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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JANUARY 8-14, 2020 UCW 27 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Editor's note: Enjoy some of our favorite items from 2019. People different from us Asparagus is healthy and delicious. But for 63-year-old Jemima Packing- ton of Bath, England, the columnar vegetable is much more: Packington is an asparamancer, a person who can foretell the future by tossing the spears into the air and seeing how they land. "When I cast the asparagus, it creates patterns, and it is the pat- terns I interpret," Packington said. "I am usually about 75 to 90% accurate." In fact, out of 13 predictions she made for 2018, 10 of them came true. What's in store for 2019? Packington tells Metro News that England's women's soccer team will win the World Cup; "A Star Is Born" will win an Oscar; and fears over Brexit will be largely un- founded. Oh, and asparagus will see an all-time high in sales. The high price of vanity A "vampire facial" is a procedure during which blood is drawn with a needle and then "spun" to separate the plasma, which is then injected into the face. For customers of a spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico, though, the most lasting effects may come after a blood test. The state's Depart- ment of Health is urging customers of VIP Spa, which closed in September 2018, to undergo HIV testing after two people were infected following treatment there. Dr. Dean Bair of the Bair Medical Spa said people should always make sure they're going to a licensed facility for such procedures. "This is just the worst example of what can go wrong," he told KOAT. The spa closed after inspectors found its prac- tices could potentially spread blood- borne infections, including hepatitis B and C as well as HIV. It's come to this The Pokemon Co. has made Japanese brides' dreams come true with its announcement that it is col- laborating with a wedding planner to offer sanctioned ceremonies with its characters in attendance, dressed as a bride and groom. Yes, Pikachu will stand up with you and your betrothed —as long as you go to Japan to tie the knot — and the icing on the cake is Pokemon-themed food items and a Pikachu cake topper. Finally, United Press International reports, for your scrapbook, you'll have a marriage certificate decorated with Pokemon imagery — surely an item you'll want to preserve in a licensed Pokemon photo frame. Question: I've just finished watching the final episode on Fox of "e Moodys Christmas" limited series with Denis Leary. at thing is a real hoot! Funniest sitcom I've seen in a long time. Is there any chance that show will be picked up and continue with the same format, same ac- tors — by any cable company? —Virginia Matt Roush: Glad you enjoyed "e Moodys," even though that TV family, which also included Elizabeth Perkins and Jay Baruchel, didn't seem to be en- joying their holiday much throughout the six episodes. ere is a remote pos- sibility you could see the family again in another limited format, built around another family gathering at a differ- ent holiday time. "A Moodys Easter" or "Fourth of July"? But it seems a long shot, because the limited-series format was always something of a risk for Fox, and neither the reviews nor the ratings made this look much like a hit fran- chise. Part of the problem was that this seemed to have come out of nowhere and didn't fit in with any of Fox's regular programming, and double-running episodes on three nights, not all of them consecutive, presented another sched- uling hurdle. If Fox does order more — I can't imagine anyone else stepping up, though these days you never know — we'll be sure and report it. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to "e Morning Show" for getting its act together. After a scat- tered first season — with a WTF musi- cal bit — Apple TV+'s glossy drama delivered a nerve-shredding, perfectly paced finale that saw feuding news anchors Alex and Bradley (Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon) uniting on-air to take down the toxic men at the top. Jeers to "e Screen Actors Guild Awards" for snubbing "Succession" after it thrilled us with the bravest second season ever. Ignoring HBO's sharp satire and the insanely gifted ensemble of Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin and Brian Cox as a Machiavellian media family? Maybe SAG should be renamed SAD. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have met some people who may have greatly influenced your attitude and partnerships. Even if people are push- ing you one way, you have free will to go another. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you want to modif y something in your life, now is your chance to do it. is is the week to make some concrete changes that will benefit you. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You have several weeks to understand how recent changes will affect you, Gemini. You may need to get a few new friends in your circle of supporters. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not expect any enormous revelations this week, as things w ill work a lot more slowly. But keep an eye on the sidelines for the little changes that may occur. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 e week ahead should be fairly positive, Leo. As a new phase in your life progresses, you will have the opportunity to express yourself more and more. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Expect some major movement in your ca- reer and love life, Virgo. e two may even be intertwined in some way. You may be floating on air in all this good news. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Although no major events will come to fruition, this is an excellent week for you to simply sit back and breathe a little. ings will get busy in the weeks to come, however. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, look at events from a different perspective to fully take them all in. Over the next several days, you'll be on a mission to correct something in your past. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 A feeling of newness and openness are driv- ing your decisions, Sagittarius. Attend all of the events presented to you; you never know where opportunity lies. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A new person may come into your life this week, and this can potentially change things forever, Capricorn. Exercise caution but do not be opposed to trying something new. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 A voyage to faraway lands might be on the table, Aquarius. A trip may be just what you need to find that extra energy as you look to shake things up. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if your romantic relationship lacks spark, you may have to speak up and express your hopes and desires. Embrace all ideas.