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Mark Brader
Jan 25, 2017, 2:46:25 AM1/25/17
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All questions were written by members of 5 Easy Pieces and are
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my 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
3. This sharpshooter tied Rocket Richard last week on the all-time
NHL scoring list with 544 career goals. Only 31, he is likely
to pass many more players before he retires. Who?
4. This 37-year-old goalie passed Terry Sawchuk on the all-time
wins list with his 448th career victory -- 5th-best overall.
The goalie used to play for a Canadian team but is now south
of the border. Who?
5. Prime Minister Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle last week.
Included in the changes was the promotion of a former journalist,
whose career included a stint at the Globe and Mail, to the
post of foreign affairs minister. Who?
6. Immigration Minister John McCallum is off to be Canadian
ambassador to which country?
7. The president of Ghana issued an apology last week, a day
after his inauguration speech sparked a controversy. Why?
8. A 20-year-old man was arrested by Toronto police and accused
of five bank robberies. Police gave the perpetrator a nickname
because of when he committed the robberies. What nickname?
9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
Who is he?
10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
* Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
*what percentage* of the world's population?
2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
philanthropist?
3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
director.
4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
"The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
actor/comedian.
5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who?
6. Jack Capuano was fired as coach of *which NHL team* after leading
them to a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 8 overtime losses?
7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also likes his former generals.
This Liberal MP and former army commander was named Parliamentary
Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with special duties
for US-Canada relations. Who?
8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
"God Bless the USA". Who is he?
10. A fish-and-chips restaurant in Vancouver is going to court
against its condo corporation because the company wouldn't
let the restaurant use a name that it found to be offensive.
What was the proposed name for the restaurant?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Bacterium is the term for a single bacteria."
m...@vex.net |
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.
(This set is running concurrently with Game 5, Rounds 9-10, of
the previous season.)
All questions were written by members of 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
3. This sharpshooter tied Rocket Richard last week on the all-time
NHL scoring list with 544 career goals. Only 31, he is likely
to pass many more players before he retires. Who?
4. This 37-year-old goalie passed Terry Sawchuk on the all-time
wins list with his 448th career victory -- 5th-best overall.
The goalie used to play for a Canadian team but is now south
of the border. Who?
5. Prime Minister Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle last week.
Included in the changes was the promotion of a former journalist,
whose career included a stint at the Globe and Mail, to the
post of foreign affairs minister. Who?
6. Immigration Minister John McCallum is off to be Canadian
ambassador to which country?
7. The president of Ghana issued an apology last week, a day
after his inauguration speech sparked a controversy. Why?
8. A 20-year-old man was arrested by Toronto police and accused
of five bank robberies. Police gave the perpetrator a nickname
because of when he committed the robberies. What nickname?
9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
Who is he?
10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
* Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
*what percentage* of the world's population?
2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
philanthropist?
3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
director.
4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
"The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
actor/comedian.
5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who?
6. Jack Capuano was fired as coach of *which NHL team* after leading
them to a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 8 overtime losses?
7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also likes his former generals.
This Liberal MP and former army commander was named Parliamentary
Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with special duties
for US-Canada relations. Who?
8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
"God Bless the USA". Who is he?
10. A fish-and-chips restaurant in Vancouver is going to court
against its condo corporation because the company wouldn't
let the restaurant use a name that it found to be offensive.
What was the proposed name for the restaurant?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "Bacterium is the term for a single bacteria."
m...@vex.net |
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Erland Sommarskog
Jan 25, 2017, 7:29:06 AM1/25/17
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
Since it did not take place, isn't any answer incorrect?
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
I'll try with Ritz.
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
> 8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
Dan Blum
Jan 25, 2017, 8:43:11 AM1/25/17
to
> 9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
Martin Shkreli
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
> 10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
> violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
> software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
> pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
> 4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
> 8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Marc Dashevsky
Jan 25, 2017, 12:32:22 PM1/25/17
to
In article <HbqdnRQSXsRWyhXF...@giganews.com>, m...@vex.net says...
Chrysler
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
70
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
>
> 3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
> Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
> film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
> director.
>
> 4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
>
> 5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
> be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
> Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
> Who?
Tim Raines
> 6. Jack Capuano was fired as coach of *which NHL team* after leading
> them to a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 8 overtime losses?
>
> 7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also likes his former generals.
> This Liberal MP and former army commander was named Parliamentary
> Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with special duties
> for US-Canada relations. Who?
>
> 8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
>
> 9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
> said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
> Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
> "God Bless the USA". Who is he?
Lee Greenwood
> 10. A fish-and-chips restaurant in Vancouver is going to court
> against its condo corporation because the company wouldn't
> let the restaurant use a name that it found to be offensive.
> What was the proposed name for the restaurant?
Moby Dick [I had though Canadian literacy was greater than that of the US]
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
>
> 2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
Bill O'Reilly
>
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
>
> 2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
>
> 3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
> Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
> film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
> director.
>
> 4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
>
> 5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
> be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
> Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
> Who?
> 6. Jack Capuano was fired as coach of *which NHL team* after leading
> them to a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 8 overtime losses?
>
> 7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also likes his former generals.
> This Liberal MP and former army commander was named Parliamentary
> Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with special duties
> for US-Canada relations. Who?
>
> 8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
>
> 9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
> said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
> Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
> "God Bless the USA". Who is he?
> 10. A fish-and-chips restaurant in Vancouver is going to court
> against its condo corporation because the company wouldn't
> let the restaurant use a name that it found to be offensive.
> What was the proposed name for the restaurant?
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
Joshua Kreitzer
Jan 26, 2017, 12:39:21 AM1/26/17
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:HbqdnRQSXsRWyhXFnZ2dnUU7-
LvN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
Skreli (?)
> 10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
> violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
> software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
> pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
Volkswagen
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
50%
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
Bill Gates
> 3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
> Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
> film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
> director.
Dolan
> 4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
Rob Schneider
> 5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
> be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
> Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
> Who?
Tim Raines
> 8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
4; 5
> 9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
> said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
> Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
> "God Bless the USA". Who is he?
Lee Greenwood
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
LvN...@giganews.com:
> * Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
Bill O'Reilly (?)
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
> 9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
> 10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
> violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
> software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
> pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
> 3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
> Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
> film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
> director.
> 4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
> 5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
> be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
> Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
> Who?
> 8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
> 9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
> said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
> Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
> "God Bless the USA". Who is he?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Pete
Jan 26, 2017, 12:49:42 AM1/26/17
to
> 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.
>
> (This set is running concurrently with Game 5, Rounds 9-10, of
> the previous season.)
>
> All questions were written by members of 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
>
> 2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
O'Reilly
> 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.
>
> (This set is running concurrently with Game 5, Rounds 9-10, of
> the previous season.)
>
> All questions were written by members of 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
>
> 2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
>
> 3. This sharpshooter tied Rocket Richard last week on the all-time
> NHL scoring list with 544 career goals. Only 31, he is likely
> to pass many more players before he retires. Who?
>
> 4. This 37-year-old goalie passed Terry Sawchuk on the all-time
> wins list with his 448th career victory -- 5th-best overall.
> The goalie used to play for a Canadian team but is now south
> of the border. Who?
>
> 5. Prime Minister Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle last week.
> Included in the changes was the promotion of a former journalist,
> whose career included a stint at the Globe and Mail, to the
> post of foreign affairs minister. Who?
>
> 6. Immigration Minister John McCallum is off to be Canadian
> ambassador to which country?
>
> 7. The president of Ghana issued an apology last week, a day
> after his inauguration speech sparked a controversy. Why?
>
> 8. A 20-year-old man was arrested by Toronto police and accused
> of five bank robberies. Police gave the perpetrator a nickname
> because of when he committed the robberies. What nickname?
>
> 9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
>
> 10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
> violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
> software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
> pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
>
>
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
>
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
>
> 3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
> Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
> film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
> director.
>
> 4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
>
> 5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
> be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
> Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
> Who?
>
> 6. Jack Capuano was fired as coach of *which NHL team* after leading
> them to a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 8 overtime losses?
>
> 7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also likes his former generals.
> This Liberal MP and former army commander was named Parliamentary
> Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with special duties
> for US-Canada relations. Who?
>
> 8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
>
> 9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
> said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
> Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
> "God Bless the USA". Who is he?
>
> 10. A fish-and-chips restaurant in Vancouver is going to court
> against its condo corporation because the company wouldn't
> let the restaurant use a name that it found to be offensive.
> What was the proposed name for the restaurant?
>
Dan Tilque
Jan 26, 2017, 6:37:39 AM1/26/17
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
Trump Hilton
>
>
> * Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
>
> 2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
>
> 3. This sharpshooter tied Rocket Richard last week on the all-time
> NHL scoring list with 544 career goals. Only 31, he is likely
> to pass many more players before he retires. Who?
>
> 4. This 37-year-old goalie passed Terry Sawchuk on the all-time
> wins list with his 448th career victory -- 5th-best overall.
> The goalie used to play for a Canadian team but is now south
> of the border. Who?
>
> 5. Prime Minister Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle last week.
> Included in the changes was the promotion of a former journalist,
> whose career included a stint at the Globe and Mail, to the
> post of foreign affairs minister. Who?
>
> 6. Immigration Minister John McCallum is off to be Canadian
> ambassador to which country?
>
> 7. The president of Ghana issued an apology last week, a day
> after his inauguration speech sparked a controversy. Why?
>
> 8. A 20-year-old man was arrested by Toronto police and accused
> of five bank robberies. Police gave the perpetrator a nickname
> because of when he committed the robberies. What nickname?
>
> 9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
>
> 10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
> violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
> software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
> pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
>
>
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
>
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
ArenEss
Jan 26, 2017, 5:47:09 PM1/26/17
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On Wed, 25 Jan 2017 01:46:19 -0600, m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote:
>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.
>
>(This set is running concurrently with Game 5, Rounds 9-10, of
>the previous season.)
>
>All questions were written by members of 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
>* Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
>1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
Ritz-Carlton Moscow
>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.
>
>(This set is running concurrently with Game 5, Rounds 9-10, of
>the previous season.)
>
>All questions were written by members of 5 Easy Pieces 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 2016-11-26 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
>* Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
>1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
>
>2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
Bill O'Reilly
>2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
>
>3. This sharpshooter tied Rocket Richard last week on the all-time
> NHL scoring list with 544 career goals. Only 31, he is likely
> to pass many more players before he retires. Who?
Alex Ovechkin
>3. This sharpshooter tied Rocket Richard last week on the all-time
> NHL scoring list with 544 career goals. Only 31, he is likely
> to pass many more players before he retires. Who?
>
>4. This 37-year-old goalie passed Terry Sawchuk on the all-time
> wins list with his 448th career victory -- 5th-best overall.
> The goalie used to play for a Canadian team but is now south
> of the border. Who?
Roberto Luongo
>4. This 37-year-old goalie passed Terry Sawchuk on the all-time
> wins list with his 448th career victory -- 5th-best overall.
> The goalie used to play for a Canadian team but is now south
> of the border. Who?
>
>5. Prime Minister Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle last week.
> Included in the changes was the promotion of a former journalist,
> whose career included a stint at the Globe and Mail, to the
> post of foreign affairs minister. Who?
>
>6. Immigration Minister John McCallum is off to be Canadian
> ambassador to which country?
>
>7. The president of Ghana issued an apology last week, a day
> after his inauguration speech sparked a controversy. Why?
>
>8. A 20-year-old man was arrested by Toronto police and accused
> of five bank robberies. Police gave the perpetrator a nickname
> because of when he committed the robberies. What nickname?
>
>9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
MArtin Shekreli
>5. Prime Minister Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle last week.
> Included in the changes was the promotion of a former journalist,
> whose career included a stint at the Globe and Mail, to the
> post of foreign affairs minister. Who?
>
>6. Immigration Minister John McCallum is off to be Canadian
> ambassador to which country?
>
>7. The president of Ghana issued an apology last week, a day
> after his inauguration speech sparked a controversy. Why?
>
>8. A 20-year-old man was arrested by Toronto police and accused
> of five bank robberies. Police gave the perpetrator a nickname
> because of when he committed the robberies. What nickname?
>
>9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
>
>10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
> violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
> software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
> pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
Volkswagen Group
>10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
> violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
> software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
> pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
>
>
>* Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
>1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
95%
>
>* Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
>
>1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
>
>2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
Bill Gates
>2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
>
>3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
> Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
> film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
> director.
Jane Campion
>3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
> Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
> film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
> director.
>
>4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
ROb Schneider
>4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
>
>5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
> be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
> Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
> Who?
Tim Raines
>5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
> be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
> Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
> Who?
>
>6. Jack Capuano was fired as coach of *which NHL team* after leading
> them to a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 8 overtime losses?
New York Islanders
>6. Jack Capuano was fired as coach of *which NHL team* after leading
> them to a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 8 overtime losses?
>
>7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also likes his former generals.
> This Liberal MP and former army commander was named Parliamentary
> Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with special duties
> for US-Canada relations. Who?
>
>8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
6
>7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also likes his former generals.
> This Liberal MP and former army commander was named Parliamentary
> Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with special duties
> for US-Canada relations. Who?
>
>8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
>
>9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
> said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
> Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
> "God Bless the USA". Who is he?
Lee Greenwood
>9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
> said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
> Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
> "God Bless the USA". Who is he?
>
>10. A fish-and-chips restaurant in Vancouver is going to court
> against its condo corporation because the company wouldn't
> let the restaurant use a name that it found to be offensive.
> What was the proposed name for the restaurant?
Moby Dick
>10. A fish-and-chips restaurant in Vancouver is going to court
> against its condo corporation because the company wouldn't
> let the restaurant use a name that it found to be offensive.
> What was the proposed name for the restaurant?
ArenEss
Mark Brader
Jan 28, 2017, 12:05:57 AM1/28/17
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> * Game 1 (2017-01-16), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
Ritz-Carlton. (Both words were required.) 4 for ArenEss.
> 1. The *fake news* that in 2013 Donald Trump engaged in salacious
> activities with Russian prostitutes *absolutely* did not take
> place... in the presidential suite of which Moscow hotel?
> 2. Last week it was revealed that Fox News paid out a significant
> sum of money to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit against one
> of its best-known hosts. Who is the host?
> 3. This sharpshooter tied Rocket Richard last week on the all-time
> NHL scoring list with 544 career goals. Only 31, he is likely
> to pass many more players before he retires. Who?
> 4. This 37-year-old goalie passed Terry Sawchuk on the all-time
> wins list with his 448th career victory -- 5th-best overall.
> The goalie used to play for a Canadian team but is now south
> of the border. Who?
> 5. Prime Minister Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle last week.
> Included in the changes was the promotion of a former journalist,
> whose career included a stint at the Globe and Mail, to the
> post of foreign affairs minister. Who?
> 6. Immigration Minister John McCallum is off to be Canadian
> ambassador to which country?
> 7. The president of Ghana issued an apology last week, a day
> after his inauguration speech sparked a controversy. Why?
Bill Clinton and George W. Bush's inauguration speeches.)
> 8. A 20-year-old man was arrested by Toronto police and accused
> of five bank robberies. Police gave the perpetrator a nickname
> because of when he committed the robberies. What nickname?
> 9. This much-unloved former US pharmaceuticals executive was
> suspended from Twitter for harassing a writer for "Teen Vogue".
> Who is he?
> 10. The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a "notice of
> violation" to this automaker, accusing it of failing to disclose
> software in some vehicles that permitted them to emit more
> pollution than is allowed. Which automaker?
> * Game 2 (2017-01-23), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Oxfam issued a report late week stating that the 8 richest
> people on the planet have a combined wealth equal to the poorest
> *what percentage* of the world's population?
Even if you didn't know this, it was guessable -- why would they
have picked an un-round number like 8 billionaires unless that was
how many it took to make the second number a nice round 50%?
> 2. The richest person in the world according to Oxfam's report, with
> a net worth of $75,000,000,000, is what businessman and
> philanthropist?
Dan Blum was off by 2 places. The other 7 are: Amancio Ortega,
Warren Buffett, Carlos Slim, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry
Ellison, and Michael Bloomberg.
> 3. "It's Only the End of the World" led the way last week with 9
> Canadian Screen Awards nominations. The director's previous
> film, "Mommy", won the jury prize at Cannes in 2014. Name the
> director.
> 4. This B-level celebrity, whose films include "Deuce Bigalow",
> "The Animal", and "The Hot Chick", was savaged on Twitter for
> criticizing US civil rights icon John Lewis. Name the
> actor/comedian.
> 5. The sports geeks are saying it's because of sabremetrics but,
> be that as it may, on his 10th and final chance this former
> Montreal Expos star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
> Who?
> 6. Jack Capuano was fired as coach of *which NHL team* after leading
> them to a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 8 overtime losses?
> 7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also likes his former generals.
> This Liberal MP and former army commander was named Parliamentary
> Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with special duties
> for US-Canada relations. Who?
> 8. Now that Kevin O'Leary has entered the race, how many candidates
> are now seeking the leadership of the federal Conservative Party?
> 9. Performers should never use the stage as a political pulpit,
> said this country singer 2 days before taking part in Donald
> Trump's inauguration. The singer is best known for his 1984 tune
> "God Bless the USA". Who is he?
> 10. A fish-and-chips restaurant in Vancouver is going to court
> against its condo corporation because the company wouldn't
> let the restaurant use a name that it found to be offensive.
> What was the proposed name for the restaurant?
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 TOTALS
"ArenEss" 20 24 44
Pete Gayde 16 16 32
Joshua Kreitzer 8 24 32
Marc Dashevsky 4 12 16
Dan Blum 4 4 8
Erland Sommarskog 0 8 8
Dan Tilque 0 4 4
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Erland Sommarskog
Jan 28, 2017, 6:01:45 AM1/28/17
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Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> Even if you didn't know this, it was guessable -- why would they
> have picked an un-round number like 8 billionaires unless that was
> how many it took to make the second number a nice round 50%?
I wouldn't say that 100 is very unround. :-)
> Even if you didn't know this, it was guessable -- why would they
> have picked an un-round number like 8 billionaires unless that was
> how many it took to make the second number a nice round 50%?
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