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| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Mar 14 06:29PM swp <Stephen.W.Perry@gmail.com> wrote in > the answers are alphabetical, but not intentionally. > 1. a male neck feature plus my favorite dessert with a scoop of ice > cream on top Adam's apple pie ala mode > 2. macedonian conqueror meets the largest island in europe > 3. tyra banks' reality tv series with a hobby kit in HO scale America's next model railroad > 4. march madness game with a popular dress style once known as > farthingale > 5. a singularity swallows an ace in golf Black hole in one > 6. leaping from a bridge tied to a giant rubber band with an > expression of great happiness Bungee jumping for joy > 12. 1964 anthony quinn movie with pieces of tomatoes, sliced > cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, > and olives, seasoned with salt and oregano, and dressed with olive oil Zorba the Greek salad > good luck! > swp Pete |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 15 02:43AM -0700 On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 1:36:08 PM UTC+10, swp wrote: > the usual rules of conduct and posting apply. the winner of RQ 173 will be the first choice to set RQ 174, in whatever manner they prefer. answer slates must be posted by noon philadelphia time (zone -4) on tuesday, 2015-03-17; that gives you over 6 days from the time of posting. > each question is worth 2 points, 1 point for each half of the answer. the answers are alphabetical, but not intentionally. > 1. a male neck feature plus my favorite dessert with a scoop of ice cream on top Adam's apple pie > 2. macedonian conqueror meets the largest island in europe Alexander the Great Britain > 3. tyra banks' reality tv series with a hobby kit in HO scale America's Next Top Model > 4. march madness game with a popular dress style once known as farthingale > 5. a singularity swallows an ace in golf Black Hole in one > 6. leaping from a bridge tied to a giant rubber band with an expression of great happiness Bungee jump > 7. a common phone feature melded with a 1995 movie > 8. u.s. agency charged with protecting america's natural resources and a type of feng sui consultant Department of the Environment > 9. a foreigner studying abroad and an inexperienced automobile operator International student driver > 10. alternate title for 'The Village of Stepanchikovo' (by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 1859) with a genealogy staple > 11. sign in shop window with a steve mcqueen tv series from 1958-1961 > 12. 1964 anthony quinn movie with pieces of tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and olives, seasoned with salt and oregano, and dressed with olive oil Zorba the Greek salad cheers, calvin |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 14 07:44PM -0700 On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 4:14:03 AM UTC+10, Peter Smyth wrote: > > I volunteer to keep my 3 points :-) > Actually, it looks like Bjorn did only get 2 right (2+7)! Ella > Fitzgerald should have been marked wrong for Q6. Egads! Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 TOTAL TB Quiz 382 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 55 Stephen Perry 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 53 Chris Johnson 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 8 48 Peter Smyth 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 7 47 Mark Brader 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 6 42 Marc Dashevsky 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 5 34 David Brown 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 28 Dan Tilque 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 24 Pete Gayde 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 18 Bjorn Lundin 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 Erland S - - - - - - - - - - --- ---------- 10 4 5 2 7 6 8 6 5 2 55 55% Is that the perfect quiz then? cheers, calvin |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Mar 14 01:25PM > 1. Two Charlie Chaplin films, released in 1931 and 1936, are both > now universally recognized as masterpieces, but neither received > a Best Picture nomination. Name either. The Great Dictator > wrote her name on their ballots anyway -- so many that write-in > votes were banned the following year when she won an Oscar for > her work in the movie "Dangerous". Who? Olivia de Haviland; Rosalind Russell > 3. In 1942, Oscar ignored Orson Welles's brilliant follow-up to > Citizen Kane, perhaps due to Hollywood's fear of William Randolph > Hearst and his acolytes. Name the snubbed movie. The Magnificent Ambersons > as Best Picture. Neither the lead actor, James Stewart, nor > the director, who also worked together on three other movies > during their careers, were nominated. Name the film. It's a Wonderful Life > The movie was a sensation with the public upon its release, > but the Academy has never been kind to the genre. Name the > snubbed actor. Anthony Perkins > 6. In 1969, this Italian maestro's symphonic score for Sergio > Leone's spaghetti western, "Once Upon a Time in the West", > was not nominated. Morricone > 7. In 1986, this actor's unhinged performance as gas-sniffing > psychopath Frank Booth in David Lynch's "Blue Velvet" was > overlooked. Dennis Hopper > this director's being snubbed. He had been nominated for each > of his previous 4 films: a satirical black comedy, a sci-fi > classic, an exploration of violence, and a gorgeous period drama. Stanley Kubrick > relations was ignored. It was also a humane, funny character > study of a neighborhood on the brink, even though some critics > suggested that Lee was encouraging race riots. Name the movie. Do the Right Thing > * Game 2, Round 8 - History - Martin Luther King Jr. > 1. In what subject did he earn his doctorate? education; history > 3. Who provided the written directive empowering the FBI to begin > tapping King's telephone in 1963? Robert Kennedy > 5. In 1963 King was arrested and jailed for his role in a campaign > against racial segregation and economic injustice in a Southern > city, and wrote a famous "letter from jail". Name the city. Birmingham > movement to the northern US by organizing marches and protests > in Chicago. When King and his allies returned to the South, > who did they leave in charge of their organization? Seale; Carmichael > 8. What was King's wife's maiden name? Scott > 9. What President signed the bill making Martin Luther King Jr. Day > a federal holiday? Carter; Reagan -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| "Björn Lundin" <b.f.lundin@gmail.com>: Mar 14 04:52PM +0100 On 2015-03-14 06:13, Mark Brader wrote: > 1. Two Charlie Chaplin films, released in 1931 and 1936, are both > now universally recognized as masterpieces, but neither received > a Best Picture nomination. Name either. Modern Times > as Best Picture. Neither the lead actor, James Stewart, nor > the director, who also worked together on three other movies > during their careers, were nominated. Name the film. Rear Window > this director's being snubbed. He had been nominated for each > of his previous 4 films: a satirical black comedy, a sci-fi > classic, an exploration of violence, and a gorgeous period drama. Kubrick > * Game 2, Round 8 - History - Martin Luther King Jr. > In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a round on the man himself. > 1. In what subject did he earn his doctorate? Law > 3. Who provided the written directive empowering the FBI to begin > tapping King's telephone in 1963? Hoover > 9. What President signed the bill making Martin Luther King Jr. Day > a federal holiday? Clinton > 10. On what date in 1968 was King assassinated, as per the U2 song > "Pride"? April 4th -- Björn |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Mar 14 04:29PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:p_idnb2BqLIMXp7InZ2dnUU7- > 1. Two Charlie Chaplin films, released in 1931 and 1936, are both > now universally recognized as masterpieces, but neither received > a Best Picture nomination. Name either. "City Lights" > wrote her name on their ballots anyway -- so many that write-in > votes were banned the following year when she won an Oscar for > her work in the movie "Dangerous". Who? Bette Davis > 3. In 1942, Oscar ignored Orson Welles's brilliant follow-up to > Citizen Kane, perhaps due to Hollywood's fear of William Randolph > Hearst and his acolytes. Name the snubbed movie. "The Magnificent Ambersons" > as Best Picture. Neither the lead actor, James Stewart, nor > the director, who also worked together on three other movies > during their careers, were nominated. Name the film. "Vertigo" > The movie was a sensation with the public upon its release, > but the Academy has never been kind to the genre. Name the > snubbed actor. Anthony Perkins > 6. In 1969, this Italian maestro's symphonic score for Sergio > Leone's spaghetti western, "Once Upon a Time in the West", > was not nominated. Morricone > 7. In 1986, this actor's unhinged performance as gas-sniffing > psychopath Frank Booth in David Lynch's "Blue Velvet" was > overlooked. Dennis Hopper > this director's being snubbed. He had been nominated for each > of his previous 4 films: a satirical black comedy, a sci-fi > classic, an exploration of violence, and a gorgeous period drama. Stanley Kubrick > 9. In 2013, Robert Redford was snubbed for his nearly wordless > portrayal of a yachtsman on a sinking sailboat who is faced > with the prospect of imminent death. Name the movie. "All Is Lost" > relations was ignored. It was also a humane, funny character > study of a neighborhood on the brink, even though some critics > suggested that Lee was encouraging race riots. Name the movie. "Do the Right Thing" > * Game 2, Round 8 - History - Martin Luther King Jr. > In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a round on the man himself. > 1. In what subject did he earn his doctorate? theology > bus seat to a white passenger. King's role in the civil rights > campaign that followed transformed him into a national figure. > Name the campaign. Montgomery bus boycott > 3. Who provided the written directive empowering the FBI to begin > tapping King's telephone in 1963? J. Edgar Hoover > 4. In 1959 King travelled abroad to meet with the family of which > deceased world leader? Gandhi > 5. In 1963 King was arrested and jailed for his role in a campaign > against racial segregation and economic injustice in a Southern > city, and wrote a famous "letter from jail". Name the city. Birmingham > 6. On 1963-08-28, King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" > speech -- at what gathering? March on Washington > 8. What was King's wife's maiden name? Scott > 9. What President signed the bill making Martin Luther King Jr. Day > a federal holiday? Ronald Reagan > 10. On what date in 1968 was King assassinated, as per the U2 song > "Pride"? April 4 -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| swp <Stephen.W.Perry@gmail.com>: Mar 14 04:03PM -0700 On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1:13:54 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote: ... > 1. Two Charlie Chaplin films, released in 1931 and 1936, are both > now universally recognized as masterpieces, but neither received > a Best Picture nomination. Name either. city lights ; modern times > wrote her name on their ballots anyway -- so many that write-in > votes were banned the following year when she won an Oscar for > her work in the movie "Dangerous". Who? bette davis > 3. In 1942, Oscar ignored Orson Welles's brilliant follow-up to > Citizen Kane, perhaps due to Hollywood's fear of William Randolph > Hearst and his acolytes. Name the snubbed movie. the magnificent ambersons > as Best Picture. Neither the lead actor, James Stewart, nor > the director, who also worked together on three other movies > during their careers, were nominated. Name the film. vertigo > The movie was a sensation with the public upon its release, > but the Academy has never been kind to the genre. Name the > snubbed actor. anthony perkins > 6. In 1969, this Italian maestro's symphonic score for Sergio > Leone's spaghetti western, "Once Upon a Time in the West", > was not nominated. morricone > 7. In 1986, this actor's unhinged performance as gas-sniffing > psychopath Frank Booth in David Lynch's "Blue Velvet" was > overlooked. dennis hopper (he was 'overlooked' because he wasn't acting, per se) > this director's being snubbed. He had been nominated for each > of his previous 4 films: a satirical black comedy, a sci-fi > classic, an exploration of violence, and a gorgeous period drama. stanley kubrik (for the shining, which was extremely well made) > 9. In 2013, Robert Redford was snubbed for his nearly wordless > portrayal of a yachtsman on a sinking sailboat who is faced > with the prospect of imminent death. Name the movie. all is lost > relations was ignored. It was also a humane, funny character > study of a neighborhood on the brink, even though some critics > suggested that Lee was encouraging race riots. Name the movie. do the right thing > * Game 2, Round 8 - History - Martin Luther King Jr. > In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a round on the man himself. > 1. In what subject did he earn his doctorate? systematic theology > bus seat to a white passenger. King's role in the civil rights > campaign that followed transformed him into a national figure. > Name the campaign. montgomery bus boycott > 3. Who provided the written directive empowering the FBI to begin > tapping King's telephone in 1963? j edgar hoover > 4. In 1959 King travelled abroad to meet with the family of which > deceased world leader? mahatma gandhi > 5. In 1963 King was arrested and jailed for his role in a campaign > against racial segregation and economic injustice in a Southern > city, and wrote a famous "letter from jail". Name the city. birmingham, al > 6. On 1963-08-28, King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" > speech -- at what gathering? march on washington > movement to the northern US by organizing marches and protests > in Chicago. When King and his allies returned to the South, > who did they leave in charge of their organization? jesse jackson > 8. What was King's wife's maiden name? scott > 9. What President signed the bill making Martin Luther King Jr. Day > a federal holiday? Ronald Reagan > 10. On what date in 1968 was King assassinated, as per the U2 song > "Pride"? april 4th swp |
| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Mar 14 05:34PM Calvin <334152@gmail.com> wrote in > 1 Which island group did Captain Cook name the Friendly Islands? Hawaii > 2 Who played the role of President Bartlett in the award-winning > US TV drama The West Wing? Martin Sheen > 3 Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Nick > McCarthy and Paul Thomson are members of which indy rock band? > 4 Tony Manero was the lead character in which 1977 film? Saturday Night Fever > 5 Which organisation is also known by the acronym PETA? People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals > Smith in the title role > 7 In 1950, India withdrew from the World > Cup because FIFA refused to let them play in what manner? With no shoes > which European country ? > cheers, > calvin Pete |
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