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RQFTCI07 Game 7 Rounds 7-8: Supremes, nuts!
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Mark Brader
Sep 8, 2020, 2:19:36 AM9/8/20
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2007-03-05,
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and
may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
I did not write either of these rounds.
* Game 7, Round 7 - Canadiana - The Supremes
This round is about the Supreme Court of Canada and some of the
justices who have served on it.
1. Come on, you can do it: name any one of the nine """current"""
sitting justices of the Supreme Court.
2. The Supreme Court did not become Canada's final court of appeal
right away, since cases could be appealed to the Judicial
Committee of the British Privy Council. Within 5 years, when
did it become the court of last resort for criminal appeals?
By the way, it took 16 more years after that before it became
the final court for *all* appeals.
3. US Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, but Canadian
justices """must""" retire by what age?
4. If the person holding *a certain non-judicial office* in Canada
dies, becomes incapacitated, or leaves the country for a
month, then the Chief Justice """can""" assume the temporary,
additional title of Administrator of Canada and perform that
person's duties. What office are we talking about?
5. Which former justice resigned from the court in order to become
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?
6. Though as a young lawyer he had trouble finding work because
of anti-Semitism, he ended up being appointed Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court, by Pierre Trudeau in 1973, a position he
held until his death in 1984. Who was he?
7. Gerald Le Dain was a Supreme Court justice from 1984 to 1988, but
from 1969 to 1973 he was the chairman of a Commission of Inquiry,
known as the Le Dain Commission. John Lennon was one of the
people who testified. What was the subject of this Commission?
8. Retired justice John Major is """currently""" heading up a
controversial commission investigating what event?
9. The Supreme Court Act requires that 3 justices be appointed
from Quebec. Traditionally, how are the other 6 apportioned
among the provinces?
10. What is a puisne ["puny"] justice of the Supreme Court?
* Game 7, Round 8 - Science - Aw, Nuts!
This round is about nuts. There is a somewhat strict botanical definition
for what qualifies as a nut, but in this round we will also be asking
about other, similar fruits that are popularly referred to as nuts.
1. This true nut is in the genus Juglans; it grows on trees 10 to
40 meters tall (30-130'). The nuts are edible and are eaten
fresh and used in cooking. They are excellent source of
omega-3 fatty acids, and have been shown as helpful in lowering
cholesterol. Some species are important for their wood, which
is prized for making furniture and carving.
2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also
used in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the
fruit ripens, the shells split open partially, and it is often
sold in this form.
4. As its name, Carya illinoinensis, implies, this true nut is
native to southeastern North America, from southern Iowa and
Indiana south to Texas and Mississippi. It grows on trees
that reach 25-40 m in height (80-130'). The nuts are edible,
with a rich, buttery flavor. They are eaten fresh and used in
desserts and candies. The wood can be used in making furniture
and flooring, and as a flavoring fuel for smoking meats.
5. This nut, really a seed rather than a true nut, is produced by
various species of a coniferous tree that grows in Europe, North
America, and Asia. The nuts have the highest levels of protein
of any nut or seed. They are used in French and Italian cooking.
The oil is now gaining attention for its medicinal properties,
which are said to include appetite suppression.
6. This South American nut, really a seed, grows on large trees
that reach 30-45 m tall (100-150') and have a 1-2 m trunk
diameter (3-6'). The trees produce large capsules 10-15 cm in
diameter (4-6") that contain 8-24 triangular shells 4-5 cm long
(about 2"), packed like the segments of an orange. These then
need to be cracked to extract the nut. The nuts have a high
fat content and as well are high in selenium, magnesium,
and thiamine.
7. This true nut, which grows on trees and shrubs of the genus
Corylus, is native to the temperate northern hemisphere.
Turkey is a major producer; Oregon and Washington are the
largest producers in the US, and it is also cultivated in the
Fraser Valley of BC. The tasty nut is eaten raw or roasted, or
ground into a paste. It is used extensively in confectionery,
as a flavouring for tortes and coffees, and as a butter.
The trees were widely used in traditional English hedgerows.
8. Prunus dulcis is not a true nut. It grows on a small tree,
4-9 m tall (15-30'). The nut is often eaten on its own,
but it is used extensively in cooking, especially desserts.
It is sometimes made into a butter or milk, and is used as a
flavouring for liqueurs. Recent research indicates its value in
improving cholesterol levels. On the other hand, some varieties
can be used to produce the poisonous substance hydrogen cyanide.
9. The most widely used part of Anacardium occidentale is not
considered a true nut, but rather a seed. It is native to
Brazil, and grows in warm, humid climates. The nuts are eaten
raw and roasted, and are common in Asian cooking. They have
a very high oil content, and can be made into a butter, which
is sometimes added to other nut butters.
10. This nut is the fruit of trees of the genus Aesculus, which are
woody plants from 4 to 35 m tall (15-115'). The wood is of
poor quality. Generally speaking, the nuts, which are not
true nuts, are inedible, and some are used to produce poisons.
In Britain and some other countries, they are used to play
a childhood game. The nut is called a buckeye in the United
States. By what other name is it known?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | Canada... likes to sit up there looking harmless,
m...@vex.net | like the USA's hat... --Anthony McCarron
My text in this article is in the public domain.
and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
by members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and
may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
correct answers in about 3 days.
For further information, including an explanation of the """
notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23
companion posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
I did not write either of these rounds.
* Game 7, Round 7 - Canadiana - The Supremes
This round is about the Supreme Court of Canada and some of the
justices who have served on it.
1. Come on, you can do it: name any one of the nine """current"""
sitting justices of the Supreme Court.
2. The Supreme Court did not become Canada's final court of appeal
right away, since cases could be appealed to the Judicial
Committee of the British Privy Council. Within 5 years, when
did it become the court of last resort for criminal appeals?
By the way, it took 16 more years after that before it became
the final court for *all* appeals.
3. US Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, but Canadian
justices """must""" retire by what age?
4. If the person holding *a certain non-judicial office* in Canada
dies, becomes incapacitated, or leaves the country for a
month, then the Chief Justice """can""" assume the temporary,
additional title of Administrator of Canada and perform that
person's duties. What office are we talking about?
5. Which former justice resigned from the court in order to become
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?
6. Though as a young lawyer he had trouble finding work because
of anti-Semitism, he ended up being appointed Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court, by Pierre Trudeau in 1973, a position he
held until his death in 1984. Who was he?
7. Gerald Le Dain was a Supreme Court justice from 1984 to 1988, but
from 1969 to 1973 he was the chairman of a Commission of Inquiry,
known as the Le Dain Commission. John Lennon was one of the
people who testified. What was the subject of this Commission?
8. Retired justice John Major is """currently""" heading up a
controversial commission investigating what event?
9. The Supreme Court Act requires that 3 justices be appointed
from Quebec. Traditionally, how are the other 6 apportioned
among the provinces?
10. What is a puisne ["puny"] justice of the Supreme Court?
* Game 7, Round 8 - Science - Aw, Nuts!
This round is about nuts. There is a somewhat strict botanical definition
for what qualifies as a nut, but in this round we will also be asking
about other, similar fruits that are popularly referred to as nuts.
1. This true nut is in the genus Juglans; it grows on trees 10 to
40 meters tall (30-130'). The nuts are edible and are eaten
fresh and used in cooking. They are excellent source of
omega-3 fatty acids, and have been shown as helpful in lowering
cholesterol. Some species are important for their wood, which
is prized for making furniture and carving.
2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also
used in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the
fruit ripens, the shells split open partially, and it is often
sold in this form.
4. As its name, Carya illinoinensis, implies, this true nut is
native to southeastern North America, from southern Iowa and
Indiana south to Texas and Mississippi. It grows on trees
that reach 25-40 m in height (80-130'). The nuts are edible,
with a rich, buttery flavor. They are eaten fresh and used in
desserts and candies. The wood can be used in making furniture
and flooring, and as a flavoring fuel for smoking meats.
5. This nut, really a seed rather than a true nut, is produced by
various species of a coniferous tree that grows in Europe, North
America, and Asia. The nuts have the highest levels of protein
of any nut or seed. They are used in French and Italian cooking.
The oil is now gaining attention for its medicinal properties,
which are said to include appetite suppression.
6. This South American nut, really a seed, grows on large trees
that reach 30-45 m tall (100-150') and have a 1-2 m trunk
diameter (3-6'). The trees produce large capsules 10-15 cm in
diameter (4-6") that contain 8-24 triangular shells 4-5 cm long
(about 2"), packed like the segments of an orange. These then
need to be cracked to extract the nut. The nuts have a high
fat content and as well are high in selenium, magnesium,
and thiamine.
7. This true nut, which grows on trees and shrubs of the genus
Corylus, is native to the temperate northern hemisphere.
Turkey is a major producer; Oregon and Washington are the
largest producers in the US, and it is also cultivated in the
Fraser Valley of BC. The tasty nut is eaten raw or roasted, or
ground into a paste. It is used extensively in confectionery,
as a flavouring for tortes and coffees, and as a butter.
The trees were widely used in traditional English hedgerows.
8. Prunus dulcis is not a true nut. It grows on a small tree,
4-9 m tall (15-30'). The nut is often eaten on its own,
but it is used extensively in cooking, especially desserts.
It is sometimes made into a butter or milk, and is used as a
flavouring for liqueurs. Recent research indicates its value in
improving cholesterol levels. On the other hand, some varieties
can be used to produce the poisonous substance hydrogen cyanide.
9. The most widely used part of Anacardium occidentale is not
considered a true nut, but rather a seed. It is native to
Brazil, and grows in warm, humid climates. The nuts are eaten
raw and roasted, and are common in Asian cooking. They have
a very high oil content, and can be made into a butter, which
is sometimes added to other nut butters.
10. This nut is the fruit of trees of the genus Aesculus, which are
woody plants from 4 to 35 m tall (15-115'). The wood is of
poor quality. Generally speaking, the nuts, which are not
true nuts, are inedible, and some are used to produce poisons.
In Britain and some other countries, they are used to play
a childhood game. The nut is called a buckeye in the United
States. By what other name is it known?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto | Canada... likes to sit up there looking harmless,
m...@vex.net | like the USA's hat... --Anthony McCarron
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Bruce Bowler
Sep 8, 2020, 8:31:45 AM9/8/20
to
On Tue, 08 Sep 2020 01:19:31 -0500, Mark Brader wrote:
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2007-03-05,
> and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written by
> members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the correct answers in
> about 3 days.
>
> For further information, including an explanation of the """
> notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23 companion
> posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
>
>
> I did not write either of these rounds.
>
>
> * Game 7, Round 7 - Canadiana - The Supremes
>
> This round is about the Supreme Court of Canada and some of the justices
> who have served on it.
Nope
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2007-03-05,
> and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written by
> members of the Usual Suspects, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the correct answers in
> about 3 days.
>
> For further information, including an explanation of the """
> notation that may appear in these rounds, see my 2020-06-23 companion
> posting on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
>
>
> I did not write either of these rounds.
>
>
> * Game 7, Round 7 - Canadiana - The Supremes
>
> This round is about the Supreme Court of Canada and some of the justices
> who have served on it.
> * Game 7, Round 8 - Science - Aw, Nuts!
>
> This round is about nuts. There is a somewhat strict botanical
> definition for what qualifies as a nut, but in this round we will also
> be asking about other, similar fruits that are popularly referred to as
> nuts.
>
> 1. This true nut is in the genus Juglans; it grows on trees 10 to
> 40 meters tall (30-130'). The nuts are edible and are eaten fresh
> and used in cooking. They are excellent source of omega-3 fatty
> acids, and have been shown as helpful in lowering cholesterol. Some
> species are important for their wood, which is prized for making
> furniture and carving.
> 2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
> large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm temperate
> regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be eaten candied,
> boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
> 3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
> this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
> primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
> It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also used
> in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the fruit ripens,
> the shells split open partially, and it is often sold in this form.
> 4. As its name, Carya illinoinensis, implies, this true nut is
> native to southeastern North America, from southern Iowa and Indiana
> south to Texas and Mississippi. It grows on trees that reach 25-40 m
> in height (80-130'). The nuts are edible, with a rich, buttery
> flavor. They are eaten fresh and used in desserts and candies. The
> wood can be used in making furniture and flooring, and as a flavoring
> fuel for smoking meats.
> 5. This nut, really a seed rather than a true nut, is produced by
> various species of a coniferous tree that grows in Europe, North
> America, and Asia. The nuts have the highest levels of protein of
> any nut or seed. They are used in French and Italian cooking.
> The oil is now gaining attention for its medicinal properties, which
> are said to include appetite suppression.
> 6. This South American nut, really a seed, grows on large trees
> that reach 30-45 m tall (100-150') and have a 1-2 m trunk diameter
> (3-6'). The trees produce large capsules 10-15 cm in diameter (4-6")
> that contain 8-24 triangular shells 4-5 cm long (about 2"), packed
> like the segments of an orange. These then need to be cracked to
> extract the nut. The nuts have a high fat content and as well are
> high in selenium, magnesium,
> and thiamine.
> 7. This true nut, which grows on trees and shrubs of the genus
> Corylus, is native to the temperate northern hemisphere.
> Turkey is a major producer; Oregon and Washington are the largest
> producers in the US, and it is also cultivated in the Fraser Valley
> of BC. The tasty nut is eaten raw or roasted, or ground into a
> paste. It is used extensively in confectionery, as a flavouring for
> tortes and coffees, and as a butter.
> The trees were widely used in traditional English hedgerows.
> 8. Prunus dulcis is not a true nut. It grows on a small tree,
> 4-9 m tall (15-30'). The nut is often eaten on its own,
> but it is used extensively in cooking, especially desserts.
> It is sometimes made into a butter or milk, and is used as a
> flavouring for liqueurs. Recent research indicates its value in
> improving cholesterol levels. On the other hand, some varieties can
> be used to produce the poisonous substance hydrogen cyanide.
> 9. The most widely used part of Anacardium occidentale is not
> considered a true nut, but rather a seed. It is native to Brazil,
> and grows in warm, humid climates. The nuts are eaten raw and
> roasted, and are common in Asian cooking. They have a very high oil
> content, and can be made into a butter, which is sometimes added to
> other nut butters.
> 10. This nut is the fruit of trees of the genus Aesculus, which are
> woody plants from 4 to 35 m tall (15-115'). The wood is of poor
> quality. Generally speaking, the nuts, which are not true nuts, are
> inedible, and some are used to produce poisons. In Britain and some
> other countries, they are used to play a childhood game. The nut is
> called a buckeye in the United States. By what other name is it
> known?
Dan Blum
Sep 8, 2020, 9:33:58 AM9/8/20
to
> 2. The Supreme Court did not become Canada's final court of appeal
> right away, since cases could be appealed to the Judicial
> Committee of the British Privy Council. Within 5 years, when
> did it become the court of last resort for criminal appeals?
> By the way, it took 16 more years after that before it became
> the final court for *all* appeals.
1920; 1935
> right away, since cases could be appealed to the Judicial
> Committee of the British Privy Council. Within 5 years, when
> did it become the court of last resort for criminal appeals?
> By the way, it took 16 more years after that before it became
> the final court for *all* appeals.
> 3. US Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, but Canadian
> justices """must""" retire by what age?
> 4. If the person holding *a certain non-judicial office* in Canada
> dies, becomes incapacitated, or leaves the country for a
> month, then the Chief Justice """can""" assume the temporary,
> additional title of Administrator of Canada and perform that
> person's duties. What office are we talking about?
> 7. Gerald Le Dain was a Supreme Court justice from 1984 to 1988, but
> from 1969 to 1973 he was the chairman of a Commission of Inquiry,
> known as the Le Dain Commission. John Lennon was one of the
> people who testified. What was the subject of this Commission?
> 9. The Supreme Court Act requires that 3 justices be appointed
> from Quebec. Traditionally, how are the other 6 apportioned
> among the provinces?
Saskatchewan/Alberta/Manitoba, and 1 from New Brunswick/Nova
Scotia/PEI/N&L
> 10. What is a puisne ["puny"] justice of the Supreme Court?
> * Game 7, Round 8 - Science - Aw, Nuts!
> 1. This true nut is in the genus Juglans; it grows on trees 10 to
> 40 meters tall (30-130'). The nuts are edible and are eaten
> fresh and used in cooking. They are excellent source of
> omega-3 fatty acids, and have been shown as helpful in lowering
> cholesterol. Some species are important for their wood, which
> is prized for making furniture and carving.
walnut
> 40 meters tall (30-130'). The nuts are edible and are eaten
> fresh and used in cooking. They are excellent source of
> omega-3 fatty acids, and have been shown as helpful in lowering
> cholesterol. Some species are important for their wood, which
> is prized for making furniture and carving.
> 2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
> large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
> temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
> eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
> 3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
> this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
> primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
> It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also
> used in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the
> fruit ripens, the shells split open partially, and it is often
> sold in this form.
> 4. As its name, Carya illinoinensis, implies, this true nut is
> native to southeastern North America, from southern Iowa and
> Indiana south to Texas and Mississippi. It grows on trees
> that reach 25-40 m in height (80-130'). The nuts are edible,
> with a rich, buttery flavor. They are eaten fresh and used in
> desserts and candies. The wood can be used in making furniture
> and flooring, and as a flavoring fuel for smoking meats.
> 5. This nut, really a seed rather than a true nut, is produced by
> various species of a coniferous tree that grows in Europe, North
> America, and Asia. The nuts have the highest levels of protein
> of any nut or seed. They are used in French and Italian cooking.
> The oil is now gaining attention for its medicinal properties,
> which are said to include appetite suppression.
> 7. This true nut, which grows on trees and shrubs of the genus
> Corylus, is native to the temperate northern hemisphere.
> Turkey is a major producer; Oregon and Washington are the
> largest producers in the US, and it is also cultivated in the
> Fraser Valley of BC. The tasty nut is eaten raw or roasted, or
> ground into a paste. It is used extensively in confectionery,
> as a flavouring for tortes and coffees, and as a butter.
> The trees were widely used in traditional English hedgerows.
> 8. Prunus dulcis is not a true nut. It grows on a small tree,
> 4-9 m tall (15-30'). The nut is often eaten on its own,
> but it is used extensively in cooking, especially desserts.
> It is sometimes made into a butter or milk, and is used as a
> flavouring for liqueurs. Recent research indicates its value in
> improving cholesterol levels. On the other hand, some varieties
> can be used to produce the poisonous substance hydrogen cyanide.
> 9. The most widely used part of Anacardium occidentale is not
> considered a true nut, but rather a seed. It is native to
> Brazil, and grows in warm, humid climates. The nuts are eaten
> raw and roasted, and are common in Asian cooking. They have
> a very high oil content, and can be made into a butter, which
> is sometimes added to other nut butters.
> 10. This nut is the fruit of trees of the genus Aesculus, which are
> woody plants from 4 to 35 m tall (15-115'). The wood is of
> poor quality. Generally speaking, the nuts, which are not
> true nuts, are inedible, and some are used to produce poisons.
> In Britain and some other countries, they are used to play
> a childhood game. The nut is called a buckeye in the United
> States. By what other name is it known?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Erland Sommarskog
Sep 8, 2020, 2:36:22 PM9/8/20
to
> 2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
> large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
> temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
> eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
Chestnut
> large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
> temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
> eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
> 3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
> this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
> primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
> It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also
> used in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the
> fruit ripens, the shells split open partially, and it is often
> sold in this form.
> 8. Prunus dulcis is not a true nut. It grows on a small tree,
> 4-9 m tall (15-30'). The nut is often eaten on its own,
> but it is used extensively in cooking, especially desserts.
> It is sometimes made into a butter or milk, and is used as a
> flavouring for liqueurs. Recent research indicates its value in
> improving cholesterol levels. On the other hand, some varieties
> can be used to produce the poisonous substance hydrogen cyanide.
> 9. The most widely used part of Anacardium occidentale is not
> considered a true nut, but rather a seed. It is native to
> Brazil, and grows in warm, humid climates. The nuts are eaten
> raw and roasted, and are common in Asian cooking. They have
> a very high oil content, and can be made into a butter, which
> is sometimes added to other nut butters.
Pete Gayde
Sep 9, 2020, 10:36:32 PM9/9/20
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in
news:hYmdnWJfxqXuv8rC...@giganews.com:
Prime Minister
Almond
>
> 2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
> large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
> temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
> eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
Cashew
>
> 3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
> this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
> primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
> It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also
> used in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the
> fruit ripens, the shells split open partially, and it is often
> sold in this form.
Pistacchio
>
> 4. As its name, Carya illinoinensis, implies, this true nut is
> native to southeastern North America, from southern Iowa and
> Indiana south to Texas and Mississippi. It grows on trees
> that reach 25-40 m in height (80-130'). The nuts are edible,
> with a rich, buttery flavor. They are eaten fresh and used in
> desserts and candies. The wood can be used in making furniture
> and flooring, and as a flavoring fuel for smoking meats.
Walnut
>
> 5. This nut, really a seed rather than a true nut, is produced by
> various species of a coniferous tree that grows in Europe, North
> America, and Asia. The nuts have the highest levels of protein
> of any nut or seed. They are used in French and Italian cooking.
> The oil is now gaining attention for its medicinal properties,
> which are said to include appetite suppression.
Pine nut
>
> 6. This South American nut, really a seed, grows on large trees
> that reach 30-45 m tall (100-150') and have a 1-2 m trunk
> diameter (3-6'). The trees produce large capsules 10-15 cm in
> diameter (4-6") that contain 8-24 triangular shells 4-5 cm long
> (about 2"), packed like the segments of an orange. These then
> need to be cracked to extract the nut. The nuts have a high
> fat content and as well are high in selenium, magnesium,
> and thiamine.
Brazil nut
Pete Gayde
news:hYmdnWJfxqXuv8rC...@giganews.com:
>
> 2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
> large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
> temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
> eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
>
> 3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
> this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
> primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
> It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also
> used in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the
> fruit ripens, the shells split open partially, and it is often
> sold in this form.
>
> 4. As its name, Carya illinoinensis, implies, this true nut is
> native to southeastern North America, from southern Iowa and
> Indiana south to Texas and Mississippi. It grows on trees
> that reach 25-40 m in height (80-130'). The nuts are edible,
> with a rich, buttery flavor. They are eaten fresh and used in
> desserts and candies. The wood can be used in making furniture
> and flooring, and as a flavoring fuel for smoking meats.
>
> 5. This nut, really a seed rather than a true nut, is produced by
> various species of a coniferous tree that grows in Europe, North
> America, and Asia. The nuts have the highest levels of protein
> of any nut or seed. They are used in French and Italian cooking.
> The oil is now gaining attention for its medicinal properties,
> which are said to include appetite suppression.
>
> 6. This South American nut, really a seed, grows on large trees
> that reach 30-45 m tall (100-150') and have a 1-2 m trunk
> diameter (3-6'). The trees produce large capsules 10-15 cm in
> diameter (4-6") that contain 8-24 triangular shells 4-5 cm long
> (about 2"), packed like the segments of an orange. These then
> need to be cracked to extract the nut. The nuts have a high
> fat content and as well are high in selenium, magnesium,
> and thiamine.
Mark Brader
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Mark Brader:
> information... see my 2020-06-23 companion posting on "Reposted
> 1. Come on, you can do it: name any one of the nine """current"""
> sitting justices of the Supreme Court.
2007 answer: Rosalie Abella, Michel Bastarache, Ian Binnie, Louise
Charron, Marie Deschamps, Morris Fish, Louis LeBel, Beverley McLachlin
(Chief Justice), Marshall Rothstein. 2020 answer: Rosalie Abella
(still there), Russell Brown, Suzanne Côté, Andromache Karakatsanis,
Nicholas Kasirer, Michael Moldaver, Sheilah Martin, Malcolm Rowe,
Richard Wagner (Chief Justice).
> 2. The Supreme Court did not become Canada's final court of appeal
> right away, since cases could be appealed to the Judicial
> Committee of the British Privy Council. Within 5 years, when
> did it become the court of last resort for criminal appeals?
> By the way, it took 16 more years after that before it became
> the final court for *all* appeals.
1933 (accepting 1928-1938). 2 for Dan.
> 3. US Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, but Canadian
> justices """must""" retire by what age?
75. (Still true.) 2 for Dan.
> 4. If the person holding *a certain non-judicial office* in Canada
> dies, becomes incapacitated, or leaves the country for a
> month, then the Chief Justice """can""" assume the temporary,
> additional title of Administrator of Canada and perform that
> person's duties. What office are we talking about?
Governor-General. (Still true.) 4 for Dan.
> 5. Which former justice resigned from the court in order to become
> UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?
Louise Arbour. (In 2004; she served until 2008 and is still alive
and still working for the UN.)
> 6. Though as a young lawyer he had trouble finding work because
> of anti-Semitism, he ended up being appointed Chief Justice
> of the Supreme Court, by Pierre Trudeau in 1973, a position he
> held until his death in 1984. Who was he?
Bora Laskin.
> 7. Gerald Le Dain was a Supreme Court justice from 1984 to 1988, but
> from 1969 to 1973 he was the chairman of a Commission of Inquiry,
> known as the Le Dain Commission. John Lennon was one of the
> people who testified. What was the subject of this Commission?
"The Non-Medical Use of Drugs" (anything conveying the idea was okay).
> 8. Retired justice John Major is """currently""" heading up a
> controversial commission investigating what event?
The 1985 terrorist bombing of an Air India flight from Canada.
See: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/air-india-flight-182-bombing
Of course this is not the same John Major who was the UK's prime
minister.
> 9. The Supreme Court Act requires that 3 justices be appointed
> from Quebec. Traditionally, how are the other 6 apportioned
> among the provinces?
3 from Ontario, 2 from the West, 1 from Atlantic Canada (accepting
"Maritime Provinces" although technically it excludes Newfoundland
& Labrador). 3 for Dan.
> 10. What is a puisne ["puny"] justice of the Supreme Court?
Any member other than the Chief Justice -- what the US calls an
"associate justice". 4 for Dan.
> * Game 7, Round 8 - Science - Aw, Nuts!
> This round is about nuts. There is a somewhat strict botanical definition
> for what qualifies as a nut, but in this round we will also be asking
> about other, similar fruits that are popularly referred to as nuts.
This was the easiest round in the original game.
> 1. This true nut is in the genus Juglans; it grows on trees 10 to
> 40 meters tall (30-130'). The nuts are edible and are eaten
> fresh and used in cooking. They are excellent source of
> omega-3 fatty acids, and have been shown as helpful in lowering
> cholesterol. Some species are important for their wood, which
> is prized for making furniture and carving.
Walnut. 4 for Bruce and Dan.
> 2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
> large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
> temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
> eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
Chestnut. 4 for Bruce, Dan, and Erland.
> 3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
> this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
> primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
> It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also
> used in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the
> fruit ripens, the shells split open partially, and it is often
> sold in this form.
Pistachio. 4 for everyone -- Bruce, Dan, Erland, and Pete.
> 4. As its name, Carya illinoinensis, implies, this true nut is
> native to southeastern North America, from southern Iowa and
> Indiana south to Texas and Mississippi. It grows on trees
> that reach 25-40 m in height (80-130'). The nuts are edible,
> with a rich, buttery flavor. They are eaten fresh and used in
> desserts and candies. The wood can be used in making furniture
> and flooring, and as a flavoring fuel for smoking meats.
Pecan (or hickory). 4 for Bruce and Dan.
> 5. This nut, really a seed rather than a true nut, is produced by
> various species of a coniferous tree that grows in Europe, North
> America, and Asia. The nuts have the highest levels of protein
> of any nut or seed. They are used in French and Italian cooking.
> The oil is now gaining attention for its medicinal properties,
> which are said to include appetite suppression.
Pine nut. 4 for Bruce, Dan, and Pete.
> 6. This South American nut, really a seed, grows on large trees
> that reach 30-45 m tall (100-150') and have a 1-2 m trunk
> diameter (3-6'). The trees produce large capsules 10-15 cm in
> diameter (4-6") that contain 8-24 triangular shells 4-5 cm long
> (about 2"), packed like the segments of an orange. These then
> need to be cracked to extract the nut. The nuts have a high
> fat content and as well are high in selenium, magnesium,
> and thiamine.
Brazil nut. 4 for Bruce and Pete.
> 7. This true nut, which grows on trees and shrubs of the genus
> Corylus, is native to the temperate northern hemisphere.
> Turkey is a major producer; Oregon and Washington are the
> largest producers in the US, and it is also cultivated in the
> Fraser Valley of BC. The tasty nut is eaten raw or roasted, or
> ground into a paste. It is used extensively in confectionery,
> as a flavouring for tortes and coffees, and as a butter.
> The trees were widely used in traditional English hedgerows.
Hazelnut (or filbert). 4 for Bruce and Dan.
> 8. Prunus dulcis is not a true nut. It grows on a small tree,
> 4-9 m tall (15-30'). The nut is often eaten on its own,
> but it is used extensively in cooking, especially desserts.
> It is sometimes made into a butter or milk, and is used as a
> flavouring for liqueurs. Recent research indicates its value in
> improving cholesterol levels. On the other hand, some varieties
> can be used to produce the poisonous substance hydrogen cyanide.
Almond. 4 for Bruce, Dan, and Erland.
> 9. The most widely used part of Anacardium occidentale is not
> considered a true nut, but rather a seed. It is native to
> Brazil, and grows in warm, humid climates. The nuts are eaten
> raw and roasted, and are common in Asian cooking. They have
> a very high oil content, and can be made into a butter, which
> is sometimes added to other nut butters.
Cashew. 4 for Bruce and Dan.
> 10. This nut is the fruit of trees of the genus Aesculus, which are
> woody plants from 4 to 35 m tall (15-115'). The wood is of
> poor quality. Generally speaking, the nuts, which are not
> true nuts, are inedible, and some are used to produce poisons.
> In Britain and some other countries, they are used to play
> a childhood game. The nut is called a buckeye in the United
> States. By what other name is it known?
Horse chestnut (or conker). 4 for Bruce and Dan.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 7 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Art Ent Spo His Can Sci FOUR
Dan Blum 9 8 0 32 15 36 92
Joshua Kreitzer 18 24 0 36 -- -- 78
Bruce Bowler 14 8 -- -- 0 40 62
Pete Gayde -- -- 11 23 0 12 46
Dan Tilque 8 0 4 27 -- -- 39
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 0 8 0 12 20
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Mark Brader | "Do UNIX users ever think about the fact that most of
Toronto | their financial dealings are processed in languages that
m...@vex.net | they wouldn't be caught dead in?" -- Carol Osterbrock
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on
> 2007-03-05, and should be interpreted accordingly... For further
> information... see my 2020-06-23 companion posting on "Reposted
> Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".
> I did not write either of these rounds.
> * Game 7, Round 7 - Canadiana - The Supremes
> This round is about the Supreme Court of Canada and some of the
> justices who have served on it.
And Dan Blum has made it count.
> I did not write either of these rounds.
> * Game 7, Round 7 - Canadiana - The Supremes
> This round is about the Supreme Court of Canada and some of the
> justices who have served on it.
> 1. Come on, you can do it: name any one of the nine """current"""
> sitting justices of the Supreme Court.
Charron, Marie Deschamps, Morris Fish, Louis LeBel, Beverley McLachlin
(Chief Justice), Marshall Rothstein. 2020 answer: Rosalie Abella
(still there), Russell Brown, Suzanne Côté, Andromache Karakatsanis,
Nicholas Kasirer, Michael Moldaver, Sheilah Martin, Malcolm Rowe,
Richard Wagner (Chief Justice).
> 2. The Supreme Court did not become Canada's final court of appeal
> right away, since cases could be appealed to the Judicial
> Committee of the British Privy Council. Within 5 years, when
> did it become the court of last resort for criminal appeals?
> By the way, it took 16 more years after that before it became
> the final court for *all* appeals.
> 3. US Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, but Canadian
> justices """must""" retire by what age?
> 4. If the person holding *a certain non-judicial office* in Canada
> dies, becomes incapacitated, or leaves the country for a
> month, then the Chief Justice """can""" assume the temporary,
> additional title of Administrator of Canada and perform that
> person's duties. What office are we talking about?
> 5. Which former justice resigned from the court in order to become
> UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?
and still working for the UN.)
> 6. Though as a young lawyer he had trouble finding work because
> of anti-Semitism, he ended up being appointed Chief Justice
> of the Supreme Court, by Pierre Trudeau in 1973, a position he
> held until his death in 1984. Who was he?
> 7. Gerald Le Dain was a Supreme Court justice from 1984 to 1988, but
> from 1969 to 1973 he was the chairman of a Commission of Inquiry,
> known as the Le Dain Commission. John Lennon was one of the
> people who testified. What was the subject of this Commission?
> 8. Retired justice John Major is """currently""" heading up a
> controversial commission investigating what event?
See: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/air-india-flight-182-bombing
Of course this is not the same John Major who was the UK's prime
minister.
> 9. The Supreme Court Act requires that 3 justices be appointed
> from Quebec. Traditionally, how are the other 6 apportioned
> among the provinces?
"Maritime Provinces" although technically it excludes Newfoundland
& Labrador). 3 for Dan.
> 10. What is a puisne ["puny"] justice of the Supreme Court?
"associate justice". 4 for Dan.
> * Game 7, Round 8 - Science - Aw, Nuts!
> This round is about nuts. There is a somewhat strict botanical definition
> for what qualifies as a nut, but in this round we will also be asking
> about other, similar fruits that are popularly referred to as nuts.
> 1. This true nut is in the genus Juglans; it grows on trees 10 to
> 40 meters tall (30-130'). The nuts are edible and are eaten
> fresh and used in cooking. They are excellent source of
> omega-3 fatty acids, and have been shown as helpful in lowering
> cholesterol. Some species are important for their wood, which
> is prized for making furniture and carving.
> 2. This true nut is in the genus Castanea. Some varieties grow on
> large trees, and others on shrubs. It is native to warm
> temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The nuts can be
> eaten candied, boiled or roasted, or made into a flour.
> 3. Native to mountainous regions of central and southwestern Asia,
> this nut grows on a small tree up to 10 m tall (30'), and is now
> primarily produced in Iran and the US. It is not a true nut.
> It is eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted, and also
> used in ice cream and confections such as baklava. When the
> fruit ripens, the shells split open partially, and it is often
> sold in this form.
> 4. As its name, Carya illinoinensis, implies, this true nut is
> native to southeastern North America, from southern Iowa and
> Indiana south to Texas and Mississippi. It grows on trees
> that reach 25-40 m in height (80-130'). The nuts are edible,
> with a rich, buttery flavor. They are eaten fresh and used in
> desserts and candies. The wood can be used in making furniture
> and flooring, and as a flavoring fuel for smoking meats.
> 5. This nut, really a seed rather than a true nut, is produced by
> various species of a coniferous tree that grows in Europe, North
> America, and Asia. The nuts have the highest levels of protein
> of any nut or seed. They are used in French and Italian cooking.
> The oil is now gaining attention for its medicinal properties,
> which are said to include appetite suppression.
> 6. This South American nut, really a seed, grows on large trees
> that reach 30-45 m tall (100-150') and have a 1-2 m trunk
> diameter (3-6'). The trees produce large capsules 10-15 cm in
> diameter (4-6") that contain 8-24 triangular shells 4-5 cm long
> (about 2"), packed like the segments of an orange. These then
> need to be cracked to extract the nut. The nuts have a high
> fat content and as well are high in selenium, magnesium,
> and thiamine.
> 7. This true nut, which grows on trees and shrubs of the genus
> Corylus, is native to the temperate northern hemisphere.
> Turkey is a major producer; Oregon and Washington are the
> largest producers in the US, and it is also cultivated in the
> Fraser Valley of BC. The tasty nut is eaten raw or roasted, or
> ground into a paste. It is used extensively in confectionery,
> as a flavouring for tortes and coffees, and as a butter.
> The trees were widely used in traditional English hedgerows.
> 8. Prunus dulcis is not a true nut. It grows on a small tree,
> 4-9 m tall (15-30'). The nut is often eaten on its own,
> but it is used extensively in cooking, especially desserts.
> It is sometimes made into a butter or milk, and is used as a
> flavouring for liqueurs. Recent research indicates its value in
> improving cholesterol levels. On the other hand, some varieties
> can be used to produce the poisonous substance hydrogen cyanide.
> 9. The most widely used part of Anacardium occidentale is not
> considered a true nut, but rather a seed. It is native to
> Brazil, and grows in warm, humid climates. The nuts are eaten
> raw and roasted, and are common in Asian cooking. They have
> a very high oil content, and can be made into a butter, which
> is sometimes added to other nut butters.
> 10. This nut is the fruit of trees of the genus Aesculus, which are
> woody plants from 4 to 35 m tall (15-115'). The wood is of
> poor quality. Generally speaking, the nuts, which are not
> true nuts, are inedible, and some are used to produce poisons.
> In Britain and some other countries, they are used to play
> a childhood game. The nut is called a buckeye in the United
> States. By what other name is it known?
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAME 7 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 7 8 BEST
TOPICS-> Art Ent Spo His Can Sci FOUR
Dan Blum 9 8 0 32 15 36 92
Joshua Kreitzer 18 24 0 36 -- -- 78
Bruce Bowler 14 8 -- -- 0 40 62
Pete Gayde -- -- 11 23 0 12 46
Dan Tilque 8 0 4 27 -- -- 39
Erland Sommarskog -- -- 0 8 0 12 20
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Mark Brader | "Do UNIX users ever think about the fact that most of
Toronto | their financial dealings are processed in languages that
m...@vex.net | they wouldn't be caught dead in?" -- Carol Osterbrock
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