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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2021 UCW 19 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Wait, What? "Appropriate disciplinary action has been taken" in Hazard, Kentucky, after photos surfaced on social media allegedly depicting students giving lap dances to high school staff, USA Today reported. The incidents were part of homecoming week; Superintendent Sondra Combs said festivities included a "man pageant," which somehow led to the lap dances by scantily clad students. One of the grateful recipients was the school's principal, Donald "Happy" Mobelini, who is also the mayor of Hazard. "Using this as a teachable moment," Combs said, "we will provide social media training for our students and staff." But, she emphasized, the district "has a tradition of excellence and academics and everything we do" — apparently including suggestive bumping and grinding. Government in Action About 100 hippopotami that are descendants of hippos once owned by late drug lord Pablo Escobar have been recognized by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio as legal persons, United Press International reported. The hippos live in Colombia, but nonhuman animals are allowed to go to a federal court in the U.S. to obtain testimony in defense of their interests. Colombian attorney Luis Domingo Gomez Maldondo filed a lawsuit on the animals' behalf to save them from being euthanized, arguing that sterilization would be a better option. Creepy Residents of Ipswich, England, have spent more than four years be- ing troubled by a haunting rendition of the nursery rhyme, "It's raining, it's pouring ..." sung by a young child during the night. "It was waking me up in the night. It was absolutely ter- rifying," one woman said, according to the Mirror. "Last week it played for hours. It was just horrible." Finally, in September, the borough council's rapid response team tracked down the source of the chilling singing: It was a motion alarm in an industrial park. "The sound is only supposed to act as a deterrent for opportunistic thieves that come onto our property," a spokesperson for the park said. "The motion sensors were being trig- gered by spiders crawling across the lenses of our cameras, and it looks like we've had it turned up too loud- ly." The volume has been lowered, and Ipswich residents can now sleep at night. Question: I'm wondering which Fall shows are "can't miss" for you? — CCM Matt Roush: ere aren't nearly as many new network shows to pick from as there used to be. I just reviewed both "Ghosts" and "e Wonder Years" very positively as the fall's breakout comedies.ey're both terrific in very different ways, and I haven't missed an episode of either yet. I hadhigh expecta- tions for "e Wonder Years," given my fondness for the original series, but "Ghosts" is a particularly delightful surprise. Elsewhere, I've already made my admiration known for the ambi- tions of NBC's "Ordinary Joe", and I'm trying to find time to catch up on Fox's intriguing "e Big Leap" to see how it's coming along. Beyond that, the only new show I'm watching avidly — make that hate-watching — is NBC's "La Brea" as the guiltiest of cheesy pleasure. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider. com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Law & Order: SVU" for ofor making it to 500 episodes on NBC. Now, don't you think we've waited long enough for Capt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Organized Crime's Det. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) to finally get together? Cheers to "CSI: Vegas" for sweet- ening the pot. While rebooting the crime-scene classic with OG stars William Petersen and Jorja Fox might have been CBS's safest bet ever, the real payoff is what the fresh heat crew—played by Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria and Mel Rodriguez—bring to the (ex- amination)table. Jeers to Bravo for making us wait to watch what happens. Given the immense interest in the Erika Girardi legal drama this season, stretching out "e Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'" reunion over four weeks is, well, criminal. ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Someone is appealing to your softer sensual side lately and you're not sure how you feel about it. Showing emotions is not a sign of weakness. Enjoy the attention. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 If you've been tasked with getting others on track, it may be a tough go of it. Despite your encouraging words, some don't want to budge. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Identify people who stick around even when the chips are down. ese are people who you want in your corner for comfort and support. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 You are pushed up against a wall even though you are not game for more pressure. Find a physical activity to blow off steam and energy. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 It may be difficult to avoid internalizing the opinions of others, but that's just what you have to do this week. Brush off comments getting in the way of productivity. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Get in touch with a distant relative or old friend. A simple phone call or text could be just what the doctor ordered. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Don't be surprised if someone rubs you the wrong way. You don't have to feel compelled to like everyone, but you will have to get along. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 It's difficult not to take things personally when someone disagrees with you. Resist the urge to get into a heated debate. Focus energy elsewhere. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 is is a time for plenty of communica - tion between you and your loved ones or coworkers. Listen and contribute to discus- sions this week. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Your slow and steady nature will be appreci- ated and acknowledged by others, particu- larly those who have been paired with you on a project. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 You may find out something surprising about family that you didn't know before. Delve deeper for the story behind the situ- ation. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Emails are going back and forth, the phone is ringing ond video conferences are boom- ing. Find a quiet place to unwind. All About That Brass SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7:30PM ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.FAYETTEVILLESYMPHONY.ORG OR CALL 910-433-4690 An intimate chamber concert featuring the brass and percussion sections of your Fayetteville Symphony! This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts