| Don Piven <don@piven.net>: Mar 10 05:55AM -0600 On 3/9/17 23:39, Mark Brader wrote: > cyclists take to the streets in large numbers, often blocking > car traffic on downtown streets in an event that combines leisure > and celebration with activism. Name this recurring event. Critical Mass. > Tour de France. It is one of the three grand tours in cycling. > In its local language, name *either one* of the other two grand > tours, which take place in Spain and in Italy. Giro d'Italia. > the front forks and on the seat post, giving a soft and smooth > ride on any surface. What nickname is given to a mountain bike > which has only front suspension and no suspension under the seat? Hardtail. > 6. What is the common name for the chain-guide mechanism, located > below the rear wheel hub, that shifts the bicycle chain onto > a different-sized sprocket, in order to change gears? Derailleur. > Scottish-Irish veterinarian led to greater comfort for all > riders, and an explosion in numbers of bicycles worldwide. > A tire company still bears his name. Who? Dunlop. > market for bicycle brakes and gears, and a 50% share of the > overall bicycle components market. Your own bike -- and possibly > your fishing rod -- probably carries their components. Shimano. > motorcycle to lead the field with ever-increasing speed as the > laps go by, peeling off near the end to let the cyclists sprint > to the finish. In Japanese, it means "racing wheels." Keirin. > a single-gear bicycle that has no freewheel. In other words, > the wheels cannot turn unless the pedals are moving. What's the > common name for one of these clean-looking bikes? Fixie. > 1. ER Doctors on TV always seem to begin their diagnostic work by > shouting, "I need a CBC and CHEM-7 panel, stat!" What does > CBC stand for in this context? Complete blood count. > 2. Teenaged women -- and now teenaged men -- are all being urged > to to get the shot against HPV. What does HPV stand for? Human papilloma virus. > 3. Smoking accounts for over 80% of the cases of COPD, a > lung-blocking disease. Hint: the D stands for disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. > 4. Worried about cholesterol? You might get tested for the > proportions of LDL and HDL in your blood. Unpack either acronym. Low-density lipoprotein. > 5. Middle aged men often get a PSA blood test. Prostate-specific antigen. > 6. A CT or "CAT" scan is a series of X-ray images from different > angles. Unpack either CT or CAT. Computerized tomography. > 7. A depressive disorder that occurs around this time of year. > It's so SAD. Hint: the D is for disorder. Seasonal affective disorder. > 8. Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of NSAIDs ["en-saydz"], > a class of drugs that can treat pain, fever, and inflammation. > Hint: the D is for drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. > 9. You are popping Gaviscon tablets like candy. After every meal, > acidic stomach contents bubble up into your throat. Your doctor > will call this problem GERD. This time D is for disease again. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease. > 10. AIDS is a spectrum of conditions within the body caused by HIV. > Unpack either acronym. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. |
| "Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Mar 10 01:35PM Mark Brader wrote: > cyclists take to the streets in large numbers, often blocking > car traffic on downtown streets in an event that combines leisure > and celebration with activism. Name this recurring event. Car-Free Friday > Tour de France. It is one of the three grand tours in cycling. > In its local language, name *either one* of the other two grand > tours, which take place in Spain and in Italy. Giro d'Italia > 6. What is the common name for the chain-guide mechanism, located > below the rear wheel hub, that shifts the bicycle chain onto > a different-sized sprocket, in order to change gears? Derailleur > Scottish-Irish veterinarian led to greater comfort for all > riders, and an explosion in numbers of bicycles worldwide. > A tire company still bears his name. Who? Dunlop > market for bicycle brakes and gears, and a 50% share of the > overall bicycle components market. Your own bike -- and possibly > your fishing rod -- probably carries their components. Shimano > motorcycle to lead the field with ever-increasing speed as the > laps go by, peeling off near the end to let the cyclists sprint > to the finish. In Japanese, it means "racing wheels." Keirin > CBC stand for in this context? > 2. Teenaged women -- and now teenaged men -- are all being urged > to to get the shot against HPV. What does HPV stand for? Human Papillovirus > 3. Smoking accounts for over 80% of the cases of COPD, a > lung-blocking disease. Hint: the D stands for disease. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease > 4. Worried about cholesterol? You might get tested for the > proportions of LDL and HDL in your blood. Unpack either acronym. Low Density Lipids > 5. Middle aged men often get a PSA blood test. Prostate Sensitiviy Antigen > 6. A CT or "CAT" scan is a series of X-ray images from different > angles. Unpack either CT or CAT. Computerised Tomography > 7. A depressive disorder that occurs around this time of year. > It's so SAD. Hint: the D is for disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder > 8. Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of NSAIDs ["en-saydz"], > a class of drugs that can treat pain, fever, and inflammation. > Hint: the D is for drug. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs > 9. You are popping Gaviscon tablets like candy. After every meal, > acidic stomach contents bubble up into your throat. Your doctor > will call this problem GERD. This time D is for disease again. Gastro-Entric Reflux Disease > 10. AIDS is a spectrum of conditions within the body caused by HIV. > Unpack either acronym. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome Peter Smyth |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Mar 10 01:49PM > cyclists take to the streets in large numbers, often blocking > car traffic on downtown streets in an event that combines leisure > and celebration with activism. Name this recurring event. Around Boston we call that "every Friday." > the front forks and on the seat post, giving a soft and smooth > ride on any surface. What nickname is given to a mountain bike > which has only front suspension and no suspension under the seat? BMX > Scottish-Irish veterinarian led to greater comfort for all > riders, and an explosion in numbers of bicycles worldwide. > A tire company still bears his name. Who? Dunlop > a single-gear bicycle that has no freewheel. In other words, > the wheels cannot turn unless the pedals are moving. What's the > common name for one of these clean-looking bikes? fixie > 1. ER Doctors on TV always seem to begin their diagnostic work by > shouting, "I need a CBC and CHEM-7 panel, stat!" What does > CBC stand for in this context? complete blood count > 2. Teenaged women -- and now teenaged men -- are all being urged > to to get the shot against HPV. What does HPV stand for? human papilloma virus > 3. Smoking accounts for over 80% of the cases of COPD, a > lung-blocking disease. Hint: the D stands for disease. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease > 4. Worried about cholesterol? You might get tested for the > proportions of LDL and HDL in your blood. Unpack either acronym. low-density lipoproteins > 5. Middle aged men often get a PSA blood test. prostate-specific antigen > 6. A CT or "CAT" scan is a series of X-ray images from different > angles. Unpack either CT or CAT. computerized tomography > 7. A depressive disorder that occurs around this time of year. > It's so SAD. Hint: the D is for disorder. seasonal affective disorder > 8. Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of NSAIDs ["en-saydz"], > a class of drugs that can treat pain, fever, and inflammation. > Hint: the D is for drug. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug > 9. You are popping Gaviscon tablets like candy. After every meal, > acidic stomach contents bubble up into your throat. Your doctor > will call this problem GERD. This time D is for disease again. gastro-esophageal reflux disease > 10. AIDS is a spectrum of conditions within the body caused by HIV. > Unpack either acronym. acquired immune deficiency syndrome -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Bruce <bbowler@bigelow.org>: Mar 10 03:38PM On Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:39:56 -0600, Mark Brader wrote: > 6. What is the common name for the chain-guide mechanism, located > below the rear wheel hub, that shifts the bicycle chain onto a > different-sized sprocket, in order to change gears? derailleur > Scottish-Irish veterinarian led to greater comfort for all riders, > and an explosion in numbers of bicycles worldwide. > A tire company still bears his name. Who? Dunlop > market for bicycle brakes and gears, and a 50% share of the overall > bicycle components market. Your own bike -- and possibly your > fishing rod -- probably carries their components. Shimano > 1. ER Doctors on TV always seem to begin their diagnostic work by > shouting, "I need a CBC and CHEM-7 panel, stat!" What does CBC stand > for in this context? Complete Blood Count > 2. Teenaged women -- and now teenaged men -- are all being urged > to to get the shot against HPV. What does HPV stand for? Human Papilloma Virus > 3. Smoking accounts for over 80% of the cases of COPD, a > lung-blocking disease. Hint: the D stands for disease. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary > 4. Worried about cholesterol? You might get tested for the > proportions of LDL and HDL in your blood. Unpack either acronym. Low Density Lipoprotein and High Density Lipoprotein > 5. Middle aged men often get a PSA blood test. Prostate Specific Antigen > 6. A CT or "CAT" scan is a series of X-ray images from different > angles. Unpack either CT or CAT. Computerized Tomography and Computerized Axial Tomography. > 7. A depressive disorder that occurs around this time of year. > It's so SAD. Hint: the D is for disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder > 8. Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of NSAIDs ["en-saydz"], > a class of drugs that can treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Hint: > the D is for drug. Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug > 9. You are popping Gaviscon tablets like candy. After every meal, > acidic stomach contents bubble up into your throat. Your doctor will > call this problem GERD. This time D is for disease again. Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease > 10. AIDS is a spectrum of conditions within the body caused by HIV. > Unpack either acronym. Acquired Immune Deficiency Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Mar 10 09:55AM -0600 In article <j7GdnTJ8js-xoV_FnZ2dnUU7-Y_NnZ2d@giganews.com>, msb@vex.net says... > 6. What is the common name for the chain-guide mechanism, located > below the rear wheel hub, that shifts the bicycle chain onto > a different-sized sprocket, in order to change gears? derailleur > Scottish-Irish veterinarian led to greater comfort for all > riders, and an explosion in numbers of bicycles worldwide. > A tire company still bears his name. Who? Dunlop > a single-gear bicycle that has no freewheel. In other words, > the wheels cannot turn unless the pedals are moving. What's the > common name for one of these clean-looking bikes? fixed-gear > 1. ER Doctors on TV always seem to begin their diagnostic work by > shouting, "I need a CBC and CHEM-7 panel, stat!" What does > CBC stand for in this context? complete blood count > 2. Teenaged women -- and now teenaged men -- are all being urged > to to get the shot against HPV. What does HPV stand for? human papiloma virus > 3. Smoking accounts for over 80% of the cases of COPD, a > lung-blocking disease. Hint: the D stands for disease. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease > 4. Worried about cholesterol? You might get tested for the > proportions of LDL and HDL in your blood. Unpack either acronym. high density lipids > 5. Middle aged men often get a PSA blood test. prostate specific antigen > 6. A CT or "CAT" scan is a series of X-ray images from different > angles. Unpack either CT or CAT. computer tomagraphy > 7. A depressive disorder that occurs around this time of year. > It's so SAD. Hint: the D is for disorder. seasonal affective disorder > 8. Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of NSAIDs ["en-saydz"], > a class of drugs that can treat pain, fever, and inflammation. > Hint: the D is for drug. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug > 9. You are popping Gaviscon tablets like candy. After every meal, > acidic stomach contents bubble up into your throat. Your doctor > will call this problem GERD. This time D is for disease again. gastric esophageal reflux disease > 10. AIDS is a spectrum of conditions within the body caused by HIV. > Unpack either acronym. autoimmune deficiency syndrome -- Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address. |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Mar 10 06:17PM +0100 > Toronto mayoral candidate is the unofficial nickname of the > newly-installed Bloor St. bike lane. Name the activist or give > that nickname. Hm, could that be the same guy that appeared in the runners-up quiz the other week? > Tour de France. It is one of the three grand tours in cycling. > In its local language, name *either one* of the other two grand > tours, which take place in Spain and in Italy. Giro d'Italia > Scottish-Irish veterinarian led to greater comfort for all > riders, and an explosion in numbers of bicycles worldwide. > A tire company still bears his name. Who? Dunlop > market for bicycle brakes and gears, and a 50% share of the > overall bicycle components market. Your own bike -- and possibly > your fishing rod -- probably carries their components. Shimano > a single-gear bicycle that has no freewheel. In other words, > the wheels cannot turn unless the pedals are moving. What's the > common name for one of these clean-looking bikes? Fixie > 1. ER Doctors on TV always seem to begin their diagnostic work by > shouting, "I need a CBC and CHEM-7 panel, stat!" What does > CBC stand for in this context? Central Broadcast Corporation or mabye not? > 2. Teenaged women -- and now teenaged men -- are all being urged > to to get the shot against HPV. What does HPV stand for? Human Pappilom Virus > 3. Smoking accounts for over 80% of the cases of COPD, a > lung-blocking disease. Hint: the D stands for disease. Chronical Obstructive Perspiration Disease > 10. AIDS is a spectrum of conditions within the body caused by HIV. > Unpack either acronym. Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrom -- Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esquel@sommarskog.se |
| Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Mar 10 10:29PM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:j7GdnTJ8js-xoV_FnZ2dnUU7- > cyclists take to the streets in large numbers, often blocking > car traffic on downtown streets in an event that combines leisure > and celebration with activism. Name this recurring event. Slow ride > Tour de France. It is one of the three grand tours in cycling. > In its local language, name *either one* of the other two grand > tours, which take place in Spain and in Italy. Giro d'Italia > the front forks and on the seat post, giving a soft and smooth > ride on any surface. What nickname is given to a mountain bike > which has only front suspension and no suspension under the seat? Ball buster > 6. What is the common name for the chain-guide mechanism, located > below the rear wheel hub, that shifts the bicycle chain onto > a different-sized sprocket, in order to change gears? Derailleur > Scottish-Irish veterinarian led to greater comfort for all > riders, and an explosion in numbers of bicycles worldwide. > A tire company still bears his name. Who? Cooper > market for bicycle brakes and gears, and a 50% share of the > overall bicycle components market. Your own bike -- and possibly > your fishing rod -- probably carries their components. Shimano > CBC stand for in this context? > 2. Teenaged women -- and now teenaged men -- are all being urged > to to get the shot against HPV. What does HPV stand for? Human Pappiloma Virus > 3. Smoking accounts for over 80% of the cases of COPD, a > lung-blocking disease. Hint: the D stands for disease. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease > 4. Worried about cholesterol? You might get tested for the > proportions of LDL and HDL in your blood. Unpack either acronym. High Density Lipid > 5. Middle aged men often get a PSA blood test. Prostate Specific Antigen > angles. Unpack either CT or CAT. > 7. A depressive disorder that occurs around this time of year. > It's so SAD. Hint: the D is for disorder. Seasonal Actuated Disorder > 8. Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of NSAIDs ["en-saydz"], > a class of drugs that can treat pain, fever, and inflammation. > Hint: the D is for drug. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug > 9. You are popping Gaviscon tablets like candy. After every meal, > acidic stomach contents bubble up into your throat. Your doctor > will call this problem GERD. This time D is for disease again. Gastro-Enterological Reflux Disease > 10. AIDS is a spectrum of conditions within the body caused by HIV. > Unpack either acronym. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Pete Gayde --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Mar 10 06:40PM -0800 Mark Brader wrote: > cyclists take to the streets in large numbers, often blocking > car traffic on downtown streets in an event that combines leisure > and celebration with activism. Name this recurring event. Critical Mass > Tour de France. It is one of the three grand tours in cycling. > In its local language, name *either one* of the other two grand > tours, which take place in Spain and in Italy. Giro d'Italia > 6. What is the common name for the chain-guide mechanism, located > below the rear wheel hub, that shifts the bicycle chain onto > a different-sized sprocket, in order to change gears? derailleur > Scottish-Irish veterinarian led to greater comfort for all > riders, and an explosion in numbers of bicycles worldwide. > A tire company still bears his name. Who? Dunlop > market for bicycle brakes and gears, and a 50% share of the > overall bicycle components market. Your own bike -- and possibly > your fishing rod -- probably carries their components. Shimano > a single-gear bicycle that has no freewheel. In other words, > the wheels cannot turn unless the pedals are moving. What's the > common name for one of these clean-looking bikes? fixie > CBC stand for in this context? > 2. Teenaged women -- and now teenaged men -- are all being urged > to to get the shot against HPV. What does HPV stand for? human papillomavirus > 3. Smoking accounts for over 80% of the cases of COPD, a > lung-blocking disease. Hint: the D stands for disease. chronic obstructed pulmonary disease > 4. Worried about cholesterol? You might get tested for the > proportions of LDL and HDL in your blood. Unpack either acronym. low-density lipoprotein > 5. Middle aged men often get a PSA blood test. > 6. A CT or "CAT" scan is a series of X-ray images from different > angles. Unpack either CT or CAT. computed tomography > 7. A depressive disorder that occurs around this time of year. > It's so SAD. Hint: the D is for disorder. seasonal affective disorder > 8. Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of NSAIDs ["en-saydz"], > a class of drugs that can treat pain, fever, and inflammation. > Hint: the D is for drug. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs > 9. You are popping Gaviscon tablets like candy. After every meal, > acidic stomach contents bubble up into your throat. Your doctor > will call this problem GERD. This time D is for disease again. gastro-esophageal reflux disease > 10. AIDS is a spectrum of conditions within the body caused by HIV. > Unpack either acronym. acquired immune deficiency syndrome -- Dan Tilque |
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