tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post8229528701439723819..comments2024-01-25T10:14:06.567-08:00Comments on L.A. Crossword Confidential: SATURDAY, March 28, 2009 — Robert H. WolfeOrangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-91279759496072862032009-03-29T11:48:00.000-07:002009-03-29T11:48:00.000-07:00wanted WHORL for WHIRL but KEEPYOURSHORTSON wouldn...wanted WHORL for WHIRL but KEEPYOURSHORTSON wouldn't fit.<BR/><BR/>JUJUBE and the entire Sandiego-Tijuana block I particularly like, but I like everything in the south, really.liquid el layhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955796642605260715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-66223061184447151012009-03-29T09:29:00.000-07:002009-03-29T09:29:00.000-07:00I concur in the thanks for explaining why this puz...I concur in the thanks for explaining why this puzzle was so easy. It's funny, because until recently, my perception was the LAT puzzles were getting harder and more interesting, almost as if to keep up with the Sun. And now that the Sun is gone....<BR/><BR/>BTW, the puzzles might be getting easier, but my technological incompetence remains -- no matter how many times and how many ways I try, I can't decode the mystery to setting up a Google account. It claims my email does not match, even though it's actually my Google mail account. Go figure.<BR/><BR/>QuentinCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-39281817996624274732009-03-28T22:43:00.000-07:002009-03-28T22:43:00.000-07:00FYI...BHT is butylated hydroxy toluene and BHA is ...FYI...BHT is butylated hydroxy toluene and BHA is butylated hydroxy anisole. (Thank you biochem 101!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-79859239366366580632009-03-28T20:16:00.000-07:002009-03-28T20:16:00.000-07:00obertb: Editor Rich Norris reports that the easing...obertb: Editor Rich Norris reports that the easing up will be phased out in about a month. I think that'll be plenty of time for the newcomers to the puzzle to get accustomed to things like two-word parts of phrases serving as answers, and just a wee vacation from the usual difficulty level for us long-time solvers.Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433254398377357737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-15223628957830610322009-03-28T16:04:00.000-07:002009-03-28T16:04:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.xyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287781952915413013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-10558743131968927772009-03-28T15:22:00.000-07:002009-03-28T15:22:00.000-07:00@Orange: Thanks for the explanation of why the LAT...@Orange: Thanks for the explanation of why the LAT puzzles have seemed easier of late. I, too, hope they don't remain this way. Today's seemed like about a Wed/Thurs NYT level.obertbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-67758769327525272682009-03-28T14:44:00.000-07:002009-03-28T14:44:00.000-07:00@Anonymous at 8:33 - I left the Detroit Free Press...@Anonymous at 8:33 - I left the Detroit Free Press hard copy at the end of the year and switched to the online NYT. There I found I was good up to Thursday (also Sunday) and I've been doing Friday and Saturday since then. They are challenging but I'm getting better. I then found Rex's blog and now this. So I think it was all for the best. Good luck.Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-87466058755786826082009-03-28T14:18:00.000-07:002009-03-28T14:18:00.000-07:00Sadly, you will forget all those rivers very short...Sadly, you will forget all those rivers very shortly - except the EBRO, ARNO, RUHR, AARE, ELBE, and LENA, which are not going to be ignored, Dan (sorry, channeling "Fatal Attraction" there).<BR/><BR/>rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-35815052657438565022009-03-28T13:13:00.000-07:002009-03-28T13:13:00.000-07:00Not having known initially of EYEOPENERS as for 32...Not having known initially of EYEOPENERS as for 32A "Breakthroughs in therapy,say" I thought of EGOOPENERS.<BR/>As for European short-named rivers, Poland has the Bug; and a fave clue-play to me is ITALY (having the Po River Valley) for "Po-land".JaJaJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695072299606291079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-46532632891579548332009-03-28T12:53:00.000-07:002009-03-28T12:53:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.xyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287781952915413013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-62671165512220356612009-03-28T12:50:00.000-07:002009-03-28T12:50:00.000-07:00As someone who always confuses the rivers, this li...As someone who always confuses the rivers, this list is a godsend. Thanks so much!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146172633099883392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-74320912507255562442009-03-28T12:27:00.000-07:002009-03-28T12:27:00.000-07:00There is a vast government conspiracy covering up ...There is a vast government conspiracy covering up the fact that aliens insert the same word in multiple puzzles. Rex is part of the coverup.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699404861773455504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-52892720397498074632009-03-28T12:19:00.000-07:002009-03-28T12:19:00.000-07:00That should be '99, not '00. Not that it really ma...That should be '99, not '00. Not that it really matters.Rex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-74921029056602496462009-03-28T12:18:00.000-07:002009-03-28T12:18:00.000-07:00Sometimes answers are two words. There's your less...Sometimes answers are two words. There's your lesson. I think I went on at length about parsing yesterday. <BR/><BR/>As for repeat words in puzzles appearing on the same day - complete and utter coincidence. There is no explanation.<BR/><BR/>@LSA grad 82, I got my Ph.D. from UM in '00 - lived in AA for eight years.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>RPRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-82712148107782354272009-03-28T11:58:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:58:00.000-07:00The same answers appear in same day puzzles more ...The same answers appear in same day puzzles more often than one would ever think. I would like to know why/how??Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-53149270111295900772009-03-28T11:49:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:49:00.000-07:00@chefbea: I'm not embarassed to say that I try to ...@chefbea: I'm not embarassed to say that I try to stay away from those BHT's as much as possible!<BR/><BR/>Very smooth puzzle, which I had to do online since husband is doing tax work on the computer with the printer. I like it ok, but I always notice that I've missed clues and answers because I start with the downs, then do the acrosses. Sometimes a pity.<BR/><BR/>Odd that there are two of the same answers in the NYT and LAT puzzles, although one is clued differently.<BR/><BR/>It's so sad to see our newspapers shrink and disappear. Especially with a journalist in the family.....machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794371617847975218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-54490614821086416752009-03-28T11:40:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:40:00.000-07:00Rex-You grad from UM right? Then you will be glad...Rex-<BR/>You grad from UM right? Then you will be glad to know the AA News will no longer exist come June. I am very glad I started reading the NYT about 3 yrs ago. I hope they aren't going under!<BR/>LSA Grad 1982Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-92000242603773720202009-03-28T11:35:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:35:00.000-07:00I've been reading both blogs about the LATimes puz...I've been reading both blogs about the LATimes puzzle. It's great, Orange, that you're explaining basic 'crosswordese,' but from what I read over there, those solvers are plenty used to them, as long as the clues keep repeating word for word!<BR/>What they seem to have a little trouble with is the two-word answers, which completely surprises them. So a lesson about them (somehow!) would make a nice blog explanation from you, the Expert.<BR/>Just a thought.SaminMiamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-84362003255820740672009-03-28T11:19:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:19:00.000-07:00I just realized: Ren is in both puzzles today. Ve...I just realized: Ren is in both puzzles today. Very popular dog.chefbeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195945085405126511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-31316160131470730542009-03-28T11:13:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:13:00.000-07:00yep, it's definitely gotten easier this week. i se...yep, it's definitely gotten easier this week. i set personal bests for monday, friday, and saturday. not sure if that's a bad thing. this one was a pretty smooth solve... good thing i didn't actually need to know NGOR or BHT.Joonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825085755390339668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-31239192808980505682009-03-28T10:37:00.000-07:002009-03-28T10:37:00.000-07:00Great puzzle, but it sure felt like an early-in-th...Great puzzle, but it sure felt like an early-in-the-week offering. I hope the Saturday LA Times isn't going to be this easy every weekend now - I always look forward to the tougher themeless puzzles each weekend and it would be disappointing if any of them were made less challenging.John Reidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-7399764918780245282009-03-28T09:34:00.000-07:002009-03-28T09:34:00.000-07:00I just Cant resist this,"And the BEET goes on...."...I just Cant resist this,<BR/><BR/>"And the BEET goes on...."<BR/><BR/> Apologies to Sonny and CherJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-47567081035910511992009-03-28T09:28:00.000-07:002009-03-28T09:28:00.000-07:00KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON, Badir.It was the SE ARAM/ATEN ...KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON, Badir.<BR/><BR/>It was the SE ARAM/ATEN area that slowed me down.<BR/><BR/>Nice job. I'm sure it won't be the last time.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699404861773455504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-43251958725585760482009-03-28T09:07:00.000-07:002009-03-28T09:07:00.000-07:00@Crosscan,I beat you, I beat you, I beat you!!! S...@Crosscan,<BR/><BR/>I beat you, I beat you, I beat you!!! Sorry to be obnoxious and gloat, but since you've beaten me all other 843 times we're been joined in battle, I wanted to savor my 9-second victory on today's _LAT_ puzzle. Savoring... savoring. There. Anyway, great job on toasting me all the other times!Badirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626052240584383873.post-86322269689873004872009-03-28T08:42:00.000-07:002009-03-28T08:42:00.000-07:00@Anon,I feel your pain. This is going to be the bi...@Anon,<BR/><BR/>I feel your pain. This is going to be the big change for xword solvers over the next few years. Traditional outlets will die and people will have to get their puzzles online ... or stop solving. I'm going to do everything I can to encourage the former, but it'll be tough. Hang in there.<BR/><BR/>RP (formerly of Ann Arbor)Rex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.com