Sunday, January 21, 2018

Digest for rec.games.trivia@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 2 topics

Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Jan 20 03:26PM +0100

>> 6. (Decoy) Self-portrait (1972).
 
> Pablo Picasso. 4 for Pete and Joshua.
 
Not that I want to be mean with Pete and Joshua, but if it is a decoy,
how come they got points?
tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Jan 20 03:39PM


> 1. American actor.
 
George Clooney
 
> 2. British actor.
 
Sean Connery
 
> 3. British actress.
 
Judi Dench
 
> 8. American athlete.
 
Williams
 
> 9. American TV personality.
 
Jimmy Kimmel
 
> 11. American actor.
 
Leonardo Dicaprio
 
> 15. British actress.
 
Helen Mirren
 
> most maligned, most ironically named of all apple varieties
> in the US. It now has thick skin, a one-note sweet flavor,
> and an often crumbly texture.
 
Red Delicious
 
> 4. If you're into tartness, this bitter old bird is your go-to.
> Its crisp, juicy flesh, however, does sweeten with storage.
 
Granny Smith
 
> 7. Created in Japan this apple is a cross between <answer 1> and
> the Ralls Genet. It is described as dense, crisp and one of
> the sweetest of all varieties.
 
Fuji
 
--
_______________________________________________________________________
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): Jan 20 01:36PM -0600

Mark Brader:
>>> 6. (Decoy) Self-portrait (1972).
>> Pablo Picasso. 4 for Pete and Joshua.
 
Erland Sommarskog:
> Not that I want to be mean with Pete and Joshua, but if it is a decoy,
> how come they got points?
 
My error, of course. Scores, if there are now no errors:
 
GAME 10 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> His Can Art Spo
Stephen Perry 40 40 -- -- 80
Joshua Kreitzer 36 12 20 10 78
Pete Gayde 32 10 12 19 73
Dan Blum 32 17 6 0 55
Dan Tilque 36 4 -- -- 40
"Calvin" 25 0 -- -- 25
Marc Dashevsky 16 0 8 0 24
Erland Sommarskog 16 0 4 0 20
Peter Smyth 19 0 -- -- 19
Jason Kreitzer 8 4 -- -- 12
 
--
Mark Brader | "The speed of sound is considerably less than the
Toronto | speed of light -- that is why some people appear bright
msb@vex.net | until you hear them talk."
 
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Jan 21 01:31AM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:p--dnf4ubsxMi_7HnZ2dnUU7-
> and nationality, or less information for the decoys. In all cases
> the surname will suffice.
 
> 1. American actor.
 
George Clooney
 
> 2. British actor.
 
Sean Connery
 
> 3. British actress.
 
Maggie Smith
 
> 4. British musician.
 
Keith Richards
 
> 5. (Decoy) Actress.
 
Faye Dunaway
 
> 6. British musician.
 
Eric Clapton
 
> 7. British comedian and activist.
 
Eddy Izzard
 
> 8. American athlete.
 
LeBron James
 
> 9. American TV personality.
 
Stephen Colbert
 
> 10. (Decoy) Leading woman in her field.
> 11. American actor.
 
Leonardo DiCaprio
 
> 12. (Decoy) Politician.
 
Putin
 
> 13. (Decoy) Actress.
 
Elizabeth Taylor
 
> 14. (Decoy) Politician.
 
Barack Obama
 
> 15. British actress.
 
Helen Mirren
 
> most maligned, most ironically named of all apple varieties
> in the US. It now has thick skin, a one-note sweet flavor,
> and an often crumbly texture.
 
Red Delicious
 
 
> 2. With a soft skin and softer flesh, this common apple strikes
> a level balance between sweet and acidic.
 
MacIntosh
 
 
> 3. Considered an all-purpose apple, it can commonly be bought in
> bulk for low prices and is described as mild and sweet, with
> a juicy flesh.
 
Golden Delicious
 
 
> 4. If you're into tartness, this bitter old bird is your go-to.
> Its crisp, juicy flesh, however, does sweeten with storage.
 
Granny Smith
 
> apple keeps things simple with a light overall flavor profile
> that's more sweet than tart. It's also juicy and moderately
> crunchy.
 
Gala
 
> between <answers 1 and 2>, despite its thin skin. It is crisp
> and retains both the sweetness and tartness of its two parent
> apples.
 
MacIntosh
 
 
> 7. Created in Japan this apple is a cross between <answer 1> and
> the Ralls Genet. It is described as dense, crisp and one of
> the sweetest of all varieties.
 
Fuji
 
 
> 8. This New Zealand breed has been gaining in popularity in North
> America. Its skin is thin, concealing a crisp and juicy flesh
> that's fragrant and fairly sweet.
 
Gala
 
 
> 9. This apple has a creamy white interior and both sweet-and-tart
> flavors. It is relatively soft and functions as an all-purpose
> apple, which means you can bake it, cook it, or eat it raw.
 
Honeycrisp
 
 
> 10. This apple also originates from New Zealand and produces a firm,
> crisp bite and offers a pleasing balance between sweet and tart.
> These apples a good for baking as well as eating raw.
 
Gala
 
 
Pete Gayde
Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Jan 21 01:49AM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:p--dnf4ubsxMi_7HnZ2dnUU7-
> and nationality, or less information for the decoys. In all cases
> the surname will suffice.
 
> 13. (Decoy) Actress.
 
Elizabeth Taylor
 
> most maligned, most ironically named of all apple varieties
> in the US. It now has thick skin, a one-note sweet flavor,
> and an often crumbly texture.
 
Red Delicious
 
> 4. If you're into tartness, this bitter old bird is your go-to.
> Its crisp, juicy flesh, however, does sweeten with storage.
 
Granny Smith
 
> 7. Created in Japan this apple is a cross between <answer 1> and
> the Ralls Genet. It is described as dense, crisp and one of
> the sweetest of all varieties.
 
Fuji
 
--
Joshua Kreitzer
gromit82@hotmail.com
Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Jan 21 02:09AM -0800

Mark Brader wrote:
> most maligned, most ironically named of all apple varieties
> in the US. It now has thick skin, a one-note sweet flavor,
> and an often crumbly texture.
 
red delicious
 
 
> 3. Considered an all-purpose apple, it can commonly be bought in
> bulk for low prices and is described as mild and sweet, with
> a juicy flesh.
 
golden delicious
 
 
> 4. If you're into tartness, this bitter old bird is your go-to.
> Its crisp, juicy flesh, however, does sweeten with storage.
 
granny smith
 
 
> 7. Created in Japan this apple is a cross between <answer 1> and
> the Ralls Genet. It is described as dense, crisp and one of
> the sweetest of all varieties.
 
Fuji
 
 
--
Dan Tilque
swp <stephen.w.perry@gmail.com>: Jan 20 08:17AM -0800

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:51:04 PM UTC-5, Gareth Owen wrote:
> Sorry about the delay - new job taking more time than I expected.
 
> Usual RQ rules apply, Closing 00:01 AM GMT, Sunday 21st Jan.
 
I saw many others answers before posting this.
 
> gymnastics competition?
 
> 6. Which Hollywood star also made breakthroughs in the field of radio
> communications, including frequency hopping and spread spectrum?
 
hedy lamarr
 
> owner?
 
> Tie break: The highest and lowest points of the continental United
> States are both in Californa. How far apart are they?
 
88 miles as the crow flies. about 135 on various roads.
 
swp
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