Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Digest for rec.games.trivia@googlegroups.com - 18 updates in 5 topics

tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Nov 29 02:59PM


> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Desmond Tutu
 
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
 
Costa Rica
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
League of Nations
 
> 6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
> for Nuclear Disarmament?
 
Bertrand Russell
 
> 8. On February 22, 1943, Nazi Germany guillotined three founding
> members of a non-violent resistance movement, including
> University of Munich student Sophie Scholl. Name the *movement*.
 
White Rose
 
> exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
> the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
> was the fourth?
 
Amish; Jehovah's Witnesses
 
> 10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
> subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
> mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
 
James Brady
 
> * Game 1, Round 5 - Audio - TV Themes and Composers
 
> 1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the *band* that composed this theme.
 
Barenaked Ladies
 
> 2. "Jeopardy!". Originally composed as a lullaby for his son,
> he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
 
Merv Griffin
 
> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
Schifrin
 
> 5. "Sanford and Son". This 1970s sitcom theme was written for
> the show by one of the most influential music producers of the
> last 50 years.
 
Spector
 
> 6. "Star Trek" (the original series). No clue needed here.
 
Horner
 
> 7. "The Simpsons". This composer started with the band Oingo Boingo
> in the late '70s and has garnered Emmy and Oscar nominations
> for his work, particularly with Tim Burton.
 
Elfman
 
> * Game 1, Round 6 - Sports - Things and Terms
 
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
 
lacrosse
 
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
 
billiards
 
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
 
golf
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
baseball
 
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bbowler <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Nov 29 03:28PM

On Mon, 28 Nov 2016 23:23:23 -0600, Mark Brader wrote:
 
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Desmond Tutu
 
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from having one?
 
Costa Rica
 
> against?
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
League of Nations
 
> Encyclopedia", four Christian groups had received specific exemptions
> from military obligations. Three of these groups were the Quakers,
> the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group was the fourth?
 
Amish
 
> 10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
> subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
> mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
 
James Brady
 
> name is the composer. Some are well-known beyond their theme-song work,
> but others were studio staffers.
 
> 1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the *band* that composed this theme.
 
Bare Naked Ladies
 
> 2. "Jeopardy!". Originally composed as a lullaby for his son,
> he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
 
Merv Griffin
 
> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
Do Ho
 
> 4. "Peter Gunn". Name this famous theme writer.
 
Mancini
 
> the show by one of the most influential music producers of the last
> 50 years.
 
> 6. "Star Trek" (the original series). No clue needed here.
 
Gene Roddenberry
 
 
> 8. "Welcome Back, Kotter". The name of the program was changed
> to match the lyrics of this theme song written by a member of a
> popular '60s band.
 
John Sebastian
 
> from the same sport or pastime.
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
 
Curling
 
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
 
Billiards
 
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
 
Tennis
 
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
 
Boxing
 
> 6. "Poles"; "dig".
 
Volleyball
 
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
 
Golf
 
> 8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
 
Darts
 
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
 
Basketball
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
Baseball
Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Nov 29 10:15AM -0600

In article <a_WdnVS6Ep9WjaDFnZ2dnUU7-W_NnZ2d@giganews.com>, msb@vex.net says...
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
Desmond Tutu
 
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
Costa Rica
 
> if we do something that will create hatred in the minds of the
> Chinese people." *What event* was he urging his followers not
> to demonstrate against?
Summer Olympics
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
League of Nations
 
> 5. The word "conchie" was coined in the early 20th century.
> What does it mean?
conscientious objector
 
> 6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
> for Nuclear Disarmament?
Bertrand Russell
 
> exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
> the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
> was the fourth?
Seventh Day Adventists
 
> 10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
> subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
> mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
James Brady
 
 
> 1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the *band* that composed this theme.
 
> 2. "Jeopardy!". Originally composed as a lullaby for his son,
> he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
Merv Griffin
 
> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
Laslo Schiffrin
 
> 4. "Peter Gunn". Name this famous theme writer.
Henry Mancini
 
> 5. "Sanford and Son". This 1970s sitcom theme was written for
> the show by one of the most influential music producers of the
> last 50 years.
Quincy Jones
 
 
> 7. "The Simpsons". This composer started with the band Oingo Boingo
> in the late '70s and has garnered Emmy and Oscar nominations
> for his work, particularly with Tim Burton.
Elfman
 
> 8. "Welcome Back, Kotter". The name of the program was changed
> to match the lyrics of this theme song written by a member of
> a popular '60s band.
John Sebastian
 
> and more recently has won Academy Awards for his film scores.
 
> 10. "The Tonight Show" (the Johnny Carson version). Another
> Canadian! He's famous for a number of golden oldies.
Paul Anka
 
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
hockey
 
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
pool
 
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
boxing
 
> 6. "Poles"; "dig".
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
golf
 
> 8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
basketball
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
baseball
 
 
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"Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Nov 29 04:42PM

Mark Brader wrote:
 
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
Bika? (I'm sure Mandela was later)
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
Belize, Costa Rica
> if we do something that will create hatred in the minds of the
> Chinese people." *What event* was he urging his followers not
> to demonstrate against?
Beijing Olympics
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
League of Nations
> 5. The word "conchie" was coined in the early 20th century.
> What does it mean?
Conscientious Objector
> 6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
> for Nuclear Disarmament?
Russell
> exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
> the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
> was the fourth?
Amish
> 10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
> subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
> mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
Baker
> you have to name is the composer. Some are well-known beyond
> their theme-song work, but others were studio staffers.
 
> 1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the band that composed this theme.
Barenaked Ladies
 

> the same time; they are just terms from the same sport or pastime.
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
Curling
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
Swimming, Baseball
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
Pool
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
Tennis
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
Boxing
> 6. "Poles"; "dig".
Skiing
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
Golf
> 8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
Darts
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
Basketball
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
Motor racing
 
Peter Smyth
swp <Stephen.W.Perry@gmail.com>: Nov 29 10:43AM -0800

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 12:23:28 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
nelson mandela
 
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
 
costa rica
 
> if we do something that will create hatred in the minds of the
> Chinese people." *What event* was he urging his followers not
> to demonstrate against?
 
the 2008 beijing olympics
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
the league of nations
 
> 5. The word "conchie" was coined in the early 20th century.
> What does it mean?
 
conscientious objector
 
> 6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
> for Nuclear Disarmament?
 
bertrand russell
 
> 7. The only vote in Parliament against Canada's entry into World
> War II was that of the CCF leader. Name that MP.
 
wordsworth?
 
> 8. On February 22, 1943, Nazi Germany guillotined three founding
> members of a non-violent resistance movement, including
> University of Munich student Sophie Scholl. Name the *movement*.
 
white rose
 
> exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
> the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
> was the fourth?
 
dukhobors
 
> 10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
> subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
> mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
 
brady
 
 
> you have to name is the composer. Some are well-known beyond
> their theme-song work, but others were studio staffers.
 
> 1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the *band* that composed this theme.
 
bare naked ladies
 
> 2. "Jeopardy!". Originally composed as a lullaby for his son,
> he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
 
merv griffin
 
> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
lalo schifrin
 
> 4. "Peter Gunn". Name this famous theme writer.
 
henry mancini
 
> 5. "Sanford and Son". This 1970s sitcom theme was written for
> the show by one of the most influential music producers of the
> last 50 years.
 
quincy jones
 
> 6. "Star Trek" (the original series). No clue needed here.
 
courage?
 
> 7. "The Simpsons". This composer started with the band Oingo Boingo
> in the late '70s and has garnered Emmy and Oscar nominations
> for his work, particularly with Tim Burton.
 
danny elfman (and was in one of the harry potter movies)
 
> 8. "Welcome Back, Kotter". The name of the program was changed
> to match the lyrics of this theme song written by a member of
> a popular '60s band.
 
john sebastian
 
> 9. "Saturday Night Live" (the closing theme). More Canadians!
> He was a member of the band Lighthouse in the late 1960s,
> and more recently has won Academy Awards for his film scores.
 
shore
 
> 10. "The Tonight Show" (the Johnny Carson version). Another
> Canadian! He's famous for a number of golden oldies.
 
paul anka
 
 
... I am disappointed that Barry Manilow's contributions to American Bandstand were not mentioned.
 
> the same time; they are just terms from the same sport or pastime.
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
 
curling
 
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
 
hockey
 
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
 
billiards
 
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
 
tennis
 
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
 
boxing
 
> 6. "Poles"; "dig".
 
downhill skiing
 
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
 
golf
 
> 8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
 
darts (imagine that, a question about darts in a pub!)
 
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
 
basketball
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
baseball
 
 
swp
Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Nov 29 09:14PM +0100

> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Desmond Tutu

> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
 
Costa Rica

> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
League of Nations

> 6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
> for Nuclear Disarmament?
 
Bertrand Russell

 
> Surprise! Here's an audio round that works without the audio.
 
> In the original game, you would have heard a well-known TV theme
> song;
 
Ehum, I don't think it works for me. With or without audio.
 
> * Game 1, Round 6 - Sports - Things and Terms
 
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
 
Swimming
 
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
 
Tennis
 
 
 
 
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Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se
Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Nov 29 09:43PM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:a_WdnVS6Ep9WjaDFnZ2dnUU7-
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Tutu
 
> if we do something that will create hatred in the minds of the
> Chinese people." *What event* was he urging his followers not
> to demonstrate against?
 
2008 Beijing Olympics
 
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
The League of Nations
 
> exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
> the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
> was the fourth?
 
Amish
 
> you have to name is the composer. Some are well-known beyond
> their theme-song work, but others were studio staffers.
 
> 1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the *band* that composed this theme.
 
Barenaked Ladies
 
 
> 2. "Jeopardy!". Originally composed as a lullaby for his son,
> he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
 
Merv Griffin
 
 
> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
Lalo Schifrin
 
 
> 4. "Peter Gunn". Name this famous theme writer.
 
Henry Mancini
 
 
> 5. "Sanford and Son". This 1970s sitcom theme was written for
> the show by one of the most influential music producers of the
> last 50 years.
 
Quincey Jones
 
 
> 6. "Star Trek" (the original series). No clue needed here.
 
Courage
 
 
> 8. "Welcome Back, Kotter". The name of the program was changed
> to match the lyrics of this theme song written by a member of
> a popular '60s band.
 
John Sebastian
 
 
> 9. "Saturday Night Live" (the closing theme). More Canadians!
> He was a member of the band Lighthouse in the late 1960s,
> and more recently has won Academy Awards for his film scores.
 
Sanborn
 
 
> 10. "The Tonight Show" (the Johnny Carson version). Another
> Canadian! He's famous for a number of golden oldies.
 
Paul Anka
 
> the same time; they are just terms from the same sport or pastime.
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
 
Curling
 
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
 
Ice Hockey
 
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
 
Billiards
 
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
 
Tennis
 
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
 
Boxing
 
> 6. "Poles"; "dig".
 
Volleyball
 
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
 
Golf
 
> 8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
 
Lacrosse
 
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
 
Basketball
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
Baseball
 
 
Pete Gayde
Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Nov 29 09:54PM


> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Desmond Tutu
 
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
 
Belize
 
> if we do something that will create hatred in the minds of the
> Chinese people." *What event* was he urging his followers not
> to demonstrate against?
 
Annexation of Tibet by China
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
League of Nations
 
> 5. The word "conchie" was coined in the early 20th century.
> What does it mean?
 
Conscientious Objector
 
> 6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
> for Nuclear Disarmament?
 
Russel
 
 
> 8. On February 22, 1943, Nazi Germany guillotined three founding
> members of a non-violent resistance movement, including
> University of Munich student Sophie Scholl. Name the *movement*.
 
25th May
 
> exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
> the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
> was the fourth?
 
Amish
 
> 10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
> subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
> mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
 
Brady
 
> you have to name is the composer. Some are well-known beyond
> their theme-song work, but others were studio staffers.
 
> 1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the *band* that composed this theme.
 
Barenaked Ladies
 
> he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
 
> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
Lalo Schifri
 
> 4. "Peter Gunn". Name this famous theme writer.
 
Macnini
 
> 5. "Sanford and Son". This 1970s sitcom theme was written for
> the show by one of the most influential music producers of the
> last 50 years.
 
Quincy Jones
 
> 7. "The Simpsons". This composer started with the band Oingo Boingo
> in the late '70s and has garnered Emmy and Oscar nominations
> for his work, particularly with Tim Burton.
 
Danny Elfman
 
> the same time; they are just terms from the same sport or pastime.
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
 
Curling; Bowls
 
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
 
Ice Hockey
 
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
 
Pool
 
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
 
Tennis?
 
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
 
Boxing
 
> 6. "Poles"; "dig".
 
Volleyball
 
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
 
Golf
 
> 8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
 
Field Hockey
 
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
 
Basketball
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
Baseball
Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Nov 29 08:38PM -0800

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 3:23:28 PM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Tutu
 
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
 
Panama, Costa Rica

> if we do something that will create hatred in the minds of the
> Chinese people." *What event* was he urging his followers not
> to demonstrate against?
 
Beijing Olympics?
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
League of Nations
 
> 5. The word "conchie" was coined in the early 20th century.
> What does it mean?
 
Conscientious Objector
 
> 6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
> for Nuclear Disarmament?
 
Russell
 
 
> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
> 4. "Peter Gunn". Name this famous theme writer.
 
Mancini?
 
 
> 7. "The Simpsons". This composer started with the band Oingo Boingo
> in the late '70s and has garnered Emmy and Oscar nominations
> for his work, particularly with Tim Burton.
 
Elfman

 
> * Game 1, Round 6 - Sports - Things and Terms
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
 
Ice hockey?
 
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
 
Baseball, Swimming
Get the feeling I'm missing something here
 
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
 
Billiards
 
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
 
Poker
 
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
 
Boxing
"Speed ball" surely?
 
> 6. "Poles"; "dig".
 
Pole Vault
 
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
 
Golf
 
> 8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
 
Field Hockey
 
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
 
Basketball
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
Motor racing
 
cheers,
calvin
"Björn Lundin" <b.f.lundin@gmail.com>: Nov 30 09:43AM +0100

On 2016-11-29 06:23, Mark Brader wrote:
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Desmond Tutu;Nelson Mandela
 
 
 
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
 
Costa Rica; Belize
 
 
> to demonstrate against?
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
League of Nations
 
 
> 8. On February 22, 1943, Nazi Germany guillotined three founding
> members of a non-violent resistance movement, including
> University of Munich student Sophie Scholl. Name the *movement*.
 
Pink rose
 
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
Swimming
 
--
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Björn
msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 29 06:18PM -0600

On 2016-10-21, I wrote:
> In each of the two original games for this set, the current-events
> round was the easiest round in that game.
 
In fact, it turns out that the current-events round for Game 3 was
the easiest round of the entire season.
 
Now you know.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I conducted a Usenet poll ... on this subject ...
msb@vex.net | Laura is single. By a 2-1 margin." --Ken Perlow
 
My text in this article is in the public domain.
pierremy08@gmail.com: Nov 29 04:10PM -0800

On Tuesday, February 11, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, Rpashn01 wrote:
> 2. fingers
> 3 senses
> 4. points on a star
 
Great help! Now I can write this down on my homework assignment!
tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Nov 29 03:02PM

> choice for Canada's national bird. It's not the loon or snowy
> owl, which are already honored as provincial birds of Ontario
> and Quebec respectively. So what is the Society's pick?
 
Canada goose
 
> 2. To which position in Trump's administration has ex-general
> Michael Flynn been appointed?
 
Director of National Intelligence
 
> 3. The US president-elect has already had a meeting with one
> foreign head of government. Name, please?
 
Abe
 
> 4. Heather Moyse, winner of two Olympic gold medals in bobsleigh,
> has just been named to the World Hall of Fame of which other
> sport?
 
luge; snowboard
 
> 5. Which country this past week withdrew from the treaty founding
> the International Criminal Court, which it called "ineffective
> and one-sided"?
 
South Africa
 
> 6. Last week Prime Minister Trudeau got Mauricio Macri to allow
> the importation of Canadian pork for the first time since 2002.
> Which country is Macri president of?
 
Italy
 
> 10. The heritage building that in the 1890s was home to the first
> movie theater in Canada has been gutted by fire. In which city?
 
Halifax; Toronto
 
> * Game 10 (2016-11-28), Round 1 - Current Events
 
> 2. Mrs. Brady is dead. Who was she?
 
Florence Henderson
 
> 3. Name the new Las Vegas NHL team.
 
Whales; Chips
 
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bbowler <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Nov 29 03:03PM

On Mon, 28 Nov 2016 23:25:23 -0600, Mark Brader wrote:
 
 
 
> 1. A Canadian art record was broken last week when a Canadian
> masterpiece was auctioned for $11,200,000. Name the painter.
 
> 2. Mrs. Brady is dead. Who was she?
 
Florence Henderson
 
> 3. Name the new Las Vegas NHL team.
 
The Gamblers?
 
 
> 6. US gold medalist Laurie Hernandez has another trophy to add
> to her collection. What competition did she win last week, along
> with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy?
 
Dancing w/the stars
 
 
> 8. Wind Mobile is rebranding itself. What's its new name?
 
> 9. Name either of the two Canadians who won the Presidential Medal
> of Freedom.
 
Lorne Michaels
 
"Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Nov 29 04:54PM

Mark Brader wrote:
 
 
> and Quebec respectively. So what is the Society's pick?
 
> 2. To which position in Trump's administration has ex-general
> Michael Flynn been appointed?
National Security Advisor
> 3. The US president-elect has already had a meeting with one
> foreign head of government. Name, please?
Justin Trudeau
> 4. Heather Moyse, winner of two Olympic gold medals in bobsleigh,
> has just been named to the World Hall of Fame of which other
> sport?
Athletics
> 5. Which country this past week withdrew from the treaty founding
> the International Criminal Court, which it called "ineffective
> and one-sided"?
South Africa
 
> 1. A Canadian art record was broken last week when a Canadian
> masterpiece was auctioned for $11,200,000. Name the painter.
 
> 2. Mrs. Brady is dead. Who was she?
The wife of Mr Brady
> 3. Name the new Las Vegas NHL team.
Las Vegas Slot Machines
 
> 6. US gold medalist Laurie Hernandez has another trophy to add
> to her collection. What competition did she win last week,
> along with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy?
Dancing with The Stars
> 7. Who won four awards, including Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist,
> at the American Music Awards last week -- and three days later
> punched a fan in the face?
Justin Bieber
> of Freedom.
 
> 10. Trudeau spoke at the Francophone Summit last weekend.
> Which country hosted it?
Belgium, Switzerland
 
Peter Smyth
Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Nov 29 09:20PM +0100

> 2. To which position in Trump's administration has ex-general
> Michael Flynn been appointed?
 
National security advisor

> 3. The US president-elect has already had a meeting with one
> foreign head of government. Name, please?
 
Abe

> 5. Which country this past week withdrew from the treaty founding
> the International Criminal Court, which it called "ineffective
> and one-sided"?
 
Nigeria

> 6. Last week Prime Minister Trudeau got Mauricio Macri to allow
> the importation of Canadian pork for the first time since 2002.
> Which country is Macri president of?
 
Argentina

> * Game 10 (2016-11-28), Round 1 - Current Events
 
> 3. Name the new Las Vegas NHL team.
 
Vegas Golden Knights
 
(Don't know if it's the keyboard, or some subliminal message in my head,
but instead of Vegas, I first typed Vegans.)

 
 
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Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Nov 29 09:51PM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:boudncjqPLHejKDFnZ2dnUU7-
> and Quebec respectively. So what is the Society's pick?
 
> 2. To which position in Trump's administration has ex-general
> Michael Flynn been appointed?
 
CIA Director; Director of National Security
 
 
> 3. The US president-elect has already had a meeting with one
> foreign head of government. Name, please?
 
Abe
 
 
> 5. Which country this past week withdrew from the treaty founding
> the International Criminal Court, which it called "ineffective
> and one-sided"?
 
Russia
 
 
> 1. A Canadian art record was broken last week when a Canadian
> masterpiece was auctioned for $11,200,000. Name the painter.
 
> 2. Mrs. Brady is dead. Who was she?
 
Florence Henderson
 
 
> 3. Name the new Las Vegas NHL team.
 
Gamblers
 
 
> 6. US gold medalist Laurie Hernandez has another trophy to add
> to her collection. What competition did she win last week,
> along with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy?
 
Dancing With The Stars
 
 
> 7. Who won four awards, including Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist,
> at the American Music Awards last week -- and three days later
> punched a fan in the face?
 
Bieber
 
> of Freedom.
 
> 10. Trudeau spoke at the Francophone Summit last weekend.
> Which country hosted it?
 
Pete Gayde
"Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Nov 29 05:06PM

Calvin wrote:
 
> 1 In which city is the Kentucky Derby run?
Frankfort
> 2 In 2008 which American financier (and one-time friend of Prince
> Andrew) began an 18 month prison sentence for soliciting under-age
> sex?
Jeffrey Goldberg?
> 3 Which country's national symbol is a lotus flower?
Japan
> 4 Originally a Latin term, what two-word name was commonly given to
> the study of nature and the physical universe before the development
> of modern science?
Life Science
> 5 How many chromosomes do most humans have?
46
> 6 With which musical instrument does one associate Sir Yehudi Menuhin?
Violin
> 7 What nationality was tennis player Michael Chang?
American
> 8 A manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, Asko is based in
> which European country?
Germany
> 9 In basketball, which eight-letter term is used to describe someone
> who regularly plays in both the guard and forward positions?
 
> 10 Who was the Greek god of wealth?
 
 
Peter Smyth
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Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Nov 28 08:44AM -0600

In article <o1ghmv$rsg$1@dont-email.me>, dtilque@frontier.com says...
 
> Alas, I said India for Q1, so I only got 8 right. I believe only Stephen
> and Pete got Q1 right, so Marc's score is wrong too. (I'm sure Marc will
> thank me for pointing this out. Right Marc?)
 
I'll get into the "Thanks" frame of mind eventually.
 
 
 
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"Chris F.A. Johnson" <cfajohnson@cfaj.ca>: Nov 28 10:29AM -0500

On 2016-11-28, Calvin wrote:
...
>> 7 What is the only US State that has the name of an English county in it?
 
> New Hampshire
> York is a city, not a county
 
Yorkshire is formally called the County of York.
 
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Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Nov 28 06:33PM


>> New Hampshire
>> York is a city, not a county
 
> Yorkshire is formally called the County of York.
 
But New York isn't called New County of York :O
msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 28 01:01PM -0600

"Calvin":
>> New Hampshire
>> York is a city, not a county

Chris Johnson:
> Yorkshire is formally called the County of York.
 
See this page:
 
http://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/2016/04/the-county/
 
So, formally, Yorkshire no longer exists. If you check the official
list of councils here:
 
http://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491463/List_of_councils_in_England.pdf
 
you'll see that the string "York" now only shows up in the County of
North Yorkshire and the unitary (i.e. combined city/county) authorities
of the City of York and the East Riding of Yorkshire. (The former third
riding, West Yorkshire, has been entirely broken up into its parts.)
 
However, this official page:
 
http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/englands-traditional-counties
 
suggests that for information on traditional counties you should
consult the Association of British Counties site:
 
http://abcounties.com/
 
which links to a number of sites run by other people. For example, at:
 
http://www.gazetteer.org.uk/view.php?placeid=51511
 
it shows that the unitary authority of York falls within the history
county of Yorkshire. And at:
 
http://wikishire.co.uk/map/#/centre=53.954,-1.857/zoom=10
 
you see the (traditional) county name Yorkshire. On the other hand,
on the same site at:
 
http://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Counties_of_the_United_Kingdom
 
there is support for Chris's claim; but now we're into a wiki, not
anything official about formal usage.
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Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Nov 28 07:49PM


> http://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/2016/04/the-county/
 
> So, formally, Yorkshire no longer exists. If you check the official
> list of councils here:
 
Hoo boy! I hope you know what a can of worms you're opening, Mark!
 
I live in a part of the world that is in the Historic County of York,
but hasn't been part of even the splintered county / authorities since
the 70s.
 
We still celebrate Yorkshire Day (August 1), including the reading of
the Yorkshire Declaration of Integrity:
 
"I, [Name], being a resident of the West Riding of Yorkshire
declare:
 
That Yorkshire is three Ridings and the City of York, with these
Boundaries of 1141 years standing; That the address of all places in
these Ridings is Yorkshire; That all persons born therein or
resident therein and loyal to the Ridings are Yorkshiremen and
women; That any person or corporate body which deliberately ignores
or denies the aforementioned shall forfeit all claim to Yorkshire
status.
 
These declarations made this Yorkshire Day 2016. God Save the
Queen!" .
 
There are white roses in the pavements and glass, Yorkshire flags flying
from local civic building. If you come here and suggest Yorkshire
doesn't exist, the locals will cut you dead, figuratively or literally.
 
I'm not saying your wrong, I'm just saying be careful :)
 
God Bless Geoffrey Boycott!
msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 28 05:16PM -0600

Chris Johnson:
>>> Yorkshire is formally called the County of York.
 
Mark Brader:
>> So, formally, Yorkshire no longer exists. If you check the official
>> list of councils here:

Gareth Owen:
> Hoo boy! I hope you know what a can of worms you're opening, Mark!
 
I didn't, Chris did. Or Calvin did, depending on how you look at it.

> I live in a part of the world that is in the Historic County of York,
> but hasn't been part of even the splintered county / authorities since
> the 70s.
 
I have relatives in North Yorkshire and have also enjoyed several
visits to the City of York. And I live in a city that was abolished
by higher government myself -- but in my case, the name still exists
officially because it was transferred to another entity.
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Toronto insane programmers throughout the world..."
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"Or their bosses..." -- Steve Summit
 
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Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Nov 28 04:14PM -0800

On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 8:43:00 AM UTC+10, Calvin wrote:
> 1 Which Asian country is home to the most Christians, around 85 million?
 
I have corrected the scores for the two entrants who answered India. Apologies for the error.
 
As for Russia, it clearly straddles the Euro/Asian border but cannot be considered an Asian country in the context of the question, since that would amount to a trick question. I'd be happy to count Russian Christians who live in the Asian part of the country (only), but they are well < 85m.
 
> 7 What is the only US State that has the name of an English county in it?
 
It is a can of worms but I'm not going to allow York. These two reasonably authoritative sources list Yorkshire, not York.
 
http://county-wise.org.uk/counties/
http://www.britain-visitor.com/britain-travel-guide/current-counties-uk
 
Wikipedia and some other unofficial sites do refer to "County of York" but I don't consider those sufficient and/or current. The original protest did not cite any sources (despite being invited to) so I now consider the matter closed.
 
Geoffrey Boycott you say? Where is Lord Hawke when you need him? He knew how to deal with recalcitrants :-)
 
Revised scores:
 
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 TOTAL TB Quiz 464
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 76 Mark Brader
0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 68 Dan Tilque
1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 8 68 Stephen Perry
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 8 72 Gareth Owen
0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 7 58 Erland S
1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 7 60 Pete Gayde
0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 7 62 Chris Johnson
0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 7 66 Marc Dashevsky
0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 6 53 Bjorn Lundin
0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 6 58 Bruce Bowler
0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 47 Peter Smyth
- - - - - - - - - - --- ----------
2 6 8 8 9 11 10 9 11 4 78 71%
 
Congratulations Mark.
 
cheers,
calvin
Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Nov 29 08:27AM

> would amount to a trick question. I'd be happy to count Russian
> Christians who live in the Asian part of the country (only), but they
> are well < 85m.
 
A trick question to consider the largest country in Asia an Asian country?
I don't think so.
 
Now you were saved by the number you gave which ruled out Russia for that
reason, but next time you ask question about Asian countries, be more
careful.
 
 
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msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 28 11:25PM -0600

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* Game 9 (2016-11-21), Round 1 - Current Events
 
1. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has announced its
choice for Canada's national bird. It's not the loon or snowy
owl, which are already honored as provincial birds of Ontario
and Quebec respectively. So what is the Society's pick?
 
2. To which position in Trump's administration has ex-general
Michael Flynn been appointed?
 
3. The US president-elect has already had a meeting with one
foreign head of government. Name, please?
 
4. Heather Moyse, winner of two Olympic gold medals in bobsleigh,
has just been named to the World Hall of Fame of which other
sport?
 
5. Which country this past week withdrew from the treaty founding
the International Criminal Court, which it called "ineffective
and one-sided"?
 
6. Last week Prime Minister Trudeau got Mauricio Macri to allow
the importation of Canadian pork for the first time since 2002.
Which country is Macri president of?
 
7. Last Thursday at the ACC, the visiting team's goalie was booed.
Name him.
 
8. In a book published last week, art historian Bogomila
Welsh-Ovcharov controversially claims to present lost
sketches by which 19th-century artist?
 
9. What did authors Rohinton Mistry and Joseph Boyden become
members of last Thursday?
 
10. The heritage building that in the 1890s was home to the first
movie theater in Canada has been gutted by fire. In which city?
 
 
* Game 10 (2016-11-28), Round 1 - Current Events
 
1. A Canadian art record was broken last week when a Canadian
masterpiece was auctioned for $11,200,000. Name the painter.
 
2. Mrs. Brady is dead. Who was she?
 
3. Name the new Las Vegas NHL team.
 
4. Name the Dundas, Ontario, native who won his first title at
the RSM Golf Classic last week.
 
5. Who just released his book subtitled "Two Brothers, One Vision"?
 
6. US gold medalist Laurie Hernandez has another trophy to add
to her collection. What competition did she win last week,
along with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy?
 
7. Who won four awards, including Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist,
at the American Music Awards last week -- and three days later
punched a fan in the face?
 
8. Wind Mobile is rebranding itself. What's its new name?
 
9. Name either of the two Canadians who won the Presidential Medal
of Freedom.
 
10. Trudeau spoke at the Francophone Summit last weekend.
Which country hosted it?
 
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Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Nov 29 05:50AM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:boudncjqPLHejKDFnZ2dnUU7-
 
> * Game 10 (2016-11-28), Round 1 - Current Events
 
> 2. Mrs. Brady is dead. Who was she?
 
Florence Henderson
 
> 3. Name the new Las Vegas NHL team.
 
Vegas Golden Knights
 
> 6. US gold medalist Laurie Hernandez has another trophy to add
> to her collection. What competition did she win last week,
> along with her partner Val Chmerkovskiy?
 
"Dancing with the Stars"

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Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Nov 28 11:33PM -0800

Mark Brader wrote:
> choice for Canada's national bird. It's not the loon or snowy
> owl, which are already honored as provincial birds of Ontario
> and Quebec respectively. So what is the Society's pick?
 
Canada goose; Arctic tern
 
 
> 2. To which position in Trump's administration has ex-general
> Michael Flynn been appointed?
 
National Security Advisor
 
 
> 3. The US president-elect has already had a meeting with one
> foreign head of government. Name, please?
 
Abe
 
 
> 5. Which country this past week withdrew from the treaty founding
> the International Criminal Court, which it called "ineffective
> and one-sided"?
 
Iran
 
 
> 1. A Canadian art record was broken last week when a Canadian
> masterpiece was auctioned for $11,200,000. Name the painter.
 
> 2. Mrs. Brady is dead. Who was she?
 
Florence Henderson
 
 
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Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Nov 29 01:35AM -0600

In article <boudncjqPLHejKDFnZ2dnUU7-WfNnZ2d@giganews.com>, msb@vex.net says...
> choice for Canada's national bird. It's not the loon or snowy
> owl, which are already honored as provincial birds of Ontario
> and Quebec respectively. So what is the Society's pick?
Canada Goose

> 2. To which position in Trump's administration has ex-general
> Michael Flynn been appointed?
National Security Advisor
 
 
> 1. A Canadian art record was broken last week when a Canadian
> masterpiece was auctioned for $11,200,000. Name the painter.
 
> 2. Mrs. Brady is dead. Who was she?
Florence Henderson
 
 
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msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 28 11:23PM -0600

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and should be interpreted accordingly.
 
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Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
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have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my recent companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
 
 
* Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
having one?
 
3. On April 6, 2008, the Dalai Lama wrote: "It is the legitimate
right of every Tibetan to struggle for their freedoms and rights.
On the other hand, it will be futile and not helpful to anyone
if we do something that will create hatred in the minds of the
Chinese people." *What event* was he urging his followers not
to demonstrate against?
 
4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
role in establishing what?
 
5. The word "conchie" was coined in the early 20th century.
What does it mean?
 
6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
for Nuclear Disarmament?
 
7. The only vote in Parliament against Canada's entry into World
War II was that of the CCF leader. Name that MP.
 
8. On February 22, 1943, Nazi Germany guillotined three founding
members of a non-violent resistance movement, including
University of Munich student Sophie Scholl. Name the *movement*.
 
9. By the beginning of the 20th century, according to the "Canadian
Encyclopedia", four Christian groups had received specific
exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
was the fourth?
 
10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
 
 
* Game 1, Round 5 - Audio - TV Themes and Composers
 
Surprise! Here's an audio round that works without the audio.
 
In the original game, you would have heard a well-known TV theme
song; here, I'll just name the show instead. In each case, what
you have to name is the composer. Some are well-known beyond
their theme-song work, but others were studio staffers.
 
1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the *band* that composed this theme.
 
2. "Jeopardy!". Originally composed as a lullaby for his son,
he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
 
3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
4. "Peter Gunn". Name this famous theme writer.
 
5. "Sanford and Son". This 1970s sitcom theme was written for
the show by one of the most influential music producers of the
last 50 years.
 
6. "Star Trek" (the original series). No clue needed here.
 
7. "The Simpsons". This composer started with the band Oingo Boingo
in the late '70s and has garnered Emmy and Oscar nominations
for his work, particularly with Tim Burton.
 
8. "Welcome Back, Kotter". The name of the program was changed
to match the lyrics of this theme song written by a member of
a popular '60s band.
 
9. "Saturday Night Live" (the closing theme). More Canadians!
He was a member of the band Lighthouse in the late 1960s,
and more recently has won Academy Awards for his film scores.
 
10. "The Tonight Show" (the Johnny Carson version). Another
Canadian! He's famous for a number of golden oldies.
 
 
* Game 1, Round 6 - Sports - Things and Terms
 
We will give you first the name of a thing, and secondly the name
or descriptive term for an action or situation associated with a
sport, game, or pastime. You name that sport, game, or pastime.
Example: We say, "'Uprights'; 'Hail Mary pass'"; you say it's
Canadian (or American) football. Note, as in this case, that the
thing and the action are not necessarily related or occurring at
the same time; they are just terms from the same sport or pastime.
 
The thing will always come first.
 
1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
6. "Poles"; "dig".
7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
--
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msb@vex.net -- Fonseca & Carolino
 
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Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Nov 29 05:48AM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:a_WdnVS6Ep9WjaDFnZ2dnUU7-
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Desmond Tutu

> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
 
Costa Rica
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
League of Nations

> 5. The word "conchie" was coined in the early 20th century.
> What does it mean?
 
conscientious objector
 
> 6. Which British philosopher was the first president of the Campaign
> for Nuclear Disarmament?
 
Bertrand Russell

> 8. On February 22, 1943, Nazi Germany guillotined three founding
> members of a non-violent resistance movement, including
> University of Munich student Sophie Scholl. Name the *movement*.
 
White Rose Movement

> exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
> the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
> was the fourth?
 
Amish
 
> 10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
> subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
> mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
 
James Brady

> you have to name is the composer. Some are well-known beyond
> their theme-song work, but others were studio staffers.
 
> 1. "The Big Bang Theory". Name the *band* that composed this theme.
 
Barenaked Ladies
 
> 2. "Jeopardy!". Originally composed as a lullaby for his son,
> he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
 
Merv Griffin

> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
Lalo Schifrin (?)
 
> 4. "Peter Gunn". Name this famous theme writer.
 
Henry Mancini
 
> 5. "Sanford and Son". This 1970s sitcom theme was written for
> the show by one of the most influential music producers of the
> last 50 years.
 
Quincy Jones

> 6. "Star Trek" (the original series). No clue needed here.
 
Jerry Goldsmith (?)
 
> 7. "The Simpsons". This composer started with the band Oingo Boingo
> in the late '70s and has garnered Emmy and Oscar nominations
> for his work, particularly with Tim Burton.
 
Danny Elfman

> 8. "Welcome Back, Kotter". The name of the program was changed
> to match the lyrics of this theme song written by a member of
> a popular '60s band.
 
John Sebastian
 
> 9. "Saturday Night Live" (the closing theme). More Canadians!
> He was a member of the band Lighthouse in the late 1960s,
> and more recently has won Academy Awards for his film scores.
 
Howard Shore

> 10. "The Tonight Show" (the Johnny Carson version). Another
> Canadian! He's famous for a number of golden oldies.
 
Paul Anka
 
> sport, game, or pastime. You name that sport, game, or pastime.
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
 
billiards
 
> 4. "Mainstrings"; "deuce".
 
tennis
 
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
 
boxing
 
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
 
golf
 
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
 
basketball
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
baseball
 
--
Joshua Kreitzer
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Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Nov 28 11:22PM -0800

Mark Brader wrote:
 
> * Game 1, Round 4 - History - Pacifism and Non-Violence
 
> 1. Who advocated non-violent resistance to South African apartheid
> and was awarded the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?
 
Mandela ??
 
 
> 2. Which Central American country has had no standing army since
> 1948 -- and is, in fact, constitutionally forbidden from
> having one?
 
Costa Rica
 
> to demonstrate against?
 
> 4. Woodrow Wilson was awarded the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize for his
> role in establishing what?
 
League of Nations
 
> exemptions from military obligations. Three of these groups were
> the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Hutterites. Which group
> was the fourth?
 
Jehovah's Witnesses
 
 
> 10. Shot in the head in 1981, this White House press secretary
> subsequently campaigned for gun control. An act of Congress
> mandating background checks on gun purchasers bears his name.
 
Brady
 
> he used it later for the program that he executive-produced.
 
> 3. "Mission: Impossible". Name this busy TV theme composer,
> also famous for "Hawaii 5-0".
 
Williams
 
 
> The thing will always come first.
 
> 1. "Biter stick"; "blank end".
> 2. "Trapper" or "catch glove"; "butterfly style".
 
hockey
 
> 3. "Cushion" or "rail"; "English".
 
pool
 
> 5. "Speed bag"; "peekaboo style".
> 6. "Poles"; "dig".
> 7. "Lob wedge"; "buried lie" or "fried egg".
 
golf
 
> 8. "Spider" or "spider web"; "diddle for the middle" or "bull-off".
 
curling
 
> 9. "Perimeter"; "pick and roll".
 
basketball
 
> 10. "Doughnut"; "brush-back".
 
baseball
 
 
--
Dan Tilque
Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Nov 28 08:45AM -0600

In article <nemdnfg5r_PMv6TFnZ2dnUU7-fHNnZ2d@giganews.com>, msb@vex.net says...
> "movie" includes TV-movies.) We describe it -- you name it.
 
> 1. A 1988 dramatization of the "Black Sox" scandal of 1919,
> starring John Cusack, John Mahoney, and Charlie Sheen.
Field Of Dreams
 
> 2. A player seemingly comes out of nowhere and displays almost
> divine talent with the aid of his bat "Wonderboy". 1984,
> starring Wilfred Brimley and Robert Redford.
The Natural
 
> 3. 1973. Examines the friendship between a star pitcher and his
> half-wit tobacco-chewing catcher as they deal with the catcher's
> mortal illness. Starring Michael Moriarty and Robert De Niro.
Bang The Drum Slowly
 
> repelled by wood. He becomes a major-league pitcher and wins
> the World Series. 1949, starring Ray Milland, Jean Peters,
> and Paul Douglas.
It Happens Every Spring
 
> 6. A losing baseball team gets some supernatural help to become
> winners. Original made in 1951 starring Paul Douglas and Janet
> Leigh; remade in 1984 with Danny Glover and Brenda Fricker.
Angels In The Outfield
 
> 7. A 1992 depiction of the All American Girls Baseball League.
> Starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, and Madonna.
A League Of Their Own
 
> of misfits in an ultra-competitive California Little League.
> Starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, and Jackie Earle Haley.
> Billy Bob Thornton starred in an ill-considered 2005 remake.
Bad News Bears
 
> 9. A 2001 movie starring Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane, about the
> race between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle to break Babe Ruth's
> single-season home run record.
61
 
> 10. 2013 story of Jackie Robinson's historic breaking of the
> major-league color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
> Starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford.
42
 
 
 
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msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 28 11:19PM -0600

Mark Brader:
> "movie" includes TV-movies.) We describe it -- you name it.
 
> 1. A 1988 dramatization of the "Black Sox" scandal of 1919,
> starring John Cusack, John Mahoney, and Charlie Sheen.
 
"Eight Men Out". 4 for Joshua, Gareth, Dan Tilque, Pete,
and Dan Blum.
 
> 2. A player seemingly comes out of nowhere and displays almost
> divine talent with the aid of his bat "Wonderboy". 1984,
> starring Wilfred Brimley and Robert Redford.
 
"The Natural". 4 for Joshua, Gareth, Pete, Calvin, Dan Blum,
and Marc.
 
> 3. 1973. Examines the friendship between a star pitcher and his
> half-wit tobacco-chewing catcher as they deal with the catcher's
> mortal illness. Starring Michael Moriarty and Robert De Niro.
 
"Bang the Drum Slowly". 4 for Joshua, Gareth, Dan Blum, and Marc.
 
> 4. An aimless young petty crook agrees to coach a Chicago
> little-league team in order to settle his debts. 2001,
> starring Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane, and D.B. Sweeney.
 
"Hardball". 4 for Joshua.
 
> repelled by wood. He becomes a major-league pitcher and wins
> the World Series. 1949, starring Ray Milland, Jean Peters,
> and Paul Douglas.
 
"It Happens Every Spring". 4 for Joshua and Marc.
 
The movie basically ignored the fact that he was cheating by doing
this. The baseball leagues took notice, though, and denied the
studio permission to mention any actual baseball teams.
 
> 6. A losing baseball team gets some supernatural help to become
> winners. Original made in 1951 starring Paul Douglas and Janet
> Leigh; remade in 1984 with Danny Glover and Brenda Fricker.
 
For 1984, read 1994. Sorry about that.
 
"Angels in the Outfield". 4 for Joshua, Gareth, Dan Tilque,
Dan Blum, and Marc.
 
> 7. A 1992 depiction of the All American Girls Baseball League.
> Starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, and Madonna.
 
"A League of their Own". 4 for Joshua, Gareth, Dan Tilque, Pete,
Calvin, Dan Blum, and Marc.
 
> of misfits in an ultra-competitive California Little League.
> Starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, and Jackie Earle Haley.
> Billy Bob Thornton starred in an ill-considered 2005 remake.
 
"The Bad News Bears" (1976). 4 for Joshua, Gareth, Pete, Calvin,
Dan Blum, and Marc.
 
> 9. A 2001 movie starring Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane, about the
> race between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle to break Babe Ruth's
> single-season home run record.
 
"61*". The "*" was not required. 4 for Joshua, Gareth, Pete,
Dan Blum, and Marc.
 
> 10. 2013 story of Jackie Robinson's historic breaking of the
> major-league color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
> Starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford.
 
"42". 4 for Joshua, Gareth, Pete, Dan Blum, and Marc.
 
 
> there were 22 decoys, which are now interspersed with the others;
> identify those logos if you like for fun, but for no points.
 
 
> 1. (decoy)
 
Ontario Hydro.
 
> 2. Name it.
 
City of Montreal.
 
> 3. (decoy)
 
Commodore Business Machines.
 
> 4. Name it.
 
The centennial of Canada (1967).
 
By the way, here's the logo for next year's sesquicentennial:
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjpjTtBUgAIXG5k.jpg
 
> 5. (decoy)
 
Expo 67 (the 1967 world's fair in Montreal). The theme of the fair
was "Man and his World", or in French "Terre des Hommes", and for
several years afterwards this was used as the name of a summer fair
on part of the site. Pete got the latter name.
 
> 6. (decoy)
 
Dominion. (Supermarket chain.)
 
> 7. (decoy)
 
Canada Council for the Arts.
 
> 8. Name it.
 
Ontario Science Centre.
 
> 9. (decoy)
 
Potash Corp.
 
> 10. (decoy)
 
Global TV.
 
> 11. (decoy)
 
Saskatchewan.
 
> 12. (decoy)
 
Ontario Place.
 
> 13. (decoy)
 
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.
 
> 14. (decoy)
 
Participaction. (The federal government marketing physical fitness.)
 
> 15. Name it.
 
Canada Trust (before it merged with the TD Bank).
 
> 16. (decoy)
 
Ontario Northland (Transportation Commission or Railway; also
accepting NorOntair).
 
> 17. (decoy)
 
Men without Hats. (Band.) Joshua got this.
 
> 18. (decoy)
 
The Montreal subway (Metro).
 
> 19. (decoy)
 
Foodland Ontario. (The provincial government marketing local farm
products.)
 
> 20. (That's the unnumbered one, of course.) Name it.
 
National Film Board of Canada ("NFB" or "ONF" was sufficient).
4 for Joshua.
 
> 21. (decoy)
 
Canadian Airlines International. ("Canadian" was not enough.) That
was the new name for Pacific Western after it bought Canadian Pacific
Airlines (CP Air) and before it was in turn bought by Air Canada.
 
> 22. (decoy)
 
Metric Commission.
 
> 23. (decoy)
 
Toronto Zoo (or Metropolitan Toronto Zoo, as it was).
 
> 24. Name it.
 
National Bank of Canada (or Banque Nationale). (One of the smaller
commercial banks, not to be confused with #27.)
 
> 25. Name it.
 
Canadian Pacific Railway ("CP" or "CPR" was sufficient).
 
> 26. (decoy)
 
Société des alcools du Québec. (Provincial liquor stores.)
 
> 27. (decoy)
 
Bank of Canada.
 
> 28. (decoy)
 
Parks Canada. (National parks.)
 
> 29. Name it.
 
Girl Guides of Canada. (Not "Girl Scouts".)
 
> 30. Name it.
 
The 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. The year or city was required.
4 for Pete. 3 for Joshua.
 
> 31. (decoy)
 
Steinberg. (Supermarket chain.)
 
> 32. Name it.
 
Credit Union Central of Canada. (Any reference to credit unions
was sufficient.
 
 
 
Scores, if there are no errors:
 
GAME 1 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Ent Can
Joshua Kreitzer 40 7 47
Gareth Owen 32 0 32
Dan Blum 32 0 32
Marc Dashevsky 32 0 32
Pete Gayde 24 4 28
"Calvin" 12 0 12
Dan Tilque 12 0 12
Björn Lundin 0 0 0
 
--
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msb@vex.net | reasons. I think ideology sucks." -- Torvalds
 
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Nov 28 08:55AM -0600

In article <a92f8fdf-59fb-40b1-b6b0-e01ac1b3f6ee@googlegroups.com>, 334152@gmail.com says...
 
> 1 In which city is the Kentucky Derby run?
Louisville KY
 
> 2 In 2008 which American financier (and one-time friend of Prince Andrew) began an 18 month prison sentence for soliciting under-age sex?
> 3 Which country's national symbol is a lotus flower?
India
 
> 4 Originally a Latin term, what two-word name was commonly given to the study of nature and the physical universe before the development of modern science?
Natural Philosophy
 
> 5 How many chromosomes do most humans have?
23 pairs = 46 total
 
> 6 With which musical instrument does one associate Sir Yehudi Menuhin?
violin
 
> 7 What nationality was tennis player Michael Chang?
U.S.A.
 
> 8 A manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, Asko is based in which European country?
> 9 In basketball, which eight-letter term is used to describe someone who regularly plays in both the guard and forward positions?
swingman
 
 
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"Chris F.A. Johnson" <cfajohnson@cfaj.ca>: Nov 28 10:37AM -0500

On 2016-11-28, Calvin wrote:
 
> 1 In which city is the Kentucky Derby run?
 
Louisville
 
> 2 In 2008 which American financier (and one-time friend of Prince Andrew) began an 18 month prison sentence for soliciting under-age sex?
> 3 Which country's national symbol is a lotus flower?
 
India (and I think there are others)
 
> 4 Originally a Latin term, what two-word name was commonly given to the study of nature and the physical universe before the development of modern science?
 
Natural philosophy
 
> 5 How many chromosomes do most humans have?
 
24 pairs
 
> 6 With which musical instrument does one associate Sir Yehudi Menuhin?
 
Violin
 
> 7 What nationality was tennis player Michael Chang?
 
USA
 
> 8 A manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, Asko is based in which European country?
 
Sweden
 
> 9 In basketball, which eight-letter term is used to describe someone who regularly plays in both the guard and forward positions?
> 10 Who was the Greek god of wealth?
 
Pluto
 
--
Chris F.A. Johnson
Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Nov 28 06:34PM


> 1 In which city is the Kentucky Derby run?
 
Lexington
 
> 2 In 2008 which American financier (and one-time friend of Prince
> Andrew) began an 18 month prison sentence for soliciting under-age
> sex?
 
Nope
 
> 3 Which country's national symbol is a lotus flower?
 
India
 
> 4 Originally a Latin term, what two-word name was commonly given to
> the study of nature and the physical universe before the development
> of modern science?
 
Natural Philosoophy
 
> 5 How many chromosomes do most humans have?
 
23 pairs
 
> 6 With which musical instrument does one associate Sir Yehudi Menuhin?
 
Violin
 
> 7 What nationality was tennis player Michael Chang?
 
YS
 
> 8 A manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, Asko is based in
> which European country?
 
Sweden
 
> 9 In basketball, which eight-letter term is used to describe someone
> who regularly plays in both the guard and forward positions?
 
Swingman
 
> 10 Who was the Greek god of wealth?
 
Croesus??
Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Nov 28 10:32PM

Calvin <334152@gmail.com> wrote in
 
> 1 In which city is the Kentucky Derby run?
 
Louisville, Kentucky
 
> Andrew) began an 18 month prison sentence for soliciting under-age
> sex?
> 3 Which country's national symbol is a lotus flower?
 
India
 
> to the study of nature and the physical universe before the
> development of modern science?
> 5 How many chromosomes do most humans have?
 
23
 
> 6 With which musical instrument does one associate
> Sir Yehudi Menuhin?
 
Violin
 
> 7 What nationality was tennis player Michael Chang?
 
United States
 
> 8 A manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, Asko is
> based in which European country?
 
Finland
 
> 9 In basketball, which
> eight-letter term is used to describe someone who regularly plays in
> both the guard and forward positions?
 
Swingman
 
> 10 Who was the Greek god of wealth?
 
> cheers,
> calvin
 
Pete Gayde
msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 28 05:24PM -0600

"Calvin":
> > 5 How many chromosomes do most humans have?

Pete Gayde:
> 23
 
Y'know, there's a case for accepting that answer, considering that we
refer to "Chromosome 1", "Chromosome 2", and so on when there are
actually two of each. But if you did reason that way, then about
half of humans would have 24 (1-22, X, and Y) rather than 23.
I don't know offhand which group outnumbers the other worldwide, to
qualify as "most humans".
 
But considering that Calvin said "most humans" and not "most cells in
humans", the correct answer is apparently about 1,700,000,000,000,000.
(This is based on a recent estimate of the total number of cells in
the human body, which it turns out is not actually known very well.)
--
Mark Brader, Toronto / "A computer makes it possible to do, in half an hour,
msb@vex.net / tasks which were completely unnecessary to do before."
 
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Nov 28 07:23PM -0800

Calvin wrote:
> 1 In which city is the Kentucky Derby run?
 
Louisville, KY
 
> 2 In 2008 which American financier (and one-time friend of Prince Andrew) began an 18 month prison sentence for soliciting under-age sex?
> 3 Which country's national symbol is a lotus flower?
 
Nepal
 
> 4 Originally a Latin term, what two-word name was commonly given to the study of nature and the physical universe before the development of modern science?
 
Natural Philosophy
 
> 5 How many chromosomes do most humans have?
 
46
 
> 6 With which musical instrument does one associate Sir Yehudi Menuhin?
> 7 What nationality was tennis player Michael Chang?
 
American
 
> 8 A manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, Asko is based in which European country?
> 9 In basketball, which eight-letter term is used to describe someone who regularly plays in both the guard and forward positions?
> 10 Who was the Greek god of wealth?
 
Hermes
 
--
Dan Tilque
Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Nov 28 07:32PM -0800

Gareth Owen wrote:
> Calvin <334152@gmail.com> writes:
 
>> 7 What nationality was tennis player Michael Chang?
 
> YS
 
Ys has not been a country for a long, long time.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ys
 
--
Dan Tilque
"Chris F.A. Johnson" <cfajohnson@cfaj.ca>: Nov 28 12:59PM -0500

On 2016-11-18, Chris F.A. Johnson wrote:
> newsgroup, quoting the questions and placing your answer below each
> one. Only one answer is allowed per question.
 
> Entries must be posted by Friday, November 25, 2016.
 
Results will be posted shortly, probably tomorrow.
 
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