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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM DECEMBER 4-10, 2019 UCW 23 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Curious tradition Animal Help Now, a group that assists in "animal emergencies," has gathered almost 160,000 signatures on a petition to repeal legislation allowing "Possum Drops" in North Carolina. In a number of communi- ties in the state, the custom of put- ting an opossum in a transparent box, suspending it in the air and then slowly lowering it to the ground is a feature of New Year's Eve cel- ebrations. Organizers in Brasstown told The Raleigh News & Observer they ended its Possum Drop after the 2018 event because it's "a hard job to do, and it's time to move on," but they maintained that the tradition does "absolutely nothing to harm" the animal. Animal Help Now, how- ever, is continuing its campaign against the state statute that makes it legal for people to treat opossums however they wish between the dates of Dec. 29 and Jan. 2. Yeah, no If you're passing through the sea- side city of Fukuoka, Japan, here's a tip for a cheap hotel: A night in room No. 8 at the Asahi Ryokan will cost you just $1. And your privacy. In re- turn for the low rate, your entire stay in your room will be livestreamed on YouTube. Hotel manager Tet- suya Inoue told CNN on Nov. 20 that while the world can watch the room's guests, there is no audio, so conversations and phone calls can remain private. Also, the bath- room is out of camera range. And, of course, guests can turn out the lights. "Our hotel is on the cheaper side," Inoue said, "so we need some added value, something special that everyone will talk about." Awesome! Over the past five years, 12 sepa- rate bundles of cash, totaling nearly $45,000, have turned up on sidewalks in the quiet, beachside English vil- lage of Blackhall Colliery, posing a mystery for local detective Constable John Forster. "These bundles are always ... discovered by random members of the public who have handed them in," Forster told 9News, although he did admit he suspects some bundles have not been turned over to police. Officials have no evi- dence of a crime committed related to the bundles, usually containing about 2,000 pounds apiece. After a period of time, if no one claims them, the folks who discovered the bundles will get to keep them. Question: What do you think of the news of ABC developing a reboot of "Revenge?" I watched every episode of the original series, long after it had gotten stale, mostly because Emily VanCamp was such a compelling lead for it. But that show ran out of gas creatively somewhere around season two. I can't get excited about a sequel series to something that already over- stayed its welcome. —Jake Matt Roush: I can't argue with you about "Revenge" running out of steam — I think I bailed midway through the second season — but I'll keep an open mind about the proposed reboot, which according to reports would be an entirely new story built around a different charac- ter, this time Latinx, who has her own reasons for seeking payback against a big-bad nemesis. e premise of "Re- venge" was always strong, even when the execution wasn't, and I'd be more excited if ABC were to announce that "Revenge" was coming back as an an- thology, granting your wish of single- season and self-contained revenge melodramas that would pose less of a risk of spinning their wheels. Another intriguing element of a "Revenge" reboot, a trend that rarely gets my pulse racing, is that the story will re- portedly feature a character from the original series to help jumpstart the plot — and could that be anyone but Nolan Ross (Gabriel Mann)? To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Sesame Street" for 50 years of Muppet-y merriment. From its early days on PBS to its current life on HBO, the beloved staple of educational kids' TV was suitably celebrated with a lively, loving anniversary special hosted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt that would make creator Jim Henson proud ... and Gro- ver feel super. Jeers to "e Morning Show" for an- choring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon with a tired trope. Apple TV+'s #MeToo drama could be a timely tale of female empowerment but is so far just a glossy soap devoted to pit- ting conniving journalists against each other. at's not new. Or newsworthy. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Do your best to put power struggles at work or at home into proper perspective, Aries. Looking at things through a new vantage point can ser ve you well. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are ready to break out of a rut that has kept you in neutral for some time. You may have to sacrifice some comfort to get up and moving. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are outgoing in the days ahead, and the stars are aligned with your interpersonal relationships. is combina- tion could prove rewarding. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, take some time this week to do something that makes you feel good. Don't just focus on the physical; concentrate on your emotional well-being as well. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you do not need a reason to be self- indulgent this week. Just step out there and go get what you desire. You're a hard worker and have earned the privilege. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be comp elled to drop by a friend's or family member's house unan- nounced this week. Better to pick up the phone and talk things out first. LIBR A - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it is t ime to spread your w ings and t r y somet hing new t his week. You'll get rest less t ied behind a desk. Ta ke some t ime of f to indu lge your wander- lust. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, loosen up the purse strings a lit- tle bit this week, as you have been quite disciplined w ith your finances lately. If you are ahead of the game, splurge. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Don't tr y to rein yourself in this week, Sagittarius. e cosmos are certainly against it. Pour your heart out to some- one or take on a grand project. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Take your foot off the gas pedal this week, Capricorn. You have a funny way of always being on the move. Sometimes you need to scale back and do nothing. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Sometimes the most exciting things happen when you allow them to develop organically, Aquarius. Let things unfold w ithout too much oversight in the days ahead. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, many people see you as gentle and cooperative. ese are valuable traits that can benefit you and those around you in the coming weeks.