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Today's Birthday (Feb. 8). Start by reviewing your notes on research you've already done. That will be the foundation for you to build upon. Fantasies are great, but this year's practical, common sense reality you're after.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 7. It's time for your big report. You get to explain what you've done and why. It could be to reporters because of your heroic deeds or to a potential new employer as you apply for a better job. Be confident, accurate and thorough, but not arrogant, and you'll do fine.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 6. You can find the right words to express your concerns, but should you utter them? Maybe not. If you suspect that an influential person isn't interested, you're right. No point in talking to a brick wall. Wait for a better time.
*usemini*(May 21-June 21). Today is a 7. You'd like to run and play, but that's not a good idea. Do the calculations instead. Run the numbers. What will you need? What do you have? It's good for you to know.
Cancer(June 22-July 22). Today is a 6. You might have thought you were all alone. You know now that you were wrong. A person who isn't afraid of hard work is willing to lend a hand. Together, even the toughest job will be almost fun.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is an 8. Take a few moments to get your house in order. You may soon want to entertain a very special person. Get as much paperwork done as you can, too. Don't leave any loose ends.
Virgo (Aug.23-Sept.22). Today is a 7. Make extra time to relax with a special person. Share a meal and talk about what you've been through. You'll get some practical advice and a well-earned hug or two.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 6. Draw upon your own experience or somebody else's to get through a difficult situation. It's all about being stubborn, never giving up and not taking no for an answer.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6. You have to crunch the numbers. How much will it cost? How much will you get? Look hard for hidden expenses. They're in there.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7. Money is still on your mind, as it should be. You could make or lose a lot in the next few days. Don't gamble. Base your decisions on experience, and achieve a dream.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7. You still have a lot on your mind, so it's hard to be objective. That's where your practical friend comes in. Set priorities together. Some of the things you're concerned about can wait. Get help deciding which ones
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 7. Information you've been trying to find suddenly becomes available. Somebody stopped giving you the runaround. Gather up as much as you can before this window of opportunity slams shut.
Kansas swimmers gear up to take on Iowa, Iowa State
Bv Ali Brox
By All Brox Kansan sportswriter
With its final home meet behind them, the Kansas swimming and diving team is focusing on peaking at the right time.
Kansas has a dual meet against Iowa today in Iowa City, Iowa, and then heads to Ames, Iowa, tomorrow for a dual meet against Iowa State.
The Jayhawks are coming off of two home victories against Nebraska and Arkansas and appear to be heading in the right direction after a loss to Texas A&M less than a month ago.
"We can take the improvement from a couple weeks ago when we had our hard loss against A&M," coach Cathy Burgess said. "We improved against Nebraska and now we've really stepped up time-wise. We've gotten faster."
The Jayhawks take a 7-2 record into this weekend's meets, which will be their final tune-ups before the Big 12 Conference championships, which are coming up in less than three weeks.
In an endurance sport such as swimming, athletes taper, or lessen the intensity of their workouts, when nearing the end of the season. Taping allows the body to achieve maximum recovery prior to a major meet or competition.
Burgess said that despite the easier workouts, the win against Arkansas was an indication that
"We improved to Nebraska and now we've really stepped up time-wise. We've gotten faster."
Cathy Burgess swim team coach
the Jayhawks' performances were improving as they neared the end of the season.
"We have less than three weeks until our Big 12 Championship," Burgess said. "Swimming is geared toward the final meet. That's why we taper. This was a great team meet for them to experience going into the final meets. Whether or not they were at their seasonal bests, team-wise they're right on target."
The Jayhawks hope the meets in Iowa will help with building confidence.
"Next we have Iowa and Iowa State, which are both good teams," senior Carolyn Horwitz said. "But it's really good to hit a high note right before conference to build up your confidence and to go in there knowing we can contend with all the big names in the Big 12 Conference."
Softball players venture home
- Contact Brox at abrox@kansan.com. This story was edited by Molly Gise.
Five Arizona natives looking forward to trip, seeing family facing five teams in bowl
Bv Ali Brox
For freshman Lindsey Weinstein, traveling to Arizona means she is closer to her family in California.
"I'm so excited for my parents to come watch me play." Weinstein said. "That's one of the hardest things, to know this season that they're not going to be at every game."
Kansan sportswriter
"Mostly we're excited to get started," Wright said. "Especially for the seniors and especially for the freshmen who have never been in a jayhawk uniform during the regular season. It's nice for our parents who have been there since we were little cheering us on. For our last year to be able to see us play close to home is probably pretty nice."
The warmth of Arizona in the dead of winter sounds enticing, but for five players on the Kansas softball team, Arizona isn't just appealing — it's home.
When the Jayhawks travel to Phoenix, Ariz. this weekend for the Fiesta Bowl Classic, freshman Kara Pierce, junior Kirsten Milhoan and seniors Courtney Wright and Christi and Shelly Musser, who are twins, will get to play in front of friends and family.
The trip won't only be about visiting family. The Jayhawks play five games in three days, a feat coach Tracy Bunge compares to the schedule of the Kansas men's basketball team.
"I know Roy talks about his three ranked teams in seven days." Bunge said. "We open up with four ranked teams in 48 hours. So it's not going to be an easy start for us, but we're looking forward to getting some warm weather and getting to Phoenix."
Kansas faces No. 24 Massachusetts today at 11 a.m. In their second game of the day, the Jayhawks get a shot at No. 5 California at 5:30 p.m.
Kansas will have back-to-back games against Utah State and No.17 Southwest Texas State tomorrow.
The Jayhawks finish the tournament with a 10 a.m. game on Sunday against No.8 Arizona State in the Sun Devils' home venue.
This is the second time in three years that Kansas has played in the Fiesta Bowl Classic.
The Jayhawks went 1-4 in the tournament in 2000.
After the tournament, the Jayhawks will play at least four more teams during the next few weeks that were ranked or received votes in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's Preseason Top 25 poll.
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relaxed and focused at the end of the race."
Assistant coach Doug Clark said he had spent some time this week talking to the younger distance runners about trying to control their emotions going into the meet. He also gave them an easier week of practice this week with the hope of producing some fast times this weekend.
Contact Brox at abrox@kansan.com. This story was edited by Brooke Hesler.
Assistant coach Milan Donley said the long jumpers and triple jumpers hadn't begun to back off training and wouldn't until later next week.
Junior Benaud Shirley ranks second in the conference in the triple jump, and freshman Brooklyn Hann is second all-time at Kansas and third in the Big 12 in the triple jump, just four centimeters behind the NCAA provisional mark.
"They're really sore right now, maybe more sore than I would have liked," Donley said of the jumpers after this week's training. "I'll start giving them some rest in time for the Big 12 Championships."
Contact Norton at mnorton@kansan.com. This story was edited by Brooke Hesler.
Got a Game This Weekend?
The University Daily Kansan wants to print scores and highlights from club and intramural sports. If you would like information from your game to be published in each Monday paper of the semester, please call Mike Bauer between noon and 4 p.m. Sundays at 864-4815 or e-mail sports@kansan.com anytime with the sport, score, place, date, team highlights, team record, date and place of your next game and contact information.
All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. Sunday. Any information submitted after that deadline will appear the following Monday.
Also, for better coverage we would like a copy of your sport's season schedule. With a schedule of when and where your team is playing, we may be able to send a photographer and/or reporter to your event.
For additional information contact Sarah Warren or Levi Chronister at 864-4858.
TENNIS
Kansas faces Tulsa; both teams undefeated
Coming off of a 5-2, season-opening victory against Wichita State last Saturday, the Kansas tennis team has a tough test this weekend in its attempt to stay undefeated.
The Jayhawks will play the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Alvamar Racquet Club.
Tula, 5-0, had four singles players and one doubles team ranked in the preseason Top 25 Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings.
In the most recent team rankings, the Golden Hurricane is 51st—two spots ahead of Kansas.
The two paired for a No.2 doubles victory against the Shockers and both won their singles matches.
Kansas freshman Paige Brown and sophomore Emily Haylock will be trying to maintain their unblemished record.
Freshman Aurelia Bejar is also 2-0 overall for the Jayhawks.
— Levi Chronister
NBA BASKETBALL Arthritis causes O'Neal to miss NBA All-Star game
LOS ANGELES — Shaquille O'Neal will sit out the NBA All-Star game because of arthritis in his right big toe.
O'Neal, who missed the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, was replaced on the Western Conference team by Elton Brand of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Brand, in his third year in the league, will be making his first All-Star appearance. He's also the first Clippers player in the All-Star game since Danny Manning in 1994.
O'Neal missed last year's All-Star game with an inflamed arch on his right foot.
He received the second-most votes of any player,1,247,438,in fan balloting for this year's game, which is Sunday in Philadelphia.
-The Associated Press