"What Not To Do" - March 27, 2020
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Re: "What Not To Do" - March 27, 2020
I only finished the Thursday puzzle this afternoon and it took me nearly an hour to do the Monday puzzle. Of course I was completely lost at sea with this week's contest.
I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.
Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)
I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.
Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)
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Oh... and the Pens definitely would have won the Stanley Cup this year.LittleGood wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:50 pmI only finished the Thursday puzzle this afternoon and it took me nearly an hour to do the Monday puzzle. Of course I was completely lost at sea with this week's contest.
I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.
Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)
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nope, the Blues were set to repeat, sorry to have to pick a fight during this time of distancing.
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Social distancing getting you down? Here's how one person spent his/her time: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=132720624734316LittleGood wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:50 pmI only finished the Thursday puzzle this afternoon and it took me nearly an hour to do the Monday puzzle. Of course I was completely lost at sea with this week's contest.
I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.
Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)
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I didn’t like this puzzle. Glad I didn’t spend much time on it.
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This.
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Beat the previous record ("Then and Now" / Wonder Twins) by 50 posts. Combination of controversial meta, sheltering in place and influx of new members after the recent WSJ article.
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darn right!LittleGood wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:52 pm
Oh... and the Pens definitely would have won the Stanley Cup this year.
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You got the right state, but the wrong city.Head scratcher wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:31 amdarn right!LittleGood wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:52 pm
Oh... and the Pens definitely would have won the Stanley Cup this year.
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I will put in a claim for the Bruins as they have the best record in the NHLOGuyDave wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:25 amYou got the right state, but the wrong city.Head scratcher wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:31 amdarn right!LittleGood wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:52 pm
Oh... and the Pens definitely would have won the Stanley Cup this year.
But since there is no playoff, the Stanley Cup should be awarded to them.
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I was a Mathematics major at CMU. Actually, I began there when it was Carnegie Institute Of Technology. The Mathematics department was part of the Engineering school. Between my junior and senior years, the name changed to Carnegie Mellon University. My graduation diploma states that I graduated from Carnegie Institute Of Technology of Carnegie Mellon University. Andrew Carnegie was definitely a founder of the university and manufacturing, and donated the libraries! "My Heart Is In The Work!"LittleGood wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:50 pmI only finished the Thursday puzzle this afternoon and it took me nearly an hour to do the Monday puzzle. Of course I was completely lost at sea with this week's contest.
I have always considered myself to be an introvert, but I think this social distancing its starting to dull me a bit.
Moot point: I was an English major at CMU, and Carnegie was definitely a founder (a person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry)
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Did we hear the total number of submissions and correct answers from Mike this week? I didn't see it if we did.
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Not yet. Mike Miller's email must have gone to my spam filter

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Hello!
This was a tricky one! We had 1587 entries, and only 36% correct, a good deal lower than usual. So if you were among the solvers stumped by this one, you had lots of company (including me... though I was impressed Matt figured out a way to thematically weave our current topsy-turvy life into a crossword contest).
Big turnout for ADMONITION (that 'MO' was tantalizing, and the word seemed so appropriate) with 203! And another 201 for DISTANCING (another 10-letter word on everyone's minds). I defer to you Muggles as to whether those qualify as Pageants.
Also DIRECTIVES (27), ADMONITORY (11), INJUNCTION (8), DISRESPECT (7) and several others.
Congrats to this week's winner, Adam Breech of San Rafael, Calif. Stay safe, solvers!
This was a tricky one! We had 1587 entries, and only 36% correct, a good deal lower than usual. So if you were among the solvers stumped by this one, you had lots of company (including me... though I was impressed Matt figured out a way to thematically weave our current topsy-turvy life into a crossword contest).
Big turnout for ADMONITION (that 'MO' was tantalizing, and the word seemed so appropriate) with 203! And another 201 for DISTANCING (another 10-letter word on everyone's minds). I defer to you Muggles as to whether those qualify as Pageants.
Also DIRECTIVES (27), ADMONITORY (11), INJUNCTION (8), DISRESPECT (7) and several others.
Congrats to this week's winner, Adam Breech of San Rafael, Calif. Stay safe, solvers!
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Wouldn't it be fun if we "founding" members got a star by our name or something?
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