2B
Quick Looks
Wednesday January 31,2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Jan. 31). You're putting down roots, and it's about time. A goal you've been after for ages can finally be yours. You've got the good ideas in February, but something's missing. Ask for the money you'll need in March and by May you should be ready. Have your plan all worked out and do it will be easy. Then celebrate in June by indulging your fantasies. A labor of love takes up most of July. Make time to get things done right in August. Others fund your dreams in September, if you approach them properly. Career stresses October, but you can get through it. Accept your friend's kudos in December.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6.
Even if you can't get exactly what you want, you won't fly off the handle. You'll be patient, calm and thoughtful instead. That could actually lead to greater rewards. So go ahead and bite your tongue, and don't feel ashamed about it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
You have new determination, and you're probably right. Somebody else's fabulous idea could go up in smoke. The others don't know something you learned long ago from experience. Give them a break and tell them, if they're nice.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
Travel is not a good idea right now, even though your friends are enticing you to try something new and exciting. It may not be quite as wonderful as it looks in the photographs. This time, the fantasy may be better than the reality.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7. Working or shopping could cause a delay. You may be late for a get-together with friends. You can usually use your cellular phone to call if you get stuck in traffic. Technical difficulties could interfere, however.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6.
You'd be wise to simply hold your position. Others will be pushing and shoving, trying to get you to change. Don't let them make you do something you wouldn't have done otherwise. Just take a stand and hold on to it.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) — Today is a 7.
You could finally get through to your sweetheart.
You haven't seen that gleam of comprehension in your loved one's eyes, but you haven't used an example to which the other person can relate. That makes all the difference.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 7.
You idealistic, romantic bubble may burst. You may realize you don't have enough money to do what you'd like. The money is out there. You'll have to take time away from billing and coining in order to get it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
There's a need of controversy between you and your mate. You need to talk things out. Don't just dummy up because your feelings are hurt. If all else fails, make a list and just hand it over. Using "please," and "thank you."
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
You're full of new ideas. Don't expect your co-workers to go along with your innovations immediately, however. The rut you find so confining could be the path of least resistance for them. Be patient and respectful.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
You need to get all the test questions right before you can get that Aplus. Also do the extra credit. This works in your career and domestic relationships, too.
You have to be truly empathetic. Sure it takes more time, but nobody said this would be easy.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6'. Your mind's on love today, not money. But it looks like you need to pay somebody who's taken over part of your job. When you've generated a little more time, you can spend it on romance. Don't lie; that will only make matters worse.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20 — Today is a 7.
You're getting smarter. It's getting easier to learn,
too. So instead of getting bounced around like flot
sam in the tide, build yourself a little boat with a
keel and a rudder and a sail. Get yourself some
control over your situation.
Electrical failure possible crash cause
BIG 12 BASKETBALL
STRASBURG, Colo. — Aviation investigators are checking whether a faulty transponder played a role in the fatal crash of a plane carrying members of the Oklahoma State University men's basketball team
An airplane's transponder sends altitude and air speed information to air traffic control.
John Hammerschmidt, head of the National Transportation Safety Board investigation team, on Monday said traffic controllers didn't get altitude data for the Beech King Air 200's last moments of flight, indicating the transponder may not have been working.
Aviation investigators said they had found no evidence that engine failure caused the plane to crash shortly after taking off from Jefferson County Airport on Saturday, killing 10 aboard.
Such a failure could point to problems with the plane's electrical system, NTSB investigator Robert Benzon said.
there were two Oklahoma State basketball players and six staffers on the plane when it crashed and burst into flames in a field 40 miles east of Denver. The pilot and copilot also were killed.
Investigators also have considered whether bad weather caused the crash — the plane took off in light snow and with a visibility of one mile, while an icing advisory warned of a light to moderate threat.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
The plane wasn't de-iced before taking off, but there wouldn't have been much reason to do so because the plane went from a warm hangar straight to the runway and took off quickly. Benzon said.
Air traffic controllers told the NTSB they saw no sign of ice or anything out of the ordinary as the plane passed before them.
BOULDER, Colo. — The Colorado men's and women's basketball teams will fly commercial airlines for the rest of the season instead of smaller charter planes.
University officials announced the switch Monday, two days after a Beechcraft King Air 200 chartered by Oklahoma State University crashed east of Denver, killing two basketball players and eight other people associated with the team.
Colorado suspends team charter flights
"It's just a question of safety," women's coach Ceal Barry said of the change.
Many universities use charter flights because they can get athletes back to campus sooner than scheduled airlines, minimizing the number of classes they miss.
The change to commercial flights was to be effective yesterday, when Barry's team was to take a United Airlines flight to Austin, Texas, for a game today against Texas. The men's team was to take a commercial flight Friday to play the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for a game the next day.
Commercial flights are expected to cost $30,000 to $40,000 for each team for the rest of the season. It was unclear how that would affect the athletic department's travel budget.
Associate athletic director Jon Burianek said the university did not plan to scrap university travel completely. The university will evaluate next season's travel arrangements in March after the end of the basketball season.
Coaches select roster for All-Star teams
NBA
McDyess (Denver) is joined on the West team by Michael Finley (Dallas), Kevin Garnett (Minnesota), Karl Malone (Utah), Gary Payton (Seattle), David Robinson (San Antonio) and Rasheed Wallace (Portland).
Joining Marbury (New Jersey), Mason (Miami) and Ratliff (Philadelphia) on the East team were Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson (Milwaukee), Allan Houston (New York) and Jerry Stackhouse (Detroit).
Vince Carter (Toronto), Grant Hill (Detroit), Allen Iverson (Philadelphia), Tracy McGrady (Orlando) and Alonzo Mourning (Miami) previously were elected by fans to start for the East.
NEW YORK — Stephon Marbury, Anthony Mason, Antonio McDyess and Theo Rattifl were selected yesterday for their first NBA All-Star game.
Fourteen players were picked in a vote by coaches as reserves for the Feb. 11 game at Washington.
Mourning and Hill are out for the season and will be replaced by players selected today by NBA commissioner David Stern.
Shauqille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Tim Duncan of San Antonio, Jason Kidd of Phoenix and Chris Webber of Sacramento were elected to start for the West.
Malone was picked for his 13th All-Star game, tying him for third with Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Cousy and John Havlicek behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19) and Jerry West (14).
PORTLAND, Ore. — Trail Blazers forward Scottie Pippen will be sidelined indefinitely after arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone fragment in his right elbow.
Pippen out indefinitely after elbow surgery
Pippen underwent the operation Monday evening in Birmingham, Ala., at the clinic of Dr. James Andrews, a noted arthroscopic surgeon who has worked with several other pro teams.
The team said the operation was successful but refused to give other details. Pipen has missed 10 of the last 11 games with tendinitis in the elbow of his shooting arm. He was placed
on the injured list last Thursday.
on the injured list last Thursday.
Coach Mike Dunleave said it was not known how long the seven-time All-Star will be out.
TENNIS
Veterans Todd Martin, Jan-Michael Gambill and Justin Gimeislob were selected along with 18-year-old Andy Roddick for the Feb. 9 to 11 five-match series.
McEnroe brothers flirt with Davis Cup doubles
NEW YORK — Patrick McEnroe, making his debut as Davis Cup captain, went with both experience and youth Tuesday when he announced his team to play against Switzerland in a first-round match.
McEnroe said he believes Martin and Gambill will play the first-day singles matches, but he will decide his doubles team later.
Both Andre Agassi, who successfully defended his Australian Open title on Sunday, and Pete Sampras, who has won a men's record 13 Grand Slam tournament titles, decided to skip at least the first round of Davis Cup this year.
Patrick McEnroe, who took over as captain after a one-year stint by his older brother John, repeatedly emphasized his team approach and said he hoped Agassi and Sampras would join the team later.
He also said he had talked to John, who publicly stated he was available to play doubles, and both agreed on the path Patrick is taking.
"It was a case of two brothers talking it over at length," Patrick said. "He was really understanding about all sides of it. He's real excited about the direction we're taking."
ANSWERS:
Answers to matching on page 8A:
1 b; 2 c; 3 d; 4 a; 5 e
Sports Calendar
Women's basketball vs. Nebraska at 7:30 p.m.
Men's tennis doubles match at Rolex Championships
Men's tennis doubles match at Rolex Championships
Softball at Diamond Invitational
Indoor track hosts KU Invitational
Men's basketball vs.
**Men's basketball** vs.
Texas at n onn
**Women's basketball** at
Texas at 5 p.m.
**Softball** at Diamond
Invitational
**Swimming** vs. Iowa State
**Men's tennis** doubles
match at Rolex
Championships
**Women's tennis** vs. Utah
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Fieldhouse misses pesky penguin
Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Name: The Penguin
Sport: Opponent disruption
Years at Kansas: 1997-2000
Hometown: South Pole
Major: Communications
Accomplishments: Stood out in the student section during men's basketball home games last semester. Waddled onto James Naismith Court to shoot baskets and shake Max Falkenstein's hand.
Then: The Penguin entertained fans during nonconference games in Allen Fieldhouse for one semester. A Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brother of Junior forward Jeff Carey, the Penguin wanted to end his career at Kansas with a bang.
Now: After graduating in December, the Penguin, also known as Matt Dalman from Prairie Village, became a counselor recruiter for Kamp Kanakuk, a Christian camp in Branson, Mo.
— Shawn Linenberger
Iowa State
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