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Mark Brader
Jul 16, 2019, 12:12:59 AM7/16/19
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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 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
2. Which Ontario music festival was cancelled, ostensibly because
the venue was soggy from rain?
3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
*what*? Be precise.
4. Bruce Linton was ousted last week as co-executive officer of
a company he helped found in 2013. It's listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange. Name the company.
5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
*what* after previously agreeing to?
8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
10. Which featured performer on TV's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"
died this week at the age of 90?
* Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
1. What Disney child actor died at the age of 20?
2. Also at age 20, this Blue Jay became the youngest person to
compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby. Name him.
3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
beat in the final?
4. After 170 years Canada's oldest bar is closing for renovations
and may not reopen in recognizable form. Name this Toronto
instutition.
5. Jean Chrétien was hospitalized in Hong Kong for what condition?
6. What company is laying off 550 workers in Thunder Bay, half of
its work force there?
7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
8. Who did Detroit name a portion of highway M-10 after?
9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
Trump refused to work with him any longer.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "Constrain your data early and often."
m...@vex.net -- C. M. Sperberg-McQueen
My text in this article is in the public domain.
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answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
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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,
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the correct answers in about 3 days.
All questions were written by members of Unnatural Axxxe 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 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
2. Which Ontario music festival was cancelled, ostensibly because
the venue was soggy from rain?
3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
*what*? Be precise.
4. Bruce Linton was ousted last week as co-executive officer of
a company he helped found in 2013. It's listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange. Name the company.
5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
*what* after previously agreeing to?
8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
10. Which featured performer on TV's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"
died this week at the age of 90?
* Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
1. What Disney child actor died at the age of 20?
2. Also at age 20, this Blue Jay became the youngest person to
compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby. Name him.
3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
beat in the final?
4. After 170 years Canada's oldest bar is closing for renovations
and may not reopen in recognizable form. Name this Toronto
instutition.
5. Jean Chrétien was hospitalized in Hong Kong for what condition?
6. What company is laying off 550 workers in Thunder Bay, half of
its work force there?
7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
8. Who did Detroit name a portion of highway M-10 after?
9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
Trump refused to work with him any longer.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "Constrain your data early and often."
m...@vex.net -- C. M. Sperberg-McQueen
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Erland Sommarskog
Jul 16, 2019, 4:22:36 AM7/16/19
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
Airfields
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
> 3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
> Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
> *what*? Be precise.
> 6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
> in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
> 7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
> in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
> *what* after previously agreeing to?
> 9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
> ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
> * Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
> beat in the final?
Netherlands
> beat in the final?
> 7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
> Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
> 9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
>
(Hey, they did not specify that the model had to be discontinued this
year or so!)
> 10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
> Trump refused to work with him any longer.
>
Mark Brader
Jul 16, 2019, 5:28:48 AM7/16/19
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Erland Sommarskog:
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and
m...@vex.net | look at it for hours." -- Jerome K. Jerome
> (Hey, they did not specify that the model had to be discontinued this
> year or so!)
It's a current-events round.
> year or so!)
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | "I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and
m...@vex.net | look at it for hours." -- Jerome K. Jerome
Dan Blum
Jul 16, 2019, 8:08:13 AM7/16/19
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
airports
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
> 3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
> Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
> *what*? Be precise.
> 5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
> congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
> resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
> 6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
> in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
> 7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
> in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
> *what* after previously agreeing to?
> 8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
> Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
> 9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
> ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
> * Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
> 3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
> beat in the final?
Netherlands
> beat in the final?
> 7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
> Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
> 10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
> Trump refused to work with him any longer.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Dan Tilque
Jul 16, 2019, 2:02:08 PM7/16/19
to
On 7/15/19 9:12 PM, Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
airports
>
>
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
>
> 2. Which Ontario music festival was cancelled, ostensibly because
> the venue was soggy from rain?
>
> 3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
> Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
> *what*? Be precise.
>
> 4. Bruce Linton was ousted last week as co-executive officer of
> a company he helped found in 2013. It's listed on the Toronto
> Stock Exchange. Name the company.
>
> 5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
> congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
> resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
>
> 6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
> in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
>
> 7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
> in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
> *what* after previously agreeing to?
>
> 8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
> Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
>
> 9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
> ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
>
> 10. Which featured performer on TV's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"
> died this week at the age of 90?
>
>
> * Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What Disney child actor died at the age of 20?
>
> 2. Also at age 20, this Blue Jay became the youngest person to
> compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby. Name him.
>
> 3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
> beat in the final?
>
> 4. After 170 years Canada's oldest bar is closing for renovations
> and may not reopen in recognizable form. Name this Toronto
> instutition.
>
> 5. Jean Chrétien was hospitalized in Hong Kong for what condition?
>
> 6. What company is laying off 550 workers in Thunder Bay, half of
> its work force there?
>
> 7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
> Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
>
> 8. Who did Detroit name a portion of highway M-10 after?
>
> 9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
(actually the faux Beetle; real Beetles hadn't been made in years)
>
> 10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
> Trump refused to work with him any longer.
>
--
Pete Gayde
Jul 16, 2019, 9:20:20 PM7/16/19
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:OKqdnbIO0ctY07DAnZ2dnUU7-
N3N...@giganews.com:
> 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 Unnatural Axxxe 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 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
Airports
>
> 2. Which Ontario music festival was cancelled, ostensibly because
> the venue was soggy from rain?
>
> 3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
> Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
> *what*? Be precise.
>
> 4. Bruce Linton was ousted last week as co-executive officer of
> a company he helped found in 2013. It's listed on the Toronto
> Stock Exchange. Name the company.
>
> 5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
> congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
> resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
Amash
>
> 6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
> in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
Merckx
>
> 7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
> in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
> *what* after previously agreeing to?
Stop
>
> 8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
> Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
Iacocca
>
> 9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
> ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
MAD
>
> 10. Which featured performer on TV's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"
> died this week at the age of 90?
Arte Johnson
>
>
> * Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What Disney child actor died at the age of 20?
>
> 2. Also at age 20, this Blue Jay became the youngest person to
> compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby. Name him.
Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.
>
> 3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
> beat in the final?
Netherlands
>
> 4. After 170 years Canada's oldest bar is closing for renovations
> and may not reopen in recognizable form. Name this Toronto
> instutition.
>
> 5. Jean Chrétien was hospitalized in Hong Kong for what condition?
>
> 6. What company is laying off 550 workers in Thunder Bay, half of
> its work force there?
Ford; General Motors
>
> 7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
> Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
Acosta
>
> 8. Who did Detroit name a portion of highway M-10 after?
Aretha Franklin
>
> 9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
VW Beetle
>
> 10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
> Trump refused to work with him any longer.
Maddoch
>
Pete Gayde
N3N...@giganews.com:
> 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 Unnatural Axxxe 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 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
>
> 2. Which Ontario music festival was cancelled, ostensibly because
> the venue was soggy from rain?
>
> 3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
> Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
> *what*? Be precise.
>
> 4. Bruce Linton was ousted last week as co-executive officer of
> a company he helped found in 2013. It's listed on the Toronto
> Stock Exchange. Name the company.
>
> 5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
> congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
> resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
>
> 6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
> in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
>
> 7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
> in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
> *what* after previously agreeing to?
>
> 8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
> Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
>
> 9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
> ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
>
> 10. Which featured performer on TV's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"
> died this week at the age of 90?
>
>
> * Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What Disney child actor died at the age of 20?
>
> 2. Also at age 20, this Blue Jay became the youngest person to
> compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby. Name him.
>
> 3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
> beat in the final?
>
> 4. After 170 years Canada's oldest bar is closing for renovations
> and may not reopen in recognizable form. Name this Toronto
> instutition.
>
> 5. Jean Chrétien was hospitalized in Hong Kong for what condition?
>
> 6. What company is laying off 550 workers in Thunder Bay, half of
> its work force there?
>
> 7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
> Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
>
> 8. Who did Detroit name a portion of highway M-10 after?
>
> 9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
>
> 10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
> Trump refused to work with him any longer.
>
Pete Gayde
Joshua Kreitzer
Jul 17, 2019, 9:52:13 PM7/17/19
to
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
"airports"
>
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
> 5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
> congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
> resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
> 7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
> in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
> *what* after previously agreeing to?
> 8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
> Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
> 9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
> ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
> 10. Which featured performer on TV's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"
> died this week at the age of 90?
> * Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
> beat in the final?
Netherlands
> beat in the final?
> 7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
> Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
> 9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
> 10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
> Trump refused to work with him any longer.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Mark Brader
Jul 19, 2019, 1:58:40 AM7/19/19
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Mark Brader:
Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Pete, and Joshua.
In the original game, this question asked *what year* they took over
the airports, expecting the answer 1775. But as you can see at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-salute-america/
he did not actually state the year of this specific event.
In rewriting the question, I omitted the part where they also defended
Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.
> 2. Which Ontario music festival was cancelled, ostensibly because
> the venue was soggy from rain?
Roxodus.
> 3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
> Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
> *what*? Be precise.
President of the European Commission. 4 for Dan Tilque.
The commission is the executive branch of the EU, but "president of
the EU" is not the correct title.
> 4. Bruce Linton was ousted last week as co-executive officer of
> a company he helped found in 2013. It's listed on the Toronto
> Stock Exchange. Name the company.
Canopy Growth (marijuana producer).
> 5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
> congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
> resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
Justin Amash. 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Joshua.
> 6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
> in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
Eddy Merckx. 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Pete.
> 7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
> in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
> *what* after previously agreeing to?
Wear a condom. 4 for Erland, Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, and Joshua.
> 8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
> Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
Lee Iacocca. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Pete, and Joshua.
> 9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
> ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
"Mad". 4 for everyone.
> 10. Which featured performer on TV's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"
> died this week at the age of 90?
Arte Johnson. 4 for Pete and Joshua. Verrry interesting.
> * Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. What Disney child actor died at the age of 20?
Cameron Boyce.
> 2. Also at age 20, this Blue Jay became the youngest person to
> compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby. Name him.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 4 for Pete.
> 3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
> beat in the final?
Netherlands. 4 for everyone.
> 4. After 170 years Canada's oldest bar is closing for renovations
> and may not reopen in recognizable form. Name this Toronto
> instutition.
The Wheat Sheaf.
> 5. Jean Chrétien was hospitalized in Hong Kong for what condition?
Kidney stones.
> 6. What company is laying off 550 workers in Thunder Bay, half of
> its work force there?
Bombardier.
> 7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
> Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
Alex Acosta. 4 for everyone.
> 8. Who did Detroit name a portion of highway M-10 after?
Aretha Franklin. 4 for Pete.
"M-10" is Michigan jargon for their state highway 10.
> 9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
Volkswagen Beetle. 4 for Dan Tilque, Pete, and Joshua.
> 10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
> Trump refused to work with him any longer.
Sir Kim Darroch. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST SIX
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 12 22 20 24 20 114
Dan Blum 8 20 16 12 7 15 24 12 99
Joshua Kreitzer 8 16 8 8 12 16 24 16 92
Dan Tilque 0 4 8 8 8 20 24 12 80
Erland Sommarskog 8 24 4 16 4 8 16 8 80
Bruce Bowler -- -- 12 7 4 19 -- -- 42
--
Mark Brader "Doing the wrong thing is worse than doing nothing."
Toronto "Doing *anything* is worse than doing nothing!"
m...@vex.net -- Lynn & Jay: YES, PRIME MINISTER
> 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*)".
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
The airports. I accepted "airfields". 4 for everyone -- Erland,
> "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 7 (2019-07-08), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. According to Donald Trump, after the Continental Army was formed
> in 1775 it was named after George Washington, suffered a bitter
> winter at Valley Forge, found glory across the Delaware, defeated
> Cornwallis of Yorktown, rammed the ramparts, and took over *what*?
Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Pete, and Joshua.
In the original game, this question asked *what year* they took over
the airports, expecting the answer 1775. But as you can see at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-salute-america/
he did not actually state the year of this specific event.
In rewriting the question, I omitted the part where they also defended
Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.
> 2. Which Ontario music festival was cancelled, ostensibly because
> the venue was soggy from rain?
> 3. Pending a vote by the European parliament, German politician
> Ursula von der Leyen is in line to become the first female
> *what*? Be precise.
The commission is the executive branch of the EU, but "president of
the EU" is not the correct title.
> 4. Bruce Linton was ousted last week as co-executive officer of
> a company he helped found in 2013. It's listed on the Toronto
> Stock Exchange. Name the company.
> 5. On July 4, a representative from Michigan, the only Republican
> congressman to openly call for Donald Trump's resignation,
> resigned from the Republican party. Name him.
> 6. Stage 1 of the Tour de France started in Brussels on Saturday,
> in commemoration of what legendary cyclist's first win in 1969?
> 7. Ontario Superior Court Justice Champagne ruled this week that,
> in a sexual encounter, it constitutes sexual assault to not do
> *what* after previously agreeing to?
> 8. Which former Chrysler executive, best known for developing the
> Mustang and the Pinto for Ford, died July 2 at the age of 94?
> 9. Which satirical magazine, owned by DC Comics, announced it was
> ceasing publication of new material after 67 years?
> 10. Which featured performer on TV's "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"
> died this week at the age of 90?
> * Game 8 (2019-07-15), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. What Disney child actor died at the age of 20?
> 2. Also at age 20, this Blue Jay became the youngest person to
> compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby. Name him.
> 3. The US defended their Women's World Cup title. Who did they
> beat in the final?
> 4. After 170 years Canada's oldest bar is closing for renovations
> and may not reopen in recognizable form. Name this Toronto
> instutition.
> 5. Jean Chrétien was hospitalized in Hong Kong for what condition?
> 6. What company is laying off 550 workers in Thunder Bay, half of
> its work force there?
> 7. In light of Jeffrey Epstain's charges of sex trafficking,
> Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor has resigned. Name him.
> 8. Who did Detroit name a portion of highway M-10 after?
"M-10" is Michigan jargon for their state highway 10.
> 9. Which iconic car model has been discontinued?
> 10. Name the British ambassador who resigned his post after Donald
> Trump refused to work with him any longer.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST SIX
Pete Gayde -- -- 16 12 22 20 24 20 114
Dan Blum 8 20 16 12 7 15 24 12 99
Joshua Kreitzer 8 16 8 8 12 16 24 16 92
Dan Tilque 0 4 8 8 8 20 24 12 80
Erland Sommarskog 8 24 4 16 4 8 16 8 80
Bruce Bowler -- -- 12 7 4 19 -- -- 42
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Mark Brader "Doing the wrong thing is worse than doing nothing."
Toronto "Doing *anything* is worse than doing nothing!"
m...@vex.net -- Lynn & Jay: YES, PRIME MINISTER
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