Thursday, December 19, 2019

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tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Dec 18 03:22PM

> native to North America; its name is probably a corruption
> of "girasole", the Italian word for sunflower. What is its
> English name?
 
Jerusalem artichoke
 
> and two varieties of tea are named for its major growing areas
> in India: one is a state in the northeast, and one is a region
> in the Himalayan foothills. Name *either*.
 
Assam
 
> is widely seen growing on the streets of the Southern European
> city it's named after -- probably brought there from easterm
> Asia around the 10th century by the Moors.
 
Valencia
 
> before spreading through South Asia and the Caucasus, derives its
> common name from the town of Cantalupo, in the region of Sabina.
> What European *country* are these places in?
 
Italy
 
> witloof, which is blanched by cultivation below ground and
> is sold in pale, pointed white-and-yellow heads. What is the
> two-word English name for this vegetable?
 
Brussel sprouts
 
> South America where it was produced. Demerara territory no
> longer exists, but its name still persists in place names in the
> now-independent country that replaced it. What country is that?
 
Suriname
 
> where it was historically cultivated, although the bulk of its
> production is now done in the United States. What is the name
> of the rice and the town?
 
arborio
 
> French overseas department of French Guiana, although it's
> likely that the pepper gave its name to the city and not the
> other way around.
 
cayenne
 
> "Damson" is a contraction of "Damascene", ["DAM-a-seen"] the
> demonym of people from *which capital city* in the Fertile
> Crescent?
 
Damascus
 
> so they're an easy match, only she also turns out to be a
> racist and an anti-semite. Name the actress, or the NBC show
> that she became famous for that was revived in 2017.
 
Candice Bergen
 
> Eventually she dates Jerry's annoying associate Kenny Bania.
> Name the actress or the show, also based in New York, that she
> starred in on HBO.
 
Sex and the City
 
> wasn't ready for the responsibilties of a pretend marriage."
> This actress appeared on "Seinfeld" in 1994, a few weeks before
> her own NBC show became a gargantuan success.
 
Calista Flockhart; Jennifer Aniston
 
> is promptly arrested for that. Name the actor or the crime
> drama where he played the lead male role for 7 seasons from
> 2002 to 2008.
 
CSI; Criminal Minds
 
> "she's got the Jimmy legs". Name the actress who portrayed
> Emily, or the comedy puppet prank-call show she would provide
> voice acting in for 4 seasons between 2002 and 2007.
 
Kate Mulgrew
 
> by George in the stampede to the exit. The actor who portrayed
> Eric later directed "Iron Man" and "Elf", but you must name him
> or give his *character name* in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
 
Jon Favreau
 
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Pete Gayde <pagrsg@wowway.com>: Dec 18 04:08PM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:uqydnTf2GqigAmTAnZ2dnUU7-
> native to North America; its name is probably a corruption
> of "girasole", the Italian word for sunflower. What is its
> English name?
 
Jerusalem flower
 
> and two varieties of tea are named for its major growing areas
> in India: one is a state in the northeast, and one is a region
> in the Himalayan foothills. Name *either*.
 
Darjeeling
 
> before spreading through South Asia and the Caucasus, derives its
> common name from the town of Cantalupo, in the region of Sabina.
> What European *country* are these places in?
 
Turkey; Greece
 
> South America where it was produced. Demerara territory no
> longer exists, but its name still persists in place names in the
> now-independent country that replaced it. What country is that?
 
Suriname; Guyana
 
> where it was historically cultivated, although the bulk of its
> production is now done in the United States. What is the name
> of the rice and the town?
 
Arborio
 
> French overseas department of French Guiana, although it's
> likely that the pepper gave its name to the city and not the
> other way around.
 
Cayenne
 
> "Damson" is a contraction of "Damascene", ["DAM-a-seen"] the
> demonym of people from *which capital city* in the Fertile
> Crescent?
 
Damascus
 
> so they're an easy match, only she also turns out to be a
> racist and an anti-semite. Name the actress, or the NBC show
> that she became famous for that was revived in 2017.
 
Will and Grace
 
> wasn't ready for the responsibilties of a pretend marriage."
> This actress appeared on "Seinfeld" in 1994, a few weeks before
> her own NBC show became a gargantuan success.
 
Jennifer Anniston
 
> based on his other work you'd never think he'd also to play a
> charismatic, foul-mouthed talent agent. Name the actor who
> played Michael, or the HBO show he is well-known for.
 
Entourage
 
> was unconscious, "dentist to the stars". He was accused by Jerry
> of converting to Judaism purely for the humor. The actor later
> played fathers on Fox and on ABC: name him or *either show*.
 
Pete Gayde
Bruce Bowler <bruce.bowler@gmail.com>: Dec 18 04:09PM

On Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:38:37 -0600, Mark Brader wrote:
 
> this tuber of the sunflower Helianthus tuberosus is actually native
> to North America; its name is probably a corruption of "girasole",
> the Italian word for sunflower. What is its English name?
 
Jerusalem artichoke
 
> and two varieties of tea are named for its major growing areas in
> India: one is a state in the northeast, and one is a region in the
> Himalayan foothills. Name *either*.
 
Darjeeling
 
> is widely seen growing on the streets of the Southern European city
> it's named after -- probably brought there from easterm Asia around
> the 10th century by the Moors.
 
Seville orange
 
> before spreading through South Asia and the Caucasus, derives its
> common name from the town of Cantalupo, in the region of Sabina. What
> European *country* are these places in?
 
Spain; Italy
 
> which is blanched by cultivation below ground and is sold in pale,
> pointed white-and-yellow heads. What is the two-word English name
> for this vegetable?
 
Belgian Endive
 
> 20th century was almost entirely the work of another country, whose
> people share a nickname with the rebranded fruit. What do we know
> this fruit as today?
 
Kiwi
 
> America where it was produced. Demerara territory no longer exists,
> but its name still persists in place names in the now-independent
> country that replaced it. What country is that?
 
Guyana
 
> was historically cultivated, although the bulk of its production is
> now done in the United States. What is the name of the rice and the
> town?
 
Arborio
 
> spice mixes, this shares its name with the capital of the French
> overseas department of French Guiana, although it's likely that the
> pepper gave its name to the city and not the other way around.
 
Cayenne
 
> fertile crescent and introduced to Western Europe by the Romans.
> "Damson" is a contraction of "Damascene", ["DAM-a-seen"] the demonym
> of people from *which capital city* in the Fertile Crescent?
 
Damascus
 
 
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Celebrities on "Seinfeld"
 
I'm one of the very few people who never watched even a single episode of
the show.
Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Dec 18 08:52PM +0100

> and two varieties of tea are named for its major growing areas
> in India: one is a state in the northeast, and one is a region
> in the Himalayan foothills. Name *either*.
 
Darjeeling

> is widely seen growing on the streets of the Southern European
> city it's named after -- probably brought there from easterm
> Asia around the 10th century by the Moors.
 
Seville

> before spreading through South Asia and the Caucasus, derives its
> common name from the town of Cantalupo, in the region of Sabina.
> What European *country* are these places in?
 
Italy

> witloof, which is blanched by cultivation below ground and
> is sold in pale, pointed white-and-yellow heads. What is the
> two-word English name for this vegetable?
 
Flower cabbage
 
> in the 20th century was almost entirely the work of another
> country, whose people share a nickname with the rebranded fruit.
> What do we know this fruit as today?
 
Kiwi

> South America where it was produced. Demerara territory no
> longer exists, but its name still persists in place names in the
> now-independent country that replaced it. What country is that?
 
Suriname; Guyana

> French overseas department of French Guiana, although it's
> likely that the pepper gave its name to the city and not the
> other way around.
 
Cayenne

> "Damson" is a contraction of "Damascene", ["DAM-a-seen"] the
> demonym of people from *which capital city* in the Fertile
> Crescent?
 
Damascus
 
 
> * Game 6, Round 3 - Entertainment - Celebrities on "Seinfeld"
 
Nope.
Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Dec 18 07:43PM -0800

On 12/17/19 7:38 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
> native to North America; its name is probably a corruption
> of "girasole", the Italian word for sunflower. What is its
> English name?
 
Jerusalem artichoke
 
> and two varieties of tea are named for its major growing areas
> in India: one is a state in the northeast, and one is a region
> in the Himalayan foothills. Name *either*.
 
Darjeeling
 
> is widely seen growing on the streets of the Southern European
> city it's named after -- probably brought there from easterm
> Asia around the 10th century by the Moors.
 
Valencia
 
> before spreading through South Asia and the Caucasus, derives its
> common name from the town of Cantalupo, in the region of Sabina.
> What European *country* are these places in?
 
Italy
 
> in the 20th century was almost entirely the work of another
> country, whose people share a nickname with the rebranded fruit.
> What do we know this fruit as today?
 
kiwifruit
 
> South America where it was produced. Demerara territory no
> longer exists, but its name still persists in place names in the
> now-independent country that replaced it. What country is that?
 
Guyana; Suriname
 
> French overseas department of French Guiana, although it's
> likely that the pepper gave its name to the city and not the
> other way around.
 
cayenne
 
> "Damson" is a contraction of "Damascene", ["DAM-a-seen"] the
> demonym of people from *which capital city* in the Fertile
> Crescent?
 
Damascus
 
 
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Dan Tilque
tool@panix.com (Dan Blum): Dec 18 03:25PM


> 1. There was another mass shooting in the US on Friday, this time
> a Saudi gunman using a Glock 9. What was the site of the
> shooting? Be more specific than just the city.
 
Naval base in Pensacola, Florida
 
> 2. It was announced recently that in September, the US was a
> net exporter of this commodity for the first time since 1949.
> What commodity?
 
wheat; lumber
 
> 3. Justin Trudeau was caught red-handed poking fun at Donald Trump
> at a reception at Buckingham Palace, marking the 70th anniversary
> of what organization?
 
NATO
 
> local council elections on November 24, voting overwhelmingly
> for pro-democracy candidates. Local leader Carrie Lam has
> promised to consider the results. What city?
 
Hong Kong
 
> 9. Name the country whose prime minister, Antii Rinne, resigned
> last Tuesday after one of his coalition parties lost confidence
> as a result of his handling of a postal strike.
 
Finland
 
 
> 10. This sequel had the third-highest-grossing animated opening
> of all time, bringing in $127,000,000 in its US debut in its
> first 3 days. Name the movie.
 
Frozen 2
 
> 12. In Grammy nominations, *what award* were the following artists
> all nominated for: Bon Iver, Lana Del Ray, Billie Eilish,
> H.E.R., Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, and Vampire Weekend?
 
Artist of the Year
 
 
> 13. As a result of US sanctions, this company announced on
> December 3 that it is moving its research center from the US
> to Canada. What company?
 
Huawei
 
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_______________________________________________________________________
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>: Dec 18 03:53PM

msb@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:E8-dnXGo-OlFAmTAnZ2dnUU7-
 
> 1. There was another mass shooting in the US on Friday, this time
> a Saudi gunman using a Glock 9. What was the site of the
> shooting? Be more specific than just the city.
 
Military base in Texas
 
 
> 2. It was announced recently that in September, the US was a
> net exporter of this commodity for the first time since 1949.
> What commodity?
 
Oil
 
 
> 3. Justin Trudeau was caught red-handed poking fun at Donald Trump
> at a reception at Buckingham Palace, marking the 70th anniversary
> of what organization?
 
NATO
 
 
> * Sports News
 
> 4. This past weekend was the opening weekend of World Cup skiing.
> Where was the initial event held?
 
Levi, Finland
 
 
> 5. The Grey Cup was held November 24 in Calgary. Neither team had
> won the Cup in 20 or more years. Who won? (Full name required,
> like "Toronto Maple Leafs".)
 
Edmonton Eskimos; Calgary Stampeders
 
> local council elections on November 24, voting overwhelmingly
> for pro-democracy candidates. Local leader Carrie Lam has
> promised to consider the results. What city?
 
Hong Kong
 
 
> 9. Name the country whose prime minister, Antii Rinne, resigned
> last Tuesday after one of his coalition parties lost confidence
> as a result of his handling of a postal strike.
 
Finland
 
 
> 10. This sequel had the third-highest-grossing animated opening
> of all time, bringing in $127,000,000 in its US debut in its
> first 3 days. Name the movie.
 
Frozen 2
 
 
> 12. In Grammy nominations, *what award* were the following artists
> all nominated for: Bon Iver, Lana Del Ray, Billie Eilish,
> H.E.R., Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, and Vampire Weekend?
 
Best Rap Artist
 
 
> 13. As a result of US sanctions, this company announced on
> December 3 that it is moving its research center from the US
> to Canada. What company?
 
Samsung; Sony
 
 
> 15. After three separate incidents near U of T and York U, the
> alleged "Feces Felon" was finally arrested and charged.
> Name him.
 
Pete Gayde
Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Dec 18 08:59PM +0100

> 2. It was announced recently that in September, the US was a
> net exporter of this commodity for the first time since 1949.
> What commodity?
 
Oil

> 3. Justin Trudeau was caught red-handed poking fun at Donald Trump
> at a reception at Buckingham Palace, marking the 70th anniversary
> of what organization?
 
NATO

> 4. This past weekend was the opening weekend of World Cup skiing.
> Where was the initial event held?
 
Ruka
 
Where they do cross-country skiing. The quiz makers may have alpine
skiing in mind, but I don't recall where that was. (And I am not
100% sure about Ruka, either.)

> 6. Name the Calgary Flames head coach who resigned following
> allegations of physical abuse and the use of racial slurs
> approximately a decade ago while coaching in the AHL.
 
Babock. No, he was in some other team, wasn't he? There has been a
few of these lately.

> local council elections on November 24, voting overwhelmingly
> for pro-democracy candidates. Local leader Carrie Lam has
> promised to consider the results. What city?
 
Hongkong

> 9. Name the country whose prime minister, Antii Rinne, resigned
> last Tuesday after one of his coalition parties lost confidence
> as a result of his handling of a postal strike.
 
Finland
Dan Tilque <dtilque@frontier.com>: Dec 18 07:20PM -0800

On 12/17/19 7:41 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
 
> 1. There was another mass shooting in the US on Friday, this time
> a Saudi gunman using a Glock 9. What was the site of the
> shooting? Be more specific than just the city.
 
Naval Air Station Pensacola
 
 
> 3. Justin Trudeau was caught red-handed poking fun at Donald Trump
> at a reception at Buckingham Palace, marking the 70th anniversary
> of what organization?
 
NATO
 
> local council elections on November 24, voting overwhelmingly
> for pro-democracy candidates. Local leader Carrie Lam has
> promised to consider the results. What city?
 
Hong Kong
 
 
> 10. This sequel had the third-highest-grossing animated opening
> of all time, bringing in $127,000,000 in its US debut in its
> first 3 days. Name the movie.
 
Frozen 2
 
 
--
Dan Tilque
Erland Sommarskog <esquel@sommarskog.se>: Dec 18 08:59PM +0100

>> cup. How many tablespoons of sugar would you need to make
>> 1/4 cup of sugar?
 
> 4. 4 for Bruce and Dan Tilque.
 
My answer was 2½. The only "cup" in Swedish measures is a coffee cup (kkp)
and one kkp is 150 ml, whereas as a tablespooon is 15 ml.
 
But obviously, when they are baking cakes in Toronto pubs, they are using
larger cups, intended for something else than coffee. Hm, 240 ml? That could
be a tea cup. Which makes sense, since after all it is a former British
territory.
msb@vex.net (Mark Brader): Dec 18 03:46PM -0600

Erland Sommarskog:
> and one kkp is 150 ml, whereas as a tablespooon is 15 ml.
 
> But obviously, when they are baking cakes in Toronto pubs, they are using
> larger cups, intended for something else than coffee. Hm, 240 ml?
 
Close -- 8 fl.oz. And a tablespoon is 1/2 fl.oz.
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