Well, THAT’S something … !
I have to admit, I’ve just been into Brentwood Library, today — as much for a wander around, as much as anything else — and found out a couple of things.
For starters … ?
For starters, the printers still aren’t working.
At least, still haven’t been made to work: whoever’s in charge of these things, over at at Essex County Council’s IT department, still hasn’t updated the drivers, or bought replacements.
On the upside … ?
On the upside, I managed to find the assorted Control Panels that let me set the mouse to left hand use.
Something that’s only been doable on the library’s computers with these updated ones.
Well … I thought it was good …
~≈$≈~
At ANY rate … ?
At any rate, today is Friday.
Which means, of course, that it’s time for the Friday Question Set: covered by the usual Creative Commons License* …
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Round 1: General Knowledge.
Q1) What was the first ever credit card: Diners Club, American Express or Barclaycard?
A1) Diners Club.
Q2) Digitalis is made from which plant … ?
A2) Foxglove.
Q3) Allen Stuart Konigsberg is better known as which director, and comedian?
A3) Woody Allen.
Q4) What was the first country in the world to have a TV service?
A4) Great Britain.
Q5) True or False. Peladophobia is a genuine phobia.
A5) True. (It’s a fear of bald people.)
Q6) Which London landmark is seen at the start of ITV’s News At Ten?
A6) Big Ben.
Q7) Prince Michael Of Moldavia was a character in which American soap?
A7) Dynasty.
Q8) Which city is closer to the sea, London or New York?
A8) New York.
Q9) Who predicted that everybody would be famous for 15 minutes?
A9) Andy Warhol.
Q10) Who was the outgoing president, when George Bush Senior, took office?
A10) Ronald Reagan.
Round 2: Crime & Punishment.
Q11) Jack the Ripper operated in which city?
A11) London.
Q12) How many women did he kill?
A12) 5.
Q13) What is the name of the Japanese equivalent of the Mafia?
A13) The Yakuza.
Q14) For what crime was Al Capone eventually arrested?
A14) Tax Evasion.
Q15) What American island prison closed in 1963?
A15) Alcatraz.
Q16) Which of the Kray twins was the 1st to die?
A16) Ronnie.
Q17) Andre Chikatilo was the 1st Soviet example of what?
A17) Serial killer.
Q18) Who did James Earl Ray assassinate during the 60s: Martin Luther King, John F> Kennady or Robert Kennady?
A18) The Reverend Martin Luther King.
Q19) Auburn Prison, in New York, held the 1st execution by what: hanging, electrocution or lethal injection?
A19) Death by Electrocution.
Q20) During the 17th century, what did Colonel Blood try to steal?
A20) The Crown Jewels.
Round 3: On the Map.
Q21) Which Australasian capital shares its name with a duke, and a boot?
A21) Wellington, New Zealand.
Q22) One of the rivers flowing through Germany, is the dirtiest in Europe. Which is it?
A22) The Rhine.
Q23) Where would you be, if you were in Nihon?
A23) Japan.
Q24) What motorway goes past Stoke On Trent?
A24) The M6.
Q25) The Home counties surround which European city?
A25) London.
Q26) According to the old rhyme Long legged Italy kicked what into the Mediterranean?
A26) Sicily.
Q27) Which republic lies to the northwest of the UK?
A27) Iceland.
Q28) In which city is the world’s largest church?
A28) Rome.
Q29) Whose official residence is the Elysee Palace?
A29) The President of France.
Q30) Malta is the island HQ of the Knights of who?
A30) The Knights of Saint John.
Round 4: Music and Lights.
Q31) Naomi MacLean Daley is the real name of which British singer?
A31) Ms Dynamitey.
Q32) Which David has charted with both Mick Jagger, & Bing Crosby?
A32) David Bowie.
Q33) The Show, Wasted, and Biology have been hits for which girl group?
A33) Girls Aloud.
Q34) Which US rapper had a hit with Get Ur Freak On?
A34) Missy Elliot.
Q35) Eminem sampled which Dido song, for his hit, Stan?
A35) Thank You.
Q36) Who did Robbie Williams duet with, on Somethin’ Stupid?
A36) Nicole Kidman.
Q37) In which decade were the UK charts first compiled?
A37) The 1950s.
Q38) I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing was the first British UK hit for which rock band?
A38) Aerosmith.
Q39) Which girl band’s first UK hit was called Independent Women (Part 1)?
A39) Destiny’s Child.
Q40) Who were the first Dutch act to have a UK № 1?
A40) Pussycat: with Missisippi.
Round 5: This Sporting Life.
Q41) What Spanish pastime is known as Corrida de Toros?
A41) Bull Fighting.
Q42) Which classic Sinatra song did Geoff Boycott choose, on Desert Island Discs?
A42) My Way.
Q43) Mike Tyson was suspended from boxing for biting off whose ear?
A43) Evander Holyfield’s.
Q44) Which jockey was once gaoled for tax evasion?
A44) Lester Piggott.
Q45) What would you be riding in a velodrome?
A45) A bicycle.
Q46) Exactly how does Dennis Bergkamp refuse to travel?
A46) By air. (Accept by plane.)
Q47) Phillipides was the first man to run what kind of race?
A47) A marathon.
Q48) Which sport feature a discipline called Foil?
A48) Fencing.
Q49) Mike Denness was the first Scotsman to do what?
A49) Be the England Cricket captain.
Q50) What is the name of Hole 8, at Troon?
A50) The Postage Stamp.
Round 6: General Ignorance.
Q51) Who co-wrote Do They Know it’s Christmas, with Bob Geldof?
A51) Midge Ure.
Q52) In cooking, if something is described as being Florentine, what has it been garnished with?
A52) Spinach.
Q53) Which major battle took place between July and November, of 1916?
A53) The Battle of the Somme. (Accept The Somme.)
Q54) Which cartoon character has a little buddy, called Boo Boo?
A54) Yogi Bear.
Q55) What are the two colours of a standard Blue Peter badge?
A55) Blue and White.
Q56) Who duetted with Jennifer Warnes, on Up Where We Belong?
A56) Joe Cocker.
Q57) Which team won the 2010 World Cup … ?
A57) Spain.
Q58) Which newspaper used to be called the Daily Universal Register?
A58) The Times.
Q59) Which Archbishop traditionally signs himself as Ebor?
A59) The Archbishop of York. (The current incumbent, Archbishop John Sentamu, is a bit radical)
Q60) What government department is known as the MoD?
A60) The Ministry of Defence.
Enjoy those: I hope they help … !
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