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| Don Piven <don@piven.net>: Feb 08 07:14AM -0600 On 2/7/17 16:06, Mark Brader wrote: > * Game 3 (2017-01-30), Round 1 - Current Events > 1. Donald Trump issued a proclamation after his inauguration, > stating that January 20, 2017, will be known by what title? Day of Patriotic Devotion. > Gosling and Emma Stone tied "All About Eve" and "Titanic" for > most-ever Oscar nominations. How many Oscar nominations did > these three movies each receive? 9, 7. > the descriptor "iconic", for her role as Mary Richards. In what > city did this character ply her trade as an associate producer > at WJM? Minneapolis. > 6-syllable surname, the longest in major league baseball. Who? > 10. As the NHL headed into its All-Star break, which player had > the most individual points? Connor McDavid > what device? > 2. Which technology-driven automobile company has officially dropped > "Motors" from its corporate name as it looks to the future? Tesla > 3. Which pop music star announced on Instagram last Wednesday that > she is pregnant with twins? Beyonce > 4. The newsmagazine show "60 Minutes" said that a well-known > "special contributor" will be providing the occasional report, > starting this fall. Who? Dan Rather > grounds that it is illegal. Name her. > 7. Which veteran NHL coach has been fired after 6 years in charge > of the St. Louis Blues? Mike Hitchcock > 8. Speaking of St. Louis, the Cardinals baseball team was ordered > to give up two draft picks and pay $2,000,000 to the Houston > Astros. Why did they incur this penalty? Hacking into the Astros' team computers |
| "Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Feb 08 05:06PM Mark Brader wrote: > * Game 3 (2017-01-30), Round 1 - Current Events > 1. Donald Trump issued a proclamation after his inauguration, > stating that January 20, 2017, will be known by what title? Donald Trump Day > reportedly based on a conversation he had with a "very famous > golfer" who now lives in Florida. The golfer is not a US > citizen. Name him. Bernhard Langer > Gosling and Emma Stone tied "All About Eve" and "Titanic" for > most-ever Oscar nominations. How many Oscar nominations did > these three movies each receive? 14 > 4. After protests by women's groups, this director stepped down > as president of the César Film Awards in France. Who is he? Roman Polanski > 6. For safety reasons, Butchart Gardens, the popular British > Columbia tourist spot, is banning its customers from bringing > this device to the attraction. What device? Selfie sticks > time related to corruption investigations, including possible > bribes for more favorable coverage from a media outlet. > Name the foreign leader. Berlusconi > 6-syllable surname, the longest in major league baseball. Who? > 10. As the NHL headed into its All-Star break, which player had > the most individual points? Gretzky > what device? > 2. Which technology-driven automobile company has officially dropped > "Motors" from its corporate name as it looks to the future? Tesla > 3. Which pop music star announced on Instagram last Wednesday that > she is pregnant with twins? Beyonce > 4. The newsmagazine show "60 Minutes" said that a well-known > "special contributor" will be providing the occasional report, > starting this fall. Who? Hilary Clinton > cousin, who happens to be the US Senate minority leader, > after the latter was insulted on Twitter by Donald Trump. > Name the comedian. Schumer > 8. Speaking of St. Louis, the Cardinals baseball team was ordered > to give up two draft picks and pay $2,000,000 to the Houston > Astros. Why did they incur this penalty? They hacked into the Astros player databases > 10. The head of the TTC's largest union was removed from his post > last Friday by the union's head office in Maryland, as part of > an internal union battle. Name him. Peter Smyth |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Feb 08 05:14PM -0300 > time related to corruption investigations, including possible > bribes for more favorable coverage from a media outlet. > Name the foreign leader. Benjamin Nethanyahu > * Game 4 (2017-02-06), Round 1 - Current Events > 3. Which pop music star announced on Instagram last Wednesday that > she is pregnant with twins? Beyoncé > 4. The newsmagazine show "60 Minutes" said that a well-known > "special contributor" will be providing the occasional report, > starting this fall. Who? Well, if Donald Trump is no longer president then, I suppose he will be able to find the time. > 7. Which veteran NHL coach has been fired after 6 years in charge > of the St. Louis Blues? Ken Hitchcock |
| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Feb 08 08:35PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:Yq-dnc-GtZxy2QfFnZ2dnUU7- > * Game 3 (2017-01-30), Round 1 - Current Events > 1. Donald Trump issued a proclamation after his inauguration, > stating that January 20, 2017, will be known by what title? The day Americans got their country back > reportedly based on a conversation he had with a "very famous > golfer" who now lives in Florida. The golfer is not a US > citizen. Name him. Langer > Gosling and Emma Stone tied "All About Eve" and "Titanic" for > most-ever Oscar nominations. How many Oscar nominations did > these three movies each receive? 14 > 4. After protests by women's groups, this director stepped down > as president of the César Film Awards in France. Who is he? Polansky > the descriptor "iconic", for her role as Mary Richards. In what > city did this character ply her trade as an associate producer > at WJM? Minneapolis > 6. For safety reasons, Butchart Gardens, the popular British > Columbia tourist spot, is banning its customers from bringing > this device to the attraction. What device? Selfie sticks > time related to corruption investigations, including possible > bribes for more favorable coverage from a media outlet. > Name the foreign leader. Abe > 9. The Blue Jays signed this 31-year-old backup catcher who hit > a whopping .171 last year. His most distinctive feature is his > 6-syllable surname, the longest in major league baseball. Who? Saltalamacchia > 10. As the NHL headed into its All-Star break, which player had > the most individual points? Crosby; Malkin > 1. A Facebook-owned company was ordered to pay $500,000,000 in > damages to Zeni Max for improperly using code related to > what device? iPhone; iPad > 2. Which technology-driven automobile company has officially dropped > "Motors" from its corporate name as it looks to the future? Tesla > 3. Which pop music star announced on Instagram last Wednesday that > she is pregnant with twins? Beyonce > 4. The newsmagazine show "60 Minutes" said that a well-known > "special contributor" will be providing the occasional report, > starting this fall. Who? Oprah Winfrey > cousin, who happens to be the US Senate minority leader, > after the latter was insulted on Twitter by Donald Trump. > Name the comedian. Amy Schumer > 6. She was the acting US attorney general, but she was fired by > Donald Trump after refusing to defend his "Muslim ban" on the > grounds that it is illegal. Name her. Riley > 7. Which veteran NHL coach has been fired after 6 years in charge > of the St. Louis Blues? Hitchcock > 8. Speaking of St. Louis, the Cardinals baseball team was ordered > to give up two draft picks and pay $2,000,000 to the Houston > Astros. Why did they incur this penalty? A Cardinals official stole Astros private information > 10. The head of the TTC's largest union was removed from his post > last Friday by the union's head office in Maryland, as part of > an internal union battle. Name him. Pete Gayde |
| Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Feb 08 03:23PM -0600 In article <Yq-dnc-GtZxy2QfFnZ2dnUU7-bnNnZ2d@giganews.com>, msb@vex.net says... > these three movies each receive? > 4. After protests by women's groups, this director stepped down > as president of the César Film Awards in France. Who is he? Roman Polanski > the descriptor "iconic", for her role as Mary Richards. In what > city did this character ply her trade as an associate producer > at WJM? Minneapolis > 9. The Blue Jays signed this 31-year-old backup catcher who hit > a whopping .171 last year. His most distinctive feature is his > 6-syllable surname, the longest in major league baseball. Who? Saltalamacchia > what device? > 2. Which technology-driven automobile company has officially dropped > "Motors" from its corporate name as it looks to the future? Tesla > cousin, who happens to be the US Senate minority leader, > after the latter was insulted on Twitter by Donald Trump. > Name the comedian. Amy Schumer > 8. Speaking of St. Louis, the Cardinals baseball team was ordered > to give up two draft picks and pay $2,000,000 to the Houston > Astros. Why did they incur this penalty? Employees of the Cardinals hacked into the Astro's network. -- Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address. |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Feb 09 06:17AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:Yq-dnc-GtZxy2QfFnZ2dnUU7- > Gosling and Emma Stone tied "All About Eve" and "Titanic" for > most-ever Oscar nominations. How many Oscar nominations did > these three movies each receive? 14 > 4. After protests by women's groups, this director stepped down > as president of the César Film Awards in France. Who is he? Roman Polanski > the descriptor "iconic", for her role as Mary Richards. In what > city did this character ply her trade as an associate producer > at WJM? Minneapolis > 6. For safety reasons, Butchart Gardens, the popular British > Columbia tourist spot, is banning its customers from bringing > this device to the attraction. What device? selfie stick > * Game 4 (2017-02-06), Round 1 - Current Events > 2. Which technology-driven automobile company has officially dropped > "Motors" from its corporate name as it looks to the future? Tesla > 3. Which pop music star announced on Instagram last Wednesday that > she is pregnant with twins? Beyonce > 4. The newsmagazine show "60 Minutes" said that a well-known > "special contributor" will be providing the occasional report, > starting this fall. Who? Oprah Winfrey > cousin, who happens to be the US Senate minority leader, > after the latter was insulted on Twitter by Donald Trump. > Name the comedian. Amy Schumer > 6. She was the acting US attorney general, but she was fired by > Donald Trump after refusing to defend his "Muslim ban" on the > grounds that it is illegal. Name her. Yates > 8. Speaking of St. Louis, the Cardinals baseball team was ordered > to give up two draft picks and pay $2,000,000 to the Houston > Astros. Why did they incur this penalty? a Cardinals employee hacked into the Astros' computer system -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| Don Piven <don@piven.net>: Feb 08 07:18AM -0600 On 2/7/17 16:05, Mark Brader wrote: > 3. Who is the writer of "Take a Look at Me Now", from "Against > All Odds"? > 4. Who sang "What a Feeling", the hit song from "Flashdance"? Irene Cara > We give the names of four subway (Metro, Underground, etc.) > stations; you say what city they're all in. > A1. Presidente Vargas, Carioca, São Cristóvão, Cantagalo. Rio de Janeiro > A2. Causeway Bay, Prince Edward, Disneyland Resort, Tung Chung. Hong Kong > had become a part of his family. This charming tale led > to an outpouring of support and possibly saved the owner's > political career. Who was the owner? Richard Nixon. > E1. Name one of the races in the UK's Triple Crown. > E2. The Triple Tiara is an American "Triple Crown" series that > features what kind of horse? Fillies. |
| Bruce <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Feb 08 03:50PM On Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:05:14 -0600, Mark Brader wrote: > 3. Who is the writer of "Take a Look at Me Now", from "Against > All Odds"? > 4. Who sang "What a Feeling", the hit song from "Flashdance"? Irene Cara > 5. "The Breakfast Club"'s theme "Don't You Forget about Me" was > performed by which band? Simple Minds > 6. Stevie Wonder wrote and performed "I Just Called to Say I Love > You" for which movie? > 7. Who performed "The Best That You Can Do" for "Arthur"? Christopher Cross > 8. "There's Got to be a Morning After" for the survivors of "The > Poseidon Adventure" (1972). Name either the performer in the movie > or the singer whose cover became a hit the following year. Nonnie > We give the names of four subway (Metro, Underground, etc.) stations; > you say what city they're all in. > A1. Presidente Vargas, Carioca, São Cristóvão, Cantagalo. Rio De Janeiro > A2. Causeway Bay, Prince Edward, Disneyland Resort, Tung Chung. Hong Kong > of his family. This charming tale led to an outpouring of > support and possibly saved the owner's political career. Who was > the owner? Tricky Dick Nixon > * C. Songs about Masturbation > C1. Who got people singing about their "ding-a-lings" in his > only #1 hit, in 1972? Chuck Berry > and "They say I better get a chaperone, because I can't stop > messin' with the danger zone". This earned her #2 on the charts > -- and a spot on Parental Advisory's Filthy 15. Who sang it? Cyndi Lauper? > drive her to despair and death, and run off with her daughter? > * E. Triple Crowns > E1. Name one of the races in the UK's Triple Crown. Epsom Derby > E2. The Triple Tiara is an American "Triple Crown" series that > features what kind of horse? Fillies > * F. The Pubs We've Played In > F1. What *is* a Jersey giant? > F2. What *is* a spotted dick? Dessert (an English pudding) |
| "Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Feb 08 04:20PM Mark Brader wrote: > We give the names of four subway (Metro, Underground, etc.) > stations; you say what city they're all in. > A1. Presidente Vargas, Carioca, São Cristóvão, Cantagalo. Rio de Janeiro > A2. Causeway Bay, Prince Edward, Disneyland Resort, Tung Chung. Hong Kong > had become a part of his family. This charming tale led > to an outpouring of support and possibly saved the owner's > political career. Who was the owner? Eisenhower > B2. According to the diaries of their owner, Irish terriers > Pat, Pat II, and Pat III had an impact on Canadian politics > for almost 25 years. Who did they belong to? Chretien, Trudeau > stop messin' with the danger zone". This earned her #2 on > the charts -- and a spot on Parental Advisory's Filthy 15. > Who sang it? Madonna > daughter? > * E. Triple Crowns > E1. Name one of the races in the UK's Triple Crown. St Leger > E2. The Triple Tiara is an American "Triple Crown" series that > features what kind of horse? Fillies > * F. The Pubs We've Played In > F1. What is a Jersey giant? > F2. What is a spotted dick? A dessert Peter Smyth |
| Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Feb 08 07:17PM > 1. Song is "Moon River", written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. > Name the film. Breakfast at Tiffanys > 2. "Que Sera, Sera" is the song, written by Livingston and Evans. > For which film? The Man Who Knew Too Much > 3. Who is the writer of "Take a Look at Me Now", from "Against > All Odds"? Phil Collins > 4. Who sang "What a Feeling", the hit song from "Flashdance"? Irene Cara > 5. "The Breakfast Club"'s theme "Don't You Forget about Me" was > performed by which band? Simple Minds > 6. Stevie Wonder wrote and performed "I Just Called to Say I Love > You" for which movie? The Woman In Red > 7. Who performed "The Best That You Can Do" for "Arthur"? Christopher Cross > 8. "There's Got to be a Morning After" for the survivors of "The > Poseidon Adventure" (1972). Name either the performer in the > movie or the singer whose cover became a hit the following year. Nope > 9. Noel Harrison sang the theme to the 1968 original of "The Thomas > Crown Affair". Name the song. The Windmills Of Your Mind > 10. Coolio was the performer of "Gangsta's Paradise", from which > movie? Dangerous Minds > We give the names of four subway (Metro, Underground, etc.) > stations; you say what city they're all in. > A1. Presidente Vargas, Carioca, São Cristóvão, Cantagalo. Rio de Janeiro? > A2. Causeway Bay, Prince Edward, Disneyland Resort, Tung Chung. Hong Kong, Paris > had become a part of his family. This charming tale led > to an outpouring of support and possibly saved the owner's > political career. Who was the owner? Richard Nixon > B2. According to the diaries of their owner, Irish terriers > Pat, Pat II, and Pat III had an impact on Canadian politics > for almost 25 years. Who did they belong to? Pierre Trudeau > * C. Songs about Masturbation > C1. Who got people singing about their "ding-a-lings" in his > only #1 hit, in 1972? Chuck Berry > stop messin' with the danger zone". This earned her #2 on > the charts -- and a spot on Parental Advisory's Filthy 15. > Who sang it? Cyndi Lauper ("She Bop") > D1. In what movie does preacher man Robert Mitchum charm and > then murder Shelley Winters to get to her children and a > hidden $10,000 stash? Night Of The Hunter > D2. In which movie does James Mason marry Shelley Winters, > drive her to despair and death, and run off with her > daughter? Lolita > * E. Triple Crowns > E1. Name one of the races in the UK's Triple Crown. The Derby > E2. The Triple Tiara is an American "Triple Crown" series that > features what kind of horse? Fillies, Geldings > * F. The Pubs We've Played In > F1. What *is* a Jersey giant? A potato > F2. What *is* a spotted dick? A rather lovely dessert (to be eaten with custard) |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Feb 08 05:06PM -0300 > ** Game 6, Round 9 - Entertainment - Songs from Movies > 3. Who is the writer of "Take a Look at Me Now", from "Against > All Odds"? Phil Collins > 5. "The Breakfast Club"'s theme "Don't You Forget about Me" was > performed by which band? Simple Minds (But interesting enough, they did not write it.) > We give the names of four subway (Metro, Underground, etc.) > stations; you say what city they're all in. > A1. Presidente Vargas, Carioca, São Cristóvão, Cantagalo. São Paolo; Rio de Janeiro > A2. Causeway Bay, Prince Edward, Disneyland Resort, Tung Chung. Hong Kong > had become a part of his family. This charming tale led > to an outpouring of support and possibly saved the owner's > political career. Who was the owner? Atlee > stop messin' with the danger zone". This earned her #2 on > the charts -- and a spot on Parental Advisory's Filthy 15. > Who sang it? Madonna > E1. Name one of the races in the UK's Triple Crown. Derby |
| Pete <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Feb 08 08:26PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:3ZSdndWL6ZAH2QfFnZ2dnUU7- > two of those and ask for a third. > 1. Song is "Moon River", written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. > Name the film. Breakfast at Tiffany's > For which film? > 3. Who is the writer of "Take a Look at Me Now", from "Against > All Odds"? Phil Collins > 4. Who sang "What a Feeling", the hit song from "Flashdance"? Pat Benatar; Davis > 5. "The Breakfast Club"'s theme "Don't You Forget about Me" was > performed by which band? Men at Work; The Clash > 6. Stevie Wonder wrote and performed "I Just Called to Say I Love > You" for which movie? > 7. Who performed "The Best That You Can Do" for "Arthur"? Anothony Newley > 8. "There's Got to be a Morning After" for the survivors of "The > Poseidon Adventure" (1972). Name either the performer in the > movie or the singer whose cover became a hit the following year. McGovern > We give the names of four subway (Metro, Underground, etc.) > stations; you say what city they're all in. > A1. Presidente Vargas, Carioca, São Cristóvão, Cantagalo. Rio de Janeiro > A2. Causeway Bay, Prince Edward, Disneyland Resort, Tung Chung. Hong Kong > had become a part of his family. This charming tale led > to an outpouring of support and possibly saved the owner's > political career. Who was the owner? Nixon > B2. According to the diaries of their owner, Irish terriers > Pat, Pat II, and Pat III had an impact on Canadian politics > for almost 25 years. Who did they belong to? Pierre Trudeau > * C. Songs about Masturbation > C1. Who got people singing about their "ding-a-lings" in his > only #1 hit, in 1972? Chuck Berry > stop messin' with the danger zone". This earned her #2 on > the charts -- and a spot on Parental Advisory's Filthy 15. > Who sang it? Debbie Harry; Madonna > daughter? > * E. Triple Crowns > E1. Name one of the races in the UK's Triple Crown. Epsom Derby > E2. The Triple Tiara is an American "Triple Crown" series that > features what kind of horse? Fillies > * F. The Pubs We've Played In > F1. What *is* a Jersey giant? Mixed drink; Sausage > F2. What *is* a spotted dick? Dessert Pete Gayde |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Feb 09 06:15AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:3ZSdndWL6ZAH2QfFnZ2dnUU7- > two of those and ask for a third. > 1. Song is "Moon River", written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. > Name the film. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" > 2. "Que Sera, Sera" is the song, written by Livingston and Evans. > For which film? "The Man Who Knew Too Much" > 3. Who is the writer of "Take a Look at Me Now", from "Against > All Odds"? Phil Collins > 4. Who sang "What a Feeling", the hit song from "Flashdance"? Irene Cara > 5. "The Breakfast Club"'s theme "Don't You Forget about Me" was > performed by which band? Simple Minds > 6. Stevie Wonder wrote and performed "I Just Called to Say I Love > You" for which movie? "The Woman in Red" > 7. Who performed "The Best That You Can Do" for "Arthur"? Christopher Cross > 8. "There's Got to be a Morning After" for the survivors of "The > Poseidon Adventure" (1972). Name either the performer in the > movie or the singer whose cover became a hit the following year. Maureen McGovern > 9. Noel Harrison sang the theme to the 1968 original of "The Thomas > Crown Affair". Name the song. "The Windmills of Your Mind" > 10. Coolio was the performer of "Gangsta's Paradise", from which > movie? "Dangerous Minds" > We give the names of four subway (Metro, Underground, etc.) > stations; you say what city they're all in. > A1. Presidente Vargas, Carioca, São Cristóvão, Cantagalo. Rio de Janeiro > A2. Causeway Bay, Prince Edward, Disneyland Resort, Tung Chung. Hong Kong > had become a part of his family. This charming tale led > to an outpouring of support and possibly saved the owner's > political career. Who was the owner? Richard Nixon > * C. Songs about Masturbation > C1. Who got people singing about their "ding-a-lings" in his > only #1 hit, in 1972? Chuck Berry > stop messin' with the danger zone". This earned her #2 on > the charts -- and a spot on Parental Advisory's Filthy 15. > Who sang it? Cyndi Lauper > D1. In what movie does preacher man Robert Mitchum charm and > then murder Shelley Winters to get to her children and a > hidden $10,000 stash? "The Night of the Hunter" > D2. In which movie does James Mason marry Shelley Winters, > drive her to despair and death, and run off with her > daughter? "Lolita" > * E. Triple Crowns > E2. The Triple Tiara is an American "Triple Crown" series that > features what kind of horse? filly > * F. The Pubs We've Played In > F2. What *is* a spotted dick? a kind of pudding with raisins or currants -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
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