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Dan Tilque
May 12, 2016, 6:01:55 PM5/12/16
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Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will run
until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
alphabetic order.
1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
New Mexico. (1887-1986)
2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
victories. (1956- )
4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
Roof". (1911-1983)
5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
"Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
(1954- )
Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
biological compounds.
8. Vitamin B12
9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
10. Chlorophyll
--
Dan Tilque
until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
alphabetic order.
1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
New Mexico. (1887-1986)
2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
victories. (1956- )
4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
Roof". (1911-1983)
5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
"Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
(1954- )
Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
biological compounds.
8. Vitamin B12
9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
10. Chlorophyll
--
Dan Tilque
Peter Smyth
May 12, 2016, 6:14:33 PM5/12/16
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Dan Tilque wrote:
> Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will
> run until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help
> with the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is
> in alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism".
> Best known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her
> work in New Mexico. (1887-1986)
Georgia Brown
> Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will
> run until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help
> with the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is
> in alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism".
> Best known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her
> work in New Mexico. (1887-1986)
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional
> character who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that
> nickname, not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
Minnesota Fats
> character who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that
> nickname, not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for
> the San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
Joe Montana
> the San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
Tennessee Williams
> Roof". (1911-1983)
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most
> famous composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
John Vermont
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most
> famous composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's
> doubles in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others.
> (1945- )
Virginia Wade
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's
> doubles in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others.
> (1945- )
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989);
> Best Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve
> Biko in "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin
> "Hurricane" Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in
> "Flight" (2012). (1954- )
Denzel Washington
> Best Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve
> Biko in "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin
> "Hurricane" Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in
> "Flight" (2012). (1954- )
>
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
Magnesium
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
Selenium
> 10. Chlorophyll
Beryllium
Peter SMyth
Chris F.A. Johnson
May 12, 2016, 7:08:02 PM5/12/16
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On 2016-05-12, Dan Tilque wrote:
> Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will run
> until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
> the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
Georgia O'Keeffe
> Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will run
> until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
> the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
> 10. Chlorophyll
Magnesium
--
Chris F.A. Johnson
Dan Blum
May 12, 2016, 7:16:46 PM5/12/16
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Dan Tilque <dti...@frontier.com> wrote:
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
Georgia O'Keefe
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
> 8. Vitamin B12
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
> 10. Chlorophyll
copper
--
_______________________________________________________________________
Dan Blum to...@panix.com
"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Calvin
May 12, 2016, 11:37:56 PM5/12/16
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On Friday, May 13, 2016 at 8:01:55 AM UTC+10, Dan Tilque wrote:
> Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will run
> until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
> the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
Georgia O'Keefe
> Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will run
> until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
> the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
> 10. Chlorophyll
Aluminium?
cheers,
calvin
Mark Brader
May 13, 2016, 12:05:33 AM5/13/16
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Dan Tilque:
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
Minnesota Fats was the fictional character. I thought the real person,
Ralph Wanderone, was New York Fats, but that doesn't fit the alphabetical
pattern, so I'll go with Minnesota Fats here.
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
Joe Montana.
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
Tennessee Williams.
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
Well, unless I've missed something it has to be Texas, Utah, or Vermont.
I'll go with Texas Texas.
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
Was she a member of the Wibblies, then? :-)
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
Virginia Johnson.
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
Denzel Washington.
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
Cobalt.
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
Copper.
> 10. Chlorophyll
Magnesium.
--
Mark Brader "Doing the wrong thing is worse than doing nothing."
Toronto "Doing *anything* is worse than doing nothing!"
m...@vex.net -- Lynn & Jay: YES, PRIME MINISTER
My text in this article is in the public domain.
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
Georgia O'Keeffe.
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
Ralph Wanderone, was New York Fats, but that doesn't fit the alphabetical
pattern, so I'll go with Minnesota Fats here.
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
I'll go with Texas Texas.
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
> 10. Chlorophyll
Magnesium.
--
Mark Brader "Doing the wrong thing is worse than doing nothing."
Toronto "Doing *anything* is worse than doing nothing!"
m...@vex.net -- Lynn & Jay: YES, PRIME MINISTER
My text in this article is in the public domain.
Dan Tilque
May 13, 2016, 12:54:25 AM5/13/16
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Mark Brader wrote:
>> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
>> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
>> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
>
> Minnesota Fats was the fictional character. I thought the real person,
> Ralph Wanderone, was New York Fats, but that doesn't fit the alphabetical
> pattern, so I'll go with Minnesota Fats here.
Rudolf Walderone had several nicknames, among them New York Fats. When
>> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
>> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
>> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
>
> Minnesota Fats was the fictional character. I thought the real person,
> Ralph Wanderone, was New York Fats, but that doesn't fit the alphabetical
> pattern, so I'll go with Minnesota Fats here.
"The Hustler" came out in 1961, Walderone claimed he was the basis of
the character and started calling himself Minnesota Fats to cash in on
the fame. Walter Tevis, the author of the book, denied it, but that
didn't stop him. In fact, Walderone even threatened to sue Tevis and
20th Century Fox about it.
I had to go with one or the other for this quiz, so I chose the better
known name.
--
Dan Tilque
Mark Brader
May 13, 2016, 3:42:41 AM5/13/16
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Dan Tilque:
> Rudolf Walderone
Well, I was close.
> had several nicknames, among them New York Fats. When
> "The Hustler" came out in 1961, Walderone claimed he was the basis of
> the character and started calling himself Minnesota Fats to cash in...
Ah. Thanks.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "For want of a bit the loop was lost..."
m...@vex.net -- Steve Summit
> Rudolf Walderone
Well, I was close.
> had several nicknames, among them New York Fats. When
> "The Hustler" came out in 1961, Walderone claimed he was the basis of
Ah. Thanks.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "For want of a bit the loop was lost..."
m...@vex.net -- Steve Summit
Marc Dashevsky
May 13, 2016, 9:30:04 AM5/13/16
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In article <nh2u9u$fri$1...@dont-email.me>, dti...@frontier.com says...
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
Minnesota Fats
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
Joe Montana
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
Tennesee Williams
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
Marvin Massachusetts
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
Connie Connecticut
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
Denzel Washington
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
>
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
iron
> 10. Chlorophyll
magnesium
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Replace "usenet" with "marc" in the e-mail address.
>
> Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will run
> until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
> the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
Georgia O'Keefe
> Welcome to Rotating Quiz #220. The usual rules apply. This quiz will run
> until Tuesday, May 17, some time in the evening my time.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
> the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
>
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
> 10. Chlorophyll
magnesium
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Dan Tilque
May 18, 2016, 12:37:36 AM5/18/16
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Dan Tilque wrote:
RQ #220 is over and Mark Brader won a close one. Congratulations.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
> the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
Georgia O'Keeffe
>
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
Minnesota Fats
>
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
Joe Montana
>
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
Tennessee Williams
>
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
Utah Phillips
>
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
Virginia Wade
>
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
Denzel Washington
>
>
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
cobalt
>
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
copper
>
> 10. Chlorophyll
magnesium
Scores:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T
=======================================================
Mark Brader 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 2 17
Chris Johnson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 16
Dan Blum 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 0 15
Calvin 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 13
Marc Dashevsky 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 12
Peter Smyth 1 2 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 11
Some of you have wondered why I added the second section instead of
continuing with more state name people. Well it wasn't because there
were no more such people. It's that the familiarity of such people falls
off rather drastically after the half dozen or so most famous. Below is
a list of people I could have added, but I figured that no one would
have been able to name any of them:
Alaska Taufa :: Tongan rugby union player
California Molefe :: Botswanan sprinter
Richard Florida :: professor in urban studies at University of Toronto
Indiana Evans :: Australian actress
"Louisiana Red" (Iverson Minter) :: blues guitarist
John Maine :: American baseball player
"Mississippi Slim" (Carvel Lee Ausborn) :: country music singer
Russell Maryland :: NFL player
Emma Nevada (Wixom) :: opera singer
Texas Battle :: American actor ==or==
T. Texas Tyler (David Luke Myrick) :: country music singer
Nicolae Vermont :: Romanian artist
I could be wrong. I'm sure you'll let me know if I was.
--
Dan Tilque
RQ #220 is over and Mark Brader won a close one. Congratulations.
>
> There are two sections to this quiz and each has a theme unrelated to
> the other. For the first section, figuring out the theme may help with
> the answers, but no points. Two points for each answer.
>
>
> Section 1. You need to give both first and last names to get full
> credit; one point for each. The theme part of the name could be in
> either the first or last name. Hint: the theme part of these names is in
> alphabetic order.
>
> 1. American artist (painter), the "Mother of American modernism". Best
> known for her close-up images of flowers. She did much of her work in
> New Mexico. (1887-1986)
>
> 2. American pool hustler. Borrowed the nickname of a fictional character
> who he claimed was based on him. You only need to give that nickname,
> not the person's real name. (1913-1996)
>
> 3. American football player. Nicknamed "Joe Cool". Quarterback for the
> San Francisco 49ers, which he lead to no fewer than 4 Superbowl
> victories. (1956- )
>
> 4. American playwright. "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Cat on a Hot Tin
> Roof". (1911-1983)
>
> 5. American labor organizer and folk singer. Member of the Industrial
> Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). Wrote lots of songs about
> railroads (he was a trainhopper) as well as anti-war songs. Most famous
> composition: "Moose Turd Pie". (1935-2008)
>
> 6. British tennis player. Women's singles championships: Wibbledon in
> 1977, the US Open in 1968, Australian Open in 1972. Won women's doubles
> in 4 Grand Slam tournaments and was runner up in 6 others. (1945- )
>
> 7. American actor. Oscars: Best Supporting Actor in "Glory" (1989); Best
> Actor in "Training Day" (2001). Oscar nominations for: Steve Biko in
> "Cry Freedom" (1987), Malcolm X in "Malcolm X" (1992); Rubin "Hurricane"
> Carter in "The Hurricane" (1999); William Whitaker in "Flight" (2012).
> (1954- )
>
>
> Section 2. Metals in biology. Name the metal atom contained in these
> biological compounds.
>
> 8. Vitamin B12
>
> 9. Hemocyanin (hemoglobin analog in moluscs, arthropods, and Vulcans)
>
> 10. Chlorophyll
magnesium
Scores:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T
=======================================================
Mark Brader 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 2 17
Chris Johnson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 16
Dan Blum 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 0 15
Calvin 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 13
Marc Dashevsky 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 12
Peter Smyth 1 2 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 11
Some of you have wondered why I added the second section instead of
continuing with more state name people. Well it wasn't because there
were no more such people. It's that the familiarity of such people falls
off rather drastically after the half dozen or so most famous. Below is
a list of people I could have added, but I figured that no one would
have been able to name any of them:
Alaska Taufa :: Tongan rugby union player
California Molefe :: Botswanan sprinter
Richard Florida :: professor in urban studies at University of Toronto
Indiana Evans :: Australian actress
"Louisiana Red" (Iverson Minter) :: blues guitarist
John Maine :: American baseball player
"Mississippi Slim" (Carvel Lee Ausborn) :: country music singer
Russell Maryland :: NFL player
Emma Nevada (Wixom) :: opera singer
Texas Battle :: American actor ==or==
T. Texas Tyler (David Luke Myrick) :: country music singer
Nicolae Vermont :: Romanian artist
I could be wrong. I'm sure you'll let me know if I was.
--
Dan Tilque
Mark Brader
May 18, 2016, 12:52:34 AM5/18/16
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Dan Tilque:
I can whip up for RQ 221.
Thanks.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "As for Canada's lack of mystique,
m...@vex.net it is not unique." -- Mark Leeper
> RQ #220 is over and Mark Brader won a close one. Congratulations.
Oh! For some reason I wasn't expecting that. Okay, I'll see what
I can whip up for RQ 221.
Thanks.
--
Mark Brader, Toronto "As for Canada's lack of mystique,
m...@vex.net it is not unique." -- Mark Leeper
Erland Sommarskog
May 18, 2016, 2:42:12 AM5/18/16
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Dan Tilque (dti...@frontier.com) writes:
> Some of you have wondered why I added the second section instead of
> continuing with more state name people. Well it wasn't because there
> were no more such people. It's that the familiarity of such people falls
> off rather drastically after the half dozen or so most famous. Below is
> a list of people I could have added, but I figured that no one would
> have been able to name any of them:
>
> Alaska Taufa :: Tongan rugby union player
> California Molefe :: Botswanan sprinter
> Richard Florida :: professor in urban studies at University of Toronto
> Indiana Evans :: Australian actress
Isn't there a character called Indiana Jones? Or have I been playing too
> Some of you have wondered why I added the second section instead of
> continuing with more state name people. Well it wasn't because there
> were no more such people. It's that the familiarity of such people falls
> off rather drastically after the half dozen or so most famous. Below is
> a list of people I could have added, but I figured that no one would
> have been able to name any of them:
>
> Alaska Taufa :: Tongan rugby union player
> California Molefe :: Botswanan sprinter
> Richard Florida :: professor in urban studies at University of Toronto
> Indiana Evans :: Australian actress
much pinball again?
There is also Randy California, guitar player. Not extremely well-known,
but then again there were not many of the other names on the list, I've
heard of.
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Dan Tilque
May 18, 2016, 3:19:20 AM5/18/16
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Erland Sommarskog wrote:
> Dan Tilque (dti...@frontier.com) writes:
>> Some of you have wondered why I added the second section instead of
>> continuing with more state name people. Well it wasn't because there
>> were no more such people. It's that the familiarity of such people falls
>> off rather drastically after the half dozen or so most famous. Below is
>> a list of people I could have added, but I figured that no one would
>> have been able to name any of them:
>>
>> Alaska Taufa :: Tongan rugby union player
>> California Molefe :: Botswanan sprinter
>> Richard Florida :: professor in urban studies at University of Toronto
>> Indiana Evans :: Australian actress
>
> Isn't there a character called Indiana Jones? Or have I been playing too
> much pinball again?
Of course, but he's fictional. I was doing real people.
> Dan Tilque (dti...@frontier.com) writes:
>> Some of you have wondered why I added the second section instead of
>> continuing with more state name people. Well it wasn't because there
>> were no more such people. It's that the familiarity of such people falls
>> off rather drastically after the half dozen or so most famous. Below is
>> a list of people I could have added, but I figured that no one would
>> have been able to name any of them:
>>
>> Alaska Taufa :: Tongan rugby union player
>> California Molefe :: Botswanan sprinter
>> Richard Florida :: professor in urban studies at University of Toronto
>> Indiana Evans :: Australian actress
>
> Isn't there a character called Indiana Jones? Or have I been playing too
> much pinball again?
>
> There is also Randy California, guitar player. Not extremely well-known,
> but then again there were not many of the other names on the list, I've
> heard of.
athlete. Still somewhat obscure, but I may have put him in the quiz had
I known of him.
--
Dan Tilque
Gareth Owen
May 18, 2016, 12:13:47 PM5/18/16
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Erland Sommarskog <esq...@sommarskog.se> writes:
> There is also Randy California, guitar player. Not extremely
> well-known, but then again there were not many of the other names on
> the list, I've heard of.
Randy California may be about to get more famous though, as there's a
> There is also Randy California, guitar player. Not extremely
> well-known, but then again there were not many of the other names on
> the list, I've heard of.
chance he's about to get a co-writer credit for Stairway to Heaven.
Taurus by Spirit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd8AVbwB_6E
Erland Sommarskog
May 18, 2016, 3:11:00 PM5/18/16
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Gareth Owen (gwo...@gmail.com) writes:
> Randy California may be about to get more famous though, as there's a
> chance he's about to get a co-writer credit for Stairway to Heaven.
>
In my world he is mainly known for having played in Deep Purple for one
> Randy California may be about to get more famous though, as there's a
> chance he's about to get a co-writer credit for Stairway to Heaven.
>
night when Ritchies was ill. (Although I may be mixing him up for someone
else.)
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