otherwise, Taurus. You know what feels right and wrong, and you can guide others in the right direction. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your current focus on finances has all of your accounts under scrutiny, Gemini. You need to have a clear picture of spending habits in order to reign things in. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are feeling exhausted, plan a getaway that will have you feeling rested in no time. Go somewhere nearby so you can start relaxing as soon as possible. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you want to give sound advice but are a little worried about how your message will be received. All you can do is put the information out there and hope for the best. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 All it takes is a little rescheduling to free up your calendar for something extremely fun, Virgo. Now you just have to settle on which enjoyable activity to do. LIBR A - Sept 23/Oct 23 If you feel like your coffers are getting a little empty lately, find a fun way to bring in a little more money, Libra. is extra income will al- leviate some pressure you have felt of late. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, once you stop tr ying so hard, all of the answers will fall in your lap. However, it can be difficult to pull back and let nature run its course. ings worth fighting for take work. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 It may be time for a big change, Sagittarius. A number of factors that only you can control will determine which direction to go in. Start thinking of the possibilities. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A few celebrations are in store for you, Capri- corn. Rest up for a period of whirlwind activity that won't abate anytime soon. Bring a friend along for the ride. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Learn how to control stressors that impact your well-being, Aquarius. is may be as simple as exercising or getting out in the fresh air for extended periods of time. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You may have a reason for keeping your cards close to the vest, Pisces. However, sometimes you may have to share some of your secrets. Question: e awards shows are geared to the regular networks and the stream- ing shows. ere are some excellent se- ries on OWN like "e Haves and Have Nots" and "Queen Sugar." Why are they never nominated for the awards? —Joyce H Matt Roush: I'll concede that in a less insane environment, a show like "Queen Sugar," which is serious in approach and beautifully acted and produced, would have a chance and be a smart choice in an industry look- ing to reward diverse content. e series' creator, Ava DuVernay, has broken ground with an all-female di- rectorial team, and she is likely to fare very well at the Emmys (I hope) with her Netflix miniseries "When ey See Us." ere's no satisfying answer to why shows and casts like these get overlooked, but for all of its virtues and success, "Queen Sugar" doesn't tend to make a lot of noise. From what I can tell, "e Have and Have Nots" didn't even submit itself for an Emmy, understanding that it's a guilty plea- sure at best. Question: When will "Suits" get some Emmy love? —Nancy H. Matt Roush: If it were ever to hap- pen, it would have happened by now. "Suits" will have to settle for love from its fans and media champions, includ- ing the cover story in the current issue of TV Guide Magazine. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Stranger ings'" Secret Weapons. After being a bit back-bur- nered in Season 2 of the Netflix hit, Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) — the kid who first took us to the Upside Down! — is back with some juicy stuff for Season 3, as is our new favorite, Max. We should all be as lucky as Eleven to have a bestie like her. Jeers to "e View" for losing sight of its intentions. Originally designed to showcase all sorts of perspectives, the ABC talk show has become such a one-sided conversation that con- servative cohost Meghan McCain is ready to bolt. Like her or not, she represents a part of the audience that deserves a place at the table. "Cumberland County's Community Newspaper"