tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5282396118102293513..comments2024-03-29T10:19:28.791-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 Ed SessaZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67722432415746199712015-04-16T11:18:21.548-05:002015-04-16T11:18:21.548-05:00Correction on Snaggletooth.
In most of his cartoo...Correction on Snaggletooth.<br /><br />In most of his cartoons his name was SnagglePuss, but there was a mention of Snaggletooth as a brother in an early one. <br /><br />His Wikipedia article is very good. <br />I named one of my dogs Augie for Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy cartoons.VirginiaSycamorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935919890548107772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-171059029472375212015-04-16T00:55:35.840-05:002015-04-16T00:55:35.840-05:00Finally finished some taxes and 1040X's that c...Finally finished some taxes and 1040X's that came under the Statute of Limitations ( normally 3 years after the initial date due for filing).<br /><br />TOP 1% of taxpayers pay 32% of the Federal income tax,<br />Top 5% pay 58%<br />Top 10 percent pay 78%<br /><br />Top 50 percent pay 109 % of the taxes. No, Really.<br /><br />Bottom 50% actually get 9% of the tax bill BACK as some sort of refunds or tax credits etc.<br /><br />But everybody complains - because it makes them feel important. Hey ! That's my F-15 you're flying !Common sense taxpreparernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-71006621034298684372015-04-15T23:13:36.290-05:002015-04-15T23:13:36.290-05:00I can see for MILES<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKGRijV8U3s" rel="nofollow">I can see for MILES</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75374014166317563792015-04-15T22:21:24.050-05:002015-04-15T22:21:24.050-05:00Here's another RANT on taxes. Same bit, but m...Here's another <a href="http://blog.taxguru.net/2012/11/19/mel-brooks-as-the-tax-expert/" rel="nofollow">RANT on taxes</a>. Same bit, but more polished and only 2:58. C, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86725886014901891972015-04-15T22:04:59.676-05:002015-04-15T22:04:59.676-05:00Irish Miss, wish I could help, but I never got min...Irish Miss, wish I could help, but I never got mine resolved. It is hit and miss when I am on my iPad. One of the reasons I don't post very often any more is that when I'm away, my iPad always questions if it is me. I don't have the patience. My verizon email was part of the problem and now I do have a g mail account, but I haven't changed it on this site.<br /><br />LOVED today's puzzle. What's not to like with words like insinuate, milk mustache and miles apart. I had to laugh when I saw that Hondo H also saw "Fatal Bert" like I did. So funny! <br />It was very slow going in the north east corner, but mostly a very smooth run. I did put SCUD for ICBM, but perps rectified it.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48911189790231172752015-04-15T22:04:58.779-05:002015-04-15T22:04:58.779-05:00CanadianEh! - Then maybe my accountant can figure ...CanadianEh! - Then maybe my accountant can figure out what to do w/ the peice of paper Canada sent me for working 1.5 days in Calgary before 4/30.<br /><br />Not to get political, but I don't mind taxes. Tax payers helped me & DW get our degrees and now we pour way more $$ back into the system. I need to FILE more <a href="http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3d8358ef8a/the-hollywood-palace-with-mel-brooks-carl-reiner-and-tim-conway" rel="nofollow">deductions (@18:34 - sorry couldn't find just the clip)</a>.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30295973044178076312015-04-15T21:57:03.077-05:002015-04-15T21:57:03.077-05:00Irish Miss,
well, if u r still signed in, i guess...Irish Miss,<br /><br />well, if u r still signed in, i guess it's fixed. But just in case...<br /><br />My earlier forum conversation thread was for if you accidentally selected NEVER REMEMBER PASSWORD like you would want for a bank account etc... & was more for Mac than Ipad.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl6l8CNHsyg" rel="nofollow">Here is a simple YouTube video that should be tried first.</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40947865064751125312015-04-15T21:47:57.095-05:002015-04-15T21:47:57.095-05:00To JazzBumpa,
I am pretty sure the thespian cat t...To JazzBumpa,<br /><br />I am pretty sure the thespian cat that said, “Hey, hey, hey” was SnaggleTooth in one of the Hanna Barbera shows. Although Yogi Bear said it sometimes also.<br /><br />For Dingaling, all I could think of was this Chuck Berry song "My Dingaling"; But the word I thought of didn’t fit the perps.VirginiaSycamorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935919890548107772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25161848275191244702015-04-15T21:47:55.290-05:002015-04-15T21:47:55.290-05:00CED - So far today, I have been still signed in. ...CED - So far today, I have been still signed in. Under Choose An Identity, it is showing Irish Miss (Google Account) which is what it's supposed to show. I use Safari, sometimes Dolphin and sometimes Chrome. I'm hoping the problem is going to self-correct as it did in the past. Thanks for your suggestions?Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35031822334363841832015-04-15T21:26:19.234-05:002015-04-15T21:26:19.234-05:00Rainman@5:11
Canadian income tax deadline is midni...Rainman@5:11<br />Canadian income tax deadline is midnight April 30 so we have a little longer. But mine is ready to go and I will help son with his tomorrow using TurboTax.<br /><br />Very few people are satisfied that their tax dollars are being spent wisely it seems!CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17537334753123777462015-04-15T21:07:10.185-05:002015-04-15T21:07:10.185-05:00Irish Miss,
Here is a forum conversation thread t...Irish Miss,<br /><br /><a href="https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6527938" rel="nofollow">Here is a forum conversation thread</a> that may help you. It is for the browser called Safari.<br /><br />What browser are you using?CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67913368693809669502015-04-15T21:02:07.397-05:002015-04-15T21:02:07.397-05:00@KayUUJay - You have a point there. When I get hom...@KayUUJay - You have a point there. When I get home on Friday I'll post a picture of said cabinet and you can give me suggestions:)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485564817818402947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50034081453220534922015-04-15T19:53:10.456-05:002015-04-15T19:53:10.456-05:00HI All!
I've never worked a Wed so fast even ...HI All!<br /><br />I've never worked a Wed so fast even with going off track a bit. I had to read 60a's clue 3x to convince myseft that 53a wasn't part of the theme (FILE, TAPE, storage!). Pail at 55d didn't help much either.<br /><br />Thanks for the fun Ed and keeping it going Steve and friends.<br /><br />Hand up - Hondo made me EYE 11d and think "how did I get that?"<br /><br />CED - I had the YouTube issue until I uninstalled the app.<br /><br />oc4 - Your BOSCO is DW's Jiffy Pop.<br /><br />Here's how you know you are playing a DITZ <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=abB2_Em3Ixo" rel="nofollow">STALEMATE in 10 moves</a>. Warning - kinda dry.<br /><br />Oh, favs: TSU xing SUE and BRA over MILK.<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16324267788877572662015-04-15T19:28:49.690-05:002015-04-15T19:28:49.690-05:00Irish miss.
I have been playing with my iPhone. ...Irish miss. <br /><br />I have been playing with my iPhone. And lost several posts already <br /><br />Below where you post. Does it say:<br /><br />Comment as:<br />Google acct<br /><br />If not. Hold your finger on it until you can change it to google acct. <br /><br />Note that once you sign in. You lose your post. But a box should pop up from your browser asking do you want to save this password for this site. Choose yes. CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62525913527701862482015-04-15T17:35:18.757-05:002015-04-15T17:35:18.757-05:00Rainman@5:29: I worked (and lived) at Mohonk in th...<b>Rainman</b>@5:29: I worked (and lived) at Mohonk in the '70s. Some of the best years of my life. I think I want my ashes scattered up there. Not that it matters, of course.The Canawlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52424701968635629992015-04-15T17:29:59.964-05:002015-04-15T17:29:59.964-05:00Canawler:
Thanks. Yes, that's still a ways to...Canawler:<br />Thanks. Yes, that's still a ways to Albany, too, and I didn't know it came THAT close.<br /><br />At least, I've been to the Mohonk Mountain House!! Anyone who has stayed there is a time traveler, in a say. <br /><br />Invite you to contact me directly. Talk more then.Rainmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511366260609189046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13469001490708816842015-04-15T17:17:33.426-05:002015-04-15T17:17:33.426-05:00Rainman@5:11: New Paltz is very close to me (I got...<b>Rainman</b>@5:11: New Paltz is <i>very</i> close to me (I got my BA from SUNY New Paltz) but it's not at all close to the Erie Canal.The Canawlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75238582337308535402015-04-15T17:11:16.222-05:002015-04-15T17:11:16.222-05:00Yes, Happy Tax Day.
Thanks Steve, I didn't ...Yes, Happy Tax Day. <br /><br />Thanks Steve, I didn't know April 21 was our tax free day, or whatever it's called. I think we have it pretty good here, compared to many other countries. But we don't get as much in return.<br /><br />Was hoping Canadian Eh or one of our friends would refresh my memory as to what the date is up in Canada now... I'm guessing June first.<br /><br />Who else thinks Canada gets more return for their tax buck than we? <br /><br />Nice puzzle, Ed. Thanks. Smooth, nice solve. I got the theme early and it helped a bit.<br /><br />Enjoyed all your Erie Canal comments, links and posts. Closest I've been is Niagara Falls and New Paltz... gotta see it someday, just to say I saw it.Rainmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511366260609189046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-79901837771181873722015-04-15T17:09:10.090-05:002015-04-15T17:09:10.090-05:00Had a taxing day here. Not related to the IRS, jus...Had a taxing day here. Not related to the IRS, just have been swamped. But count me among those that consider it a bargain for the benefits received.<br /><br />Fun puzzle. The theme was not that special, but the fill was. It's got a good beat and you can dance to it.<br /><br />D-O, you're pronouncing it all wrong. It's "Boo-BLAY". :-)Avg Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301873113962640644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13194260401077919312015-04-15T17:06:07.393-05:002015-04-15T17:06:07.393-05:00Greetings!
Puzzle went rather quickly! Thanks Ed ...Greetings!<br /><br />Puzzle went rather quickly! Thanks Ed and Steve! No problems. Do hate being reminded of Cosby, though.<br /><br />Missed my swim as girlfriend still hasn't been able to print out her and hubby's tax forms using Turbo Tax on their printer. <br /><br />Our local P. O. opens at 10 AM, BTW. This seems very strange. Is this true everywhere?<br /><br />fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65001285721817563552015-04-15T16:38:06.500-05:002015-04-15T16:38:06.500-05:00Oops. Should have been JayceOops. Should have been <b>Jayce</b>The Canawlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76290619074121712262015-04-15T16:36:57.006-05:002015-04-15T16:36:57.006-05:00Jacye@4:20: I was unfamiliar with that song. Here ...<b>Jacye</b>@4:20: I was unfamiliar with that song. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2xTIvxyJIg" rel="nofollow">Here</a> it is, sung by The Weavers. And <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxKy1_c6DeM" rel="nofollow">here</a>'s the much more familiar Erie Canal song, sung by the late Pete Seeger (one of the members of The Weavers). And <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koj5yGigFNU" rel="nofollow">here</a> it is by . . . wait for it . . . Bruce Springsteen.The Canawlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43562946084721385362015-04-15T16:33:31.898-05:002015-04-15T16:33:31.898-05:00Good Afternoon Steve and friends. I am really late...Good Afternoon Steve and friends. I am really late to the party today. Fun puzzle. I wondered at first what a MILK MUSTACHE and a MASTER FILE could have in common.<br /><br />Did no one else think of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyEFiaUQYGE" rel="nofollow">George Costanza</a> when BOSCO was revealed? My only reference to Bosco was that Seinfeld episode.<br /><br />Laughed at the FATAL BERT! I had FAT for the longest time, before somewhere in the recesses of my mind i remembered that was a Bill Cosby character. Creepy!<br /><br />QOD: The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation. ~ Corrie Ten Boom (Apr. 15, 1892 ~ Apr. 15, 1983)Hahtoolahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439791473590708547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29919406731263671912015-04-15T16:21:31.037-05:002015-04-15T16:21:31.037-05:00PK, so I guess that might make him doubly sexy -- ...PK, so I guess that might make him doubly sexy -- Boob - Lay. I listened to the clip that Inanehiker posted. It's OK, but not style. Not enough twang, I guess. desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-61779925262037163962015-04-15T16:20:56.211-05:002015-04-15T16:20:56.211-05:00O the Ear-eye-ee was a-risin'
And the gin was ...<i>O the Ear-eye-ee was a-risin'<br />And the gin was a-gettin' low.<br />And I scarcely think we'll get a drink<br />Till we get to Buff-a-lo-wo-o<br />Till we get to Buffalo.</i>Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.com