Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17-2-2017: Ruth Rendell.

Right … 

Back to the metaphorical action, today.

I’m back to work.

And faced with a conundrum.

As — according to a letter I received, yesterday — my Universal Credit has ended, as I’m now earning enough money to support myself.

Which doesn’t mean I’m rich: not by a long shot!

It just means I don’t get help with the rent: which was very useful.

Strictly, though?   Well … a few months ago I looked at applying for Tax Credits: but couldn’t, as I was on Universal Credit.

Given that’s now ended, I’ve managed to apply for the application form, again, on the government’s website.

We’ll have to see how it goes.

~≈Ü≈~

As an extra thought … ?

JUST as an extra thought, I actually managed to sit down with a film, last night.

Rather than more episodes of Mr Robot.

Yep.

I’ve finally managed to catch up with The Cabinet of Dr Caligari.

I know early 20th Century silent, German, horror films aren’t going to appeal to everyone.

But I think it’s worth a watch.

~≈Ü≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.   The day also saw Olga‡ leaving us all a message on the 15th February’s Teaser.

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

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

Q1) 17th February marks the birth of writer, Ruth Rendell.   In which year: 1929, 1930 or 1931?

Q2) In which part of London: South Woodford, Woodford Green or Woodford Wells?

Q3) Her best known detective character is Chief Inspector Reginald who:    Swinford, Tarbert or Wexford?

Q4) The first book he appeared in was called From Doon with…  what: Love, hate or death?

Q5) He also appeared in a 1983 Rendell novel, called The Speaker of Mandarin.   Mandarin is a version of which Eastern language: Japanese, Chinese or Thai?

Q6) The most recent novel featuring the Chief Inspector was No Man’s Nightingale.   The book was published in which year: 2012, 2013 or 2014?

Q7) Her most recent standalone novel was published in 2015.   It’s called ‘Dark …’ what: Holes, Corners or Pits?

Q8) She also wrote ‘The St Zita Society.’   Saint Zita is a patron saint of whom: chefs, carpenters or maids?

Q9) Ruth Rendell wrote 14 novels under which pen name: Barbara James, Barbara Vine or Barbra Streisand?

Q10) Finally … Ruth Rendell was Baroness of Babergh.   Babergh is in which country: Sussex, Suffolk or Surrey?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) Fidel Castro was sworn in: on 16th February, 1959.   As Cuban what: President, Prime Minister or Chief Justice?

A1) Prime Minister.

Q2) Hezbollah was founded: on 16th February, 1985.   The group is based where: Lebanon, Israel or Syria?

A2) Lebanon.

Q3) The Kyoto Protocol came into force: on 16th February, 2005.   What is the Protocol trying to slow?

A3) The air pollution causing global warming.

Q4) The US Army’s last MASH unit was decommissioned: on 16th February, 2006.   MASH stood for Mobile Army Surgical … what?

A4) Hospital.

Q5) Finally … the US emergency phone number went into initial operation: on 16th February, 1968.   What IS that number?

A5) 911.

I’ll leave you with a quote …

“I don’t think there is a fictional character who resembles me because fictional characters are not real!”

Ruth Rendell, 17 February 1930 – 2 May 2015.

And a clue … 

Have a good day.

*        Morning, Trevor … how’s the day … ?

†        You know, Debbi, I’m really going to have to look the preferred spelling of ‘programme’/‘program’ … !   At ANY rate?   Sapphire and Steel was one of the SF shows of the late 1970s: slow, by today’s standard, but still riveting to watch.   Quite what’s happening with the remake?   I couldn’t tell you.   There MIGHT be something on IMDb Pro, though, but … !   Oh, there’s something in your inbox … (I’m saying nothing about flouncing …)

‡        What CAN I tell you, Olga?   There’s literally no pleasing some people!   The fact it was raining in Paris, when you comment, though?   Seems VERY appropriate … !   At ANY rate, here’s hoping something comes of it: but we’ll see.   (In other fronts?   I’ve finally caught Dr Caligari … )