tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2265147683786277692..comments2024-03-28T16:52:34.576-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Sunday May 2, 2010 Jared BantaZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74134556949433223042010-05-03T01:22:16.188-05:002010-05-03T01:22:16.188-05:00Hello C.C. and fellow solvers.
Even though it'...Hello C.C. and fellow solvers.<br /><br />Even though it's very late, I decided to post this. I finished most of this puzzle, but not with my usual enthusiasm for a xwd, not due to it but that this weekend is the funeral for a dear cousin.<br /><br />My sister and her daughter are here for that sad occasion and so there hasn't been much time for puzzle solving.<br /><br />On any other day, i would really have enjoyed a xwd with a "schwa" theme, something that is deeply intgrained into those of us who have taught phonics.<br /><br />I did have fun with the theme answers and C.C. you made my laugh with your asides.<br /><br />This was a clever puzzle and I wish I could have given it its full due.<br /><br />Wh, please stay away from those tornadoes and floods; all the rest, be safe.<br /><br />Good night.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65369943925199667812010-05-02T22:22:34.197-05:002010-05-02T22:22:34.197-05:00When ARBAON uses terms like "health-(s)care(y...When ARBAON uses terms like "health-(s)care(y) bill" and "main instigator", her bias shows. That's OK. I have no problem with that and apparently neither does Anon @ 8:44 and 9:56. <br /><br />Yet when Windhover states his opinion it is a "prejudicial slant".<br /><br />Not fair and not balanced.<br /><br />And please, editors, get rid of the garbage @ 10:16A Skepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79508468447279858432010-05-02T22:12:29.768-05:002010-05-02T22:12:29.768-05:00Wow, we have the innoscence of Tarrajo and her lit...Wow, we have the innoscence of Tarrajo and her little guy planting a garden and then going out sometime soon to fish if I remember right in their canoe. Next thing you know we are right back into the political crap. Let's look at their lives. She is a single parent trying her best to put values in a young man. They have fun fishing, camping and growing their own food. Yeah for you Tarrajo. I only hope people didn't scare you off on the day or two you decided to post with all the other BS. You are the hero in my book. Now...go find a man that is worthy!!for both you and your son. I know he's out there. Lo-li-ta.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7238470528783573052010-05-02T21:57:54.579-05:002010-05-02T21:57:54.579-05:00Sharks 4 - Det 3. !!!Sharks 4 - Det 3. !!!eddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60753207185835488252010-05-02T21:56:17.870-05:002010-05-02T21:56:17.870-05:00WH-
Your own prejudicial slant has read me wrong....WH-<br /><br />Your own prejudicial slant has read me wrong. I agree that she is unworthy to hold any office beyond mayor.<br /><br />Yet again, though, you refer to 'willful ignorance' as if those that disagree don't have the ability to rationally deduce. It's insulting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27010632378944982402010-05-02T21:55:29.437-05:002010-05-02T21:55:29.437-05:00Brady Joe came home somewhat spoiled as Tashajo te...Brady Joe came home somewhat spoiled as Tashajo tends to do that. She has girls. It was a little chilly here this weekend so all I did was take my cast iron rake over the garden to "mellow it out". Brady would never forgive me if I planted it by myself. Next weekend we will. He made sure we didn't replicate the zucchini mistake this year as we won't be planting a whole row of the stuff. <br />Jeannie, you out there? I hope your Mom is doing fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35132575727947452552010-05-02T21:51:14.614-05:002010-05-02T21:51:14.614-05:00BillG:
Yes I do. Silky Sullivan came from far off ...BillG:<br />Yes I do. Silky Sullivan came from far off the pace to win several of the Derby prep races, and was expected to do so in the Derby. He failed to fire, and I believe finished 12th. I'll look that up later unless someone else has already done so. <br />If there is a more humble and deserving winner on the planet than Calvin Borel, I don't know who it could be. He's won 3 of the last four, and both last year and yesterday got everything his horse had with two nearly perfect, textbook rides, and he still called the interviewer "Ma'am".<br />A big little man if there ever was one, and the reason his horse won. I didn't bet on the horse last night, I bet on Calvin.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67782940606365940242010-05-02T21:40:06.434-05:002010-05-02T21:40:06.434-05:00Anonymous:
You are correct. I am an intellectual s...Anonymous:<br />You are correct. I am an intellectual snob, in the sense that I have little respect and no patience for ignorance. I'm not talking about lack of intelligence, I'm talking about willful ignorance. It is not Sarah Palin's liberal critics who have exposed her as ignorant of many topics a competent elected official needs to be well-versed in, it is her own public statements. I guess it is also necessary to point out to you and her many defenders that her primary and most vicious critics have not come from the left but from the intelligentsia of the neoconservative movement. They were <br />almost universally appalled at her selection as McCain's <br />running mate, and have not missed a chance to undermine <br />her prospects as a candidate in 2012.<br /><br /> <br /> And as far as things that are "apparent", it is apparent to <br />me that you know nothing of me except what you have <br />gleaned from reading a few paragraphs on this blog. I <br />suggest that you mind your own damned business and stay <br />out of mine. if you knew me you would in fact know that <br />there are many people of the conservative persuasion, both<br /> public figures and private friends, whose beliefs I respect <br />and do not "reject out of hand". Here are some things I <br />reject out of hand: that Sarah Palin is qualified to be <br />anything other than what she is now, a celebrity; that Rush <br />Limbaugh is a great American; that Fox News is Fair and <br />Balanced; and that a person who will not give creedence to<br /> public statements and insults by identifying themselves <br />deserves respect. I'm not certain which of the regular <br />bloggers you really are, but if you're going to address me or anyone else here directly, you should stop <br />hiding behind the "Anonymous" designation.<br /><br />As for respecting CC, I have made clear, both in my<br />public posts here and in private communication, that my <br />respect is paramount. That also is a matter that is between me, a guest here, and her, the blog mistress. You have no role to play other than busybody, I suggest you give it up.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80741463431528246602010-05-02T21:36:24.938-05:002010-05-02T21:36:24.938-05:00Interesting. I've got almost no experience pla...Interesting. I've got almost no experience placing bets on the ponies. If you bet at the track or at OTB parlors, I assume you get the odds at post time. But what about with a bookie? Do you get the odds at the time you placed your bet or at post time?<br /><br />Barbara and I went to Santa Anita once. I bet on the favorites in five different races and didn't win a penny. When we left, we couldn't find our car in the parking lot. I finally figured out we'd come out the wrong side of the track. I asked but they wouldn't let us back in to walk across without paying again. So we walked around. Big mistake. It was about a mile or two around and I still had trouble finding the car.<br /><br />Speaking of Santa Anita, does anybody remember Silky Sullivan in the Santa Anita derby many years ago?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16124869881014950872010-05-02T21:35:14.204-05:002010-05-02T21:35:14.204-05:00Dodo: You are absolutely correct. Not is not prono...Dodo: You are absolutely correct. Not is not pronounced with a schwa. I was just making up words to get to the end. How about monk?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71282938539748177262010-05-02T21:11:07.947-05:002010-05-02T21:11:07.947-05:00While I did not have a million to bet, the bet was...While I did not have a million to bet, the bet was placed at 9-1, I received $18.00 for my $2.00 on the nose.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23678716788444269112010-05-02T20:58:16.385-05:002010-05-02T20:58:16.385-05:00Dodo, It is Wikipedia, so the reader should take i...Dodo, It is Wikipedia, so the reader should take it with a grain of salt, but here is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Murphy" rel="nofollow">George Murphy's bio</a>. <br /><br />I had almost forgotten the incident, but it is true. During a televised debate with opponent Pierre Salinger, "Mr.Murphy had stated that Mexicans were genetically suited to farm labor; because they were "built lower to the ground," it was supposedly "easier for them to stoop."Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24901008989371424072010-05-02T20:53:23.354-05:002010-05-02T20:53:23.354-05:00Chacun a son gout. I thought Reagan was a so-so ac...Chacun a son gout. I thought Reagan was a so-so actor who starred in some B movies and supported in a few good ones. I feel the same about his governing skills!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-60582062534704007542010-05-02T20:50:02.536-05:002010-05-02T20:50:02.536-05:00This is what happens when politics are discussed. ...This is what happens when politics are discussed. Why don't you all stop with the cheap shots and stick to the crossword, as C.C. had asked for? Your lack of respect for her wishes is surprising.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5768011456084333012010-05-02T20:44:44.682-05:002010-05-02T20:44:44.682-05:00Windhover-
Your constant use of the term 'ign...Windhover-<br /><br />Your constant use of the term 'ignorance' concerning philosophical conviction makes you come off as an intellectual snob. While you fairly attribute this to the entire political spectrum, it's apparent that you dismiss those that disagree out of hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10648141308590341442010-05-02T20:08:58.530-05:002010-05-02T20:08:58.530-05:00I`ve written grocery notes on my palm and got a re...I`ve written grocery notes on my palm and got a register tape. Does that count?ARBAONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-80278713923764805992010-05-02T20:04:04.716-05:002010-05-02T20:04:04.716-05:00ARBAON
Do you write "crib notes" on your...ARBAON<br />Do you write "crib notes" on your hand?<br /><br />Palin did and it was caught on tape.<br /><br />80A, GEEZ ...Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17531757944750216622010-05-02T19:56:09.383-05:002010-05-02T19:56:09.383-05:00This puzzle was quite clever...the un-accented syl...This puzzle was quite clever...the un-accented syllable phrases turned into humorous, new phrases were good for a chuckle. My favorite: "Torrid love of fairs", only Mr. Banta left out the bloomin` onion!<br /><br />This part will be political...so hit the off button now if you want. Since most jokes/humor start with a grain of truth, we should not be surprised at things that come up with the health-(s)care(y) bill (most of which will not take effect until the main instigator is long gone.) The President said last evening (supposedly in jest), "There are hundreds of secret things in the bill." So don`t say we weren`t warned.<br />About Palin: I`ve never met her personally..I only know what the media tells me about her. I would hope I`m smart enough to know that <br />the media can and does demonize and canonize, depending upon whom they favor or dis-favor. Let`s face it...all politicians are really "pigs in a poke" (lipstick not withstanding.)ARBAONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29633286877450853502010-05-02T19:38:36.936-05:002010-05-02T19:38:36.936-05:00Bill G
Super Saver paid $ 18.00 to win.
He won the...Bill G<br />Super Saver paid $ 18.00 to win.<br />He won the "Dream Bet" $100K on CNBC "Guess the Close" (it is free to play, in March the winner got a $135K Mareratti).<br />Put it on the nose, and now has (pre-tax) $1,000,000, the $100K plus the $900K won on the race.<br /><br />The odds that are talked about are estimates. The above was the actual payout.Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31209788370824306772010-05-02T19:29:35.217-05:002010-05-02T19:29:35.217-05:00Tenbeni, I remember when Ronnie was governor of Ca...Tenbeni, I remember when Ronnie was governor of California. Nancy wouldn't move into the governor's mansion so they built her a new one, which they never used, as I understand it.<br /><br />BTW, whatever happened to that other actor/politician George Murphy? I thought he might just dance his way to the White House!<br />Wasn't he a Senator?dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59313612749206766152010-05-02T19:25:31.697-05:002010-05-02T19:25:31.697-05:00I've heard of Shwas but never really understoo...I've heard of Shwas but never really understood them. Still don't.<br /><br />I think the guy who won the contest to make $100,000 bet on the Derby only won $700,000 because the odds went from 9 to 1 down to 7 to 1, partly due to his last minute large bet.<br /><br />We just got home from seeing "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." It's a play with a weak story, not very memorable songs and too much repetition. Still it was very enjoyable because of the great singing and dancing and the spectacular production numbers.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8940514232402591632010-05-02T19:22:23.353-05:002010-05-02T19:22:23.353-05:00C.C., Fairs are usually accompanied by rides, like...C.C., Fairs are usually accompanied by rides, like carousels, ferris wheels, etc. Or were you refering to the funnel cake/fair connection?<br /><br />Hahtool, that funnel cake looks yummy. Can you give us a recipe?<br />I assumed a funnel cake would be one with a hole in the middle, like angel food, or bundt cakes.<br /><br />KoufaxMaravich, thanks for the suggestion, but I'm afraid my eyes glaze over at the idea of reading something called "The Great Equations". Next thing we know, there'll be some clue about string theory!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15008646977174204922010-05-02T19:20:33.839-05:002010-05-02T19:20:33.839-05:00dodo:
Sometimes I wish there was a little bit of c...dodo:<br />Sometimes I wish there was a little bit of censorship, but then I remember a Pat Paulsen bit on the old Smothers Brothers show where he said this:<br /><br /> "Censorship does not interfere with the constitutional rights of every American to sit alone in a dark room in the nude and cuss.<br /><br /> There are realistic taboos, especially regarding political comments. Our leaders were not elected to be tittered at.<br /><br />For example, we're allowed to say Ronald Reagan is a lousy actor, but we're not allowed to say he's a lousy governor—which is ridiculous. We know he's a good actor."<br />(it was the 60's, long before he was President.)Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13573126800077260782010-05-02T19:10:06.244-05:002010-05-02T19:10:06.244-05:00CA, See, I told you so! (re: Jayce)
Hi, all. Wit...CA, See, I told you so! (re: Jayce)<br /><br />Hi, all. With all the interruptions I've had today, it took almost all day for me to get this one done. I thought there were some big stretches in it, too.<br />Not particularly fun, either.<br /><br />Are there any words in American English that use a schwa? I can't think of one. Sallie, that teacher in Maine must say 'nut' instead of 'not'! Seems to me 'not' has definitely a short 'o' sound. Maybe I need to know the Maine accent!<br /><br />Valerie, "schwa" is (are?) the two little dots over a vowel that you sometimes see in a foreign word, usually German, IMHO.<br /><br />I do wish that anon. that makes the nasty remarks would get lost! He's 'wearing on' me.dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57893218056813187702010-05-02T18:35:57.452-05:002010-05-02T18:35:57.452-05:00C.C. Outstanding write-up!!!
OK, Sunday is usuall...C.C. Outstanding write-up!!!<br /><br />OK, Sunday is usually a fun romp, I like the clever clues and themes, few (if ever) learning moments, but enjoyable.<br /><br />Not today. I thought the theme was a stretch, at best.<br /><br />When the 1A, ABCDE got a groan, I should have stopped.<br />I did like the PORK PIG clue/answer.<br /><br />@Anon 11:55<br />I think I'll write a note on my hand to remember that ...Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.com