Thursday, August 02, 2018

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msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Aug 01 04:58PM -0500

These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2018-05-28,
and should be interpreted accordingly.
 
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers to the newsgroup in a single followup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days.
 
All questions were written by members of What She Said and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information see
my 2018-07-16 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
 
 
* Game 2, Round 4 - Literature - Women who Write Women
 
Female mystery/thriller series authors are some of the
most successful in the genre and they tend to create
strong female protagonists. Each of these characters is
featured in a series of at least 10 titles. We'll name
the character and the city with which she's associated;
you name the author.
 
1. V.I. Warshawski, Chicago.
2. Stephanie Plum, Newark, NJ.
3. Kathy Mallory, New York.
4. Tess Monaghan, Baltimore.
5. Carol Jordan, various places in England.
6. Eve Dallas, New York.
7. Mary Russell, England (principally London).
8. Kay Scarpetta, Richmond VA, Hollywood FL, and Charleston SC.
9. Temperance Brennan, Montreal and Charlotte NC.
10. Kinsey Millhone, Santa Theresa, CA.
 
 
* Game 2, Round 5 - Audio - Canadian Hip-Hop
 
Yes, once again you're getting an audio round without the audio --
there are going to be several of these this season. To compensate
this time, I'll include the title of each clip that was played.
 
Hip-hop has been an essential part of the Canadian music scene
for more than 30 years, and Canadian artists -- although sometimes
unfairly ignored in their home country -- have become increasingly
important in the international hip-hop scene. In each case,
name the artist or group as applicable.
 
1. He was the first Canadian artist to enter both the Canadian
and US top-40 charts, doing so in 1989. [Clip: "Let Your
Backbone Slide".]
 
2. This group are considered one of the most important artists of
the jazz-rap movement of the early 1990s, but might be more
famous for sampling the theme song from the classic Canadian game
show "Definition". ["My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style".]
 
3. This group was the first Francophone band to top Quebec's
music charts and are considered the forefathers of
French-Canadian hip-hop. ["Soul Pleureur".]
 
4. This Ottawa-based group are remembered primarily for being
the first stage in the entertainment career of TV star Tom Green.
["Check The O.R."]
 
5. This band refused to accept the Juno they won in 1998 for their
album "Cash Crop," which featured this single, when they
discovered that the award was not going to be televised as part
of the show, as they believed the Canadian music community was
intentionally marginalizing hip-hop. ["Northern Touch".]
 
6. This artist's "Joyful Rebellion" album earned him three Junos
in 2005; it was recognized by Rolling Stone magazine as one of
the ten best albums of the year. ["Crabbuckit".]
 
7. Widely considered to be one of the country's best hip-hop
producers, this artist in 2004 had the highest American chart
success of any Canadian up to that time when this single made
top 5 on Billboard's Hot 100. ["Dangerous".]
 
8. One of this artist's songs was selected as Coca-Cola's theme
song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. ["In the Beginning".]
 
9. This artist is the first Canadian hip-hop artist to peak at #1
on the US "Billboard" Hot 100. ["One Dance".]
 
10. This protege of Drake is the first artist in history to hold
the top three slots on the Billboard Hot R&B chart
simultaneously. ["Starboy".]
 
 
* Game 2, Round 6 - Science - Parrots
 
There are over 400 species of parrots, and they all want a cracker.
We'll tell you the parrot, and you tell us which one it is on
the handout:
 
http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/2-6/parro.pdf
 
(Note that each number is *below* its image.)
 
1. Hyacinth macaw.
2. Golden parakeet.
3. Blue-and-yellow macaw.
4. African grey parrot.
5. Great-billed parrot.
6. Umbrella cockatoo.
7. Budgerigar.
8. Cockatiel.
9. Kaka.
10. Sunset lorikeet.
 
And if you'd like to identify the 8 decoys, for fun but for no
points, then decode the rot13 and proceed:
 
11. Tbyvngu pbpxngbb be cnyz pbpxngbb.
12. Erq-naq-terra znpnj.
13. Oyhr-naq-terl ybevxrrg.
14. Ryrtnag cneebg.
15. Svfpure'f ybiroveq.
16. Ehccryy'f cneebg.
17. Oyhr ybevxrrg.
18. Lryybj-ovoorq ybel.
 
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I don't _want_ people using Linux for ideological
msb@vex.net | reasons. I think ideology sucks." -- Torvalds
 
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Aug 02 04:02AM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:FZOdnaKjFcefsP_GnZ2dnUU7-
> the character and the city with which she's associated;
> you name the author.
 
> 10. Kinsey Millhone, Santa Theresa, CA.
 
Sue Grafton
 
> the jazz-rap movement of the early 1990s, but might be more
> famous for sampling the theme song from the classic Canadian game
> show "Definition". ["My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style".]
 
Us3
 
> 10. This protege of Drake is the first artist in history to hold
> the top three slots on the Billboard Hot R&B chart
> simultaneously. ["Starboy".]
 
The Weeknd

 
> http://www.eskimo.com/~scs/msb/2-6/parro.pdf
 
> (Note that each number is *below* its image.)
 
> 1. Hyacinth macaw.
 
3; 4
 
> 2. Golden parakeet.
 
10
 
> 3. Blue-and-yellow macaw.
 
2
 
> 4. African grey parrot.
 
11; 1
 
> 5. Great-billed parrot.
 
5
 
> 6. Umbrella cockatoo.
 
8
 
> 7. Budgerigar.
 
6
 
> 8. Cockatiel.
 
9; 12
 
> 9. Kaka.
 
13; 14
 
> 10. Sunset lorikeet.
 
17; 12
 
--
Joshua Kreitzer
gromit82@hotmail.com
msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Aug 01 04:54PM -0500

Mark Brader:
> by three-letter codes. For questions #1-8, We give you the code
> and you tell us the main city that airport servess. For example,
> if we said "YYZ", you would say "Toronto".
 
No points for naming the airport without the city!
 
> 1. LGA.
 
New York. (The airport is La Guardia.) 4 for Peter, Joshua,
Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Bruce, and Jason.
 
> 2. ORD.
 
Chicago. (The airport is O'Hare, but was previously Orchard Field.)
4 for Peter, Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Bruce.
 
> 3. NRT.
 
Tokyo. (The airport is Narita.) 4 for Peter, Joshua, Dan Blum,
and Bruce.
 
> 4. TXL.
 
Berlin. (The airport is Tegel. I don't know why the X was used.)
4 for Peter, Joshua, and Pete.
 
> 5. JNB.
 
Johannesburg. (For obvious reasons.) 4 for Peter, Joshua, Pete,
and Bruce.
 
> 6. DXB.
 
Dubai. (Apparently the X is because DUB was already taken for
Dublin.) 4 for Joshua and Calvin.
 
> 7. YYT.
 
St. John's. (Apparently derived from an older code with fewer
letters by padding with Y's.)
 
> 8. YQR.
 
Regina. (See above. Regina means Queen and I suppose the Q may
come from that.) 4 for Pete.
 
> 9. FAT is the code for Fresno's airport, in which US state?
 
California, duh. (The airport is Fresno Yosemite, but was previously
Fresno Air Terminal.) 4 for Erland, Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque,
Pete, Bruce, and Jason.
 
> 10. DAD is the code for Da Nang International, in which country?
 
Vietnam, duh. (I don't know where the second D comes from.) 4 for
Peter, Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin, Pete, Bruce, and Jason.
 
 
> * Game 2, Round 3 - History - Long Live the Queen
 
> In honor of Victoria Day, here is a round on that busy lady,
> Queen Victoria.
 
This was the easiest round in the original game.
 
> prince before he married her. Even though they weren't from the
> Ozarks, Victoria and Albert were related before they even met.
> What was that relationship, exactly?
 
First cousins. Since the question specified "exactly", I did not
accept "cousins". 4 for Joshua.
 
> afflicted by it. The first instance of this disease in Britain's
> royal familiar was diagnosed in Prince Leopold, Victoria and
> Albert's 8th child. What is this disease?
 
Hemophilia. 4 for Peter, Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin,
Pete, and Bruce. 3 for Erland.
 
King Edward VII did not inherit the disease, so no actual British
monarchs have had it.
 
> 3. Queen Victoria was the last British monarch from which German
> royal house?
 
Hanover. 4 for Peter, Joshua, Dan Blum, and Dan Tilque.
 
> monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in world history.
> Ignoring parts of a year and within 2 years, how long did
> she reign?
 
63 years (accepting 61-65): 1837-06-20 to 1901-01-22. 4 for Erland,
Peter, Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Calvin, and Bruce.
 
> her accession until her death. On 1876-05-01 she adopted an
> additional title, and subsequent British monarchs followed suit
> until 1948. What was this title?
 
Empress of India. (For kings, of course, it was Emperor.)
4 for Peter, Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
 
> Today her childhood home is the official residence of the Duke
> and Duchess of Cambridge, and the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
> What is the name of this residence?
 
Kensington Palace. 3 for Joshua.
 
> Albert's untimely death, Victoria developed and maintained a
> close relationship with a Scottish servant. There were even
> rumors that they had secretly married. Name him.
 
John Brown. [ObJudiDenchAsQueenVictoriaFilm: "Mrs Brown" (1997).]
4 for Peter, Joshua, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Calvin.
 
> 8. In 1887, four years after <answer 7>'s death, Queen Victoria
> developed a close relationship with an Indian servant, which
> lasted until her own death. Who was this servant?
 
Abdul Karim (either name was sufficient).
[ObJudiDenchAsQueenVictoriaFilm: "Victoria & Abdul" (2017).]
4 for Joshua.
 
> 9. What did Queen Victoria wear at her wedding, which immediately
> became the choice of elite brides? The tradition carries on
> to this day, for elites and commoners alike.
 
White wedding dress. 4 for Erland, Joshua, Dan Blum, Calvin,
and Bruce.
 
> 10. What Canadian lake is named for Victoria and Albert's 6th child,
> the future Duchess of Argyll?
 
Lake Louise. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Calvin, and Bruce.
 
 
Scores, if there are no errors:
 
GAME 2 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS-> Geo His
Joshua Kreitzer 32 39 71
Dan Blum 20 28 48
Peter Smyth 24 20 44
Bruce Bowler 24 16 40
Dan Tilque 16 20 36
"Calvin" 8 24 32
Pete Gayde 20 4 24
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 15
Jason Kreitzer 12 0 12
 
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Toronto Every sentence is the result of a long probation."
msb@vex.net -- Henry David Thoreau, 1841
 
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Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Aug 01 01:02PM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:jaadnc6vLulEGfzGnZ2dnUU7-
> attracting bipartisan fury by making remarks variously referred
> to as "treasonous", "stupid", "shocking", and "disgraceful".
> In what city did the two leaders meet?
 
Helsinki
 
> 9. Adrian Cronauer died last week, aged 79. He was best known for
> his time with the US Armed Forces Radio, as depicted immortally
> by Robin Williams in which 1987 movie?
 
"Good Morning, Vietnam"

> 10. Two of the last three Blockbuster Video stores left in the US
> closed this week. The one location still open is in Bend,
> Oregon, but in what state were the two that closed?
 
Alaska

> instrumental last week in arranging the escape of 300 members
> of an aid group from Syria, with the help of the Israeli
> Defense Force. What group?
 
the White Helmets
 
> are ongoing, having as of Saturday killed a confirmed 88 people.
> They are the first widespread fires in this country since 2009.
> What country?
 
Greece

> 8. Theodore McCarrick was forced to resign this week from his
> prestigious position, in a widely-praised move by his direct
> superior -- who?
 
Pope Francis
 
> went public. In US dollars, to the nearest whole billion
> and within $2,000,000,000, how much value did Facebook lose
> on Thursday?
 
$116 billion
 
--
Joshua Kreitzer
gromit82@hotmail.com
tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Aug 01 01:54PM


> * Game 9 (2018-07-23), Round 1 - Current Events
 
> 5. City of Toronto has locked out IATSE Local 58 union members at
> which major tourist attraction?
 
CN Tower
 
> attracting bipartisan fury by making remarks variously referred
> to as "treasonous", "stupid", "shocking", and "disgraceful".
> In what city did the two leaders meet?
 
Helsinki
 
> 8. In the midst of the aforementioned summit, the EU signed its
> largest-ever trade agreement with which major nation?
 
China
 
> 9. Adrian Cronauer died last week, aged 79. He was best known for
> his time with the US Armed Forces Radio, as depicted immortally
> by Robin Williams in which 1987 movie?
 
Good Morning Vietnam
 
> 10. Two of the last three Blockbuster Video stores left in the US
> closed this week. The one location still open is in Bend,
> Oregon, but in what state were the two that closed?
 
Alaska
 
 
> 1. Which controversial American fast-food chain, known for
> supporting anti-gay politicians, announced they will open three
> restaurants in the GTA in 2019?
 
Chick-Fil-A
 
> instrumental last week in arranging the escape of 300 members
> of an aid group from Syria, with the help of the Israeli
> Defense Force. What group?
 
Doctors Without Borders
 
> went public. In US dollars, to the nearest whole billion
> and within $2,000,000,000, how much value did Facebook lose
> on Thursday?
 
$119 billion
 
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum tool@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Aug 01 08:39PM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:jaadnc6vLulEGfzGnZ2dnUU7-
> in return?
 
> 2. Which Blue Jays pitcher recorded his first career save at last
> week's All-Star Game?
 
Happ
 
> portfolio?
 
> 5. City of Toronto has locked out IATSE Local 58 union members at
> which major tourist attraction?
 
CN Tower; Casa Loma
 
> attracting bipartisan fury by making remarks variously referred
> to as "treasonous", "stupid", "shocking", and "disgraceful".
> In what city did the two leaders meet?
 
Helsinki
 
 
> 8. In the midst of the aforementioned summit, the EU signed its
> largest-ever trade agreement with which major nation?
 
China
 
 
> 9. Adrian Cronauer died last week, aged 79. He was best known for
> his time with the US Armed Forces Radio, as depicted immortally
> by Robin Williams in which 1987 movie?
 
Good Morning, Vietnam
 
 
> 10. Two of the last three Blockbuster Video stores left in the US
> closed this week. The one location still open is in Bend,
> Oregon, but in what state were the two that closed?
 
Alaska
 
 
> 1. Which controversial American fast-food chain, known for
> supporting anti-gay politicians, announced they will open three
> restaurants in the GTA in 2019?
 
Chik-Fil-A
 
> instrumental last week in arranging the escape of 300 members
> of an aid group from Syria, with the help of the Israeli
> Defense Force. What group?
 
White Helmets
 
> are ongoing, having as of Saturday killed a confirmed 88 people.
> They are the first widespread fires in this country since 2009.
> What country?
 
Greece
 
 
> 8. Theodore McCarrick was forced to resign this week from his
> prestigious position, in a widely-praised move by his direct
> superior -- who?
 
Pope Francis
 
 
> 9. Jacob Hoggard was arrested last week in Toronto and charged
> with sexual assault. Hoggard is better known as the front man
> for which popular Canadian band?
 
Coldplay
 
> went public. In US dollars, to the nearest whole billion
> and within $2,000,000,000, how much value did Facebook lose
> on Thursday?
 
$120,000,000,000; $110,000,000,000
 
 
Pete Gayde
Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Aug 01 11:07PM +0200


> 1. Popular Raptors star DeMar DeRozan has been traded to the San
> Antonio Spurs. Which star NBA player do the Raptors get
> in return?
 
Jonas Jerebko
 
(No, I think he went elsewhere. But that is about the only NBA player
I know anyway.)

> 2. Which Blue Jays pitcher recorded his first career save at last
> week's All-Star Game?
 
Nisse Hult
 
> the Ministry of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction.
> Which Scarborough MP has been appointed minister of this
> portfolio?
 
It must have been Ms/Mr Fair!

> attracting bipartisan fury by making remarks variously referred
> to as "treasonous", "stupid", "shocking", and "disgraceful".
> In what city did the two leaders meet?
 
Helsinki

> 8. In the midst of the aforementioned summit, the EU signed its
> largest-ever trade agreement with which major nation?
 
Japan
 
> 10. Two of the last three Blockbuster Video stores left in the US
> closed this week. The one location still open is in Bend,
> Oregon, but in what state were the two that closed?
 
WA

> instrumental last week in arranging the escape of 300 members
> of an aid group from Syria, with the help of the Israeli
> Defense Force. What group?
 
White Helmets
 
> are ongoing, having as of Saturday killed a confirmed 88 people.
> They are the first widespread fires in this country since 2009.
> What country?
 
Greece
 
Up here, we have also have had a hot summer with several large forest
fires, but thankfully no casualties as far as I know.

> went public. In US dollars, to the nearest whole billion
> and within $2,000,000,000, how much value did Facebook lose
> on Thursday?
 
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Gareth Owen <gwowen@gmail.com>: Aug 01 06:03PM +0100


> 1. STEM (fields of study)
 
Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
 
> 2. HOMES (lakes)
 
Huron Ontario Michigan Erie Superior
 
> 3. ABBA (musicians)
 
Anni-Frid Benny Bjorn Agnetha
 
> 4. PIIGS (countries)
 
Portugal Ireland Italy Greece Spain
 
> 5. BRICS (countries)
 
Brazil Russia India China ... Singapore?
 
> 6. FANG (stocks)
 
Financial, ??, News, General
 
> 7. CABAL (councillors of Charles II)
 
Colin Arthur Brian Andy Lionel
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