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FEBRUARY 21-27, 2018 UCW 27 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Something to sing about e Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland has a new course of study for scholars to pursue: a bachelor's or master's in yo- deling. Beginning in the 2018-19 aca- demic year, students will be able to major in the traditional form of sing- ing that was used by Swiss herdsmen to communicate with each other in the mountains. e BBC reported that prize-winning yodeler Nadja Rass will lead the courses, which will also in- clude musical theory and history. "We have long dreamed of offering yodel- ing at the university," gushed Michael Kaufmann, head of the school's music department. [BBC, 1/30/18] The continuing crisis Birds nesting near natural gas com- pressors have been found to suffer symptoms similar to PTSD in hu- mans, according to researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History, and noise pollution has been named the culprit. e Washington Post reported the team studied birds in the Rattlesnake Canyon Habitat Management Area in New Mexico, which is uninhabited by humans but does contain natural gas wells and compression stations that constantly emit a low-frequency hum. e steady noise was linked to abnor- mal levels of stress hormones, and the usually hardy western bluebirds in the area were found to be smaller and displayed bedraggled feathers. "e body is just starting to break down," explained stress physiologist Chris- topher Lowry. [e Washington Post, 1/9/2018] Brutally honest Kane Blake of Kelowna, British Co- lumbia, Canada, has great things to say about his Springvalley home: "It's a gorgeous neighborhood," and his family loves most things about it. Nev- ertheless, the Blakes have listed their home for sale, with a sign out front reading: "Home for Sale by owner be- cause neighbor is an ***hole." Blake said a neighbor has been harassing his family for five years, including sending police and bylaws officers to the house for frivolous reasons and taking photos of Blake's house. "My kids won't even walk to school, they're terrified," he told the Kelowna Capital News, adding that he's received several offers on his house. (Update: Kane has since removed the sign.) [Kelowna Capital News, 1/27/2018] ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to muscle your way through some projects, especially if your ener- gy levels wane. Put your nose to the grindstone and work your way through things. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are not one for letting obstacles get in your way. In fact, you find a way to go over or under any roadblocks. is makes you an asset to any team. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you have been forgetful about keeping tabs on your finances, you may be in for a surprise. Make an effort to more closely monitor your financial situation. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Don't be so quick to write off someone you thought was out of your life, Cancer. is person may play an integral role in your life this week. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You might need to channel some newfound excitement, Leo. Perhaps there is a special project brewing or a party on the horizon. Keep up the good cheer. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, everyone makes mistakes, and those who move forward learn from their past errors. If you stumble, dust yourself off and get back into the game this week. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Don't consistently doubt yourself, Libra. Be confident that you can make decisions that will ensure your family's success and happi- ness for years to come. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Juggling too many items at once often ends with one of the balls dropping, Scorpio. Call on your support network to lend a helping hand when the juggling act gets too difficult. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Friends may flock to you and your jovial at- titude this week, Sagittarius. Beat the winter blues by hosting a party, and it can be a win for all involved. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Loosen up the reins on something you have been holding onto tightly. is may mean giv- ing a child a little more freedom to explore or involving others in a work assignment. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it's time to put some new ideas in motion. Channel your energy into projects that will showcase your talents and vision for the future. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, creative endeavors may need to be shelved for a little while as you focus on practical tasks. It won't be long before you can return to them. Question: After reading that Ellen Pompeo could stick around for two more seasons of "Grey's Anatomy," I have to wonder what story could be left to tell about this group of doctors. Season 14 has become unwatchable. e cyber attack was unbelievable, and episodes since have seemed like poorly written PSAs for women's issues. e episode about Bailey's heart attack is the worst hour of television I've tried to watch in years. I quit about 35 minutes in and can't say that I care to know how it ends. Are you still invested in any of these characters? – Dawn Matt Roush: In Bailey: Yes. And a few of the others. Hate to disappoint you, since I'm supposed to be the critic here, but I still have enough of a comfort level with this show that even when I want to quit it (usually when the most aggravating charac- ters, like April or Amelia, take center stage), I somehow cling to Grey's as a guilty pleasure that on rare occasions can still move me as well as amuse me. Its best days are quite clearly in the rear-view mirror, but when I think about how miserable an expe- rience ER was at this stage, I still find the show entertaining enough, and currently the best of anything com- ing out of Shondaland. at includes the upcoming legal drama "For the People" (premiering March 13), but can't speak to the "Station 19" spinoff (premiering March 22) yet. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to tvinsider.com. by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Grey's Anatomy" for the heart-stopping life lesson. e Feb. 1 episode built around Bailey's heart attack was a grandshowcase for the stellar Chandra Wilson and shed light on the need for women to advocate for themselves when doctors dismiss their health concerns. It's a deadly se- rious matter, and "Grey's" beautifully brought it to life. Jeers to e Grammys for girl trouble. First, we got no performance from the only female best album nominee, Lorde. en, when pressed about the lack of female winners, Record- ing Academy president Neil Portnow said that women needed to "step up." Maybe he needs to step down.