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June 27, 2017

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JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2017 UCW 27 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE For years I kept GSN (Game Show Net- work) as my default channel whenever there was nothing better to watch. I also used to be a fan of Steve Harvey. Why (and which mental giant) did they decide that if audiences like Family Feud, let's run it 18- 24 hours a day!? It's ridiculous! I'm sure that others, like me, have pretty much written off the channel most of the time! Any sanity in the future? —Marti Maybe there can be too much Steve Har- vey. Truth is, many cable networks lean on certain shows to fill what seems like endless hours of the schedule, and while it can seem like overkill, it's hardly unique to GSN. Anecdote: A few years ago, when I picked up a holiday stomach bug while visiting family, I remember laying in bed at my mother's house hearing from down the hall the bells and whistles of "Family Feud," half- hour after half-hour, blearily wondering if the supply would ever run out. en later on, the dial had magically changed to Histo- ry for a steady block of "Pawn Stars" repeats. at's how these channels operate. Clearly, there's a formula that tells the programmers which shows work best as video wallpaper. (In my own home, while I'm toiling away sampling new shows during the day, the other TV has been known to stay on a steady stream of "Law & Order: SVU" repeats, and that's not even limited to one channel!) To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com by Damian Holbrook CHEERS to Rachel Bloom for her award-worthy gig at the Tonys. e "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" star was such a hoot handling the backstage bits that we were se- cretly hoping she'd bump actual host Kevin Spacey before he stopped the show (in the worst way) with another one of his unnec- essary impersonations. CHEERS to Facebook for friending Nicole Byer. e social net- work plans to revive the "Girl Code" comic's wrongfully ignored MTV series "Loosely Ex- actly Nicole" for a second season as part of their plan to bring original content to your feed. Almost makes up for all those years of FB superpokes. JEERS to "Criminal Minds" for a criminally dumb decision. Less than a year after being recruited for the proce- dural, Goliath's terrific Damon Gupton has been handed his walking papers from the CBS hit. Are you guys out of your Minds?! NEWS OF THE WEIRD by CHUCK SHEPPARD The New York Times reported in May that the "sophistication" of Google's and Facebook's ability to identify potential customers of advertisements is "capable of targeting ads ... so narrow that they can pinpoint, say, Idaho residents in long-distance relationships who are contemplating buying a minivan." Facebook's ad manager told the Times that such a description matches 3,100 people (out of Idaho's 1.655 million). [New York Times, 5-14-2017] Government in Action! Harry Kraemer, 76, owner of Sparkles Cleaning Service in London, Ontario, was alone in his SUV recently and decided to light up a cigarette based on his 60- year habit, but was spotted by Smoke- Free Ontario officers and cited for three violations. Since his vehicle was registered to his business, and the windows were up, the cab constituted an "enclosed workspace." It took a long legal fight, but in May, the Provincial Offences Court cut Kraemer a break and dismissed the tickets. [National Post, 5-8-2017] The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finally prevailed in federal appeals court in February in its Endangered Species Act designation that wetlands in Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish should be preserved as a safe habitat for the dusky gopher frog. Landowners barred from developing the land pointed out that no such frogs have been spotted there for "decades," but have been seen elsewhere in the state and in Mississippi. FWS concluded the St. Tammany area could be a place that dusky gopher frogs might thrive if they decided to return. [The Daily Caller, 2-14- 2017] Fine Points of the Law Convicted murderer John Modie, 59, remains locked up (on an 18-to-life sentence), but his several-hours-long 2016 escape attempt from Hocking (Ohio) Correctional Institution wound up unpunishable — because of a "technicality." In May 2017, the judge, lamenting the inflexible law, found Modie not guilty of the escape because prosecutors had, despite numerous opportunities, failed to identify the county in which Hocking Correctional Institution is located and thus did not "prove" that element of the crime (i.e., that the court in Logan, Ohio, had jurisdiction of the case). (Note to prosecutors: The county was Hocking). [Athens Messenger via WOAB- TV (Athens), 5-24-2017] Copyright 2017 Chuck Sheppard ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even if you want to take the lead on something, you have to pay attention to the chain of command in this situation. is may require you to play second fiddle for a little while. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you're motivated to get started on a new project, but you may not have the means. Find out if anyone is willing to invest in your vision. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Avoid conflicts by talking through the situation with someone who has opposing views, Gemini. When you understand others' perspectives, you can be more accommodating. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if life gets a little hectic this week, find a spot where you can relax and enjoy the quiet for a little while. Recharging the batteries may be all that's needed. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, extend your magnanimity to someone who may have recently spurned you. is will demonstrate that you can always be counted on to do the right thing. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if others can't see your vision, you may have to forge on and hope for the best. Not everyone understands your brand of thinking, and you need to accept that. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, now might be time for a new career or a return to the workforce if you have been away. You just may discover a new identity through your work. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Keep up the good work in furthering your relationship progress, Scorpio. Your commitment is even stronger than it has been in the past. is is a great step forward. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, discuss your social calendar with others so that dates do not get confused and parties do not overlap. is way guests will not have to pick and choose which events to attend. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Ignore any hurtful comments that may come your way, Capricorn. Your emotional strength is potent, and you can successfully ride out any storm. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you are being called on to wear many hats at work, it is only right that you be compensated accordingly. is is a week for showing the bosses you mean business. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Remember that being in a relationship requires a lot of work, Pisces. Don't keep your feelings bottled up and hope for the best. Chuck Sheppard

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