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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM OCTOBER 6-12, 2021 UCW 57 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Bright Idea File this one under Marketing Ideas Gone Wrong: Speech Academy Asia in Singapore planted clowns outside multiple primary schools in early September in an effort to persuade students to enroll in public-speaking courses, The Straits Times reported. In response, principals and parents urged students to stay away from strangers, including the clowns. Kelvin Tan, the director of the academy, apologized for alarming people. He explained that "road show" employees were told to put on "cute mascot" costumes, but he wasn't aware they'd be wearing clown getups. "Maybe the clowns were too scary. It's wrong and we won't do it again," he said. New World Order The divorce of Valeria Udalova and Danila Medvedev, former co-owners of cryonics company KrioRus in Moscow, Russia, has turned ugly as they battle over 81 bodies of KrioRus clients, Slate reported. Last month, Udalova reportedly broke into a cryostorage facility that is under Medvedev's control and loaded containers with dead bodies onto a truck, causing damage and spilling liquid nitrogen in the process. Both parties now own separate cryonics businesses, but police continue to investigate who controls the 81 bodies, which in the meantime rest at Medvedev's facility. Compelling Explanation An elderly woman in Okemos, Michigan, moved to a nursing home, and an auction company was hired to clear out her home. MLive.com reported one of the items found was a 5-foot-tall gran- ite headstone with the name Peter J. Weller on the front. The woman's family didn't know the origin of the stone, saying they used the re- verse side of it to make fudge. The stone was donated to the Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries, but a genealogist was unable to find any surviving family mem- bers of Weller, who died in 1849. However, they did track down his grave, which had been moved in 1875. That's probably when the gravestone was lost, experts be- lieve. Cemetery preservationists restored the stone to Weller's cur- rent resting place and repaired and cleaned those of his family mem- bers nearby. Question: Is there any news at all on "American Gods" being picked up? — Gavin Matt Roush: Given how troubled this production was behind the scenes, it might have been wise for the creatives to have wrapped up the show when they still could. (It's not like there wasn't a blueprint.) e production company insists they're committed to finishing this project somehow and somewhere, but un- til some sort of deal is announced, consider it over. Question: I have been looking for the start-up date for my favorite show, "Resident Alien." Just what is Syfy waiting on? — Simon H Matt Roush: "Resident Alien" and its should-have-been-Emmy-nomi- nated star Alan Tudyk, will be back, just not in the fall. Not every series is a fall series, and that especially applies to short-order cable series like "Alien," whose first 10-episode season aired last winter. Syfy hasn't released an official premiere date yet for "Alien's" second season, but it's a good guess that it might return dur- ing that same general time frame. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Evil's" Midseason Opener. e chilling, nearly silent Aug. 29 investigation on the Para- mount+ crime procedural into a monastery murder left us totally speechless. Cheers to "e Queen's Gambit" for checking all her mates. Dur- ing the Creative Arts Emmys cer- emonies, the Netflix chess drama snagged a royal nine wins for every- thing from its period costumes to cinematography. And then won for outstanding limited series. Yasss, Queen! Jeers to "American Horror Stories" for stretching Rubberman (and woman) too thin. Hulu's spinoff is more fun — and freaky — when telling new tales instead of relying on the franchise's overused latex- encased killer. ARIES - March 21/April 20 Aries, be gentle with your approach this week as you look to persuade someone. You don't want to scare anyone away by being too flashy or for ward. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 is is a great time to go out and tr y to grab yourself a bargain, Taurus. Head to a thrift store or garage sale, or even test your nego- tiation skills at a car dealership. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Gemini, situations that have slowly been building will finally come to a head this week. A resolution will be better than the roller coaster you have been on recently. CANCER - June 22/July 22 Cancer, you may have little motivation this week. One or two days of relaxation could be just what you need to recharge. Expect to reemerge full of renewed vigor. LEO - July 23/Aug. 23 Leo, issues involving your finances take center stage. It is time to do some long-term financial planning and get all of your ducks in a row. Ask for assistance if you need it. VIRGO - Aug. 24/Sept. 22 Virgo, someone may be tr ying to slow you down, and you're not having any of it. Keep yourself busy at all times this week and assess your priorities. LIBR A - Sept. 23/Oct. 23 Libra, concentrate on a creative project that you have been pondering for some time now. Explore your imagination and don't hesitate to utilize it. SCORPIO - Oct. 24/Nov. 22 Scorpio, a little homework can help your cause as you seek to persuade others to see things from your perspective. Some cred- ibilit y can go a long way. SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 23/Dec. 21 is may be a ver y expensive week for you, Sagittarius. You're finishing up on projects around the house and may enjoy a weekend getaway to a spa or resort. CAPRICORN - Dec. 22/Jan. 20 Tr y to connect with people on a deeper level this week, Capricorn. You can then strengthen your friendships and get to know one another even better. AQUARIUS - Jan. 21/Feb. 18 Spend some time alone where you can cen - ter and concentrate on the bigger picture, Aquarius. You may have to make a few adjustments to an existing plan. PISCES - Feb. 19/March 20 Pisces, take action so others know you are dependable. is may pertain to work or assisting a friend with a task that needs completion. Distribution Driver Needed For Wednesday distribution route Must have vehicle, valid driver's license and insurance Email a brief work history & contact information to: laurel@upandcomingweekly.com CONTACT: Laurel Handforth Distribution Manager 910.484.6200