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Wednesday, 29 August 2012

The Daily Teaser — 29-08-2012

You know, I have to admit, I love the occasional movie.

And have to admit, I did a little spending, as well.

I now have a VGA cable permanently hooked up to my TV.

That means I can indulge in all sorts of geeky fun: but mostly hook Bruce to the telly, and watch movies.

Which should be fun: soon as I catch something, I’ll let you know … !

Let’s move on, shall we?

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting her answers: and, along with being flattering about the choice of video, also bagging 5 out of 5.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?   Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video … 

Q1) 29th August, 2012, sees London play host to which sporting event … ?
Q2) More to the point, how many sports feature in the event … ?
Q3) 29th August, 1786 saw the start of Shay’s Rebellion: in which US state … ?
Q4) 29th August, 2003, saw the assassination of Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir al-Hakim: a Shia muslim leader in which Middle Eastern country … ?
Q5) 29th August, 2005, saw New Orleans — and other parts of the US Gulf Coast — hit by Hurricane Katrina: in which state is New Orleans?
Q6) And finally … 29th August, 1949, saw the Soviet Union test its first atomic bomb: at their test site near which Kazakh town … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 
Q1) 28th August, 1917, saw ten suffragettes arrested for picketing which US landmark … ?
A1) The White House.
Q2) 28th August, 1789, saw William Herschel discover a second moon orbiting which planet of the Solar System … ?
A2) Saturn.
Q3) 28th August, 1985, saw a couple charged with spying, at Horseferry Road Magistrates: which country was that couple from … ?
A3) East Germany.
Q4) 28th August, 1531, saw an Ottoman Turk army occupy which European city … ?
A4) Belgrade.
Q5) And finally … 28th August, 1609, saw Henry Hudson discover Delaware Bay: name either of the US states that border it.
A5) New Jersey and Delaware.   (And if that’s not the cue for a Perry Como song, I don’t know WHAT is … !)
Enjoy those, everyone.

I’ll leave you with a song from Dinah Washington … 


And a quote from comedian, Lenny Henry …
“I have done a sketch show almost every year since I started in 1975. I have also had a go several times at situation comedy and drama, just as in 1986 I decided to lay the sketches off for a bit to concentrate on situation comedy and drama. I am NOT giving up comedy. I love doing stand-up comedy and characters”
Lenry Henry, born 29th August 1958.























*        Why thank you Debbi: and yes, I think we can say I’m clear, migraine-wise.   Ooh, by the way: yesterday’s fifth answer has a bit of an easter egg, so to speak: normally Perry Como’s not my thing, but the song seemed appropriate … 
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1 comment:

  1. DebbiThu Aug 30, 02:50:00 am BST

    Glad to hear you're feeling better.

    I used a bunch of your videos on my blog, since I liked them so much. :)

    Part of a post about random awesome things on the Internet.

    And one sad thing.

    1. the 2012 Paralympic Games
    2. 21
    3. Massachusetts
    4. Iraq
    5. Louisiana
    6. Kazakhstan

    ReplyDelete

I love it when people comment. But, having had anonymous comments I feel may be libellous, actionable or just plain offensive, over the years?

I’d appreciate you* leaving your name — with a link to your website or social-media profile†, for preference — before you post a comment.

Should you choose to use a pseudonym/name, I’d appreciate it if that name were to be polite and inoffensive. I’d rather you kept it clean, and relatively adult. Comments left with a pseudonym will be posted at my discretion: I really prefer a link.

Contentious, actionable or abusive posts left anonymously will not be posted. Nor will comments using offensive pseudonyms or language, or that are abusive of other commenters.

If you can also leave you comments on today’s Teaser Video, that would be good.

Thank you.

*   I know many value their online privacy. I respect that. But hope you respect my wish to see who’s commenting on my blog: and my wish for you to introduce your self to me, and to your fellow commentors.

†   Your Facebook, X/Twitter, Blogger, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn profile are acceptable: as are Bluesky or Mastodon links. I also like seeing folks webpages.