Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/20/14

English: set of statues in the harbor of Annapolis showing Alex Haley (author) reading to children. According to Haley (and historical markers near the statues), his ancestor Kunte Kinte landed in the harbor as a slave coming from Africa. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”   —   Alex Haley

(Some aspects of family actually hold us back, but we’d rather wear the rose colored glasses.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 12/20/14

Temperature predictions from some climate models assuming the SRES A2 emissions scenario. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Divisive . . . by design.

GRACO  =  CARGO,  POLEE  =  ELOPE,  RITBET  =  BITTER,  CETHAD  =  DETACH   —   Giving us:  CAOEPEITTDH

Clue/Question: For some people, global warming is a – – –

The global warming icon for the ubx. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  HEATED TOPIC

(I wonder if the people who are having trouble getting today’s answer are in the denial camp???  I wouldn’t be surprised!  No new clue words today, but we have three new jumbles, by my records.  Only the one for “cargo” has definitely been used before.  Once again, we had a really splendid answer letter layout.  No hints or clues whatsoever.  Clever cartoon, too.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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