Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19th January, 2019.

19th January, 2019.

Why … why … oh why … do I have early morning earworms?

I really couldn’t tell you … 

But as soon as I mention, think, speak, type, or breathe gently on, the word video?

Up pops the Franco-Canadian one hit wonders, Trans-X … 

It is still the case, I think … that the backing singer looks bored out of her hair do!

~≈§≈~

Just as a quick thought … ?

I notice that the German Interior ministry — its equivalent to the Home Office — has announced it’s to review various contractor requirements: requirements that would make sure Huawei would not be involved in building Germany’s telecom’s infrastructure.

All to the good: and it follows one from various other countries and companies.

But … ?

My concern is near enough what I’ve always thought.

We’re concerned about Huawei spying on us.

Are we concerned enough about Microsoft, Apple, Google … ?

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

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

The day also saw Trevor^ leaving us a hello!

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

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

Q1) The IBM PC’s first what was released on 19th January, 1986?

Q2) 19th January, 2012, saw Megaupload closed down by the FBI.   Megaupload allowed users to illegally share content … and was based where: Macao, Hong Kong or Singapore?

Q3) The Lisa was released on 19th January, 1983.   By which company?

Q4) Which US state left the Union: on 19th January, 1861?

Q5) Finally … ?   19th January, 1807, saw the birth of which Confederate general?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) Henry L. Smith took the first formal x-ray picture: on 18th January of which year?

A1) 1896.

Q2) X-rays themselves had been discovered by William … whom?

A2) William Röntgen.

Q3) X-rays are used in medicine to examine a body’s insides.   Along-side an x-ray what: detector, spectacles or monitor?

A3) Detector.

Q4) X-rays can also be used for the elimination of life forms in a given region.   This is also known as which ‘S’?

A4) Sterilisation.

Q5) Finally … x-rays are a kind of electromagnetic … what?

A5) Electromagnetic radiation.

Here’s a thought …

“I don’t ever deal with age or any particular age, I never have. I don’t think I ever will.”

Tippi Hedren, born 19th January, 1930.

And a song or two …

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

Have a good day.

*        Here’s hoping, Olga, here’s hoping … !   And I see what you mean about cauldrons!   Those are bigger than my chilli pot!   Looks like everyone had fun!

†        Nice to know you and @Greebobek had a good time.   Sounds like March can’t be soon enough … !

It went really really well thank you, Im just sad Im back, but I am going back to Exeter as soon as I can,

— ♦♦BADWOLF-OMEGA♦VERY SAD VAMPIRESS (@Badwolf_Omega) January 18, 2019

‡        You know assassination’s always an option, Debbi.   Not a terribly good one, though, it’d give hime WAY too much publicity!   Oh, that’s a thought, did you see this tweet float past … ?   Think I’ve given Stuart an idea or two … !

This might interest @AuthorSJB, @Badwolf_Omega and @OlgaNM7: especially if all three are using Windows 10. Looks like its tracking software is very hard for home users to turn off … but easy for companies to stop.https://t.co/w2GIVUY6xe

— Paul Downie (@Cuddy2977) January 18, 2019

^      Cheers, Trevor, I’ll try and correct those, later …