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December 14, 2021

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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM DECEMBER 15-21, 2021 UCW 19 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Who Knew? The Saudis take their beauty contests seriously, it appears: Judges at a competition northeast of Riyadh are cracking down on artificially enhanced contestants. The contest is part of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. Yes, the contestants are camels, the Associated Press reported, and 43 of them have already been disqualified. Camel breeders enter their most beautiful animals with the hope of winning $66 million in prize money, but Botox injections, face lifts and other cosmetic changes will not be tolerated this year. How, you ask, are those procedures implemented? Breeders might stretch the lips and noses of their camels, inject their heads or lips with Botox, inflate body parts with rubber bands and use fillers to relax their faces. "The club is keen to halt all acts of tampering and deception in the beautification of camels," the Saudi Press Agency said. Merry Christmas! An unnamed mountain climber is a little richer this season after a cache of precious gems valued at $84,350 was awarded to him by the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc council in early December. The climber found the emeralds and sapphires in 2013 as he scaled the tallest peak in west- ern Europe; they apparently were debris from an airplane crash there in 1966, CNN reported. The original owner of the stones couldn't be located. The council split the booty with the climber and will display their half at the Chamonix Crystal Museum. Nice Try A 50-year-old Italian dentist tried in early December to dodge get- ting the COVID-19 vaccine but still gain a health pass by offering the health worker a silicone prosthetic arm for the jab, The Guardian re- ported. Italy recently cracked down on unvaccinated people at social, cultural and sporting events, so the man allegedly purchased a fake arm that may have cost him hundreds of euros. The medic, Filippa Bua, said she "felt offended as a professional. The color of the arm made me suspicious and so I asked the man to uncover the rest of his left arm. It was well made but it wasn't the same color." The unidentified man will face fraud charges, according to Luigi Icardi, the regional health counsellor. Question: I've always enjoyed "Yel- lowstone" and was waiting in antici- pation for this new season. All things considered, I knew to expect the usual swearing. Am I being too sensi- tive when I say that this season they really have kicked the swearing into high gear? I just sit and brace myself, waiting for the next F-bomb to drop! — Beth Matt Roush: You're not alone. Since the new season of the Kevin Costner western drama started, to monster ratings I might note, I keep hearing from folks who, unlike Beth, seem to have forgotten that this is a par- ticularly foul-mouthed cast of char- acters, sometimes leaving me won- dering if Montana hadn't changed its state motto to "Oro y f-ing plata." "Yellowstone," on Paramount, is rated TV-MA for a reason, and while the violence (which has yet to be criticized in my mailbag) and sex are part of it, the main reason is crude language, befitting these ruth- less and rude people. I can't quantify whether the level of profanity has in- creased from season to season — to my ears, it's always been high — but I decided once this became a topic to count how many F-bombs were thrown in the last few episodes. You may not be surprised to learn that the average is around 40 — the num- ber goes way up when we go inside the bunkhouse, but Beth (Kelly Reil- ly) and her man Rip (Cole Hauser) really let it rip as well. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to "A Party Down" Up- date. Over a decade after Starz axed the cult-fave satire about a misfit catering team, the net is hosting a six-episode reboot with original cast members Adam Scott, Jane Lynch, Ken Marino, Martin Starr, Ryan Hansen and Megan Mullally back in their pink bow ties. Jeers to A Case of Scary Schedul- ing for e CW's "Nancy Drew." e biggest mystery here is why the network has buried its best show in the ratings graveyard of Friday nights?! ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Relationships will be easy for you this week. You will be in tune with the vibe of the people you interact with and can push interactions further. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Take lessons from those who have blazed trails before you. You don't have to reinvent the wheel. Explore some tried and true strategies. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Your desire to remodel or redecorate your home could come to the forefront this week. Be careful to set a budget; otherwise, you run the risk of overspending. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 You may be lacking some self-confidence in the romance department right now. Phone a friend and get the pep talk you need to realize you've got what it takes. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 You may tempted to turn off your phone this week, as the idea of a device-free day is entic - ing. Take a brief time out from technology each day. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 If you feel backed into a corner, try not to lash out but understand others' opinions and why they may be questioning you. Listen find a solution. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 It's unlikely you can check everything off of your list this week. Don't let that get you down, however. You will accomplish a lot. Measured progress is still progress. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 You may be known for being serious much of the time, but it's alright to be goofy and playful once in a while. Engage in some entertaining antics. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Stand up for what you believe in this week. Others will be inspired by your actions and may join in support of the cause you've cham - pioned. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 e pressure on you has been tremendous lately. You may want to treat yourself to a well-deserved rest. e break will quickly rejuvenate you. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 is is a good time to pursue your dreams. Make a list of smaller steps that will help you achieve your goals and then put the plan into action. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 You can't avoid every poor situation that comes your way. Don't run and hide, but step up and face the music. 1 COME WHAT MAY We Are Messengers 2 TASHA LAYTON Look What You've Done 3 CROWDER In The House 4 FOR KING & COUNTRY Relate 5 MAVERICK CITY Promises 6 JEREMY CAMP When You Speak 7 PHIL WICKHAM House Of The Lord 8 RYAN ELLIS Heart Of The Father 9 TOBY MAC Promised Land 10 SANCTUS REAL My God Is Still The Same

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