- Calvin's Quiz #473 - 5 Updates
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| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Feb 05 02:30PM -0800 1 Which word describes the white substance between the coloured skin and flesh of an orange? 2 Name either of the countries which contested the first World Cup (soccer) match on 13 July 1930. 3 Hindu is the predominant religion in 3 countries. Name any 2 of them. 4 Whose operatic works include "Paul Bunyan", "The Beggar's Opera" and "Billy Budd"? 5 Herbert Sutcliffe represented which country in international cricket? 6 Turks head, Granny and Bowline are types of what? 7 Which two words have been redacted from the lyrics of a 1993 George Thorogood hit? "Clean your act up and don't be a slob / Get it together like your big brother Bob / Why don't you get a haircut and get a …". 8 Which American director's films include "12 Angry Men" (1957), "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975) and "Network" (1976)? 9 Bathsheba Everdene, Gabriel Oak and Fanny Robin are characters in which 1874 Thomas Hardy novel? 10 The site of a late 19th century gold rush, the Klondike River is a tributary of which larger North American river? cheers, calvin |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Feb 05 10:44PM > 1 Which word describes the white substance between the coloured skin and flesh of an orange? dermis > 2 Name either of the countries which contested the first World Cup (soccer) match on 13 July 1930. France > 3 Hindu is the predominant religion in 3 countries. Name any 2 of them. India and Bangladesh > 4 Whose operatic works include "Paul Bunyan", "The Beggar's Opera" and "Billy Budd"? Gay > 5 Herbert Sutcliffe represented which country in international cricket? Australia > 6 Turks head, Granny and Bowline are types of what? knots > 7 Which two words have been redacted from the lyrics of a 1993 George Thorogood hit? "Clean your act up and don't be a slob / Get it together like your big brother Bob / Why don't you get a haircut and get a ?". real job > 8 Which American director's films include "12 Angry Men" (1957), "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975) and "Network" (1976)? Chayefsky > 9 Bathsheba Everdene, Gabriel Oak and Fanny Robin are characters in which 1874 Thomas Hardy novel? Jude the Obscure > 10 The site of a late 19th century gold rush, the Klondike River is a tributary of which larger North American river? Yukon River -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Feb 05 06:20PM -0600 "Calvin": > 1 Which word describes the white substance between the coloured > skin and flesh of an orange? Pith. > 2 Name either of the countries which contested the first World > Cup (soccer) match on 13 July 1930. Uruguay. > 3 Hindu is the predominant religion in 3 countries. Name any 2 of them. India, Sri Lanka. > 4 Whose operatic works include "Paul Bunyan", "The Beggar's > Opera" and "Billy Budd"? Hmm, someone I've heard of. Britten? > 5 Herbert Sutcliffe represented which country in international cricket? England? > 6 Turks head, Granny and Bowline are types of what? Knots. > George Thorogood hit? "Clean your act up and don't be a slob / > Get it together like your big brother Bob / Why don't you get a > haircut and get a ...". New job? > 8 Which American director's films include "12 Angry Men" (1957), > "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975) and "Network" (1976)? Lumet. > 9 Bathsheba Everdene, Gabriel Oak and Fanny Robin are characters > in which 1874 Thomas Hardy novel? "Tess of the d'Urbervilles"? > 10 The site of a late 19th century gold rush, the Klondike River > is a tributary of which larger North American river? Yukon. -- Mark Brader "It is considered a sign of great {winnitude} Toronto when your Obs are more interesting than other msb@vex.net people's whole postings." --Eric Raymond My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| Don Piven <don@piven.net>: Feb 05 07:27PM -0600 On 2/5/17 16:30, Calvin wrote: > 1 Which word describes the white substance between the coloured skin and flesh of an orange? Pith. > 2 Name either of the countries which contested the first World Cup (soccer) match on 13 July 1930. Italy, Spain. > 3 Hindu is the predominant religion in 3 countries. Name any 2 of them. India, Sri Lanka. > 4 Whose operatic works include "Paul Bunyan", "The Beggar's Opera" and "Billy Budd"? > 5 Herbert Sutcliffe represented which country in international cricket > 6 Turks head, Granny and Bowline are types of what? Knots. > 7 Which two words have been redacted from the lyrics of a 1993 George Thorogood hit? "Clean your act up and don't be a slob / Get it together like your big brother Bob / Why don't you get a haircut and get a …". Real job. > 8 Which American director's films include "12 Angry Men" (1957), "Dog Day Afternoon" (1975) and "Network" (1976)? > 9 Bathsheba Everdene, Gabriel Oak and Fanny Robin are characters in which 1874 Thomas Hardy novel? > 10 The site of a late 19th century gold rush, the Klondike River is a tributary of which larger North American river? Yukon. |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Feb 05 10:43PM -0300 > 1 Which word describes the white substance between the coloured skin > and flesh of an orange? Egads! I don't even know the word for it in Swedish! > 2 Name either of the countries which contested the first World Cup > (soccer) match on 13 July 1930. Uruguay > 3 Hindu is the predominant religion in 3 countries. Name any 2 of them. Nepal and India. > 4 Whose operatic works include "Paul Bunyan", "The Beggar's Opera" > and "Billy Budd"? Berthold Brecht > 5 Herbert Sutcliffe represented which country in international cricket? South Africa > 10 The site of a late 19th century gold rush, the Klondike River is > a tributary of which larger North American river? Columbia |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Feb 05 03:26PM > 1. A fundamental principle of Oriental medicine is the existence of > a life-force or energy that circulates through the body. > By what name is this life-force known? chi > 3. In this form of Japanese massage, pressure on points along the > meridians promotes movement, and prevents blockage, of <answer 1> > energy. Its name means literally "finger pressure". What is it? shiatsu > 6. A recent fad among athletes, this therapy is intended to dispel > stagnant energy. Evidence of its use was apparent on Michael > Phelps's skin during the last Olympics. Name it. cupping > medicine, posits that areas on the soles of the feet correspond > to bodily organs, and that foot massage can treat these organs. > What is this therapy? reflexology > 8. Since 2013, this branch of Oriental medicine has been regulated > in Ontario. Its name completes the title of "the College of > Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and"... who? acupuncutrists > 9. This form of Japanese massage, developed in the 1920s, uses > palm or hands-on healing to transfer "universal energy" from > the practitioner to the patient. Name it. reiki > primary source is the ancient Indian school of medicine which > grew concurrently with Chinese medicine. By what name is > traditional Indian medicine known? ayurvedic -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Feb 05 09:41PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:uZ6dna5adMp6qQvFnZ2dnUU7- > 1. A fundamental principle of Oriental medicine is the existence of > a life-force or energy that circulates through the body. > By what name is this life-force known? Chi > 3. In this form of Japanese massage, pressure on points along the > meridians promotes movement, and prevents blockage, of <answer 1> > energy. Its name means literally "finger pressure". What is it? Shiatsu > 6. A recent fad among athletes, this therapy is intended to dispel > stagnant energy. Evidence of its use was apparent on Michael > Phelps's skin during the last Olympics. Name it. Puckering > medicine, posits that areas on the soles of the feet correspond > to bodily organs, and that foot massage can treat these organs. > What is this therapy? Shiatsu > 8. Since 2013, this branch of Oriental medicine has been regulated > in Ontario. Its name completes the title of "the College of > Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and"... who? Acupuncturists > 9. This form of Japanese massage, developed in the 1920s, uses > palm or hands-on healing to transfer "universal energy" from > the practitioner to the patient. Name it. Shiatsu > 3. Located near the town of Brighton, this popular provincial park > protects a sand spit that extends into Lake Ontario, and which is > "almost an island". Name the park. Point Pelee > The origin of the park's name is unknown, but we can say that > it has nothing at all to do with the Quebec Timber Company, > since no such company has ever existed. Name the park. Pete Gayde |
| Don Piven <don@piven.net>: Feb 05 03:48PM -0600 On 2/4/17 14:09, Mark Brader wrote: > 1. A fundamental principle of Oriental medicine is the existence of > a life-force or energy that circulates through the body. > By what name is this life-force known? Qi. > 3. In this form of Japanese massage, pressure on points along the > meridians promotes movement, and prevents blockage, of <answer 1> > energy. Its name means literally "finger pressure". What is it? Shiatsu. > 6. A recent fad among athletes, this therapy is intended to dispel > stagnant energy. Evidence of its use was apparent on Michael > Phelps's skin during the last Olympics. Name it. Cupping. > medicine, posits that areas on the soles of the feet correspond > to bodily organs, and that foot massage can treat these organs. > What is this therapy? Reflexology. > 8. Since 2013, this branch of Oriental medicine has been regulated > in Ontario. Its name completes the title of "the College of > Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and"... who? Acupuncture. > 9. This form of Japanese massage, developed in the 1920s, uses > palm or hands-on healing to transfer "universal energy" from > the practitioner to the patient. Name it. Reiki. > * Game 6, Round 8 - Canadiana Geography - Ontario's Provincial Parks > 1. Ontario's largest provincial park is named for Ontario's > largest predator. Name the park. Polar Bear. > The origin of the park's name is unknown, but we can say that > it has nothing at all to do with the Quebec Timber Company, > since no such company has ever existed. Name the park. Quetico. |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Feb 05 02:36PM -0800 On Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 6:09:16 AM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote: > 1. A fundamental principle of Oriental medicine is the existence of > a life-force or energy that circulates through the body. > By what name is this life-force known? Qi > 2. <answer 1> is believed to follow certain paths or passages > within the body. How are these energy paths known? Meridian lines > 3. In this form of Japanese massage, pressure on points along the > meridians promotes movement, and prevents blockage, of <answer 1> > energy. Its name means literally "finger pressure". What is it? Acupressure? > 6. A recent fad among athletes, this therapy is intended to dispel > stagnant energy. Evidence of its use was apparent on Michael > Phelps's skin during the last Olympics. Name it. Cupping > medicine, posits that areas on the soles of the feet correspond > to bodily organs, and that foot massage can treat these organs. > What is this therapy? Reflexology > 8. Since 2013, this branch of Oriental medicine has been regulated > in Ontario. Its name completes the title of "the College of > Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and"... who? Acupuncturists > grew concurrently with Chinese medicine. By what name is > traditional Indian medicine known? > * Game 6, Round 8 - Canadiana Geography - Ontario's Provincial Parks Pass cheers, calvin |
| Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Feb 05 02:26PM -0800 On Monday, January 30, 2017 at 10:03:29 AM UTC+10, Calvin wrote: > 1 The "Annals" and the "Histories" are the two major surviving works of which Roman historian and senator (c. 56 - 117 AD)? Tacitus > 2 Which ruminants were armed with which weapons in a 1996 hit by Dana Lyon? Cows with Guns > 3 Fast5 is a version of which ball sport? Netball No one got this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast5 > 4 Which of Beethoven's 9 symphonies is nicknamed the Choral? Ninth > 5 In Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" novels, what type of creature is the Great A'Tuin which carries the Discworld through space on its back? Turtle > 6 Which US state is often associated with a chocolate mud pie cake? Mississippi [mud cake] > 7 Which European car manufacturer's name is derived from the Latin word for "I roll"? Volvo > 8 Which compound has the chemical formula H2O2? Hydrogen Peroxide > 9 Heat can be transferred by conduction, convection or what other method? Radiation > 10 Which spice is the traditional garnish for eggnog? Nutmeg and certainly not paprika as someone suggested :-) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 TOTAL TB Quiz 472 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 59 Aren Ess 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 54 Dan Tilque 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 54 Don Liven 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 6 37 Gareth Owen 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 6 44 Erland S 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 6 48 Mark Brader 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 5 40 Peter Smyth 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 5 40 Dan Blum 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 5 41 Marc Dashevsky 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 26 Pete Gayde - - - - - - - - - - --- ---------- 3 2 0 8 7 6 6 10 9 8 59 59% Congratulations Aren, and welcome Don. cheers, calvin |
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