(Almost Forgot) Cryptoquote Spoiler – 07/18/11

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“The youth of America is their oldest tradition.  It has been going on now for three hundred years.”   —   Oscar Wilde

(He said this over 100 years ago, and it’s still our oldest tradition!  I bet for a lot of non-Americans our cuteness has kinda worn off.  What do the rest of you think???)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 07/18/11

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Visual Description:  A young couple talking about their timber troubles.

ECHBN  =  BENCH,  GUPMR  =  GRUMP,  GIWIBG  =  BIGWIG,  NDIDGA  =  ADDING   —   Giving us:  BNHGUMIGIG

Clue/Question:  The damage caused by the termites was really . . .

Answer:  BUGGING HIM

(Pretty simple clue words, today.  Maybe “bigwig”, being a compound word, took some folks a little work, but probably not a whole lot.  After Sunday’s minor masterpiece most standard jumbles are going to feel like a bit of a let down.  Be well and do good, friends.  Stay hydrated.  In a/c, if ya got it.  If not, then find some shade . . . and hopefully a nice breeze.  It’s supposed to be a steamy week.  Check in on the elderly and infirmed.  They are at the highest risk.  Also, don’t forget about your pets.  They can suffer from heat and dehydration just like us two-legged critters!)    —   YUR

http://www.lohud.com/article/20110718/OPINION/107180304/Legislators-let-down-Rottenberg-FBI

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