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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JANUARY 26, 2022 - FEBRUARY 1, 2022 UCW 19 WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Awkward "Ms. Wang," 30, of Zhengzhou, China, agreed to a blind date arranged by her parents ("I'm getting quite old, so my parents arranged more than 10 blind dates for me," she said) and went to the man's home for dinner on Jan. 6. But during the meal, they learned that his community had gone into a rapid lockdown because of COVID-19, and she wouldn't be able to leave for several days, the BBC reported. She posted on WeChat that the situation was "not ideal" -- while he did cook for her, "he doesn't speak much," she noted. "I feel that apart from him being reticent like a wooden mannequin, everything else about him is pretty good." Wang said she thinks his friends alerted him to the posts, so she removed them. "I think it has affected his life." Boundaries The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) in the United Kingdom on Jan. 10 removed the medical license from Simon Bramhall, a transplant surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, The Washington Post reported. The action stemmed from an incident in 2013 in which, after finishing up a transplant, Dr. Bramhall used an electric beam to burn his initials into the patient's liver before closing her up. The flourish might not have been discovered, but the liver began to fail the following week and another surgeon discovered the signature. Bramhall said at the time it was something he did to relieve stress during long, difficult operations. In 2017, he was convicted of assault and fined about $13,000. In 2021, he submitted a letter arguing that he was again fit to practice, but the latest ruling has denied him the right to do so, noting that his actions "undermined" people's trust in the medical profession. Question: (Spoiler Alert!) I'm upset with the ending of the "Dexter: New Blood" reboot. Why bring this beloved character back only to kill him off? And at the hands of his son, no less. Don't they know Dexter fans watch the show to root for Dexter? Does Showtime really think we want to watch a show built around Harrison? No thanks. — Ethan Matt Roush: Once again, a reminder that no task on TV is more difficult or unrewarding than putting a long- running show to rest for good. I'm sure there's a quiet minority who see a moral justice in Dexter facing up to the damage he had done over the years through his vigilantism and knowing he would likely have continued poisoning Harrison's soul if they'd fled to California. But the contrived and rushed nature of the series finale — why not show an encounter between him and Battista from the original series, for one — and his unnecessary killing of Sgt. Logan (Alano Miller) seemed de- signed to inflame the ire of longtime fans, who would have been happy to keep cheering Dexter on in his murderous ways for years. e real- ity is that Michael C. Hall probably wouldn't have signed on for such a continuation, and from what I've read (including our interview with showrunner Clyde Phillips), "New Blood" was always intended as a close-ended final chapter for this character. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com. By Damian Holbrook Cheers to 1883 for racking up stellar numbers for Paramount Network. e cable debut of "Yellowstone's" Old West prequel (which continues on streamer Paramount+) starring Faith Hill and hubby Tim McGraw averaged nearly 5 million viewers. at's a whopping 10% of the coun- try's population back then. Yee-haw! Jeers to Tracksuit Slander. Between the outfits fancied by the baddies on "Hawkeye" and the "Squid Game" uniforms (pictured), it's like TV has declared war on com- fy, coordinated athleisure wear. ARIES Mar 21/Apr 21 Your affection for someone could affect your im- pression of a certain situation. You need to take a step back or remove yourself from the situation. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Someone in a position of authority may want to invest in your future. Even though you may be flattered by the interest, you have to weigh all of your options. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You may learn something about a person if you're willing to get involved in deep conversation. Have a talk with someone you're eager to get to know. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 A heav y load at work is manageable. Challenges keep you engaged and you thrive on the pres- sure. Enjoy the responsibility and all that comes with it. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Sometimes you need to put passion ahead of sta- bility. at means explore all possibilities when it comes to relationships. You may connect with someone unexpected. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 You may be able to move through chores and other things on your to-do list quite quickly this week. at opens up opportunities for some rest and relaxation. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 A chance to take a leadership role in your com- munity is on the horizon. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and give it your all. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 is week you may be pulled in two directions, but it's nothing you haven't handled in the past. Look to trusted confidantes for advice and even a little help, if necessary. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Find some time to delve into your passions. Fig- ure out what piques your interests and pursue it with your customary energy. Others will admire your enthusiasm. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Getting romance off the ground this week may seem like climbing Mount Everest. Mixed mes- sages may cloud the waters. Keep finding a way to connect. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, think about what you can bring to the table at work, and then promote your strengths to the higher-ups. ey may be slow to come around but you'll catch their attention. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 If you are feeling overworked, you may have to ask others to pitch in and take on a bigger share of the tasks at hand. 1 PHIL WICKHAM House Of The Lord 2 FOR KING & COUNTRY Relate 3 WE ARE MESSENGERS Come What May 4 MATTHEW WEST What If 5 JEREMY CAMP When You Speak 6 TAUREN WELLS Until Grace f/Rascal Flatts 7 CROWDER In The House 8 MAVERICK CITY MUSIC Promises 9 TOBY MAC Promised Land 10 JORDAN ST. CYR Weary Traveler