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Mark Brader
Jun 2, 2015, 1:35:36 AM6/2/15
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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 those dates.
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.
As usual, these questions are running concurrently with the posting
of regular rounds, currently from Game 7 of the previous season.
All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-02-23 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
in what Colombian city?
3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
on Saturday?
4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
against music"?
7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
what purpose?
9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
legalized same-sex marriage?
10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
* Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
the finals. Full name required.
4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
"San Andreas"?
5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
both located in the GTA.
7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
as the impetus for the decision.
9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
Animal Services on a merry chase?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | Subway Emergency Instructions...
m...@vex.net | * Do not pull the emergency cord. -- MTA, NYC
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 those dates.
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.
As usual, these questions are running concurrently with the posting
of regular rounds, currently from Game 7 of the previous season.
All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-02-23 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
in what Colombian city?
3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
on Saturday?
4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
against music"?
7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
what purpose?
9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
legalized same-sex marriage?
10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
* Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
the finals. Full name required.
4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
"San Andreas"?
5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
both located in the GTA.
7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
as the impetus for the decision.
9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
Animal Services on a merry chase?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | Subway Emergency Instructions...
m...@vex.net | * Do not pull the emergency cord. -- MTA, NYC
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Marc Dashevsky
Jun 2, 2015, 5:19:09 AM6/2/15
to
In article <s76dnYNbSJU63fDI...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
>
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
>
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
>
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
>
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
Ireland
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
>
>
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
Blatter
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
Golden State Warriors
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
>
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
Time-Warner
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
>
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
>
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
>
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
>
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
>
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
>
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
>
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
Twin Peaks
>
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
>
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
>
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
>
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
>
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
>
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
>
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
>
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
>
>
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
>
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
>
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
>
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
>
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
>
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
--
Dan Tilque
Jun 2, 2015, 5:32:55 AM6/2/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
Sports Center
>
>
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
>
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
>
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
>
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
>
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
>
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
>
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
>
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
>
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
>
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
>
>
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
>
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
>
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
>
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
>
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
>
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
>
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
>
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
>
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
>
--
Dan Blum
Jun 2, 2015, 10:13:16 AM6/2/15
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
Jeopardy
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
Golden State Warriors; Los Angelese Clippers
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
swp
Jun 2, 2015, 12:18:35 PM6/2/15
to
On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 1:35:36 AM UTC-4, 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 those dates.
noted
> 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 those dates.
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
swp
Erland Sommarskog
Jun 2, 2015, 5:09:54 PM6/2/15
to
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
Medellin
> in what Colombian city?
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
Sepp Blatter - who announced his resignement just a few days later.
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
Hooray!
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Peter Smyth
Jun 2, 2015, 5:53:06 PM6/2/15
to
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 those dates.
>
> 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.
>
> As usual, these questions are running concurrently with the posting
> of regular rounds, currently from Game 7 of the previous season.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-02-23 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
>
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
Bogota
> 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 those dates.
>
> 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.
>
> As usual, these questions are running concurrently with the posting
> of regular rounds, currently from Game 7 of the previous season.
>
> All questions were written by members of Five Guys Named Moe, 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 2015-02-23 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
>
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
John Nash
> on Saturday?
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the restaurant.
>
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
Beyonce, Rihanna
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
>
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
>
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
To draw fake tattoos
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
>
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
>
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
Ireland
> legalized same-sex marriage?
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
Barclays
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
>
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
Sepp Blatter (now gone)
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
Golden State Warriors
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
Johnson
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
>
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
>
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
>
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
>
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. Where have the chairs been put?
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
>
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
>
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
>
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
>
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
Indoors
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
Llama
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
Peter Smyth
Joshua Kreitzer
Jun 2, 2015, 11:39:13 PM6/2/15
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:s76dnYNbSJU63fDInZ2dnUU7-
bud...@vex.net:
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
Twin Peaks
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
Taylor Swift
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
Nickelback (?)
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
Ireland
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
Los Angeles Clippers
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
Dwayne Johnson
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
Time Warner Cable
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
bud...@vex.net:
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
John Nash
> on Saturday?
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
Sepp Blatter
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Jason Kreitzer
Jun 3, 2015, 12:24:25 AM6/3/15
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On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 1:35:36 AM UTC-4, Mark Brader wrote:
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
>
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
>
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
Sticking up your nose?
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
>
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
>
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
Ireland
> legalized same-sex marriage?
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
>
>
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
Sapper?
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
>
>
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
>
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
>
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
Dwayne Johnson
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
>
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
Time Warner Cable
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
>
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
>
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
>
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
>
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
Monkey
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
>
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
>
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
>
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
>
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
Mark Brader
Jun 5, 2015, 12:33:52 AM6/5/15
to
Mark Brader:
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
Salgar.
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
John Nash. 4 for Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Stephen, Erland, Peter,
and Joshua.
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
Twin Peaks. 4 for Marc, Stephen, Erland, and Joshua.
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
Taylor Swift. 4 for Stephen, Joshua, and Jason. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
Nickelback. 4 for Dan Blum, Stephen, and Joshua.
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
Mike Babcock.
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
Makeup. 3 for Peter.
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
Ireland. 4 for everyone -- Marc, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Stephen,
Erland, Peter, Joshua, and Jason.
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Citi, J.P. Morgan, UBS.
4 for Erland and Peter.
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
"Suicide Squad".
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
Joseph "Sepp" Blatter. "Sapper" was not close enough to accept.
4 for Marc, Dan Tilque, Stephen, Erland, Peter, and Joshua.
Evidently the posting of this question was too much for him.
He announced his resignation just over 11 hours later.
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
Golden State Warriors. 4 for Marc, Dan Tilque, Stephen, and Peter.
3 for Dan Blum.
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
Dwayne Johnson. "The Rock" was also acceptable. 4 for Dan Blum,
Stephen, Peter, Joshua, and Jason.
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
Time Warner Cable. 4 for Marc, Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Jason.
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
Durham, Peel.
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
Peter MacKay. 4 for Stephen.
Yes, this is the same guy who also came up here a few days
ago when Game 8, Round 7, of the previous season asked for
the second-most-recent Minister of National Defence before the
current one. This time, however, his name is spelled correctly.
Sorry about the error before.
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
Kathryn Humphreys.
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
Centre Island. Any reference to the Toronto Islands was sufficient.
4 for Stephen.
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
Peacock. 4 for Stephen.
This is not Toronto's main zoo (which is just called the Toronto
Zoo), but a small one with about 50 animals. In the end the
peacock returned there by itself, after 4-5 days away.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 BEST FOUR
Stephen Perry 36 36 36 32 20 24 140
Joshua Kreitzer 8 24 24 12 20 12 80
Peter Smyth 0 19 24 16 15 12 74
Dan Blum 3 24 16 11 18 7 69
Pete Gayde 12 20 24 12 -- -- 68
Marc Dashevsky 0 24 18 12 8 12 66
Bruce Bowler 4 24 24 12 -- -- 64
Dan Tilque 4 20 15 8 8 12 55
Erland Sommarskog 4 16 8 12 16 4 52
Jason Kreitzer 4 16 8 0 8 8 40
--
Mark Brader | "Don't be a luddy-duddy! Don't be a mooncalf!
Toronto | Don't be a jabbernowl! You're not those, are you?"
m...@vex.net | --W.C. Fields, "The Bank Dick"
> 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 those dates... For further
> indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
> answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
> information see my 2015-02-23 companion posting on "Questions from
> the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
"Jeopardy!" 4 for Dan Blum.
> the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 5 (2015-05-25), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. What television show passed its 7,000th episode last week?
> 2. More than 75 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rains
> in what Colombian city?
> 3. What Nobel-prizewinning mathematician was killed in a car crash
> on Saturday?
and Joshua.
> 4. At least 9 people were killed in a gun battle at a restaurant
> in Waco, Texas. Name the *restaurant*.
> 5. Who won the most awards -- 8 -- at the Billboard Music Awards?
> 6. Police in Queensland, Australia, issued a tongue-in-cheek BOLO
> ("Be On the LookOut") for *what musical group* for "crimes
> against music"?
> 7. Who is the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team?
> 8. Crayola has stated that its crayons should not be used for
> what purpose?
> 9. Which country held a constitutional referendum Friday that
> legalized same-sex marriage?
Erland, Peter, Joshua, and Jason.
> 10. Name any of the five banks that were fined $5,700,000,000 US
> for collusion in foreign-exchange trading.
4 for Erland and Peter.
> * Game 6 (2015-06-01), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Film production shut down a large stretch of Yonge Street for
> three nights last week from 7 pm until 6 am. Name the movie.
> 2. In chutzpah news, name the FIFA president who won a fifth term
> and then defiantly warned the US, "I forgive, but I never
> forget". He was referring to an FBI investigation which resulted
> in 7 arrests of the organization's senior officials on charges
> of money laundering, racketeering, and tax evasion.
4 for Marc, Dan Tilque, Stephen, Erland, Peter, and Joshua.
Evidently the posting of this question was too much for him.
He announced his resignation just over 11 hours later.
> 3. Which NBA team won a berth in the finals against the Cleveland
> Cavaliers? It's been 40 years since this team made it into
> the finals. Full name required.
3 for Dan Blum.
> 4. Which action star set a Guinness world record by taking
> 105 selfies in 3 minutes at the world premiere of his film
> "San Andreas"?
Stephen, Peter, Joshua, and Jason.
> 5. In business news, Charter Communications announced plans to
> acquire which company for $56,700,000,000 US?
> 6. Students returned to class after the Ontario Labour Relations
> Board found the strikes of high-school teachers against three
> district school boards illegal. One of the three boards was
> Rainbow, in the Sudbury area. Name either of the other two,
> both located in the GTA.
> 7. Saying that he loved his job, but "loved his family more", this
> prominent Harper ally and Justice Minister announced he would
> not seek reelection in the fall. Name him.
Yes, this is the same guy who also came up here a few days
ago when Game 8, Round 7, of the previous season asked for
the second-most-recent Minister of National Defence before the
current one. This time, however, his name is spelled correctly.
Sorry about the error before.
> 8. Also leaving public life is a CityNews sports anchor, who is
> hanging up the microphone after 18 years. Name this reporter,
> who also cited family reasons (specifically, year-old twin sons)
> as the impetus for the decision.
> 9. Toronto welcomed King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima on the
> 70th anniversary of liberation of Holland. Their gift to us
> is 7 Tulpi chairs, which fold up like tulips so they don't get
> wet in the rain. *Where* have the chairs been put?
4 for Stephen.
> 10. This escapee from the High Park Zoo captured the imagination of
> Toronto residents and was spotted in Parkdale and other west-end
> communities. What kind of animal has led park staff and Toronto
> Animal Services on a merry chase?
This is not Toronto's main zoo (which is just called the Toronto
Zoo), but a small one with about 50 animals. In the end the
peacock returned there by itself, after 4-5 days away.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 BEST FOUR
Stephen Perry 36 36 36 32 20 24 140
Joshua Kreitzer 8 24 24 12 20 12 80
Peter Smyth 0 19 24 16 15 12 74
Dan Blum 3 24 16 11 18 7 69
Pete Gayde 12 20 24 12 -- -- 68
Marc Dashevsky 0 24 18 12 8 12 66
Bruce Bowler 4 24 24 12 -- -- 64
Dan Tilque 4 20 15 8 8 12 55
Erland Sommarskog 4 16 8 12 16 4 52
Jason Kreitzer 4 16 8 0 8 8 40
--
Mark Brader | "Don't be a luddy-duddy! Don't be a mooncalf!
Toronto | Don't be a jabbernowl! You're not those, are you?"
m...@vex.net | --W.C. Fields, "The Bank Dick"
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