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NOVEMBER 22 - 28, 2017 UCW 31 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Good-Natured Weirdos Three teenagers from Rahway, New Jersey, who call themselves the Rahway Bushmen, have been discouraged from their signature prank: dressing up as bushes and popping up in Rahway River Park to say "Hi!" to unsuspecting passersby. NJ.com reported in October that the Union County Police Department warned the Bushmen that they would be arrested if caught in action. The high school students started by jumping out to scare people, but decided to soften their approach with a gentler greeting. "We were trying to be harmless," one of the Bushmen said. "It's more or less an idea to try to make people smile." But Union County Public Information Officer (and fun-sucker) Sebastian D'Elia deadpanned: "It's great until the first person falls and sues the county." Or puts an eye out. [NJ.com, 10/26/2017] Animal Troublemakers Pilots were warned of "low sealings" at Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Utqiagvik, Alaska, on Oct. 23 because of an obstruction on the runway: a 450-pound bearded seal. Meadow Bailey of the Alaska Department of Transportation told KTVA-TV that the city, also known as Barrow, was hit by heavy storms that day, and airport staff discovered the seal while clearing the runway. However, staff are not authorized to handle marine animals, so North Slope Animal Control stepped in, using a sled to remove the seal. Bailey said animals such as musk ox, caribou and polar bears are common on the runway, but the seal was a first. [KTVA, 10/25/2017] Undignified Death Nathan William Parris, 72, met his unfortunate end when a cow he was trying to move turned against him at his farm in Floyd County, Georgia, on Oct. 25. Parris was pinned against a fence by the recalcitrant cow, reported the Rome News-Tribune, which caused him severe chest trauma. First responders tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the Redmond Regional Medical Center emergency room. [Rome News-Tribune, 10/26/2017] Least Competent Criminal Burglary suspect and career criminal Shane Paul Owen, 46, of South Salt Lake, Utah, was on the run from police on Oct. 24 when he dashed into a vacant church. A Salt Lake City SWAT team held a standoff at the church for more than six hours – until Owen called 911 to say that he was locked in the church's boiler room and couldn't get out. "Can you hurry?" he asked the dispatcher. "I need to talk to them first so they don't ... shoot me," Owen pleaded. The Deseret News reported he was booked on outstanding warrants for retaliation against a witness, drug distribution and identity fraud. [Deseret News, 10/24/2017] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you might feel like you do not measure up to others this week. How others see you is completely different from your perception. Don't be too hard on yourself. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, letting go is a hard lesson to learn this week. You may have to retire a plan that just can't come to fruition. But don't worry, new ideas are in the works. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, try not to hold onto negative emotions. Focus on all of the happy memories you have made with others and your mood will instantly brighten. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Honesty is the best policy, Cancer. So have that frank conversation with someone even if full disclosure can be a bit uncomfortable. Afterward, you'll be glad you did. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Don't underestimate your abilities, Leo. You are imaginative and creative when the mood suits you, as it will this week. Look for your muse and get started. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, stay open to external influences and you may be able to infer some things about the future that can guide you in the days ahead. It's good to stay ahead of the curve. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good week to take stock of the people who mean the most to you. Express your feelings to these people and spend some time with them. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A little dose of being naughty might do you some good this week, Scorpio. Call in sick from work and enjoy a day shopping or simply indulging in a little entertainment. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You have basic needs that have to be met, and a strong network of friends and coworkers can get you through any rough patch, Sagittarius. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although you can't narrow it down just yet, something doesn't feel right in your world. Keep investigating and trust your instincts. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have reached a crossroads where everything you have dreamed and worked for has finally converged. is is the time to enjoy the fruits of all your labor. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, rather than looking at the differences between you and someone else, look at the similarities. is is a great way to begin a friendship. Question: With "Scandal" ending and Shonda Rhimes going to Netflix, how will ABC continue "TGIT"? - Alex Matt Roush: I'd think the "Grey's Anatomy" firefighter spinoff would be a natural for the ursday lineup, and maybe the young-legal-eagle "For the People" drama as well. Beyond that, it's a fair question whether the "TGIT" brand is so associated with the shows of Shonda Rhimes that it would be dis- banded as a franchise when her shows alone can't fill the night. But even as famous as Shonda has become, if ABC were able to develop compatible shows from other producers to air with "Grey's," they could keep "TGIT" as a concept the way NBC was able to pro- mote "must-see TV" for so long. Question: With the recent reboots of "Dallas" and now "Dynasty," do you think "Knots Landing" will get another chance? - Linda Matt Roush: I hear you, but oh, please no. If these reboots had been a resounding success, which they most certainly have not been, then maybe it would be worth revisiting my beloved cul-de-sac. Even with the nostalgia fac- tor of presumably seeing some long- time favorites launch a new generation of Seaview Circle neighbors into a world of scandal and romance, some shows should be allowed to remain unsullied in memory. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to tvinsider.com. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Gotham" for becoming Peyton's place. e underrated Peyton List has been tapped to replace Maggie Geha as the "Batman" prequel's latest iteration of baddie Poison Ivy. Now this is a green initiative we can support! Jeers to USA for showing "Playing House" the door. e tremendously lovable comedy starring Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham as a raun- chier Lucy and Ethel won't be coming back for a fourth season, and let's just say that we are not totes kewl with this sad news.