Okay, so let's get right to this week's conundrums.
TRIVIA TIME
October 2 marked the 5oth anniversary of the original Twilight Zone, created and hosted by Rod Serling. Your question is: What was the title of the very first episode ever aired?
THE LETTER SHUFFLE
Figure out the two five letter words hinted at in the clue below, and then rearrange the letters in them to get the overall answer. Ready?
In this day and age, a cheap executor of a funds program might be considered this.
The results will appear next weekend. But for now, let's open THE ANSWER BOX and see what the September 26's Puzzle Corner brought us.
TRIVIA TIME
The Mugwumps were an early name for The Mamas and The Papas.
COMMON BONDS
Although decades apart, both Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea and Alien Nation were movies before they were adapted into TV series.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
THE SUNDAY FUNNIES: SEPTEMBER 27, 2009
Hello Everybody! Ms. Waxy Dragon here.
This weekend, I thought we'd take a break and just go over some classic material.
Anyone up for a few "Knock, Knock" jokes?
Knock, knock.
Who's There?
Ashe.
Ashe who?
Bless you!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Nobel.
Nobel who?
There is no bell, that's why I knocked!
Knock, knock.
Who's There?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in and you'll find out!
Knock-knock.
Who's there?
Tank.
Tank Who?
You're welcome!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
I'm fine. Hawaii you?
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you even going to open the door!
And I'll be back next weekend with more Sunday Funnies.
Have a great week everyone!-wd.
This weekend, I thought we'd take a break and just go over some classic material.
Anyone up for a few "Knock, Knock" jokes?
Knock, knock.
Who's There?
Ashe.
Ashe who?
Bless you!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Nobel.
Nobel who?
There is no bell, that's why I knocked!
Knock, knock.
Who's There?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in and you'll find out!
Knock-knock.
Who's there?
Tank.
Tank Who?
You're welcome!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
I'm fine. Hawaii you?
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you even going to open the door!
And I'll be back next weekend with more Sunday Funnies.
Have a great week everyone!-wd.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2009
*Fall officially began with the autumnal equinox September 21st.
*The G20 summit is being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania over the weekend of September 26 as representatives from the top 20 global economies discuss the current financial situations.
*Security and safety concerns may prevent the Guantanamo Bay prison from closing by its original projected date.
*The United Nations is questioning Iran's fledgling nuclear arms development.
In Entertainment news:
*The Emmys were handed out September 20th. Amongst the winners were Mad Men for best drama series and 30 Rock for best comedy series.
*The Beautiful Life on the CW network becomes the first causality of the 2009 season, being canceled after only two episodes.
In Sports:
*While the high school, college, and professional football seasons are getting under way in earnest, Major League Baseball is entering the last week of its regular season. The National League Central's Saint Louis Cardinals are the only team as of September 26th to confirm their play off position by winning their division; although the Los Angels Dodgers, Boston Red Sox (as the American League wild card), and the New York Yankees look highly probable at this point. The remainder of the playoff picture is unconfirmed at this point.
Depending upon the outcome of the final week, the post season competition is tentatively scheduled to begin October 6.
For more news at any time, just scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of the screen.
*The G20 summit is being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania over the weekend of September 26 as representatives from the top 20 global economies discuss the current financial situations.
*Security and safety concerns may prevent the Guantanamo Bay prison from closing by its original projected date.
*The United Nations is questioning Iran's fledgling nuclear arms development.
In Entertainment news:
*The Emmys were handed out September 20th. Amongst the winners were Mad Men for best drama series and 30 Rock for best comedy series.
*The Beautiful Life on the CW network becomes the first causality of the 2009 season, being canceled after only two episodes.
In Sports:
*While the high school, college, and professional football seasons are getting under way in earnest, Major League Baseball is entering the last week of its regular season. The National League Central's Saint Louis Cardinals are the only team as of September 26th to confirm their play off position by winning their division; although the Los Angels Dodgers, Boston Red Sox (as the American League wild card), and the New York Yankees look highly probable at this point. The remainder of the playoff picture is unconfirmed at this point.
Depending upon the outcome of the final week, the post season competition is tentatively scheduled to begin October 6.
For more news at any time, just scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of the screen.
THE PUZZLE CORNER: SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
Everyone knows what to expect in these posts. so let's get right to it, shall we?
TRIVIA TIME
Who were the Mugwumps?
COMMON BONDS
The following have something in common. What is it?
{Alien Nation, Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea}
The answers will appear next weekend.
But now, let's look in THE ANSWER BOX for the results from September 19, 2009.
COMMON BONDS
The fact that both Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch had animated versions of their respective series was the answer I was originally looking for. But it has been pointed out to me that actress Natalie Schafer starred on one (Gilligan's Island) and had a guest appearance on the other (The Brady Bunch) so that is acceptable too.
REBUS
Get it in writing.
TRIVIA TIME
Who were the Mugwumps?
COMMON BONDS
The following have something in common. What is it?
{Alien Nation, Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea}
The answers will appear next weekend.
But now, let's look in THE ANSWER BOX for the results from September 19, 2009.
COMMON BONDS
The fact that both Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch had animated versions of their respective series was the answer I was originally looking for. But it has been pointed out to me that actress Natalie Schafer starred on one (Gilligan's Island) and had a guest appearance on the other (The Brady Bunch) so that is acceptable too.
REBUS
Get it in writing.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
THE SUNDAY FUNNIES: SEPTEMBER 20, 2009
Hello Everybody! Ms. Waxy Dragon here.
Last Sunday, I gave Fido the forum to speak about the difficulties dogs encounter living with humans.
This weekend, Cleo speaks for the cats.
Salutations!
Now where should I begin? I could start about taking us to the vet. Don't get me wrong, if we're sick we definitely want medical treatment. But trying to squeeze us into those little boxes that are laughingly called 'Cat Carriers'? Don't you realize that maybe the reason we don't want to go in them first place is because we get claustrophobic being confined in such a small space!
Yet first and foremost, I must point out a glaring error of assumption humanity has been under for generations. One does not "own" a cat. One has the privilege of living with one of the finer specimens of the animal kingdom.
But what about when said "owner" comes home from work and does not want to spend time with us? A lot of you are more interested in the television or that funny device with all the buttons, although I must admit that if I ever find that mouse you claim to use with it, I'll be more than happy to show you what you are really supposed to do with that rodent!
Anyway, your faithful furry companion has been cooped up at home alone all day and it seems that the last thing on your mind is spending time with us! That is just wrong!
Then you have the nerve to complain about the stink in the litter box! You do remember I'm a cat, right? If you didn't want me to go in one specific place, either teach me how to use that porcelain object you do or else don't complain about having to clean my box!
And sometimes when you decide to pet us, but we are sound asleep at the time, so is it any wonder why we start hissing and growling about being woken up? I can tell you from first paw experience that my "owner" is never bright eyed and bushy tailed first thing in the morning.
Yet I have to stop and ask you folks one question straight out: what is it with all the gibberish you spout sometimes? Cats are an intelligent species, not new born babies. Don't you realize that all the "ga-ga goo-goo" baby talk is beneath both of us!
Thank you Cleo.
And we'll be back next weekend with more Sunday Funnies!-wd
Last Sunday, I gave Fido the forum to speak about the difficulties dogs encounter living with humans.
This weekend, Cleo speaks for the cats.
Salutations!
Now where should I begin? I could start about taking us to the vet. Don't get me wrong, if we're sick we definitely want medical treatment. But trying to squeeze us into those little boxes that are laughingly called 'Cat Carriers'? Don't you realize that maybe the reason we don't want to go in them first place is because we get claustrophobic being confined in such a small space!
Yet first and foremost, I must point out a glaring error of assumption humanity has been under for generations. One does not "own" a cat. One has the privilege of living with one of the finer specimens of the animal kingdom.
But what about when said "owner" comes home from work and does not want to spend time with us? A lot of you are more interested in the television or that funny device with all the buttons, although I must admit that if I ever find that mouse you claim to use with it, I'll be more than happy to show you what you are really supposed to do with that rodent!
Anyway, your faithful furry companion has been cooped up at home alone all day and it seems that the last thing on your mind is spending time with us! That is just wrong!
Then you have the nerve to complain about the stink in the litter box! You do remember I'm a cat, right? If you didn't want me to go in one specific place, either teach me how to use that porcelain object you do or else don't complain about having to clean my box!
And sometimes when you decide to pet us, but we are sound asleep at the time, so is it any wonder why we start hissing and growling about being woken up? I can tell you from first paw experience that my "owner" is never bright eyed and bushy tailed first thing in the morning.
Yet I have to stop and ask you folks one question straight out: what is it with all the gibberish you spout sometimes? Cats are an intelligent species, not new born babies. Don't you realize that all the "ga-ga goo-goo" baby talk is beneath both of us!
Thank you Cleo.
And we'll be back next weekend with more Sunday Funnies!-wd
Saturday, September 19, 2009
THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2009
With all the concerns abound about Health Care Reform, unemployment, the economy, and the ongoing military actions overseas; here's a brief look at some other events of the past week.
*A happy Rosh Hashanah for those who believe that today is the start of year 5770 year.
*After their flubs over the past weekend, some are now joking that Kanye West and Serena Williams have now embarked upon "The 2009 Apology Tour" together.
*The Guiding Light ended a 72 year run between radio and television September 18th as CBS canceled the long time soap opera. Reruns of The Price Is Right will be shown in that time slot for a couple of weeks until a new version of Let's Make A Deal, to be hosted by comedian Wayne Brady, is ready to premiere in October.
*The Emmy Awards will be presented tomorrow night.
Unfortunately this past, we have lost a couple of notable entertainers.
*Mary Travers, of the classic music trio Peter, Paul, and Mary; who sang on such hits as Puff the Magic Dragon and Blowin' In The Wind.
*Patrick Swayze, noted for acting in such memorable films as Dirty Dancing and Ghost.
*Henry Gibson, a comedic stalwart of (Dan) Rowan and (Dick) Martin's Laugh-In and most recently had a recurring role on Boston Legal.
For more news at any time, just scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of the screen.
*A happy Rosh Hashanah for those who believe that today is the start of year 5770 year.
*After their flubs over the past weekend, some are now joking that Kanye West and Serena Williams have now embarked upon "The 2009 Apology Tour" together.
*The Guiding Light ended a 72 year run between radio and television September 18th as CBS canceled the long time soap opera. Reruns of The Price Is Right will be shown in that time slot for a couple of weeks until a new version of Let's Make A Deal, to be hosted by comedian Wayne Brady, is ready to premiere in October.
*The Emmy Awards will be presented tomorrow night.
Unfortunately this past, we have lost a couple of notable entertainers.
*Mary Travers, of the classic music trio Peter, Paul, and Mary; who sang on such hits as Puff the Magic Dragon and Blowin' In The Wind.
*Patrick Swayze, noted for acting in such memorable films as Dirty Dancing and Ghost.
*Henry Gibson, a comedic stalwart of (Dan) Rowan and (Dick) Martin's Laugh-In and most recently had a recurring role on Boston Legal.
For more news at any time, just scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of the screen.
THE PUZZLE CORNER: SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
Another weekend is upon us, and time for more fun.
COMMON BONDS
The following have something in common. What is it?
{Gilligan's Island, The Brady Bunch}
REBUS
What is suggested by the following image:
WRIGETITTING
The solutions will appear next weekend. But for now, let's open THE ANSWER BOX (and I'm totally surprised it took me this long to come up with a decent name for this segment) to discover the correct responses to last week's brain teasers.
TRIVIA TIME
Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin worked for the United Network Command for Law Enforcement.
What the acronym for T.H.R.U.S.H. stood for was never officially explained in the series, but some of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. novels claimed it stood for Technological Hierarchy for the Removal of Undesirables and the Subjugation of Humanity.
WORD SEARCHING
Our color coded answer key reveals that there were seven states hiding in the grid.
IDAHOM
OUTAHA
HAWAII
OREGON
LAWOIE
Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine (the last letter of each line vertically), Ohio (parallel to Maine vertically), Oregon, and Utah.
COMMON BONDS
The following have something in common. What is it?
{Gilligan's Island, The Brady Bunch}
REBUS
What is suggested by the following image:
WRIGETITTING
The solutions will appear next weekend. But for now, let's open THE ANSWER BOX (and I'm totally surprised it took me this long to come up with a decent name for this segment) to discover the correct responses to last week's brain teasers.
TRIVIA TIME
Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin worked for the United Network Command for Law Enforcement.
What the acronym for T.H.R.U.S.H. stood for was never officially explained in the series, but some of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. novels claimed it stood for Technological Hierarchy for the Removal of Undesirables and the Subjugation of Humanity.
WORD SEARCHING
Our color coded answer key reveals that there were seven states hiding in the grid.
IDAHOM
OUTAHA
HAWAII
OREGON
LAWOIE
Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine (the last letter of each line vertically), Ohio (parallel to Maine vertically), Oregon, and Utah.
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