| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 03 11:16PM -0500 These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-07-11, and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written by members of the Misplaced Modifiers, but have been reformatted and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the correct answers in about 3 days. For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)". * Game 9, Round 7 - Entertainment - Rock-and-Roll Founders, Fathers, and Firsts 1. After "Crazy Man Crazy", arguably the first rock-and-roll song to cross over into the pop charts, Bill Haley went further by recording this song in 1954 -- the first to hit #1 in the pop charts of both the US and the UK. Which song? 2. In 1948, what innovation in recorded music did RCA Victor develop that made recorded music so much more accessible to young fans? 3. Sam Philips operated a recording service in Memphis for 2 years before opening his own label in 1952. This record label would eventually feature big names such as Elvis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. What was the name of the record label? 4. Elvis, Johnnie Johnson, Bill Haley, and many others have all been nominated for the title of "Father of Rock and Roll". Still another contender for the title is a jazz guitarist who developed much of the hardware and techniques that define rock and roll -- solid-body guitars, multi-track recording, reverb and echo effects. Who was this innovator? 5. Breaking away from the Johnnie Johnson Trio, what rock-and-roll icon made his first solo recording under the name of Charles Berryn in 1954? 6. In 1952, the Hucklebuckers were among the players at what is considered the first major rock-and-roll concert. It ended up in chaos and the fire department had to close it down. It was held in a city closely associated with rock and roll. What city? 7. He's been called the "Father of R&B", with hugely popular songs like "Caldonia" and "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" in the late '40s. He is also called the "Grandfather of Rock and Roll", and was the subject of the hit musical "Five Guys Named Moe". Who was he? 8. Widely reputed (and disputed) to be the first rock-and-roll recording, this song was released in 1951. Ike Turner wrote and performed this tribute to his beloved Oldsmobile with his Kings of Rhythm band. Name the song. 9. In 2004, the 50th anniversary of its release, Rolling Stone magazine chose Elvis's first commercial single for Sun Records as the really, truly, honestly first rock-and-roll recording. What was its name? 10. As a DJ on Cleveland radio in 1951, he tirelessly promoted the latest R&B acts, attracting both black and white audiences, and he's credited with coining the term "rock and roll". He would later be disgraced in the payola scandals of the late '50s. Later still, he was among the first inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. Who was he? * Game 9, Round 8 - Science - Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery 1. Hormone changes during pregnancy may cause increases in melanin, resulting in dark patches on the face known scientifically as melasma or chloasma. What is the common name for this phenomenon? 2. During late pregnancy the hormone relaxin is produced in concentrations 10 times greater than normal. As its name suggests, it relaxes something. What? 3. Pitocin ["pi-TOE-sin"] and syntocinon ["sin-TOE-si-non"] are synthetic replacements for the naturally occurring hormone oxytocin ["OCK-see-TOE-sin"]. For what purpose is pitocin administered? 4. To manage the pain of labor, a combination of a local anesthetic and an opioid drug such as fentanyl may be injected into the lower back, into a space inside the bony spinal canal but not quite as far as the leathery dura mater ["DUE-ra MAY-ter"] that protects the spinal fluid and spinal cord. What is the name of this space? 5. For a delivery to be considered "pre-term", the delivery must take place before how many weeks of gestation? 6. In utero, fetuses develop a downy layer of hair. Some babies are born with patches of this, but will shed it soon afterward. What is it called? 7. Fetal skin is protected by a waxy substance that is often still present at birth, especially in the underarms. Its name means "varnish" in Latin. Name it. 8. What is the concentrated substance that comprises many infants' first meal? It is produced before breast milk, and is high in antibodies and protein. 9. 25-50% of infants are born with temporary red marks or "bites" caused by a capillary malformation. What is the popular name for these? 10. Some babies are born with dark bluish marks on their lower back or butt, which generally disappear by age 5. About 95% of infants of East Asian descent have them, and they are also common among Native Canadians, Polynesians, and East Africans. After which Asian country are they named? -- Mark Brader | "It's not in the slightest bit harder to write Fortran Toronto | or Basic programs in C++ or Smalltalk than it is msb@vex.net | to write them in C or Pascal." -- Peter da Silva My text in this article is in the public domain. |
| msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Nov 03 11:14PM -0500 Mark Brader: > bamboo slats tied together replaces the sword. Practitioners > wear helmets, masks, and protective equipment, and shout as > they strike each other. Kendo. 4_for Joshua and_Dan_Blum. > stronger opponents by getting them on the ground to grapple with > submission holds, chokeholds, and joint locks. Known also as > BJJ or Jitz. Jiu jitsu. 4_for Joshua, Dan_Tilque, and_Dan_Blum. > war, it is taught to armed forces there. It stresses punches, > low kicks, quickly counter-attacking, and trying to stay off > the ground. Krav maga. 4_for Joshua and_Dan_Blum. > American soldiers stationed there brought it to the States and > popularized it. It stresses strikes with the elbows, knees, > and open hands, as well as kicking. Karate. 4_for everyone Erland, Joshua, Dan_Tilque, Pete, and_Dan_Blum. > or to touch the floor with anything other than the soles of > his feet. We say "his" because it is highly ritualistic and > only men """are""" allowed to participate. Sumo. (Still true, at least at the professional level.) 4_for everyone. > the attacker's motion and redirecting the force of the attack, > using turning movements and finishing with throws or joint locks. > It stresses not injuring the attacker. Aikido. 4_for Erland, Joshua, and_Dan_Tilque. > the leg's greater reach and power compared to the arm. It also > includes a system of blocks, punches, and open-handed strikes. > It is the national sport of South Korea. Tae kwon do. 4_for everyone. > called Thai Boxing or Thai Kickboxing. Opponents stand up in > a boxing-style ring and exchange blows in a form similar to > boxing, but using the whole body. Muay Thai. > It focuses on kicking, punching, trapping, and grappling, and > reading non-verbal cues in order to attack while the opponent > is preparing to attack. Jeet kune do. 4_for Joshua and_Dan_Blum. > involve practising the forms in very slow movements with a > focus on breath and posture. The name translates to "supreme > ultimate fist". Tai chi, t'ai chi ch'uan, or taijiquan. 4_for Joshua and_Dan_Blum. > * Game 9, Round 6 - Canadiana - Law and Order: How We Do It Here > All answers must use proper Canadian terminology. All are still correct as far as I know. If you think something is out of date and a newer answer was given, please post a protest. > mandatory life sentence. How many years """must""" be served > before a person convicted of first-degree murder may apply > for parole? 25. 3_for Pete. > 2. In Ontario, which county official """is""" responsible for > drafting citizens to serve on juries? Sheriff. > Rights and Freedoms explicitly """promises""" you that you must > be informed of two things. The first is the reason for your > arrest; the second is your right to what? Counsel. (Specifically, "to retain and instruct counsel without delay". "Lawyer" was acceptable, but not "attorney".) 4_for Pete and_Dan_Blum. > 4. How many degrees of murder """are""" there in Canadian law? Two. (The two other kinds of culpable homicide are manslaughter and infanticide.) > 5. A detention facility in which people accused of a crime are > held in custody while awaiting trial """is""" called a what > center? Remand. > 6. "Statutory release" means that a person sentenced to 6 years > in prison """can usually expect""" to be released after serving > how many years? 4. 2_for Dan_Blum. > 7. FIS """is""" the Canadian "CSI". The IS stands for > Identification Services; what word does the F represent? Forensic. 4_for Pete and_Dan_Blum. > addressed as "Your Worship" (not "Your Honor"), and wear a > green sash over their robes (not the red sash worn by judges). > What """are""" these magistrates called? Justices of the Peace. > a convict """may be allowed""" to serve his/her sentence in the > community rather than in a prison. What """is""" this kind of > sentence called? A conditional sentence. "House arrest" was also accepted on a protest. > 10. Regulation pistols carried by the Toronto police """are""" > made by a company of what nationality? Austrian. (Glock.) Scores, if there are no errors: GAME 9 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS TOPICS-> Can Geo Spo Can Joshua Kreitzer 8 34 36 0 78 Dan Blum 0 24 32 10 66 Pete Gayde 2 23 12 11 48 Erland Sommarskog 0 20 16 0 36 Dan Tilque 4 12 20 0 36 -- Mark Brader, Toronto | "Save our planet: it's the only one with chocolate" msb@vex.net | --Bumper sticker My text in this article is in the public domain. |
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