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April 04, 2017

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APRIL 5-11, 2017 UCW 33 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE ADVICE GODDESS Rebooty And The Beast I'm a woman in my 30s. I was married for five years, but now, thank God, I'm divorced and about two years into a wonderful new relationship. Disturbingly, I occasionally call my boyfriend by my awful ex-husband's name. He laughs it off, but it really freaks me out. Should I see a neurologist? Is my memory going? Or — gulp — do I miss my ex on some subconscious level? — Disturbed As with dead bodies carelessly submerged after mob hits, it's unsettling to have your ex's name bobbing up when you love somebody new. Naturally, you suspect the worst — that you're subconsciously pining for the ex. But — good news! — the likely reason for your name swapperoos is something you should find comfortingly boring. According to research by cognitive scientists Samantha Deffler and David C. Rubin, we're prone to grab the wrong name out of memory when both names are in the same category — for example, men you've been seriously involved with or, in the pet domain, gerbils you've dressed in tiny sexy outfits. You might also keep in mind that your ex's name was the default for "man in my life" for more than twice as long as the new guy's. Other memory research suggests that especially when you're tired, stressed, or multitasky, it's easy to go a little, uh, cognitively imprecise. You send your mindslave off into your brain — back to the "My Guy" category — and the lazy little peasant just grabs the name he spent five years grabbing. So, you might think of this as a mental workforce issue. The Department of Emotions isn't even involved. However, research by cognitive psychologist Robert Bjork suggests that you can train your memory to do better through "spaced retrieval" — correcting yourself just post-flub by asking and answering "Who is the man in my life?" and then letting a few minutes pass and doing it again. But considering that you have a partner who just laughs at your errors, your time would probably be better spent appreciating what you have: an easygoing sweetheart of a guy and no readily apparent need for a neurologist. Bottom line: Your calling the guy by the wrong name probably points to a need for a nap, not unwanted company — as in, a tumor named Fred squatting in the crawlspace behind your frontal lobe. Copyright 2017 Amy Alkon NEWS OF THE WEIRD by CHUCK SHEPPARD A highlight of the recent upmarket surge in Brooklyn, N.Y., as a residential and retail favorite, was the asking price for an ordinary parking space in the garage at 845 Union Street in the Park Slope neighborhood: $300,000 (also carrying a $240-a-month condominium fee and $50 monthly taxes). That's similar to the price of actual one-bedroom apartments in less ritzy Brooklyn neighborhoods like Gravesend (a few miles away). [DNAInfo, 3-6-2017] Compelling Explanations Saginaw, Michigan defense lawyer Ed Czuprynski had beaten a felony DUI arrest in December, but was sentenced to probation on a lesser charge in the incident, and among his restrictions was a prohibition on drinking alcohol — which Czuprynski acknowledged in March that he has since violated at least twice. However, at that hearing (which could have meant jail time for the violations), Czuprynski used the opportunity to beg the judge to remove the restriction altogether, arguing that he can't be "effective" as a lawyer unless he is able to have a drink now and then. (At press time, the judge was still undecided.) [MLive.com, 3-10- 2017] Fine Points of the Law Residents in southern Humboldt County, California, will vote in May on a proposed property tax increase to fund a community hospital in Garberville to serve a web of small towns in the scenic, sparsely populated region, and thanks to a county judge's March ruling, the issue will be explained more colorfully. Opponent Scotty McClure was initially rebuffed by the registrar when he tried to distribute, as taxpayer-funded "special elections material," contempt for "Measure W" by including the phrase "(insert fart smell here)" in the description. The registrar decried the damage to election "integrity" by such "vulgarity," but Judge Timothy Cissna said state law gives him jurisdiction only over "false" or "misleading" electioneering language. [North Coast Journal (Eureka, Calif.), 3-7-2017] Copyright 2017 Chuck Sheppard ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, take your time on a particular project that requires more than just a cursory glance. Enlist the help of a partner or coworker if you need assistance. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if your patience is in short supply, hunker down and try to ride out the week. You can make it through if you keep your eyes on the prize. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, romantic gestures may need to be put on hold until you can devote enough time to treating that special someone in the right fashion. This will give you more time for planning. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, pretty soon your schedule could be upended and you will have to find new coping mechanisms. It might be a struggle in the beginning, but soon you will bounce back. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take a few moments to unwind when you can, Leo. It has been a busy time for you and you need to seek respite whenever you can -- even if it's only for a few minutes. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Think ahead to later in the week, Virgo. Do you have important plans? Try not to burn the candle at both ends now so you can have more energy down the road. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be called upon to take a leadership role or start making more of the tough decisions in a relationship. You have to contribute as much as possible. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, even if you cannot see the finish line just yet, realize it is just over the horizon. Your hard work will be well worth the effort. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, when someone calls upon you for assistance, jump as quickly as you can. Others know they can count on you to be supportive and quick to support. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A situation at home that has been on your mind finally resolves itself, Capricorn. You can breathe a little easier knowing there is one less challenge you have to face. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, with others continually counting on you for answers, you may be hesitant to ask some questions of your own. But speak up, especially if you feel overwhelmed in any way. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Creativity takes center stage for you this week, Pisces. You may put a clever spin on decorating or finally dabble in a new hobby. Amy Alkon Chuck Sheppard 1400 Walter Reed Road, Suite 130 HOURS: M-Sat 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. • Sun: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 910•867•8700 Celebrate Easter! www.LittleItalyFay.com (All American Expressway & Owen Drive) Fri/Sat: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. UP & COM ING W EEKLY 'S Celebrate Easter!

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