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JANUARY 10-16, 2018 UCW 27 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication All-American Weirdos Two American tourists, Joseph Dasilva, 38, and Travis Dasilva, 36, of San Diego, were arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 28 and detained in an immigration detention center after they posted a "butt-selfie" on Instagram, taken in front of the Buddhist temple Wat Arun, or Temple of the Dawn. The pair's Instagram account, traveling_butts, showcased their hindquarters at tourist sites around the world, but it was deleted shortly after the arrests. District police chief Jaruphat Thongkomol told Reuters that the two would also be fined for a similar photo at a different temple. [Reuters, 11/29/2017] But Why? In Birmingham, England, renowned 53-year-old surgeon Simon Bramhall pleaded guilty on Dec. 13 to branding his initials onto human livers using an argon beam during transplant surgeries. A colleague first noticed the initials "S.B." in 2013 on an organ during a follow-up surgery, which sparked an investigation, the Guardian reported. Bramhall resigned in 2014 and acknowledged that marking his patients' livers had been a mistake. But former patient Tracy Scriven of Dyrham, Wiltshire, told the Birmingham Mail that he should be reinstated. "Is it really that bad? I wouldn't have cared if he did it to me. The man saved my life." [The Guardian, 12/13/2017] Inept Santa Moves Jesse Berube, 32, of Rocklin, California, tried using a favorite trick of Old St. Nick – but he got stuck in the chimney of a Citrus Heights business he was trying to rob on Dec. 13 and had to call police for help. ABC News reported that Sacramento firefighters responded and used special equipment to free Berube, who now faces one count of burglary. Citrus Heights police said Berube "does not have the same skills as the real deal." [ABC News, 12/16/2017] Least Competent Criminals Israel Perez Rangel, 38, of Santa Ana, California, raised suspicions begging for money at a service station to put gas in the 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider he was driving on Nov. 1. The $300,000 car was in rough shape, according to the Los Angeles Times, with cracked fins, emblems torn from the body and vomit caked on the side. When Santa Ana police arrived, Rangel ran away, but he was caught nearby hiding in bushes. Car owner Susan Friedman of Laguna Beach had left the Ferrari at a Costa Mesa service center in October, where it was stolen, and surveillance video confirmed it was Rangel who nicked the hot rod. Luckily for Friedman, her insurance company cut her a check and she replaced the Ferrari with a 2018 Lamborghini Huracan. "I love it," she said. [Los Angeles Times, 11/28/2017] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It is time to take a relationship to a new level, Aries. You are confident you know just the way to accomplish this. Enjoy the excitement that comes with this new beginning. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, many things are on your plate, but you don't feel overwhelmed at all. In fact, you're ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs one. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Recreation is the name of the game this week, Gemini. Coming off of a busy period, you are anxious to put your feet up for a few days. Book that vacation right now. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Use your intuition in regard to others' feelings this week, Cancer. Give someone who needs it a little leeway, and your thoughtfulness will be appreciated. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you think change will do you some good, then it is time to make it happen. Em- brace the excitment that comes with making changes. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 anks to a spark of creativity, your plans may change this week, Virgo. Grab someone who is up for an unexpected adventure to join the journey. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a financial windfall has given you some extra spending money. While you may want to splurge, the practical side of you knows some saving is in order. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some things may be beyond your con- trol this week, and that is okay. e measure of success will be how well you can adapt to the changes ahead. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Home improvements may be in your future, Sagittarius. Projects could be just what the doctor ordered to chase away any feelings of cabin fever that may develop. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although the digital age has taken over, this week you might be ready to unplug for a while. Stock up on some books that can fuel your imagination. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Lend an ear to someone who has to get a few things off of his or her chest, Aquarius. You do not have to offer solutions. Just being there will be assistance enough. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Don't leave any stone unturned when seeking a solution this week, Pisces. e least expected avenue may be the right one. by Rick Gables Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will premiere its new original movie "Morning Show Murders" Sunday, Jan. 21, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. TV chef and restauranteur Billie Blessings, played by Holly Robinson Peete, becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her local morning show's executive producer moments before he was to announce the name of the show's new co-host. With all eyes on her, es- pecially those of Ian Jackson, played by Rick Fox, the cop with whom she has a complicated history, Billie must work quickly and discreetly, with a couple of trusted colleagues assisting her, to figure out who put cyanide into one of her signature cakes and had it delivered to the victim in her name. is romantic drama is a must-see. The wait is over! One of the highest-rated dramas on PBS in 20 years, season two of "Victoria" will premiere Sunday, Jan. 14 at 9 p.m. ET (check your local listings). In season one, a teenager is crowned Queen Victoria, navigates scandal, corrup- tion and political intrigues of the royal court. In Season 2, Jenna Cole- man returns as the young queen who wants it all – romance, power, an heir and personal freedom. Joining the cast in the new season is legendary actress Dame Diana Rigg, who plays the Duchess of Buc- cleuch, the court's new Mistress of the Robes. Tom Hughes reprises his role as the queen's dashing consort, Prince Albert, and Rufus Sewell returns as the smoldering Lord Mebourne. In the first episode, new mother Victoria is impatient to return to the business of ruling a nation, while Albert attempts to protect her from the increasingly desperate news regarding British soldiers in Afghanistan. National Geographic Channel will premiere its new eight-part docu- mentary series "Chain of Command" Monday, Jan. 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. e series offers a new perspective on what has been dubbed "the war of this generation." Filmed over 18 months and narrated by Chris Ev- ans, the series is an intimate portrait of how men and women in the U.S. military handle authority and respon- sibility, as well as the sacrifices they make in their personal lives.