Thursday, March 30, 2017

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Don Piven <don@piven.net>: Mar 29 12:35PM -0500

On 3/28/17 21:01, Dan Blum wrote:
> German and Austro-Hungarian occupation forces, the White Army, and the
> Red Army quite successfully for several years, but was forced into
> exile after helping the Bolsheviks defeat General Wrangel.
 
Leon Trotsky
 
> collisions and had several fires, the last of which sank it - but is
> probably best known for its 1985 hijacking by members of the Palestine
> Liberation Front.
 
Achille Lauro
 
> et Juliette." He was also an extremely influential conductor despite
> never having a permanent position; later in life he did conducting
> tours of various countries.
 
Hector Berlioz
 
> Civilization and We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'n Roll, but is also
> well-known (if possibly not in the same way) for her feature films;
> these include The Beverly Hillbillies, Black Sheep, and Wayne's World.
 
Penelope Spheeris
 
> separated by the International Date Line despite being less than 3
> miles apart (at their closest). One is owned by Russia and the other
> by the US. What are they called as a pair (in English)?
 
Big and Little Diomede
 
Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Mar 29 07:58PM +0200

> German and Austro-Hungarian occupation forces, the White Army, and the
> Red Army quite successfully for several years, but was forced into
> exile after helping the Bolsheviks defeat General Wrangel.
 
Stepan Bandera. No it's not, but I put this down before I had read
the question properly. Right country. Wrong war.

 
> election. She is currently the administrator of the United Nations
> Development Programme and was a candidate for secretary-general last
> year.
 
Helene Clark
 
> in the Netherlands and one of the most successful European clubs
> overall; they are one of five awarded a permanent European Cup (after
> their third consecutive title, which occurred in 1973).
 
Ajax

 
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Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 29 03:57PM -0700

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 12:01:18 PM UTC+10, Dan Blum wrote:
 
> et Juliette." He was also an extremely influential conductor despite
> never having a permanent position; later in life he did conducting
> tours of various countries.
 
St Saens
 
> election. She is currently the administrator of the United Nations
> Development Programme and was a candidate for secretary-general last
> year.
 
Clark
 
> separated by the International Date Line despite being less than 3
> miles apart (at their closest). One is owned by Russia and the other
> by the US. What are they called as a pair (in English)?
 
Diomedes
 
> in the Netherlands and one of the most successful European clubs
> overall; they are one of five awarded a permanent European Cup (after
> their third consecutive title, which occurred in 1973).
 
Ajax
 
> 10. This is the third and final section of the small intestine in
> mammals, reptiles, and bird.
 
 
cheers,
calvin
Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Mar 30 12:21AM -0700

Dan Blum wrote:
> collisions and had several fires, the last of which sank it - but is
> probably best known for its 1985 hijacking by members of the Palestine
> Liberation Front.
 
Achilles Lauro
 
> did a fair amount of television work, both acting and directing; she
> was the only woman to direct episodes of the original Twilight Zone
> series.
 
Helen Hayes ??
 
> separated by the International Date Line despite being less than 3
> miles apart (at their closest). One is owned by Russia and the other
> by the US. What are they called as a pair (in English)?
 
Diomede Islands
 
> their third consecutive title, which occurred in 1973).
 
> 10. This is the third and final section of the small intestine in
> mammals, reptiles, and bird.
 
ileum
 
Theme is the Trojan War and it let me guess an answer.
 
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"Peter Smyth" <smythp@gmail.com>: Mar 29 03:37PM

Mark Brader wrote:
 
 
> 2. This fast-food chain has served notice in court that it intends
> to sue CBC-TV and its show Marketplace over claims about the
> percentage of chicken in its chicken sandwiches. Name the chain.
KFC
> more than the next seven highest countries combined, he also
> found time to tweet his anger over a video by a well-known
> hip-hop performer. Who was Trump tweeting about?
Eminem, Dr Dre
> political statements, has canceled trips to the US for its
> youthful members because of the policies of Donald Trump.
> Name the organization.
Scouts
> 5. This major Hollywood star disclosed that he just came out of
> rehab for alcohol abuse. He is 44 years old. Name him.
Matt Damon, Leonardo Di Caprio
> 6. She's on the cover of "Vanity Fair" this month and is threatening
> to sue over the hacking of nude photos that were posted online.
> Name the actress.
Jennifer Lawrence
> 7. This poet and playwright from St. Lucia, who also won the Nobel
> Prize for Literature, died at the age of 87. Name him.
Walcott
> at age 81. He played with everyone from Muddy Waters and
> Howlin' Wolf to Led Zeppelin. His nickname was "Mr. Superharp".
> Name him.
Bleeding Gums Murphy
> 9. Continuing a family tradition, this Toronto city councillor
> had the lowest office expenses of any of his colleagues last
> year. Name him.
Ford
> replacing three game pieces with a Tyrannosaurus rex, a penguin,
> and a rubber ducky. Name any of the existing tokens that will
> no longer be part of the game.
Shoe
> heart condition. His past is controversial, but he was also part
> of the peace process in the late 1990s. For the past decade he
> served as deputy first minister for Northern Ireland. Name him.
Martin McGuinness
> 5. Apple has announced product changes, including a special-edition
> iPhone. Some of the proceeds will benefit AIDS research.
> What color is this special-edition iPhone?
Red
> morning. Tweets included "We are totally Russian hackers but
> we love POTUS", "Trump is our lord and savior", and "Can't
> stump the Trump". Name the news outlet.
CNN, New York Times
 
> 8. The World Baseball Classic wrapped up last week with a Toronto
> Blue Jay playing a key role in the final. Which country won
> the competition?
USA
> that found that public schools only have to provide minimal
> services for autistic children. What's interesting is the
> author of the lower-court ruling. Who was that?
Neil Gorsuch
> 10. "America First" President Donald Trump has granted a permit
> to build the Keystone XL pipeline -- to which non-American
> company?
 
 
Peter Smyth
Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Mar 29 04:44PM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:X7idnfSLYfmjMEfFnZ2dnUU7-
 
> 2. This fast-food chain has served notice in court that it intends
> to sue CBC-TV and its show Marketplace over claims about the
> percentage of chicken in its chicken sandwiches. Name the chain.
 
Chik-fil-A
 
> more than the next seven highest countries combined, he also
> found time to tweet his anger over a video by a well-known
> hip-hop performer. Who was Trump tweeting about?
 
Chance the Rapper
 
> political statements, has canceled trips to the US for its
> youthful members because of the policies of Donald Trump.
> Name the organization.
 
Girl Guides; Boy Scouts
 
 
> 6. She's on the cover of "Vanity Fair" this month and is threatening
> to sue over the hacking of nude photos that were posted online.
> Name the actress.
 
Jennifer Lawrence
 
> at age 81. He played with everyone from Muddy Waters and
> Howlin' Wolf to Led Zeppelin. His nickname was "Mr. Superharp".
> Name him.
 
Cooper
 
> replacing three game pieces with a Tyrannosaurus rex, a penguin,
> and a rubber ducky. Name any of the existing tokens that will
> no longer be part of the game.
 
Thimble
 
> heart condition. His past is controversial, but he was also part
> of the peace process in the late 1990s. For the past decade he
> served as deputy first minister for Northern Ireland. Name him.
 
McGuinness
 
 
> 5. Apple has announced product changes, including a special-edition
> iPhone. Some of the proceeds will benefit AIDS research.
> What color is this special-edition iPhone?
 
Pink
 
> morning. Tweets included "We are totally Russian hackers but
> we love POTUS", "Trump is our lord and savior", and "Can't
> stump the Trump". Name the news outlet.
 
Bloomberg; Associated Press
 
 
> 8. The World Baseball Classic wrapped up last week with a Toronto
> Blue Jay playing a key role in the final. Which country won
> the competition?
 
United States
 
> that found that public schools only have to provide minimal
> services for autistic children. What's interesting is the
> author of the lower-court ruling. Who was that?
 
Gorsuch
 
 
> 10. "America First" President Donald Trump has granted a permit
> to build the Keystone XL pipeline -- to which non-American
> company?
 
Pete Gayde
 
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Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Mar 30 12:04AM -0700

Mark Brader wrote:
 
> 2. This fast-food chain has served notice in court that it intends
> to sue CBC-TV and its show Marketplace over claims about the
> percentage of chicken in its chicken sandwiches. Name the chain.
 
Subway
 
> replacing three game pieces with a Tyrannosaurus rex, a penguin,
> and a rubber ducky. Name any of the existing tokens that will
> no longer be part of the game.
 
iron
 
 
> 2. Miroslav Gronych pleaded guilty to charges in a Calgary court.
> He was arrested in December and found to have been three times
> over the legal alcohol limit when he arrived at work to do what?
 
person who gives road tests for drivers' licenses
 
 
> 5. Apple has announced product changes, including a special-edition
> iPhone. Some of the proceeds will benefit AIDS research.
> What color is this special-edition iPhone?
 
pink
 
 
> 8. The World Baseball Classic wrapped up last week with a Toronto
> Blue Jay playing a key role in the final. Which country won
> the competition?
 
USA
 
> that found that public schools only have to provide minimal
> services for autistic children. What's interesting is the
> author of the lower-court ruling. Who was that?
 
Gorsuch
 
 
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Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 29 03:52PM -0700

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 4:40:21 AM UTC+10, Mark Brader wrote:

> part of its title. It may be a country, province, state, city,
> town, etc. In each case give the full movie title.
 
> 1. 2002: Jennifer Lopez cleans up nicely.
 
Maid in Manhattan
 
> 2. 2011: Owen Wilson stays up late.
> 3. 2001: Geoffrey Rush fabricates lies out of whole cloth.
 
Salem
 
> 4. 1997: Brad Pitt takes his time learning to be selfless.
 
Something to do with Nepal iirc
 
> 5. 1995: Nicolas Cage must go.
 
Leaving Las Vegas
 
> 6: 1987: Robin Williams opens his eyes.
 
Moscow on the Hudson
 
> 7. 1997: Guy Pearce uncovers a secret.
 
LA Confidential
 
> prominent roles, awards, and award nominations to his credit.
 
> C1. What person from history did Fassbender play in the movie
> "A Dangerous Method" (2011)?
 
Jung
 
 
> * D. Electric Cars
 
> D1. The best-selling all-electric car is made by Nissan.
> What is the model name?
 
Prion
 
> D2. The 2006 documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car"? was
> about a vehicle called the EV1. Which company manufactured
> and leased the EV1 between 1996 and 1999?
 
Honda, Toyota
 
 
 
> F1. I did my best, it wasn't much.
> I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch.
> I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you.
 
Hallelujah
 
> a sigh, a cry, a hungry kiss,
> the Gates of Love they budged an inch.
> I can't say much has happened since.
 
Dance me to the end of love
 
cheers,
calvin
Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Mar 30 02:08AM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:x4SdnfhZedmSM0fFnZ2dnUU7-
> part of its title. It may be a country, province, state, city,
> town, etc. In each case give the full movie title.
 
> 1. 2002: Jennifer Lopez cleans up nicely.
 
Maid in Manhattan
 
> 4. 1997: Brad Pitt takes his time learning to be selfless.
> 5. 1995: Nicolas Cage must go.
> 6: 1987: Robin Williams opens his eyes.
 
Good Morning, Vietnam
 
 
> B1. The basic logo is a red shield bearing the image of a spade
> and the initials GS for Gabriel Seidlmayr, the developer
> of lager beer as we know it.
 
Spaten
 
 
> B2. Founded by royalty, now owned by the state of Bavaria,
> this beer bears a crown and a ligature of the initials HB
> on its label.
 
Hofbrau
 
 
> C2. Fassbender has appeared in three films directed by Steve
> McQueen. In the third, his portrayal of Edwin Epps won
> Fassbender an Oscar nomination. Name the movie.
 
12 Years a Slave
 
 
> * D. Electric Cars
 
> D1. The best-selling all-electric car is made by Nissan.
> What is the model name?
 
Leaf
 
 
> D2. The 2006 documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car"? was
> about a vehicle called the EV1. Which company manufactured
> and leased the EV1 between 1996 and 1999?
 
Ford; Chevrolet
 
 
> E1. Suppose you want a hunk of fried cheese flambéed at your
> table; what word would you look for in the menu of a Toronto
> Greek restaurant?
 
Saganaki
 
 
> E2. If fasolakia is ordered in a Greek restaurant, what vegetable
> would you expect to appear?
 
Spinach
 
 
> F1. I did my best, it wasn't much.
> I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch.
> I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you.
 
Hallelujan
 
> I can't say much has happened since.
 
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13: vs lbh fnvq
> "ornaf" sbe nal nafjre, cyrnfr tb onpx naq or zber fcrpvsvp.
 
Pete Gayde
 
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Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Mar 29 11:57PM -0700

Mark Brader wrote:
 
> 4. 1997: Brad Pitt takes his time learning to be selfless.
> 5. 1995: Nicolas Cage must go.
> 6: 1987: Robin Williams opens his eyes.
 
Good Morning, Vietnam
 
 
> * D. Electric Cars
 
> D1. The best-selling all-electric car is made by Nissan.
> What is the model name?
 
Leaf
 
 
> D2. The 2006 documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car"? was
> about a vehicle called the EV1. Which company manufactured
> and leased the EV1 between 1996 and 1999?
 
General Motors
 
 
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Calvin <334152@gmail.com>: Mar 29 03:08PM -0700

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 4:27:35 AM UTC+10, Dan Tilque wrote:
> have been included.
 
> I predict that he's either going to ignore this objection or refuse to
> fix things. It's his way.
 
I accept that the wording around Syria could have been clearer, but the dates leave no room for doubt as to what is the only correct answer.
 
cheers,
calvin
msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Mar 29 10:37PM -0500

Dan Tilque:
>>>> credit.
 
>> I predict that he's either going to ignore this objection or refuse to
>> fix things. It's his way.
 
That seems a bit snarky; Calvin often amends his initial scoring.
 
"Calvin":
> I accept that the wording around Syria could have been clearer, but the
> dates leave no room for doubt as to what is the only correct answer.
 
There was a comma after "5 major battles", meaning that the reader
could safely assume that the list of dates was secondary information.
I have no idea as to which Syrian cities have had how many battles,
but if Dan's facts are correct then I certainly think the two cities
he names should be scored as correct.
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Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Mar 29 04:02PM

Calvin <334152@gmail.com> wrote in
 
> 1 Tim Cook is currently CEO of which technology company?
 
Apple
 
> 2 How many strings does a standard bass guitar have?
 
4
 
> 3 Bull, leopard and zebra are varieties of which animal?
 
Shark
 
> 4 In 1947 Boulder Dam was officially re-named in honour of which
> former US president?
 
Hoover
 
> 5 What is the main ingredient of the German dish sauerkraut?
 
Cabbage
 
> 6 Which 17 year-old married Guildford Dudley on
> 6th of June 1553 only to be executed 8 months later?
 
Anne Boleyn
 
> 7 By population, what is the second largest city in England?
 
Birmingham
 
> 8 Which
> hit song of 1973 includes the following line: "While the other kids
> were Rocking Round the Clock."?
 
Crocodile Rock
 
> 9 In which 1985 Sydney Pollack
> film (which won seven Oscars ) does most of the action take place
> almost precisely on the equator?
 
The Year of Living Dangerously
 
 
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Marc Dashevsky <usenet@MarcDashevsky.com>: Mar 29 07:20PM -0400

In article <1ce72a9c-fe89-4f17-9c0d-ee6a56831668@googlegroups.com>, 334152@gmail.com says...
 
> 1 Tim Cook is currently CEO of which technology company?
Apple
 
> 2 How many strings does a standard bass guitar have?
4
 
> 3 Bull, leopard and zebra are varieties of which animal?
frog
 
> 4 In 1947 Boulder Dam was officially re-named in honour of which former US president?
Hoover
 
> 5 What is the main ingredient of the German dish sauerkraut?
cabbage
 
> 6 Which 17 year-old married Guildford Dudley on 6th of June 1553 only to be executed 8 months later?
Jane Grey
 
> 7 By population, what is the second largest city in England?
Manchester
 
> 8 Which hit song of 1973 includes the following line: "While the other kids were Rocking Round the Clock."?
Crocodile Rock
 
> 9 In which 1985 Sydney Pollack film (which won seven Oscars ) does most of the action take place almost precisely on the equator?
Out Of Africa
 
 
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