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JUNE 21-27, 2017 UCW 27 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE I'm very disappointed that WGN America's Underground was canceled. Any news on the chances someone else will pick it up? I imagine it's not easy to produce with so many locations and the sets and props of a historical drama. Do you think anyone will still remember Underground come awards time? — Woody As of this moment, no updates regarding Sony's attempts to land "Underground" on another cable or streaming outlet, but even the head of Tribune, when confirming the cancellation, expressed hope (somewhat disingenuously) that "this remarkable show finds another home and continues its stories of courage, determination and freedom." As do we all. With WGNA now out of the big-budget scripted business entirely, let's hope someone steps up, and you'd think the deep pockets of OWN, Oprah Winfrey and Discovery could give this series a new lease on life. (Maybe give one of those awful Tyler Perry series a rest for a while.) As for awards, it's a long shot in most categories because the field is so crowded. I'd especially like to see Aisha Hinds rewarded for her remarkable episode- length speech as Harriet Tubman, but was surprised to see that she was being submitted as a supporting rather than guest actress, as the latter field might not be quite as competitive. by Damian Holbrook Jeers to Bill Maher for crossing the line in "Real Time." HBO's late-night host dropped a never-ok racial slur on his show during a live interview and even though he was "joking," we aren't laughing. e only N-word we have for that is NO, Bill. Cheers to Stephen Amell for making "American Ninja Warrior" look easy. e genetically blessed Arrow star cruised through "ANW's" celebrity-edition course like he was, well, a highly trained superhero. How can mere mortals compete with that? Cheers to Iliza Shlesinger for quietly killing it in late night. Like the sassy little sister of Full Frontal's Samantha Bee, the "Truth & Iliza" host has turned her Freeform chatfest into an under-the-radar hoot brimming with sly comedy and commentary. NEWS OF THE WEIRD by CHUCK SHEPPARD The New Power Nap If high-schoolers seem stressed by active lifestyles and competitive pressures and consequently fail to sleep the recommended nine to 10 hours a day, it must be a good idea for the federal government to give grants (including to Las Cruces High School in New Mexico) to purchase comfy, $14,000 "nap pods" that drive out the racket with soft music for 20 minutes a shot during those frenzied classroom days. A May NPR report based on Las Cruces' experience quoted favorable reviews by students, backed by a doctor and a nurse practitioner who pointed to research showing that adequate sleep "can" boost memory and attention and thus "can" improve school performance (and therefore must be a great use of federal education dollars). [NPR Morning Edition, 5-17-2017] Unclear on the Concept Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam argued that his "hands are tied" by "federal food laws" and that fresh, "all-natural" milk with the cream skimmed off the top cannot be sold in Florida as "milk" (or "skim milk") but must be labeled "imitation milk" — unless the "all-natural" milk adds (artificial) vitamin A to the product. A family farm in the state's panhandle (Ocheesee Creamery) decided to challenge the law, and Putnam, who recently announced his candidacy for governor, said he would try to resolve the issue soon. [WTVT (Tampa), 5-12- 2017] Inexplicable It recently became necessary for Candace Frazee and Steve Lubanski to acquire a bigger home in the Los Angeles area because their 33,000 "bunny"-related items (stuffed bunnies, antique bunnies, bunny paintings, bunny dinnerware, etc.) needed more space. The world's only museum devoted to the "house cat" allows self-guided tours in Sylva, North Carolina, where curator Harold Sims displays 10,000 artifacts including a genuine petrified cat (with whiskers!) pulled from a 16th-century English chimney. [[Canadian Broadcasting Corp. News, 5-8-2017] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You may find yourself easily annoyed this week, Aries. Surround yourself with positive people so you're not pulled into the doldrums. You will snap out of this funk. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, when others call on you to police a situation, you might be stuck between doing the right thing and taking the side of a friend. Do your best to remain impartial. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 e last few weeks have been good for you, Gemini. Others have had the chance to see what you are capable of accomplishing, and your confidence and ego are soaring as a result. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may be called on to host family or friends and will have to arrange all of those details. Recognize your strengths and delegate what you can't handle. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you have been hesitant about being in the spotlight, times are about to change. ere are no more excuses this week. Dive head first into everything. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 It's time to pull your head out of the clouds and get back to business, Virgo. e real world is beckoning, so get your mind straight and return to form. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, when speaking with others, take a more serious tone than you are used to. You don't want to come off as if this is just a big joke. Something important is happening. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Consider listening rather than gossiping about others, Scorpio. Sit back and enjoy the conversation as it unfolds around you. You might be surprised by what you hear. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 People around you may seem extra passionate about their beliefs this week, Sagittarius. But you can still take things lightly if those same fires are not stoked in you. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 is week you may pick up some skills you never thought possible, Capricorn. It may be computer-related, or you may even begin to learn a foreign language. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may finally arrive at a destination only to discover you really didn't want to go to this place after all. Sometimes, you learn through discovery. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, get outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as possible. e great outdoors can provide a welcome respite from the daily grind. Chuck Sheppard