tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post6291706164384886135..comments2024-03-19T05:36:47.860-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday April 19, 2010 Mike PelusoZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-32866597261158733282010-04-20T00:28:00.610-05:002010-04-20T00:28:00.610-05:00Jeannie, No shots, I am actually trying to learn t...Jeannie, No shots, I am actually trying to learn to be nice. It's just that my personality is such that I've really never been called coy. Loud, obnoxious, rude, self-centered; these are much more likely to be used as descriptors. So if there is anything I type that you might think is offensive, point it out and I will apologize.<br /><br />The second part was sincere. I've seen a few typos, but everyone here writes enjoyably.Gunghyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505285217105843307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-42557528159828633382010-04-20T00:09:47.287-05:002010-04-20T00:09:47.287-05:00BillG:
I'm in the same boat as you, but I enjo...BillG:<br />I'm in the same boat as you, but I enjoy this blog so much; everyone is kind and so smart! And it's about so much more than just xwds.<br /><br />As for the grammar question you posed: I believe the passive voice is slowly falling into disuse, that would be "the university is comprised of many schools" which I agree with you is correct.<br /><br />But that is a reality: language is always in flux, consantly changing.<br /><br />Have a good night, all.<br /><br />Did everyone enjoy Castle tonight? It was good!!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57451519760667728392010-04-20T00:08:51.425-05:002010-04-20T00:08:51.425-05:00Ghunghy, if that's a shot at me I will take it...Ghunghy, if that's a shot at me I will take it. OUCH. Sometimes my fingers get the best of me. I have been having trouble with those fingers of mine of late. And here I go thinking I was being nice again acknowledging your acquiesence? (sp)? <br /><br />C.C. you better re-name me.<br /><br />I guess Lo-li-ta better fits me than MN nice.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4940986054203362052010-04-20T00:02:21.704-05:002010-04-20T00:02:21.704-05:00Who cares about cheater squares. Not I. Boring.Who cares about cheater squares. Not I. Boring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88689142164401412712010-04-19T23:58:25.038-05:002010-04-19T23:58:25.038-05:00Jeannie, I don't think anyone has ever accused...Jeannie, I don't think anyone has ever accused me of being coy before. I think it's kind of like when one of my students called me nice a couple of years ago. I knew then it was time to retire.<br /><br />By the way, I've been wanting to comment on how much I have enjoyed the good grammar and spelling in this blog. I figure it's to be expected in a blog devoted to words, but I'm amazed at what is put out that should have been proofed.Gunghyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505285217105843307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8816035682077552652010-04-19T23:51:12.285-05:002010-04-19T23:51:12.285-05:00BillG, we are a very diverse group here as you can...BillG, we are a very diverse group here as you can see. I don't give a hoot about "cheater squares" so just read over them...sorry Argyle. Just like some people don't like to read my recipes or CA's poems. There is much more to this blog than just crossword puzzle solving. I have missed your comments and you aren't the only one from your area. Don't fret, and here's a big MN nice-one from Jeannie.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-35401966288749298422010-04-19T23:43:19.253-05:002010-04-19T23:43:19.253-05:00Hi Jeannie, thanks for asking. I'm OK. For wha...Hi Jeannie, thanks for asking. I'm OK. For whatever reason, I haven't been inspired to comment on anything. Being a west coaster, by the time I've solved the puzzle, everything has been said puzzle-wise. So I look for other stuff to comment on. I'll try to do better about contributing on other stuff. <br /><br />Here's an e-mail I got from a person who stumbled upon a comment I made on the blog about a week ago. <br /><br />Re: comment I saw on a crossword blog:<br /> <br />"comprised" is used two different ways, both considered correct.<br /> <br />See dictionary.com-- not the best source, but they have the essentials. <br /> <br />Apparently both these statements would be considered proper:<br /> <br />Many schools comprise the University.<br />The University comprises many schools. <br /> <br />The way language usage is going, this and many other questions will soon be moot.<br /><br />I replied, Right. That was me. The way you see and hear it used most often is 'The University is comprised of many schools.' I think that's considered substandard usage still. <br /><br />~ BillBill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-44848758245043812532010-04-19T23:30:41.498-05:002010-04-19T23:30:41.498-05:00Bill G, Irish Jim, what happened to you guys as we...Bill G, Irish Jim, what happened to you guys as well. Are you okay?<br /><br />Counselor??? I may be in some need of well, counseling.<br /><br />Lo-li-ta. S-O-S.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23245163008522392332010-04-19T22:59:56.342-05:002010-04-19T22:59:56.342-05:00Very eazeee! puzzle today. Three minutes and chang...Very eazeee! puzzle today. Three minutes and change. Good to see you back Dennis.<br /> Favorite clue was about the siamese cats, and I know the one about Xi'an was a certain someone's fav.MR EDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450949040001041483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-40287521708435748602010-04-19T22:21:17.354-05:002010-04-19T22:21:17.354-05:00dodo, check your e-mail.I think I found your artic...dodo, check your e-mail.I think I found your article.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38900841984724476652010-04-19T22:10:53.542-05:002010-04-19T22:10:53.542-05:00CA, You and Buckeye don't look much alike, eit...CA, You and Buckeye don't look much alike, either. You're lots prettier!dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88134462341426588222010-04-19T21:18:02.317-05:002010-04-19T21:18:02.317-05:00A Rose...yea, thanks for that. One could only hop...A Rose...yea, thanks for that. One could only hope for that long term intimacy. Not that they don't have intimacy. I assure you they do. I have witnessed it both when I was seven and when I was 37and sharing a hotel room. It was just a little different in between the 30yr time span. At 7 I really didn't understand what I walked into. At 37 I realized there were different types of intimacy and what I witnessed touched my heart and soul.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49920552177264681302010-04-19T21:06:51.353-05:002010-04-19T21:06:51.353-05:00Anon and Spitz- Now we're gettin' somewher...Anon and Spitz- Now we're gettin' somewhere! You are correct!Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58005046550088942332010-04-19T20:52:47.025-05:002010-04-19T20:52:47.025-05:00anon @ 8:31 said Am I correct?
I vote ayeanon @ 8:31 said <i>Am I correct?</i><br /><br />I vote ayeSpitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85181032700660183502010-04-19T20:46:32.327-05:002010-04-19T20:46:32.327-05:00Dick and JD: Prone and erect???? Well that would ...Dick and JD: Prone and erect???? Well that would make things easier wouldn't it? LOL Gotta be both for easier solving of that wonderful crossword. <br /><br />Jeannie: nice to talk to you:)<br />Wish your Mom well for me, let us know how she is doing. We all shrink a bit as we age, I was 5'6" but now am 5'5", not too bad but I can see where this is going. All the more reason to keep those extra pounds off. Hey, crossword solving can be a fun exercise!carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863837914353193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27800953251278206512010-04-19T20:41:17.297-05:002010-04-19T20:41:17.297-05:00Buckeye; Glad to put a name with the mask! Very ...Buckeye; Glad to put a name with the mask! Very glad you are back and my guess is you are doing the "crossword" on your back because you are recuperating. Just make sure your Dr. says you`re healthy enough for crosswording.<br /><br />Jeannie: Having had the surgery your Mom faces (and quite young) I know it doesn`t change your crossword ablities, in <i>fact</i>, you feel more free to do fill-ins than ever before! (sorry I put that image in your mind :) "Thelms" will be fine... My Mom was a mite taller then my Dad also...she used to say, "He stands on his shorter leg to embarrass me!"ARBAONnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52908657901521238582010-04-19T20:31:53.089-05:002010-04-19T20:31:53.089-05:00And now to belabor the point...
in this puzzle, Tu...And now to belabor the point...<br />in this puzzle, <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__a5YejFSPKw/S8QfK3_z8nI/AAAAAAAAByI/9mVyCEgZZME/s1600/Break.JPG" rel="nofollow">Tuesday, April 13, 2010 David W. Cromer</a>, the block in front of 24A/above 31D, and its reciprocal, are cheaters.<br /><br />Am I correct?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-43217698117862136882010-04-19T20:12:23.915-05:002010-04-19T20:12:23.915-05:00Thank you, Al. Once again you have come to my aid ...Thank you, Al. Once again you have come to my aid and now I understand. Lord knows how many incorrect cheater squares I have counted. It is the same reason the center of a black block cross isn't counted. You can't get a crossword in there.Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472446316589207365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12665378413452371642010-04-19T19:34:12.603-05:002010-04-19T19:34:12.603-05:00Warren, I usually make turkey tetrazzini after I h...Warren, I usually make turkey tetrazzini after I have baked a turkey and have all the leftover meat. I would suggest that you and your wife buy a Jennie-O turkey breast and bake it ahead of time and use that.<br /><br />Buckeye, your position on "doing" it sounds comfortable as long as you have the right lighting. I'm not so sure about the book backdrop though. It was very good to hear from you today.<br /><br />Gunghy, I knew you were being coy.<br /><br />Dennis, enjoy your morning solve on the deck. <br /><br />WH, thankfully you are self-employed.<br /><br />Lemonade, you are silent today. Okay counselor?<br /><br />CA, most of my recipes involve garlic one way or another. Try to find the tomato/basil pie or screaming heads(brussel sprouts)...they are both packed full of it.<br /><br />I was wrong on the date of my Mom's surgery. It's Wednesday. I will keep you posted. I am going to visit Memorial Day weekend. I just booked my car-ferry ticket today. I am excited as I haven't been home in two years. Thankfully I have had a sister or two that have come to visit me; but nothing beats shooting the breeze with "Thelms". It always amazes me how much she has "shrunk". I think my Dad is actually taller than her now. That isn't a good thing either.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-84450012839200333212010-04-19T19:26:20.717-05:002010-04-19T19:26:20.717-05:00Carol at 6:27, no you should be prone not at an an...Carol at 6:27, no you should be prone not at an angle.Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486268207040292639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28304965248356032002010-04-19T19:13:14.988-05:002010-04-19T19:13:14.988-05:00Jeez Buckeye, we are all relieved to hear from you...Jeez Buckeye, we are all relieved to hear from you. Didn't you hear us calling you to come out to play?<br /><br />Carol, erect, I mean correct.<br /><br />It puzzles me that it is National Garlic Day. It is neither the shortest day of the year (when it is traditionally planted) nor is it the longest day (when harvested).At our Gilroy Garlic Festival, they have the BEST galic lime calamari ever.I am not a fan of that ice cream..ewwww.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8013808121411986262010-04-19T19:12:30.779-05:002010-04-19T19:12:30.779-05:00Al- Yes. In an American style crossword all letter...Al- Yes. In an American style crossword all letters must be part of both an across and down word.Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174332800591939009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88369292008481990622010-04-19T19:11:44.041-05:002010-04-19T19:11:44.041-05:00Argyle: I remember once asking you "what is a...Argyle: I remember once asking you "what is a cheater square" and you explained it very well to me.<br /><br />Now, after reading the comments here, I know why my avatar is what it is.<br /><br />Conumdrums do that to me sometimes.<br /><br />Therefore, it is now time to say cheers!Tinbenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661395078047234853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62352187499128342442010-04-19T18:46:52.539-05:002010-04-19T18:46:52.539-05:00Jerome, right puzzle, I just thought that if you g...Jerome, right puzzle, I just thought that if you got rid of the squares that are adjacent to the helpers instead of the helpers themselves, that would make it so that they become necessary to separate the words. But now I think I see the flaw in that. The two black ones I filled in would not have any crossing words, so they could only be solved one way. That probably isn't allowed, right? Is there a rule that states that all "lit" squares must be part of both an across and a down word?Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645254428860855980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13334312926529131172010-04-19T18:41:33.253-05:002010-04-19T18:41:33.253-05:00Whoever posted that website for the article about ...Whoever posted that website for the article about pandas getting an F rating, would you please post it again, or email it to me? I tried to email it to a friend and somehow wiped it our completely, even from my 'sent' and 'deleted' files. Apparently it's lost forever and I haven't been able to find it in the archives or to google it. I can't seem to get the keyword. Please help! Thanks.dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.com