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Mark Brader
Feb 3, 2015, 1:28:10 AM2/3/15
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This set of current-events rounds is running concurrently with
Round 3, and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
win a week ago?
3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
investor or the aptly-named business.
7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
be used in his movies.
8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
week aged 83.
9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
population and older people who had never had their shots?
10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
symbol of ancient Egypt?
* Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself
$13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
Supreme Court of Canada?
2. On a 5-2 vote, the court also announced a decision with
wider-reaching effects. What was this about?
3. Name the Ontario company alleged to have misled investors about
the status of its license to cell medical marijuana, and to have
invented a mythical employee to rebut allegations against it.
Its principal owner has so far sold shares in the company worth
about $4,500,000.
4. After 2 years of declining production, the L.A. Kings have
waived a star center, whose contract has 6 years remaining at
$5,750,000 per season. Who is this player?
5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
Name the party or its leader.
7. A new exhibition launched last weekend at the ROM. Its title is
"Everywhere is Anywhere is Anything is Everything", but whose
work is being celebrated?
8. This prominent Canadian, Chair of the Canada Council and
Chancellor of Western University, well-known for his donations to
the world of art and academe, died January 27 at the age of 80.
Name him.
9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish
this week?
10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42
but will stay associated with professional hockey by working
in management with the St. Louis Blues.
--
Mark Brader "...if it was so, it might be; and if it were so,
Toronto it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't.
m...@vex.net That's logic." --Tweedledee (Lewis Carroll)
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Round 3, and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15
companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
(QFTCI*)".
* Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
win a week ago?
3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
investor or the aptly-named business.
7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
be used in his movies.
8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
week aged 83.
9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
population and older people who had never had their shots?
10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
symbol of ancient Egypt?
* Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself
$13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
Supreme Court of Canada?
2. On a 5-2 vote, the court also announced a decision with
wider-reaching effects. What was this about?
3. Name the Ontario company alleged to have misled investors about
the status of its license to cell medical marijuana, and to have
invented a mythical employee to rebut allegations against it.
Its principal owner has so far sold shares in the company worth
about $4,500,000.
4. After 2 years of declining production, the L.A. Kings have
waived a star center, whose contract has 6 years remaining at
$5,750,000 per season. Who is this player?
5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
Name the party or its leader.
7. A new exhibition launched last weekend at the ROM. Its title is
"Everywhere is Anywhere is Anything is Everything", but whose
work is being celebrated?
8. This prominent Canadian, Chair of the Canada Council and
Chancellor of Western University, well-known for his donations to
the world of art and academe, died January 27 at the age of 80.
Name him.
9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish
this week?
10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42
but will stay associated with professional hockey by working
in management with the St. Louis Blues.
--
Mark Brader "...if it was so, it might be; and if it were so,
Toronto it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't.
m...@vex.net That's logic." --Tweedledee (Lewis Carroll)
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Joshua Kreitzer
Feb 3, 2015, 1:51:26 AM2/3/15
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:scKdnZzr1v7k903JnZ2dnUU7-
Xed...@vex.net:
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
Salman
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Deflategate
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
Ernie Banks
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
Disneyland
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
King Tutenkhamen's sarcophagus
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
Syriza
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Xed...@vex.net:
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
50; 100
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Marc Dashevsky
Feb 3, 2015, 3:33:52 AM2/3/15
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In article <scKdnZzr1v7k903J...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Deflategate
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
>
> 4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
> he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
Dominic Da Vinci
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
>
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
> to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
> investor or the aptly-named business.
>
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
Liam Neeson
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
Ernie Banks
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
Disneyland
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
King Tut
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
Salman
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
>
> 4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
> he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
>
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
> to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
> investor or the aptly-named business.
>
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
--
Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
Dan Blum
Feb 3, 2015, 8:49:13 AM2/3/15
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> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Deflategate
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
> 5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
300; 400
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Bruce Bowler
Feb 3, 2015, 10:51:33 AM2/3/15
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On Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:28:09 -0600, Mark Brader wrote:
> This set of current-events rounds is running concurrently with Round 3,
> and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
>
>
> 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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15 companion
> posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
>
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff win a
> week ago?
deflate-gate
> This set of current-events rounds is running concurrently with Round 3,
> and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
>
>
> 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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15 companion
> posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
>
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff win a
> week ago?
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
> 4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that he is
> seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
>
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
>
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears to
> have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the investor or
> the aptly-named business.
>
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment and
> American liberties" and that their products can no longer be used in
> his movies.
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious personality
> propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
> Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last week aged 83.
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was the
> contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy repair
> job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as a restorative
> agent has resulted in permanent damage to what symbol of ancient
> Egypt?
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish
> this week?
He climbed Niagara Falls
> this week?
Peter Smyth
Feb 3, 2015, 1:43:44 PM2/3/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
> This set of current-events rounds is running concurrently with
> Round 3, and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
>
>
> 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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
Sultan
> This set of current-events rounds is running concurrently with
> Round 3, and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
>
>
> 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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Deflategate
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
He refused to play
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
> 4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
> he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
>
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
>
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
> to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
> investor or the aptly-named business.
>
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
Stallone, Schwarzenegger
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
> he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
>
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
>
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
> to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
> investor or the aptly-named business.
>
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
>
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
>
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
>
>
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself
> $13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
> Supreme Court of Canada?
His lottery ticket was ruled invalid
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
>
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
>
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
>
>
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself
> $13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
> Supreme Court of Canada?
> 2. On a 5-2 vote, the court also announced a decision with
> wider-reaching effects. What was this about?
>
> 3. Name the Ontario company alleged to have misled investors about
> the status of its license to cell medical marijuana, and to have
> invented a mythical employee to rebut allegations against it.
> Its principal owner has so far sold shares in the company worth
> about $4,500,000.
>
> 4. After 2 years of declining production, the L.A. Kings have
> waived a star center, whose contract has 6 years remaining at
> $5,750,000 per season. Who is this player?
>
> 5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
>
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
Tsipras
> wider-reaching effects. What was this about?
>
> 3. Name the Ontario company alleged to have misled investors about
> the status of its license to cell medical marijuana, and to have
> invented a mythical employee to rebut allegations against it.
> Its principal owner has so far sold shares in the company worth
> about $4,500,000.
>
> 4. After 2 years of declining production, the L.A. Kings have
> waived a star center, whose contract has 6 years remaining at
> $5,750,000 per season. Who is this player?
>
> 5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
>
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
> 7. A new exhibition launched last weekend at the ROM. Its title is
> "Everywhere is Anywhere is Anything is Everything", but whose
> work is being celebrated?
>
> 8. This prominent Canadian, Chair of the Canada Council and
> Chancellor of Western University, well-known for his donations to
> the world of art and academe, died January 27 at the age of 80.
> Name him.
>
> 9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish
> this week?
>
> 10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42
> but will stay associated with professional hockey by working
> in management with the St. Louis Blues.
Martin
> "Everywhere is Anywhere is Anything is Everything", but whose
> work is being celebrated?
>
> 8. This prominent Canadian, Chair of the Canada Council and
> Chancellor of Western University, well-known for his donations to
> the world of art and academe, died January 27 at the age of 80.
> Name him.
>
> 9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish
> this week?
>
> 10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42
> but will stay associated with professional hockey by working
> in management with the St. Louis Blues.
Peter Smyth
Erland Sommarskog
Feb 3, 2015, 2:56:05 PM2/3/15
to
Mark Brader (m...@vex.net) writes:
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
Saleh
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
Syriza and Alexis Tsirpas
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
> 10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42
> but will stay associated with professional hockey by working
> in management with the St. Louis Blues.
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Jason Kreitzer
Feb 3, 2015, 8:45:45 PM2/3/15
to
On Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 1:28:10 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:
> This set of current-events rounds is running concurrently with
> Round 3, and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
>
>
> 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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
>
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Deflategate
> This set of current-events rounds is running concurrently with
> Round 3, and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
>
>
> 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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
>
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Pete
Feb 4, 2015, 8:12:06 AM2/4/15
to
> This set of current-events rounds is running concurrently with
> Round 3, and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
>
>
> 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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
Salaman
> Round 3, and later Round 4, of last season's Final.
>
>
> 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 MI5, 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 2014-09-15
> companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition
> (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
>
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
>
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
>
> 4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
> he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
>
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
>
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
> to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
> investor or the aptly-named business.
>
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
>
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
>
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
>
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
>
>
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself
> $13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
> Supreme Court of Canada?
>
> 2. On a 5-2 vote, the court also announced a decision with
> wider-reaching effects. What was this about?
>
> 3. Name the Ontario company alleged to have misled investors about
> the status of its license to cell medical marijuana, and to have
> invented a mythical employee to rebut allegations against it.
> Its principal owner has so far sold shares in the company worth
> about $4,500,000.
>
> 4. After 2 years of declining production, the L.A. Kings have
> waived a star center, whose contract has 6 years remaining at
> $5,750,000 per season. Who is this player?
>
> 5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
>
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
>
> 7. A new exhibition launched last weekend at the ROM. Its title is
> "Everywhere is Anywhere is Anything is Everything", but whose
> work is being celebrated?
>
> 8. This prominent Canadian, Chair of the Canada Council and
> Chancellor of Western University, well-known for his donations to
> the world of art and academe, died January 27 at the age of 80.
> Name him.
>
> 9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish
> this week?
>
> 10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42
> but will stay associated with professional hockey by working
> in management with the St. Louis Blues.
>
Pete
Dan Tilque
Feb 4, 2015, 10:20:43 PM2/4/15
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
>
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Deflategate
>
>
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
>
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
>
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
>
> 4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
> he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
>
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
>
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
> to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
> investor or the aptly-named business.
>
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
>
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
>
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
>
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
Mark Brader
Feb 6, 2015, 1:02:48 AM2/6/15
to
Mark Brader:
4 for Joshua, Marc, and Pete.
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Deflategate. 4 for Joshua, Marc, Dan Blum, Bruce, Peter, Jason,
Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
He was traded to the opposing all-star team. 4 for Bruce.
> 4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
> he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
Jim Chu.
No, not Dominic Da Vinci!
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
Its on-air journalists will not be allowed to accept outside paid
engagements.
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
> to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
> investor or the aptly-named business.
Michael DeGroote, Dream Group (Dream Casino).
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
Liam Neeson. 4 for Marc and Bruce.
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
Ernie Banks. 4 for Joshua, Marc, Dan Blum, Bruce, Pete,
and Dan Tilque.
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
Disneyland. (Not Disney World, which is in Florida.) 4 for Joshua,
Marc, Dan Blum, Bruce, Erland, Jason, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
The golden mask of King Tut. (The beard was knocked off and poorly
reattached.) I scored references to a "statue" as almost correct, but
you had to be at least that close. 4 for Dan Blum, Bruce, and Pete.
3 for Dan Tilque.
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself
> $13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
> Supreme Court of Canada?
It was about a lottery ticket. (That's all you needed to say.)
4 for Peter and Pete.
In 2008, seconds before the weekly deadline, he tried to buy two
tickets to the Super 7 lottery, which is one of those lotteries
where you select the numbers yourself. The machine processed the
first ticket in time but not the second, which became a ticket,
with the second set of numbers he'd selected, to the following draw.
When informed of this, he declined to have the second ticket canceled.
And, yes, the second set of numbers were the winning numbers for the
first draw, so if the transaction had started a few seconds earlier,
the second ticket would have been a winner. Ifergan sued to have
it declared one, the courts rejected his argument, and last week
the Supreme Court ended the case by declining to hear his appeal.
Just as well -- he never had much of a case and he'd already spent
$100,000 on it.
> 2. On a 5-2 vote, the court also announced a decision with
> wider-reaching effects. What was this about?
The right of public-service workers to strike.
> 3. Name the Ontario company alleged to have misled investors about
> the status of its license to cell medical marijuana, and to have
> invented a mythical employee to rebut allegations against it.
> Its principal owner has so far sold shares in the company worth
> about $4,500,000.
CEN Biotech.
> 4. After 2 years of declining production, the L.A. Kings have
> waived a star center, whose contract has 6 years remaining at
> $5,750,000 per season. Who is this player?
Mike Richards.
> 5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
130 (accepting 117-143).
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
Syriza, Alxeis Tsipras. I accepted "Syzirah" and "Tsirpas".
4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Peter, and Erland.
> 7. A new exhibition launched last weekend at the ROM. Its title is
> "Everywhere is Anywhere is Anything is Everything", but whose
> work is being celebrated?
Douglas Coupland.
> 8. This prominent Canadian, Chair of the Canada Council and
> Chancellor of Western University, well-known for his donations to
> the world of art and academe, died January 27 at the age of 80.
> Name him.
Joseph Rotman.
> 9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish
> this week?
Climbing Niagara Falls on the ice. 4 for Bruce and Pete.
Along with Sarah Hueniken, he climbed the ice-covered cliff adjacent
to the Horseshoe Falls:
http://static-dev-climbing.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GaddNiagaraNearFalls-L.jpg
Many news reports did not even mention Hueniken's participation,
apparently because she stopped part way up in an ice cave --
http://gripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sarah.jpg
-- and stayed there for longer than Gadd's total time for the climb.
But she did then complete the climb as well, meeting him at the top:
http://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/p-20150131-00006_hires-jpeg-24bit-rgb.jpg
> 10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42
> but will stay associated with professional hockey by working
> in management with the St. Louis Blues.
Martin Brodeur. No points for "Martin" alone! 4 for Erland and Pete.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 TOTALS
Pete Gayde 8 24 20 12 64
Joshua Kreitzer 8 20 16 4 48
Marc Dashevsky 4 20 20 0 44
Erland Sommarskog 16 8 4 8 36
Dan Blum 4 10 16 4 34
Bruce Bowler -- -- 24 4 28
Peter Smyth 4 4 4 8 20
Dan Tilque -- -- 15 0 15
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 8 0 8
--
Mark Brader "... we still feel that color is hard
Toronto on the eyes for so long a picture ..."
m...@vex.net -- N.Y. Times review of GONE WITH THE WIND
> 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 2014-09-15 companion posting on "Questions from
> the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
Salman. I accepted "Salaman" as close enough, but not "Sultan".
> the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 3 (2015-01-26), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died last week at the age of 90.
> Who is the new king, a relative youth of 79?
4 for Joshua, Marc, and Pete.
> 2. What is the name given to the controversy that has begun to
> swirl around the New England Patriots following their playoff
> win a week ago?
Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 3. In the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, Phil Kessel of the Maple Leafs was
> infamously chosen last as the two captains assembled their teams.
> This year he was chosen first -- but then what happened?
> 4. Vancouver's police chief has announced he will leave his
> position. As a result, there is widespread speculation that
> he is seeking the same job in Toronto. What is his name?
No, not Dominic Da Vinci!
> 5. What policy change has the CBC finally instituted after several
> weeks of raucous public complaint over the activities of Peter
> Mansbridge and Amanda Lang, among others?
engagements.
> 6. A local billionaire is in the news for putting about $112,000,000
> into a casino operation in the Dominican Republic that appears
> to have involved mob figure Vito Rizutto. Name either the
> investor or the aptly-named business.
> 7. Which well-known actor has been excoriated for his criticism
> of the prevalence of firearms in the United States? An arms
> manufacturer there has said his comments reflect "a cultural and
> factual ignorance that undermines support of the 2nd Amendment
> and American liberties" and that their products can no longer
> be used in his movies.
> 8. In a 19-year career, this baseball great never once reached
> the post-season, but his 512 home runs and infectious
> personality propelled him to the Hall of Fame in his first year
> of eligibility. Name this former Chicago Cub, who died last
> week aged 83.
and Dan Tilque.
> 9. Although measles had been practically eliminated in the US
> since 2000 through widespread vaccinations, a recent significant
> outbreak has been traced back to one California site. Where was
> the contagious disease able to spread among a young unvaccinated
> population and older people who had never had their shots?
Marc, Dan Blum, Bruce, Erland, Jason, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 10. Egyptian museum curators have shamefacedly revealed that a
> past accident to an iconic artifact led to a hasty yet clumsy
> repair job. Unprofessional and uncuratorial use of epoxy as
> a restorative agent has resulted in permanent damage to what
> symbol of ancient Egypt?
reattached.) I scored references to a "statue" as almost correct, but
you had to be at least that close. 4 for Dan Blum, Bruce, and Pete.
3 for Dan Tilque.
> * Game 4 (2015-02-02), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself
> $13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
> Supreme Court of Canada?
4 for Peter and Pete.
In 2008, seconds before the weekly deadline, he tried to buy two
tickets to the Super 7 lottery, which is one of those lotteries
where you select the numbers yourself. The machine processed the
first ticket in time but not the second, which became a ticket,
with the second set of numbers he'd selected, to the following draw.
When informed of this, he declined to have the second ticket canceled.
And, yes, the second set of numbers were the winning numbers for the
first draw, so if the transaction had started a few seconds earlier,
the second ticket would have been a winner. Ifergan sued to have
it declared one, the courts rejected his argument, and last week
the Supreme Court ended the case by declining to hear his appeal.
Just as well -- he never had much of a case and he'd already spent
$100,000 on it.
> 2. On a 5-2 vote, the court also announced a decision with
> wider-reaching effects. What was this about?
> 3. Name the Ontario company alleged to have misled investors about
> the status of its license to cell medical marijuana, and to have
> invented a mythical employee to rebut allegations against it.
> Its principal owner has so far sold shares in the company worth
> about $4,500,000.
> 4. After 2 years of declining production, the L.A. Kings have
> waived a star center, whose contract has 6 years remaining at
> $5,750,000 per season. Who is this player?
> 5. The Toronto District School Board is struggling to meet
> provincial pressure to unload underutilized school space.
> Within 10% of the true number, how many of its schools are at
> less than 65% of capacity? (Give the number, not a percentage.)
> 6. Who is to lead the Greek government in its quest for relief
> from what the new Finance Minister calls "fiscal waterboarding"?
> Name the party or its leader.
4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, Peter, and Erland.
> 7. A new exhibition launched last weekend at the ROM. Its title is
> "Everywhere is Anywhere is Anything is Everything", but whose
> work is being celebrated?
> 8. This prominent Canadian, Chair of the Canada Council and
> Chancellor of Western University, well-known for his donations to
> the world of art and academe, died January 27 at the age of 80.
> Name him.
> 9. What feat did daredevil Will Gadd become the first to accomplish
> this week?
Along with Sarah Hueniken, he climbed the ice-covered cliff adjacent
to the Horseshoe Falls:
http://static-dev-climbing.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GaddNiagaraNearFalls-L.jpg
Many news reports did not even mention Hueniken's participation,
apparently because she stopped part way up in an ice cave --
http://gripped.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sarah.jpg
-- and stayed there for longer than Gadd's total time for the climb.
But she did then complete the climb as well, meeting him at the top:
http://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/p-20150131-00006_hires-jpeg-24bit-rgb.jpg
> 10. Name the consummate goaltender who has finally retired at age 42
> but will stay associated with professional hockey by working
> in management with the St. Louis Blues.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 2 3 4 TOTALS
Pete Gayde 8 24 20 12 64
Joshua Kreitzer 8 20 16 4 48
Marc Dashevsky 4 20 20 0 44
Erland Sommarskog 16 8 4 8 36
Dan Blum 4 10 16 4 34
Bruce Bowler -- -- 24 4 28
Peter Smyth 4 4 4 8 20
Dan Tilque -- -- 15 0 15
Jason Kreitzer -- -- 8 0 8
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Marc Dashevsky
Feb 6, 2015, 10:31:53 AM2/6/15
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In article <vJadneSHkqaVxEnJ...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
it would have had different numbers since the randomizer probably
uses the current time as a seed.
> > 1. Why does Quebec resident Joel Ifergan consider himself
> > $13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
> > Supreme Court of Canada?
>
> It was about a lottery ticket. (That's all you needed to say.)
> 4 for Peter and Pete.
>
> In 2008, seconds before the weekly deadline, he tried to buy two
> tickets to the Super 7 lottery, which is one of those lotteries
> where you select the numbers yourself. The machine processed the
> first ticket in time but not the second, which became a ticket,
> with the second set of numbers he'd selected, to the following draw.
> When informed of this, he declined to have the second ticket canceled.
>
> And, yes, the second set of numbers were the winning numbers for the
> first draw, so if the transaction had started a few seconds earlier,
> the second ticket would have been a winner. Ifergan sued to have
> it declared one, the courts rejected his argument, and last week
> the Supreme Court ended the case by declining to hear his appeal.
> Just as well -- he never had much of a case and he'd already spent
> $100,000 on it.
Also if the ticket had been issued a few seconds or minutes earlier,
> > $13,500,000 out of pocket thanks to a recent decision by the
> > Supreme Court of Canada?
>
> It was about a lottery ticket. (That's all you needed to say.)
> 4 for Peter and Pete.
>
> In 2008, seconds before the weekly deadline, he tried to buy two
> tickets to the Super 7 lottery, which is one of those lotteries
> where you select the numbers yourself. The machine processed the
> first ticket in time but not the second, which became a ticket,
> with the second set of numbers he'd selected, to the following draw.
> When informed of this, he declined to have the second ticket canceled.
>
> And, yes, the second set of numbers were the winning numbers for the
> first draw, so if the transaction had started a few seconds earlier,
> the second ticket would have been a winner. Ifergan sued to have
> it declared one, the courts rejected his argument, and last week
> the Supreme Court ended the case by declining to hear his appeal.
> Just as well -- he never had much of a case and he'd already spent
> $100,000 on it.
it would have had different numbers since the randomizer probably
uses the current time as a seed.
Mark Brader
Feb 6, 2015, 3:59:17 PM2/6/15
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Mark Brader:
tickets instead of submitting two sets of numbers of his own choice.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "Mark is, as usual, correct."
m...@vex.net --John Lawler
>> In 2008, seconds before the weekly deadline, he tried to buy two
>> tickets to the Super 7 lottery, which is one of those lotteries
>> where you select the numbers yourself. The machine processed the
>> first ticket in time but not the second, which became a ticket,
>> with the second set of numbers he'd selected, to the following draw.
>> When informed of this, he declined to have the second ticket canceled.
>>
>> And, yes, the second set of numbers were the winning numbers for the
>> first draw, so if the transaction had started a few seconds earlier,
>> the second ticket would have been a winner. Ifergan sued to have
>> it declared one, the courts rejected his argument, and last week
>> the Supreme Court ended the case by declining to hear his appeal.
>> Just as well -- he never had much of a case and he'd already spent
>> $100,000 on it.
Marc Dashevsky:
>> tickets to the Super 7 lottery, which is one of those lotteries
>> where you select the numbers yourself. The machine processed the
>> first ticket in time but not the second, which became a ticket,
>> with the second set of numbers he'd selected, to the following draw.
>> When informed of this, he declined to have the second ticket canceled.
>>
>> And, yes, the second set of numbers were the winning numbers for the
>> first draw, so if the transaction had started a few seconds earlier,
>> the second ticket would have been a winner. Ifergan sued to have
>> it declared one, the courts rejected his argument, and last week
>> the Supreme Court ended the case by declining to hear his appeal.
>> Just as well -- he never had much of a case and he'd already spent
>> $100,000 on it.
> Also if the ticket had been issued a few seconds or minutes earlier,
> it would have had different numbers since the randomizer probably
> uses the current time as a seed.
Ah, you're right. I didn't realize he'd asked for randomly numbered
> it would have had different numbers since the randomizer probably
> uses the current time as a seed.
tickets instead of submitting two sets of numbers of his own choice.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "Mark is, as usual, correct."
m...@vex.net --John Lawler
Marc Dashevsky
Feb 6, 2015, 11:33:13 PM2/6/15
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In article <QeOdna3CeMW-tkjJ...@vex.net>, m...@vex.net says...
Well, I now believe I was wrong. On the odd occasion I buy a lottery
ticket I always ask for a random set, so I assumed that's what he did.
But the way you phrased it, it seems he did pick his own numbers.
ticket I always ask for a random set, so I assumed that's what he did.
But the way you phrased it, it seems he did pick his own numbers.
Mark Brader
Feb 7, 2015, 12:29:21 AM2/7/15
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Marc Dashevsky:
>>> Also if the ticket had been issued a few seconds or minutes earlier,
>>> it would have had different numbers since the randomizer probably
>>> uses the current time as a seed.
Mark Brader:
>>> Also if the ticket had been issued a few seconds or minutes earlier,
>>> it would have had different numbers since the randomizer probably
>>> uses the current time as a seed.
>> Ah, you're right. I didn't realize he'd asked for randomly numbered
>> tickets instead of submitting two sets of numbers of his own choice.
Marc Dashevsky:
>> tickets instead of submitting two sets of numbers of his own choice.
> Well, I now believe I was wrong. On the odd occasion I buy a lottery
> ticket I always ask for a random set, so I assumed that's what he did.
And he did!
> ticket I always ask for a random set, so I assumed that's what he did.
> But the way you phrased it, it seems he did pick his own numbers.
I'd seen didn't mention the point, but after you posted the first-quoted
remark above, I checked more reports and found one from 2012 that said
that, to save time, he did ask for random numbers.
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