tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post742104250914731983..comments2024-03-28T11:25:10.318-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Saturday, February 9, 2019, Greg Johnson Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85926180845530602092019-02-10T01:10:00.647-06:002019-02-10T01:10:00.647-06:00DO @ 3:27 ... We've got to see if the Corner c...DO @ 3:27 ... We've got to see if the Corner could be run at 12-points instead of 10, at least.<br /><br />Yours in optometric optimism (also called ocular necessity)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270740184766230842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85827717062514706912019-02-09T22:27:25.933-06:002019-02-09T22:27:25.933-06:00Greetings!
Thanks TO Greg and Gary!
FiR! Hooray!...Greetings!<br /><br />Thanks TO Greg and Gary!<br /><br />FiR! Hooray!<br /><br />Problems were: CRIMEA, HAMSTER, KLYMAXX and TOMSK.<br /><br />More rain here. <br /><br />Happy birthday, Splinter! How are you?<br /><br />See you tomorrow! fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41714593486673772452019-02-09T21:20:24.189-06:002019-02-09T21:20:24.189-06:00WC: I definitely know and used the "rule of n...WC: I definitely know and used the "rule of nine" having been a "by hand & brain" double-entry accountant who had to balance sets of books to the penny every month. Those days were before desktop computers. My last boss wouldn't buy me a computer because I was "so good at it, I didn't need a computer". My brain was tired and I had a lot going on so it was one more reason I quit.<br /><br />I took a college course in business machines and learned to "touch type" a ten-key adding machine. Very valuable as were all business courses I ever took. Loved my double-entry accounting class in HS. I had two years of typing on a manual typewriter in high school. (Several boys in the class.) <br /><br />When I got my first home computer, my 10-year-old son couldn't wait to try it out. I dug out my old high school typing book and taught him proper touch-type keyboarding. Didn't want him to make a habit of hunt & peck. He loved it and has used it advantageously all his career life. He won several high awards for technical writing in college and USAF. With the right technique on the keyboard, it frees the mind to concentrate on what needs to be written.<br /><br />As for the puzzle, I enjoyed it and the expo. Thanks, guys!<br /><br />Happy Birthday, Splynter! Best wishes in you life. Hope your sponsor is keeping you on the sober track you need. Miss you!PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570575955563406341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72204650119011550432019-02-09T21:09:55.734-06:002019-02-09T21:09:55.734-06:00Er, not HG but TTP w/ Climax Blues Band link... S...Er, not HG but TTP w/ Climax Blues Band link... Sorry, poor note taking on my part.<br /><br />C, Eh! - I too was thinking of the <b><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jan/20/super-blood-wolf-moon-rare-total-lunar-eclipse-to-grace-northern-hemisphere-skies" rel="nofollow">Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse</a></b> but too many letters. YR said it: "Once in a <b><a href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/explore/what-blue-moon-and-how-often-does-it-occur" rel="nofollow">Blue Moon" </a></b>is, generally, a RARITY. Kinda like me solving a Sat. //Blind squirrels and all that. <br /><br />Typists out there: The real reason I wanted to take typing was I was heavy into computers but very slow at expressing myself in code (girls were a side bennie). My buddies, who had computers at home, were faster on the keyboard. I never got one (computer) because Step-Monster insisted a computer must be in a "clean room" and my bedroom wasn't. She could have also taught me typing [she was a secretary @110 WPM at State of IL] but I didn't want the haranguing.<br /><br />As for talking the "Neighborhood classes," my counselor wouldn't let me. "You're in the Magnet Program for Gifted kids. You're special." <br />[A platitude like that makes you think you'll be on short-bus home. :-)] //my first encounter with Southerners*; Bless her heart...<br />Instead it was all AP classes and nary a chance to learn social skills -- which were desperately needed after years of parochial school. <br /><br />How DW (all As and a Cheerleader (at another HS)) and me ever got hooked-up is a mystery 31 years running.<br /><br />Speaking of DW, I got a short text. She's still not in the Gulag. <br /><br />Cheers, -T<br />*I moved to Louisiana and public school mid-HS. I thought I found an out... Caulfield-wise.Anonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-76827920118434443272019-02-09T20:19:16.103-06:002019-02-09T20:19:16.103-06:00Here is the MAP OF CRIMEA
All of the places whe...Here is the <a href="http://euromaidanpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ukraine-crimea-map.gif" rel="nofollow"><b> MAP OF CRIMEA </b></a><br /><br />All of the places where I go to work on my write-ups agree that <b>KLYMAXX </b> made its puzzle debut here todayLemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13679187692214818052019-02-09T18:45:44.658-06:002019-02-09T18:45:44.658-06:00Anybody know the Rule of nines***. Handy for numer... Anybody know the Rule of nines***. Handy for numeric calculator entry<br /><br />I did this one very quickly, easier than yesterday. 1A was my big hang-up as I couldn't grok AFTER. <br />This had timely CSO to Splynter* with AASPONSOR. Was Gary referring to the 13th Step?<br /><br />I agree that typing class junior year have been my most valuable course<br />Crimea is surrounded by both the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. DNIESTER** river flows in. <br /><br />WC<br /><br />* Et Moi<br />** Previous Saturday stumper<br />*** If you add up a list top to bottom and vv and they don't agree and the difference is divisible by nine then you have transposed a number<br /><br />PS . Oc4, It happened again today at the deli. Caught it right away , showed her and she had to reweigh and print a new sticker . Yes, they no what they're doing .<br /><br /><br />Wilbur Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905123297841127198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-62217230652832218252019-02-09T18:42:25.709-06:002019-02-09T18:42:25.709-06:00D-O: Now, that's funny. [Re: Navy story]
Oc...D-O: Now, that's funny. [Re: Navy story]<br /><br />Oc4 - I tried the HomeEcon route the next semester. The counselor was way ahead of me :-(<br /><br />HG - I forgot about Climax Blues Band until I clicked. Good stuff.<br /><br />Lucina - who's your ISP and/or email provider. They have the expired certificate and your computer is trying to protect you. If you can get a screen-shot [Alt-PrintScreen] the next time it happens and email it to me, I might be of more help. I don't think there's anything wrong with your system or you'd get that error going anywhere on the Internet.<br /><br />PVX - in a Google search, type "KLYMAXX site:crosswordcorner.blogspot.com" and you will find today is the first time it was used.<br /><br />SandyAnon - Pop also had mech-drawing in HS. All his project-sketches are works of art. I'm jealous; CAD was the rage by the time I got to drafting in college.<br /><br />Lem - Devin's concoction looks a little too fru-fru for me; just the Gin thanks. :-)<br /><br />Cheers, -TAnonymous Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459563526290288425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2067608997470253122019-02-09T17:20:21.927-06:002019-02-09T17:20:21.927-06:00Though we may flinch from the darkness as seen in ...Though we may flinch from the darkness as seen in Schindler's List or realstic VietNam war movies, it is important to acknowlege the evil and embrace the forces of good that have worked to overcome them. Of course, we need to concentrate on the good. I am an eclective reader. Being interested and curuious about a wide variety of subjects helps with xwords and life in general.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-23599651306481008212019-02-09T17:13:17.061-06:002019-02-09T17:13:17.061-06:00Fairly easy Saturday solve. "In honor of"...Fairly easy Saturday solve. "In honor of"= AFTER a real stretch! Having been to Crimea for a week, NEVER heard it mentioned as a peninsula of the Sea of Azov. It has always been a peninsula of the Black Sea. Geographically speaking, it can't be both. C'mon, George, let's be geographically correct!Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813467924796996540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36778281491221585872019-02-09T16:58:34.850-06:002019-02-09T16:58:34.850-06:00Happy Birthday, Splynter! How great--to be so you...Happy Birthday, <b>Splynter</b>! How great--to be so young, and to <i>look it</i>!<br /><br /><i>Ta~ </i><b>DA!</b><br />This was a good 'un. It took P+P plus some leaps of faith, but I got 'er done. <br />They try not to lose the second "A" in CARAMEL up in No. California. They'd end up in a city by the sea. <br /><br /><b>Owen</b> ~<br />A coupla fine Irish Counties today! Let those rhymes fly, man!<br /><br /><b>Misty</b> ~<br />Hoowoo back to you! Only 2 cheats? Pretty darn good for a Saturday! Well done, lassie!<br />~ <b>OMK</b>Ol' Man Keith https://www.blogger.com/profile/02073553138045178596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48193573712925348062019-02-09T16:45:48.657-06:002019-02-09T16:45:48.657-06:00Thanks for the book recommendation (Beneath a Scar...Thanks for the book recommendation (Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan), Abejo, Lucina & YR. I have put it on hold at my local library. <br />I am currently reading The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos, which is also set in the World War II time period. I have read many books from this era in the last year (The Light Over London, The Room on Rue Amelie, The Alice Network, Lilac Girls, Sarah's Key). I am currently waiting to read Sisters and Spies by Susan Ottaway, a new release. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is also on my list.<br />I find it best to intersperse these books with other types of books. Yes, as YR states, there is "light in the darkness", but there is so much darkness! But for those of us who did not live through this period, it is important to learn about it.<br /> 'Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.' (Winston Churchill)<br /><br />This quote reminds me to ask "where is Hahtoolah" and Quote of the Day??CanadianEh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05688358229402732332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21098510074669223742019-02-09T16:09:43.339-06:002019-02-09T16:09:43.339-06:00As others have said, I also opted for typing class...As others have said, I also opted for typing class. I was advised by my career air Force father that better jobs were often available for typists.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482173909843743240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-90477757629025971702019-02-09T16:09:31.895-06:002019-02-09T16:09:31.895-06:00Anon PVX, there are a variety of sources where cro...Anon PVX, there are a variety of sources where crossword clues and answers are tracked. <a href="https://www.cruciverb.com/index.php" rel="nofollow"><b>CRUCIVERB </b></a> is very good for all newspapers, but to use you need to join and pay money. Those of us who blog for you often belong. There are others that are free. And C.C. has a link on our blog where is you type a word <b>Search This Blog </b> which will take you to usage in the LA Times. Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70342092013684325822019-02-09T16:06:54.162-06:002019-02-09T16:06:54.162-06:00That message is still showing. Any suggestions fro...That message is still showing. Any suggestions from the techies here? See my post at 1:52Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41871002124270676352019-02-09T16:03:00.899-06:002019-02-09T16:03:00.899-06:00How silly of me- to see Devin creating his contest...How silly of me- to see Devin creating his contest drink go this <a href="http://garnishgames.com/" rel="nofollow"><b> LINK </b></a> and scroll down to Poka Lola, 4th from the top on the left. let me know what you think.Lemonade714https://www.blogger.com/profile/13642909374639570868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65465837360597300732019-02-09T16:01:56.856-06:002019-02-09T16:01:56.856-06:00Great story. I had similar experiences in the Nav...Great story. I had similar experiences in the Navy.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482173909843743240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-2730004758153178032019-02-09T15:27:11.080-06:002019-02-09T15:27:11.080-06:00YR, gotta get my eyes checked...again. I read &qu...YR, gotta get my eyes checked...again. I read "Such heroism" as "Such hedonism." Earlier today I read "Weather Channel" as "Western Channel." Getting old is hell.desper-ottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242581085713882677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74182843085216376752019-02-09T15:23:42.069-06:002019-02-09T15:23:42.069-06:00Beneath a Scarlet Sky is one of my all time favori...Beneath a Scarlet Sky is one of my all time favorite novels. Another of my avid interests is the light in the darkness during WW , the resistence to the Nazis and the fascists. After having seen little evidence about this in Italy, I am finding more and more. So admirable. Such heroism, especially in one so young is inspiring. It gives us hope that this present diffcult time in our national life, too, shall pass.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-57566371851885000512019-02-09T15:16:04.593-06:002019-02-09T15:16:04.593-06:00
This Saturday puzzle seemed like a Wednesday, not...<br />This Saturday puzzle seemed like a Wednesday, not that I’m complaining....I kept waiting to get hung up but went through it ok.<br /><br />One DUMB markover...STE/SAO...no excuse.<br /><br />I do have a question...every once in a while someone will post up saying “that answer hasn’t been used since....” and then posts the date of the last usage.<br /><br />How do you do that?AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33384795525518228312019-02-09T13:52:14.586-06:002019-02-09T13:52:14.586-06:00Beneath a Scarlet Sky is an excellent book! I am s...Beneath a Scarlet Sky is an excellent book! I am sure you will like it, Abejo. We read it for book club.<br /><br />My computer has been showing me a "The security certificate for this site has been revoked" message and I couldn't open my e-mail. I shut it down three times then ran a security scan. I believe it's gone now. Time will tell.<br /><br />Housekeeping tasks await me as well. My family is coming to dinner tomorrow so it's necessary.Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48189788586627622412019-02-09T12:59:51.968-06:002019-02-09T12:59:51.968-06:00Good afternoon, folks. Thank you, Greg Johnson, f...Good afternoon, folks. Thank you, Greg Johnson, for a fine puzzle. Thank you, Husker Gary, for a fine review.<br /><br />Happy Birthday, Splynter, and many more. We miss seeing you here.<br /><br />This puzzle was not easy for me. Cruciverb worked so I started it late last night. Finished it in another two hours this morning. I guess I am slower than most.<br /><br />As I got each answer I was amazed at the clever clues. I thought 50D was especially clever for ROB. I had SOB to start with.<br /><br />Like ACRE as compared to a football field.<br /><br />Never heard of KLYMAXX. With seven perps, how could I miss!<br /><br />TENSOR was unknown. But, I am not a medical person. Even though I have had my share of medical treatments lately. And not enjoyable at all.<br /><br />Anyhow, I have tons of paperwork to do and a book to read by Monday. "Beneath a Scarlet Sky"<br /><br />Abejo<br /><br />( )Abejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-77575469151058255492019-02-09T12:52:29.696-06:002019-02-09T12:52:29.696-06:00Contrarywise to the typing class stories, when I w...Contrarywise to the typing class stories, when I was in high school my best friend and I took mechanical drawing. We were the only girls, and I think we kind of left our teacher at a loss. He wasn't really sure how to treat us, so we got a lot of special attention. I remember he was surprised at how fast we zipped through the tasks. Sandyanonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156440590675492735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4565678809297449702019-02-09T12:33:17.211-06:002019-02-09T12:33:17.211-06:00D-O, TTP, & Anon-T: I also took typing in HS w...<br />D-O, TTP, & Anon-T: I also took typing in HS with the idea of meeting some of the fairer sex, but it didn't help. I never got a date out of it, but I did learn to type at a pretty good rate. A group of guys also tried to enroll in Home Economics, but the guidance counselor saw through our plan, so we ended up taking Bookkeeping. The only thing I got out of the class is how to balance my checkbook.<br /><br />oc4beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06568497002517859531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17714747034164007502019-02-09T12:27:12.440-06:002019-02-09T12:27:12.440-06:00Dash T, that was my weak attempt at congratulating...Dash T, that was my weak attempt at congratulating you. When I read comments from our super solvers about how many years they've been solving, I figured I could never make up for all the years I didn't solve. So I started binge solving to gain experience and learn common crossword fill. It made solving easier and faster.<br /><br />That Trevor Noah bit was funny. <br /><br />I had that "Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing" program. I think it was on my IBM PCjr. Maybe a later PC. Might still have the program. I was rummaging around in the basement and found a box with some PCjr optional accessories still unopened in their original packaging. I'll save them in case Frank and Mike from American Pickers stop by some day.<br /><br />Here's a pretty love song from 1980 that many of you will recognize: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObG48PZHU2k" rel="nofollow">Climax Blues Band - I Love You</a>TTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03978803962510303498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54120502778997853982019-02-09T12:10:27.072-06:002019-02-09T12:10:27.072-06:00Woohoo! My best week ever! No, I didn't get a ...Woohoo! My best week ever! No, I didn't get a Saturday without cheating, but had to check out only two items--everything else just fell into place. And I did pretty well on every day this week. Totally enjoyable puzzle, Greg--many thanks! I laughed out loud when I got LINES for 'Waiters' (of course thought of restaurants) and ROB for 'Not take well.' It's moments like this that make puzzles so much fun. Never heard of KLYMAXX and checked it three times to make sure the across words verified it. Also great commentary, Husker Gary--many thanks for that too. So Ruth's name wasn't BABE? <br /><br />Happy Birthday, Splynter, hope you have a great day.<br /><br />And nice to see you checking in, Krijo.<br /><br />Have a great weekend, everybody!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570695193695039956noreply@blogger.com