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AUGUST 7-13, 2019 UCW 59 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPE NEWS OF THE WEIRD by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication That's not the way it works, Karen In Turkey's new Istanbul Air- port, a first-time flyer had to be rescued on July 10 after she as- sumed the conveyor belt carrying luggage to the baggage sorting room was her path to the plane. The unnamed woman, juggling a carry-on and a shopping bag, stepped carefully up to the mov- ing belt at the airport check-in and tried to climb on, but lost her balance and took a tumble. The Sun reported that airport person- nel were quick to stop the con- veyor belt and help her off. [The Sun, 7/11/2019] Questionable judgment A. Janus Yeager, 49, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested July 9 as she motored toward home with an inflated kiddie pool on the roof of her SUV. CBS2 Chicago reported that Dixon police officers pulled Yeager over after being alerted that there were two children in the pool. Yeager told police she took the pool to a friend's house to inflate it, then had her daughters ride inside it "to hold it down on their drive home." Yeager was charged with two counts of endangering the health or life of a child and two counts of reckless conduct. [CBS Chicago, 7/10/2019] Armed and ordained When the alarm went off at 12:40 a.m. on July 11 at the Semi- nole Heights Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida, Pastor Brant Ad- ams, 40, was alerted and grabbed his handgun. He arrived at the scene just minutes later, spying a man rifling through a desk in a food pantry in the church. The in- truder noticed Adams and started approaching him, so Adams drew his gun and ordered him to hit the floor, which he did. "I said, 'Dude, what are you doing?'" Adams told The Tampa Bay Times. Adams held the man, Miguel Otero-Ri- vera, 49, at gunpoint until police arrived, who arrested him and charged him with burglary. When police led Otero-Rivera out, he told the pastor, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." For his part, Adams was just glad no one was hurt. "I never thought I'd pull a gun on some- one," he said. "Hope the gentle- man gets the help that he needs." [Tampa Bay Times, 7/11/2019] Question: In your recent wish list for Emmy nominations, you repeatedly stated that deserving network shows and performers were likely to be shut out by cable/ streaming competitors. So explain again why there isn't a need for two separate awards shows: one for broadcast, and one for cable shows/ streaming services. —Maurice Matt Roush: Sorry, not budging. And I'm pretty sure this is becoming an an- nual argument. What would you call the awards show for broadcast shows only: "e Also-Rans"? "e Consola- tion Emmys"? Why don't they deserve to compete with the very best on other platforms? To me, it makes a state- ment when the precious few shows and stars — and writers, directors, de- signers, etc. — from broadcast shows make the cut that somehow they've bucked the odds to get the attention of the TV Academy. I agree that it isn't fair that some very good work on network TV is getting overlooked, but in the bigger picture, the solution to this paradox is for the networks to tell bolder, riskier stories. Even then, it might not matter to an industry whose members seem to gravitate toward premium cable and streaming. But a show like "is Is Us" is evidence that if a network series touches a chord in the culture, breaking through the insane clutter that is now the TV land- scape, Emmy nominations (and even a win) may follow. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com by Damian Holbrook Cheers to "Supergirl" for finally updating her outfit. After four seasons of flying around in a barely-there miniskirt that made no sense for someone who spends so much time hovering above people, e CW's star Kryptonian (Melissa Be- noist), is getting a new costume com- plete with pants for Season 5. Jeers to "e Hills: New Beginnings" for sucking us back in! Nine years after MTV pulled the plug on their staged docusoap, Audrina Patridge and Spencer, Heidi and Stephanie Pratt are back — and we hate how much fun they are now that they're a little older and none the wiser. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have the gumption to complete projects that others may never even attempt. Put your best foot forward and get to work so you can start producing some results. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a friend or family member looks to you for advice this week. Do your best to put yourself in this person's shoes and let him or her know that your support is unwavering. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a great opportunity to express yourself comes along this week. Make the most of this chance to let others see your creative side. You won't be sorr y you did. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A goal that seems unlikely is still worth working toward, Cancer. Others will be there to offer support and guidance as you pursue this ver y rewarding goal. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Your financial sav v y comes into play this week, Leo. Put your skill for finding deals to work and you will see your balances grow as much as possible. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Give yourself time to form an opinion on an important issue in your life, Virgo. e more time you take, the more clearly you will see the issue at hand. LIBR A - Sept 23/Oct 23 A budding friendship commands your at- tention this week, Libra. Give this relation- ship the attention it deserves and you just may establish a bond as strong as steel. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 ink before you speak this week, Scorpio. Quick wit may lead to some easy laughs, but it's best to consider how your words affect those around you before you speak. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, criticism is coming your way and is intended to be constructive. Recog- nize others are tr ying to help and take their opinions to heart. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Give yourself a little more time to solve a puzzling problem, Capricorn. Within a few days, you might have the fresh perspective you need to find a solution. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Not ever yone moves at high speeds, Aquarius. Just because others can't seem to keep up with you, doesn't mean they do not have anything to offer. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, focus on doing an activity that brings you joy. is activity is a great way to spend some free time each day being productive.