QFTCICR Current Events 3-4
Mark Brader
indicated below, and refer to current events of approximately one
week preceding those dates. They should be interpreted accordingly;
if it matters, you are expected to give the answers that were
then correct.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days. For further information see
my November 25 companion posting on "Cellar Rats Questions from
the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCICR)".
All questions were written by members of the Cellar Rats team and
are used here by permission, but have been retyped and may have
been edited by me.
* Game 3 (played 2009-10-19) - Round 1 - Current Events
1. Manitoba's NDP chose a new premier last weekend. Who is he?
2. And who is the outgoing premier of Manitoba?
3. Michael Jackson's posthumous album "This is It" featured a
song of the same name, originally claimed as a Michael Jackson
original. Who actually co-wrote the song? First and last
name required.
4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
5. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index closed
above a level not seen for over a year. What level was
crossed?
6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
7. Until yesterday, the ROM had an exhibit drawing lineups.
What was on display?
8. The Ontario Science Centre has a show on with authentic whole
plastinated human bodies. Provide either the complete name
of the originator attached to the show, or the general title
of the show, or the specific show name.
9. Theo Fleury launched his tell-all book of sexual abuse in
hockey, "Playing with Fire". Who does he claim was his
abuser?
10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
* Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
(i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
2. The Olympic torch was lit in Greece last week only hours
before the death of the man behind Vancouver's successful
2010 Olympic bid. Name him.
3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
10 of their patents?
4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
(Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
5. Which 48-year-old Hollywood actor, famous for his part in a
long-running TV show, was awarded an honorary doctorate in
law at York University, in recognition of his efforts to
promote sustainable living?
6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
for?
7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
last week? Within $500,000,000 and rounded to the nearest
multiple of $100,000,000, what is the projected deficit?
8. Last week was Waste Reduction Week, but Toronto had to
announce that it would not meet its target to divert waste
from landfill without incinerating. The diversion target
was what percentage, to be achieved by the end of 2010?
9. Last week was the 40th anniversary of the explosion and fire
on a Canadian Navy ship in which 9 died. Name the ship.
10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
What city was runner-up in this competition?
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "Asps. Very dangerous. You go first."
m...@vex.net -- Raiders of the Lost Ark
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Marc Dashevsky
> * Game 3 (played 2009-10-19) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Manitoba's NDP chose a new premier last weekend. Who is he?
>
> 2. And who is the outgoing premier of Manitoba?
>
> 3. Michael Jackson's posthumous album "This is It" featured a
> song of the same name, originally claimed as a Michael Jackson
> original. Who actually co-wrote the song? First and last
> name required.
>
> 4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
> 5. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index closed
> above a level not seen for over a year. What level was
> crossed?
10,000
> 6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
> Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
>
> 7. Until yesterday, the ROM had an exhibit drawing lineups.
> What was on display?
>
> 8. The Ontario Science Centre has a show on with authentic whole
> plastinated human bodies. Provide either the complete name
> of the originator attached to the show, or the general title
> of the show, or the specific show name.
>
> 9. Theo Fleury launched his tell-all book of sexual abuse in
> hockey, "Playing with Fire". Who does he claim was his
> abuser?
>
> 10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
> mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
>
>
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
> a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
> (i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
Soupy Sales
> 2. The Olympic torch was lit in Greece last week only hours
> before the death of the man behind Vancouver's successful
> 2010 Olympic bid. Name him.
>
> 3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
> 10 of their patents?
Apple
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
> it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
> (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
34
> 5. Which 48-year-old Hollywood actor, famous for his part in a
> long-running TV show, was awarded an honorary doctorate in
> law at York University, in recognition of his efforts to
> promote sustainable living?
>
> 6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
> protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
> for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
> 7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
> last week? Within $500,000,000 and rounded to the nearest
> multiple of $100,000,000, what is the projected deficit?
>
> 8. Last week was Waste Reduction Week, but Toronto had to
> announce that it would not meet its target to divert waste
> from landfill without incinerating. The diversion target
> was what percentage, to be achieved by the end of 2010?
>
> 9. Last week was the 40th anniversary of the explosion and fire
> on a Canadian Navy ship in which 9 died. Name the ship.
>
> 10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
> What city was runner-up in this competition?
--
Go to http://MarcDashevsky.com to send me e-mail.
Rob Parker
>
> 1. Manitoba's NDP chose a new premier last weekend. Who is he?
>
> 2. And who is the outgoing premier of Manitoba?
>
> 3. Michael Jackson's posthumous album "This is It" featured a
> song of the same name, originally claimed as a Michael Jackson
> original. Who actually co-wrote the song? First and last
> name required.
>
> 4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
She wants/needs more money ;-)
> 5. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index closed
> above a level not seen for over a year. What level was
> crossed?
10,000
> 6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
> Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
$117
> 7. Until yesterday, the ROM had an exhibit drawing lineups.
> What was on display?
>
> 8. The Ontario Science Centre has a show on with authentic whole
> plastinated human bodies. Provide either the complete name
> of the originator attached to the show, or the general title
> of the show, or the specific show name.
>
> 9. Theo Fleury launched his tell-all book of sexual abuse in
> hockey, "Playing with Fire". Who does he claim was his
> abuser?
>
> 10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
> mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
>
>
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
> a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
> (i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
>
> 2. The Olympic torch was lit in Greece last week only hours
> before the death of the man behind Vancouver's successful
> 2010 Olympic bid. Name him.
>
> 3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
> 10 of their patents?
>
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
> it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
> (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
33 months
> 5. Which 48-year-old Hollywood actor, famous for his part in a
> long-running TV show, was awarded an honorary doctorate in
> law at York University, in recognition of his efforts to
> promote sustainable living?
>
> 6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
> protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
> for?
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals
> 7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
> last week? Within $500,000,000 and rounded to the nearest
> multiple of $100,000,000, what is the projected deficit?
$1,800,000,000
> 8. Last week was Waste Reduction Week, but Toronto had to
> announce that it would not meet its target to divert waste
> from landfill without incinerating. The diversion target
> was what percentage, to be achieved by the end of 2010?
30%
> 9. Last week was the 40th anniversary of the explosion and fire
> on a Canadian Navy ship in which 9 died. Name the ship.
>
> 10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
> What city was runner-up in this competition?
Rob
swp
> * Game 3 (played 2009-10-19) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Manitoba's NDP chose a new premier last weekend. Who is he?
>
> 2. And who is the outgoing premier of Manitoba?
>
2. gary doer
3. paul anka
4. copyright infringement
5. 10,000
6. $100
7. ah ... please tell me I'm wrong, but wasn't it "housepaint" or
something close to that? they actually made it a feature story on the
local news in Philadelphia over the summer on a slow news day
8. i sing the body electric (yeah, wrong, but I like my title better)
9. had to be a former coach, no idea which one
10. a meteorite
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
1. soupy sales
2. mark brader (one of these days this will be a correct answer)
3. apple
4. 35
5. woody harrelson
6. people for the ethical treatment of animals (who don't like it when
I point out that the blowhole is the tastiest part of the dolphin)
7. $25,300,000,000
8. 70 (I am surprised you didn't allow for a range on this one)
9. edmund fitzgerald (ok, so it was on the radio when I started
reading this. shoot me.)
10. san francisco, stockholm
swp, who is playing for fun and hopes that others will do the same by
entering Mark's rare entries contest and beating me resoundingly.
Joshua Kreitzer
>
> song of the same name, originally claimed as a Michael Jackson
> original. Who actually co-wrote the song? First and last
> name required.
Paul Anka
> 4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
Failure to pay royalties on her CDs sold in the stores (?)
> 5. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index closed
> above a level not seen for over a year. What level was
> crossed?
10,000
> 6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
> Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
$5; $15.01
>
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
> a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
> (i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
Soupy Sales
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
> it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
> (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
2 years; 2 years and 9 months
> 6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
> protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
> for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
> 7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
> last week? Within $500,000,000 and rounded to the nearest
> multiple of $100,000,000, what is the projected deficit?
$500 million; $1.6 billion
> 8. Last week was Waste Reduction Week, but Toronto had to
> announce that it would not meet its target to divert waste
> from landfill without incinerating. The diversion target
> was what percentage, to be achieved by the end of 2010?
60%; 70%
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Mark Brader
confused by the typo in the second question 4, feel free to respond to
this posting with a new answer just to that question.
See my original posting in the thread for general explanations.
*how long* has it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched
Erland Sommarskog
> 4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
Their coffee is awful?
> 10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
> mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
Hail?
> 3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
> 10 of their patents?
Google?
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
> it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
> (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
35
> 10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
> What city was runner-up in this competition?
It sure wasn't Moscow. Hm, Madrid?
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Peter Smyth
"Mark Brader" <m...@vex.net> wrote in message
news:E-SdnXAajJFpfIzW...@vex.net...
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on the dates
> indicated below, and refer to current events of approximately one
> week preceding those dates. They should be interpreted accordingly;
> if it matters, you are expected to give the answers that were
> then correct.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days. For further information see
> my November 25 companion posting on "Cellar Rats Questions from
> the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCICR)".
>
> All questions were written by members of the Cellar Rats team and
> are used here by permission, but have been retyped and may have
> been edited by me.
>
>
> * Game 3 (played 2009-10-19) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Manitoba's NDP chose a new premier last weekend. Who is he?
>
> 2. And who is the outgoing premier of Manitoba?
>
> 3. Michael Jackson's posthumous album "This is It" featured a
> song of the same name, originally claimed as a Michael Jackson
> original. Who actually co-wrote the song? First and last
> name required.
Paul Anka
> 4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
Using her music in an advert
> 5. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index closed
> above a level not seen for over a year. What level was
> crossed?
10000
> 6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
> Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
$50
> 7. Until yesterday, the ROM had an exhibit drawing lineups.
> What was on display?
>
> 8. The Ontario Science Centre has a show on with authentic whole
> plastinated human bodies. Provide either the complete name
> of the originator attached to the show, or the general title
> of the show, or the specific show name.
Body Worlds
> 9. Theo Fleury launched his tell-all book of sexual abuse in
> hockey, "Playing with Fire". Who does he claim was his
> abuser?
>
> 10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
> mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
Meteorite, Ice from airplane toilet
>
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
> a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
> (i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
>
> 2. The Olympic torch was lit in Greece last week only hours
> before the death of the man behind Vancouver's successful
> 2010 Olympic bid. Name him.
>
> 3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
> 10 of their patents?
>
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
> it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
> (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
72, 81
> 5. Which 48-year-old Hollywood actor, famous for his part in a
> long-running TV show, was awarded an honorary doctorate in
> law at York University, in recognition of his efforts to
> promote sustainable living?
>
> 6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
> protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
> for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
> 7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
> last week? Within $500,000,000 and rounded to the nearest
> multiple of $100,000,000, what is the projected deficit?
$8.3bn, $9.4bn
> 8. Last week was Waste Reduction Week, but Toronto had to
> announce that it would not meet its target to divert waste
> from landfill without incinerating. The diversion target
> was what percentage, to be achieved by the end of 2010?
50%, 60%
> 9. Last week was the 40th anniversary of the explosion and fire
> on a Canadian Navy ship in which 9 died. Name the ship.
>
> 10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
> What city was runner-up in this competition?
Peter Smyth
bootboy
> * Game 3 (played 2009-10-19) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. Manitoba's NDP chose a new premier last weekend. Who is he?
>
> 2. And who is the outgoing premier of Manitoba?
>
> 3. Michael Jackson's posthumous album "This is It" featured a
> song of the same name, originally claimed as a Michael Jackson
> original. Who actually co-wrote the song? First and last
> name required.
> 4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
For calling themselves a Coffee Shop?
>
> 5. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index closed
> above a level not seen for over a year. What level was
> crossed?
>
> 6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
> Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
$5
> 7. Until yesterday, the ROM had an exhibit drawing lineups.
> What was on display?
>
> 8. The Ontario Science Centre has a show on with authentic whole
> plastinated human bodies. Provide either the complete name
> of the originator attached to the show, or the general title
> of the show, or the specific show name.
Body Worlds
> 9. Theo Fleury launched his tell-all book of sexual abuse in
> hockey, "Playing with Fire". Who does he claim was his
> abuser?
>
> 10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
> mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
A meteorite?
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
> a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
> (i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
>
> 2. The Olympic torch was lit in Greece last week only hours
> before the death of the man behind Vancouver's successful
> 2010 Olympic bid. Name him.
>
> 3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
> 10 of their patents?
Apple
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
> it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
> (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
32
> 5. Which 48-year-old Hollywood actor, famous for his part in a
> long-running TV show, was awarded an honorary doctorate in
> law at York University, in recognition of his efforts to
> promote sustainable living?
Woody Harrelson
> 6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
> protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
> for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
> 7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
swp
> > 10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
> > What city was runner-up in this competition?
>
> It sure wasn't Moscow. Hm, Madrid?
>
> --
> Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
sorry, but this is only funny coming from you. enjoy the parade. :-)
swp
Ruth and Pete
10,000
>
> 6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
> Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
$25
>
> 7. Until yesterday, the ROM had an exhibit drawing lineups.
> What was on display?
>
> 8. The Ontario Science Centre has a show on with authentic whole
> plastinated human bodies. Provide either the complete name
> of the originator attached to the show, or the general title
> of the show, or the specific show name.
Body Worlds
>
> 9. Theo Fleury launched his tell-all book of sexual abuse in
> hockey, "Playing with Fire". Who does he claim was his
> abuser?
His Junior Hockey coach
>
> 10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
> mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
>
>
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
>
> 1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
> a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
> (i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
Soupy Sales
>
> 2. The Olympic torch was lit in Greece last week only hours
> before the death of the man behind Vancouver's successful
> 2010 Olympic bid. Name him.
>
> 3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
> 10 of their patents?
Motorola
>
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
> it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
> (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
48 months; 53 months
>
> 5. Which 48-year-old Hollywood actor, famous for his part in a
> long-running TV show, was awarded an honorary doctorate in
> law at York University, in recognition of his efforts to
> promote sustainable living?
>
> 6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
> protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
> for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
>
> 7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
> last week? Within $500,000,000 and rounded to the nearest
> multiple of $100,000,000, what is the projected deficit?
$1,500,000,000
>
> 8. Last week was Waste Reduction Week, but Toronto had to
> announce that it would not meet its target to divert waste
> from landfill without incinerating. The diversion target
> was what percentage, to be achieved by the end of 2010?
>
> 9. Last week was the 40th anniversary of the explosion and fire
> on a Canadian Navy ship in which 9 died. Name the ship.
>
> 10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
> What city was runner-up in this competition?
Amsterdam
>
> --
> Mark Brader, Toronto "Asps. Very dangerous. You go first."
> m...@vex.net -- Raiders of the Lost Ark
>
> My text in this article is in the public domain.
Pete
Dan Blum
> * Game 3 (played 2009-10-19) - Round 1 - Current Events
> 3. Michael Jackson's posthumous album "This is It" featured a
> song of the same name, originally claimed as a Michael Jackson
> original. Who actually co-wrote the song? First and last
> name required.
Paul Anka
> 4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
For using one of her songs in an ad without permission
> 5. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index closed
> above a level not seen for over a year. What level was
> crossed?
10,000
> 6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
> Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
$25; $50
> 8. The Ontario Science Centre has a show on with authentic whole
> plastinated human bodies. Provide either the complete name
> of the originator attached to the show, or the general title
> of the show, or the specific show name.
Lifeworks
> 10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
> mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
A meteorite
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
> a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
> (i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
Soupy Sales
> 3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
> 10 of their patents?
Apple
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months, has
> it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched worldwide?
> (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
75
> 5. Which 48-year-old Hollywood actor, famous for his part in a
> long-running TV show, was awarded an honorary doctorate in
> law at York University, in recognition of his efforts to
> promote sustainable living?
Woody Harrelson
> 6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
> protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
> for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
> 7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
> last week? Within $500,000,000 and rounded to the nearest
> multiple of $100,000,000, what is the projected deficit?
$23,600,000; $37,200,000
> 8. Last week was Waste Reduction Week, but Toronto had to
> announce that it would not meet its target to divert waste
> from landfill without incinerating. The diversion target
> was what percentage, to be achieved by the end of 2010?
25; 35
> 10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
> What city was runner-up in this competition?
London; Amsterdam
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Mark Brader
> indicated below, and refer to current events of approximately one
> my November 25 companion posting on "Cellar Rats Questions from
> the Canadian Inquisition (QFTCICR)".
> * Game 3 (played 2009-10-19) - Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. Manitoba's NDP chose a new premier last weekend. Who is he?
Greg Selinger.
> 2. And who is the outgoing premier of Manitoba?
Gary Doer. 4 for Stephen.
> 3. Michael Jackson's posthumous album "This is It" featured a
> song of the same name, originally claimed as a Michael Jackson
> original. Who actually co-wrote the song? First and last
> name required.
Paul Anka. 4 for Stephen, Joshua, Peter, "bootboy" (hereafter Boot
unless he cares to identify himself), and Dan.
> 4. Why is Carly Simon suing Starbucks?
For inadequately promoting her last album, "This Kind of Love".
> 5. Last week the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index closed
> above a level not seen for over a year. What level was
> crossed?
10,000. 4 for Marc, Rob, Stephen, Joshua, Peter, Pete, and Dan.
> 6. The TTC raised fines for various offenses last week.
> Within $5, what is the fine for putting your feet on a seat?
$195 (accepting $190-200). Everybody guessed low.
> 7. Until yesterday, the ROM had an exhibit drawing lineups.
> What was on display?
The oldest known parchment of the Ten Commandments.
> 8. The Ontario Science Centre has a show on with authentic whole
> plastinated human bodies. Provide either the complete name
> of the originator attached to the show, or the general title
> of the show, or the specific show name.
Gunther Von Hagens, "Body Worlds", "The Story of the Heart".
4 for Peter, Boot, and Pete.
> 9. Theo Fleury launched his tell-all book of sexual abuse in
> hockey, "Playing with Fire". Who does he claim was his
> abuser?
Graham James. He was indeed Fleury's junior hockey coach, but the
name was required.
> 10. A Grimsby family had the window of its SUV smashed,
> mystifying the police. What broke the windshield?
A meteorite fragment. 4 for Stephen, Boot, and Dan. 3 for Peter.
How many of you were guessing?
> * Game 4 (played 2009-10-26) - Round 1 - Current Events
> 1. An American comedian/actor died last week at age 83. He had
> a successful kids' TV show and was famous for being "pied"
> (i.e. hit with a pie), he claimed 20,000 times. Who was he?
Soupy Sales (Milton Supman). 4 for Marc, Stephen, Joshua, Pete,
and Dan.
> 2. The Olympic torch was lit in Greece last week only hours
> before the death of the man behind Vancouver's successful
> 2010 Olympic bid. Name him.
Jack Poole.
> 3. Who is Nokia suing in US federal court for infringement of
> 10 of their patents?
Apple Inc. 4 for Marc, Stephen, Boot, and Dan.
> 4. Microsoft's latest operating system, 7, hit stores last week.
> To the nearest whole month and within a margin of 4 months,
> *how long* has it been since Vista, their last OS, was launched
> worldwide? (Remember, this means as of the date shown above.)
33 months (accepting 29-37). 4 for Marc, Rob, Stephen, Erland,
and Boot. 2 for Joshua.
> 5. Which 48-year-old Hollywood actor, famous for his part in a
> long-running TV show, was awarded an honorary doctorate in
> law at York University, in recognition of his efforts to
> promote sustainable living?
Woody Harrelson. 4 for Stephen, Boot, and Dan.
> 6. Pamela Anderson was in town last week to support PETA
> protesting the Canadian seal hunt. What is PETA an acronym
> for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. I did not insist on the
"the". 4 for Marc, Rob, Stephen, Joshua, Peter, Boot, Pete, and Dan.
> 7. The provincial budget deficit for 2009-10 was announced
> last week? Within $500,000,000 and rounded to the nearest
> multiple of $100,000,000, what is the projected deficit?
$24,700,000,000 (accepting $24,200,000,000 to $25,200,000,000).
4 for Stephen. Dan guessed too high *and* too low; everyone else
went low.
> 8. Last week was Waste Reduction Week, but Toronto had to
> announce that it would not meet its target to divert waste
> from landfill without incinerating. The diversion target
> was what percentage, to be achieved by the end of 2010?
70%. 4 for Stephen. 2 for Joshua.
> 9. Last week was the 40th anniversary of the explosion and fire
> on a Canadian Navy ship in which 9 died. Name the ship.
HMCS Kootenay.
> 10. Toronto will host the World Pride 2014 celebrations.
> What city was runner-up in this competition?
Stockholm. 2 for Stephen.
Scores, if there are no errors:
1 2 3 4 TOTAL
Stephen Perry -- -- 16 30 46
Dan Blum -- -- 12 16 28
"bootboy" -- -- 12 16 28
Marc Dashevsky 12 8 4 16 20
Joshua Kreitzer 12 15 8 12 20
Peter Smyth 12 10 15 4 19
Pete Gayde -- -- 8 8 16
Rob Parker 4 0 4 8 12
Erland Sommarskog 4 4 0 4 4
As I said before, this game will consist of 10 current events
rounds (ending with the one to be played next week) in five sets
of two. Your best 8 scores will count, and starting with the
next set I'll begin dropping your two worst scores.
--
Mark Brader | "The race is not always to the swift,
Toronto | nor the battle to the strong --
m...@vex.net | but that is the way to bet it." --Damon Runyon