tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post8632367015324488221..comments2024-03-28T18:45:22.098-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Wednesday, April 13 2011, Michael BlakeZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37247762328134713992011-04-14T01:56:53.141-05:002011-04-14T01:56:53.141-05:00Nolo Contendere is a legal term that comes from th...Nolo Contendere is a legal term that comes from the Latin for "I do not wish to contend." It is also referred to as a plea of no contest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-20833929476910479342011-04-13T21:54:01.992-05:002011-04-13T21:54:01.992-05:00fermatprime, I'm so glad you mentioned how muc...fermatprime, I'm so glad you mentioned how much you're enjoying "The Good Wife". I'd been watching it and enjoyed it, but it's fallen to the bottom of my "must see" list. So right now, I have 20 episodes on my DVR and was considering deleting them all! I guess I'll hold out a while longer and hope to find the time to get into it again.<br /><br />Mom speaks out, I had to check your profile to see if you lived anywhere near me. I'm in desperate need of a good landscaper...<br /><br />eddyB, thanks for the notice about a new Janet Evanovich book coming out!<br /><br />One of my favorites today was 'Curl beneficiary' BICEPS was a little disappointing. I was hoping for a miracle cure for annoyingly straight hair, other than moving away from the Humidity Capital...<br /><br />Sallie, that was interesting about the time delay when there's hearing loss. I never heard that stated before, although I've seen it happen often.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347232302896024104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53356214896026538362011-04-13T21:40:30.984-05:002011-04-13T21:40:30.984-05:00To EddyB: Appreciate your come-back on "Atla...To EddyB: Appreciate your come-back on "Atlas Shrugged" and Ayn Rand aka Alisa Rosenbaum. I probably knew that at one time, but that's a while ago. I only remembered the Russian background and the ten years to write the book. Anyhow, it was interesting and a good lesson in political and economic philosophies.<br /><br />AbejoAbejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318111258011554517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22817023961999223192011-04-13T20:40:26.012-05:002011-04-13T20:40:26.012-05:00Good night everyone.
I enjoyed most of the puzzle...Good night everyone.<br /><br />I enjoyed most of the puzzle today - all that I got, that is.<br /><br />Same comments as have already been made and same errors.<br /><br />I shall be gone most likely until Easter<br /> in that we are going to Northern Alabama to DH's son who is an ENT and sells me hearing aids at cost. I am almost deaf without them. Maybe a new set this trip. I surely do appreciate them.<br />Also wanted to say that a hearing loss means that it takes longer for one's brain to process what you hear. Often a second after a,"Pardon me?" I will understand what was just said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34329276575146440752011-04-13T20:27:37.090-05:002011-04-13T20:27:37.090-05:00@Fermat, I have to play with random players as I, ...@Fermat, I have to play with random players as I, too, take no prisoners. Many players just resign after a certain point. Frustrating! <br />There is one person I soft pedal with so we can keep playing and it's a relative!!! Ha! Ha!<br /><br />Where are you, Lemonade714?????<br /><br />I'm out.Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21785158561322808632011-04-13T19:06:28.604-05:002011-04-13T19:06:28.604-05:00Hello again!
Frenchie--you are so lucky to be abl...Hello again!<br /><br />Frenchie--you are so lucky to be able to play Scrabble. No one will play with me any more. (I am pretty good at it. Serious dearth of friends too now.)<br /><br />Eddy--I really like Evanovitch's Plum too! (Not so much the other books.) NCIS has much humor and outstanding actors. I save this show for a day when there is nothing interesting available.<br /><br />Spitzboov--thanks for GetHuman link. There was once a similar site, which disappeared too soon. One must therefore save contents of this one soon, I imagine.fermatprimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391014624435192426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75829282872760973572011-04-13T19:05:25.137-05:002011-04-13T19:05:25.137-05:00"Please hold, your call is important to us, b..."Please hold, your call is important to us, blah blah blah".<br /><br />After the umpteenth time of hearing that I'm ready to climb the walls. Patience is not one of my virtues... if I have any of those. But what really irks me is waiting and waiting and THEN getting a "leave a voicemail" message.Grumpy 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02194375320149174361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-4537043188318295572011-04-13T18:39:26.541-05:002011-04-13T18:39:26.541-05:00MB, et al, nice day at the puzzle! I am blogging l...MB, et al, nice day at the puzzle! I am blogging late because I played 36 holes today before a cold front came through which will turn our weather upside down for a few days.<br /><br />Musings-<br />-I thought the MAIL/JAIL ending was the theme. Fat lotta good that did me!<br />-I was baling hay on July 20, 1969 when Neil greeted us from 246,000 miles away.<br />-My first date was a hayrack ride where I dropped our hot dogs into the bonfire. She dumped me and I spent time talking to the horse. Smooooooth! <br />-Marge, Huskerville is looking forward to engaging the classier Big 10 as well! Husker fans are the tops when it comes to good manners. They applaud all opposing teams when they walk off the field, win or lose.<br />-INVOICEMAILJAIL we refer to as, “I’m on ignore!” while waiting!<br />-Hockey does not resonate here in the flatlands. It is so cool to watch in person!Husker Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630142978627240047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-48203220193192960832011-04-13T18:11:31.317-05:002011-04-13T18:11:31.317-05:00I've enjoyed all of the voice mail comments. A...I've enjoyed all of the voice mail comments. Among other services, I install and program vmail systems.<br /><br />I've never heard of JAIL, it's always been HELL for me. Sorry MichaelBlake. (Thanks for commenting!)<br /><br />MB: I feel your pain. Schools are always the hardest to program. No one wants to be "0". And no one can make them be "0". Sometimes I just pick the logical person and do it.Seldom Seenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552098012158588852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-18138133640529023292011-04-13T17:52:47.400-05:002011-04-13T17:52:47.400-05:00HOla Everyone, Like Jeannie, I did the puzzle whil...HOla Everyone, Like Jeannie, I did the puzzle while eating my lunch. It went together pretty quickly, except for having to look up Skye/Ione, and Birch/Thora. <br /><br />I had Rats, as in ratting on someone for Gabs, and that caused a problem for a while in the NE corner. I did like the new clueing for St.LO. We see that answer quite a bit.<br /><br />I had all of the theme answers, but the meaning of the theme eluded me. Thanks Melissa B. for a great writeup. <br /><br />My favorite clues today were Hitching post/Altar, and Curl Beneficiary/Biceps. <br /><br />So nice of you to stop by Michael Blake. We always like hearing from the contructors. It makes our next puzzle from you a bit more personal.Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116766478313653724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56340458302312267802011-04-13T17:51:38.451-05:002011-04-13T17:51:38.451-05:00Hi.
Busy day tomorrow - Bank,store,PO and pharm. ...Hi.<br /><br />Busy day tomorrow - Bank,store,PO and pharm. Jill is flying back from PA on a SW 737. Fingers are crossed.<br /><br />Watched last night's NCIS this afternoon. Getting interesting.<br /><br />7D reminded me to preorder Evanovich's latest Stephanie Plum novel.<br /><br />Think that the rain is over for today.<br /><br />A new ARI for Tin. Ayn Rand Institute.<br /><br />Going out to look for a wheel chair.<br /><br />Take careeddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37967062531508138382011-04-13T17:07:17.879-05:002011-04-13T17:07:17.879-05:00Do you'll realize how many proper names were i...Do you'll realize how many proper names were in today's puzzle? 15 counting U-Haul which I didn't get. Knew: Omar,Gama,Alec,Beth,Errol,Gobi,(ProF)Plum,& Lil Abner.<br />Didn't know:<br />Ione,Niobe,St.Lo,Adia,Thora,<br />Hilda, & U-Haul. <br />Obviously presented some problems.sherrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81984011517608502602011-04-13T16:53:29.411-05:002011-04-13T16:53:29.411-05:00Thank you, Michael Blake, for joining us. That is...Thank you, Michael Blake, for joining us. That is such a treat when a constructor posts!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53144240939545926692011-04-13T16:48:14.901-05:002011-04-13T16:48:14.901-05:00TGreat puzzle, thanks, Mr. Blake.
My Latin is rus...TGreat puzzle, thanks, Mr. Blake. <br />My Latin is rusty but I think that nolo means no contest. <br />I _never_ get the theme! It all looks like words to me until I get finished. Sometimes the theme emerges, but often it doesn't until I read this blog. <br />The Brazilian tornado has gone home. We miss her, but will welcome a good night's sleep.<br />The weather is beautiful today. I even planted a few flowers. For me, that is a miracle, since I don't really enjoy yard work. We have a great landscaper who loves doing it all. That is a bonus for me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940853560320683369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-13401069317693803772011-04-13T16:37:40.552-05:002011-04-13T16:37:40.552-05:00Hi all,
Haven't been able to post last two day...Hi all,<br />Haven't been able to post last two days. I have enjoyed the puzzles (Mon,Tues, Wed.) this week but my brain had a harder time with them than you all seem to. Yesterday I was most amused by the hearing aid discussion. My DH may need one and today was the day he (We) went to get the info.<br /><br />Husker-I am looking forward to the rivalry with Nebraska in the big ten.I think our Wisconsin Badgers first home game this year is with your team.<br /><br />I didn't care for the amusing answer that had jail in it. If you have ever had someone in that place, with an ex wife continuing to bring false charges and they believe her because she's a woman. Sorry, enough of that.<br /><br />Spitzboov and Michael Blake,thanks for the 'Get a human'site- I had a round with that kind of call yesterday about a medication. <br /><br />Melissa B, great writeup.<br />MargeMargehttp://Marge32@centurytel.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7288329687512906492011-04-13T16:06:15.774-05:002011-04-13T16:06:15.774-05:00michael, great to see you drop in, always so nice ...michael, great to see you drop in, always so nice to see constructors. i did see the other michael blake, along with a few others - but if you add 'crossword' to the search it weeds those all out.<br /><br />creature, chi-chi pronounced with a hard ch (like cheek) is mexican slang for breasts.<br /><br />splynter, i thought the same thing, but maybe it's just us.<br /><br />lois, i questioned the futon/store thing too ... clear ayes's link makes more sense.<br /><br />dudley, yep - a decidedly different atmosphere. it's hard to get too stressed when oil is involved ...melissa beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617567775900623609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-26748264886309641812011-04-13T15:34:29.433-05:002011-04-13T15:34:29.433-05:00Thanks, everyone, for solving my puzzle and taking...Thanks, everyone, for solving my puzzle and taking time to comment! All of us would like to avoid VOICE MAIL JAIL (or HELL, as some have insisted), so let me offer this gift to those who don't already know about it: a website called gethuman.com has helped me reach actual people in record time, allowing me to spend more time on productive activities like solving (and occasionally making) crosswords. As John Hodgman would say, "You're welcome!"<br /><br />Melissa, thank you for a lovely writeup. I'm amazed at what you unearthed about me. I usually say I'm safe from Google searches, because a different Michael Blake wrote "Dances With Wolves" and any references to me end up on about the fifth screen of results. But you did better!<br /><br />MichaelMichaelBlakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08584896874401557009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69131281272150174372011-04-13T15:13:20.219-05:002011-04-13T15:13:20.219-05:00Hello Puzzlers - For the NTH time, I forgot that P...Hello Puzzlers - For the NTH time, I forgot that PIUS isn't spelled pious when it's a pope's name. Bollixed up the equatorial region with that. Didn't know what ADIA was, but at the time I was surrounded by younger people who (a) knew right away, and (b) were shocked that I didn't.<br /><br />Thanks for clarifying everything, M. Bee. I gather that you had some sort of high-tech job before going to work at a chi-chi, foo-foo spa; the latter sounds more wholesome!Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72268029178152212422011-04-13T14:57:34.358-05:002011-04-13T14:57:34.358-05:00Hi Group,
Good job Melissa Bee!
@Dennis, LOL abo...Hi Group,<br />Good job Melissa Bee! <br />@Dennis, LOL about piist.<br />I love Scrabble and play it every day!<br />@Grumpy 1, I like the option of being called back. At first, I didn't trust it, but then found it pretty efficient.<br />@Argyle, sexy visual! Achu!!!<br />@Splynter, agreed, bolt going into washer was irksome.<br />I don't know about other places, but it is a beautiful day here! A relief to the Tornados we weathered in Florida...I was there for 2 weeks.Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121204927549427122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70958442143239111072011-04-13T14:28:55.022-05:002011-04-13T14:28:55.022-05:00Lois, I think the FUTON Michael Blake was referrin...Lois, I think the FUTON Michael Blake was referring to is the the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futon" rel="nofollow">Japanese bedding</a> rather than the western style couch.<br /><br />BTW, when Melissa added a link for 32A HOOTS, there was another video of a spectacular great horned owl named Lois <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjoA0a4n2Rw&feature=relmfu" rel="nofollow">doing her thing</a>...mistress of all she surveys...just like another Lois we know.<br /><br />Tooth PICK accident: I now look before I leap. Quite a few years ago, I sneaked up behind GAH, and leaned around to give him a big surprise kiss. I was surprised!! He had a toothpick in his mouth and inadvertently stabbed me in the chin. Luckily it didn't go in too far, but it was definitely stuck in my chin and bled when I pulled it out. OUCH!!Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-69586342893128308582011-04-13T13:04:43.689-05:002011-04-13T13:04:43.689-05:00Morning, all,
Just saying 'hi' as I have e...Morning, all,<br />Just saying 'hi' as I have errands to do. Finished the puzzle, got the theme(for once) and all the theme entries. Avery nice semi-easy Wednesday workout. <br /><br />Seeya later.dodohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118973969033979741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7210738736123986302011-04-13T12:53:21.377-05:002011-04-13T12:53:21.377-05:00This was a fun way to spend my lunch hour. It was...This was a fun way to spend my lunch hour. It was just right for a Wednesday with a nice theme and some fresh clueing. I must admit I did have to hit the G-spot for Gama even though I did have the Ga…other than that perp help included Niobe and Thora. If Melissa hadn’t linked the picture of the snow man, I would still be scratching my head wondering how snow was “white man’s make-up. Cute. I wanted keno for bingo relative but of course that wouldn’t fit. Favorites today were: “it may be put in a washer” – bolt; and “curl beneficiary” – biceps. I am a little disappointed there wasn’t a link though:(<br /><br />It’s a nice sunny day in the mid-fifties here today. I’ll take it!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901963533031920633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-81894868380977572532011-04-13T12:47:01.895-05:002011-04-13T12:47:01.895-05:00For me, another fabulous singer Alison Krauss is t...For me, another fabulous singer <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvkpx-1RqRI&feature=related" rel="nofollow">Alison Krauss</a> is the perfect accompaniment for this poem. <br /><br /><b>I Am in Need of Music</b><br /><br />I am in need of music that would flow<br />Over my fretful, feeling fingertips,<br />Over my bitter-tainted, trembling lips,<br />With melody, deep, clear, and liquid-slow.<br />Oh, for the healing swaying, old and low,<br />Of some song sung to rest the tired dead,<br />A song to fall like water on my head,<br />And over quivering limbs, dream flushed to glow!<br /><br />There is a magic made by melody:<br />A spell of rest, and quiet breath, and cool<br />Heart, that sinks through fading colors deep<br />To the subaqueous stillness of the sea,<br />And floats forever in a moon-green pool,<br />Held in the arms of rhythm and of sleep.<br /><br />- Elizabeth BishopClear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-46402592091050156992011-04-13T12:31:45.180-05:002011-04-13T12:31:45.180-05:00Hello.
Comments just disappeared when I pressed P...Hello.<br /><br />Comments just disappeared when I pressed Preview.<br /><br />Abejo. Am RE-reading Atlas Shrugged<br />to check the movie dialog against the book. So far so good. Think the timing of the limited release is funny.<br /><br />Today's puzzle was a speed run.<br /><br />BTW. Ayn Rand's name was Alisa Rosenbaum.<br /><br />fermatprime. Had to deal with Fresno last year when we were audited because of an IRA transfer.<br /><br />Take care.eddyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905272532346939000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-33999651627932442632011-04-13T12:07:08.278-05:002011-04-13T12:07:08.278-05:00fermatprime, I sympathize with your Tax Board deal...fermatprime, I sympathize with your Tax Board dealings. It's been quite a while since we've heard from them, but I know it can be a hassle.<br /><br />I too get several syringes of blood taken every month. It's quite easy with a port, but I wouldn't recommend it :0).<br /><br />Hahtool, I smiled at your QOD. I absolutely agree with Decartes, but what constitutes a good book (or movie, song or TV show) can be very subjective. A great many people think Danielle Steele's romance novels are the best ever. She has sold over 800 million books. That's just an example, not a criticism.<br /><br />Melissa, thanks also for 8D 1998 Sarah McLachlan hit/ADIA link. GAH loves her plaintive voice. He gets all choked up when he sees the ASPCA "Angel" PSA. That is just as much because of the dogs as the singing. Once he has his hearing aids, he'll be able to get even more choked up. I'd better stock up on Kleenex.Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.com