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April 20, 2021

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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM APRIL 21-27, 2021 UCW 19 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Compelling Explanation Deputies in Brevard County, Florida, clocked Charles Thomas, 65, of Malabar, going over 100 mph on his motorcycle and weaving in and out of traffic on March 31, according to an arrest report. When they finally caught up with him, Thomas reas- sured them by saying "he is trained to drive like that," WKMG-TV reported. He was charged with reckless driving. Cliche Come to Life Around 4:15 a.m. on March 24, an unidentified resident of Laurium, Michigan, woke to find a gun pointed at his head, WLUC-TV reported. Lau- rium Police said Warren Meyers, 52, of Calumet, Michigan, allegedly de- manded the homeowner give him his two cats. The "cat burglar" left with one cat and was later apprehended, along with the gun he used, said au- thorities. He was arraigned on March 29 in Houghton County Court; the fate of the stolen cat is unknown. Dont Eat That! Among the treasures discovered at Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk, England, is a 121-year-old chocolate bar, still in its tin, commissioned by Queen Vic- toria for troops fighting in the Second Boer War in South Africa, Reuters reported on March 31. Oxburgh was the ancestral home of the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, and one of them, Sir Henry Edward Paston-Bedingfeld, fought in that war; the chocolate bar was discovered in his helmet case. "Although you wouldn't want it as your Easter treat," mused Anna For- rest, cultural heritage curator at Brit- ain's National Trust, "it is still com- plete and a remarkable find." On the lid, a message is inscribed in Queen Victoria's handwriting: "I wish you a happy new year." Can't Help Herself Two weeks after a plea deal fell through in connection with a 2019 at- tempt to stowaway on a flight at Chi- cago's O'Hare International Airport, Marilyn Hartman, 69, was arrested and charged with trespassing March 16 as she attempted to sneak onto another flight at O'Hare, the Associ- ated Press reported. At the time of her 2019 arrest, Hartman was on proba- tion after having bypassed security in January 2018 and boarded a flight from Chicago to London without a ticket. The Cook County Sheriff's Department says it plans to seek a felony escape charge for Hartman. Question: Disappointing to hear of the end of "NCIS: New Orleans." It re- mains my favorite. I suspect too many cast changes did not help. Any chance it will migrate to another network? — Gary J Matt Roush: e "NCIS" franchise is made by and for CBS. ese aren't the sort of shows that get snapped up by rivals. Maybe if there was in- terest in producing more episodes for streaming on Paramount+, that would be the only lifeline. But as we've explained earlier in this space, CBS is known for jettisoning its crime dramas after a certain number of years (often seven) to keep re- freshing the lineup. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to to America Ferrera for clocking back in to "Superstore." While it was still a total bummer to say goodbye to the crew of NBC's delightful retail comedy after six seasons, the fact that former series regular Ferrera came back as sales- person turned exec Amy Sosa for the March 25 series finale left us, well, on Cloud 9. Jeers to "e Real World Home- coming: New York" for hitting too close to home. From returning to the loft to revisiting old fights, the Paramount+ reunion of the origi- nal seven strangers who launched MTV's cinema vérité hit nearly 30 years ago is a dream — except for the COVID-19 infection that kept Eric from moving in with Norman, An- dre, Julie, Becky, Heather and Kevin. at part of the real world remains a nightmare. Jeers to "Riverdale" for trading cheers for leers. We will accept the seven-year time jump and even Jughead's icky mustache. But we cry foul at the March 24th football game that saw cheerleading coach Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch) per- forming a less-than-ladylike routine to Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love" — in front of a crowd of parents! e fasci- nating Petsch deserves better. ARIES - March 21/April 20 Some things are entirely out of your control, Aries. You may come up against some such obstacles this week. Focus your energ y on the things you can control. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Taurus, if you're seeking new horizons, estab- lish a game plan and then do your homework. is will help determine if it is practical to make a move. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Your expressiveness and affections are drawn out this week, Gemini. It could put you in the mood to push some limits socially or creative - ly. Chances are things will work out well. CANCER - June 22/July 22 Cancer, some focus and harmony enables you to find balance in your personal and profes- sional relationships. You will begin to see eye-to-eye with many people. LEO - July 23/Aug. 23 It is a good thing to center yourself emotion- ally because many decisions are heading your way, Leo. You may find ideas and plans center around domestic issues. VIRGO - Aug. 24/Sept. 22 You are inclined to seek some mental stimula- tion this week. Invest in puzzles, or recreation- al pursuit such as an escape room experience. LIBR A - Sept. 23/Oct. 23 Take a break from overthinking, Libra. Involve yourself with pleasurable activities that don't require a lot of forethought. Others can join the fun. SCORPIO - Oct. 24/Nov. 22 is is a good week to focus attention on your personal needs, Scorpio. Perhaps you are looking for personal fulfillment. Tr y volunteer work. SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 23/Dec. 21 Others may be elusive this week, Sagittarius. Don't take it as a sign of your relationships be - ing in need of mending. Others are just busy, so enjoy the down time. CAPRICORN - Dec. 22/Jan. 20 People may demand a little more of your time in the days ahead, Capricorn. If you are not sure you can devote extra effort, tell these people as soon as possible. AQUARIUS - Jan. 21/Feb. 18 Disagreements can arise if others are not reading you well, Aquarius. Focus your efforts on effective communication this week to avoid any confusion. PISCES - Feb. 19/March 20 You don't need to know ever y detail of an issue to be able to take a side or a stance, Pisces. Your abilit y to make choices will improve.

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