(Easier) Cryptoquote Spoiler – 04/09/16

David Hilbert was one of the most influential mathematicians of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Mathematics is a game played according to certain simple rules with meaningless marks on paper.”   —   David Hilbert

__English__: This image is part of a series of images on dithering algorithms. The whole series can be viewed at Dithering algorithms. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

(A lot of us don’t consider those rules all that “simple”, and what is he talking about with “meaningless marks on paper”?  We need visual representation of numbers and mathematical equations!  Don’t we?  The older I get, the more appreciation I have for math.  I wish I had better explanations about the practical and theoretical applications of math when I was young.  I don’t like to blame my teachers, but there definitely was a disconnect going on that prevented/discouraged me from grasping the power of math.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

 

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Jumble Spoiler – 04/09/16

English: Rank insignis for General of the Army (United States Army), Fleet Admiral (United States Navy), and General of the Air Force (United States Air Force). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  A little roll reversal?

IRKES  =  SKIER,  ALOTG  =  GLOAT,  RIYNEW  =  WINERY,  CETDEN  =  DECENT   —   Giving us:  SKRGOAINRDET

Clue/Question:  The four-star general opened his own restaurant and loved – – –

General Winfield Scott (second from right) giving orders to his aides for the advance of the Grand Army. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  TAKING ORDERS

(Instead of giving orders!  A pun . . . by way of irony.  I like it.  There were no new clue words, but every one of the jumbles did come up as new today.  The answer letter layout was exceptional today.  An absolutely brilliant jumble.  The cartoon was cute.  Looks like the ol’ general is doing a little multi-tasking, taking phone orders and orders in person.  The scenario is a little farfetched, but it’s fun.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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