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Mark Brader
Feb 8, 2019, 5:47:02 PM2/8/19
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These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
give the answers that were correct on that date.
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 Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting of
other rounds. For further information see my 2019-01-22 companion
posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing
for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not?
6. Damien Lewis, start of TV's "Billions" and "Heartland", will
also be starring as what well-known Torontonian in a movie to
debut at South by Southwest?
7. On Tuesday, Doug Ford's Tories announced plans to "find
efficiencies", as they put it, in what?
8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events
early in life with what condition in teenagers?
9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
10. Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle this week was the result of
whose unexpected resignation?
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Ba gur dhrfgvba
eryngvat gb Qnzvra Yrjvf, vs lbh bayl tnir gur ynfg anzr nf nafjre,
gur svefg anzr vf nyfb erdhverq, fb cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl vg.
* Game 1½ (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
The original game for 2019-01-28 showed some very un-Canadian
behavior when several teams wimped out of attending during a
blizzard. The Cellar Rats decided to cancel the game outright,
so that left them with an unused current-events round, which they
have allowed me to present here. (This also means that Game 9
will be the last game of the regular season.)
1. This man who played for 12 years with the Blue Jays, and died
at age 40 in a plane crash, was voted into the Baseball Hall
of Fame this week. Who was he?
2. For the third time in 4 years, which Raptors forward was
selected as a starter in next month's All-Star Game in Charlotte,
North Carolina?
3. Union Station this week opened a gigantic pergola / art exhibit
called "The Transformation". Its floral-themed art was created
by Canadian students and instructors from what university?
4. Brandon Truaxe died this week at age 40. He was founder of
a controversial cosmetic company. Calling itself the "abnormal
beauty company", it produced the Ordinary Beauty brand. What is
the short name of the company?
5. The 2019 Canada Food Guide was announced this week, suggesting
that Canadians consume more brightly-colored vegetables and
less of two food groups. Name *either one* of those two groups.
6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour"
-- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category?
7. Which Omaha First Nations elder (whose name should be familiar
to Torontonians) was involved in a highly publicized incident
with a Covington Catholic high school student in Washington DC?
8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
shut down?
* Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
old is he?
2. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent infielder Freddy
Galvis to a 1-year contract plus an option for the 2020 season.
Name *either* of the two major-league teams this 7-year veteran
and Venezuelan native has already played for. (City or team
name will do, unless it would be ambiguous.)
3. Serial killer Bruce McArthur pleaded guilty to 8 counts
of first-degree murder. The victims were mainly in their 40s.
Many of them had ties to the "gay village" and were of descent
from one of two geographical areas. Name *either one* of
these areas.
4. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says that airplanes
using Toronto Pearson Airport are at risk of potentially
catastrophic collisions. Why?
5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a
tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths?
6. Toronto's heavy snowstorm last Monday was attributed to what
weather system named for the province where it most often occurs?
7. The sole remaining brewery offering buck-a-beer announced it
will be available only on holiday long weekends in 2019.
What is the name of the brewery that makes this beer?
8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second
year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list?
9. Hazel McCallion has turned down an appointment as special advisor
to Doug Ford, originally announced with a salary of $150,000.
On what subject was she going to be special advisor?
10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
17 years, from what country?
--
Mark Brader | "Next time I will proofread my before sending it out. ;-)"
Toronto | --Kevin Rushforth
m...@vex.net | "What? What!? Proofread your what??!!!" --Larry Smith
My text in this article is in the public domain.
indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly. If any
answers have changed due to newer news, you are still expected to
give the answers that were correct on that date.
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 Cellar Rats and are
used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting of
other rounds. For further information see my 2019-01-22 companion
posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
* Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing
for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not?
6. Damien Lewis, start of TV's "Billions" and "Heartland", will
also be starring as what well-known Torontonian in a movie to
debut at South by Southwest?
7. On Tuesday, Doug Ford's Tories announced plans to "find
efficiencies", as they put it, in what?
8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events
early in life with what condition in teenagers?
9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
10. Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle this week was the result of
whose unexpected resignation?
After completing the round, please decode the rot13: Ba gur dhrfgvba
eryngvat gb Qnzvra Yrjvf, vs lbh bayl tnir gur ynfg anzr nf nafjre,
gur svefg anzr vf nyfb erdhverq, fb cyrnfr tb onpx naq fhccyl vg.
* Game 1½ (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
The original game for 2019-01-28 showed some very un-Canadian
behavior when several teams wimped out of attending during a
blizzard. The Cellar Rats decided to cancel the game outright,
so that left them with an unused current-events round, which they
have allowed me to present here. (This also means that Game 9
will be the last game of the regular season.)
1. This man who played for 12 years with the Blue Jays, and died
at age 40 in a plane crash, was voted into the Baseball Hall
of Fame this week. Who was he?
2. For the third time in 4 years, which Raptors forward was
selected as a starter in next month's All-Star Game in Charlotte,
North Carolina?
3. Union Station this week opened a gigantic pergola / art exhibit
called "The Transformation". Its floral-themed art was created
by Canadian students and instructors from what university?
4. Brandon Truaxe died this week at age 40. He was founder of
a controversial cosmetic company. Calling itself the "abnormal
beauty company", it produced the Ordinary Beauty brand. What is
the short name of the company?
5. The 2019 Canada Food Guide was announced this week, suggesting
that Canadians consume more brightly-colored vegetables and
less of two food groups. Name *either one* of those two groups.
6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour"
-- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category?
7. Which Omaha First Nations elder (whose name should be familiar
to Torontonians) was involved in a highly publicized incident
with a Covington Catholic high school student in Washington DC?
8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
shut down?
* Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
old is he?
2. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent infielder Freddy
Galvis to a 1-year contract plus an option for the 2020 season.
Name *either* of the two major-league teams this 7-year veteran
and Venezuelan native has already played for. (City or team
name will do, unless it would be ambiguous.)
3. Serial killer Bruce McArthur pleaded guilty to 8 counts
of first-degree murder. The victims were mainly in their 40s.
Many of them had ties to the "gay village" and were of descent
from one of two geographical areas. Name *either one* of
these areas.
4. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says that airplanes
using Toronto Pearson Airport are at risk of potentially
catastrophic collisions. Why?
5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a
tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths?
6. Toronto's heavy snowstorm last Monday was attributed to what
weather system named for the province where it most often occurs?
7. The sole remaining brewery offering buck-a-beer announced it
will be available only on holiday long weekends in 2019.
What is the name of the brewery that makes this beer?
8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second
year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list?
9. Hazel McCallion has turned down an appointment as special advisor
to Doug Ford, originally announced with a salary of $150,000.
On what subject was she going to be special advisor?
10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
17 years, from what country?
--
Mark Brader | "Next time I will proofread my before sending it out. ;-)"
Toronto | --Kevin Rushforth
m...@vex.net | "What? What!? Proofread your what??!!!" --Larry Smith
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Blum
Feb 8, 2019, 7:00:10 PM2/8/19
to
Mark Brader <m...@vex.net> wrote:
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
wolf
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
> 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
> 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
> 5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing
> for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not?
> 6. Damien Lewis, start of TV's "Billions" and "Heartland", will
> also be starring as what well-known Torontonian in a movie to
> debut at South by Southwest?
> 8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events
> early in life with what condition in teenagers?
> 9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
> * Game 1? (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
> 3. Union Station this week opened a gigantic pergola / art exhibit
> called "The Transformation". Its floral-themed art was created
> by Canadian students and instructors from what university?
> 4. Brandon Truaxe died this week at age 40. He was founder of
> a controversial cosmetic company. Calling itself the "abnormal
> beauty company", it produced the Ordinary Beauty brand. What is
> the short name of the company?
> 5. The 2019 Canada Food Guide was announced this week, suggesting
> that Canadians consume more brightly-colored vegetables and
> less of two food groups. Name *either one* of those two groups.
> 6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour"
> -- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category?
> 8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
> of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
> what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
> 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
> week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
> 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
> shut down?
> * Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
> but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
> old is he?
> 2. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent infielder Freddy
> Galvis to a 1-year contract plus an option for the 2020 season.
> Name *either* of the two major-league teams this 7-year veteran
> and Venezuelan native has already played for. (City or team
> name will do, unless it would be ambiguous.)
> 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
> 17 years, from what country?
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Dan Tilque
Feb 8, 2019, 8:55:38 PM2/8/19
to
Mark Brader wrote:
>
>
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
wolf
>
>
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
>
> 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
>
> 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
>
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
>
> 5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing
> for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not?
>
> 6. Damien Lewis, start of TV's "Billions" and "Heartland", will
> also be starring as what well-known Torontonian in a movie to
> debut at South by Southwest?
>
> 7. On Tuesday, Doug Ford's Tories announced plans to "find
> efficiencies", as they put it, in what?
>
> 8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events
> early in life with what condition in teenagers?
>
> 9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
>
> 6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour"
> -- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category?
>
> 7. Which Omaha First Nations elder (whose name should be familiar
> to Torontonians) was involved in a highly publicized incident
> with a Covington Catholic high school student in Washington DC?
>
> 8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
> of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
> what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
>
> 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
> week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
>
> 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
> shut down?
>
>
> * Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
> but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
> old is he?
--
Dan Tilque
Joshua Kreitzer
Feb 9, 2019, 1:07:10 AM2/9/19
to
m...@vex.net (Mark Brader) wrote in news:NN-dnfAZiNF8m8PBnZ2dnUU7-
d_N...@giganews.com:
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
wolf
> 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
7.0
> 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
Carol Channing
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
4th; 5th
> 9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
200
> * Game 1½ (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour"
> -- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category?
Best Animated Short
> 7. Which Omaha First Nations elder (whose name should be familiar
> to Torontonians) was involved in a highly publicized incident
> with a Covington Catholic high school student in Washington DC?
Nathan Phillips
> 8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
> of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
> what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
Guaido
> 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
> week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
Stone
> 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
> shut down?
35
> * Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
> but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
> old is he?
41
> 8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second
> year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list?
Drake; The Weeknd
> 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
> 17 years, from what country?
Afghanistan
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
d_N...@giganews.com:
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
> 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
> 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
> 9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
> * Game 1½ (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 5. The 2019 Canada Food Guide was announced this week, suggesting
> that Canadians consume more brightly-colored vegetables and
> less of two food groups. Name *either one* of those two groups.
meat
> that Canadians consume more brightly-colored vegetables and
> less of two food groups. Name *either one* of those two groups.
> 6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour"
> -- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category?
> 7. Which Omaha First Nations elder (whose name should be familiar
> to Torontonians) was involved in a highly publicized incident
> with a Covington Catholic high school student in Washington DC?
> 8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
> of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
> what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
> 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
> week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
> 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
> shut down?
> * Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
> but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
> old is he?
> 8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second
> year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list?
> 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
> 17 years, from what country?
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Erland Sommarskog
Feb 9, 2019, 5:24:23 AM2/9/19
to
Great, I've been missing them!
Out of curiousity, where in Chile was it?
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
5
> * Game 1½ (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
> week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
Stone
> 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
> shut down?
35
> * Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
> but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
> old is he?
41
> 5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a
> tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths?
Another that did not make the news here. Grenada?
> 6. Toronto's heavy snowstorm last Monday was attributed to what
> weather system named for the province where it most often occurs?
Manitoba
> 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
> 17 years, from what country?
>
Afghanistan
> 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
Nothing in the papers here, so I will have to guess: 7.3
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
Out of curiousity, where in Chile was it?
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
5
> 9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
197
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
> * Game 1½ (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
> of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
> what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
Guídado
> of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
> what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
> 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
> week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
> 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
> shut down?
> * Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
> but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
> old is he?
> 5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a
> tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths?
> 6. Toronto's heavy snowstorm last Monday was attributed to what
> weather system named for the province where it most often occurs?
> 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
> 17 years, from what country?
>
Pete Gayde
Feb 11, 2019, 4:20:31 PM2/11/19
to
> 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 that date.
>
> 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 Cellar Rats and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
> current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting of
> other rounds. For further information see my 2019-01-22 companion
> posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
Wolf
> 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 that date.
>
> 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 Cellar Rats and are
> used here by permission, but have been reformatted and may have
> been retyped and/or edited by me. The posting and tabulation of
> current-events questions is independent of the concurrent posting of
> other rounds. For further information see my 2019-01-22 companion
> posting on "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
>
>
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
>
> 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
>
> 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
>
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
>
> 5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing
> for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not?
>
> 6. Damien Lewis, start of TV's "Billions" and "Heartland", will
> also be starring as what well-known Torontonian in a movie to
> debut at South by Southwest?
>
> 7. On Tuesday, Doug Ford's Tories announced plans to "find
> efficiencies", as they put it, in what?
>
> 8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events
> early in life with what condition in teenagers?
>
> 9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
>
> 2. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent infielder Freddy
> Galvis to a 1-year contract plus an option for the 2020 season.
> Name *either* of the two major-league teams this 7-year veteran
> and Venezuelan native has already played for. (City or team
> name will do, unless it would be ambiguous.)
>
> 3. Serial killer Bruce McArthur pleaded guilty to 8 counts
> of first-degree murder. The victims were mainly in their 40s.
> Many of them had ties to the "gay village" and were of descent
> from one of two geographical areas. Name *either one* of
> these areas.
>
> 4. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says that airplanes
> using Toronto Pearson Airport are at risk of potentially
> catastrophic collisions. Why?
>
> 5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a
> tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths?
>
> 6. Toronto's heavy snowstorm last Monday was attributed to what
> weather system named for the province where it most often occurs?
>
> 7. The sole remaining brewery offering buck-a-beer announced it
> will be available only on holiday long weekends in 2019.
> What is the name of the brewery that makes this beer?
>
> 8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second
> year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list?
>
> 9. Hazel McCallion has turned down an appointment as special advisor
> to Doug Ford, originally announced with a salary of $150,000.
> On what subject was she going to be special advisor?
>
> 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
> 17 years, from what country?
>
Pete Gayde
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> 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
6.7 (accepting 6.4-7). 4 for Dan Tilque and Joshua. 3 for Pete.
2 for Dan Blum.
It was near Coquimbo:
http://static.temblor.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DYFI_map_temblor_stein_20190120_m67.jpg
> 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
Carol Channing. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Pete.
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
7th. 3 for Pete.
This is based on data for the period 2015-17. Full report at:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/happiness-report/2018/WHR_web.pdf
The top 20 for "overall happiness" are given as:
1. Finland
2. Norway
3. Denmark
4. Iceland
5. Switzerland
6. Netherlands
7. Canada
8. New Zealand
9. Sweden
10. Australia
11. Israel
12. Austria
13. Costa Rica
14. Ireland
15. Germany
16. Belgium
17. Luxembourg
18. US
19. UK
20. UAE
> 5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing
> for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not?
She is charging them with harrassment.
> 6. Damien Lewis, [star] of TV's "Billions" and "Heartland", will
This Town".) 4 for Dan Blum.
> 7. On Tuesday, Doug Ford's Tories announced plans to "find
> efficiencies", as they put it, in what?
Regional and municipal governments. (So presumably "efficiencies"
means forced amalgamations and/or forced redistricting.)
> 8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events
> early in life with what condition in teenagers?
Obesity.
> 9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
202 (accepting 197-207). 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua,
and Erland.
It was the largest defeat *ever* in the Commons for a government bill.
The opposition then moved no confidence, and May's government survived
that vote by only 325-306.
> 10. Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle this week was the result of
> whose unexpected resignation?
Scott Brison (who was president of the Treasury Board).
At the time he only resigned from cabinet, but he has subsequently
resigned his seat in Parliament as well.
> * Game 1½ (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
> The original game for 2019-01-28 showed some very un-Canadian
> behavior when several teams wimped out of attending during a
> blizzard. The Cellar Rats decided to cancel the game outright,
> so that left them with an unused current-events round, which they
> have allowed me to present here. (This also means that Game 9
> will be the last game of the regular season.)
> 1. This man who played for 12 years with the Blue Jays, and died
> at age 40 in a plane crash, was voted into the Baseball Hall
> of Fame this week. Who was he?
Roy Halladay. (Player for Toronto 1998-2009, Philadelphia 2010-2013.)
> 2. For the third time in 4 years, which Raptors forward was
> selected as a starter in next month's All-Star Game in Charlotte,
> North Carolina?
Kawhi Leonard.
> 3. Union Station this week opened a gigantic pergola / art exhibit
> called "The Transformation". Its floral-themed art was created
> by Canadian students and instructors from what university?
OCAD University.
Apparently that's its full name these days. Before it decided to
be a university, it was the Ontario College of Art & Design, hence
the acronym.
> 4. Brandon Truaxe died this week at age 40. He was founder of
> a controversial cosmetic company. Calling itself the "abnormal
> beauty company", it produced the Ordinary Beauty brand. What is
> the short name of the company?
Deciem.
> 5. The 2019 Canada Food Guide was announced this week, suggesting
> that Canadians consume more brightly-colored vegetables and
> less of two food groups. Name *either one* of those two groups.
Dairy, meat. 4 for Dan Tilque and Joshua.
> 6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour"
> -- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category?
Best Animated Short Film. 4 for Dan Blum and Joshua.
> 7. Which Omaha First Nations elder (whose name should be familiar
> to Torontonians) was involved in a highly publicized incident
> with a Covington Catholic high school student in Washington DC?
Nathan Phillips. (Namesake of Toronto's mayor from 1955 to 1962.)
4 for Joshua.
> 8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
> of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
> what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
Juan Guaidó. (Juan Gerardo Guaidó Márquez.) 4 for Joshua.
3 for Dan Blum and Erland.
> 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
> week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
Roger Stone. 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, and Erland.
> 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
> shut down?
35 (accepting 34-36). 4 for Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Erland.
> * Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
> but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
> old is he?
41 (accepting 40-42). 4 for Dan Blum, Joshua, Erland, and Pete.
> 2. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent infielder Freddy
> Galvis to a 1-year contract plus an option for the 2020 season.
> Name *either* of the two major-league teams this 7-year veteran
> and Venezuelan native has already played for. (City or team
> name will do, unless it would be ambiguous.)
Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres.
> 3. Serial killer Bruce McArthur pleaded guilty to 8 counts
> of first-degree murder. The victims were mainly in their 40s.
> Many of them had ties to the "gay village" and were of descent
> from one of two geographical areas. Name *either one* of
> these areas.
South Asian, Middle Eastern.
> 4. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says that airplanes
> using Toronto Pearson Airport are at risk of potentially
> catastrophic collisions. Why?
An unusual layout with two parallel runways connected by short
taxiways. (Any reference to the runway or taxiway layout was
sufficient.)
> 5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a
> tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths?
Cuba.
> 6. Toronto's heavy snowstorm last Monday was attributed to what
> weather system named for the province where it most often occurs?
Alberta clipper.
> 7. The sole remaining brewery offering buck-a-beer announced it
> will be available only on holiday long weekends in 2019.
> What is the name of the brewery that makes this beer?
Cool Brewing Co.
> 8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second
> year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list?
Drake (or his real name, Aubrey Graham). 4 for Pete. 3 for Joshua.
> 9. Hazel McCallion has turned down an appointment as special advisor
> to Doug Ford, originally announced with a salary of $150,000.
> On what subject was she going to be special advisor?
Housing supply.
> 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
> 17 years, from what country?
Afghanistan. 4 for everyone -- Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua,
Erland, and Pete.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 1½ 2 TOTALS
Joshua Kreitzer 16 24 11 51
Dan Blum 18 11 8 37
Pete Gayde 14 0 12 26
Dan Tilque 12 8 4 24
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 8 23
--
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Toronto anything else I've not written."
m...@vex.net --William Goldman
> 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 that date...
> dates indicated below, and should be interpreted accordingly.
> If any answers have changed due to newer news, you are still
> For further information see my 2019-01-22 companion posting on
> "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
Wolf. 4 for Dan Blum, Dan Tilque, Joshua, and Pete.
> "Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".
> * Game 1 (2019-01-21), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. There was a lunar eclipse starting yesterday which is being
> described as a super blood moon -- associated with what animal?
> 2. There was an earthquake in Chile on Saturday night. Within 0.3,
> what was its magnitude on the Richter scale?
2 for Dan Blum.
It was near Coquimbo:
http://static.temblor.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DYFI_map_temblor_stein_20190120_m67.jpg
> 3. A Broadway legend died on Tuesday at the age of 97. Who?
> 4. The World Happiness Report listed Canada among the top 10
> happiest countries in the world. What was its rank, exactly?
This is based on data for the period 2015-17. Full report at:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/happiness-report/2018/WHR_web.pdf
The top 20 for "overall happiness" are given as:
1. Finland
2. Norway
3. Denmark
4. Iceland
5. Switzerland
6. Netherlands
7. Canada
8. New Zealand
9. Sweden
10. Australia
11. Israel
12. Austria
13. Costa Rica
14. Ireland
15. Germany
16. Belgium
17. Luxembourg
18. US
19. UK
20. UAE
> 5. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries is not racing
> for Bobsleigh Canada this year. Why not?
> 6. Damien Lewis, [star] of TV's "Billions" and "Heartland", will
> also be starring as what well-known Torontonian in a movie to
> debut at South by Southwest?
Rob Ford. (Both names required. The movie is to be called "Run
> debut at South by Southwest?
This Town".) 4 for Dan Blum.
> 7. On Tuesday, Doug Ford's Tories announced plans to "find
> efficiencies", as they put it, in what?
means forced amalgamations and/or forced redistricting.)
> 8. A study was reported this week that linked traumatic events
> early in life with what condition in teenagers?
> 9. British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a major setback
> when her plan for an agreement governing Britain's departure
> from the EU was voted down in the House of Commons -- by a
> margin of 432 votes to how many, within 5?
and Erland.
It was the largest defeat *ever* in the Commons for a government bill.
The opposition then moved no confidence, and May's government survived
that vote by only 325-306.
> 10. Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle this week was the result of
> whose unexpected resignation?
At the time he only resigned from cabinet, but he has subsequently
resigned his seat in Parliament as well.
> * Game 1½ (2019-01-28), Round 1 - Current Events
> The original game for 2019-01-28 showed some very un-Canadian
> behavior when several teams wimped out of attending during a
> blizzard. The Cellar Rats decided to cancel the game outright,
> so that left them with an unused current-events round, which they
> have allowed me to present here. (This also means that Game 9
> will be the last game of the regular season.)
> 1. This man who played for 12 years with the Blue Jays, and died
> at age 40 in a plane crash, was voted into the Baseball Hall
> of Fame this week. Who was he?
> 2. For the third time in 4 years, which Raptors forward was
> selected as a starter in next month's All-Star Game in Charlotte,
> North Carolina?
> 3. Union Station this week opened a gigantic pergola / art exhibit
> called "The Transformation". Its floral-themed art was created
> by Canadian students and instructors from what university?
Apparently that's its full name these days. Before it decided to
be a university, it was the Ontario College of Art & Design, hence
the acronym.
> 4. Brandon Truaxe died this week at age 40. He was founder of
> a controversial cosmetic company. Calling itself the "abnormal
> beauty company", it produced the Ordinary Beauty brand. What is
> the short name of the company?
> 5. The 2019 Canada Food Guide was announced this week, suggesting
> that Canadians consume more brightly-colored vegetables and
> less of two food groups. Name *either one* of those two groups.
> 6. Three Canadian films -- "Bao", "Weekends", and "Animal Behaviour"
> -- are among the five nominees for which Oscar category?
> 7. Which Omaha First Nations elder (whose name should be familiar
> to Torontonians) was involved in a highly publicized incident
> with a Covington Catholic high school student in Washington DC?
4 for Joshua.
> 8. Venezuela has erupted into state of a near civil war. The leader
> of the opposition is claiming to be the rightful leader due to
> what his side calls an illegitimate election. What is his name?
3 for Dan Blum and Erland.
> 9. Which long-time Trump associate and supporter was arrested this
> week at his Florida home at gunpoint at 6 AM?
> 10. Within 1 day, for how many days was the American government
> shut down?
> * Game 2 (2019-02-04), Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Tom Brady is widely considered to be the best quarterback ever,
> but he is not as good as he used to be. Within 1 year, how
> old is he?
> 2. The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent infielder Freddy
> Galvis to a 1-year contract plus an option for the 2020 season.
> Name *either* of the two major-league teams this 7-year veteran
> and Venezuelan native has already played for. (City or team
> name will do, unless it would be ambiguous.)
> 3. Serial killer Bruce McArthur pleaded guilty to 8 counts
> of first-degree murder. The victims were mainly in their 40s.
> Many of them had ties to the "gay village" and were of descent
> from one of two geographical areas. Name *either one* of
> these areas.
> 4. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says that airplanes
> using Toronto Pearson Airport are at risk of potentially
> catastrophic collisions. Why?
taxiways. (Any reference to the runway or taxiway layout was
sufficient.)
> 5. The capital city of *what Caribbean island* was hit with a
> tornado last week, resulting in 3 deaths?
> 6. Toronto's heavy snowstorm last Monday was attributed to what
> weather system named for the province where it most often occurs?
> 7. The sole remaining brewery offering buck-a-beer announced it
> will be available only on holiday long weekends in 2019.
> What is the name of the brewery that makes this beer?
> 8. Juno award nominations were announced on Tuesday. For the second
> year in a row, which Canadian rap superstar was not on the list?
> 9. Hazel McCallion has turned down an appointment as special advisor
> to Doug Ford, originally announced with a salary of $150,000.
> On what subject was she going to be special advisor?
> 10. The US announced a deal for the withdrawal of troops, after
> 17 years, from what country?
Erland, and Pete.
Scores, if there are no errors:
GAMES-> 1 1½ 2 TOTALS
Joshua Kreitzer 16 24 11 51
Dan Blum 18 11 8 37
Pete Gayde 14 0 12 26
Dan Tilque 12 8 4 24
Erland Sommarskog 4 11 8 23
--
Mark Brader "I would love to make it, more than
Toronto anything else I've not written."
m...@vex.net --William Goldman
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