Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 11th January 2020.

11th January, 2020.

Yes: I finally got to a NHS run weight management class, yesterday.

In the afternoon.

And now have a pile of assorted bits to go with it: including a food diary.

As well as a suggestion I get checked for Diabetes.

Hmmm … 

Double checking stuff with my GP could be an idea … as I need a set of blood tests done, anyway … 

~≈¥≈~

Does any one remember Anne Sacoolas?   The US diplomat’s wife who ran over and killed biker, Harry Dunn, last August?   And who then fled the country, claiming diplomatic immunity?

The UK government made an official representative request: in December.

From what I can gather, the matter is now in the hands of the US government.

Who’ve described the request as ‘an abuse.’

Personally?

I get the feeling This is going to drag.

~≈¥≈~

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) 11th January is the usual date of the Japanese Kagami biraki ceremony.   The ceremony involves breaking open a what: rice cakes, dumplings or wafers?

Q2) 11th January, 1961, saw the opening of the Throgs Neck Bridge.   In which US city?

Q3) Vladislaus 2nd became king of Bohemia: on 11th January, 1158.   Bohemia is now in which European country?

Q4) Which academic body awarded its first degrees on 11th January, 1973?

Q5) Finally … ?   11th January, 2020, is a Saturday.   Sonnabend, one German name for Saturday, was the official name for the day, where: Austria, Switzerland or East Germany?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 10th January, 1920, saw the establishment of the League of Nations.   When the charter of the League of Nations went into force.   What was that charter called?

A1) The Covenant of the League of Nations.

Q2) The League’s founding charter formed part one of the Treaty of where?

A2) Versailles.

Q3) How many founding members of the League were there?

A3) Forty-two.

Q4) Where was the League headquartered: Geneva, Strasbourg or New York?

A4) Geneva.

Q5) Finally … ?   Sir Eric Drummond, Joseph Avenol and Seán Lester, were the League’s General … what?

A5) General Secretaries.

Here’s a thought …

“I like French fries; I like mashed. I love potatoes.”

Mary J. Blige, born January 11, 1971.

And a song …

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

Have a good day.

*        Ha!   Rain!   Thankfully, we’ve not seen rain for a few days, Olga.   Given the temperature?   I’m grateful.   Between the meeting at the Job Centre and the weight loss class, I was chilly.   Here’s hoping we get better weather!   Oh … IMDb’s got this season outline up, for El Ministerio del Tiempo.   Hopefully we won’t have much longer to wait.

†        I’m afraid not, Debbi!   Making videos don’t half chew up time!   Oh … There’s a few more Short Treks doing the rounds … (The chap that plays Spock, in Star Trek Discovery?   Is Ethan Peck: Gregory’s grandson.   You see the resemblance, you really can!)