2B Quick Looks Monday November 16,1998 HOROSCOPES Today's Birthday (Nov. 16). Today's Birthday (Nov. 10). Start off this year by taking care of old business. After you get that out of the way, you're going to take off like a rocket. Spend most of November untangling a bureaucratic money. Through December, there are lots of surprises concerning money. Some of them are good ones. In January, you'll find it easier to learn, and in February you can use new skills to fix up something at home. Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is a 5. There will be some difficulty with partnership and finances today. You want things to go one way, and they appear to be taking the opposite turn. Try not to act impetuously. Planning is the key to success. The person who does the most planning will have the most success. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is a 5. You'll notice a strong attraction to a person with whom you have nothing in common. This is someone you love to hate, and hate to love. Passions will be intense the next couple days, so if you can manage to schedule some time for a very private discussion, do that. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Today is a 6. A conversation could make you forget just about everything else. Knowing that ahead of time, you might want to avoid calling that special someone when you first wake up, or rolling over and talking to him or her. Cancer (June 22-July 22): Today is a 5. You'd like to call in sick. It looks like you'd rather stay home and cuddle with the one you love. Or somebody at home may be under the weather, and you'd like to be able to fuss about him or her. Whatever it is, do as much of it as possible. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is a 6. If there's any information you need, ask about it. Chances of getting a straight answer are better than they will be during the middle of the week, although by the weekend conditions shift again, and it'll be easier to get the truth. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 6. You've been in the mood to study, so why not take advantage of that situation while it lasts? The obvious thing to focus that attention on is your finances. Whip those into shape and write up a budget you can live with. You will want to spend on something else later. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Today is a 5. If you're careful about what you say, you'll be able to achieve your ends through negotiation. That should be your objective, because it looks like the direct method won't work yet. Don't be tricked into tipping your hand too far. There still a lot to be said for holding back just a little, especially where money is concerned. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)): Today is a 6. You're under quite a bit of pressure today. It's some sort of paperwork you were supposed to have turned in. Better do it now or the bureaucrats will come down on you big time. Once you've got it out of the way, you'll notice that you become a lot more powerful. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is a 6. Looks like friends need some attention, and you're willing to provide it. You'd rather go and play than take care of business, especially today. That's because there's some nogging chore you've been avoiding. The bad news is that it's going to get worse before it gets better. Take care of it today, while you're in a playful frame of mind. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 5. A person in authority doesn't seem to be able to make a decision. You may have to take control and dictate how it's going to be. That would save time, and in this case, time is money. Get together with friends this evening and plan an activity that will do some good in your neighborhood. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is a 5. Your heart isn't in your work this morning. You'd rather be anywhere else. There's an authority figure intent on having things done exactly to specifications If you're smart, you'll go along. Don't even think about arguing. There's absolutely no point. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 6. Looks like paperwork is getting away from you, if you haven't looked through that stack in a while, you might be surprised to see bills you forget. Later on, try something unusual. Get out for a ramp in an unfamiliar neighborhood, one you've always wanted to check out. It'll be fun and rejuvenating. The University of Kansas announced that three highly rated high school seniors had signed letters of intent to play basketball for the Jahawks next season. Three seniors sign early with Kansas basketball SPORTS BRIEFST AND SCORES The University of Kansas Nick Collison, a 6-9 forward from Iowa Falls, Iowa, Drew Goren, a 6 9 1/2 forward from El Cerrito, Califf, and Kirk Hinrich, a 6-3 guard from Sloux City, Iowa, all officially committed to play "We're ecstatic about the early signing period," said Kansas coach Roy Williams. "They are not the three best players to ever play the game, by any means, but they are three outstanding players. And when you combine their character, their academic success and their basketball ability, they are exactly the type of youngsters we want here in our program." for Kansas next year. Kansan staff report It's getting closer at the top of The Associated Press' Top 25 college football poll. AP ranks K-State No. 2, Tennessee ranks No.1 Tennessee, with a last-minute 28 Arkansas, was No.1 for the second straight week, but Kansas State gained lots of ground with its and the Wildcats (10-0) collected 29 first-piece votes and 1,699 points from the 70 sports writers and broadcasters on the AP panel. 40-30 victory against Nebraska Sat urday. The Volunteers (9-0) received 37 first place votes and 1,709 points. Last week, when they became No. 1 for the first time in 42 years, the Vols had 46 first-place votes and 1,718 points. Kansas State had 19 first-place votes and 1,677 points. Florida (9-1) and Florida State (10-1) were 4-5 heading into their showdown Saturday at Tallahassee, Fla., as the top seven teams remained unchanged. UCLA (9-0) remained No. 3 after extending the nation's longest major college winning streak to 19 games with a 36-24 victory over Washington. The Bruins had four first-place votes and 1,618 points. Even with the loss to Tennessee, the Razorbacks (8-1) moved up one spot from last week. The Irish (8-1), 30-0 winners against Navy, returned to the Top 10 for the first time since the first regular-season poll. Texas A&M (10-1), a 17-14 winner against Missouri, was No. 6, followed by No. 7 Ohio State, No. 8 Arizona, No. 9 Arkansas and No. 10 Notre Dame. in the USA Today/ESPN coaches' poll, the top five teams were Kansas State, Tennessee, UCLA, Florida and Florida State. After yesterday's balloting, the Wildcats trailed the Vols by just eight first-place votes and 10 points. Next Saturday, K-State is at Missouri and Kentucky visits Tennessee. Wyoming, a 10-3 loser to Air Force, dropped out of the top 25, and Syracuse (6-3) jumped back in after a week's absence. Michigan (8-2), which beat previously unbeaten Wisconsin 27-10, was No. 11 in the AP poll, followed by No. 12 Tulane (9-0), No. 13 Wisconsin, No. 14 Georgia, No. 15 Oregon, No. 16 Penn State, No. 17 Nebraska, No. 18 Virginia, No. 19 Missouri and No. 20 Air Force. Michigan, the defending national champions, moved up four spots this week and can clinch a return trip to the Rose Bowl with a victory over Ohio State on Saturday. The Badgers (9-1) fell five spots after their loss. Nebraska's No. 17 ranking is the school's lowest since it finished the 1990 season ranked No. 24. The Huskers fell to 8-3 after their loss to Kansas State. Missouri Georgia Tech (7-2), which beat Clemson 24-21 last Thursday night, was No. 21, followed by No. 22 Miami, No. 23 Virginia Tech, No. 24 Syracuse and No. 25 Texas. Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only. BIG 12 STANDINGS
| Conference | All Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | W | L | |
| Kansas St. | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Missouri | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Nebraska | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Colorado | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Kansas | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Iowa St. | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| South | ||||
| Texas A&M | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Texas | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Texas Tech | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Okla.St. | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Baylor | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 |