tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6105306623537888158..comments2024-03-28T17:59:18.951-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday, August 8, 2014, David PooleZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-14515887868868576692014-08-09T03:13:18.205-05:002014-08-09T03:13:18.205-05:00Hi all!
Really late post so maybe I was just bein...Hi all!<br /><br />Really late post so maybe I was just being lazy on Mr. Poole's puzzle - it kicked my butt. NW & SW are the only fully-filled areas with smatterings about. Thanks LEM for the answers - wish I'd have seen them yesterday ;-)<br /><br />Marti, D-O & Lucina - thanks for stained/stain usage. Being a middle generation (X-er), I hear both.<br /><br />HG - Anon is right - Totally Matt B. in Ferris Bueller's Day Off - I watched that with the girls a few months ago. Youngest thinks she can fool me and skip school - I'm about as bad a role-model as the Ausie-dad. (thanks Bill - that was funny!)<br /><br />Mmmm Beer - Houston's Saint Arnold's Summer Ale or Weed Wacker is my choice now. Martinis? Beefeater gin w/ dry Martini & Ross - dirty - olive, onion, olive garnish (I need a little snack later :-)).<br /><br />Mom sent me clover-honey from her hives so I will try switching from PBJ to PB-H. <br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48514603869635635982014-08-09T00:24:34.346-05:002014-08-09T00:24:34.346-05:00Bill G.
If you are you referring to last Thursday...Bill G.<br /><br />If you are you referring to last Thursday's blood-laden Anon bash, I would rather not be introduced. Working in academia, I have seen enough people struggle over small rewards. I am just glad to solve a puzzle or two and have a good time at it. I think my 5 posts are over, so I bid you all and Bill G a good night.<br /><br />And my wife kinda of gets it, but what else can she say <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-tRXewCAmU&list=RDN-tRXewCAmU#t=0/" rel="nofollow">Brandi says goodnight too</a>?Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945207083961914327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16587685163240027332014-08-08T23:57:03.897-05:002014-08-08T23:57:03.897-05:00Kevin, let me introduce you to some of the Anons w...Kevin, let me introduce you to some of the Anons who, in the recent past, have seemed to be of a different persuasion ...<br /><br />Tell Brandi I said Hi.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-16907038250213922982014-08-08T23:15:04.113-05:002014-08-08T23:15:04.113-05:00Bill G.
I think you might be my new favorite pers...Bill G.<br /><br />I think you might be my new favorite person in the universe. Your Clever Loader link made me laugh so hard inside I almost choked: I have never seen a better visual representation of the futility I feel when I try to teach my incoming students to read/write/think. Moreover, while I was watching the video, my wife just finished giving our four-year-old son a bath when he said, "Mama, can you take the bubbles out of my butt?" How can anyone ask for a better juxtaposition? Incidentally, my wife, Brandi (named after the song), wants to know why I am so happy all of a sudden.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945207083961914327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57841750768920658602014-08-08T22:44:29.494-05:002014-08-08T22:44:29.494-05:00Bill G, Mythbusters did a segment on viral videos ...Bill G, Mythbusters did a segment on viral videos of some outlandish stunts with back-end loaders that were as good if not better than that. They were able to replicate every stunt. Check it out.Bluehenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215040742633388939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26500101394367291142014-08-08T22:42:39.259-05:002014-08-08T22:42:39.259-05:00Anonymous Meth Geni-ass (9:53) has the right idea ...Anonymous Meth Geni-ass (9:53) has the right idea and the best answer so far. To get the shortest answer, you need to continue with his/her calculus approach or try guess-and-check or redraw the diagram in a clever way that makes the answer quickly obvious.<br /><br />I just got an e-mail from Gary with the minimum distance of 5 miles. Excellent!Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-9444237361225102362014-08-08T22:32:28.504-05:002014-08-08T22:32:28.504-05:00Husker Gary,
Is your quote form Ferris Buehler'...Husker Gary,<br />Is your quote form Ferris Buehler's Day Off?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85018575425788412722014-08-08T22:30:17.428-05:002014-08-08T22:30:17.428-05:00I made a spreadsheet and divided first contact wit...I made a spreadsheet and divided first contact with the river into .05 mile increments that add up to 3 miles and then put those values on a spreadsheet and calculated the hypotenuses formed with the 1 mile west boundary and 3 mile east boundary being constant. It turns out that at contacting the river .75 east of due south of the starting point and 2.25 miles due west of due south of the camp gives you a 1.25 mile hypotenuse SSE to the river and a 3.75 mile hypotenuse NNW to the camp gives a total of 5 miles. Bill?Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980336006827988210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12415007046787598912014-08-08T21:53:28.810-05:002014-08-08T21:53:28.810-05:00Bill G. on your Pecos Bull and horse problem.
If ...Bill G. on your Pecos Bull and horse problem.<br /><br />If they start at initial position, at Pt. A. and go south 1 mi. to Pt. B - then they go 3 mi. along the river, due east to Pt.C.<br /><br />Then go 3 mi. north to camp at Pt.D.<br /><br />If E is the midpoint of BC, and if Pecos goes A to E, then E to D.<br /><br />Then he and the horse travel two hypotenuse(s), = sqrt( 1*2 + 1.5*2) + sqrt (1.5*2 + 3*2) = sqrt(3.25) + sqrt(11.25)= 1.802 776 + 3.354 102 = 5.156 878 mi.<br /><br />Assuming, of course, that it is possible, on the terrain.<br /><br />If E is NOT the mid-point of BC but moves along the scale from B to C, we can work out an equation the double differential derivative of which could be used to establish a minima or a maxima or both or neither.<br /><br />If E is the midpoint of BC, the distance will be 5.156 877 5<br /><br />If E is 1 mile from B, and 2 mi. from C the dist. will be 5.019 765<br /><br />If E is 2 mi. from B, and 1 mile from C, the dist. will be 5.398 3455<br /><br />I'm just too lazy and sleepy to work out the equation and the double differential derivative. So, 5.019 765 is my best answer, and if you get a lower number, you know what you can do with it and just where you can park it. ;- ^)<br /><br /><br />Meth Geni-assnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11240026578006805122014-08-08T21:41:48.608-05:002014-08-08T21:41:48.608-05:00This is the real, dyed-in-the-wool Al Cyone. Also... This is the real, dyed-in-the-wool Al Cyone. Also, I'm standing up and have a micro mini, and a thong, and real nice legs.<br /><br />I'm not the first Al Cyone, and wonder why Al Cyone number two objects to my name being bandied about. Plus I've been Pirate, and Molly too. I feel compelled to be a Cyone cuz my father was Cyborg No.1 and my mom was a Klingon. I did not write the other two posts and a pox on both their houses. Peace, love, friendship and lots of Nano-Nano. The next time you see an Al Cyone post, dream a little dream of me.<br /><br />Also Lemon aids, lets us get this straight - I'm definitely not 'fir grabbing' anyone. If anyone's doing the fir grabbing its my current boyfriend, who is definitely not a baseball player, thank the Gods.Al Cyone, fer sure,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89354329465278525132014-08-08T21:40:03.077-05:002014-08-08T21:40:03.077-05:00Favorite craft beer: Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA or...Favorite craft beer: Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA or the current seasonal offering from Stewart's Brewing Co. Favorite martini: 4 parts very good vodka (I prefer Belvedere), I part Gordon's gin, and a splash of Lillet, with an olive stuffed with blue cheese. Favorite cocktail overall: a Manhattan made with Red Stag (seriously, try it) Go to drink: either rum and coke or a mojito.Bluehenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215040742633388939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-64780716156979367722014-08-08T21:15:37.549-05:002014-08-08T21:15:37.549-05:00Al C
Al C <br />Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35496861059934358732014-08-08T21:13:32.541-05:002014-08-08T21:13:32.541-05:00All C people will use 'your' name because ...All C people will use 'your' name because until you g I blue it is up fir grabs. We have all kinds coming to the Corner.<br /><br />A quick so to Jeannie wherever she nay be. <br />Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-47704669756407818212014-08-08T20:59:08.029-05:002014-08-08T20:59:08.029-05:00Wow! (Man!) Some people are so skillful and clever...Wow! (Man!) Some people are so skillful and clever. <a href="http://watchthis.net/what-he-is-doing-might-be-confusing-at-first-but-then-youll-see-its-genius-video/" rel="nofollow">Clever loader</a>Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-19501109951271082282014-08-08T20:38:03.874-05:002014-08-08T20:38:03.874-05:00This CW was not exactly a walk in the park but I g...This CW was not exactly a walk in the park but I got it done (on paper too!).<br /><br />Happy to see Ontario today in the right location and not in CA!<br /><br />I remember Roberto Alomar from his days as a Toronto Blue Jay. He was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010 and currently lives in Toronto and acts as special advisor to the Blue Jays.CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-11854068154391935122014-08-08T18:40:50.846-05:002014-08-08T18:40:50.846-05:00The original PK did not post the baseball thing un...The original PK did not post the baseball thing under my "name". I don't do baseball. I dated a baseball player many years ago when I was young and foolish and still played a little softball. Haven't liked it since. I do keep a baseball bat next to the front door to thrust (gently) between the snarling jaws of fighting tomcats on my porch. My kids tease me about that.PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58461879812574177682014-08-08T18:38:43.307-05:002014-08-08T18:38:43.307-05:00JzB 3:59 - How true! PB and honey has been my go-t...JzB 3:59 - How true! PB and honey has been my go-to sammich for decades. MmmmmmDudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53862893645043411782014-08-08T18:38:07.525-05:002014-08-08T18:38:07.525-05:00Dist to camp is 1+ 4.24 = 5.24
Dist to camp is 1+ 4.24 = 5.24<br /><br />Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2074108310305461712014-08-08T18:30:41.709-05:002014-08-08T18:30:41.709-05:00Bill G. Ahh, you got me. I did not think of movi...Bill G. Ahh, you got me. I did not think of moving the direction Pecos took from the starting point to the river. I should track down that math textbook David Poole wrote (as mentioned in the interview Lemonade kindly linked) to bone up on my algebra/calculus skills.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945207083961914327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82036155648634240882014-08-08T17:52:32.874-05:002014-08-08T17:52:32.874-05:00Kevin (3:23), close. You can make the necessary di...Kevin (3:23), close. You can make the necessary distance traveled even a little bit less, either using a little calculus (I only remember a little) or by cleverly redrawing the diagram. Let's call the starting point S and the ending point F. Let's call the point where you first intersect the river O. You are going due south to O and then diagonally (hypotenuse) to F, right? Suppose you move O a bit to the right (east). Then you will have two diagonals (hypotenuses? hypoteni?) and that will be a little shorter. How much shorter can you make it?<br /><br />AKA Thelma, you are very welcome.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41989774486513644262014-08-08T17:31:47.760-05:002014-08-08T17:31:47.760-05:00I want to thank Bill G for being kind enough to po...I want to thank Bill G for being kind enough to post<br />"What to do when you've finished all the beer" for me.. :) I'm glad a few of you enjoyed it..... <br /><br />Puzzle was a DNF - but I enjoyed the write up and the comments.... :) :)<br /><br />Hope the rest of your day and evening is magnificent..<br /><br />thelma :)aka thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648450259770808588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4626280845354875422014-08-08T17:29:13.919-05:002014-08-08T17:29:13.919-05:00Once again, I must note that the "Al Cyone&qu...Once again, I must note that the "Al Cyone" who posted @1:34 is not this Al Cyone.<br /><br />I'm not sure why she feels compelled to post under my name.Al Cyonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32847282646642756582014-08-08T17:26:32.141-05:002014-08-08T17:26:32.141-05:00JzB
Jedem das seine? Genau!
I do like your mar...JzB<br /><br />Jedem das seine? Genau! <br /><br />I do like your martini recipe, though. Honking big olives, regardless of what they're stuffed with, beat the hell out of a twist. And Gin trumps Vodka.<br /><br />As for <a href="http://foundersbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow">Founders</a>, they are from Grand Rapids. I'm sure their offerings can be found wherever you purchase beer in MI. The Red Rye IPA is really good (if you like that style). And since you like Sam Adams Summer Ale, try the Founders Harvest Ale. It is one of their specialty brews and should be in your market now.<br /><br />Cheers!Chairman Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830681893074853511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-30590154753652383752014-08-08T17:04:08.856-05:002014-08-08T17:04:08.856-05:00Good afternoon everyone.
Good one today. ∅ in th...Good afternoon everyone.<br /><br />Good one today. ∅ in the top half at first, but had some success in the South. When I had enough letters to suss MISS THE MARK_A the clue made sense. (Having been to Helsinki and used the 5 markka ($1.25) coin, I see why they would miss it for the Euro.) When VANNA fell, the schtick was confirmed, and I inserted A's at the end of the remaining theme fills. <br />Although there were many misdirections, no searches or white-out was needed.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23167307590212951622014-08-08T16:58:13.205-05:002014-08-08T16:58:13.205-05:00DNF
WBS ( Except with a lot of cheating...)
Ther...DNF<br /><br />WBS ( Except with a lot of cheating...)<br /><br />There is a Jumbo Jetta! <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2594235/The-jumbo-JUMBO-jet-Nasas-super-sized-plane-carry-26-tonnes-spaceship-parts-travel-290mph.html" rel="nofollow">It's called the super guppy!</a><br /><br />I looked up Teflon Donna, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teflon85" rel="nofollow">She's a Roller Girl...</a><br />(also, <a href="http://elitedaily.com/slideshows/baddest-female-gangsters-time/" rel="nofollow">The baddest female gangsters of all time...</a>)<br /><br />I came up with nothing re: "missed the markka." But for for some reason <a href="http://cdn.emgn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Funny-Sign-Fails-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">this pic</a> was listed under it?<br /><br />Hmm, my <a href="http://www.lostpaper.com/toshop/images/store/photos1/1206/120706P1010056.jpg" rel="nofollow">memories of Vanna</a> & funny moving vans seem to have a <a href="http://www.pleated-jeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/grampasimpson.png" rel="nofollow">common theme...</a><br /><br />Don't remind me about <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U76Y70ffrtc/US-swnqcmMI/AAAAAAAAC9c/NHRr4RDSAuc/s1600/funny_horse_meat_mr_ed_balls.jpg" rel="nofollow">poor Mr. Ed...</a>CrossEyedDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745913007262424048noreply@blogger.com