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

19th February, 2019.

Right … 

What exactly — assuming you’ve watched the intro video, there … ? — do I mean possibly have some news … ?

Well, putting it simply?

I’m going to an assessment day, tomorrow!

For BT.

B … T … 

Frankly, I’m grateful to get the opportunity, I really am.

But, given I’ve done two online assessments for the company, for near enough the same job?

I have to wonder what the hell’s going on over there: after all, this is a third attempt … … 

~≈§≈~

Oh, one other quick thing … ?

A very old friend sent me this link to a price on the Den of Geek site.

It seems Samsung will no longer be making high definition blu-ray players for the US market.

Personally … ?

I can’t say I’m surprised.

With the rise, and rise of video streaming?

Of Netflix, of Amazon Prime, and the ability to rent online?

I feel blu-ray will start to go the way of the Dodo … a lot more quickly … 

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, 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) 19th February, 1674, saw the signing of the Treaty of Westminster: the one that ended the Third Anglo-Dutch War.   Which colonial, Dutch city did Britain gain control of as a result?

Q2) 19th February, 1945, saw the start of the Battle of Iwo Jima.   Between troops from Japan … and where?

Q3) The Australian city of Darwin was attacked: on 19th February, 1942.   By which country’s airforce?

Q4) 19th February, 1911, saw the birth of actress, Merle Oberon.   For which 1935 film did she receive a Best Actress award nomination?

Q5) Finally … 19th February, 2001, saw a five mile exclusion zone placed around an abattoir in Essex: as evidence had been found of which disease?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 18th February, 1898, saw the birth of racing driver, Enzo Ferrari.   Ferrari was from which European country … ? 

A1) Italy.

Q2) Paco Rabanne was born on 18th February, 1934.   A dress he designed was worn by Jane Fonda: in which 1968 science fiction film?

A2) Barbarella.

Q3) The first official airmail flight — launched from Allahabad — launched on the 18th February: of which year?

A3) 1911.

Q4) The Provisional IRA bombed two London stations:  on 18th February, 1991.   Name either station.

A4) Paddington or Victoria.

Q5) Finally … 18th February, 1848, saw the birth of Louis Comfort Tiffany.   His stained glass work can be seen in the Red Room, the Blue Room and the State Dining Room: of which US Government Mansion … ?

A5) The White House.

Here’s a thought …

“Corrupted freemen are the worst of slaves.”

David Garrick, 19 February 1717 – 20 January 1779.

And a tune or two …

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

Have a good day.

*        Morning, @Badwolf … Ohhhh … figure this site would grab you: the Tear Downs are interesting … 

†        That might be tricky, Debbi‡: I don’t know how much of the Associate’s stuff was licensed in the US.   Let me know if this video works … 

‡        You’re right, Debbi, Barbarella is a silly film …