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| "Björn Lundin" <b.f.lundin@gmail.com>: Dec 31 11:59AM +0100 On 2015-12-31 11:04, Mark Brader wrote: > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Djingis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Theodorik; Rurik ? > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. Lord Nelson > this event was considered a victory for the Communists, and a > turning point in the war, as TV coverage soured Americans on > the conflict. What name is given to these attacks? Mekong ? > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faust ? > of technique. Because of this, he could not get a Catholic > burial; his remains were finally put to rest in 1876 in Parma. > Name this composer and performer. Paganini? > 13. The first imperial dynasty of China, it lasted from 221 BC to > 206 BC. It was formed after the conquest of 6 other states by > one that the it's named for. Ming? > and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. > It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the > decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. Ming? > territories that included today's northern China for decades, > it was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed > the dynasty in the traditional Chinese style. Djingis ? -- -- Björn |
| bbowler <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Dec 31 02:48PM On Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:04:20 -0600, Mark Brader wrote: > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Ghengis Kahn > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. Admiral Nelson > 5. PT-109. JFK > 6. Golden Hind. Drake > this event was considered a victory for the Communists, and a turning > point in the war, as TV coverage soured Americans on the conflict. > What name is given to these attacks? Tet offensive > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. It > was later revealed to have caused serious health issues (birth > defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. Name the analyst who gave a copy of the > report to the "New York Times" after he became disillusioned with the > war. Daniel Ellsberg > Legend has it that he summoned the devil and exchanged his soul in > return for 24 years of service from Satan. But when he changed his > mind after 16 years, the devil brutally murdered him. Who was he? Faust > 13. The first imperial dynasty of China, it lasted from 221 BC to > 206 BC. It was formed after the conquest of 6 other states by one > that the it's named for. Han;Ming > followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. > It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the decline > and collapse of the Sui Empire. Han;Ming > territories that included today's northern China for decades, > it was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed the > dynasty in the traditional Chinese style. Han;Ming |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Dec 31 04:09PM +0100 > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Djenghis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Attila > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. Nelson > of technique. Because of this, he could not get a Catholic > burial; his remains were finally put to rest in 1876 in Parma. > Name this composer and performer. Paganini > 13. The first imperial dynasty of China, it lasted from 221 BC to > 206 BC. It was formed after the conquest of 6 other states by > one that the it's named for. Chin > and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. > It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the > decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. T'ang > territories that included today's northern China for decades, > it was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed > the dynasty in the traditional Chinese style. Yuan -- Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se |
| Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Dec 31 09:37AM -0600 In article <TMudndiJ2Y05YBnLnZ2dnUU7-cmdnZ2d@giganews.com>, msb@vex.net says... > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Genghis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Attila the Hun > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. > 5. PT-109. John F. Kennedy > 6. Golden Hind. Francis Drake > this event was considered a victory for the Communists, and a > turning point in the war, as TV coverage soured Americans on > the conflict. What name is given to these attacks? Tet offensive > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). agent orange > Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. Name the analyst who gave a copy of > the report to the "New York Times" after he became disillusioned > with the war. Daniel Ellsberg > He produced 6 records before his death at age 27. He was > believed to have been poisoned and was buried in an unmarked > grave, whose location is still under debate. Name this musician. Robert Johnson > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faust > of technique. Because of this, he could not get a Catholic > burial; his remains were finally put to rest in 1876 in Parma. > Name this composer and performer. Paganini -- Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address. |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Dec 31 03:53PM > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Genghis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Attila > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. Horatio Nelson > 5. PT-109. John F. Kennedy > 6. Golden Hind. Sir Walter Raleigh; Sir Francis Drake > this event was considered a victory for the Communists, and a > turning point in the war, as TV coverage soured Americans on > the conflict. What name is given to these attacks? Tet Offensive > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > He produced 6 records before his death at age 27. He was > believed to have been poisoned and was buried in an unmarked > grave, whose location is still under debate. Name this musician. Robert Johnson > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faust > of technique. Because of this, he could not get a Catholic > burial; his remains were finally put to rest in 1876 in Parma. > Name this composer and performer. Paganini > 13. The first imperial dynasty of China, it lasted from 221 BC to > 206 BC. It was formed after the conquest of 6 other states by > one that the it's named for. Qin (or Ch'in, depending on which romanization you prefer) > and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. > It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the > decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. Tang > territories that included today's northern China for decades, > it was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed > the dynasty in the traditional Chinese style. Ming -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Dec 31 04:07PM > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander T. Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Genghis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Atilla T. Hun? > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. Horatio Nelson > 5. PT-109. JF Kennedy > 6. Golden Hind. Francis Drake > this event was considered a victory for the Communists, and a > turning point in the war, as TV coverage soured Americans on > the conflict. What name is given to these attacks? Tet Offensive?? > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. Name the analyst who gave a copy of > the report to the "New York Times" after he became disillusioned > with the war. Daniel ...something... > He produced 6 records before his death at age 27. He was > believed to have been poisoned and was buried in an unmarked > grave, whose location is still under debate. Name this musician. Robert Johnson (also of note is that there is considerable musicological debate as to whether we've been listening to those records at the wrong speed. I don't hold a strong opinion, but I do prefer the newer slower-than-usual versions) > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faust(us) > of technique. Because of this, he could not get a Catholic > burial; his remains were finally put to rest in 1876 in Parma. > Name this composer and performer. Niccolo Paganini > 13. The first imperial dynasty of China, it lasted from 221 BC to > 206 BC. It was formed after the conquest of 6 other states by > one that the it's named for. Tang, Ming > and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. > It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the > decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. Tang, Ming > territories that included today's northern China for decades, > it was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed > the dynasty in the traditional Chinese style. Ming, Tang |
| "Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Dec 31 04:18PM Mark Brader wrote: > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Genghis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Johnson > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. Nelson > 5. PT-109. Johnson > 6. Golden Hind. Drake > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. Name the analyst who gave a copy of > the report to the "New York Times" after he became disillusioned > with the war. Johnson > He produced 6 records before his death at age 27. He was > believed to have been poisoned and was buried in an unmarked > grave, whose location is still under debate. Name this musician. Johnson > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faustus > of technique. Because of this, he could not get a Catholic > burial; his remains were finally put to rest in 1876 in Parma. > Name this composer and performer. Paganini > 13. The first imperial dynasty of China, it lasted from 221 BC to > 206 BC. It was formed after the conquest of 6 other states by > one that the it's named for. Ming, Han > and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. > It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the > decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. Ming, Han > territories that included today's northern China for decades, > it was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed > the dynasty in the traditional Chinese style. Ming, Han Peter Smyth |
| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Dec 31 11:11PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:TMudndiJ2Y05YBnLnZ2dnUU7- > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Genghis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Ivan the Terrible > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. Nelson > 5. PT-109. John F. Kennedy > 6. Golden Hind. John Paul Jones > this event was considered a victory for the Communists, and a > turning point in the war, as TV coverage soured Americans on > the conflict. What name is given to these attacks? Tet Offensive > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. Name the analyst who gave a copy of > the report to the "New York Times" after he became disillusioned > with the war. Ellsberg > He produced 6 records before his death at age 27. He was > believed to have been poisoned and was buried in an unmarked > grave, whose location is still under debate. Name this musician. Robert Johnson > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faust > of technique. Because of this, he could not get a Catholic > burial; his remains were finally put to rest in 1876 in Parma. > Name this composer and performer. Paganini > 13. The first imperial dynasty of China, it lasted from 221 BC to > 206 BC. It was formed after the conquest of 6 other states by > one that the it's named for. Han > and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. > It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the > decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. Han; Ming > territories that included today's northern China for decades, > it was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed > the dynasty in the traditional Chinese style. Han; Ming Pete |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Dec 31 11:26PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:TMudndiJ2Y05YBnLnZ2dnUU7- > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Genghis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Attila the Hun > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 5. PT-109. John Kennedy > this event was considered a victory for the Communists, and a > turning point in the war, as TV coverage soured Americans on > the conflict. What name is given to these attacks? Tet Offensive > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. Name the analyst who gave a copy of > the report to the "New York Times" after he became disillusioned > with the war. Ellsberg > He produced 6 records before his death at age 27. He was > believed to have been poisoned and was buried in an unmarked > grave, whose location is still under debate. Name this musician. Robert Johnson > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faust > of technique. Because of this, he could not get a Catholic > burial; his remains were finally put to rest in 1876 in Parma. > Name this composer and performer. Paganini (?) -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| Jason Kreitzer <krei513@aol.com>: Dec 31 05:09PM -0800 On Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 5:04:21 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote: > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. > 5. PT-109. JFK > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > He produced 6 records before his death at age 27. He was > believed to have been poisoned and was buried in an unmarked > grave, whose location is still under debate. Name this musician. Robert Johnson > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faust > territories that included today's northern China for decades, > it was not until 1271 that Kublai Khan officially proclaimed > the dynasty in the traditional Chinese style. Ming? |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Dec 31 09:51PM -0800 Mark Brader wrote: > In each case, name the historical conqueror. > 1. He was the King of Macedonia from 336 BC to 323 BC. His empire > spread from Gibraltar to the Punjab. Alexander the Great (Although I'm not sure where they got Gibralter as the western extent of his empire. AFAIK, it didn't extend any further west than the Adriatic.) > 2. He lived from 1162 to 1227. At the time of his death, his > empire stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan. Genghis Khan > Ural River to the Rhine and from the Danube to the Baltic Sea. > He was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern > Roman Empires. Attila the Hun > * Captains at the Helm > Name the famous captains of these historic boats. > 4. HMS Victory. Nelson > 5. PT-109. John F Kennedy > 6. Golden Hind. Sir Francis Drake > this event was considered a victory for the Communists, and a > turning point in the war, as TV coverage soured Americans on > the conflict. What name is given to these attacks? Tet Offensive > military to eliminate forest cover for the forces in the north. > It was later revealed to have caused serious health issues > (birth defects, cancer, and psychological damage). Agent Orange > Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. Name the analyst who gave a copy of > the report to the "New York Times" after he became disillusioned > with the war. Daniel Ellsberg > exchanged his soul in return for 24 years of service from Satan. > But when he changed his mind after 16 years, the devil brutally > murdered him. Who was he? Faust > 13. The first imperial dynasty of China, it lasted from 221 BC to > 206 BC. It was formed after the conquest of 6 other states by > one that the it's named for. Qin > and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. > It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the > decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. Tang -- Dan Tilque |
| swp <Stephen.W.Perry@gmail.com>: Dec 31 09:05PM -0800 swp |
| Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Dec 31 09:46AM -0600 In article <0OydnUWqGZA2ZxnLnZ2dnUU7-TGdnZ2d@giganews.com>, msb@vex.net says... > in the career of Peter Sellers. In this 1964 movie, two teenage girls > have a fascination with a certain concert pianist, played by Sellers. > So they start following him around, leading to disruptions in his life. I probably saw it last as some late night TV movie in the '70s. I just remember the outlandish Asian caricatures. -- Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address. |
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