- QFTCIMM16 Game 1, Rounds 4-6: pacifism, TV themes, sports terms - 10 Updates
- QFTCIMM16 Current Events 3-4 answers - 1 Update
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| 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 -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| 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 -- Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address. |
| "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 -- 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 -- -- 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 -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| 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.) -- Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se |
| 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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