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JUNE 7-13, 2017 UCW 31 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE Will Another Network Pick Up "Last Man Standing"? I would like to know if there is any interest in another network picking up "Last Man Standing" since ABC cancelled it. I am more conservative, but watch shows that are obviously liberal-leaning. As the ratings were good for a Friday night, I don't understand why another network wouldn't pick it up, unless all are so liberal that they don't want to play to the conservative parts of the nation. — Joanne So far no word of any takers, but it has been reported that the studio (Sony) is shopping it around, having been taken by surprise by the cancellation. e last time I addressed this, before ABC announced its schedule, I argued that its cancellation was most likely due to the fact that ABC didn't own it, which may still be a factor in why it wasn't held back for midseason. But when I saw that ABC had abandoned its "TGIF" family-sitcom strategy on Fridays in favor of moving action-fantasy shows ("Once Upon a Time," Marvel's "e Inhumans") to the night, then the rationale became more pragmatic, that there wasn't a home for it anymore. (ough it still could have been put on the shelf as a replacement to give one of the Tuesday or Wednesday sitcoms a rest.) I still look at this as a business, not a political, decision. After six seasons, Last Man Standing is not a cheap show to renew, which may be why no one has made a deal yet. It could still happen. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Master of None" for its masterful mix of heart and humanity. In Season 2 of the delightful Netflix comedy, star and co-creator Aziz Ansari has us swooning over his ebullient charm, cultural realness and so-relatable approach to romance. Cheers to "e Originals" for honoring what came before. "e Vampire Diaries" lives on in its spinoff, which got our blood pumping by bringing in Matt Davis's Alaric to tangle with Klaus (Joseph Morgan). Jeers to Dancing With the Stars for stumbling in the finale. As much as we adore baseball champ David Ross, he was stiffer than a brand new catcher's mitt and clearly didn't deserve to bump Normani Kordei to third place against winner Rashad Jennings. NEWS OF THE WEIRD by CHUCK SHEPPARD The Entrepreneurial Spirit! Le Plat Sal (The Dirty Plate) restaurant in the Marais district of Paris features specialties actually containing dirt — or as Chef Solange Gregoire calls it, "the mud of the earth that caresses our toes, the sand kissed by the sun and rocks." Mused a Food Network host in April, "What's left? People are already eating snout-to-tail, leaves-to-roots...." Gregoire extolled her four-star dishes, including pastry crust a la Mont Lachat rock and a Boue Ragout stew simmered with silt from the River Seine. (NPR also noted that the founder of The Shake Shack was "quietly" planning a new American chain, Rock in Roll.) [NPR, 4-1-2017] Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak's 98-page paper (leaked to Business Insider in April) touted the wealth obtainable by capturing the platinum reputed to be in asteroids. The costs to mine the stone (rockets, launch expenses, etc.) might have dropped recently to about $3 billion — a trifle next to the $50 billion worth of platinum Poponak said a single asteroid might contain. (On the other hand, experts point out, such abundance of platinum might crash the worldwide price.) [Business Insider, 4-6-2017] The Twisted Ranch restaurant in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis saw crowds swell in March after it revamped its menu with more than two dozen items made with ranch dressing (including ranch-infused Bloody Marys). As one satisfied visitor put it, "Ranch is everyone's guilty pleasure." [St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 3-29-2017] Unclear on the Concept Yale University graduate students (well, at least eight of them), claiming "union" status, demonstrated in front of the Yale president's home in April demanding better benefits (beyond the annual free tuition, $30,000 stipends and free health care). Some of the students characterized their action as an "indefinite fast" while others called it a "hunger strike." However, a pamphlet associated with the unionizing made it clear that strikers could go eat any time they got hungry. [Chronicle of Higher Education, 5-9- 2017] Copyright 2017 Chuck Sheppard ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, remaining quiet about how you truly feel about someone will not be helpful this week. It's better if you unleash your emotions and let your loved one know the truth. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Your dedication could be the key to putting things back on track at work, Taurus. After a little turbulence, everything will work out once more with you on task. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, profound change is never easy, but you have to give it a try. Start slowly with little things that may not affect you as much, then build up to bigger changes. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You may be feeling invincible this week because you haven't run up against much resistance lately, Cancer. Just don't believe everything will be a piece of cake. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are on a roll this week, and everything you encounter puts an extra spring in your step. Just don't get so engrossed in your progress that you forget others. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your creativity is overflowing this week. is proves a boon to anyone who has asked for your assistance with party planning, decorating or other creative pursuits. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you feel more comfortable working with others in a group than you do on solo projects. is reinforces to others that you are a team player and a valuable asset. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Others won't stand in your way this week, Scorpio. You are a productivity powerhouse, and you are ready to overcome any and all obstacles. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be tempted to throw in the towel when things are not going your way. Give the situation a little more time before you make a foolhardy decision. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Others realize you are willing to put in long hours when you see the possibilities for a positive return, Capricorn. Share this enthusiasm with others and they might reciprocate. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Continue to be that steady rock that others can rely on, Aquarius. e waters could get a little choppy this week, and others will need a strong anchor to get them by. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, sharing your opinions may not scare off others, even when they don't agree with your views. Continue to be open and honest. Chuck Sheppard