Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 29-11-2016

Hmmm … 

Barry Bennell has been been found unconscious: by his local police.

If you didn’t know?   Bennell is the sex offender named in recent news stories: many members of assorted football teams youth arms have come forward to tell how he abused them as children, and used his position as a coach to do so.

Personally?

I think he’s been attacked, after these stories have come out.

Given the long term harm that child abusers do?

I can’t say I’m surprised.

And I can’t say I blame whoever did that.

~≈Ê≈~

While I’m on the subject, though … ?

I can’t help but notice that — according to the report about Bennell — various football teams have started investigating any historical abuse.

I also get the impression that most teams — now — have much improved child protection measures in place.

Which is good.

But?

I wouldn’t expect the various teams to say so.

But I’m wondering this.

When DID teams start checking for historical abuse?

I can only hope someone starting making noises … 

After the truth about Savile came out …

~≈Ê≈~

But let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: scoring five out of five in the process.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 

Q1) The Papal Conclave of 1549 started: on 29th November, 1549.   By 1550, it had elected which Pope: Julius 3rd, Sixtus 9th or Jeremy 12th?

Q2) The November Uprising started: on 29th November, 1830.   The uprising was against Russian rule … of where?

Q3) Five people were killed by a gas explosion: on 29th November, 1985.   In which Scottish city?

Q4) 29th November, 1885, saw the end of the third war: between Britain, and where?

Q5) The UN gave observer status to where, on 29th November, 2012: Palestine, Vatican City or the African Union?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) Albania declared its independence: on 28th November, 1912.   From where: the Russian, Ottoman or Japanese empire?

A1) The Ottoman Empire.

Q2) Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto made its debut: on 28th November, 1811.   What key is the piece in: E♭ major, E minor or F♯ major?

A2) E♭ major.

Q3) Which country voted against joining the EU: on 28th November, 1994?

A3) Norway.

Q4) Claude Buffet and Roger Bontem were executed in France: on 28th November, 1971.   Which famous piece of equipment was used to execute them?

A4) The lady, herself Madame Guillotine .

Q5) Finally … NASA launched the Mariner 4 probe: on 28th November, 1964.   Which planet was the probe heading for?

A5) Mars.

I’ll leave you with this thought …

“Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn’t worth ruling.”

Louisa May Alcott, November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888.

And this song … 

Have a good Monday … !

*        Tell me about it, Debbi!   (Move over, Rover … !)