tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post2805564447697342634..comments2024-03-28T02:28:44.292-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Howard BarkinZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17613990192075443802017-07-18T22:41:43.435-05:002017-07-18T22:41:43.435-05:00How lovely to get all those sweet messages from Ta...How lovely to get all those sweet messages from Tawnya, Wilbur, Jinkx, and Bill G., How very kind of you to think of me--thank you so much. You've also cheered up my day, and Rowland would be happy too to know that our friends are thinking of both of us today!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-39282899040964985002017-07-18T22:20:36.121-05:002017-07-18T22:20:36.121-05:00Misty, good thoughts going from me to you...
TTP,...Misty, good thoughts going from me to you...<br /><br />TTP, no, they never resolved the problem. If Magic Johnson and Vin Scully would get together and speak out, I'll bet the impasse would be resolved quickly.<br /><br />It's the ninth and Kershaw has given way to a closer or so I read on CBSNews.com <br />RATS!Bill Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495413609545426668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75225600429071417162017-07-18T21:43:50.838-05:002017-07-18T21:43:50.838-05:00WC - I agree about COBOL from the little I know (h...WC - I agree about COBOL from the little I know (having programmers report to me and a very little rubbing off). I took IBM 360/370 assembler, Fortran and Pascal in college, and played with Basic as a hobby. About as useful as knowing celestial navigation, but not as much fun.<br /><br />Stan Lee was immortalized today at what used to be Grauman's Chinese Theater in LA. We see a lot of him here in the Corner. <br /><br />Misty - My heart is with you tonight.Jinx in Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066853291104407732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28324640549466904952017-07-18T20:57:48.489-05:002017-07-18T20:57:48.489-05:00Hi All!
We that was fun; thanks Howard for a CRIS...Hi All!<br /><br />We that was fun; thanks Howard for a CRISP offering. If I MAY, 'no clunkers need apply...', smooth fill.<br /><br />Thanks Argyle for the expo; COLEs were nice, but I coulda used some <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D4nQB3V10i8" rel="nofollow">Billy Joel</a><br /><br />WOs: s in ELIsA, Aor^H^HTRIA<br />ESPs: MOANA, NINA, ZOOEY<br /><br />Sparkle: SANCTUM; ATARI and TRON in the same grid.<br /><b>Fav</b>: EASE crossing PIECE OF CAKE - just a nice touch.<br /><br />{B,B+,B}<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by Howard.<br /><br />Gotta run. Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18226812139887588122017-07-18T20:49:41.347-05:002017-07-18T20:49:41.347-05:00Oh. Re. TBBT. I tape the reruns. They're doing...Oh. Re. TBBT. I tape the reruns. They're doing season 1. LoB-ian. Especially, when Leonard held up the sign SARCASM<br /><br />WCWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30273342070753980252017-07-18T20:46:25.731-05:002017-07-18T20:46:25.731-05:00I know where I got 1969. That was the year of a fa...I know where I got 1969. That was the year of a famous Harvard-Yale game won in the final seconds. Ok, I just looked it up. 1968, Pete Varney. I was at Lejeune <br /><br />Misty, my thoughts and prayers are with you*. You two were fortunate to have each other. <br /><br />TTP, we call those brain lapses Misty moments. <br /><br />CED, thx for the links. Tawnya too. <br /><br />Missing a square, no big deal-HA. But I recovered when I finished NYT Sunday. Actually previous Sunday, TBT carries it a week late. The F-Th one. <br /><br />I cheated though. I was tired and topped my McDonald's senior decaf with regular. When the jolt of caffeine kicked in I was solving at Howard-ian speed. <br /><br />WC in the gloaming (much like Varney's two point conversion. )<br /><br />* Warning. I mess up those prayers. I asked for prayers for Jose** at Mass the other day. I looked at Betsy and said "Did I just say Tony?" Yep. <br /><br />** Jose had his fourth cancer surgery. Remember him too. Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41364836577990509752017-07-18T20:26:36.467-05:002017-07-18T20:26:36.467-05:00Hey Howard ! You're welcome.
Now, maybe th...Hey Howard ! You're welcome. <br /><br />Now, maybe throw a few speed-solving bones to some of us wannabes ? Well, maybe not those prime rib bones. Ya never know if Feyer, Hinman et alia are listening in... :>)<br /><br />Bill G, did they ever fix that Time Warner / Dodgers contract problem in LA ? Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers are visiting the White Sox here, and he's dealing. First time I've been able to watch a Dodgers game all year. MLB news stories and standings seem to indicate they're pretty good. If the pundits are correct, it looks as if it'll be an I-10 series against the 'stros when all is said and done. <br /><br />TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11839479703932284562017-07-18T19:39:59.751-05:002017-07-18T19:39:59.751-05:00Thanks! Know that even though i have done the spee...Thanks! Know that even though i have done the speed-solving parlor tricks, I still prefrr to settle in at leisure to solve or create them. The comments and anecdotes I read make it all worth it.Howard Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00766792795622192271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30564507603799194512017-07-18T19:21:07.081-05:002017-07-18T19:21:07.081-05:00Well, I have waited long enough.
I really have gr...Well, I have waited long enough.<br /><br />I really have grown to love solving crossword puzzles. I have these Walter Mitty dreams that someday I'll be able to compete at a high level. Unfortunately, I can't read my own printing very well, and my typing leaves a lot to be desired. <br /><br />Hello Hungry Mother. "Everythinbg known today; easy one." LOL. At least it was easier to understand than some of those hieroglyphic posts that Anon - T writes ! Anyway, I have more than a few FIW's due to those kind of typos. Especially when I'm trying to hit the keys fast !<br /><br />It also doesn't help, as HeartRx used to describe, that I'm "A little slow on the uptake." <br /><br />Even with solving multiple puzzles a day, I'm still not at the point where I could finish in the top tier of any crossword solving tournament. Maybe with years of experience (and knowledge) that I don't yet have...<br /><br /><br />We have a celebrity in out midst today. In case you weren't aware, Howard is an ACPT Champion. In 2016, he knocked off reigning champion Dan Feyer. I realize we have some very fast solvers here. But can you imagine solving a Saturday level NY Times in 7:59, onstage, in front of most of the country's best solvers, to dethrone the champ ? Read one of the articles <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/crossword-puzzle-tournament-video-2016-4" rel="nofollow">here.</a><br /><br />Thanks for the puzzle today Howard, and belated congratulations on your ACPT victory ! <br />TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44540106061856303802017-07-18T18:43:32.584-05:002017-07-18T18:43:32.584-05:00Howdy!!
CAKE!! I love cake! Everybody likes CAKE...Howdy!!<br /><br />CAKE!! I love cake! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZpcwKEIRCI" rel="nofollow">Everybody likes CAKE!</a> Don't forget: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_HoMkkRHv8" rel="nofollow">Cake can Go the Distance</a> <br /> Well done, Howard! I enjoyed your Tuesday offering. <br /><br />@Misty - thinking of you today. And I'm glad your friends and family are reaching out to you.<br /><br />Not a lot to say today because I'm distracted by cake! Anything chocolate for me! DH gets German Chocolate cupcakes for his birthday. One of my favorites of all time is very easy and a sure-win crowd pleaser: <a href="http://lovintheoven.com/cinnamon-toast-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow">Cinnamon Toast Cupcakes</a> from the Cake Mix Doctor books. Seriously, they are just amazing. I also use that frosting on from-the-can cinnamon roles (because I'm lazy enough to buy those rolls but can't stoop to eating that frosting that comes in it.)<br /><br />Gonna go drink some water and try not to throw together that box of brownies in the cupboard that keeps screaming my name. My diet does not thank you, Howard ;)<br /><br />Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />t.tawnyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466346747643525821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21266268802866373552017-07-18T18:02:07.913-05:002017-07-18T18:02:07.913-05:00Thanks for a great CW today. I sing with a women&...Thanks for a great CW today. I sing with a women's group and John Musker's wife is a member. John is the one responsible for MOANA, so of course I got it immediately. I ran a "Charm School" for many years and I used to put a spot of Nina Ricci's L'air Du Temps of the wrist of teens to get them to soften their faces with a smile, eyes closed. <br />I got the theme easily today. I absolutely love cheesecake. Don't eat too much cake these days, though.<br /><br />Thanks to all responsible for todays crossword.<br /><br />Have a great day.<br />Trubritnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47447042176179550682017-07-18T17:02:13.192-05:002017-07-18T17:02:13.192-05:00Everythinbg known today; easy one.Everythinbg known today; easy one.Hungry Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465905817770134952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30834038166224043332017-07-18T16:08:58.776-05:002017-07-18T16:08:58.776-05:00I thought it was way back in '69,'70. 1982...I thought it was way back in '69,'70. 1982. That recentWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83287500667061119362017-07-18T16:05:01.339-05:002017-07-18T16:05:01.339-05:00Hmm, I'm feline like "pound cake" de...Hmm, I'm feline like "pound cake" <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/animals-pound_cake-pound-cake-dessert-pudding-dren689_low.jpg" rel="nofollow">deserves 2 links...</a><br /><br /><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/animals-birthday_cake-surprises-dog_catchers-dogs-dog_catcher-dren318_low.jpg" rel="nofollow">#3 cont...</a><br /><br />& finally, sponge cake. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wq62AcGdRrU/UiaK39u_MAI/AAAAAAAAAaM/17RruyJLbuM/s1600/Sponge+cake+prank+on+Phil.jpg" rel="nofollow">Sigh, I wonder why I keep getting rejected by M.I.T.?</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17217327756577854392017-07-18T16:00:34.064-05:002017-07-18T16:00:34.064-05:00This was the easiest puzzle I've done lately! ...This was the easiest puzzle I've done lately! Thank you, Howard B., for the fun! Thank you, Argyle, for the fun expo and links!<br /><br />Only hang-up was 28d: Let off, as steam= venT/EMIT. Perps finally led me to the light and it was done. A couple unknowns were filled by perps and caused no trouble.<br /><br />We have heat and humidity but no haze. Thank you, Willis Carrier, for inventing modern air conditioning!<br /><br />Bon voyage, Lucina! Have a great trip!<br /><br />Canadian Eh, congratulations on the new grandbaby!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70318854275960214972017-07-18T15:56:30.289-05:002017-07-18T15:56:30.289-05:00Thanks OwenKL, that was an interesting prank.
(I a...Thanks OwenKL, that was an interesting prank.<br />(I am sure the football people got ticked off about it...)<br />But Wilbur mentioned the prank of 69'<br />and I can't find it anywhere...<br /><br />But it get get me in the mood for some silliness,<br />hmm, can I find a silly link for each, and every cake?<br /><br /><a href="http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/2d/2da921b3d68c3b380e5923c389ba2644cff038d488a8098f41cc25a19eb026c6.jpg" rel="nofollow">hmm, this challenge is definitely a piece of something...</a><br /><br />#1 Cheesecake: <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/animals-trap-mousetrap-mouse_trap-mouse-cats-dre1770_low.jpg" rel="nofollow">No worries, got it covered...</a><br /><br />#2 Tea cake? What the heck is a tea cake anyway?<br />---<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8llwCjCFraU" rel="nofollow">Oh! So that's what it is!</a><br /><br />Cont...CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82503482122566411012017-07-18T15:24:12.949-05:002017-07-18T15:24:12.949-05:00Well, now I am hungry for some cake, Ol'Man Ke...Well, now I am hungry for some cake, Ol'Man Keith. You sure give them all a mouth-watering description!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62619847404505125792017-07-18T14:49:52.947-05:002017-07-18T14:49:52.947-05:00Ta-DA!
PIECE OF CAKE for sure, and we're not j...<i>Ta-</i><b>DA!</b><br />PIECE OF CAKE for sure, and we're not just Barkin' YAPS here! A well-wrought pzl with a moderate degree of chewiness. Thanks to its creator and commentator!<br /><br />The cakes covered by the theme are each delicious. They led me to think of the cakes I like that are missing, such as German Chocolate (<i>Mmmm...</i>) and that hard, chewy Christmas Fruit Cake that we always order from that Texas company that knows how to do it right! <br />But the cake that I haven't had in years and probably wish for the most is Upside Down Cake. (<i>Mmmm! That sweet, gooey topping/bottoming? - and the nuts and cherries and pineapple! Aaah...</i>) <br />Our Mom used to make it from scratch, and I just realized how sorely I miss it. <br /><br /> Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83164686905488730322017-07-18T14:43:44.860-05:002017-07-18T14:43:44.860-05:00MIT hack This is the one you want, CED!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq4rzxw_wYU" rel="nofollow">MIT hack</a> This is the one you want, CED!OwenKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709695380239557575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43640220646845835902017-07-18T14:37:09.598-05:002017-07-18T14:37:09.598-05:00Well, I thought this was a delightful speed run--i...Well, I thought this was a delightful speed run--it was!--but in the end I goofed on one letter--putting TINA instead of NINA and TBA INSTEAD OF NBA. Should have gotten both of them, and hate messing up a great Tuesday puzzle like this, but hey, it's only one letter--not that big a deal. I actually liked seeing all the names, like CHER and NADIA and the fictional ones. So, many thanks, Howard, and you too, Santa, as always!<br /><br />I watched "Grantchester" last night and was startled to see Sydney back with Amanda. How is that going to turn out? Wish there weren't so many tensions involving several of the main characters right now, all of whom I care about.<br /><br />Today is the second year since the day I lost my sweet husband Rowland. Friends have been sending kind notes, and it's lovely that they remember. My own feeling is one of intense gratitude for the lovely years we had together, even after his stroke when he was still able to read, and write short stories, and read the NY Times on his computer, and take walks with his walker and caregiver in the park. I'm so grateful he had those additional seven good years.<br /><br />Have a good day, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-91465475902113985862017-07-18T14:17:39.120-05:002017-07-18T14:17:39.120-05:00... on Broooooadway...... on Broooooadway...Howard Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00766792795622192271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23288966507631892772017-07-18T13:16:36.178-05:002017-07-18T13:16:36.178-05:00Neato puzzle. I liked it. Neato puzzle. I liked it. Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48461807151280041602017-07-18T13:05:05.556-05:002017-07-18T13:05:05.556-05:00Musings
-The fill and theme came easily
-HRE – Vo...Musings<br />-The fill and theme came easily <br />-HRE – Voltaire in 1761: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/4lzgo9/whats_behind_the_joke_the_holy_roman_empire_was/" rel="nofollow">“It is neither Holy, Roman nor an Empire”</a><br />-<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/02/18/oscars-academy-awards-gift-bags-swag-bags-public-relations/23624065/" rel="nofollow">Oscar SWAG bag contents</a><br />-I saw more kids hurt on SEESAWS growing up than any other device<br />-Where is it where, “One thin DIME won’t even shine your shoes”?<br />-Another teacher just got sentenced to jail here in Nebraska yesterday because she was “with” a boy not OF AGEHusker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86135573309900144652017-07-18T13:04:48.738-05:002017-07-18T13:04:48.738-05:00Hi everybody.
That was a fun Tuesday puzzle. Tha...Hi everybody. <br /><br />That was a fun Tuesday puzzle. Thanks Howard and Argyle.<br /><br />I've read several places including here about thr three H's of summer weather. What are they? I figured on Heat, Humidity and ?? I was thinking maybe the third H was Haze. <br /><br />I have mentioned how much I enjoyed Grantchester. My favorite episode was the one that included his relationship with the jazz singer Gloria. The one after that (Episode 5?) has his friend Georgie getting shot. Is that all of them?Bill Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495413609545426668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64867097576498911732017-07-18T12:48:46.931-05:002017-07-18T12:48:46.931-05:00Quick Tuesday outing today. Thanks for the fun Ho...Quick Tuesday outing today. Thanks for the fun Howard and Argyle.<br />WEES re names requiring perps.<br /><br />I put the final S in for the sea birds and waited for perps to show Ernes or Terns. What, we have GULLS today!<br />Like Lucina, I noted all the Spanish today but unlike Lucina I had to wait for perps for proper spellings. I know more French than Spanish.<br /><br />My Indian-born DIL says that CHAI TEA is redundant because Chai means tea and thus you are saying Tea tea! It probably should be called Masala tea for the spices used.<br /><br />Thanks to all who commented on my new granddaughter yesterday. MJ, I know what you mean about trying to get a photo. Recently, I had to photoshop to get 5 kids from age 5 down to 3 months all looking the same direction, and I can imagine the fun with 9!<br /><br />Beautiful weather here. 80 and sunny.<br />Enjoy your day.CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.com