tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post3813290128863259879..comments2024-03-28T17:59:18.951-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Thursday, April 4th 2019 Kevin SalatZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87712682483572010902019-04-05T01:17:21.286-05:002019-04-05T01:17:21.286-05:00Michael - glad to oblige :-) -T Michael - glad to oblige :-) -T Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46590679909121044682019-04-05T01:07:57.036-05:002019-04-05T01:07:57.036-05:00"Behold!: RFC 8565* (HTJP/1.0) the Hypertext ..."Behold!: RFC 8565* (HTJP/1.0) the Hypertext Jeopardy Protocol, published 4/1/19.<br /><br />Folks, this will change your Interwebs."<br /><br />And increase your intake of beer....Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270740184766230842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27822858143035139932019-04-05T00:57:21.756-05:002019-04-05T00:57:21.756-05:00Is there anybody out there...?
Ok, one last thing...Is there anybody out there...?<br /><br />Ok, one last thing - and this is for the nerds ONLY.<br /><br />We (nerds) all know the RFCs (Request for Comments) are the Foundations of the Internet [<b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Postel" rel="nofollow">Jon Postel</a></b> R.I.P.]<br /><br />Behold!: <b><a href="https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc8565" rel="nofollow">RFC 8565* (HTJP/1.0)</a></b> the Hypertext Jeopardy Protocol, published 4/1/19.<br /><br />Folks, this will change your Interwebs.<br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />*Abstract<br /><br /> The Hypertext Jeopardy Protocol (HTJP) inverts the request/response<br /> semantics of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). Using<br /> conventional HTTP, one connects to a server, asks a question, and<br /> expects a correct answer. Using HTJP, one connects to a server,<br /> sends an answer, and expects a correct question. This document<br /> specifies the semantics of HTJP.Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12411277215967853232019-04-04T23:18:36.123-05:002019-04-04T23:18:36.123-05:00Coda: Anyone play on Twitter? I use it mostly fo...Coda: Anyone play on Twitter? I use it mostly for CyberSec intel but I followed a few entertainers I like. One is George Takei [though I may un-follow; nothing but politics! (though some Tweets are funny)].<br /><br />So, I just Tweeted:<br />@GeorgeTakei<br />Do you like it better if a clue calls you out by name? <br />In today's LAT crossword:<br />32 down: Sci-fi navigator<br />fill: SULU<br /><br />Talk about a Gimme.<br />----<br />Over/Under re: he replies? I'm setting the bar at 1 in 100,000 - I only have 22 followers :-)<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43986951494575300322019-04-04T21:30:03.096-05:002019-04-04T21:30:03.096-05:00Hi All!
That was a fun puzzle with nary a hiccup ...Hi All!<br /><br />That was a fun puzzle with nary a hiccup (except sussing the theme - that took Steve). Thanks Kevin both for the freshly-clued puzzle and for dropping by The Corner.<br /><br />Fantastic expo Steve. Allow me to fill you in on NATE; he's Rob Corddry's brother and they and a bit on <b><a href="http://www.cc.com/video-clips/bsu52c/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-brother-vs--brother--war-on-terror" rel="nofollow">Stewart's The Daily Show</a></b>. [2:52].<br /><br />WO: Comed [sic*] (over) held me up @40d.<br />ESP: ORA<br /><b>Fav</b>: I really liked Caller ID? clue for IT'S ME. (Hi IM!)<br /><br />{A, A, B+...wait, it's all one story? A+}<br /><br />IM - Love to your sister (and you). Keep us posted.<br /><br />Cute DR OMK.<br /><br />TTP - I told 'trainer' at the start - I don't need to be buff, I just want to be mobile at 70 after years behind a computer.<br /><br />When commuting to D.C. from HOU, we'd land at BWI. Our driver would stop about 1/2 way at this restaurant... We always ordered the CRAB CAKES.<br /><br />Jinx - we have an office in Egypt, there is no ASAP there. Ask for something and you'll hear <i>Inshallah</i> [God willing]; God might will it a few weeks later.<br /><br />Hahtoolah - I guess if you're the King, everyone else must agree re: NOTES... <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bF38rT7et0" rel="nofollow">It's good to be the King</a></b>.<br /><br />Alex Trebek's 'stache - <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvUZijEuNDQ" rel="nofollow">I Lost on Jeopardy!</a></b>.<br />//Funny thing happened on the way to the Weird Al video... <b><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/WnW7KFMicAvfTj9QA" rel="nofollow">I got an ad for someone I've never heard of before today</a></b>.<br /><br />9-5? Nope, more like 24/7/365.2425 'cuz hackers gonna hack. At least I get 5 weeks vacation, 2.5 weeks sick, and 3 floating-days applied to any Religion's Holiday coinciding with my "I don't feel like it today" days.<br /> <br />Cheers, -T<br />*UNTIE! Indeed.<br />Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58583795289393445322019-04-04T20:40:50.477-05:002019-04-04T20:40:50.477-05:00It's a deal! I was only joshing about the wes...It's a deal! I was only joshing about the west coast earlier. I still get over there occasionally. Heck, this weekend I'll be on the west coast with some guests of mine enjoying the Chelsea Pier. Gotta do the touristy thing when friends come to town...Alex Trebek's mustachenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2902774367389079562019-04-04T20:37:05.721-05:002019-04-04T20:37:05.721-05:00Hi Y'all! Enjoyed this clever puzzle, Kevin, t...Hi Y'all! Enjoyed this clever puzzle, Kevin, thanks! Didn't get the theme until Steve 'splained. Thanks, Steve! Good one.<br /><br />WEES about Papillon, but Steve McQueen played the lead in "Papillon". LIU to be sure. One of my all-time favorite books/movies. Read the book in Reader's Digest Condensed Books when it came out and several more times. Also saw the movie several times. Forgot Dustin Hoffman was in it. Had heard of the puppy on Westminster shows, but when DOG perped in the puzzle, I just sat and stared at it. So not what I expected.<br /><br />Kevin, I don't remember Jeopardy contestants by name unless they win several times, so I LIU to see your face and remembered seeing you. You were up against two determined power players, but I liked you. Just getting chosen to play is a great feat! Bravo.<br /><br />My last job as bookkeeper, nobody told me what time to come so I just came in at 8 a.m. Wondered why everybody else was already there. Found out the two bosses had been raised on a farm & milked cows at 5 a.m. growing up. They still came in at 5a.m. although being past 65 they didn't do a lot. Boss said to me, "I always did my best bookkeeping around 7 a.m." I took that to mean I was to come in then. I'm not a morning person. I tried it one day and was so worthless all day, I just went back to 8 a.m. entry & no one said another word. They called me in after I'd been there a short time and said "We don't think you are worth $$ (the amount they were paying me)." I thought they were firing me. "We think you're worth $$" which was a substantial raise. I didn't argue with that.<br /><br />IM: prayers for your sister Anne! Hope she will have no residual effects.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570575955563406341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16841516531276875192019-04-04T20:14:41.628-05:002019-04-04T20:14:41.628-05:00AT's Mustache: Hey, I'm sure I'll sti...AT's Mustache: Hey, I'm sure I'll still enjoy watching the broadcast. I promise I won't forget the East Coast if you won't forget the West Coast. Bargain?Sandyanonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156440590675492735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33940899602708133702019-04-04T20:06:57.646-05:002019-04-04T20:06:57.646-05:00Alex Trebek's mustache, no problem. I'm st...Alex Trebek's mustache, no problem. I'm still looking forward to Jeopardy tonight. As much as you keep forgetting there is a west coast I keep forgetting there is an east coast. Heh :)<br /><br />LW and I are also going to be watching <i>Vera</i> tonight, another one of those ubiquitous British police investigation programmes. By the way, for those of you who enjoy the British programming, there is a show called <i>Unforgotten</i> that is excellent.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35238408755306734992019-04-04T19:48:59.575-05:002019-04-04T19:48:59.575-05:00Sorry Sandy. I keep forgetting there is a West Co...Sorry Sandy. I keep forgetting there is a West Coast. I just dont get over the George Washington much anymore. Luckily I only gave away 1 answer/question and was a fairly obvious one. As to the game, it will be obvious early in the game as to her inexperience and I didnt spoil any other facts of the competition. Hope you can still enjoy the broadcast. Again, I'm sorry.Alex Trebek's mustachenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30953072743659045002019-04-04T19:30:14.034-05:002019-04-04T19:30:14.034-05:00Alex Trebek's Mustache:
You have probably for...Alex Trebek's Mustache:<br /><br />You have probably forgotten that those of us on Pacific time haven't yet seen Jeopardy. Sandyanonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156440590675492735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47365780602148631702019-04-04T19:04:30.911-05:002019-04-04T19:04:30.911-05:00Speaking of Jeopardy!, I just witnessed the most o...Speaking of Jeopardy!, I just witnessed the most overmatched contestant I've seen in 30+ years of watching. <br /><br />The unfortunate participant just couldn't compete the speed or knowledge of the other two. I believe she only rang in twice getting just 1 answer correct. I believe she must've been flustered because she answered that Germany invaded England in 1939 instead of the obviously correct answer of Poland. <br /><br />Having successfully completed the online application process for Jeopardy! I am aware no one gets as far as she did without a very high aptitude. I was always fearful of getting to the stage and laying an egg such as she did tonight. I feel for her and hoped she still savored the experience. Alex Trebek's mustachenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41484327842974414312019-04-04T18:49:01.165-05:002019-04-04T18:49:01.165-05:00.
"Famously traded in the middle of the 200... . <br /><br />"Famously traded in the middle of the 2004 season by the Red Sox, largely because of his negative vibe in the clubhouse"<br /><br />J, you may have heard that. If so consider the source.<br /> Nomar did slip after 2003. Luchino did not want to pay him big money and had lo-balled a contract. He wanted to trade him and instituted a bash Nomar campaign. <br /><br />As a teammate he was aces. Tremendous competitor .<br />As for Kuchar, I do recall Garcia wanting Kuch to lose a hole. PGA would have had a bird. <br /><br />Now Lexi Thompson...<br /><br />WCWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32636419698318512792019-04-04T18:21:06.044-05:002019-04-04T18:21:06.044-05:00Many thanks, Dave--how nice to see that!Many thanks, Dave--how nice to see that!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59059077626458923592019-04-04T17:33:03.238-05:002019-04-04T17:33:03.238-05:00WC, Kuchar told the rules official that he would g...WC, Kuchar told the rules official that he would gladly give Sergio the putt retroactively, which would halve the hole. The rules official told Kooch that he couldn't do that. Sergio's point was that if Kooch really wanted the hole to be halved he could have conceded the hole. Hole halved.<br /><br />I think Sergio just didn't give Kooch time to concede the putt - he was running too hot. But it is common strategy in match play to concede 4 footers throughout the match, then not concede an important three footer. Not bad sportsmanship, just strategy. But that's not what happened here. Sergio could have easily made the putt had he gone through his normal routine.Jinx in Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353929046045386479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76441955526712214982019-04-04T17:29:02.421-05:002019-04-04T17:29:02.421-05:00IM:
I forgot to mention your sister's stroke a...IM:<br />I forgot to mention your sister's stroke and how sorry I am to hear of it. I'll remember her in my prayers. Thank you for mentioning her name; I like to specify the name when I pray.<br /><br />Nine to five? Not for teachers either. I usually left my house at 6:45 A.M. and returned sometime after 5 P.M. just in time to cook dinner. Sometimes I had school work after dinner or I was taking classes and had homework.<br /><br />OMK:<br />I like your attitude, "I guess I'm lucky to still have teeth to give me trouble." I'll remember that the next time I have to go visit my dentist. She is putting her three children through college so I'm sure she is glad I have teeth, too!<br /><br />Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66552610034875454462019-04-04T16:49:55.083-05:002019-04-04T16:49:55.083-05:00LATE to the Corner today. I had an early dentist ...LATE to the Corner today. I had an early dentist appointment, one that turned into a longer session than I'd expected.<br /><br />Ah, well. I guess I'm lucky to still have teeth to give me trouble.<br /><br /><i>Ta~ </i><b>DA!</b><br />Neat pzl today, not difficult once I found footholds. Good work, Mr. <b>Salat</b>! <br /><br />Sorry to read of your sister's stroke, <b>Irish Miss</b>. Sending my best wishes to you both. May she have a swift and full recovery!<br />~ <b>OMK<br />____________<br />DR: </b> 4 Diagonals today. One on the front end and a 3-way behind. <br />The mirror mainline gives us an anagram message from a knighthood aspirant, probably a squire who wishes to purchase a protective suit & needs to know from his master the address of his ...<br />"<b>SAME ARMORER</b>"!Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64268717212006738942019-04-04T16:32:51.631-05:002019-04-04T16:32:51.631-05:00Steve, maybe it was the two hour lunches. Actually... Steve, maybe it was the two hour lunches. Actually, 60 hours is considered the norm for"management" jobs. They call it "work ethic" more hours for less money<br /><br />When UTEP beat Kentucky in the the famous NCAA final(1965?) They were Texas El Paso<br /><br />I was naive enough to INK CALLS < JEER<br /><br />When's the last time you encountered a SODA JERK? There was a place in Northern NH in 1993<br /><br />EL NINO took a swipe at a missed putt but "Mr Nice Guy" Kuchar neglected to say the words "It's good". <br />Sergio was not happy*<br /><br />And the bartender says "The usual: Scotch rocks, Rye whiskey, Shirley Temple?"<br /><br />ELBA>Craig<br /><br /> "very little filler"? As in CRAB CAKES hold the crab? Btw, I agree with YR re. AESOP<br /><br />Ironically, I was at Tropicana Wednesday and sure enough started solving about the fifth inning. I put it down after filling DELTA - I did finish the J*"<br /><br />HG, you're a riot. Your LEN would have Anons screaming on a Saturday. Tiny's ok. He played for the C's. <br /><br />* Oops, Jinx beat me. Except, why would Kuchar forfeit the hole? Perhaps all is not Shangri La in the newlyweds CastleWilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70132299479379689362019-04-04T15:56:02.716-05:002019-04-04T15:56:02.716-05:00I wouldn't characterize any of those positions...I wouldn't characterize any of those positions as nine-to-five jobs in regard to the image that term normally brings to mind. None of them keep regular office hours in reality.Reghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015164393503058714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-51433820270683116872019-04-04T14:58:20.621-05:002019-04-04T14:58:20.621-05:00Misty at 11:56 AM, I couldn't find a video of ...<b>Misty</b> at 11:56 AM, I couldn't find a video of the Jeopardy show, but I did find this:<br /><br />Kevin Salat, a product marketing manager from Seattle, Washington <br /><br />Happy Pi Day! Here’s today’s Final Jeopardy (in the category State Capitals East of the Mississippi) for Thursday, March 14, 2019 (Season 35, Episode 134):<br /><br />The last 2 letters of this city’s name are the U.S. postal abbreviation for the state that it’s the capital of<br /><br />Correct response: What is Albany (NY)?<br /> <br />Kevin Salat | March 14, 2019 at 4:06 pm | Reply<br />Kevin from the game here – state capitals is a notably tough FJ category! http://thefinalwager.com/2015/12/22/state-capitals-wordplay/<br /><br />Agree that the clue comes down to how quickly you can run through the states. Sure enough, this clue looked very familiar to me because it’s close to the one that famously lost Austin Rogers the 2017 ToC (see here: http://www.j-archive.com/showgame.php?game_id=5835).<br /><br />Recalling that clue’s correct response of Montpelier meant my brain started out in the Northeast, so it luckily didn’t take me long to get Albany after that.<br /><br />ÐaveD4E4Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722279710961820843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54972281397291825712019-04-04T14:43:35.431-05:002019-04-04T14:43:35.431-05:00NIN TO FIVE job? Only government jobs and banks. T...NIN TO FIVE job? Only government jobs and banks. That's a 7 hour workday. Try 5:00am to 4:30pm for two years and I loved the overtime. Then 7:00 am to whenever I left, usually after 5:00pm. Then whenever I got there to whenever I left.<br /><br />Good morning/afternoon. I found this puzzle easier than the usual Thursday, especially the theme fills after a few perps were in place. Never heard of either Idris ELBA (ABLE WAS I ERE I SAW ELBA), Rita ORA, or NATE Corddry, but that's what the perps are for. And I thought a Papillon was butterfly, not a DOG. But after TOY was in place and JUDGE was filled I guess a huge metamorphosis took place. Just wonder what the larval stage looked like.<br /><br />Kevin- I'm sure it's a lot easier answering Jeopardy from your couch than having to ring the bell before the other two and then give the correct answer. BTW, who won that day?<br /><br />Big Easynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4857892996054306262019-04-04T14:17:14.851-05:002019-04-04T14:17:14.851-05:00Oops. I meant to say we ate CRABCAKES in Maine not...Oops. I meant to say we ate CRABCAKES in Maine not Vermont.<br /><br />Today, my step-granddaughter turns 16! It's a milestone for her and her parents as she is now eligible for a driving license! She's a thoughtful and scholarly girl so I don't worry about her doing anything wild.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52478633520182204632019-04-04T13:55:55.233-05:002019-04-04T13:55:55.233-05:00Real easy for a thursday. Wow.Real easy for a thursday. Wow.gmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020777662723495399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58952582768188933082019-04-04T13:43:04.992-05:002019-04-04T13:43:04.992-05:00OwenKL:
I don't praise you enough! Today's...OwenKL:<br />I don't praise you enough! Today's poems are wonderful.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-10400835562365475762019-04-04T13:42:25.332-05:002019-04-04T13:42:25.332-05:00Hola y Buenos dias!
TOYDOG, papillon, reminded me...Hola y Buenos dias!<br /><br />TOYDOG, papillon, reminded me of my sweet and affectionate pet, Menina, who was a pure bred papillon. Because she had an unacceptable spot on one ear I bought her for $50 instead of the usual several hundreds her perfect siblings commanded. She was my dear companion for 17 years. In the end she was deaf, had cataracts and I believe, was in pain so she went to dog heaven. I loved her so much. She and my daughter's big, black chow as well as her cat, Peaches were all good friends and romped around together. <br /><br />Idris ELBA has been a favorite since I saw him in Luther, a British drama that plays on PBS.<br /><br />I really liked this puzzle and finished it quite fast. Thank you, Kevin. I vaguely remember Kevin from Jeopardy! <br /><br />I last ate CRAB CAKES when my sisters and I were in Vermont a few years ago and so yesterday I bought some to eat on meatless Friday. <br /><br />Thank you, Steve, for your always delightful commentary.<br /><br />Have a magnificent day, everyone! <br />Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.com