tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5789770338971791853..comments2024-03-28T17:27:17.822-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday, February 20, 2017 Mark McClainZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-92019676416679401752017-02-20T23:15:03.883-06:002017-02-20T23:15:03.883-06:00Respect for the office - LOL OMK!
IM - Yep stream...Respect for the office - LOL OMK!<br /><br />IM - Yep streaming is the only real reason to hook your Smart TV up to a network. Some TVs have shopping apps if you're into that. If you already have an Apple TV box, use that instead (I do). <a href="http://kdvr.com/2015/11/12/cyber-security-expert-warns-smart-tvs-could-be-targets-of-hackers/" rel="nofollow">An easy to digest expo on Smart TV security</a>. One thing to note is, because these are consumer-grade, don't expect the manufacture to provide updates after a year or two. Also note sometimes bugs stay in software for years b/f they found and exploited.<br /><br />"Buy why would they hack my TV?", you may ask. They can use it as part of a Botnet they sell time on. <a href="https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/10/hacked-cameras-dvrs-powered-todays-massive-internet-outage/" rel="nofollow">Here's one happened a few months back</a>. TTP - yup, web-cams were part of it too.<br /><br />Well, we're into the ELEVENTH HOUR here and no one said 8d reminded them of -T's jokes... That's FORTUNate :-)<br /><br />Have a good night all. Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-59288880477004456822017-02-20T19:49:34.856-06:002017-02-20T19:49:34.856-06:00I just finished doing the Sunday NYT crossword. A ...I just finished doing the Sunday NYT crossword. A good puzzle to be sure but it felt different from a similar LAT puzzle. Since we have lots of experts here, I'm curious how you might describe the differences in cluing? Themes? Other attributes?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-66137635008041730832017-02-20T19:21:57.802-06:002017-02-20T19:21:57.802-06:00Thank you all for the birthday wishes.
Lemon, the...Thank you all for the birthday wishes.<br /><br />Lemon, the sweater would need a couple more X's.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-86533056551833482242017-02-20T18:40:35.903-06:002017-02-20T18:40:35.903-06:00Scott, my virtual birthday present to the hardest ...Scott, my virtual birthday present to the hardest working man in the puzzle biz and the most reliable. <a href="http://www.dresslily.com/long-sleeve-3d-father-christmas-and-snowflake-print-t-shirt-product1835602.html" rel="nofollow"> GIFT </a>.<br /><br />Mark is really doing well as a regular on our rota. Thank you both.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37013666795351179492017-02-20T18:32:05.495-06:002017-02-20T18:32:05.495-06:00GBS, no. William Conrad, yes. Howard Taft, someti...GBS, no. William Conrad, yes. Howard Taft, sometimes.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25444858782557873882017-02-20T18:19:34.699-06:002017-02-20T18:19:34.699-06:00I'm back. Glad you're feeling better Bunny...I'm back. Glad you're feeling better Bunny. <br />I should have looked up Haiku. It's 5/7/5 on the syllables. I guess what I wrote was a Wilbur. <br />So, after knocking off Monday at the diner near the CC Dental clinic I started Sunday. And yes, finished to the tune of distals and buckels. <br />I found it a tough Sunday. I'm going back to the Sunday posts now.<br /><br />Argyle, I finally know why they call you Santa. Anyone call you GBS?<br /><br />Mark, perfect Sunday xword. I thought the Strip was Sunset and UCLA the school. <br /><br />WC<br /><br />Ps. I liked your 'Lick C-Moe<br /><br />Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72605241019433356022017-02-20T18:18:57.016-06:002017-02-20T18:18:57.016-06:00Thank you, Santa, and thanks for the offer. But in...Thank you, Santa, and thanks for the offer. But instead of the lap, I'll look forward to sending you a wish list at Christmas!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8521073993263118982017-02-20T17:51:05.776-06:002017-02-20T17:51:05.776-06:00Whoops! Nearly forgot it is Presidents' Day. ...Whoops! Nearly forgot it is Presidents' Day. Happiness to anyone celebrating it! <br /><br />BTW, how DO we celebrate it? <br /><br />I can't get it straight, as to whether it is dedicated to Washington and Lincoln, the two giants who used to enjoy their own February dates (12th and 22nd) or just fudged to include ALL, great and small, who've occupied the office. On the one hand, I get why we can't expect to make federal holidays of Fillmore Day or Coolidge Day; but on the other, doesn't it diminish the nation's respect, just a bit, to lump Jefferson and FDR in with such a mixed lot?<br />I know, the usual answer is "respect for the office," but I confess I don't get much inspiration from the Oval's floors, walls, and furniture (even the Resolute desk).Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77625735049631162742017-02-20T17:34:20.368-06:002017-02-20T17:34:20.368-06:00Thank you and happy B'day, Argyle.
(He'...Thank you and happy B'day, Argyle. <br /><br />(He's a beagle, true-bred!)<br /><br />I've been praising Monday pzls of late, glad to see them toughening up. This one by Mr. McClain joins the stout & stalwart ranks. Not TOO tough, mind you, but chewy enough to make me think twice about parts of the throat and bicycle and cause some messy write-overs. Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43226723194562685282017-02-20T16:55:03.613-06:002017-02-20T16:55:03.613-06:00I went back to CBSNews.com and found this headline...I went back to CBSNews.com and found this headline on an article about Daylight Saving Time that I read a couple of days back. What were they thinking (or not thinking)? No wonder I got easily confused.<br /><br /> Daylight Saving Time Is Here, Don't Forget To Set Your Clocks BackBill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90585588526429928362017-02-20T16:16:02.140-06:002017-02-20T16:16:02.140-06:00Anoymous T @ 2:11 - Other than streaming, what are...Anoymous T @ 2:11 - Other than streaming, what are the advantages, if any, of being connected to the Internet through the TV?<br /><br />Welcome back, inanehiker.Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9699175389175996092017-02-20T15:44:16.252-06:002017-02-20T15:44:16.252-06:00Certainly you may call me Santa, Misty (and sit on...Certainly you may call me Santa, Misty (and sit on my lap, too).Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-556850459561027152017-02-20T15:31:48.878-06:002017-02-20T15:31:48.878-06:00WiFi connected security cameras too, right Anonymo...WiFi connected security cameras too, right Anonymous T ? There was a short news story the other day. Bad actors are using them to spy on the homeowners and businesses that installed them. Just like routers, they get installed and users don't change the default settings. Very basic security on most of the internet connected appliances anyway, as manufacturers rush to market with the features, but skimp on the security. What's that old Latin saying for consumer, be wary of your internet connected devices ? Caveat, internetto protectum ?<br /><br />Well, the teenager's father and the other neighbor whose mailbox was vandalized faced off a couple of hours ago. Didn't need to be an expert in body language to figure out how that discussion went. They won't be exchanging greeting cards.<br /> <br />We've had OCHOA a number of times. A quick glance looks like she's been clued every day of the week. Most recently was by CC on Dec 28th, 2016, clued as Former #1 LPGA golfer Lorena. <br /><br />But one only needs to go back just a little farther to see her in this golf themed gem <a href="https://crosswordcorner.blogspot.com/2015/04/wednesday-march-8-2015-d-scott-nichols.html" rel="nofollow">Wednesday, April 8, 2015 D. Scott Nichols & C.C. Burnikel</a>.<br />TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8453855704940085822017-02-20T14:27:06.661-06:002017-02-20T14:27:06.661-06:00Good afternoon all,
HBTY, Argyle♪♩♬♫•*¨*•.❤.•*¨*•...Good afternoon all,<br /><br />HBTY, Argyle♪♩♬♫•*¨*•.❤.•*¨*•♫♪•.¸¸.•´♫♪♩♬*¨*`•.♥.•´*♫♪♩♬and many more. Thanks for all of the A-HA's over the years, and explanations of themes and who's and why's.I am dense when it comes to themes, although today it sunk it right away and helped me glide quickly thru Mark's creation. By nature gave me pause; Rosie was an easy WAG, but Ochoa was all perps. Riga and Elgar would have been unknowns, but they were filled when I got there.<br /><br />Anyone watch "The Good Fight" last night? I didn't think it would be as good as its predecessor, but I think it will be just as interesting.<br /><br />Funny thing happened the other day. A good friend of my DH emailed that he had seen our picture on C.Corner. Bob asked if he was a lurker or did he have a handle,LOL...neither. He said when the puzzles get too hard at the end of the week, this is his go-to place for answers.<br /><br />JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67312039903642926462017-02-20T14:11:30.251-06:002017-02-20T14:11:30.251-06:00Hi all!
D-O, Tx Ms - did y'all float away yet...Hi all!<br /><br />D-O, Tx Ms - did y'all float away yet today? The rain is still falling in Sugar Land.<br /><br />Thanks Mark for a fun pzl; the grid filled in like paint-by-the-numbers and for stopping by. Late week explains ESPs (below) - thank goodness for the perps!<br />Thanks Argyle for the expo (and the music!)<br /><br />WOs: WEES - RESend (ROSIE fixed that - nailed it!) and NINa<br />ESPs: OCHOA, ELGAR, & LUNDI<br /><br />Sparkle, er, GLEAM: c/a for 15d; Le MONDE after Greg on Sat (Fri?) [Hi TTP!]; c/a for STIPEND. LOL SUB LIME guys...<br /><br /><b>Fav</b> <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yGF03OlWLYw" rel="nofollow">MY HERO, Zero</a> [Lemon Heads - or, if you prefer, considering all the cigars today, the non-smoking <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zxYsgRsNg2s" rel="nofollow"> original School House Rocks</a>]<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/remembering-astrodome-eighth-wonder-world-180954585/" rel="nofollow">Astrodome is the only EIGHTH WONDER </a>I knew of.<br /><br />Ever notice how one's IQ seems to drop to that of a YETI by Saturday's pzl? :-)<br /><br />{} {Funny! (That's one up from cute :-)}<br /><br />IM - Careful if you decide to hook your "Smart" TV to the Internet. There malware designed to attack Internet connected TVs which are typically less secure than a laptop. I personally don't recommend it.<br /><br />HG - I've given up on cards all together. Somehow dates sneak up on me and Whoosh right by. One exception is DW - If I miss a card for her I don't live it down. She got 3 this week - Valentine's, B-Day, and our "church" anniversary. I didn't get nuthin' and don't mind 'cuz I got a smooch :-)<br /><br />And not least, Happy Birthday Argyle!<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21956138742646362552017-02-20T14:08:27.806-06:002017-02-20T14:08:27.806-06:00Just got back from an 11 day trip to West Africa o...Just got back from an 11 day trip to West Africa on a medical mission trip - so as far off the grid as you can get - but only a few times without any electricity at all this time.<br /><br />So - first crossword puzzle in awhile today - and with jet lag and trip fatigue the brain was still actually operational!<br /><br />Thanks Argyle for the write-up and Happy birthday as well!inanehikernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48046516734278475422017-02-20T14:06:16.355-06:002017-02-20T14:06:16.355-06:00Anonymous PVX @ 12:45 - Point taken! ☹️
Bill G, I...Anonymous PVX @ 12:45 - Point taken! ☹️<br /><br />Bill G, I would feel the same as you do. Are you supposed to be grateful for a gift you didn't receive and be happy about a donation you didn't make? It doesn't make sense to me but, then again, I am truly confounded by a lot of current behavior. My sister just received an invitation to a St. Patrick's Day party with a notation, "Please feel free to bring an hors d'oeuvre (sp?) to serve 8." (This is from someone she hasn't seen or heard from in over a year.) And then we have the niece whose bridal shower was last April and the wedding June 3rd and we're still waiting for a thank you. I have a feeling we'll be waiting forever. End of rant. Irish Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527047622731333304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27360768846204275422017-02-20T14:05:56.354-06:002017-02-20T14:05:56.354-06:00Perfect Monday puzzle, Mark--thank you so much! No...Perfect Monday puzzle, Mark--thank you so much! Not only did I get everything easily and smoothly, but like Desper-otto, I had to erase only once to replace STEP ON IT with STEP IT UP. And I loved the consecutive 8, 9, 10, and 11 number sequence!<br /><br />Happy Birthday, Argyle (is it okay to call you Santa?). You really outdid yourself with wonderful pictures this morning! Your llamas were my favorites.<br /><br />I like getting Jacquie Larsen cards too. They are sweet to look at and listen to, and it's nice to be able to respond and thank the sender right away. I nowadays just send an e-mail, but I can usually find Happy Birthday or other celebratory images on Google to add to the bottom of my message, to make it a little more cheerful. <br /><br />Have a great day, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28815081095191591442017-02-20T13:55:36.877-06:002017-02-20T13:55:36.877-06:00Crunch crunch chew chew; lip-smackingly delightful...Crunch crunch chew chew; lip-smackingly delightful puzzle. Once I got the EIGHTH and NINTH the TENTH and ELEVENTH became obvious. I loved EAT A right above HOR. I put in had A FIT before WONDER revealed it was A COW. I never know if it's going to be HALO(S) or AURA(S) before solving at least one perp. I vaguely remember a song by Rolf Harris (the guy who did "Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport") in which one line in the lyrics was "I love you-vula" (UVULA). At the time, I think it was in the mid 60's, I thought that was really funny.<br />Happy birthday, Argyle. A toast of single-malt to you!Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-29578148455891262962017-02-20T13:40:38.174-06:002017-02-20T13:40:38.174-06:00Nice early week offering.Nice early week offering.Hungry Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465905817770134952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-83665310197523644002017-02-20T13:04:47.125-06:002017-02-20T13:04:47.125-06:0010A13A10A13AArgylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34615282454740983432017-02-20T12:55:50.185-06:002017-02-20T12:55:50.185-06:00Thanks, Argyle, for the nice write up for this bre...Thanks, Argyle, for the nice write up for this breezy puzzle - it didn't start out as a Monday, but that's where it ended up. And, we were successful in covering some of the tougher answers like OCHOA and ELGAR with easier perps, so hopefully everyone gets a score! Oh, man if we could get rid of ODER and ODIE, that would be great (not to mention ARLO, OMOO, and EDIE - and a whole string of words that I refuse to use even though they're still seen) - but they're so doggone handy to cross those much-more-fun words, we just can't help it. A commentator on another blog wondered if this is one in a series of ordinal number themes, and the answer to that is, no, but . . . maybe.Mark McClainhttps://www.facebook.com/unpluggedcrosswords/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87175201595514835632017-02-20T12:55:05.089-06:002017-02-20T12:55:05.089-06:00A very happy birthday, Santa. Thanks for the lovi...A very happy birthday, Santa. Thanks for the loving care you give this blog and us Cornerites.<br /><br />I remember Rosie from the old Jetson shows. OCHOA was all perps, the only answer I have never seen before. I already had the last P for step it up, so no prob. <br />I have heard Pomp and Circumstance called "The Elgar" and the traditional march, "Bridal Chorus," simply called "The Lohengrin."<br /><br />OKL from yesterday. Fermatprime did tell me long ago that her screen name was in tribute to Fermat. I always think of her for both Fermi and Fermat. Illogical? Maybe. I have seen her name shortened to just Ferm sometimes.<br /><br />Also from yesterday, interesting about the macassar hair oil. I didn't know that, but I do know that antimacassars protect the seat backs and arms from sweat and natural hair oil these days.<br /><br />I, too, like to get cards in the mail. David chooses very sweet verses for me and often indulges my mania for butterflies by locating card with butterflies.See my avatar.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76261372452939979602017-02-20T12:45:51.362-06:002017-02-20T12:45:51.362-06:00Irish Miss - what would you expect a SMART TV to d...Irish Miss - what would you expect a SMART TV to do? - it's smart enough to not do the housework for ya!<br /><br />Nice Monday puzzle with just a touch of crunch. AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30986287213597516842017-02-20T11:46:16.004-06:002017-02-20T11:46:16.004-06:00Hi everybody. That was a pleasant Monday puzzle. T...Hi everybody. That was a pleasant Monday puzzle. Thanks Mark and Argyle.<br /><br />We got a Christmas card from Barbara's brother and his wife that said they were making a charitable donation instead of their usual gift. Neither of us cared for it. I'm all for charity. We contribute often. If they want to contribute, excellent. But I don't like their deciding to make a contribution for us. Contributions are great. Christmas remembrances are great. I don't see the need to mix them together. Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.com