QFTCIMM Current Events 5-6
Mark Brader
with Game 1 from the previous season.
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* Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
side: the winner is the first person from her country to
win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
What substance have they captured?
3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
his underwear last week?
7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
advertising?
8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
be released in full this fall. What is its name?
9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
Who wrote it?
10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
whose birthday was it?
* Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
equipped with what?
4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
of which international organization?
5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
valuable player in the playoffs?
6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
What was it?
7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
What does NTC stand for?
8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
valuable player in the playoffs?
9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
What is the title?
10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
performances. Name it. Full name not required.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | In the affairs of this world men are saved,
m...@vex.net | not by faith, but by the want of it. --Franklin
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
Australia; China
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
France
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
Hitler
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Prince Phillip
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Philippines
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al-Qaeda
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
National Transitional Council
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
Go the Fuck to Sleep
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Calvin
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
Anti matter
> 3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
>
> 4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
Palin?
> 5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
You couldn't make it up
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
USA, Germany
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
>
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
>
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Phil the Greek
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Chile
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
Skype?
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al-Qaida
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
German guy- Nimowitz or something
> 6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
People's Front of Judea
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
>
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
>
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
--
cheers,
calvin
Marc Dashevsky
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
>
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
> 3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
Mark Recchi
> 4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
>
> 5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Wiener
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
UK
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
iCloud
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
>
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
>
>
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
New Zealand
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
>
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al Qaeda
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Dirk Nowicki
> 6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
>
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Tim Thomas
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
>
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spiderman
--
Go to http://MarcDashevsky.com to send me e-mail.
Jeffrey Turner
>
>
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
> 3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
>
> 4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
>
> 5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
UK
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
>
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
>
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
>
>
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Murdoch
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
New Zealand
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
>
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
al Qaeda
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Nowitzki
> 6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
>
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Taylor (? Their goalie).
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
>
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spider Man: ... of the Dark
--Jeff
--
It is very easy for rich people to preach
the virtues of self-reliance to the poor.
--Winston Churchill
Joshua Kreitzer
>
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
France
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Prince Philip
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
New Zealand; Indonesia
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al Qaeda
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Dirk Nowitzki
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
"Go the F___ to Sleep"
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
"Spider-Man"
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Dan Tilque
>
>
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
>
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
>
> 3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
>
> 4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
>
> 5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
>
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
>
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
>
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
Hitler
>
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
>
>
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner
>
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Chile
>
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
cameras
>
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
IMF
>
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Nowitzki
>
> 6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
>
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
>
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
>
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
>
--
Dan Tilque
Peter Smyth
news:pemdnZdPFOZyxZ_T...@vex.net...
>* Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
>1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
>2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
>3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
>
>4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
>
>5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
>6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
>7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
France
>8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
>
>9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
>
>10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Duke of Edinburgh
>
>* Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
>1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
the Playboy guy
>2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Iceland
>3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
>
>4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
al-Qaeda
>5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
>
>6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
>7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
>
>8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Whoever was the answer to Q3 in the first round
>9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
>
>10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spiderman
Peter Smyth
Erland Sommarskog
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
Neutrinos
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Anthony Wiener
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
Venezuela
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
iSync
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Chile
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
They actually accept coins?
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al Qaeda
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Tim Thomas
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
The Mormons
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Marc Dashevsky
> > 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> > Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> > valuable player in the playoffs?
>
> Tim Thomas
Were you aware of him when he was playing in Finland and Sweden?
Pete
news:pemdnZdPFOZyxZ_T...@vex.net:
> Now it's time for another Current Events set, before we continue
> with Game 1 from the previous season.
>
> 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. For further
> information see my 2011-05-23 companion posting on "Questions
> from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM, QFTCI11, QFTCIMM)".
>
> All questions were written by members of the Misplaced Modifiers,
> and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and
> may have been retyped and/or edited by me.
>
>
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
>
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
Anti matter
>
> 3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
Recchi
>
> 4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
>
> 5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
>
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
>
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
United Kingdom
>
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
iCloud
>
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
>
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
>
>
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner
>
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Papua New Guinea
>
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
>
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al Qaeda
>
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Dirk Nowitzki
>
> 6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
>
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
>
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Thomas
>
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
Go the F*ck to Sleep
>
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spiderman
>
Pete
Rob Parker
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
antimatter
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Weiner
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Ted Turner
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Chile
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al-Qaeda
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
LeBron James; Dwyane Wade
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
Spiderman
Rob
Erland Sommarskog
> In article <Xns9F0DEB29D...@127.0.0.1>, esq...@sommarskog.se
> says...
>> > 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
>> > Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
>> > valuable player in the playoffs?
>>
>> Tim Thomas
>
> Were you aware of him when he was playing in Finland and Sweden?
each player that come and go. When you say it, there was an article
about him in my daily in conjunction with the final games and it was
mentioned that he played over here for a while.
Mark Brader
> 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
> further information see my 2011-05-23 companion posting on
> "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM, QFTCI11,
> QFTCIMM)".
> * Game 5 (2011-06-13), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. At the French Open, the interesting news was on the women's
> side: the winner is the first person from her country to
> win a Grand Slam Tournament. What country is that?
China. (Li Na.) 4 for Calvin, Jeff, Joshua, Peter, Erland, Pete,
and Rob. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 2. A team of international scientists has discovered a way to
> store this elusive stuff for up to 1,000 seconds. Normally,
> it disappears almost instantly. Now it can be studied.
> What substance have they captured?
Anti-matter. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Marc, Jeff, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
Peter, Pete, and Rob.
> 3. He has become the oldest player to score a goal in a Stanley
> Cup final -- in fact, 3 in the first 4 games. Who is he?
Mark Recchi. 4 for Marc and Pete.
> 4. What famous Canada-loving political activist has supported
> Brigette DePape by posting on his website a picture of her
> holding up the "Stop Harper" sign?
Michael Moore.
> 5. What local park has been elevated to National Park status?
Rouge Valley Park.
> 6. What New York Congressman tweeted pictures of himself in
> his underwear last week?
Anthony Weiner. Not Wiener, but spelling doesn't count in these
quizzes. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Marc, Jeff, Joshua, Peter, Erland,
Pete, and Rob.
> 7. What country has banned any reference to the names Twitter
> and Facebook on public broadcasting because it constitutes
> advertising?
France. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Peter.
> 8. Steve Jobs came out of his medical leave of absence to
> introduce this new Apple service, which, among other things,
> will allow users to sync their devices. The service is to
> be released in full this fall. What is its name?
iCloud. 4 for Marc and Pete.
> 9. The Gemlich letter, written in 1919 and named after
> its recipient, went on display last week in Los Angeles.
> Who wrote it?
Adolf Hitler. (It's the earliest document describing his anti-Semitic
views.) 4 for Dan Blum and Dan Tilque.
> 10. It was his birthday last Friday. The Queen made him Lord
> High Admiral of the British Navy. Canada made him Admiral
> in Maritime Command and a General in Land Forces Command and
> Air Command. A gift certificate might have been safer -- but
> whose birthday was it?
Prince Philip (age 90). "Duke of Edinburgh" was also correct.
4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Joshua, Dan Tilque, Peter, and Rob.
> * Game 6 (2011-06-20), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. She would have been his third wife, but last week, after "deep
> reflection", 25-year-old Crystal Harris called off her wedding
> to this 85-year-old American publishing magnate. Name him.
Hugh Hefner. I did not accept "the Playboy guy", as the question
said to name him. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Marc, Joshua, Dan Tilque,
and Pete.
> 2. Qantas was forced to cancel flights last week due to volcanic
> ash from the eruption of a volcano in which country?
Chile. 4 for Calvin, Dan Tilque, Erland, and Rob.
> 3. The TTC last week announced plans to install 141
> specially-equipped payphones in 69 stations. Specially
> equipped with what?
A button connecting callers to a suicide counselor.
> 4. Last week Dr. Ayman al-Zawahri was officially named leader
> of which international organization?
Al-Qaeda. 4 for Dan Blum, Calvin, Marc, Jeff, Joshua, Peter, Erland,
Pete, and Rob.
> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Dirk Novitzki. I scored Nimowitz and Nowicki as almost correct.
4 for Jeff, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete. 3 for Calvin and Marc.
> 6. City of Toronto Budget Chief Mike Del Grande carried it
> around and shook it at opponents, using it as a prop to urge
> fiscal austerity, but someone stole it last week. It was
> later returned, and Adam Vaughan admitted to the theft.
> The Toronto Police are definitely NOT investigating.
> What was it?
A piggy bank.
> 7. Last week the government of Canada officially recognized the
> NTC as the "legitimate representative of the Libyan people".
> What does NTC stand for?
National Transition(al) Council. 4 for Dan Blum.
> 8. You may have heard that the Boston Bruins won the Stanley
> Cup last week. Who won the Conn Smythe trophy for most
> valuable player in the playoffs?
Tim Thomas. 4 for Marc, Erland, and Pete.
> 9. This foul-mouthed illustrated nursery rhyme for sleep-deprived
> parents debuted at number one on the New York Times
> bestseller list of advice books, and the video of Samuel L.
> Jackson reading it went viral (as the kids say) on youtube.
> What is the title?
"Go the Fuck to Sleep". (Exact expletive not required.) 4 for
Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.
> 10. This Broadway production, the most expensive in history,
> finally opened last week after a record 183 preview
> performances. Name it. Full name not required.
"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark". Not Spiderman or Spider Man,
but spelling doesn't count in these quizzes. 4 for Dan Blum, Marc,
Jeff, Joshua, Peter, Pete, and Rob.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 BEST FOUR
Joshua Kreitzer 16 23 20 8 20 20 83
Pete Gayde 22 8 16 4 20 24 82
Dan Blum 18 13 18 6 22 20 78
Marc Dashevsky 20 8 20 4 16 19 75
Peter Smyth 19 14 12 4 20 8 65
"Calvin" 13 15 7 4 16 15 59
Jeff Turner 12 8 20 0 12 12 56
Stephen Perry 28 24 -- -- -- -- 52
Dan Tilque 16 8 12 8 12 12 52
Erland Sommarskog 16 12 12 8 8 12 52
Rob Parker -- -- 10 0 16 12 38
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Mark Brader
I forgot to change the subject line. I'll just repeat the standings
here:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 BEST FOUR
Joshua Kreitzer 16 23 20 8 20 20 83
Pete Gayde 22 8 16 4 20 24 82
Dan Blum 18 13 18 6 22 20 78
Marc Dashevsky 20 8 20 4 16 19 75
Peter Smyth 19 14 12 4 20 8 65
"Calvin" 13 15 7 4 16 15 59
Jeff Turner 12 8 20 0 12 12 56
Stephen Perry 28 24 -- -- -- -- 52
Dan Tilque 16 8 12 8 12 12 52
Erland Sommarskog 16 12 12 8 8 12 52
Rob Parker -- -- 10 0 16 12 38
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Erland Sommarskog
>> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
>> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
>> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
>> valuable player in the playoffs?
>
> Dirk Novitzki. I scored Nimowitz and Nowicki as almost correct.
> 4 for Jeff, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete. 3 for Calvin and Marc.
spellings from an English perspective. But the name appear to be of
Slavic origin, and in Slavic language "c" represents /ts/ and "Novitzki"
and "Nowicki" would have the same pronounciation. (In Slavic languages,
"w" and "v" does not represent different phonemes.)
Thus, personally I would rule Nowicki as correct, as it's only a
misspelling.
Mark Brader
> > Dirk Novitzki. I scored Nimowitz and Nowicki as almost correct.
> > 4 for Jeff, Joshua, Dan Tilque, and Pete. 3 for Calvin and Marc.
> I guess this guy was born in the US, so it's reasonable to judge mis-
> spellings from an English perspective.
No, he was born in Germany. But the contest is conducted in English,
where "Nowicki" would be pronounced "nowicky".
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Erland Sommarskog
> No, he was born in Germany.
Novitzki certainly looks like a Germanified spelling of the Polish
Nowicki.
> But the contest is conducted in English, where "Nowicki" would be
> pronounced "nowicky".
I don't know who answered Nowicki, but for myself, if I would only have
heard the name (without any knowledge of his German origin), I would
probably have spelled it Nowicki. Nonewithstanding the fact that most
English (and Swedish) people would pronounce that spelling differently.
Or in another words: if the person had given the answer in person in
your pub in Toronto, he would have been awarded full points, because
no one would have heard his spelling.
Sometimes when I encounter names of people in Anglo-America, I quite
stumped on how to pronounce them. I can easily spot the origin of the
name, and pronounce the name in that language. But guessing how it would
be corrupted in English is almost impossible. Sometimes, people don't
even know themselves. I know a guy from Wisconsin who's name is
Luetkehoelter, and I think he said different parts of the family
pronounce it differently.
Mark Brader
> I don't know who answered Nowicki, but for myself, if I would only have
> heard the name (without any knowledge of his German origin), I would
> probably have spelled it Nowicki. Nonewithstanding the fact that most
> English (and Swedish) people would pronounce that spelling differently.
> Or in another words: if the person had given the answer in person in
> your pub in Toronto, he would have been awarded full points, because
> no one would have heard his spelling.
Ah, but since we are conducting the quiz online, I have to assume that
the entrant would pronounce "Nowicki" as spelled.
> Sometimes when I encounter names of people in Anglo-America, I quite
> stumped on how to pronounce them... guessing how it would be
> corrupted in English is almost impossible.
Yep. Even native English-speakers often don't know.
> I know a guy from Wisconsin who's name is Luetkehoelter, and I think
> he said different parts of the family pronounce it differently.
Yep. Last time I was in Nevada, I took a cave tour (I like caves) in
a national park. This cave was called the Lehman Caves, and the guide
told us that two members of the family it was named after had been
there, and they pronounced the name differently (Lee-man and Lay-man).
Similarly, when Eleanor Roosevelt got married, she had to change from
pronouncing her name Rooz-uh-velt to Rose-uh-velt, because that's how
her new husband's branch of the family said it. (They were 5th
cousins once removed.)
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Joshua Kreitzer
ZvTnZ2dnU...@vex.net:
>
>> 5. The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship last week,
>> despite Miami's amazing lineup that included LeBron James,
>> Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosch. Who won the award for most
>> valuable player in the playoffs?
>
> Dirk Novitzki. I scored Nimowitz and Nowicki as almost correct.
Actually, the correct spelling of his surname is Nowitzki.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dirk_nowitzki/index.html?nav=page
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grom...@hotmail.com
Mark Brader
>> Dirk Novitzki. I scored Nimowitz and Nowicki as almost correct.
> Actually, the correct spelling of his surname is Nowitzki.
Oh, good grief. This is what I get for trusting the author of the
round's spelling. Okay, then Nowicki is close enough after all.
4 for Marc.
Scores, if there are now no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 BEST FOUR
Joshua Kreitzer 16 23 20 8 20 20 83
Pete Gayde 22 8 16 4 20 24 82
Dan Blum 18 13 18 6 22 20 78
Marc Dashevsky 20 8 20 4 16 20 76
Peter Smyth 19 14 12 4 20 8 65
"Calvin" 13 15 7 4 16 15 59
Jeff Turner 12 8 20 0 12 12 56
Stephen Perry 28 24 -- -- -- -- 52
Dan Tilque 16 8 12 8 12 12 52
Erland Sommarskog 16 12 12 8 8 12 52
Rob Parker -- -- 10 0 16 12 38
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