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Thursday January 18,2001
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HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday [Jan. 18]. Frustrations with work lead to action this year. The results may be better than you thought possible. First, clean out your closets in November. A disappointment in December leads to a lucky break by January. Your home life's unusual, but leave it as is in February. An idea you get at home applies on the job by April, and by May you could be dusting off old skills. Rely on a partner's help, too, and by June you should be lookin' good. Take time for yourself in July. Tackle a domestic challenge with friends in October.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day,
0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8.
A meeting with friends or associates could uncover a problem. This may take a day or two to sort out.
Don't be dismayed at this delay. Plan an outing with a loved one for tonight. Go a little farther than usual to get a change from your routine.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5.
Your mate wants more of your time and attention.
Have you been spending too much of it at work
lately? You may feel under pressure, but keeping a little balance in your life is important.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 5. Travel isn't a good idea although you might eventually get through. Why bother? Even a phone call might take two or three tries. But your fingers getting tired from punching redial is better than you being stuck four hours in traffic.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
You're looking good, but that's not enough. Be careful with your money. Somebody you love wants something you can't afford. You make a good impression on an older person with your recent work. Don't spend this raise before you get it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
You'll probably emerge triumphant, but you haven't, yet. Everybody seems to know how you should run your life. Listen politely, and then do what you've already decided. Extra time being thoughtful will help you get them on your side.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
A technical breakdown at work makes life miserable. If you're using delicate instruments or a computer, have a backup plan. To reward yourself for a tough day, go shopping later. Something you've been looking for is on sale.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 6.
Somebody you love wants something badly.
However, giving your loved ones everything they want isn't possible. The lesson this time is about deferring gratification and developing creativity.
You could almost make this fun. Go for it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
You may have to just say no. Somebody at home isn't pleased, but you are too busy to argue. Pull rank, if necessary. This will not damage the other person beyond repair. In fact, it'll be good for him or her.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
Don't believe everything you hear. Errors and lies can even come from authority figures. Talk over what you've discovered with a person who's on your side. This problem may take a while to correct. Just never quit.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6.
A lot of "worthy causes" have great uses for your money. Hold off on that. Right now you can't afford to fund a lot of bureaucats. Make a budget and include your favorite charities. You'll save time and spend more wisely.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6.
Don't bother to travel; it's too much trouble. The
forecast is for technical difficulties. Take your vehicle
in for an oil change. You'll find out everything else it needs. That might be expensive, but good preventative maintenance.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6.
An older person's intent on telling you what to do.
You're just as intent on resisting. Your idea may not be realistic. Or, maybe you lack information.
Instead of quarreling, do more research. Start with the question the other person raised.
Got problems? New columnist offers advice
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
By Chantel Keys
jayplay@kansan.com
Jayplay advice columnist
Dear KU:
Welcome to the Tell Shell advice column. The Kansan has listened to its readers, and decided to give
you an advice
you an advice columnist. My name is Chantel Keys, but you can call me Shell.
I'm extremely excited to be doing this column for your benefit. Some of you attending the University of Kansas have probably gone through a time in your life when you needed a little advice. I'm here for that very reason
Where have you
Keys
turned in the past to get advice?
Did the advice help? Whether it be your love life, school life, or problems with friends or family, I'm here to help you out, or at least just
Here's a little information about me.
lend an ear.
I'm a senior in the School of Journalism and have attended schools from Johnson County Community College to the Med Center. I obviously enjoy writing, but more than that, I like to listen, so I can help people make their lives better and happier.
I was born in New York, lived in California and then graduated from Blue Valley High School in Stilwell, Kansas. Having that diverse background will make for interesting advice. I'm sure.
Send your letters to the Kansan:
111 Stauffer-Flint Hall, Lawrence,
KS. 66045 or e-mail
jayplay@kansan.com. You can be
anonymous or sign your real
name, it's up to you.
This could be a really exciting column, depending on why you need advice. You never know if someone else on campus is going through the same thing you are and needs the same help.
Live Music
Come on and write me with your problems. Two heads are better than one. I hope to hear from you soon.
D.J. Kibby at Brown Bear
Brewing Co., 729
Massachusetts St.; $2 cover
for guys, ladies get in free; 21
and up.
Tonight:
D. J. Kilby at Brown Bear Brewing Co. 729
Love Shell
Goudle, Jive and Spymour at the bottleneck, New Hampshire St.; $4 21 and up. $6 18 and up.
Mr. Fieldtrip at the Jazzhaus,
926 1/2 Massachusetts St.;
$4 cover; 21 and up.
Tomorrow:
D. J. Slim at Brown Bear Brewing Co. 729
Massachusetts St.; $2 cover;
21, and up.
Fat Apple at the Jazzhaus, 926
1/2 Massachusetts St.; $4
cover 21 and up
4 Score and JavaMan at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.; $4 21 and up. $6 18 and up.
The New World Gypsies and Holstein at Abe & Jake's Landing, E. 8, Sixth St.; $3 cover; 21 and up.
Saturdav:
D. J. J.P. at Brown Bear Brewing Co., 729 Massachusetts St.; $2 cover; 21 and up.
■ New Orleans Juice at the Jazzahaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St.: $4 cover; 21 and up.
The Pharcyde and Ugly Duckling at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.; $15 advance; $16 Saturday; 18 and up.
- Son Venezuela at Abe & Jake's Landing, 8 E. Sixth St.; $5
cover; 21 and up. Sunday:
Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys,
Grand Champeen and T.K. Webb
at Replay Lounge, 946
Massachusetts St.; $2; 21 and
100
Monday:
Jazzhaw Open Jam with the Skanktones, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St.; $2; 21 and up.
Open mic at the Bottleneck,
737 New Hampshire St.; 21
and up free, 18 and up $2.
Tuesday:
Brannock Device, The Hardaways and The Miltons at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.; 21 and up $3, 18 and up $5.
Casino Royale and Ninja Bachelor Party at Replay Lunge, 946 Massachusetts St.; no cover; 21 and over.
- Welch's Juice at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.; no cover; 21 and up.
Wednesdav:
The Billions, 15 Minutes Fast and Transforming Apollo at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.: $3 cover: 18 and up.
Eosterior and Origin at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hapmshire St.; 21 and up $4, 18 and up $6.
- Freelance Bishops at the Jazzahaus, 926 1/2 UMassachusetts St.: $3 cover; 21 and up.
Spymob appeals to all from pop to rock fans
CD Reviews
Spymb combines the sounds of Ben Folds Five, the Police and commercial jingles to produce its own unique sound.
"Thinking of Someone Else," the
opening track of their album On Pilot Mountain is the song in which the most influence of commercial jingles can be heard. It seemed to be very derivative of the classic Cool Whip jingle.
After this song, the album leaves the commercial jingle sound for one that is basically Ben Folds Five with a lead guitar and a techno under beat.
In a time when pop music seems to be divided between teenybopperbubble gum pop and rap/rock
Cal Creek
The title track of the album is perhaps the most disappointing track. It's just another single that sounds like every other pop-rock band that's out right now, such as Matchball 20, Fastball or Creed.
hybrid pop, Spymob is a band that both N*SYNC and Limp Bizkit fans can listen to.
Spymob will play tonight at the Bottleneck.
Pharcyde not for bash but worth the money
The rap group The Pharcyde has just come out with a new LP, Plain Rap. This is the third effort the group has released since their 1994 album, Labincabinalifornia.
make up a nice sounding beat.
The
Pharcyde
style of rap is similar to old-school hip-hop. They
This album's music and lyrics are just plain rap, as the title states. All the tracks blend together to
have a much softer sound when compared to other rappers like Dr. Dre or Snoop Dogg. Their music sounded more like that of Wyclef.
However, there are a few fast-paced songs, like their lead single, "Trust." This CD may not play well
at a big party, but it's nice to use while getting ready to go out. The Pharcyde will play Saturday at the Bottleneck.
— Susie Schinker Christian band message not clearly religious
"The Causey Way is not a cult," claim the promotional personnel who work for The Causey Way at Alternative Tentacles Records in San Francisco.
And The Cause Way is not your typical Christian band either, in fact.
for all of their prose-
lyzing and pseudo-
religious propaga-
da, it's hard to tell
if they're
critiquing, satirizing, paying tribute to or preaching modern religion. They'd probably rather see you worship their funky outfits and hip art-wave sounds than actually pay attention to what they're saying.
The band takes its cue from science-fiction rock bands such as Man or Astroman? and Devo, but their subject of fascination is religion, not outer space or technology. They exude a playful sense of make-believe and a synth-driven, whiz-popping sound that mixes equal parts technology and standard instrumentation.
got their best, The Causey Way matches the intensity of a Surfer Rosa-era Pixies, trading male/female vocals and even singing a few songs in Spanish. Their self-penned "New-Testament Wave" sound is frantically-poppy and always pogo-able.
Lead vocalist Causey often infuses his sermons with a vindictive Johnny Rotten-esque sneer.
"Commandments" sounds like a spytack to a 21st-century "Night Rider," while "Jesus Loves You" delivers such gems as "Jesus loves you — you're gonna burn."
So don't buy this CD looking for answers to any great theological questions. But if you're a fan of Man or Astroman? or even David Bowie, and you can stomach a bit of playful religious propaganda, The Cause Way might just make a convert out of you.
The Causey Way will play Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the Replay Lounge.
— Richard Gintowt