Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th September, 2018.

9th September, 2018.

Yep: I have a chance, tomorrow: to get some sleep!

Frankly?   I’ll be looking forward to it.

The same way I look forward to tons of stuff.

Which is a clumsy intro to this piece on the BBC’s website.

Apparently?

NASA’s planned James Webb Telescope could find signs of extraterrestrial life.

How, I’m blowed if I could tell you.

But it’s something to keep an eye on.

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Did we tell you Sandi Tokvig happy?   As she earn’s — in her own words — a ‘comfortable living.’

She said that in a response to a question at the Women’s Equality Party conference, a few days ago.

Seemingly, she gets some two fifths (2/5) — forty percent (40%) — of the pay of predecessor, Stephen Fry.

Personally?

I know she’s generally happy about her income.

But I’m mildly put out.

I’m a Dr Who fan: one hoping Jodie Whittaker’s on the same, comparative, pay as Christopher Ecclestone, David Tennant, Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi.

She’s doing the same job, after all.

Sandy’s doing Stephen Fry’s old job: visibly, and very capably.

She should be getting exactly the same pay.

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both 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) 9th September is Steak au poivre Day in the US.   Steak au poivre is a steak in what sauce?

Q2) 9th September, 1968, saw the birth of actress, Julia Sawalha.   In which comedy series does she play Saffron Monsoon?

Q3) A Report released on 9th September, 1999, recommended that what should be reformed: the CBI, RUC or KGB?

Q4) Britain’s current monarch became Britain’s longest running monarch: on 9th September, 2015.    Who is she?

Q5) Finally … 9th September is the date of Chrysanthemum Festival, in Japan.   In China, and other Asian nations, it’s the Double what Festival?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 8th September, 1943, saw which Axis power surrender?

A1) Italy.

Q2) More to the point, which American President announced the surrender?

A2) General, later President, Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Q3) The Man Trap aired on 8th September, 1966.   It marks the debut of which science fiction series?

A3) Star Trek.

Q4) Sergeant Leonard P. Matlovich appeared on the cover of a magazine, dated September 8, 1975: along side the headline, “I Am A Homosexual.”   Which magazine?

A4) Time.

Q5) Finally … ?   Yellowstone National Park closed, temporarily: on 8th September, 1988.   Because of what: funding shortages, an oil strike or wildfires?

A5) Wildfires.

Here’s a thought …

“Anyone who ever plays Tevye should be thankful to Zero Mostel. He gave us all room and I know I wouldn’t have done the movie without the advantage of a year’s rehearsal on stage.”

Chaim Topol, born September 9, 1935.

And a song …

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

Have a good day.

*        I’ve been there, Olga: I’m just grateful for catch up services and internet TV, I really am!   (Which reminds me, I think El Ministerio del Tiempo is on Netflix.   Here’s hoping I can find the time … !)

†        Oh, Yes!   By the way, Debbi, did you catch the Whoops trailer?   I don’t know if you ever caught The Crystal Maze‡, but I keep expecting Richard O’Brian to turn up.   (Oh, about those food days the US has …)

‡        I’ve not caught up with the Richard Ayoede host version: lack of time, unfortunately.