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Mark Brader
Nov 17, 2015, 3:46:21 AM11/17/15
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As usual, this round is running concurrently with other rounds
not about current events.
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.
All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars,
and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
Canada. What is the minister's name?
2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
Whose bone was it?
5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
made its stock exchange debut?
6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
one of her rivals.
7. On Friday, the Argonauts played their last home game at the
Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
play their home games next season?
8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
9. A Canadian media company plans 380 job cuts -- 270 in Toronto
and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
* Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
"Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
the award to Victoria Beckham?
3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
with a 32-year-old actress?
4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
on this song?
5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
because they were using "red cups"?
6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
country?
8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
League in their respective fielding position?
After completing the round, please decode the rot13:
Ba gur njneq-cerfragre dhrfgvba, jr arrq svefg naq ynfg anzr.
Vs lbh bayl tnir bar anzr, tb onpx naq pbzcyrgr lbhe nafjre.
--
Mark Brader "Male got pregnant -- on the first try."
Toronto Newsweek article on high-tech conception
m...@vex.net November 30, 1987
My text in this article is in the public domain.
not about current events.
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.
All questions were written by members of the Bloor St. Irregulars,
and are used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may
have been retyped and/or edited by me. For further information
see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
Canada. What is the minister's name?
2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
Whose bone was it?
5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
made its stock exchange debut?
6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
one of her rivals.
7. On Friday, the Argonauts played their last home game at the
Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
play their home games next season?
8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
9. A Canadian media company plans 380 job cuts -- 270 in Toronto
and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
* Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
"Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
the award to Victoria Beckham?
3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
with a 32-year-old actress?
4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
on this song?
5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
because they were using "red cups"?
6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
country?
8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
League in their respective fielding position?
After completing the round, please decode the rot13:
Ba gur njneq-cerfragre dhrfgvba, jr arrq svefg naq ynfg anzr.
Vs lbh bayl tnir bar anzr, tb onpx naq pbzcyrgr lbhe nafjre.
--
Mark Brader "Male got pregnant -- on the first try."
Toronto Newsweek article on high-tech conception
m...@vex.net November 30, 1987
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Erland Sommarskog
Nov 17, 2015, 6:16:58 AM11/17/15
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
>
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
I believe this Mark Brader guy has travelled a lot.
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
>
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
Starbucks
> because they were using "red cups"?
So the day after Halloween, I stepped into Starbucks that they've
changed colours overnight. Still almost two months to Christmas. A
tad early for my test.
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Dan Blum
Nov 17, 2015, 9:59:48 AM11/17/15
to
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
off-track betting; selling marijuana
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couch?" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
Modigliani
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Peter Smyth
Nov 17, 2015, 1:35:36 PM11/17/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
>
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
No idea, presumably he was an astronaut?
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
>
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
> 2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
> while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
> of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
Jean
> while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
> of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
>
> 4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
> bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
> Whose bone was it?
>
> 5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
> initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
> made its stock exchange debut?
>
> 6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
> Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
> one of her rivals.
Ford
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
>
> 4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
> bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
> Whose bone was it?
>
> 5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
> initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
> made its stock exchange debut?
>
> 6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
> Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
> one of her rivals.
> 7. On Friday, the Argonauts played their last home game at the
> Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
> play their home games next season?
>
> 8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
> Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
Priv
> Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
> play their home games next season?
>
> 8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
> Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
> 9. A Canadian media company plans 380 job cuts -- 270 in Toronto
> and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
>
> 10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
> Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
> to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
> the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
> of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
>
>
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
>
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
Brooklyn Beckham
> and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
>
> 10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
> Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
> to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
> the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
> of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
>
>
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
>
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
Rowan Atkinson
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
The Beatles
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
Starbucks
> because they were using "red cups"?
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European airline was the victim in this crime?
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
>
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
Venezuela
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
> 8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
>
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
Roughriders
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
>
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
2, 1
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
Peter Smyth
Mark Brader
Nov 17, 2015, 2:40:34 PM11/17/15
to
Mark Brader:
I did get a smile from it when the new cabinet was appointed.
--
Mark Brader | In order that there may be no doubt as to which is the
Toronto | bottom and which is the top ... the bottom of each
m...@vex.net | warhead [will] immediately be labeled with the word TOP.
--British Admiralty regulation, c.1968
>> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
>> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
>> Canada. What is the minister's name?
Peter Smyth:
>> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
>> Canada. What is the minister's name?
> No idea, presumably he was an astronaut?
Well guessed! I wish I'd remembered that at the original game, because
I did get a smile from it when the new cabinet was appointed.
--
Mark Brader | In order that there may be no doubt as to which is the
Toronto | bottom and which is the top ... the bottom of each
m...@vex.net | warhead [will] immediately be labeled with the word TOP.
--British Admiralty regulation, c.1968
Pete
Nov 17, 2015, 2:54:01 PM11/17/15
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:woWdnX-_hcjBdNfLnZ2dnUU7-
Lmd...@giganews.com:
Modigliani
>
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
Brooklyn Beckham
>
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
>
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
The Beatles
>
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
Starbucks
>
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
Lufthansa
>
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
Venezuela; Colombia
>
> 8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
Cedars Sinai
>
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
Toronto; Ottawa
>
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
3; 4
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13:
> Ba gur njneq-cerfragre dhrfgvba, jr arrq svefg naq ynfg anzr.
> Vs lbh bayl tnir bar anzr, tb onpx naq pbzcyrgr lbhe nafjre.
>
Pete
Lmd...@giganews.com:
>
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
>
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
>
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
>
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
>
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
>
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
>
> 8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
>
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
>
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13:
> Ba gur njneq-cerfragre dhrfgvba, jr arrq svefg naq ynfg anzr.
> Vs lbh bayl tnir bar anzr, tb onpx naq pbzcyrgr lbhe nafjre.
>
Dan Tilque
Nov 17, 2015, 7:17:23 PM11/17/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
>
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
>
> 2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
> while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
> of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
>
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
>
> 4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
> bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
> Whose bone was it?
Gretzky (OK, it's probably whoever their star hockey player currently
>
>
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
>
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
>
> 2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
> while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
> of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
>
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
>
> 4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
> bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
> Whose bone was it?
is, but I don't know his name, so I'm naming an old one)
>
> 5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
> initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
> made its stock exchange debut?
>
> 6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
> Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
> one of her rivals.
>
> 7. On Friday, the Argonauts played their last home game at the
> Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
> play their home games next season?
>
> 8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
> Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
>
> 9. A Canadian media company plans 380 job cuts -- 270 in Toronto
> and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
>
> 10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
> Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
> to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
> the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
> of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
>
>
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
>
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
>
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
>
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
>
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
>
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
>
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
>
> 8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
>
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
>
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
>
> After completing the round, please decode the rot13:
> Ba gur njneq-cerfragre dhrfgvba, jr arrq svefg naq ynfg anzr.
> Vs lbh bayl tnir bar anzr, tb onpx naq pbzcyrgr lbhe nafjre.
>
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Joshua Kreitzer
Nov 17, 2015, 10:55:46 PM11/17/15
to
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
No answers in this round.
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
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Jason Kreitzer
Nov 17, 2015, 10:58:49 PM11/17/15
to
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
>
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
Starbucks
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
>
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
Marc Dashevsky
Nov 18, 2015, 11:39:48 AM11/18/15
to
In article <woWdnX-_hcjBdNfL...@giganews.com>, m...@vex.net says...
> 5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
> initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
> made its stock exchange debut?
>
> 6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
> Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
> one of her rivals.
>
> 7. On Friday, the Argonauts played their last home game at the
> Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
> play their home games next season?
>
> 8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
> Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
TooLate
> 9. A Canadian media company plans 380 job cuts -- 270 in Toronto
> and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
>
> 10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
> Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
> to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
> the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
> of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
>
>
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
>
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
>
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
>
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
Beatles
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
Starbucks
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
Lufthansa
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
Venezuela
> 8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
>
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
>
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
2
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Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
>
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
>
> 2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
> while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
> of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
>
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
>
> 4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
> bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
> Whose bone was it?
an Oilers' player
>
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
>
> 2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
> while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
> of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
>
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
>
> 4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
> bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
> Whose bone was it?
> 5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
> initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
> made its stock exchange debut?
>
> 6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
> Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
> one of her rivals.
>
> 7. On Friday, the Argonauts played their last home game at the
> Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
> play their home games next season?
>
> 8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
> Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
> 9. A Canadian media company plans 380 job cuts -- 270 in Toronto
> and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
>
> 10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
> Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
> to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
> the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
> of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
>
>
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
>
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
>
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
>
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
> 8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
>
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
>
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
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Mark Brader
Nov 20, 2015, 2:58:42 AM11/20/15
to
Mark Brader:
He was on 3 Space Shuttle missions (STS-41G in 1984, STS-77 in 1996,
and STS-97 in 2000), totaling over 19,000,000 km in orbit. Sorry,
no points for "presumably he was an astronaut".
> 2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
> while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
> of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
LeBlanc.
Dominic LeBlanc is the new house leader. Roméo LeBlanc was G-G
1995-99 and was also a cabinet minister for most of the time that
Pierre Trudeau was prime minister.
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
Hookah/shisha smoking.
> 4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
> bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
> Whose bone was it?
Connor McDavid (yes, of the Oilers).
> 5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
> initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
> made its stock exchange debut?
Hydro One.
> 6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
> Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
> one of her rivals.
Candice Bergen, Diane Finley, Mike Lake, Denis Lebel, Rob Nicholson,
Erin O'Toole, Michelle Rempel.
> 7. On Friday, the Argonauts played their last home game at the
> Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
> play their home games next season?
BMO Field.
> 8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
> Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
BlackBerry Priv. 4 for Peter -- thus making the round count for
everyone.
> 9. A Canadian media company plans 380 job cuts -- 270 in Toronto
> and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
Bell Media. Also accepting CTV, their subsidiary where some of the
cuts will be.
> 10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
> Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
> to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
> the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
> of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
Canary District.
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
Amedeo Modigliani. 4 for Dan Blum, Pete, and Joshua.
See: <http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/6927242-3x2-940x627.jpg>.
I dunno -- personally, I wouldn't pay a penny over $169,999,995 US
for the thing.
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
Brooklyn Beckham. Both names were required. 4 for Peter and Pete.
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
Rowan Atkinson. 4 for Dan Blum, Peter, Joshua, and Jason.
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
The Beatles (before Ringo Starr joined; the song was "Love Me Do").
4 for Peter, Pete, Joshua, and Marc.
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
Starbucks. 4 for everyone -- Erland, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Peter,
Pete, Joshua, Jason, and Marc.
Apparently he thinks that (1) Christmas is a Christian holiday and
(2) therefore (3) all Americans should be celebrating it (4) this
month and (5) therefore (6) so should all American companies and
(7) they should be explicit about it. Definitely no comment.
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
Lufthansa. 4 for Pete, Joshua, and Marc. 3 for Dan Blum.
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
Venezuela. 4 for Erland, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, Peter, Joshua,
and Marc. 3 for Pete.
> 8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
St. Michael's.
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
Montreal Alouettes, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
4 for Peter. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
0.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST SIX
Stephen Perry 40 40 36 40 -- -- -- -- 156
Joshua Kreitzer 20 28 12 28 30 16 0 24 146
Dan Blum 19 28 11 20 28 12 0 21 128
Pete Gayde 16 24 16 20 28 16 0 23 127
Marc Dashevsky 20 28 12 20 8 14 0 16 110
Peter Smyth 8 28 7 12 20 16 4 24 108
Dan Tilque 8 19 12 12 20 12 0 8 83
Erland Sommarskog 7 24 4 8 16 12 0 8 75
Jason Kreitzer 12 12 4 8 11 12 0 8 63
Bruce Bowler 20 20 -- -- -- -- -- -- 40
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Toronto | an unnecessary and insufficient response to a tragedy."
m...@vex.net | --Steve Summit's corollary on Politician's Logic
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
> indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
> answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
> give the answers that were correct on those dates... For further
> indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
> answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
> information see my 2015-08-18 companion posting on "Questions from
> the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
Marc Garneau.
> the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 7 (2015-11-09), Round 1 - Canadiana Current Events
> 1. Canada's new Transport Minister is certainly the most-traveled
> in Canadian history. Most of his travels took place outside
> Canada. What is the minister's name?
He was on 3 Space Shuttle missions (STS-41G in 1984, STS-77 in 1996,
and STS-97 in 2000), totaling over 19,000,000 km in orbit. Sorry,
no points for "presumably he was an astronaut".
> 2. Canada's Prime Minister is the son of a late Prime Minister,
> while the newly-appointed Government House Leader is the son
> of a late Governor-General. Give the surname of the latter two.
Dominic LeBlanc is the new house leader. Roméo LeBlanc was G-G
1995-99 and was also a cabinet minister for most of the time that
Pierre Trudeau was prime minister.
> 3. On Wednesday, Toronto Council voted 34-3 to stop *what activity*
> at city-licensed business, starting next spring?
> 4. On Thursday the "Globe" reported that this man "has a broken
> bone" and so "the city of Edmonton has a broken heart".
> Whose bone was it?
> 5. On Thursday, the Toronto Stock Exchange had one of the largest
> initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years. Which company
> made its stock exchange debut?
> 6. On Thursday, Rona Ambrose was named interim leader of the
> Conservative Party, beating out 7 other contenders. Name any
> one of her rivals.
Erin O'Toole, Michelle Rempel.
> 7. On Friday, the Argonauts played their last home game at the
> Rogers Centre. What is the name of the stadium where they will
> play their home games next season?
> 8. BlackBerry introduced its new phone, the first to run the
> Android OS. What is the name of the new phone?
everyone.
> 9. A Canadian media company plans 380 job cuts -- 270 in Toronto
> and 110 in Montreal. Which company made the announcement?
cuts will be.
> 10. On Friday, the "Star" reported that the conversion of the Pan Am
> Games athletes' village is underway. The buildings were designed
> to be changed from hostels/dormitories to condo apartments by
> the installation of kitchens, new walls, etc. What is the name
> of this new Toronto neighborhood or district?
> * Game 8 (2015-11-16), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. This week in New York City, the painting "Nu couché" was
> sold at auction for $170,000,000 US to a Chinese businessman.
> "Nu couché" was painted in 1917 by which Italian artist?
See: <http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/6927242-3x2-940x627.jpg>.
I dunno -- personally, I wouldn't pay a penny over $169,999,995 US
for the thing.
> 2. This week, "Glamour" magazine awarded one of their Women of the
> Year Awards to Victoria Beckham. Which 16-year-old boy presented
> the award to Victoria Beckham?
> 3. Which 60-year-old British comedian and actor, who has appeared
> in movies such as "Johnny English", "Love Actually", and "Four
> Weddings and a Funeral", was divorced this week by his ex-wife,
> Sunetra Sastry, after it was revealed he was having an affair
> with a 32-year-old actress?
> 4. Scottish drummer Andy White died this week aged 85. In 1962,
> Andy White played drums on a song that reached #1 in the United
> States in 1964. Andy White was drumming for which British band
> on this song?
4 for Peter, Pete, Joshua, and Marc.
> 5. This week, Donald Trump suggested boycotting which company
> because they were using "red cups"?
Pete, Joshua, Jason, and Marc.
Apparently he thinks that (1) Christmas is a Christian holiday and
(2) therefore (3) all Americans should be celebrating it (4) this
month and (5) therefore (6) so should all American companies and
(7) they should be explicit about it. Definitely no comment.
> 6. Vincent Asaro, a reputed mobster, was this week found not guilty
> of racketeering and other charges. Among other allegations, he
> was charged in connection with a robbery at JFK Airport in 1978
> that was, at the time, the largest cash robbery on American soil.
> Which European *airline* was the victim in this crime?
> 7. This week, US officials arrested two men in Haiti in connection
> with drug trafficking. The two men are members of Nicolas
> Maduro's family. Nicolas Maduro is the president of which
> country?
and Marc. 3 for Pete.
> 8. *Which hospital* this week terminated the employment of its
> chief administrative officer, Vas Georgiou? The termination
> is connected to an ongoing review of the legality of a recently
> awarded $300,000,000 construction contract.
> 9. The CFL playoffs started this weekend with 6 teams left in
> the competition. Name *any one* of the 3 teams that did not
> make the playoffs this year. (Place name or team name.)
4 for Peter. 2 for Dan Blum.
> 10. How many Blue Jays players were awarded Gold Glove Awards this
> week for exhibiting the best fielding performance in the American
> League in their respective fielding position?
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BEST SIX
Stephen Perry 40 40 36 40 -- -- -- -- 156
Joshua Kreitzer 20 28 12 28 30 16 0 24 146
Dan Blum 19 28 11 20 28 12 0 21 128
Pete Gayde 16 24 16 20 28 16 0 23 127
Marc Dashevsky 20 28 12 20 8 14 0 16 110
Peter Smyth 8 28 7 12 20 16 4 24 108
Dan Tilque 8 19 12 12 20 12 0 8 83
Erland Sommarskog 7 24 4 8 16 12 0 8 75
Jason Kreitzer 12 12 4 8 11 12 0 8 63
Bruce Bowler 20 20 -- -- -- -- -- -- 40
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Toronto | an unnecessary and insufficient response to a tragedy."
m...@vex.net | --Steve Summit's corollary on Politician's Logic
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