tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post1501204436582806256..comments2024-03-29T05:08:37.783-04:00Comments on Rex Parker Does the NYT Crossword Puzzle: Guardian Angel Curtis / SUN 5-27-18 / Bygone Cambodian leader with palindromic name / Query from Judas / Shape of every Baha'i temple / Alias of rapper Sean Combs / Former Nebraska senator JamesRex Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-63939501176458600962018-06-09T14:08:52.213-04:002018-06-09T14:08:52.213-04:00'mericans.. I always look for your posts here....'mericans.. I always look for your posts here. Enjoy your tales very much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477345525489889388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-25233484456385721792018-06-03T18:36:21.701-04:002018-06-03T18:36:21.701-04:00A 21-gun salute is the most commonly recognized of...A 21-gun salute is the most commonly recognized of the customary gun salutes that are performed by the firing of cannons or artillery as a military honor.<br />On Memorial Day, batteries on military installations fire a 21-gun salute to the nation's fallen. As well, batteries at Naval stations and on ships, fire a salute of 21-minute guns and display the ensign at half-mast from 8 a.m. until completion of the salute.[citation needed]<br />Today, a 21-gun salute is rendered on the arrival and departure of the President of the United States; it is fired in concordance with four ruffles and flourishes, which are immediately followed by "Hail to the Chief"—the actual gun salute begins with the first ruffle and flourish, and 'run long' (i.e. the salute concludes after "Hail to the Chief" has ended). A 21-gun salute is also rendered to former U.S. Presidents, foreign Heads of State (or members of a reigning royal family), as well as to Presidents-elect. In such a ceremony, the national anthem of the visiting dignitary's country is played, following the salute.[citation needed]fakt chekkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-46912057635709645862018-06-03T17:11:31.927-04:002018-06-03T17:11:31.927-04:00Twenty-six years in the artillery, from private to...Twenty-six years in the artillery, from private to colonel, and there is usually not 21 guns in a salute. Usually only one battery of six howitzers, and they go down the line, then again, according to the number needed. 11 guns for a one-star. When Hawaii came into the union, a fifty gun salute, from six howitzers. They are probably still cleaning the tubes.William Heymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865367764472218962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-20173054511922104882018-06-03T15:33:48.055-04:002018-06-03T15:33:48.055-04:00A very impressive grid and a medium difficulty mad...A very impressive grid and a medium difficulty made this a pleasurable Sunday outing.<br />Some awkward wording in the clues for the themers, and I wondered why the constructor didn't say, for 106A, "...THEmE answers". Then I saw that JETSON spanned two themers and, I think, saw that it would be impossible to change that. Constructing's gotta be difficult.<br /><br />I liked it and applaud both the idea and the execution.rainforestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56370165025206718372018-06-03T13:49:22.342-04:002018-06-03T13:49:22.342-04:00BTW - I pity the Fu who next appears in a puz clue...BTW - I pity the Fu who next appears in a puz clue.rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-65230092163715876922018-06-03T13:14:34.640-04:002018-06-03T13:14:34.640-04:00Let's see - ATATIME, ONETIME, ONETOOMANY. ISIT...Let's see - ATATIME, ONETIME, ONETOOMANY. ISITI? ITIS. Or AINT. ATNO time call ITA great puz. DIDDY hafta do that stuff? And SCRIES, and DRILY again. USTED TRISTE OESTE. TSK, TSK. Of course, I had the Raiders in the Afc before ATF.<br /><br />My paper did OMIT the u before nite in the SLOGANS clue, so I thought maybe something funny was up there. But NOT.<br /><br />LSATS are for aspiring law students, not D.A.s. Besides, the real BRAINS go into private practice, the others into civil service OCCs.<br /><br />I saw "21 Grams" and CLEA Duvall is nowhere near the top of the credits list. Anyway both of the RITAS earn a yeah baby.<br /><br />TGI over. <br />rondonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-56900812026631695492018-06-03T13:02:16.605-04:002018-06-03T13:02:16.605-04:00It’s a week later here in Charleston, not gonna re...It’s a week later here in Charleston, not gonna read all the comments but....<br /><br />The winning total in blackjack is the highest total, with 21 as the most. As everyone knows. So the answer should be “highest blackjack total” as 21 is the most you can get with busting. But the winner could be anything, 16 could win. <br /><br />Lots of stuff I haven’t seen before ever....Terni, anyone? AnonymousPVXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078186298428497941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-68662973968779777402018-06-03T12:52:07.392-04:002018-06-03T12:52:07.392-04:00Too bad Mr. Chaikin is not one of OFL's friend...Too bad Mr. Chaikin is not one of OFL's friends. He had this offering skewered bigtime--and he didn't deserve it. This was actually one of the cleaner, least-sloggy Sundays in recent memory. There were some stretches in the fill, but at least they were new.<br /><br />So he fudged the language a bit for some of the themers. That's to be expected if you want them to span exactly 21 letters. Give the guy a break. I'd say it was easy-medium for the day. A few spots of hesitation--such as parsing HISPEED, but generally smooth.<br /><br />I liked it; enjoyed doing it. Newcomers are always welcome to the DOD stage; today we honor CLEA Duvall. Birdie--and hey, how about that Tiger? Is he ba-a-ack??spacecraftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-46680580282861941762018-06-03T12:45:39.194-04:002018-06-03T12:45:39.194-04:00SLOB SWILLS CASEOF HAMS
After NEARLY ONETOOMANY I...SLOB SWILLS CASEOF HAMS<br /><br />After NEARLY ONETOOMANY I'll STAREAT RITA'S ELITE BREASTs,<br />IFNOT SMALLAS most any, YET she'll pass the TAVERN'S EYETEST.<br /><br />--- REP. SYDNEY JETSONBurma Shavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-47309359167665866232018-06-03T12:42:44.010-04:002018-06-03T12:42:44.010-04:00Full disclosure - I got all but the ADELE ALBUM, s...Full disclosure - I got all but the ADELE ALBUM, so another horseshoes day for me.<br /><br />As I've oft said, I take @Rex's rants as a kind of Lewis Blackian comedy routine of crosswords. But only when he's funny. Today? Not so much. He sounded dull - much more dull than the puzzle - again, my opin only. <br /><br />And - funny that obscure fill is oft filled in by many as run-of the-mill info. Today, I knew the "obscure" stuff dead on. "cept for CLEA - but STEIRS flashes on the screen every day in reruns. Come on. And SNCC and SLIWA are at least as famous as the latest rapper or 1920's movie star (not to mention Greek gods of toe fungus.) (Or "Urdu for 'I think I left the kettle on.'")<br /><br />Diana, Lady-in-Waiting for CrosswordsDiana,LIWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-65712241714253879592018-06-03T11:11:11.517-04:002018-06-03T11:11:11.517-04:00An RN I knew who worked in a Neuro ICU called all ...An RN I knew who worked in a Neuro ICU called all motorcycles "donorcycles".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-33491379224609289362018-05-28T23:29:45.779-04:002018-05-28T23:29:45.779-04:00Got it.Got it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038002669098155804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-73954193773727757022018-05-28T20:06:35.861-04:002018-05-28T20:06:35.861-04:00STIERS/CLEA were both unknown to me, but 'E...STIERS/CLEA were both unknown to me, but 'E' seemed most likely. kitshefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014225555838850414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-84707484498950559402018-05-28T15:18:49.521-04:002018-05-28T15:18:49.521-04:00Hahaha! Scoops aplenty from Holy Moly!!Hahaha! Scoops aplenty from Holy Moly!!Foamfollowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091642781949920488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-19993529338341531562018-05-28T14:28:50.477-04:002018-05-28T14:28:50.477-04:00Arriving late to the comments, but for what it'...Arriving late to the comments, but for what it's worth, loved @Larry Gilstrap's comments, also @puzzle hoarder, and also loved the interplay between LHS888 and her responders. Nice to see a non-confrontational exchange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-2306448103375311882018-05-28T08:16:56.307-04:002018-05-28T08:16:56.307-04:00A) I have done so a few times; and
B) I’m not a...A) I have done so a few times; and<br /><br />B) I’m not a constructor, so your premise is bogus. The Hermit Philosopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543865470170046747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-29824710571722054292018-05-28T03:01:47.787-04:002018-05-28T03:01:47.787-04:00@LHS 888 - Appreciated your gracious post.@LHS 888 - Appreciated your gracious post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-47602011108466843852018-05-27T21:15:18.979-04:002018-05-27T21:15:18.979-04:0087A isn't accurate. 21 in Blackjack is not alw...87A isn't accurate. 21 in Blackjack is not always a winning total, as it could be a push (if you get 21 without having Blackjack and the dealer does the same).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12918708275911854653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-8987497500877378352018-05-27T21:07:52.935-04:002018-05-27T21:07:52.935-04:00@anon/6:55
You claim youre not imposing avirtue te...@anon/6:55<br />You claim youre not imposing avirtue test, then apply one. That is since tbe rider didnt wear a helmet society has no interest , or at least obligation, to care for the numbskull. <br /><br />then you didn't vote for Trump or the other right wingers? yes?? it doesn't work if the majority are required to be generous and the minority are greedy. it is said that we can't legislate morality, but bailing out the stupid and greedy is just that. don't wear a helmet, you own your injuries. you can't have it both ways. Mill, btw, was a classic liberal. not a Trumpista, in whose era we now live. if we allow numbskulls to reproduce, what happens to the species?Banana Diaquirinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-70144036902320196662018-05-27T20:54:17.253-04:002018-05-27T20:54:17.253-04:00Hi, Y'all
I thought Sunday puzz...Hi, Y'all<br /> <br /><br /> I thought Sunday puzzle were supposed to be FUN and ENJOYABLE. This one was Neither!<br /><br /> Bye.Big Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-19657151483987947032018-05-27T20:43:21.212-04:002018-05-27T20:43:21.212-04:00Hey, Stuart Showalter, sorry that Rex didn’t like ...Hey, Stuart Showalter, sorry that Rex didn’t like your puzzle once, but the bee in your bonnet would be less obvious if you ever ever ever ever ever posted when Rex liked a puzzle. Just as an FYICato Rosenbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554247186832393788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72194204769561246002018-05-27T20:22:09.400-04:002018-05-27T20:22:09.400-04:00Hey All !
No one has mentioned that complete rotat...Hey All !<br />No one has mentioned that complete rotational symmetry of todays puz. Yep, up/down, left/right. Neat looking grid, and cool to see. (For me, anyway.)<br /><br />Sure there's dreck, but willing to let it slide for such a nice 21-packed-theme. All puzs have some dreck. It's tough not to. Maybe a PB1 themeless puz might not have any, or maybe a Barry Silk. (Whatever happened to him?) But, normally, there will be some. Just sayin'. :-)<br /><br />Wonder how many states and/or countries Andrew searched for for the 1A clue? A LOAD? Har.<br /><br />Knew ENGRAMs from Star Trek Next Generations Data. That one scene from that one movie, you know, "I seem to be missing some memory ENGRAMs" Geordi opens his palm with three or four computer bits. "Ah, there they are."<br /><br />TEN LB GOOFS<br />RooMonster<br />DarrinV<br /><br />RooMonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103892151115549684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-44139122774913042942018-05-27T19:48:01.951-04:002018-05-27T19:48:01.951-04:00Did not finish: I was done in by the crossing of E...Did not finish: I was done in by the crossing of ENGRAM and SCRIES. John Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047928764479969201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-53154312031154668882018-05-27T19:35:20.633-04:002018-05-27T19:35:20.633-04:00@Stanley Hudson ... Hear! Hear! re Frankl's &q...@Stanley Hudson ... Hear! Hear! re Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning". His book moved me in a way that very few have.sanfranman59https://www.blogger.com/profile/15118732156312301425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35115061.post-72135116569850512082018-05-27T18:55:40.926-04:002018-05-27T18:55:40.926-04:00Banana,
You claim youre not imposing avirtue test,...Banana,<br />You claim youre not imposing avirtue test, then apply one. That is since tbe rider didnt wear a helmet society has no interest , or at least obligation, to care for the numbskull. <br />I see it different tban you and john sfuart mill. I say the injured deserve care. Tbat includes treating smokers w lung cancer, drinkers w cirhosos, and mltor yclists witb head trauma.<br />Im fully aware of the economic models you cite. They dont apply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com