| bbowler <bruce.bowler@gmail.com>: Jun 17 01:20PM On Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:37:03 -0500, Mark Brader wrote: > * Game 9, Round 2 - Science (sort of) - Coded Abbreviations > Be as specific and detailed as necessary. > 1. In an airline timetable, what does "X67" mean? The route isn't flown on the weekend > 2. On a fertilizer package, what does "21-6-12" mean? relative values of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium > 3. In knitting, what does "K2 tog, PSSO" mean? > 4. In describing steam locomotives, what does "4-6-2" mean? number of leading-driving-trailing wheels > 5. In describing binoculars, what does "7×35" mean? magnification x diameter of the objective lens in millimeters > 6. In bridge (especially duplicate bridge), what does "6SX" mean? Six of spades was the winning bid > 7. On the copyright page of a book, what does "10 9 8 7 6 5 4" mean? 8. > In Internet national domains, what does ".es" mean? Spain > of the number mean? > 10. In relation to chess, what type of move do O-O and O-O-O > refer to? Castleing > orvat zrnfherq, naq va jung havgf. > * Game 9, Round 3 - Sports - Inventors and Innovators > 1. What's the main claim to fame of Manon Rhéaume? First woman to play in the NHL > 2. What's the main claim to fame of James Naismith? He "invented" basketball > present-day rules were produced under the auspices of John Sholto > Douglas. And the question is, *by what title* is Douglas better > known? Marquess of Queensbury > 4. In what year did Dick Fosbury's revolutionary Fosbury Flop win > him the Olympic gold medal for high-jumping? 1968 > from 15 players to 11, and he also adopted the first changes that led > to the modern scoring system. Name this "father of American > football". Stagg, Warner > sport was played, Walter Clopton Wingfield was the first to produce a > set of rules for it. That was in 1873, and he called the game > Sphairistiké. What do we call it? Tennis |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Jun 17 08:56PM +0200 > * Game 9, Round 2 - Science (sort of) - Coded Abbreviations > Be as specific and detailed as necessary. > 8. In Internet national domains, what does ".es" mean? Spain > 10. In relation to chess, what type of move do O-O and O-O-O > refer to? Short and long casting respectively. > * Game 9, Round 3 - Sports - Inventors and Innovators > 4. In what year did Dick Fosbury's revolutionary Fosbury Flop win > him the Olympic gold medal for high-jumping? 1968 > the ball and ran with it. Some sources give his name as Ellis > and the date as 1823; others say it was Mackie in 1838 or 1839. > But in what *city or town* did this event allegedly take place? Rugby |
| tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Jun 17 11:49PM > * Game 9, Round 2 - Science (sort of) - Coded Abbreviations > 4. In describing steam locomotives, what does "4-6-2" mean? They have a set of four wheels, then a set of six, then a set of two. > 6. In bridge (especially duplicate bridge), what does "6SX" mean? The contract was six spades and the bidding team is vulnerable. (?) > 7. On the copyright page of a book, what does "10 9 8 7 6 5 4" mean? It's the fourth printing. > 8. In Internet national domains, what does ".es" mean? It's registered in Spain. > 10. In relation to chess, what type of move do O-O and O-O-O > refer to? castling > * Game 9, Round 3 - Sports - Inventors and Innovators > 2. What's the main claim to fame of James Naismith? the invention of basketball > are essentially the present-day rules were produced under the > auspices of John Sholto Douglas. And the question is, *by what > title* is Douglas better known? Marquess of Queensbury > 4. In what year did Dick Fosbury's revolutionary Fosbury Flop win > him the Olympic gold medal for high-jumping? 1960; 1964 > instituted in play or recommended in rules included the secondary > defense, double-teaming, backfield motion, the forward pass, > and a reduction of teams from 14 to 12 players. Name him. Knute Rockne > sport was played, Walter Clopton Wingfield was the first to > produce a set of rules for it. That was in 1873, and he called > the game Sphairistik?. What do we call it? badminton; volleyball -- _______________________________________________________________________ Dan Blum tool@panix.com "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up." |
| Joshua Kreitzer <gromit82@hotmail.com>: Jun 18 12:22AM msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:a4GdncMo5dviQlf9nZ2dnUU7- > Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points. > 1. Why was student Mike Cameron suspended for a day from his high > school in Evans, Georgia? fighting (note: I'm ironically choosing a non-interesting reason) > 2. Yeah, yeah, "Titanic" won enough Oscars to build a bonfire, > and Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt got theirs. Now tell us which > humorous film won the award for makeup. "Men in Black" > * Game 9, Round 2 - Science (sort of) - Coded Abbreviations > Be as specific and detailed as necessary. > 1. In an airline timetable, what does "X67" mean? (flight operates every day) except Saturday and Sunday > 7. On the copyright page of a book, what does "10 9 8 7 6 5 4" mean? 4th printing > 8. In Internet national domains, what does ".es" mean? Spain > 10. In relation to chess, what type of move do O-O and O-O-O > refer to? castling > * Game 9, Round 3 - Sports - Inventors and Innovators > 1. What's the main claim to fame of Manon Rhéaume? first woman to play in the NHL (she played in the preseason only) > 2. What's the main claim to fame of James Naismith? inventor of basketball > are essentially the present-day rules were produced under the > auspices of John Sholto Douglas. And the question is, *by what > title* is Douglas better known? Marquess of Queensberry > 4. In what year did Dick Fosbury's revolutionary Fosbury Flop win > him the Olympic gold medal for high-jumping? 1968 > the ball and ran with it. Some sources give his name as Ellis > and the date as 1823; others say it was Mackie in 1838 or 1839. > But in what *city or town* did this event allegedly take place? Rugby > the team from 15 players to 11, and he also adopted the first > changes that led to the modern scoring system. Name this > "father of American football". Camp > runners had to be put out by tagging them rather than throwing > the ball at them. His name was *not* Abner Doubleday: what > was it? Cartwright > sport was played, Walter Clopton Wingfield was the first to > produce a set of rules for it. That was in 1873, and he called > the game Sphairistiké. What do we call it? racquetball; volleyball > 10. Name the figure skater who was the first to spin on one leg > while holding her other leg straight up with both hands. Dorothy Hamill (?) -- Joshua Kreitzer gromit82@hotmail.com |
| swp <stephen.w.perry@gmail.com>: Jun 17 07:59PM -0700 On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:37:09 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote: > Answer these 1998 questions if you like for fun, but for no points. > 1. Why was student Mike Cameron suspended for a day from his high > school in Evans, Georgia? he dared go against the mighty coca-cola empire and sported the colors and emblems of their rivals > 2. Yeah, yeah, "Titanic" won enough Oscars to build a bonfire, > and Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt got theirs. Now tell us which > humorous film won the award for makeup. men in black > * Game 9, Round 2 - Science (sort of) - Coded Abbreviations > Be as specific and detailed as necessary. > 1. In an airline timetable, what does "X67" mean? does not fly on saturday and sunday > 2. On a fertilizer package, what does "21-6-12" mean? 21% nitrogen 6% phosphoric acid 12% potash > 3. In knitting, what does "K2 tog, PSSO" mean? knit 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over > 4. In describing steam locomotives, what does "4-6-2" mean? 4 wheels lead, 6 coupled wheels, 2 wheels trail > 5. In describing binoculars, what does "7×35" mean? 7 times magnification, 35mm lens > 6. In bridge (especially duplicate bridge), what does "6SX" mean? 6 spades doubled > 7. On the copyright page of a book, what does "10 9 8 7 6 5 4" mean? 4th printing > 8. In Internet national domains, what does ".es" mean? spain > 9. On a *red* Ontario license plate, what does "CD" at the start > of the number mean? diplomat > 10. In relation to chess, what type of move do O-O and O-O-O > refer to? castling > vf orvat zrnfherq, naq va jung havgf. > * Game 9, Round 3 - Sports - Inventors and Innovators > 1. What's the main claim to fame of Manon Rhéaume? 1st female hockey player in nhl > 2. What's the main claim to fame of James Naismith? invented basketball > are essentially the present-day rules were produced under the > auspices of John Sholto Douglas. And the question is, *by what > title* is Douglas better known? marquis de queensberry > 4. In what year did Dick Fosbury's revolutionary Fosbury Flop win > him the Olympic gold medal for high-jumping? 1968 > the ball and ran with it. Some sources give his name as Ellis > and the date as 1823; others say it was Mackie in 1838 or 1839. > But in what *city or town* did this event allegedly take place? rugby england > the team from 15 players to 11, and he also adopted the first > changes that led to the modern scoring system. Name this > "father of American football". camp > instituted in play or recommended in rules included the secondary > defense, double-teaming, backfield motion, the forward pass, > and a reduction of teams from 14 to 12 players. Name him. frank shaughnessy > runners had to be put out by tagging them rather than throwing > the ball at them. His name was *not* Abner Doubleday: what > was it? alex cartwright > sport was played, Walter Clopton Wingfield was the first to > produce a set of rules for it. That was in 1873, and he called > the game Sphairistiké. What do we call it? tennis > 10. Name the figure skater who was the first to spin on one leg > while holding her other leg straight up with both hands. bielmann > Toronto | We arologiize fog anu iinsonneniiense." > m...@vex.net | --Seen in spam > My text in this article is in the public domain. swp |
| Pete Gayde <pete.gayde@gmail.com>: Jun 17 10:11PM -0500 Mark Brader wrote: > Be as specific and detailed as necessary. > 1. In an airline timetable, what does "X67" mean? > 2. On a fertilizer package, what does "21-6-12" mean? Quantities of Nitrogen, Potassium, and Hydrogen > 4. In describing steam locomotives, what does "4-6-2" mean? > 5. In describing binoculars, what does "7×35" mean? > 6. In bridge (especially duplicate bridge), what does "6SX" mean? 6 spades not made; 6 spades made > 7. On the copyright page of a book, what does "10 9 8 7 6 5 4" mean? > 8. In Internet national domains, what does ".es" mean? Spain > vf orvat zrnfherq, naq va jung havgf. > * Game 9, Round 3 - Sports - Inventors and Innovators > 1. What's the main claim to fame of Manon Rhéaume? First woman goalie in the NHL > 2. What's the main claim to fame of James Naismith? Invented basketball > are essentially the present-day rules were produced under the > auspices of John Sholto Douglas. And the question is, *by what > title* is Douglas better known? Marques of Queensbury > 4. In what year did Dick Fosbury's revolutionary Fosbury Flop win > him the Olympic gold medal for high-jumping? 1968 > the ball and ran with it. Some sources give his name as Ellis > and the date as 1823; others say it was Mackie in 1838 or 1839. > But in what *city or town* did this event allegedly take place? Rugby > instituted in play or recommended in rules included the secondary > defense, double-teaming, backfield motion, the forward pass, > and a reduction of teams from 14 to 12 players. Name him. Rockne; Gipp > runners had to be put out by tagging them rather than throwing > the ball at them. His name was *not* Abner Doubleday: what > was it? Spalding > the game Sphairistiké. What do we call it? > 10. Name the figure skater who was the first to spin on one leg > while holding her other leg straight up with both hands. Bieleman Pete Gayde |
| Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Jun 17 11:12PM -0700 On 6/16/21 10:37 PM, Mark Brader wrote: > 2. On a fertilizer package, what does "21-6-12" mean? > 3. In knitting, what does "K2 tog, PSSO" mean? > 4. In describing steam locomotives, what does "4-6-2" mean? number of wheels in each set of axles > 5. In describing binoculars, what does "7×35" mean? magnification x diameter of primary lens in mm > 6. In bridge (especially duplicate bridge), what does "6SX" mean? 6 spades doubled > 7. On the copyright page of a book, what does "10 9 8 7 6 5 4" mean? fourth printing > 8. In Internet national domains, what does ".es" mean? Spain > of the number mean? > 10. In relation to chess, what type of move do O-O and O-O-O > refer to? castling > * Game 9, Round 3 - Sports - Inventors and Innovators > 1. What's the main claim to fame of Manon Rhéaume? > 2. What's the main claim to fame of James Naismith? invented basketball > are essentially the present-day rules were produced under the > auspices of John Sholto Douglas. And the question is, *by what > title* is Douglas better known? Marquess of Queensberry > 4. In what year did Dick Fosbury's revolutionary Fosbury Flop win > him the Olympic gold medal for high-jumping? 1968 > the ball and ran with it. Some sources give his name as Ellis > and the date as 1823; others say it was Mackie in 1838 or 1839. > But in what *city or town* did this event allegedly take place? Rugby > the team from 15 players to 11, and he also adopted the first > changes that led to the modern scoring system. Name this > "father of American football". Walter Camp -- Dan Tilque |
| Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Jun 17 08:50PM +0200 >> D1. What does the term "the fourth estate" generally refer to? > The press (anything close was okay). 4 for Joshua, Bruce, Dan Blum, > Stephen, and Dan Tilque. Curiously, in Swedish the press is sometimes referred to as "tredje statsmakten", "The third state authority" (after parliament and government supposedly). The expression might have fallen out of popularity; I don't think I've seen it for quite some time. >> names. Name any *two*. > Gold, iron, lead, zinc. 4 for Joshua, Bruce (the hard way), Erland, > Dan Blum, Stephen (the hard way), and Dan Tilque. In the series of Swedish four-letter elements I did forget one metal: krom (Cr). |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Jun 17 06:58PM -0500 Mark Brader: >>> D1. What does the term "the fourth estate" generally refer to? >> The press... Erland Sommarskog: > Curiously, in Swedish the press is sometimes referred to as "tredje > statsmakten", "The third state authority" (after parliament and > government supposedly)... Well, what do you expect in a country where the fourth floor is called the third floor? :-) -- Mark Brader, Toronto | "Accuracy is many ways more important speed." msb@vex.net | --David Kleinecke |
| swp <stephen.w.perry@gmail.com>: Jun 17 05:57PM -0700 On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:30:37 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote: > > the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)". > Game 8 is over and JOSHUA KREITZER has stood off a late charge by > Stephen Perry to win. Hearty congratulations! well, I tried. and I have this strange feeling of deja vu. > Mark Brader, Toronto | "UNIX ... the essential partner for > m...@vex.net | eyespot or rynchosporium control in barley." > My text in this article is in the public domain. swp |
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