tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post728372854196272349..comments2024-03-29T05:53:39.358-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 Michael DeweyZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88630168725109060292013-08-08T04:49:53.371-05:002013-08-08T04:49:53.371-05:00Molly, I meant the children's delight becomes ...Molly, I meant the children's delight becomes tempered, especially in groups. One on one the delight lasts years longer. Then in the preteen years it is all about being cool.<br />Please call me YR for short instead of Yellow.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69497637289758706712013-08-08T04:08:49.012-05:002013-08-08T04:08:49.012-05:00Dave,
Easy solution. Email me the recipe. I'll...Dave,<br />Easy solution. Email me the recipe. I'll put it on Ginger Roots, then we can make a link.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3423286712864798152013-08-07T22:42:53.321-05:002013-08-07T22:42:53.321-05:00Yellow, what did you mean when you said, "(i)...Yellow, what did you mean when you said, "(i)t is too bad that soon our innate delight and enthusiasm become tempered by the situations and people we meet"? I think I know what you meant, but are you actually referring to the children, or teachers (and/or adults) in general?<br /><br />Also, I have to agree with ANON at 12:58p. I think POMPOUS was a pun.Mollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84005668763964918692013-08-07T22:27:09.223-05:002013-08-07T22:27:09.223-05:00Misty, your warranty should cover something like t...Misty, your warranty should cover something like that. You may just have a screw loose or something dumb like that causing more vibration. The fan may be slightly bent and rubbing. Did they get it level? If applicable was any joist/stud adequate to support anything attached to it? Was the attachment done properly. Should there be some kind of noise damper around the fan? <br /><br />I had a new furnace put in several years ago that had some problems. My great guys came back several times and worked them out at no charge. They've replaced the a/c compressor that was leaking freon twice at no charge. I wouldn't pay another cent until I'd read the warranty and was sure the improvements warranted a charge.pknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20628614458555035872013-08-07T22:05:16.098-05:002013-08-07T22:05:16.098-05:00thanks for the elvis clip...always enjoy listening...thanks for the elvis clip...always enjoy listening to him<br /><br />klillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609635823278578284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31941471707050522042013-08-07T21:41:19.522-05:002013-08-07T21:41:19.522-05:00Chickie, send me an e-mail and I'll show you h...Chickie, send me an e-mail and I'll show you how to post a link to a website or YouTube video. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. <br /><br />Spitz, thanks for the info. I missed two Dodgers games because of the feud but today's game is shown on PrimeTicket, a Fox channel. They lost yesterday's game anyway, so no great loss. Still, if it continues, it will become very annoying. I don't know who's the bad guy but I think a compromise is in order.<br /><br />Misty, I agree with Manac (as always). Make more of a fuss and find a way to put some pressure on them. I think they should do it for free or at least give you a better deal to keep customer good will.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6353864229270546422013-08-07T21:32:18.217-05:002013-08-07T21:32:18.217-05:00{gag}{gag}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20130511828085868542013-08-07T21:26:20.353-05:002013-08-07T21:26:20.353-05:00Vidwan: it is always so nice to hear from you. Vidwan: it is always so nice to hear from you. Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68708124711550132052013-08-07T21:17:04.351-05:002013-08-07T21:17:04.351-05:00I never heard of don’t give a rip. For me it is a...I never heard of don’t give a rip. For me it is always don’t give a RAP.<br /><br />I believe the POMPOUS speeches at graduation are usually given by the elders. The valedictorians are mostly idealistic and sincere. However, at my master’s graduation the 22 year old baccalaureate valedictorian gave an inane, sophomoric speech, attempting humor. <br /><br />Off to the wars again tomorrow. By week’s end I hope to come out ahead.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25013302951954955872013-08-07T21:15:48.054-05:002013-08-07T21:15:48.054-05:00Busy week, untangling all kinds of snafus, as more...Busy week, untangling all kinds of snafus, as more trickle in. But I’m gaining on ‘em. I wrote a post several hours ago which the computer swallowed up. Arrgh! Another snafu. I walked away.<br /><br />Fun puzzle, interesting daily blog, and great posts and links. Thanks. You all keep me sane.<br /><br />I love the laughing boy, Steve. Young children are so in the moment. Their reactions are so real. Their emotions are right up front. As a teacher, I always appreciated their delight and enthusiasm. Also their honesty. It is too bad that soon our innate delight and enthusiasm become tempered by the situations and people we meet.<br /><br />Knowing the traditional Japanese endings to given names helps with ICHIRO. First names ending with -ro, -shi, -ya, or -o are typically male first names, while names ending in -ko, -mi, -e and -yo are typically female first names. Except for YA, few end in A.<br /><br />LACIVIOUS and lubricious are more than sexy. They are usually licentious and lewd. They sound so juicy, they fit the definition.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59660188832698898732013-08-07T20:06:37.333-05:002013-08-07T20:06:37.333-05:00Chickie @ 6:56
If there is something you want to ...Chickie @ 6:56<br /><br />If there is something you want to see on the Blog, just ask. I find it very difficult to refuse a request...<br /><br />Re: Pizza Crust<br /><br />I may have spoken too soon. While yesterdays attempt came out awesome. Todays attempt at a deep dish (chicago style) version with the remaining leftover dough was absolutely awful.<br /><br />The standard recipe calls for 3+ cups of flour, I used 2 cups plus 1 cup of Idahoan instant mashed potato mix. After some trial an error in mixing liquid to flour ratios, the resulting dough made a fantastic crust. (Double the dough thickness & let it rise 20 minutes b/4 putting in the oven. Thick, chewy & awesome!)<br /><br />But you must use a pizza stone in the oven to absorb moisture from the bottom. while paradoxically, to create a crisp bread crust you must introduce steam.<br /><br />I must say, crosswords are fun, but making the perfect bread/pizza is the most puzzling thing I have encountered to date. (with the exception of how to catch fish...)CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11059701543999646322013-08-07T20:01:55.094-05:002013-08-07T20:01:55.094-05:00Hahtoolah, I thought a lot about your QOD today - ...Hahtoolah, I thought a lot about your QOD today - maybe too much. I wondered why a person should even speak ill of Judges, dead or alive, unless he's either a lawyer, or has faced a judge, from the other side of the law. So, I read up on Edwin Edwards, and his history makes it self explanatory.Vidwan827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42360953717791876832013-08-07T19:47:02.333-05:002013-08-07T19:47:02.333-05:00Bassi? Really?
Never saw that before but had seen ...Bassi? Really?<br />Never saw that before but had seen Ichiro. Not enough times to remember though. Missed it by that much!<br /><br />Misty, A brand new furnace and and they want more $$ to make it quieter?<br />That should raise a loud WTF! Basically the only moving part to make any real noise is the blower motor and fan, and that should be minimal. Bill is right about the different motor speeds but they are usually hard wired for one speed only depending on need. Still, I would squawk a little more before dishing out more cash. They are engineered to be quiet.<br />Just my two cents worth.Manachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904472091922069440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89777691216259301542013-08-07T19:39:03.228-05:002013-08-07T19:39:03.228-05:00Hello everyone.
No real issues with the puzzle, t...Hello everyone.<br /><br />No real issues with the puzzle, today. Thought the STU clue was clever. Got LEDA from 4 great perps.<br /><br />Bill G. Here in the upper Mohawk Valley, we still get CBS from Time Warner. However, they stiffed us on Smithsonian channel which is owned by CBS, I believe.<br /><br />[offetsysq]Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69148386301844926272013-08-07T19:17:54.837-05:002013-08-07T19:17:54.837-05:00Greetings!
Thanks for fun puzzle, Michael, and sp...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks for fun puzzle, Michael, and spiffy write-up, Steve! No problems. Loved LASCIVIOUS. Had to think twice about the spelling.<br /><br />Thanks, Mari, for your concern. Charlie is doing about the same. The expensive, holistic medicine has not arrived! <br /><br />Good to see you, Sallie!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37930003379900456142013-08-07T18:58:02.551-05:002013-08-07T18:58:02.551-05:00Lucina,
Thank you. When we've had "othe...Lucina, <br />Thank you. When we've had "other" before and some tie that would lead to Spanish, such as today's Oaxaca, I've always considered gender. Today I was left to rely on the perp. I didn't remember Milo OSHEA off the bat, although I know we have had him before.<br /><br />JAVA Mama, welcome back ! BTW, I saw that Reds pitcher Chapman was clocked at 102.6 mph in closing out Oakland this afternoon. I would start swinging as soon as he stepped on the mound. TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-78629482558774778182013-08-07T18:56:42.814-05:002013-08-07T18:56:42.814-05:00Thanks CED for posting the "Tiara" clip....Thanks CED for posting the "Tiara" clip. I laugh every time I see it. <br /><br />I still haven't learned to link a web-site or U-tube piece. I guess I should work at learning how to do that one of these days.<br />Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18702123205182934482013-08-07T18:44:41.272-05:002013-08-07T18:44:41.272-05:00Steve, outstanding writeup today. Thank you. Steve, outstanding writeup today. Thank you. Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8603639213954916202013-08-07T18:16:14.984-05:002013-08-07T18:16:14.984-05:00Good evening, everyone! This puzzle was big fun –...Good evening, everyone! This puzzle was big fun – thanks, Michael. I enjoyed the theme playing with all the wacky ways of spelling the “F” sound. Great write-up, Steve, especially your take on “half” and “harf”. I’ve always wondered why people in the UK pronounce lieutenant as “lef-tenant”.<br /><br />No real hang-ups with the solve, aside from needing perps to fill ELUL and ICHIRO. Of course, 10D was a cinch for this JAVA lovin’ Mama. Got a BELLY LAUGH out of Where There’s No Hair Apparent = BALD SPOT. (Husker Gary @ 3:57 – when it comes to bad comb-overs, it’s tough to beat <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.kulturekritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/22/donald-trump.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.kulturekritic.com/2012/10/news/donald-trump-says-he-has-dirt-on-president-obama/&h=639&w=450&sz=42&tbnid=ZW9umnHr40qYVM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=67&zoom=1&usg=__XxtKY8s-0He74zvriAbe933mSqM=&docid=6_PePABIx1Xz0M&sa=X&ei=Sc4CUv71Fe7h4AOo6CwCA&sqi=2&ved=0CJwBEP4dMBI#imgdii=_" rel="nofollow">this guy</a>. <br /><br />After a couple weeks hosting a constant stream of out-of-town relatives, plus dealing with MIL’s broken hip and subsequent replacement surgery, it’s nice to have a chance to catch up with you all.Java Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03262932524822014846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74878168046412049742013-08-07T18:12:15.481-05:002013-08-07T18:12:15.481-05:00TTP:
Yes, you are correct about OTRO/OTRA. Occasio...TTP:<br />Yes, you are correct about OTRO/OTRA. Occasionally there might be a slight hint by giving the modifier a gender such as "mama's other" or "papa's other" which could indicate the a or the o.<br /><br />I'm enjoying the musical and video links, everyone. Thank you!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80670907174222040282013-08-07T18:03:12.986-05:002013-08-07T18:03:12.986-05:00Many thanks for the thoughts, suggestions, and gen...Many thanks for the thoughts, suggestions, and general feedback on our furnace noise problem, everybody. I really appreciate the concern.<br /><br />The furnace guy is really very nice, and showed me another model of the furnace that has features that would make less noise. It'll cost $500 to replace a part of our unit to accomplish that--a small price to pay for a more quiet night's sleep. I'll let you know how it goes next week when he comes back to install it.Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54172223059868356972013-08-07T18:02:17.519-05:002013-08-07T18:02:17.519-05:00Lucina,
Am I correct in that other than via perps...Lucina, <br />Am I correct in that other than via perps, it would only be a guess as to whether the answer would be OTRO or OTRA given that the clue, "Other, in Oaxaca" is neither masculine nor feminine ? I changed the answer from OTRA to OTRO simply because OSHEA looked to be more correct than ASHEA.<br /><br />Michael, I intended to compliment you on getting LASCIVIOUS into a puzzle.<br /><br />CED, nice links. When do you find time to look for all those links ? <br /><br />U2 HG, although I know Elvis was taking some liberty wearing those E-6 stripes. Glad he served though. TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34454434834650864302013-08-07T16:47:34.713-05:002013-08-07T16:47:34.713-05:00I recognize it Dave. And that certainly casts the ...I recognize it Dave. And that certainly casts the name "Bed, Bath and Beyond" in a different light than I'd ever considered.Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60711607583163724272013-08-07T16:24:07.679-05:002013-08-07T16:24:07.679-05:00Bill G.
I guess you have never seen a portable ur...Bill G.<br /><br />I guess you have never seen a <a href="http://www.mileskimball.com/mileskimball/images/p139349b.jpg" rel="nofollow">portable urinal</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66419495498725736432013-08-07T16:01:02.455-05:002013-08-07T16:01:02.455-05:00Marti, I'm glad you enjoyed those links. I fou...Marti, I'm glad you enjoyed those links. I found them both on my home page.<br /><br />CED, I know I'm going to kick myself and feel silly for asking but what is that 'unusual carafe' in the photo?<br /><br />Anon T, I'm not a fan of the owner of Papa John's either. As a result, I've never tried their pizza.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.com