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NEWS OF THE WEIRD by CHUCK SHEPPARD Slaved Over a Hot Stove: Delivering gourmet meals to customers' doors is a fast-growing business model, with chefs in nearly every large modern city trying to cash in. So far, perhaps only London's brand-new Housebites goes the extra step. According to its press release, cited by Huffington Post in June, Housebites not only home-delivers "restaurant quality" cuisine (at the equivalent of about $15 to $20 per entry), but offers an optional dirty-pans service (about $8 extra), lending out the containers in which the food was prepared, thus allowing clients entertaining guests to display "evidence" of their culinary skills and hard work. [Huffington Post, 6-14-2012] Government in Action Big Fish: The U.S. Department of Justice has been widely criticized for failing to bring to fruition investigations of Wall Street traders' alleged lies (such as accusations that the firm MFS Global made bets on European bonds by illegally using clients' money, of which CEO Jon Corzine suspiciously professed to be unaware). However, in several notable instances, its investigators have been relentless — for instance, prosecuting baseball's Roger Clemens for lying to Congress and, in January, indicting marine biologist Nancy Black, who faces 20 years in prison for allegedly lying to investigators about whether her crew might have illegally fed whales to attract their attention for a boatload of whale- watchers. [Huffington Post, 1-7-2012] Government Grants for Everybody! Worth Every Penny: (1) In April, police chief John Crane of Gadsden, Ala., learned that his department has owned, for two years, two unmanned aerial drones. He said he has no idea why they were purchased (at about $150,000), but that local taxpayers need not worry since they came with a federal law enforcement grant. (2) NBC Bay Area reports periodically on uses of 2009 federal stimulus money distributed in the San Francisco area, and in May revealed that the University of California, San Francisco, had received $1.2 million to interview 200 men on what effect being overweight has on their sex lives. A government budget activist decried funding a "sex study over fixing bridges and roads that are crumbling every day." [Associated Press via Huffington Post, 5-1-2012] [KNTV (San Francisco), 5-16-2012] COPYRIGHT 2011 CHUCK SHEPHERD WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM WEEKLY HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY For the Week of July 22, 2012 ARIES (March 21-April 19) You'll lose yourself and fi nd yourself many times in a lifetime. You may come to decide this week that it doesn't mat- ter either way. Being "lost" or "found" is a matter of perception.That opinion can always change. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your work will be intensely satisfying this week. You might feel funny talking about this when there are those around you who struggle to fi nd enjoyment in their work. Don't worry. They will be inspired by what you decide to share. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Family relation- ships won't just happen naturally this week. There will be mental effort and initiative required to keep your ties in top shape. The effort you expend helps you to appreciate one another more fully. Chuck Sheppard CANCER (June 22-July 22) If you feel that no one is interested in supporting your goals, this will be a great source of stress for you. There are many who would like to be on Team You, though you may have to make a bigger effort to connect with them. Make it your mission to fi nd them, inform them and give them the opportunity to help you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Liking or not liking things is based on a person's particular chemistry, experiences and tastes. The inherent goodness or badness of the thing in question matters little. So there's no reason to take other people's opinions and preferences personally. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your multifac- eted personality will be highlighted. You treat everyone differently — and not because you're being fake, but because you have the amazing ability to communicate with each person in the way they are most likely to understand. It's as though you know each person's "language" and adjust accordingly. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) One thing that is irresistible about you is the way you become impressed by people and let them know with all kinds of signals that they are having an impact on your psyche. They feel like they've fi nally been seen. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Material pov- erty is easily remedied, but if there is mental poverty, the remedy cannot last long. Sooner or later, the outside world always catches up to our thoughts. Change must happen on both the inside and the outside to have a permanent effect. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The one who comes off as arrogant is actually incredibly insecure. Trying to dominate and control others is a sure sign that one is afraid of being dominated and controlled. You'll recognize an opportunity in someone's arrogance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Cynicism is not an attractive quality. You'll prove just how much more attractive it is to be open, enthusiastic and impressed as you note the beauty around you and become mystifi ed by the wonder of the world. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) When you were a child, people who were only a few years older or younger seemed to be from another world entirely. Hanging out with people your age doesn't matter as much or happen as frequently, but this week it will, and this will bring good fortune and laughter. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Upon entering a scene, it is only natural to scan the crowd to determine the fi t. Comparisons will be made. Measurements will be taken. The bot- tom line is that you have something impor- tant to contribute. FREE PAPERS In your home every week..... 97.1% receivership 76.9% readership 74.4% of readers make their buying decisions from free newspaper advertising and editorial By Holiday Mathis ADVICE GODDESS Bitter Homes and Gardens If your wife says another man's name while making love, what does that mean? It was her ex's name — my stepson's dad. She apologized, saying it was only because she remembered needing to call him about problems their son's having at school. Although I don't think she's cheating, I can't say I believe her excuse, as she compares me negatively with previous men in her life. Had I blurted out another woman's name, she never would've forgiven me. She has lots of anger and a very suspicious nature. She goes through my phone and constantly checks up on me. I know she's had men cheat on her, but I've given her no reason to doubt me. Her response when I try to have a healthy discussion about this or anything is either "whatever" or calling me names and starting a full-blown argument, then suggesting we shouldn't be together. That's the last thing I want for our kids. — Upset Although every relationship gives rise to wounds, slights and things you wish you could unhear, how you respond depends largely on what your "base" is — personally and as a couple. If you're emotionally secure and your relationship is loving, Amy Alkon you can shrug off a whole lot — maybe even tease your wife about her sexual faux pas by yelling out your own name in bed or moaning your to-do list: "Ohhh… when you do that to me, it makes me think about calling to change our health insurance to a PPO." Your Logo Here When you get married, it isn't just to a woman and all her annoying inlaws; you also marry all her unresolved issues. Your wife's insecurity makes her feel vulnerable, but instead of expressing her fears and giving you the chance to allay them, she takes the emotionally "safe" way out — attacking you. Her motto: "Don't go to bed mad. Stay up and scream about what a worthless worm your husband is." Tell your wife that you need to remake your marriage to save it — because you love her and for your kids' sake. Because she fi ghts dirty and you seem unable to stand up to her, you should bring in a therapist as a referee. What you can do yourselves is make a pact to never treat each other like you've forgotten you love each other. For backup, the way couples have a "safe word" in sex, you can agree to call "Empathy!" if the poo-fl inging gets out of hand — your signal to stop and call up some compassion for what the other person must be feeling. It won't teleport you into instant maturity. But, because it's really hard to be a hugger and a hater at the same time, it should remind you that "till death do us part" is supposed to be a really romantic promise, not a battle cry. TSCSI Amy Alkon all rights reserved. JULY 18-24, 2012 UCW 23