Thursday, September 24, 2009

9/24 - New Category

Alright, it has apparently been quite a while since I updated, and I completely missed the winning turn of the last round last week. Work has been busy and I haven't been able to listen as much as I have wanted, so if you don't see a post up regarding a question and answer, please leave a comment so we can all continue to work together to have someone win this thing.

Anyway, here's what I have for this round:

Question A: 9/18 - Missed

Question B: 9/21 - Line 2 for Douglas, $110. What was the first personal computer to feature a mouse and a graphical user interface?

Answer: Xerox Alto

Question C: 9/22 - Line 2 for Ben, $120. What city recently became the location of the largest seige in military history?

Answer: Serajavo (confirmed)

Question D: 9/22 - Lind 2 for Ben, $130. What cruise line used as its signature line, "Your World, Your Way"?

Answer: Oceania Cruises

Question E: 9/23 - Missed

Question F: 9/24 - Line 2 for Tim, $140. Who ran Center and Warbird beginning in 1971? (no idea if this was actually the question)

Good luck everyone

-Until next time...

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  4. 9/28/09 question & answer (unconfirmed):

    What was the name of the first indian that rode into space?

    answer: Rakesh Sharma

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  5. OK. I checked my recording so the final word on "the question" is:

    Who ran Secher and Warburg beginning in 1971?
    And the answer is in fact (unconfirmed) Tom Rosenthal


    Also, I have:
    "Who played Eurasian Soldier in Richard Burton's last movie?"

    Answer (unconfirmed) - Ole Oldendorp
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087803/fullcredits#cast

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  10. jt i am following along...if i come up with a different answer i will def get something on here about it!

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  11. Hi, The full "dumb luck" question was "In what island chain will you find the Jura island chain?".

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  13. Glad to hear they threw that question out. Mac was the first 'commercially successful' pc with a mouse and GUI but there were quite a few that came before it. I actually emailed them to point out they should at least reword the question.

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  14. October 9th questions & Answers:

    Mike the Biology Student on line 4 today;

    Question 1: In what Island Chain will you find Jura, Scotland?
    Answer: The Hebrides (confirmed)

    Question2: What was the name of the first Indian (as in from India)to ride into space?

    Answer: Rakesh Sharma (confirmed)

    Question 3: Who was the team captain of the 2001 UMASS basketball team and wore no. 20.
    - Winston Smith (unconfirmed)

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  15. Today's question.
    What should you chant when the two minutes of hate is over?
    - BB (unconfirmed)

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  17. I think the accepted answer to the 10/13 question about the statues of Prospero and Ariel is going to be the *BBC* Broadcasting House. Just have a feeling he'll be specific about that.

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  19. Thanks JT. Just to confirm, there were actually 4 correct questions. So he got all the way to 5 but Brian obviously knew it was an unasked question in the 5 spot.

    4 correct questions:

    Who ran Secher and Warburg beginning in 1971?
    - Tom Rosenthal(Confirmed)

    What city recently became the site of the longest siege in modern military history?
    - sarajevo(Confirmed)

    Who wrote The Iron Heel?
    - Jack London(Confirmed)

    What cruise line used as its signature line, "Your World, Your Way"?
    - Oceania Cruises (Confirmed)

    And the last one that he missed:

    What building is south of the school of Oriental and African studies and north of the British museum in the heart of Bloomsbury London?
    - I checked google maps and it looks like he's talking about 'Grange White Hall'. It is south of the SOAS and north of the Museum but I can't guarantee that's the landmark he's looking for so good luck.

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  25. Another question was confirmed today (but I believe confirmed incorrectly): Who was the match-up between & winner of Super Bowl 18? Answer: OAKLAND Raiders over Washington Redskins 38-9. The correct answer should have been the LOS ANGELES Raiders. There was a new question posed involving the Philippine Mayor. Did anyone catch the entire question?

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  29. During today's game, the question What building is south of the school of Oriental and African studies and north of the British museum in the heart of Bloomsbury London?
    Mike(?) answered Grange White Hall (incorrect)
    I believe the answer is The Senate House

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  30. Andrea, you are correct. I blew it. D'OH!!!

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  32. Well, that sucked. Thanks Mark...idiot.

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  37. I think that the date is actually January 21, 1950. Hiss was found guilty on January 21st and sentenced on January 25, 1950.

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  40. Thanks, Andrea. The full question is: If War is Peace and Freedom is Slavery, what is Ignorance?

    Answer: Strength

    I can't believe you were able to get through. I have yet to get something other than a busy signal. Any suggestions?

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  42. DAMMIT!!! Congrats Pam-cakes. On to another game Monday. Thanks to all who have helped keep this blog alive. AGAIN, LET'S ERASE OUR INDIVIDUAL POSTS so that we can continue on with the next game with a relatively clean slate. (unless there are any objections to this plan?)

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  43. Good Morning everyone & welcome to a new game.

    Today's question is pretty close to accurate but it was a long one & I couldn't type fast enough to keep up. Nevertheless, I am confident in the answer as correct.

    Question: Who auditioned for the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars and appeared in the 1978 film Thank God It's Friday and gave tips on sex and dating advice in the book Cherry Bomb?

    Answer: Terri Nunn (unconfirmed_

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  44. Got through again this morning...

    Question (Paraphrased): What supreme court case established government cannot punlish inflammatory speech unless incite imminent danger?

    Answer: Brandenburg v. Ohio (Uncomfirmed)

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  45. Question (needs filling in): What upper midwestern college (or conference?)...has an oath that ends with "I am a Bluejay"?

    Answer (unconfirmed): Westminster College in Fulton, MO belong to St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

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  46. did anyone hear what happened on today's show?

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