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Mark Brader
Apr 10, 2019, 1:26:03 AM4/10/19
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
give the answers that were correct on that date.
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 in a single followup to the newsgroup,
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 the Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting of
other rounds. For further information see my 2019-01-22 companion
posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 9 (2009-04-01), Round 1 - Current Events
1. The Toronto Blue Jays lost their home opener. *Either* give
*both* the score and the opposing team, or else say what inning
the final runs were scored during.
2. In what tennis tournament did 18-year-old Montrealer Félix
Auger-Aliassime amaze onlookers with his performance this week?
3. Omar Khadr became a free man on Monday when Chief Justice
Moreau found that, considering years spent in custody and
under strict court supervision while on bail, he had more than
served his original sentence. Within 1 year, what year was he
apprehended, the sole survivor of a battle between Afghanistan
militants and US forces?
4. On Tuesday Jussie Smollett was in a Chicago court. What did
Cook County Prosecutor Kim Fox do?
5. Another provincial election was called, this time for April 23rd.
What province?
6. Kidnapped international student Wahzen Lu was found unharmed
Tuesday night -- in what town?
7. The Association for Computing Machinery announced that Geoffrey
Hinton (computer science professor emeritus at University of
Toronto), along with two others at New York University and
the University of Montreal, had won a $1,000,000 (US) prize
for their work on neural networks. Often referred to as the
"Nobel Prize" for computing, what is the award actually called?
8. A popular food chain recently introduced a plant-based breakfast
sandwich called "Sausage & "Egger. Made by California-based
Beyond Meat, the "sausage" patty aims to replicate the taste
and texture of a pork sausage. What fast-food chain was this?
9. A live-action (and CGI) remake of the 1941 Disney classic
"Dumbo" recently hit the big screen. Who is the director?
10. Netflix got competition this week as a new streaming service
was unveiled. Name either the person who made the announcement,
or the company he is collaborating with.
* Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Last week it was announced that the Rolling Stones' "No Filter"
North American tour will be postponed because of Mick Jagger's
health. What sort of treatment has he had to undergo?
2. Which royal recently called for the banning of the popular
video game Fortnite due to its addictive qualities?
3. Toronto's first legal store for recreational cannabis opened
on April 1. What it is called?
4. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Utica Comets in the American
Hockey League. What was the signficance of this win?
5. The Canadian Women's Hockey League decided to shut down, but not
to worry, an American league has expressed interest in two
teams in Canada. Name the league *and both* Canadian cities
in question.
6. After 50 years, what announcer called his last game Saturday
night, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal
Canadiens?
7. In that game, name the 20-year-old who scored a hat-trick in
regulation time *and* the winning goal for Montreal in the
shootout -- while playing in the NHL for the first time.
8. Which province recently unveiled proposed legislation for
"presumed consent" for organ donation?
9. The manager of Nirvana has written a book subtitled "Remembering
Kurt Cobain", who died by suicide 25 years ago. *Either* give
the main title of the book or just name the author.
10. The Quebec legislature is considering a bill banning religious
symbols from being worn by government employees. What is the
*bill number*?
11. The city of Chicago has billed Jussie Smollett for police
overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit
when he refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US
dollars to the nearest thousand and within $10,000?
12. Transport Canada is funding a study for a hyperloop train, an
electric tunnel between Toronto and Montreal. Within 10 minutes,
how long with the proposed trip take?
13. According to a recent study, what species is capable of to
thriving even with high levels of heavy metals and other toxins
in its bloodstream?
14. Within $100,000,000, how much is Ottawa promising to spend
for repairs and accessibility upgrades to Toronto community
housing?
15. Within ―Ē, how much did the price of a liter of gasoline
increase in Ontario as a result of the new federal carbon tax?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Domine, defende nos
m...@vex.net | Contra hos motores bos!" -- A. D. Godley
My text in this article is in the public domain.
indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
give the answers that were correct on that date.
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 in a single followup to the newsgroup,
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 the Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting of
other rounds. For further information see my 2019-01-22 companion
posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 9 (2009-04-01), Round 1 - Current Events
1. The Toronto Blue Jays lost their home opener. *Either* give
*both* the score and the opposing team, or else say what inning
the final runs were scored during.
2. In what tennis tournament did 18-year-old Montrealer Félix
Auger-Aliassime amaze onlookers with his performance this week?
3. Omar Khadr became a free man on Monday when Chief Justice
Moreau found that, considering years spent in custody and
under strict court supervision while on bail, he had more than
served his original sentence. Within 1 year, what year was he
apprehended, the sole survivor of a battle between Afghanistan
militants and US forces?
4. On Tuesday Jussie Smollett was in a Chicago court. What did
Cook County Prosecutor Kim Fox do?
5. Another provincial election was called, this time for April 23rd.
What province?
6. Kidnapped international student Wahzen Lu was found unharmed
Tuesday night -- in what town?
7. The Association for Computing Machinery announced that Geoffrey
Hinton (computer science professor emeritus at University of
Toronto), along with two others at New York University and
the University of Montreal, had won a $1,000,000 (US) prize
for their work on neural networks. Often referred to as the
"Nobel Prize" for computing, what is the award actually called?
8. A popular food chain recently introduced a plant-based breakfast
sandwich called "Sausage & "Egger. Made by California-based
Beyond Meat, the "sausage" patty aims to replicate the taste
and texture of a pork sausage. What fast-food chain was this?
9. A live-action (and CGI) remake of the 1941 Disney classic
"Dumbo" recently hit the big screen. Who is the director?
10. Netflix got competition this week as a new streaming service
was unveiled. Name either the person who made the announcement,
or the company he is collaborating with.
* Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Last week it was announced that the Rolling Stones' "No Filter"
North American tour will be postponed because of Mick Jagger's
health. What sort of treatment has he had to undergo?
2. Which royal recently called for the banning of the popular
video game Fortnite due to its addictive qualities?
3. Toronto's first legal store for recreational cannabis opened
on April 1. What it is called?
4. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Utica Comets in the American
Hockey League. What was the signficance of this win?
5. The Canadian Women's Hockey League decided to shut down, but not
to worry, an American league has expressed interest in two
teams in Canada. Name the league *and both* Canadian cities
in question.
6. After 50 years, what announcer called his last game Saturday
night, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal
Canadiens?
7. In that game, name the 20-year-old who scored a hat-trick in
regulation time *and* the winning goal for Montreal in the
shootout -- while playing in the NHL for the first time.
8. Which province recently unveiled proposed legislation for
"presumed consent" for organ donation?
9. The manager of Nirvana has written a book subtitled "Remembering
Kurt Cobain", who died by suicide 25 years ago. *Either* give
the main title of the book or just name the author.
10. The Quebec legislature is considering a bill banning religious
symbols from being worn by government employees. What is the
*bill number*?
11. The city of Chicago has billed Jussie Smollett for police
overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit
when he refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US
dollars to the nearest thousand and within $10,000?
12. Transport Canada is funding a study for a hyperloop train, an
electric tunnel between Toronto and Montreal. Within 10 minutes,
how long with the proposed trip take?
13. According to a recent study, what species is capable of to
thriving even with high levels of heavy metals and other toxins
in its bloodstream?
14. Within $100,000,000, how much is Ottawa promising to spend
for repairs and accessibility upgrades to Toronto community
housing?
15. Within ―Ē, how much did the price of a liter of gasoline
increase in Ontario as a result of the new federal carbon tax?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Domine, defende nos
m...@vex.net | Contra hos motores bos!" -- A. D. Godley
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Joshua Kreitzer
Apr 10, 2019, 8:26:47 AM4/10/19
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:Eq6dnR2li5774zDBnZ2dnUU7-
evN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 9 (2009-04-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
(note: her name is correctly spelled "Foxx")
> 9. A live-action (and CGI) remake of the 1941 Disney classic
> "Dumbo" recently hit the big screen. Who is the director?
Tim Burton
> 10. Netflix got competition this week as a new streaming service
> was unveiled. Name either the person who made the announcement,
> or the company he is collaborating with.
Steven Spielberg
> * Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 15. Within 舰, how much did the price of a liter of gasoline
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
evN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 9 (2009-04-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 4. On Tuesday Jussie Smollett was in a Chicago court. What did
> Cook County Prosecutor Kim Fox do?
suddenly dismiss all the charges against him
> Cook County Prosecutor Kim Fox do?
(note: her name is correctly spelled "Foxx")
> 9. A live-action (and CGI) remake of the 1941 Disney classic
> "Dumbo" recently hit the big screen. Who is the director?
> 10. Netflix got competition this week as a new streaming service
> was unveiled. Name either the person who made the announcement,
> or the company he is collaborating with.
> * Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 11. The city of Chicago has billed Jussie Smollett for police
> overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit
> when he refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US
> dollars to the nearest thousand and within $10,000?
$130,000; $160,000
> overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit
> when he refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US
> dollars to the nearest thousand and within $10,000?
> 15. Within 舰, how much did the price of a liter of gasoline
> increase in Ontario as a result of the new federal carbon tax?
4 cents; 5 cents
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Blum
Apr 10, 2019, 9:40:30 AM4/10/19
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> 3. Omar Khadr became a free man on Monday when Chief Justice
> Moreau found that, considering years spent in custody and
> under strict court supervision while on bail, he had more than
> served his original sentence. Within 1 year, what year was he
> apprehended, the sole survivor of a battle between Afghanistan
> militants and US forces?
2002
> Moreau found that, considering years spent in custody and
> under strict court supervision while on bail, he had more than
> served his original sentence. Within 1 year, what year was he
> apprehended, the sole survivor of a battle between Afghanistan
> militants and US forces?
> 4. On Tuesday Jussie Smollett was in a Chicago court. What did
> Cook County Prosecutor Kim Fox do?
> 5. Another provincial election was called, this time for April 23rd.
> What province?
> 7. The Association for Computing Machinery announced that Geoffrey
> Hinton (computer science professor emeritus at University of
> Toronto), along with two others at New York University and
> the University of Montreal, had won a $1,000,000 (US) prize
> for their work on neural networks. Often referred to as the
> "Nobel Prize" for computing, what is the award actually called?
> 9. A live-action (and CGI) remake of the 1941 Disney classic
> "Dumbo" recently hit the big screen. Who is the director?
> * Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Last week it was announced that the Rolling Stones' "No Filter"
> North American tour will be postponed because of Mick Jagger's
> health. What sort of treatment has he had to undergo?
> 2. Which royal recently called for the banning of the popular
> video game Fortnite due to its addictive qualities?
> 8. Which province recently unveiled proposed legislation for
> "presumed consent" for organ donation?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Erland Sommarskog
Apr 10, 2019, 2:19:12 PM4/10/19
to
> 3. Omar Khadr became a free man on Monday when Chief Justice
> Moreau found that, considering years spent in custody and
> under strict court supervision while on bail, he had more than
> served his original sentence. Within 1 year, what year was he
> apprehended, the sole survivor of a battle between Afghanistan
> militants and US forces?
2002
> Moreau found that, considering years spent in custody and
> under strict court supervision while on bail, he had more than
> served his original sentence. Within 1 year, what year was he
> apprehended, the sole survivor of a battle between Afghanistan
> militants and US forces?
> 5. Another provincial election was called, this time for April 23rd.
> What province?
> 6. Kidnapped international student Wahzen Lu was found unharmed
> Tuesday night -- in what town?
> 8. A popular food chain recently introduced a plant-based breakfast
> sandwich called "Sausage & "Egger. Made by California-based
> Beyond Meat, the "sausage" patty aims to replicate the taste
> and texture of a pork sausage. What fast-food chain was this?
> * Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 8. Which province recently unveiled proposed legislation for
> "presumed consent" for organ donation?
New Brunswick
> "presumed consent" for organ donation?
> 12. Transport Canada is funding a study for a hyperloop train, an
> electric tunnel between Toronto and Montreal. Within 10 minutes,
> how long with the proposed trip take?
40 minutes
Mark Brader
Apr 10, 2019, 3:05:29 PM4/10/19
to
Mark Brader:
> With?
Hey, I got the first letter right!
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "... people are *always* doing stuff ...
m...@vex.net that I wish were typos" --Marcy Thompson
> > 12. Transport Canada is funding a study for a hyperloop train, an
> > electric tunnel between Toronto and Montreal. Within 10 minutes,
> > how long with the proposed trip take?
Erland Sommarskog:
> > electric tunnel between Toronto and Montreal. Within 10 minutes,
> > how long with the proposed trip take?
> With?
Hey, I got the first letter right!
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "... people are *always* doing stuff ...
m...@vex.net that I wish were typos" --Marcy Thompson
Pete Gayde
Apr 10, 2019, 3:07:09 PM4/10/19
to
>
> 4. On Tuesday Jussie Smollett was in a Chicago court. What did
> Cook County Prosecutor Kim Fox do?
>
> 5. Another provincial election was called, this time for April 23rd.
> What province?
>
> 6. Kidnapped international student Wahzen Lu was found unharmed
> Tuesday night -- in what town?
>
> 7. The Association for Computing Machinery announced that Geoffrey
> Hinton (computer science professor emeritus at University of
> Toronto), along with two others at New York University and
> the University of Montreal, had won a $1,000,000 (US) prize
> for their work on neural networks. Often referred to as the
> "Nobel Prize" for computing, what is the award actually called?
>
> 8. A popular food chain recently introduced a plant-based breakfast
> sandwich called "Sausage & "Egger. Made by California-based
> Beyond Meat, the "sausage" patty aims to replicate the taste
> and texture of a pork sausage. What fast-food chain was this?
>
> 9. A live-action (and CGI) remake of the 1941 Disney classic
> "Dumbo" recently hit the big screen. Who is the director?
>
> 10. Netflix got competition this week as a new streaming service
> was unveiled. Name either the person who made the announcement,
> or the company he is collaborating with.
>
>
> * Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Last week it was announced that the Rolling Stones' "No Filter"
> North American tour will be postponed because of Mick Jagger's
> health. What sort of treatment has he had to undergo?
>
> 2. Which royal recently called for the banning of the popular
> video game Fortnite due to its addictive qualities?
>
> 3. Toronto's first legal store for recreational cannabis opened
> on April 1. What it is called?
>
> 4. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Utica Comets in the American
> Hockey League. What was the signficance of this win?
>
> 5. The Canadian Women's Hockey League decided to shut down, but not
> to worry, an American league has expressed interest in two
> teams in Canada. Name the league *and both* Canadian cities
> in question.
>
> 6. After 50 years, what announcer called his last game Saturday
> night, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal
> Canadiens?
>
> 7. In that game, name the 20-year-old who scored a hat-trick in
> regulation time *and* the winning goal for Montreal in the
> shootout -- while playing in the NHL for the first time.
>
> 8. Which province recently unveiled proposed legislation for
> "presumed consent" for organ donation?
>
> 9. The manager of Nirvana has written a book subtitled "Remembering
> Kurt Cobain", who died by suicide 25 years ago. *Either* give
> the main title of the book or just name the author.
>
> 10. The Quebec legislature is considering a bill banning religious
> symbols from being worn by government employees. What is the
> *bill number*?
>
> 11. The city of Chicago has billed Jussie Smollett for police
> overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit
> when he refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US
> dollars to the nearest thousand and within $10,000?
>
> 12. Transport Canada is funding a study for a hyperloop train, an
> electric tunnel between Toronto and Montreal. Within 10 minutes,
> how long with the proposed trip take?
>
> 13. According to a recent study, what species is capable of to
> thriving even with high levels of heavy metals and other toxins
> in its bloodstream?
>
> 14. Within $100,000,000, how much is Ottawa promising to spend
> for repairs and accessibility upgrades to Toronto community
> housing?
>
> 15. Within ―Ē, how much did the price of a liter of gasoline
> increase in Ontario as a result of the new federal carbon tax?
>
Pete Gayde
Bruce Bowler
Apr 11, 2019, 1:55:03 PM4/11/19
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On Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:25:58 -0500, Mark Brader wrote:
> 7. The Association for Computing Machinery announced that Geoffrey
> Hinton (computer science professor emeritus at University of
> Toronto), along with two others at New York University and the
> University of Montreal, had won a $1,000,000 (US) prize for their
> work on neural networks. Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize" for
> computing, what is the award actually called?
The Ada Lovelace Prize
> 7. The Association for Computing Machinery announced that Geoffrey
> Hinton (computer science professor emeritus at University of
> Toronto), along with two others at New York University and the
> University of Montreal, had won a $1,000,000 (US) prize for their
> work on neural networks. Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize" for
> computing, what is the award actually called?
> 8. A popular food chain recently introduced a plant-based breakfast
> sandwich called "Sausage & "Egger. Made by California-based Beyond
> Meat, the "sausage" patty aims to replicate the taste and texture of
> a pork sausage. What fast-food chain was this?
> 10. Netflix got competition this week as a new streaming service
> was unveiled. Name either the person who made the announcement, or
> the company he is collaborating with.
> * Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Last week it was announced that the Rolling Stones' "No Filter"
> North American tour will be postponed because of Mick Jagger's
> health. What sort of treatment has he had to undergo?
> 2. Which royal recently called for the banning of the popular
> video game Fortnite due to its addictive qualities?
> 8. Which province recently unveiled proposed legislation for
> "presumed consent" for organ donation?
> 10. The Quebec legislature is considering a bill banning religious
> symbols from being worn by government employees. What is the *bill
> number*?
> 11. The city of Chicago has billed Jussie Smollett for police
> overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit when he
> refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US dollars to the
> nearest thousand and within $10,000?
Mark Brader
Apr 13, 2019, 1:44:30 AM4/13/19
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Mark Brader:
It was a close finish, but unless there are multiple errors, JOSHUA
KREITZER has won it. So, hearty congratulations!
> * Game 9 (2009-04-01), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. The Toronto Blue Jays lost their home opener. *Either* give
> *both* the score and the opposing team, or else say what inning
> the final runs were scored during.
2-0, Detroit Tigers, 10th.
> 2. In what tennis tournament did 18-year-old Montrealer Félix
> Auger-Aliassime amaze onlookers with his performance this week?
Miami Open.
> 3. Omar Khadr became a free man on Monday when Chief Justice
> Moreau found that, considering years spent in custody and
> under strict court supervision while on bail, he had more than
> served his original sentence. Within 1 year, what year was he
> apprehended, the sole survivor of a battle between Afghanistan
> militants and US forces?
2002 (accepting 2001-03). 4 for Dan, Erland, and Pete.
> 4. On Tuesday Jussie Smollett was in a Chicago court. What did
> Cook County Prosecutor Kim [Foxx] do?
Dropped all charges. 4 for Joshua, Dan, and Pete.
> 5. Another provincial election was called, this time for April 23rd.
> What province?
Prince Edward Island.
(Alberta? We already *had* Alberta, remember? That's why it was
"another" one this time.)
> 6. Kidnapped international student Wahzen Lu was found unharmed
> Tuesday night -- in what town?
Gravenhurst.
> 7. The Association for Computing Machinery announced that Geoffrey
> Hinton (computer science professor emeritus at University of
> Toronto), along with two others at New York University and
> the University of Montreal, had won a $1,000,000 (US) prize
> for their work on neural networks. Often referred to as the
> "Nobel Prize" for computing, what is the award actually called?
Turing Award. I accepted "Turing Medal". 4 for Dan.
> 8. A popular food chain recently introduced a plant-based breakfast
> sandwich called "Sausage & "Egger. Made by California-based
> Beyond Meat, the "sausage" patty aims to replicate the taste
> and texture of a pork sausage. What fast-food chain was this?
A&W.
> 9. A live-action (and CGI) remake of the 1941 Disney classic
> "Dumbo" recently hit the big screen. Who is the director?
Tim Burton. 4 for Joshua, Dan, and Pete.
> 10. Netflix got competition this week as a new streaming service
> was unveiled. Name either the person who made the announcement,
> or the company he is collaborating with.
Steven Spielberg, Apple. 4 for Joshua.
> * Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Last week it was announced that the Rolling Stones' "No Filter"
> North American tour will be postponed because of Mick Jagger's
> health. What sort of treatment is he undergoing?
Heart surgery. 4 for Dan, Pete, and Bruce.
> 2. Which royal recently called for the banning of the popular
> video game Fortnite due to its addictive qualities?
Prince Henry, also known as Harry or the Duke of Sussex. 4 for Dan
and Bruce. 3 for Pete.
> 3. Toronto's first legal store for recreational cannabis opened
> on April 1. What it is called?
The Hunny Pot.
The name must have been irresistible, at least if the owner or anyone
associated with him is a Winnie-the-Pooh fan -- Hunny is his first
name (or nickname; news reports I saw didn't make it clear which).
> 4. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Utica Comets in the American
> Hockey League. What was the signficance of this win?
They clinched a playoff position (for the 8th year in a row).
> 5. The Canadian Women's Hockey League decided to shut down, but not
> to worry, an American league has expressed interest in two
> teams in Canada. Name the league *and both* Canadian cities
> in question.
National Women's Hockey League, Montreal, Toronto.
> 6. After 50 years, what announcer called his last game Saturday
> night, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal
> Canadiens?
Bob Cole.
> 7. In that game, name the 20-year-old who scored a hat-trick in
> regulation time *and* the winning goal for Montreal in the
> shootout -- while playing in the NHL for the first time.
Ryan Poehling.
> 8. Which province recently unveiled proposed legislation for
> "presumed consent" for organ donation?
Nova Scotia.
> 9. The manager of Nirvana has written a book subtitled "Remembering
> Kurt Cobain", who died by suicide 25 years ago. *Either* give
> the main title of the book or just name the author.
"Serving the Servant" by Danny Goldberg.
> 10. The Quebec legislature is considering a bill banning religious
> symbols from being worn by government employees. What is the
> *bill number*?
21.
> 11. The city of Chicago has billed Jussie Smollett for police
> overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit
> when he refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US
> dollars to the nearest thousand and within $10,000?
$130,106.15 (accepting $120,000-$140,000). 4 for Joshua and Bruce.
> 12. Transport Canada is funding a study for a hyperloop train, an
> electric tunnel between Toronto and Montreal. Within 10 minutes,
> how long [would] the proposed trip take?
45 minutes (accepting 35-55). 4 for Erland.
For comparison, in the current train timetable the fastest trip
eastbound shown as 4 hours 49 minutes and the fastest westbound
is 4 hours 54 minutes. I remember when it was 3 hours 59 minutes,
but they weren't able to sustain that reliably.
> 13. According to a recent study, what species is capable of to
> thriving even with high levels of heavy metals and other toxins
> in its bloodstream?
Great white shark.
> 14. Within $100,000,000, how much is Ottawa promising to spend
> for repairs and accessibility upgrades to Toronto community
> housing?
$1,300,000,000 (accepting $1,200,000,000-$1,400,000,000).
> 15. Within ―Ē, how much did the price of a liter of gasoline
> increase in Ontario as a result of the new federal carbon tax?
4.4Ē (accepting 3.9Ē-4.9Ē). 3 for Joshua.
Poor Pete, missing the range by 0.1Ē.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 1― 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F BEST NINE
Joshua Kreitzer 16 24 11 8 20 22 4 4 12 12 7 132
Pete Gayde 14 0 12 15 24 11 4 12 19 12 7 126
Dan Blum 18 11 8 4 26 14 4 8 8 16 8 117
Dan Tilque 12 8 4 8 12 4 0 8 8 -- -- 64
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 8 4 12 4 0 0 4 4 4 55
Bruce Bowler -- -- -- 4 24 -- -- -- -- 0 12 40
--
Mark Brader "You can stop laughing now.
Toronto Well, maybe you *can't*, but you *may*."
m...@vex.net -- Rick Burger
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the
> dates indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly.
> If any answers have changed due to newer news, you are still
> expected to give the answers that were correct on that date...
> dates indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly.
> If any answers have changed due to newer news, you are still
> For further information see my 2019-01-22 companion posting on
> "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
This completes the current-events game for the season, of course.
> "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
It was a close finish, but unless there are multiple errors, JOSHUA
KREITZER has won it. So, hearty congratulations!
> * Game 9 (2009-04-01), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. The Toronto Blue Jays lost their home opener. *Either* give
> *both* the score and the opposing team, or else say what inning
> the final runs were scored during.
> 2. In what tennis tournament did 18-year-old Montrealer Félix
> Auger-Aliassime amaze onlookers with his performance this week?
> 3. Omar Khadr became a free man on Monday when Chief Justice
> Moreau found that, considering years spent in custody and
> under strict court supervision while on bail, he had more than
> served his original sentence. Within 1 year, what year was he
> apprehended, the sole survivor of a battle between Afghanistan
> militants and US forces?
> 4. On Tuesday Jussie Smollett was in a Chicago court. What did
Dropped all charges. 4 for Joshua, Dan, and Pete.
> 5. Another provincial election was called, this time for April 23rd.
> What province?
(Alberta? We already *had* Alberta, remember? That's why it was
"another" one this time.)
> 6. Kidnapped international student Wahzen Lu was found unharmed
> Tuesday night -- in what town?
> 7. The Association for Computing Machinery announced that Geoffrey
> Hinton (computer science professor emeritus at University of
> Toronto), along with two others at New York University and
> the University of Montreal, had won a $1,000,000 (US) prize
> for their work on neural networks. Often referred to as the
> "Nobel Prize" for computing, what is the award actually called?
> 8. A popular food chain recently introduced a plant-based breakfast
> sandwich called "Sausage & "Egger. Made by California-based
> Beyond Meat, the "sausage" patty aims to replicate the taste
> and texture of a pork sausage. What fast-food chain was this?
> 9. A live-action (and CGI) remake of the 1941 Disney classic
> "Dumbo" recently hit the big screen. Who is the director?
> 10. Netflix got competition this week as a new streaming service
> was unveiled. Name either the person who made the announcement,
> or the company he is collaborating with.
> * Final (2009-04-09), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Last week it was announced that the Rolling Stones' "No Filter"
> North American tour will be postponed because of Mick Jagger's
Heart surgery. 4 for Dan, Pete, and Bruce.
> 2. Which royal recently called for the banning of the popular
> video game Fortnite due to its addictive qualities?
and Bruce. 3 for Pete.
> 3. Toronto's first legal store for recreational cannabis opened
> on April 1. What it is called?
The name must have been irresistible, at least if the owner or anyone
associated with him is a Winnie-the-Pooh fan -- Hunny is his first
name (or nickname; news reports I saw didn't make it clear which).
> 4. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Utica Comets in the American
> Hockey League. What was the signficance of this win?
> 5. The Canadian Women's Hockey League decided to shut down, but not
> to worry, an American league has expressed interest in two
> teams in Canada. Name the league *and both* Canadian cities
> in question.
> 6. After 50 years, what announcer called his last game Saturday
> night, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal
> Canadiens?
> 7. In that game, name the 20-year-old who scored a hat-trick in
> regulation time *and* the winning goal for Montreal in the
> shootout -- while playing in the NHL for the first time.
> 8. Which province recently unveiled proposed legislation for
> "presumed consent" for organ donation?
> 9. The manager of Nirvana has written a book subtitled "Remembering
> Kurt Cobain", who died by suicide 25 years ago. *Either* give
> the main title of the book or just name the author.
> 10. The Quebec legislature is considering a bill banning religious
> symbols from being worn by government employees. What is the
> *bill number*?
> 11. The city of Chicago has billed Jussie Smollett for police
> overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit
> when he refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US
> dollars to the nearest thousand and within $10,000?
> 12. Transport Canada is funding a study for a hyperloop train, an
> electric tunnel between Toronto and Montreal. Within 10 minutes,
45 minutes (accepting 35-55). 4 for Erland.
For comparison, in the current train timetable the fastest trip
eastbound shown as 4 hours 49 minutes and the fastest westbound
is 4 hours 54 minutes. I remember when it was 3 hours 59 minutes,
but they weren't able to sustain that reliably.
> 13. According to a recent study, what species is capable of to
> thriving even with high levels of heavy metals and other toxins
> in its bloodstream?
> 14. Within $100,000,000, how much is Ottawa promising to spend
> for repairs and accessibility upgrades to Toronto community
> housing?
> 15. Within ―Ē, how much did the price of a liter of gasoline
> increase in Ontario as a result of the new federal carbon tax?
Poor Pete, missing the range by 0.1Ē.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 1― 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F BEST NINE
Joshua Kreitzer 16 24 11 8 20 22 4 4 12 12 7 132
Pete Gayde 14 0 12 15 24 11 4 12 19 12 7 126
Dan Blum 18 11 8 4 26 14 4 8 8 16 8 117
Dan Tilque 12 8 4 8 12 4 0 8 8 -- -- 64
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 8 4 12 4 0 0 4 4 4 55
Bruce Bowler -- -- -- 4 24 -- -- -- -- 0 12 40
--
Mark Brader "You can stop laughing now.
Toronto Well, maybe you *can't*, but you *may*."
m...@vex.net -- Rick Burger
Mark Brader
Apr 13, 2019, 1:46:14 AM4/13/19
to
Mark Brader:
written by Unnatural Axxxe, about a week after Victoria Day.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Now that is good enough to save and
m...@vex.net | plagiarise elsewhere." --Paul Wolff
> This completes the current-events game for the season, of course.
QFTCI* Current Events should resume with QFTCIUA19 Current Events,
written by Unnatural Axxxe, about a week after Victoria Day.
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Mark Brader, Toronto | "Now that is good enough to save and
m...@vex.net | plagiarise elsewhere." --Paul Wolff
Joshua Kreitzer
Apr 13, 2019, 12:53:31 PM4/13/19
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in
news:SK-dnfZV8eul6izB...@giganews.com:
>> 11. The city of Chicago has billed Jussie Smollett for police
>> overtime relating to his original complaint, and filed suit
>> when he refused to pay. How much are they claiming, in US
>> dollars to the nearest thousand and within $10,000?
>
> $130,106.15 (accepting $120,000-$140,000). 4 for Joshua and Bruce.
of 4.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Mark Brader
Apr 13, 2019, 3:30:04 PM4/13/19
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Mark Brader:
Toronto work in a group when you're omnipotent."
m...@vex.net "Deja Q", ST:TNG, Richard Danus
> > $130,106.15 (accepting $120,000-$140,000). 4 for Joshua and Bruce.
Joshua Kreitzer:
> I had two guesses on this question, so I should have 3 points here instead
> of 4.
Right, thanks. That makes it an even closer win. Scores, if there are now
> of 4.
no errors:
GAMES-> 1 1½ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F BEST NINE
Joshua Kreitzer 16 24 11 8 20 22 4 4 12 12 6 131
GAMES-> 1 1½ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F BEST NINE
Pete Gayde 14 0 12 15 24 11 4 12 19 12 7 126
Dan Blum 18 11 8 4 26 14 4 8 8 16 8 117
Dan Tilque 12 8 4 8 12 4 0 8 8 -- -- 64
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 8 4 12 4 0 0 4 4 4 55
Bruce Bowler -- -- -- 4 24 -- -- -- -- 0 12 40
--
Mark Brader "I'm not good in groups. It's difficult to
Dan Blum 18 11 8 4 26 14 4 8 8 16 8 117
Dan Tilque 12 8 4 8 12 4 0 8 8 -- -- 64
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 8 4 12 4 0 0 4 4 4 55
Bruce Bowler -- -- -- 4 24 -- -- -- -- 0 12 40
--
Toronto work in a group when you're omnipotent."
m...@vex.net "Deja Q", ST:TNG, Richard Danus
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