tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post1641415041798387071..comments2024-03-19T05:52:33.293-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday May 5, 2017 Jeff Chen and Seth Geltman Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15371899737991619532017-05-07T14:46:55.143-05:002017-05-07T14:46:55.143-05:00As a math person I am always happy when MATH gets ...As a math person I am always happy when MATH gets attention! Not sure why it was FUZZY, though?<br /><br />Also not sure how a stage cue is a SEGMENT? Maybe just that it is a piece of the line?<br /><br />Thanks for explaining ARCH which I totally did not understand!<br /><br />I remember watching UNCLE Fester as a child and wondered if younger people would get this clue. But there were more recent re-makes of the Addams Family. My grandparents had a book of original Charles Addams cartoons called "Addams and Evil" which I loved.<br /><br />STIEG unknown but got with ESP.Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401317669146538447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22665450242426534862017-05-06T02:38:39.245-05:002017-05-06T02:38:39.245-05:00Btw. I think I've figured out LINE SEGMENT. ie...Btw. I think I've figured out LINE SEGMENT. ie. When the 'cuer' in the wings wants to prompt Lady McBeth he goes "ARF, ARF". Likewise, to cue Hamlet he makes a buzzing sound.<br /><br />The two famous lines:? YR or perhaps C-Moe will fill them in. Or add a few 😖<br /><br />Owen, re. 'lick vs l'ick. The ' implied there's something before "lick". <br /><br />Finally, bad news. The producers rejected the pilot. Inside humor, especially Marine corps humor doesn't sell. And the TBBT people were threatening to sue**. They did mention that I should add a beloved aunt to the Rocks. <br /><br />Let's see. I had an aunt Nora*, hmm. I also had an aunt Agnes. THAT'S THE TICKET. <br />BTW. The producers mentioned that perhaps I should keep my day job.<br /><br />* Yes. Nora often rode the trolley up in Boston where it's often freezing<br />** Actually, I believe the TBBT people actually stole there idea from a friend of mine. I actually have evidence but he passed away- the original author who called it "12 billion years". Same historical flashback.<br /><br />WC in the gloaming. I've changed shifts so this is my awake time. Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60472910498875416522017-05-06T00:54:40.020-05:002017-05-06T00:54:40.020-05:00According to Elvis the purple gang was the RYTHYM ...According to Elvis the purple gang was the RYTHYM section of that jailhouse Rock band. <br />I should have noticed Jeff Chen's nane while I was slogging through. I did manage to get 100%. <br />Lemony and Fermatprime, hope things go well. D-Otto nice job. <br /><br />WCWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15139470403148325932017-05-06T00:07:22.190-05:002017-05-06T00:07:22.190-05:00Hey T, I majored in Engineering Physics (until it ...Hey T, I majored in Engineering Physics (until it overwhelmed me) and then EE. We constantly used metric units too. Being based on 10, they made the arithmetic much easier. Still, our good ol' feet, inches, pounds, etc. were very intuitive. There is something very natural and comfortable about dividing units in half, then half again, etc. <br /><br />P.S. Dave Barry is the only author that can consistently make me laugh out loud.<br /><br />Red meat is NOT bad for you. Now, blue-green meat, that's REALLY BAD for you. <br />~ Tommy Smothers<br />Bill Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495413609545426668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9267238112979763042017-05-05T23:49:45.901-05:002017-05-05T23:49:45.901-05:00Tried 2x and I'm still ambiguous on 'spain...Tried 2x and I'm still ambiguous on 'spainin' to Bill G...<br />At school, for homework or during an exam, I'd convert US->Metric, regurgitate the formula, do the math get the 'answer' and then INVERT Metric->US for the final turn-in to the Prof. Thermodynamics and the Civil E courses were still taught in Imperial Units in the late '80s. I guess I should have leant IU 'cuz my AC-unit is measured in BTUs [whatever that means :-)].<br /><br />Now, 9mm, I knows that! Thanks, I enjoy Dave Barry's writings. Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89346077850715252012017-05-05T23:26:32.716-05:002017-05-05T23:26:32.716-05:00C, Eh! - Sheepish hand-up for calling foreign curr...C, Eh! - Sheepish hand-up for calling foreign currency "Monopoly Money." In reality, all bills are accepted on faith they can later be traded for goods/services. I have monies from all over; the Egyptian Pound (1/7th USD) is the coolest - it's got Pyramids! And, I'm assuming, HORUSi [that's plural, eh?]<br /><br />You made me look: <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Tire_money" rel="nofollow">Tire Money</a>. Selling to unsuspecting visitors? A sucker is born and a TOONIE made. :-)<br /><br />Bill G - In EE we only dealt w/ the metric system. Again, knowing my SQUARES [formulae, say in Joules] could I get through Thermo - they still dealt in 'merican. I'd have to convert US->Metric and INVERT Metric->US to solve.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13255261013017403902017-05-05T22:37:48.570-05:002017-05-05T22:37:48.570-05:00Misty, i found your conference. Victoria College ...Misty, i found your conference. Victoria College is part of U of T (of which I am an alumna) and has beautiful old buildings. You are also not far from Yorkville which was hippie haven inthe 60s but now is a very trendy expensive shopping area. Toronto should be lovely at the end of June. Do you have any side trips? I don't have any plans to be in Toronto at that time but will let you know if anything changes.<br /><br />AnonT, I laughed at your "American bills all look the same" story. I have said exactly the same thing. On the other hand, I have heard our multi-coloured bills called funny money. There are even stories of Canadian Tire money being pawned off on unsuspecting American tourists,CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21522256021060065942017-05-05T22:21:33.559-05:002017-05-05T22:21:33.559-05:00'Loved the Houston word problem.' Me too!
...'Loved the Houston word problem.' Me too!<br /><br />The metric system did not really catch on in the United States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the 9 millimeter bullet. <br />~ Dave BarryBill Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495413609545426668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66074124863132708122017-05-05T20:43:52.622-05:002017-05-05T20:43:52.622-05:00Done in by a cheat (HORUS) and bad square [why not...Done in by a cheat (HORUS) and bad square [why not a J in RIjO, there's one in Baj{h}a].<br /><br />Thanks Jeff & Seth... While the MATH doesn't add up, the punny c/a's made it easy puzz'lin' in nerdville. <br /><br />Thanks for the fun Expo DO. I now 'get' 51d [sans J] thanks to your picture. Glad to hear all went well with the procedure and things were normal - including Houston's 59/I69 traffic :-)<br /><br />WOs: I t'aught I saw a clecho-tat... Naw, I just filled MONK for 38d 'cuz I read 36d's clue. SAY, AAHbout those +1 specs optometrist said I needed...<br />ESPs: PIN & ATM - duh! That one took a long time for the penny, er, $20, to drop.<br /><br /><b>Fav</b>: SCHLEP. That's such a fun word.<br /><br />MUSings:<br />On 13d - could'a been Page Up but 9a was past tense so I went with DELETE.<br />DO: I liked "I'M UP" - I pictured a comedian behind the stage-curtain being announced - It's Go Time; time to turn it on; IM UP.<br />TIMES TABLES were the bane of my 6th grade. We had to do 50 in 2min w/o error; I couldn't MNEMonic-ize 'em all (6x8;7x6 - I always mixed up). I missed recess for a month until I got it right. [I'd derive everything from my SQUARES and do arithmetic from there - not speedy]<br />Limos on PROM? - No, I think we all piled in Greg's Lincoln. Missed the dance; but DW and I have been together since. For people I know [mostly under 40], this is quaint.<br /><br />{0.0}<br /><br />C, Eh! - I looked at your link (FLN) to the new $10CA and that story came back to me. It was a UK bloke -- we met at CanSecWest and became 'mates' over multiple pints --that said that. But I'm sure all US visitors have the same thoughts about our dough.<br /><br />Jayce - I hear ya' bro. Jeff Chen always gets me - maybe Seth REIN'd him in today :-)<br /><br />All the talk of Toronto... Misty, C, Eh! (BunnyM) - <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ht7QSlJ5dw" rel="nofollow">Mystic RHYTHMS</a> [RUSH].<br /><br />Let's see if I can pull out Tawnya with another <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Brjr0Bhj12M" rel="nofollow">TOUPEE, Purple, 1ea</a>. [TMBG]<br /><br />There. That's a proper post unlike @3:38. Right CED? //Joking - I loved the Houston word problem!<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11587800969087990402017-05-05T19:53:54.901-05:002017-05-05T19:53:54.901-05:00CanadianEh, the flyer says that the conference wil...CanadianEh, the flyer says that the conference will be held "in the heart of Toronto, at the intersection of Bloor Street and Avenue road." I have no idea where that is. I think we're booked to stay at a Holiday Inn Hotel on Bloor Street. Let me know if you're in the area, and maybe we can have a cup of coffee! It would be great to meet you.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91839859640541532462017-05-05T19:40:38.516-05:002017-05-05T19:40:38.516-05:00Oh...and reading the comments I DID have an Uncle ...Oh...and reading the comments I DID have an Uncle Bud. He was a career criminal...as a joke put three year old me in the oven...an alcoholic and a proud graduate of "Jackson State" ( Michigan's prison). He had three bullet scars in his abdomen. He claimed to be part of the " purple gang" during the depression. Who knows? I bet there is a book in there someplace.<br /><br /> He also stole my Dad's coin collection. Dang...I haven't thought of him in forty years ! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657212130232818015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39437000266459365982017-05-05T19:32:27.059-05:002017-05-05T19:32:27.059-05:00I only got Stieg from the books sitting right in f...I only got Stieg from the books sitting right in front of me on the bookshelf. I guess that's sort of a cheat. He was a great mystery writer and the translations must be outstanding. NO TADA though. Had everything with the exception of the intersection of SHLEP and Mahal ! Which is doubly bad as I know about 30 Yiddish words including schlep. I guess the problem is that I only know them orally. And I was fixated on a persons name not a place. I have a nit with "equine. It seems to me that equine means having to do with horses not the noun.<br /><br />Too much TV as a kid...Fester brought to mind Uncle immediately.<br /><br />Be well everyone. I have been poked a prodded for 6 years and though some tests are worse than others none of them are any fun.<br /><br />BTW...if Anon doesn't like the xwords...why does he do them ???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657212130232818015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-68899780440764587292017-05-05T18:55:36.779-05:002017-05-05T18:55:36.779-05:00Jeff Chen beat me again. He always does.Jeff Chen beat me again. He always does.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27371526856810585322017-05-05T17:08:49.615-05:002017-05-05T17:08:49.615-05:00I'm happy to report that the EGD (endoscopy, Y...I'm happy to report that the EGD (endoscopy, YR) was no big deal. The worst part of it was the traffic jam caused by an overturned 18-wheeler on the way in. Still wasn't cleared up, so we had to make a 12-mile detour to avoid it on the way home. Don't remember a thing about the procedure, itself. Probably just as well. You're in a semi-dark room, almost naked, they're pumping drugs into you, and they're snapping pictures! Oh, the horror!desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64840181781486590952017-05-05T16:34:34.040-05:002017-05-05T16:34:34.040-05:00Still looking for funny future fuzzy math...
A ve...Still looking for funny future fuzzy math...<br /><br /><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a8/a2/89/a8a289caf1e5cd34d44830e999964447.jpg" rel="nofollow">A very abstract possibility</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.math-problem-solving.com/images/funny-math-cartoons8.jpg" rel="nofollow">Hmm, what is old comes round again?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ae/43/77/ae4377e810b55db9c42638c251ea78c7--funny-math-math-jokes.jpg" rel="nofollow">Oh, I give up!</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56283951709773923392017-05-05T16:24:31.736-05:002017-05-05T16:24:31.736-05:00Another gimmick/theme puzzle complete with the str...Another gimmick/theme puzzle complete with the strained clueing and the ridiculous answers. I don't know who likes these, I know I do not. <br /><br />Meh. AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61882398556128714912017-05-05T16:23:23.037-05:002017-05-05T16:23:23.037-05:00I was reminded by OPEN WIDE that I had not had a c...I was reminded by OPEN WIDE that I had not had a chance to read the rest of the comments from yesterday. There were many interesting dental experiences!<br /><br />Thanks for the many comments about my CSO with TOONIE.<br />Argyle, my vote for the name if we ever get a $5 coin is FOONIE!<br />AnonT, LOL, was that my Loonie/Toonie quote from a past blog?<br /><br />Misty, I hope you have a wonderful time at your Joyce conference in Toronto in June.<br />In what part of the city will the conference be located? Any excursions?<br />You will be happy when you exchange your American dollar for a Canadian loonie that you receive around $1.25 to $1.30. (Assuming that you make the exchange at a bank etc. as restaurants, stores may not give quite as much.)<br /><br />Wishes for improved health to Lemonade, fermatprime.<br />Hope the EGD went well, D-O.<br />Wishes for calm for Alan, YR.<br />Condolences to Chairman Moe on the passing of his Uncle Bud.<br />CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62285433270759134002017-05-05T16:02:54.848-05:002017-05-05T16:02:54.848-05:00Yeah, now this was just the kind of Xwd I yearn fo...Yeah, now this was just the kind of Xwd I yearn for, where I really think I'll need to cheat to get a finish but by sheer stubbornness I manage to work it out to the last square. <br />My thanks to Messrs. Chen & Geltman. A neat theme - one that truly helped - and some pleasant trickiness. I was troubled a mite by ARCH as a suffix because my initial response was to think of it only as a prefix, as in ARCHangel and ARCHbishop. But it serves on either end of its subject. <br />Elsewhere I had FIB before LIE and HONDA before SEDAN. No real probs. <br /><br />Major takeaway was MNEME. I'm sure I learned of her years ago along with sister muses. But my own memory was undermined by Oblivion. I am not sure whether the Greeks had a Muse or (Anti-Muse?) for Forgetfulness, but they should have. She factors into so many of life's conflicts and misunderstandings. <br />One of my favorite mythic tales is that of Cassandra. Apollo tried to woo her by giving her the gift of Prophecy. When she ditched him, he cursed her by arranging that no one who heard her prophetic words would believe her. Sometimes that meant they would instantly Forget what she said. <br />There she was, hard at work, dear Oblivion. Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71932819193763559972017-05-05T16:01:34.511-05:002017-05-05T16:01:34.511-05:00Schlep is indeed Yiddish,from which it moved into ...Schlep is indeed Yiddish,from which it moved into the mainstream vernacular. Schlep can mean toting something burdesome or making a difficult jounrney. Noun or verb. The Penn Station's rail problems make my son's schlep into NYC and home again an hour or two longer most days. When we used to tent camp we schlepped a lot of equipment with us. I just gave away my tent and screen house. Oy vey. I will always treasure so many happy memories of those days. We get too soon old.<br /><br />I have to constantly evaluale Alan's state of health. How hale is he? I believe ashy is a good word to describe an unhealthy pallor. He is extremely anxious about his endoscopy this Tuesday, so much so he missed work today. He is not ashy, just shaky and headachy.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74754267119310625262017-05-05T15:38:57.612-05:002017-05-05T15:38:57.612-05:00Pulling a CED... If you didn't think of this a...Pulling a CED... If you didn't think of <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wGEOjxtQtWc" rel="nofollow">this at TOUPEE</a>, you will from now on.<br /><br />Play later. -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31238963648292733992017-05-05T13:39:19.041-05:002017-05-05T13:39:19.041-05:00Well, this CW was above my paygrade, but it is Fri...Well, this CW was above my paygrade, but it is Friday. Thanks for the fun, Jeff and Seth, and for subbing, D-otto (and explaining ARCH). I resorted to red letters and a couple of Google helps to finish which does lessen the enjoyment.<br /><br />Hand up for Nehru before MAHAL and Edu before ISM. I had Tots before IMPS, EFF before SAN (yes Franciscan starts with an Eff!), At bat before HIT AT, Eat a Lot before EAT A TON, etc.<br />But this Canadian knew enough American to put ZEE and not ZED!!!<br />GOAL can also refer to hockey (but we say, "He shoots, he scooooores!").<br /><br />Clever clues for ATM and PIN, and SSNS. <br />I had Achy before ASHY and agree with meh!<br />I also agree with the meh for VIP SEAT (plus there was nothing in the clue to indicate abbreviation).<br /><br />I debated between AUS and AUT for Austria. The Iso Alpha 3 Code used for international events is AUS for Australia and AUT for Austria. (small nit)<br /><br />We too are getting more rain and it is to continue all weekend. All waterways are getting high and sump pump is working overtime.<br /><br />Happy Cinco de Mayo!CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51944587102341848002017-05-05T13:38:56.856-05:002017-05-05T13:38:56.856-05:00Not too bad for a Friday puzzle, which has been ge...Not too bad for a Friday puzzle, which has been getting pretty hard for me in the last few months. But I got most of this one without any problem except for the northeast, which finally required cheating. I kept wanting NEHRU for historic Indian name and wasn't thinking of a building. And of course I read FESTER as a verb, not as a character in a sitcom, although I used to love that show. I liked the clue about Freud's AUStria, my home country,and I once got to tour Freud's apartment in Vienna on a visit there. I didn't realize Janet RENO was gone, RIP. Liked the misleading cue for Accord--SEDAN. Lots of fun doing the puzzle--many thanks, Jeff and Seth. And you too, Desper-otto, for subbing for Lemonade. Hope you test goes well, and hope you get better soon Lemonade.<br /><br />Have a great day, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56224328104288393322017-05-05T12:24:35.021-05:002017-05-05T12:24:35.021-05:00Woops. I just checked the jar. Make that peppade...Woops. I just checked the jar. Make that peppadews.Bluehenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215040742633388939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88692078994430736932017-05-05T12:14:58.529-05:002017-05-05T12:14:58.529-05:00WDOS re: the puzzle, though I give the constructor...WDOS re: the puzzle, though I give the constructors props because I couldn't devise a crossword puzzle if my soul depended on it. Favorite clues/answers were little white lies and square roots. That last one hit awfully close to home.<br /><br />Thanks for the explanation and history lesson on the galantine dish, Steve. Makes sense when you think about it, which I obviously didn't.<br /><br />Get well soon, Lemonade 714 and Fermatprime and all others hurting. Although I can commiserate, I'm personally better than I have been for a long time. Cardiologist pronounced me as healthy as a horse after putting me through a very thorough battery of very expensive heart tests. Yippee!<br /><br />Happy Cinquo de Mayo for those who observe. In honor of the day and for "Fishy Friday" we are having tilapia enchiladas with frijoles refritos, arroz amarillo, and taos succotash (my own concoction of fresh corn when available, peppardos, diced jalapenos, and frijoles negros). Tomorrow of course we are hosting our annual Kentucky Derby party featuring Hot Brown sandwiches and Makers Mark Mint Juleps. Can't wait, but I better get back to cooking. Cya!Bluehenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215040742633388939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30223970704181635502017-05-05T12:14:01.263-05:002017-05-05T12:14:01.263-05:00Wees,
Fuzzy math of yesteryear...
Fuzzymath of t...Wees,<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS2aEfbEi7s" rel="nofollow">Fuzzy math of yesteryear...</a><br /><br /><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/42/2e/11/422e11f840217281e30331e7b2fc46a1.jpg" rel="nofollow">Fuzzymath of today?</a><br /><br />(I'll be back if I can find fuzzy math of tomorrow...)CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.com