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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM DECEMBER 25-31, 2019 UCW 19 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Just weird Meanwhile, it's warm and sun- ny in Las Vegas, and the pigeons are wearing cowboy hats. What? On Dec. 9, KVVU reported that pigeons have been spotted with tiny red cowboy hats on their heads. Mariah Hillman, who runs an animal rescue, at first thought the little headwear was cute, but then began to worry about how the hats had been affixed to the birds' heads. "Did they glue them? ... Is it something that's going to impede their flight or at- tract predators?" she wondered. Hillman and her agency have been handing out business cards and asking people who see the little urban cowbirds to "just feed them until I get here. I'm only 3 miles away and I'll come trap them." Bright idea The Raleigh (North Carolina) News & Observer reported on Dec. 9 that a 14-year-old run- away made a logical choice when deciding where to hide. Around 8:30 that morning, as workers at Bed Bath & Beyond opened the store in Greenville, they discovered someone hidden in the store and called police. Of- ficers responded for a "breaking and entering in progress," but found only a teenage boy who had "camped out" in the store overnight. He was returned to his home. Great art! In Miami Beach, Florida, you don't even have to leave the oceanfront to get caught in a traf- fic nightmare. For Miami's Art Basel, Argentinian artist Lean- dro Erlich unveiled on Dec. 3 a masterpiece three months in the making: sand sculptures of 66 ac- tual-size cars and trucks locked in a traffic jam, which he calls "Order of Importance." His art- work is meant to bring attention to the climate crisis, Dezeen re- ported. The work includes sever- al lanes of traffic split by a traffic divider. Most of the vehicles are partially submerged in a nod to rising sea levels created by global warming. "As an artist, I am in a constant struggle to make people aware of this reality," Erlich said. It is his largest project to date. Question: Has "Riverdale" on the CW jumped the shark? I mean, this is a show that has always been on the edge of the improb- able, but Season 4 is so far-fetched that it seems really laughable. Matt Roush : For me, "Riverdale" was swimming with sharks from the beginning — it always felt too over-the-top, and I prefer my childhood memories of Archie and the gang from the original comics — so I'll take your word for it that it's only gotten more so. To submit questions to T V Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to "The Neighborhood" for settling in so nicely. Now in its second season, the laugh- out-loud CBS comedy has found its groove, in large part thanks to the odd-couple chemistry of Max Greenfield and Cedric the Entertainer. Now, how do we get invited to go bowling, guys? Cheers to Arrowverse's cross- over for living up to the hype. The first half of The CW's five- part "Crisis on Infinite Earths" brought "Supergirl," "The Flash," "Arrow," "Batwoman," DC's "Leg- ends of Tomorrow" and "Black Lightning" together with more cameos, jokes and action than we thought possible. A heroic feat. Jeers to "The Mandalorian" for coming up short. Action, Easter eggs, baby Yoda — Disney+'s stellar Star Wars series about a galactic bounty hunter ("Game of Thrones'" Pedro Pascal) pro- tecting a li'l green dude has it all. Except for acceptable running times. The first two episodes clock in at under an hour each, which is just not enough for a show that's so out of this world. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if things seem to be a little confus- ing this week, take some time to pause and reflect. Maybe you are interpreting the data in the wrong way. Ask a friend to check your work. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Your generosity is limitless this week, Taurus. Your efforts will be rewarded to you in kind in the near future. Keep your charitable efforts coming. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Getting your point across to others may prove challenging, Gemini. Slow down and explain yourself clearly. Being ame- nable to compromise can help. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Your relationships have longevity and that is something to be proud of, Cancer. Keep doing all the right things to keep the ones you love close by. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Go with the flow when you anticipate some- thing exciting coming your way, Leo. Let your hair down a little and enjoy the good times ahead. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, give something new and frivolous a tr y this week. You may find this ex- perimentation sparks a new interest that proves rewarding for years to come. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Someone is very proud of what you have ac- complished lately, Libra. If you find yourself in the spotlight, enjoy the much-deserved praise and attention. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, employ various ways of looking at situations that come your way. It is always beneficial to have an open mind. When a new project arrives, maintain your enthu- siasm. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sometimes you need to be a bit pushy to get what you need, Sagittarius. Step up and part the crowds so you can reach your goal. Make sure your voice is heard. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 is is a good time to share positive thoughts with others, Capricorn. With the new year on the horizon, resolutions are at the forefront of many people's minds. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, while you can expect a week full of energy and nonstop activity, you can manage to fit some fun into the mix. Start making plans with close friends. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You very well may learn something impor- tant over the next few days, Pisces. Keep your eyes and ears open to what's around you. 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