tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post4968287739751991242..comments2024-03-29T08:35:40.450-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, Feb 29, 2008 Randall J. HartmanZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90561834381369278542008-06-18T21:15:00.000-05:002008-06-18T21:15:00.000-05:00Greetings. Interesting blog. I think Mr. Marmot i...Greetings. Interesting blog. I think Mr. Marmot is eating an Asian pear. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-3634423690728074542008-03-01T13:32:00.000-06:002008-03-01T13:32:00.000-06:00I think Orth for correction is more like orthodont...I think Orth for correction is more like orthodontia and orthotics than orthodox. Look forward to your comments every day(except Sunday, the Oregonian doesn't run the puzzle that day)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28379996232117058922008-03-01T08:48:00.000-06:002008-03-01T08:48:00.000-06:00Friday Feb 29 clue for 67A "Formal introduction" ...Friday Feb 29 clue for 67A "Formal introduction" I interpreted introduction to mean that the clue was a prefix for formal: semi-formal Another one would be annual introduction - semi-annual or automatic introduction - semi-automaticAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42973525971495062772008-03-01T05:44:00.000-06:002008-03-01T05:44:00.000-06:00Thanks for leaving a feedback here everyone. Littl...Thanks for leaving a feedback here everyone. <BR/><BR/>Little lj, are you going to the tournament today/tomorrow?<BR/><BR/>C. C.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89067546167264270532008-03-01T03:19:00.000-06:002008-03-01T03:19:00.000-06:00Auntie Mame actually originates from a rather amus...Auntie Mame actually originates from a rather amusing book that the film was based on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41818467092340353622008-02-29T20:40:00.000-06:002008-02-29T20:40:00.000-06:00Really glad to stumble on your blog -- while searc...Really glad to stumble on your blog -- while searching for "correction: pref" . I do the puzzle (in the Seattle Times) religiously. Our paper now carries the NYTimes puzzle too. Some days it is actually easier!<BR/>Appreciate all the comments.<BR/>And YES, prefer the themes!Diane Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014873484443262424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38196805128345332062008-02-29T20:09:00.000-06:002008-02-29T20:09:00.000-06:00WOW! Today's was a real toughie for me at least! I...WOW! Today's was a real toughie for me at least! I got hardly any gimmes - boo!<BR/><BR/>I was gonna post the difference between senoras and senoritas today, but i see someone already caught that one!<BR/><BR/>I had heard of mondrien, but couldn't for the life of me tell you his first name.. <BR/><BR/>And I agree about the (lack of) theme.. I much prefer when there is a theme, it makes the puzzle more fun and is an extra aid to solving sometimes.<BR/><BR/>Also I'm sorry C.C and MKat about the other day, i did read the reply to my comment, but I didn't realize there was a question directed at me in it! You are right about me being busy with study though.. this week has been stress-central!<BR/>Oh, and just to clarify.. I am a 'she'... the lj stands for Laura-Jane! <BR/><BR/>Happy Friday everyone!! xLittle Ljhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371573469972636027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27207866765117094372008-02-29T18:49:00.000-06:002008-02-29T18:49:00.000-06:00Osco drug stores have been attached to Jewel food ...Osco drug stores have been attached to Jewel food stores in the Chicago area for many years, they also have had stand alone stores in the lower Midwest too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49490854648310575722008-02-29T17:40:00.000-06:002008-02-29T17:40:00.000-06:00razzberry,You always give spot-on information, tha...razzberry,<BR/><BR/>You always give spot-on information, thank you for the link.<BR/><BR/>Huge Brown,<BR/><BR/>I've corrected my mistake.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous at 11:37am,<BR/><BR/>I googled some of Pet Mondrian's work, lots of grid-line paintings. That's way too abstract for me. <BR/><BR/>It's so rare to have a themeless Friday. I don't know, maybe someone will come up with a theme later tonight.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous at 1:24pm,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the explanation. Now I am perfectly clear about the single/plural form.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous at 1:33pm,<BR/><BR/>Think of dressing code, you have formal, semi-formal, informal. <BR/><BR/>Anonymous at 1:56pm,<BR/><BR/>Orange blogs LA Times. You can find her blog at my side bar.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous at 3:25pm,<BR/><BR/>I really like your information on Osco name origin. Very interesting.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming here today everyone.<BR/><BR/>C. C.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30264541376388045002008-02-29T15:25:00.000-06:002008-02-29T15:25:00.000-06:00An explanation of semi for formal introduction as ...An explanation of semi for formal introduction as asked by anonymous: semiformal dance as opposed to formal (a black tie affair). semiformal means dressy- not casual wear. Osco Drug is an Idaho name and opened along side the Albertson's Grocery stores. First named "Bosco" after J A Albertson's son and daughter: Bobbie and Scott. I don't remember when and why it was changed to Osco. If I recall correctly, it was later bought out by Skaggs, which no longer exists either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37433203233772731412008-02-29T13:56:00.000-06:002008-02-29T13:56:00.000-06:00Thought it was a little harder today! I try to do ...Thought it was a little harder today! I try to do 2 puzzles a day if time permits-does anyone no of a blog for the "L.A. Times Daily Crossword Puzzle"? Sure beats waiting until the next day. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49325464905617115122008-02-29T13:36:00.000-06:002008-02-29T13:36:00.000-06:00It wasn't too bad once you get 17, 25, 44 & 60 Acr...It wasn't too bad once you get 17, 25, 44 & 60 Across and 4 & 10 down the puuzzle fell into place. I had somdone on my own b4 consulting your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37747704417930626442008-02-29T13:33:00.000-06:002008-02-29T13:33:00.000-06:0062A: Car of mine?: TRAM. Why the question mark her...62A: Car of mine?: TRAM. Why the question mark here? <BR/><BR/>Mine is referring to a coal mine. Not mine as is in belonging to you.<BR/><BR/>maybe you can explain Semi meaning formal introduction? (67 A)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8705658498638966242008-02-29T13:24:00.000-06:002008-02-29T13:24:00.000-06:00When you are talking of the group as a whole it's ...When you are talking of the group as a whole it's Teamsters when you are talking of the president it's referred to as Teamster President Jimmy Hoffa. Or as the articla states he and Bobby Holmes asceneded to the teamster hierarchy.<BR/><BR/>The rest of the shift, they would sit around idle and unpaid, waiting to be called but unable to leave the premises. The men also endured a foreman from hell, "the kind of guy," Hoffa later said who causes unions. Called the "Little Bastard" by all the workers, he abused his powers, threatening and firing workers for no reason. Hoffa and his coworkers, including Bobby Holmes, who would also rise in the Teamster hierarchy with Hoffa, bided their time. The harsh reality that one third of American workers remained jobless made them cautious in their organizing efforts. <BR/><BR/>from:<BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_HoffaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13908640601972796072008-02-29T11:37:00.000-06:002008-02-29T11:37:00.000-06:00I knew Piet Mondrian right off the bat. Turn of th...I knew Piet Mondrian right off the bat. Turn of the century abstract artists. If you look up his work, you'll immediately recognize it even if you didn't know his name. <BR/><BR/>I was trying to figure out the theme, too. 17A, 25A & 44A are movies, so I thought it was a certain actor's films, but there's no "Roman Magistrate" out there. <BR/><BR/>Looks like our marmot buddy is eating a pear. <BR/><BR/>I've heard of Osco. Might be regional thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69172669987033821792008-02-29T11:00:00.000-06:002008-02-29T11:00:00.000-06:00You need an S -- HALFTIME REPORTS.OSCO, ORTH, NARD...You need an S -- HALFTIME REPORTS.<BR/><BR/>OSCO, ORTH, NARD, and COEF were hard.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous: yesterday it was "Mmes. of Madrid." Mmes is mesdames, mlle is mademoiselle. It's the difference between Mrs. and Miss in English.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11254108704975040122008-02-29T10:31:00.000-06:002008-02-29T10:31:00.000-06:00Did anyone have problems with (50D) "Mlle. from Ma...Did anyone have problems with (50D) "Mlle. from Madrid" being srta (senoritas) when just testerday the same clue was used for sras (senoras)??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70173794889585143912008-02-29T09:51:00.000-06:002008-02-29T09:51:00.000-06:00Pogs's sticks is another reference to an old comic...Pogs's sticks is another reference to an old comic strip character. Pogo Possum lives in the Okefenokee Swamp. Here is a link if you want more info:<BR/>http://www.pogopossum.com/<BR/><BR/>I've heard the phrase "They live out in the "sticks" used in my part of the country.Razzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778011180924205900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25362682939969946242008-02-29T09:15:00.000-06:002008-02-29T09:15:00.000-06:00mh,I have the same nagging feeling as you do. I su...mh,<BR/><BR/>I have the same nagging feeling as you do. I suspect there is a hidden theme/code. <BR/><BR/>C. C.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42965182006636600072008-02-29T09:11:00.000-06:002008-02-29T09:11:00.000-06:00couldn't get OSCO, ORTH, or COEF. I don't like th...couldn't get OSCO, ORTH, or COEF. I don't like the lack of a theme, but I keep thinking that there is a theme that we are not detecting.<BR/><BR/>"Car of mine?" has a question mark because it could be interpreted as "My car". I think.MHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348375549703359344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88852948204866897482008-02-29T09:04:00.000-06:002008-02-29T09:04:00.000-06:00Me too. I feel very lost without a theme. Did you ...Me too. I feel very lost without a theme. <BR/><BR/>Did you notice the amount of ee (8) in the puzzle? <BR/><BR/>ATEE/ALEE/REED/OGEE/REED/MEET<BR/>THEEND of the Line<BR/>OKEFENOKEE Swamp<BR/><BR/>Lots of single e (35) too<BR/><BR/>COEF/REHAB/IRENE/HELM/VET/STEADFAST<BR/>ERS/SHIRE/GERE/ELBA/RUED/TESTS<BR/>SEMI/HEFT/ANTE/BEHAVE/ELIA/LENS<BR/>VALUE/READS/NEHRE/DRIES/EDEN<BR/>EBEN/EDEN/WARE/YETI/EMBER<BR/>CAGE/AGES/PIET/ANSER/DEREK<BR/><BR/>That's a lot.<BR/><BR/>Mkat, I tried to find what makes you chuckle, but there is no 39A.<BR/><BR/>Razzberry, I will arrest EMBER later.<BR/><BR/>Dennis, you are my hero. You've saved me again and again. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>C. C.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8969012930275432722008-02-29T08:00:00.000-06:002008-02-29T08:00:00.000-06:00A brigand was a highwayman, or robber; "Stand and ...A brigand was a highwayman, or robber; "Stand and Deliver" meant to hand over your purse, wallet, etc. I think it originated with stagecoach robbers.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74575188243136603012008-02-29T07:35:00.000-06:002008-02-29T07:35:00.000-06:00Be sure to add EMBER to your frequent list! Two da...Be sure to add EMBER to your frequent list! Two days in a row! <BR/>12D yesterday<BR/>32D todayRazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778011180924205900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27047131384409400832008-02-29T07:15:00.000-06:002008-02-29T07:15:00.000-06:00I agree, today was very hard...I couldn't think of...I agree, today was very hard...I couldn't think of the drugstore either and just forget about Okefenokee Swamp! I actually was looking around for these when I came across this website! Now I'll have help when I need it! I don't start my day until this puzzle is done!<BR/>Happy Puzzling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87187605604364636602008-02-29T06:54:00.000-06:002008-02-29T06:54:00.000-06:00OSCO was definitely not one I would have thought o...OSCO was definitely not one I would have thought of. A little too off, I think, to be a clue in a crossword that, clearly, is done by folks all over the country.<BR/><BR/>39A and 62A gave me a little chuckle, though. <BR/><BR/>I don't know about the rest of you, but I much prefer puzzles with a theme . . . feels more cohesive.<BR/><BR/>Yay - it's Friday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com