tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post3358159812864856922..comments2024-03-29T06:22:32.405-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Robyn WeintraubZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66575773145099086552015-05-28T02:31:30.631-05:002015-05-28T02:31:30.631-05:00Claudia,
I emailed Collin Ticer (Mensa IT guy) la...Claudia,<br /><br />I emailed Collin Ticer (Mensa IT guy) last year when this happened, but I'm not sure if he's still the contact person. <br /><br />I contacted him again yesterday morning. No reply. I wrote to the Mensa general office again this morning.<br /><br />Will let you know as soon as I hear from them.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77107483081338722732015-05-27T23:13:29.382-05:002015-05-27T23:13:29.382-05:00Nothing to do w/ the puzzle, but I learned somethi...Nothing to do w/ the puzzle, but I learned something new today I that though my fellow Cornerite nerds would enjoy. <br /><br />At lunch a few of us were talking about personal-safety in our industry. Someone mentioned Halon as a joke; I mentioned how FM200 replaced that. Another guy piped in that he just finished a data room using <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novec_1230" rel="nofollow">Novec 1230 from 3M</a> for fire suppression. The structure of the molecule is interesting.<br /><br />The other <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3T1c7GkzRQQ" rel="nofollow">ROXANNE</a> from the Police.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57694088439484858872015-05-27T21:04:57.107-05:002015-05-27T21:04:57.107-05:00Thank you Mike:
I will give it a try! Wish things...Thank you Mike:<br /><br />I will give it a try! Wish things could still be simple like they used to be.<br /><br />ClaudiaLACrosswordAddictnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10472093288306106852015-05-27T19:26:34.509-05:002015-05-27T19:26:34.509-05:00Madam D. I agree. I am never completely "out&...<br />Madam D. I agree. I am never completely "out" either, just relaxed. I like being able to see what's going on and ask questions. Not sure why there seem to be different approaches. <br />SwampCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893584705424353444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84395120560152957732015-05-27T19:25:46.177-05:002015-05-27T19:25:46.177-05:00for LACrosswordAddict Claudia at 1736:
You can get...for LACrosswordAddict Claudia at 1736:<br />You can get the daily puzzle starting the previous evening, apparently in the same format as MENSA, at <br />http://webcrosswords.com/la-times-crossword/ <br />(the dash is in the URL).<br /><br />If you miss one go to:<br />http://games.latimes.com/games/daily-crossword/<br />You can choose the day you want, from the previous day to about a month back.<br /><br />They also have Merle Reagle's Sunday puzzles at:<br />http://games.latimes.com/gamedetails/sunday-crossword/<br /><br />At both sites you have to wait through a short commercial before the puzzle loads.<br />Good luck.<br /><br />Mike Sherlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420362294423320273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65598780798260933602015-05-27T18:49:34.637-05:002015-05-27T18:49:34.637-05:00Ummmm,
I have a solution to the C-oscopy issue. ...Ummmm,<br /><br />I have a solution to the C-oscopy issue. I am never out. I have some drug: it relaxes me but doesn't put me out. I watch the TV screen. I always tell my Doc I'm easily entertained. During the procedure, I am able to ask questions. He tells me what he's doing. I have a history via my Dad, so my first two were not so nice. As of the last two, I am doing great. I highly recommend colonoscopies. It's an easy way to avoid a very serious diagnosis.<br /><br />Sorry, for TMI, but I think it's for the better. ;)Madame Defargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003303114163633197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18058789760902270282015-05-27T18:37:06.289-05:002015-05-27T18:37:06.289-05:00Hi All!
IMHO this was a fun Wed. Thanks Robyn fo...Hi All!<br /><br />IMHO this was a fun Wed. Thanks Robyn for a fun puzzle and JzB for an interlude-laden write-up. I do like Billy Idol's version, but the original is good too.<br /><br />Beach Bum- I needed the theme & circles to fix eaglereye (hand up for door) and GIRL from KISS THE GulL (?) - I thought 10d was gonna be UVlight. Also had tDS @56a b/f ADS. So an inky mess; more coffee needed to be BRIGHT EYED I suppose but I sussed it out.<br /><br />Theme hit w/ only MARCOS & IZOD (IZOD posts earlier this week helped me not go w/ Nike 1st - thanks puzzle pals!) in place.<br /><br />At 7d I almost had MSG before the V8 hit.<br /><br />Fav: Homer's DOH! and ODYSSEY in the same puzzle.<br /><br />I'm TRYing to recall if .EDU or a UUCP bangpath was my 1st email addr (Sparc & VAX respectively). Anyone have a bangpath addr? (go ahead, show your age :-))<br /><br />DW & I would snuggle & watch Rob & Laura on Nick@Nite in college. Thanks for the links CED.<br /><br />HG - re: doped do & don't recall.... I'll let Tin address that :-)<br /><br />Toodles, CIAO, SEE YA, Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23605689114723644502015-05-27T17:48:43.083-05:002015-05-27T17:48:43.083-05:00I would have loved seeing this puzzle run on Augus...I would have loved seeing this puzzle run on August 8, but I guess that would have been crazy. A very nice midweek puzzleLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90888416470358927332015-05-27T17:36:08.874-05:002015-05-27T17:36:08.874-05:00Hello all:
Hoping someone will be able to help me...Hello all:<br /><br />Hoping someone will be able to help me. My Mensa link stopped offering the LA Times puzzles after Saturday, 5/23. I do not know why. I have been using the same link I always have for years / http://www.us.mensa.org/AML/?LinkServID=9C6D60CE-E081-4C23-C43F546F9F20DE10.<br /><br />Although I have been away from the blog for quite awhile now, I have remained faithful to the puzzles and have never missed one except on Sundays. Don't know what I will do without them. Was able to do today's puzzle by going on www.freedailycrossword.com, but I don't like it because I cannot get the others if I happen to miss one. <br /><br />Please, somebody, tell me what to do. Has something changed of which I am unaware? Evidently so.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />ClaudiaLACrosswordAddictnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47973932793692509952015-05-27T17:08:45.633-05:002015-05-27T17:08:45.633-05:00PS. Saw MRS Dash in a previous puzzle somewhere. W...PS. Saw MRS Dash in a previous puzzle somewhere. Was a gimme as I use lots of the stuff.fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16083150887157179172015-05-27T17:07:26.534-05:002015-05-27T17:07:26.534-05:00Greetings!
Thanks, Robyn and Jazz. No circles but...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks, Robyn and Jazz. No circles but ease enough. <br /><br />GET married first. MONY all perps. (I'll skip the url.)<br /><br />No problems in the end.<br /><br />Cheers!fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58705163711890931182015-05-27T16:19:18.368-05:002015-05-27T16:19:18.368-05:00Bill G. I am glad you enjoyed the rabbit cartoon.
...Bill G. I am glad you enjoyed the rabbit cartoon.<br />(but I don't want to be redundant...)<br />I will keep trying to do better...<br /><br />But before I do...<br /><br />I got sucked into my own link,<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR3a4knC8No" rel="nofollow">Dick Van Dyke Show Bloopers</a> are better than todays bloopers. Just watch the 1st 5 minutes, (the whole thing is 27 minutes) but at 5:20, Rob is saying his own lines, but in the personality of his wife Laura. (They were amazing actors.) It's just hilarious...CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18589486011871948172015-05-27T14:45:58.731-05:002015-05-27T14:45:58.731-05:00Delightful Wednesday puzzle--many thanks, Robyn. A...Delightful Wednesday puzzle--many thanks, Robyn. And Jazz, your photos and expo were wonderful this morning. I add my thanks to what everyone has been saying. <br /><br />Thanks too for the strolls down memory lane, especially to the wonderful Dick Van Dyke show. Jerome, your ODYSSEY joke cracked me up. Since I just finished teaching Joyce's "Ulysses," I've been thinking about the ODYSSEY all spring. <br /><br />Got MARCOS only because I remembered Imelda's shoes.<br /><br />Have a great day, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37979634148886378272015-05-27T14:30:04.510-05:002015-05-27T14:30:04.510-05:00Gary -
I'm only rooting for the Yankees becau...Gary -<br /><br />I'm only rooting for the Yankees because the Royas are higher in the standings than the strangely non-offensive Tigers.<br /><br />Last year i thought the Royals were a bunch of lovable overachievers. This year, after their repeated brawls, I don't like them very much. Moustakas hit around 260 in his rookie year. Every year since - until now, his B. A. has dropped. I keep waiting for his bubble to burst.<br /><br />When I had the 'oscopy a few years back, there was an anesthetic malfunction, and I was awake through the whole procedure, then fell asleep when it was done. Watched the whole thing on TV. Doc said - "Well, now you know you can do it."<br /><br />It's really no big deal. Previous day is awful, thought.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44903710285464017632015-05-27T14:11:17.075-05:002015-05-27T14:11:17.075-05:00CED, as I said last night, that rabbit cartoon is ...CED, as I said last night, that rabbit cartoon is now a favorite of mine. And, that Steve Martin scene you linked from Roxanne has always been a favorite too. He is funny and really likable. His movie Parenthood is wonderful too but it's more serious and thoughtful. Really good stuff.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36107060553564799752015-05-27T14:10:12.773-05:002015-05-27T14:10:12.773-05:00"Which one of you is Don?"
"I'M..."Which one of you is Don?"<br />"I'M HO"<br /><br />Women's lib slogan- RESIST, SISTER!<br /><br />"You said Homer is strange. Just how ODYSSEY?<br />"Hard to say. When I try to put it in words it sounds like Greek to me."Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20403383290201885512015-05-27T13:12:07.599-05:002015-05-27T13:12:07.599-05:00OK, 1st things 1st, (& no, I aint talking abou...OK, 1st things 1st, (& no, I aint talking about Colonoscopies...) <br /><br />One of many memorable scenes from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJsiUmEaiLY" rel="nofollow">The Dick Van Dyke Show.</a> (HG, can you explain what led up to this scene?)<br /><br />Here is a link for the YouTube challenged: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dick+van+dyke+show+best+scene" rel="nofollow"> Dick Van Dyke Show best scenes.</a> (Enjoy!)<br /><br />Some one mentioned never hearing of Mrs. Dash. I went to look it up, <a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/70/8d/5c/708d5c25daaf43e33f2d5a8c8dca0129.jpg" rel="nofollow">but did not get past this pic....</a><br /><br />Mony Mony additional lyrics: <a href="http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com/where-did-the-special-lyrics-in-billy-idols-version-of-mony-mony-come-from/" rel="nofollow">Rated XXX</a>. At the bottom of the link is a radio interview with Bill idol about where this came from. But the whole MEME phenomenom explanation is fascinating.<br /><br />Note: According to Wiki, as per Tommy James, the song could have been called Hotel Taft! <br /><br />Per Wiki:<br /><br />"True story: I had the track done before I had a title. I wanted something catchy like "Sloopy" or "Bony Maroney," but everything sounded so stupid. So Ritchie Cordell and I were writing it in New York City, and we were about to throw in the towel when I went out onto the terrace, looked up and saw the Mutual of New York building (which has its initials illuminated in red at its top). I said, "That's gotta be it! Ritchie, come here, you've gotta see this!" It's almost as if God Himself had said, "Here's the title." I've always thought that if I had looked the other way, it might have been called "Hotel Taft"."<br /><br />& Finally, if you have not seen Roxanne, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWNLhptltBg" rel="nofollow">just get past the big nose & enjoy it...</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-31296822134377408752015-05-27T12:47:14.179-05:002015-05-27T12:47:14.179-05:00Fun puzzle. Neat write-up Jazz.
HG, I just had ...Fun puzzle. Neat write-up Jazz. <br /><br />HG, I just had a colonoscopy Thursday. I have no family in my area so asked a friend to drive me to/from hospital. I asked the surgeon at a pre-scope appointment if he would write down everything he tells me after the procedure. I woke up, started preparing to leave, asked about doctor and nurse said he'd already been in and talked to me. I have no memory of it, however, he did write everything down for me so I do know I don't have to return for 5 years. <br /><br />MontanaMontanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291743761732429768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84702286449579188142015-05-27T12:24:24.069-05:002015-05-27T12:24:24.069-05:00HG @ 12:05 - I had a strange experience after cata...HG @ 12:05 - I had a strange experience after cataract surgery. Everything went smoothly, we left the surgical center, went to lunch, did some grocery shopping, spent the day and evening in the usual way, went to bed and when I got up the next morning, I had no memory of anything post-op. I was later told that one of the sedating meds can have this effect and I think they gave me a little bit too much!Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43632390341300397782015-05-27T12:16:57.811-05:002015-05-27T12:16:57.811-05:00A foolish ending. I was actually happy that I end...A foolish ending. I was actually happy that I ended with IN A MAZE for 37D. I checked and double checked my responses in the SW corner and was convinced I had everything right. That left REMIALS for 49A. <br />Why was I happy? I most enjoy Xwds when I think I have a word I don't immediately understand - because then I will learn something when I come here to read the explanation. I'm not the only one, am I? <br />REMIALS - what a beauty for "Tries to reach again, old-style"!<br />But then - <b><i>Psssst</i></b> deflation. Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75131797031570325072015-05-27T12:05:30.241-05:002015-05-27T12:05:30.241-05:00-IN A DAZE Question – Last week I had an intimate ...-IN A DAZE Question – Last week I had an intimate procedure that ends in OSCOPY to explore my nether regions. I of course donned the obligatory gown, laid down and was rolled into the room where I was administered the anesthetic.<br />I have no memory from that moment on until an hour later when Joann was asking me what I wanted at Village Inn. Somehow I got my clothes back on (or a nurse dressed me), walked to the debriefing room (no pun intended), was in the room while the doctor said what he saw, walked to the car and then into the restaurant. Could I have done all this in a dazed (twilight sleep) state or did someone have to help me and I can’t recall. Any thoughts?Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47445881059803975702015-05-27T12:00:03.933-05:002015-05-27T12:00:03.933-05:00Owen: Without a dout, hands down; u-click. When th...Owen: Without a dout, hands down; u-click. When the Chicago Tribune switched formats a few years ago, that's when I found the MENSA site. <br />I am extremely comfortable with any type of Computer(s), different OS's, languages, etc. But the u-click is by far the easiest to use.JJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160962871151825507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87879604176985866292015-05-27T11:57:13.006-05:002015-05-27T11:57:13.006-05:00A nice Wednesday concoction with just enough spice...A nice Wednesday concoction with just enough spice.<br /><br />Musings<br />-I much prefer the straight forward Crazy Eights over “tricked up” UNO<br />-Our three old VCR’s make nice paperweights<br />-<a href="http://www.ponzisscheme.com/index_files/bookcover.jpg" rel="nofollow">ARE you in, or are you out?”</a>, he asked.<br />-<a href="http://www.travelportland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/AA_Parks_RoseGarden_TravelPortland.jpg" rel="nofollow">This rose garden in Portland, OR</a> is the most fabulous one I have ever seen<br />-Many schools quit playing <i>MONY, MONY</i> at dances because of an obscene chant that became associated with it. Google at your own peril, I ain’t linkin’ it.<br />-Pete Carroll hopes people will remember the ADS in the last Super Bowl and not his <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/2/5/7984783/pete-carroll-seattle-seahawks-play-call-super-bowl-49" rel="nofollow">boneheaded play call</a><br />-Our UV INDEX has been near zero for many days<br />-NEXT year never came <a href="http://zap2it.tmsimg.com/assets/p312247_b_h3_aa.jpg" rel="nofollow">for this great player</a> or his team<br />-If you find a lost key at Disney World, you’d have to try 30,469 SLOTS to see if you can find the room door it opens<br />-I was going to compliment your write-up Jazz until you said you were rooting for the NY Goliaths against my KC Davids! ;-) Oh well, you did do a nice job!!<br />Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70707671062618638602015-05-27T11:12:53.964-05:002015-05-27T11:12:53.964-05:0036A: I worked in the computer industry for 40 year...36A: I worked in the computer industry for 40 years and all the Brits I associated with (and there were many) used the term "Toodles" which is short for "toodle-oo" which was derived from the French "à tout à l'heure" meaning "see you later".<br /><br />So much for French 101. Magilla Go-Rillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18113605035807477547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50399924528390712452015-05-27T11:12:05.203-05:002015-05-27T11:12:05.203-05:00Very nice puzzle, Robyn, and lots of fun. Figured...Very nice puzzle, Robyn, and lots of fun. Figured out the reveal before I got to it. Thanks for the ride!<br /><br />JzB, I agree with all that your write-up was over and above. Thanks for the great job you do!<br /><br />C6D6 Pegnoreply@blogger.com