Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30th December, 2018

30th December, 2018.

How’s your email inbox … ?

I don’t know about you?

But, given the situation?   Mine’ seeing a lot of action.

Not that that’s a bad thing.

But, lord, the amount of wading I have to do, to get to stuff that’s relevant.

And that’s before I get to checking my Junk mail, to see what’s ended up, there … 

~≈§≈~

Either way … ?

I’m happily glad I’m not a newspaper.

Or, at least?

I’m happily glad I’m not a newspaper … in the US.

It sounds like several have been hit by a major piece of hackery: that’s causing all sorts of problems.

By the sounds of the BBC report?

It’s an attack that’s not designed to steal data: but to disrupt services.

I’m guessing that it’s a national government — Russia or China spring to mind — that’s doing it.

But I’m wondering if — like the Gatwick Drone Incident — we’ll ever find out who’s responsible.

I’m also thinking something else.

Someone’s learnt the most important lesson from the US sponsored Stuxnet attack.

Targeting infrastructure’s a good thing …

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with all three scoring five out of five.

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

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

Q1) 30th December, 39AD saw the birth of Emperor Titus.   He was a member of which Roman Imperial Dynasty?

Q2) Madrid–Barajas Airport was bombed: on 30th December, 2006.   Which group claimed responsibility?

Q3) 30th December, 1980, saw the birth of actress, Eliza Dushku.   Which character did she play, in the series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Q4) 30th December, 1977, saw the birth of boxer, Laila Ali.   Who was her father?

Q5) Charles 5th, and his queen, Zita, were crowned: on 30th December, 1916.   As the last king of where … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 29th December, 2017, saw a fire break out: in an apartment in the Belmont area of the Bronx.   Fire, and district, are in which city?
A1) New York.

Q2) The modern Republic of Ireland came in to existence.   By announcing its new constitution on the 29th of December: of which year?
A2) 1937.

Q3) Arctic conditions hit The UK: on 29th December of which year: 2000, 2001 or 2002?
A3) 2000.

Q4) The UK settled a major debt it owed to the USA: on 29th December, 2006.   The load had been made in which year?
A4) 1946.

Q5) Finally … 29th December, 1908, saw the birth of which nutritionist and TV presenter?
A5) Magnus Pyke.

Here’s a thought …

“As I get older, I just prefer to knit.”
Tracey Ullman, born 30th December, 1959.

And a song …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Have a good day.

*        Oh, that’s final though, @Badwolf?   Did you manage to back up your PC … ?

†        You know, I’ll have to have a word with my mum about that soup, Olga: it looks like it’d be easier than the turkey … !   (Cannelloni … I haven’t had cannelloni in years!)

‡        Glad to have you in, Debbi!   Be careful on any bathmats!