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DECEMBER 6 - 12, 2017 UCW 31 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Nerd Alerts Since Twitter announced that it would allow 280-character messages rather than its original 140, a whole new world has opened up for the game- addicted among us. Gizmodo reports that tweeters are using the expanded tweetspace to play board games such as chess, Connect Four, Shogi and Go. Games are even being customized; one tweet enthuses about "Marine biology twitter-chess. With a new marine biology fact every time a piece is moved, and a scientifically accurate death scene when a piece is taken." Uh, ok. [Gizmodo, 11/9/2017] Sweet! Becky Reilly of Omaha, Nebraska, was forced to call in a roofing company after discovering thousands of honeybees had invaded her home's attic, producing so much honey that it was dripping down the side of the house. "We heard a loud and rhythmic buzzing, and it was somewhat terrifying because we knew what it meant," Reilly told KETV. Jason Starkey of Takoda Green Roofing said he removed about 40 pounds of honey on Oct. 26 before moving the bees and tackling the damage, which he called "horrible." Local beekeeper John Gebuhr moved the bees to his garage, but he is pessimistic about their survival through the winter. But Reilly's friends and neighbors are thrilled: They're getting honey for Christmas! [KETV, 11/9/2017] Voting Woes Poll workers at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine, made an unusual discovery on Election Day: Someone had left behind a plastic bag with a complete set of dentures inside. United Press International reported that the dental prosthetics were removed to the Portland City Clerk's office, where they await retrieval by their (presumably) toothless voter. [United Press International, 11/10/2017] A New Twist on Yard Work Council officers for the village of Blubberhouses in North Yorkshire, England, stumbled upon seven trash bags full of cannabis plants at the side of a road on Nov. 12, according to the BBC. They contacted the North Yorkshire Police, whereupon Constable Amanda Hanusch-Moore tweeted a photo of the bags and invited the owners to "come and speak to us at Harrogate Police Station, we're more than happy to discuss!" [BBC, 11/12/2017] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are giving off serious relationship vibes this week, and others are sure to take notice. If you have a partner, you can strengthen the bond. If not, a good match is in sight. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may hit the employment jackpot this week. ose résumés you have been putting out or that promotion you were vying for will be worth the effort. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the best thing you can do to rekindle a friendship is to spend some time with this person reconnecting. Enjoy a dinner for two or involve yourselves in another activity. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 ose around you know the way to Cancer's heart is definitely through his or her stomach. Plan an entertaining night out enjoying the newest restaurant in town. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, receiving compliments from others certainly provides an ego boost. But you may want something more substantial from a relationship this week. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, this week you may be tempted to put off some of your more challenging projects at work and focus on yourself. It's okay to have some "me" time. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a huge turning point in your relationship is ahead. Communication will help forge a deeper connection between the two of you. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, the best ways to get what you want are to share your desires with others. ey may have some solutions you've overlooked and can be sources of inspiration. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it may take a little time to get used to a new relationship or job. After a few weeks or months, you can sort out what works and what needs some extra effort. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, expanding your horizons comes easily when you have close friends who invite you along on all of their adventures. is could prove to be a week with lots of inspiration. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Mending fences can take a while, but you have the opportunity for some real healing this week, Aquarius. Explore all of your options to get closer to someone. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You are in an enviable position this week, Pisces. Your finances are in good order, your circle of friends has expanded, and you are happy at work. Question: Do you think it would be possible to revive Saturday night? I can't tell if it'd be impossible because now no one is expecting good TV on Saturdays or if, done smartly, trying to revive Saturdays might be an excellent way for a network to break through the glut of shows. Maybe try something with a lot of buzz or a built-in audience. If CBS tried the new "Star Trek," for example, on Saturdays, I'm assuming "Star Trek" fans would watch. – Kirsten Matt Roush: I'm afraid that ship, space- ship or otherwise, has sailed, but I've heard worse ideas. And there is the long- held theory that if you make something that's good enough, people will come, maybe even on Saturday. (Example: "is Is Us" thwarting conventional wisdom that the family drama was dead.) It's still unlikely any commercial-based network would risk an enterprise (so to speak) as costly as a new "Star Trek" series, or simi- lar format, on a night that has fallen so far off the programming radar. e shrinking economics of the business work against the networks investing again in a seventh night of original programming, unless it would be inexpensive reality or news (of the "Dateline" or "48 Hours" variety) or maybe game shows. e days when a show like "e Golden Girls" could be a top-rated show on Saturday night really does seem like a relic of another era. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to tvinsider.com. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to Tiffany Haddish for elevat- ing "Saturday Night Live's" worth. e relatively uneven season got a much-needed boost from the "Girls Trip" breakout, who brought a spark to even the weakest skits. Extra credit for being able to deliver an LOL-loaded monologue free from cast-member intrusions. Jeers to "American Horror Story: Cult" for going out with a bang. e grisliest season ever outdid itself in the finale with a graphic image of Kai (Evan Peters) being shot through the skull as he attacked Ally (Sarah Paul- son). Like Kai, we now have something we can't get out of our heads.