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    Wright Has the Stuff

    We meet her today, and I'm sure Geno has exhorted his team to keep a close eye on her. UCF guard Kay Kay Wright pushes to be leader on, off court
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    OT: Test #583B

    14..The Russian Santa is..? 15..Thomas Becket is ordered slain by..? 16..In what sport are these terms used? drive, bounce, 2nd pull, scoop. 17..Rookie NFL TD passes record holder? 18..in 1759 what is Arthur ________ doing in St James Gate? 19..From '85 to '95 Bill Watterson gives us...
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    OT: General knowledge test #583A

    We have a 6 day hiatus, so let's do this. Remember no research, no politics, no hitting "reply". 1..Discuss the Alfred Dreyfus Affair. 2..The closest we got in 1968 to a "royal wedding"? 3..What is the "bird's nest" approach to marital separation with kids? 4..Dylan's composition...
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    OT: My niece Mae Fisher at work...

    ...with the theme of an industry problem. Court reporters see stenographer shortage ahead: 'People think this is an archaic profession. ... it’s not'
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    OT: Australian Tennis Open

    When the new year begins, the AO fast approaches. Among the heavies it is announced that Juan del Potro will not play. For the first time ever Serena was across the net from Roger Federer in a Hopman Cup mixed doubles match, which Roger's team won. Roger had some trouble with Serena's serve...
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    Test #582B

    14..A collective noun that can also have an "s" added for a somewhat different meaning? 15..Brazilian Joao Teixeira de Faria calls himself..? And is now indicted for..? 16..Hits include Ten Commandments of Love, Sincerely, Starlight, In My Diary. 17..All albatrosses breed on _____ ______ and...
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    General knowledge test #582A

    As always, follow these 3 stipulations. No research, no politics, no hitting "reply". 1..Average # of container ships lost at sea every day? 2..Newsman who hawked Timex watches on TV during the 50's/60's? 3..Star of 60's TV show known for, "Would you believe..?". Show name? 4..Meaning of...
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    OT: Favorite Funnies?

    1...Zits 2..Blondie 3..Peanuts 4..Luann 5..Pearls Before Swine 6..Sally Forth 7..Beetle Baily 8..Garfield 9..Hagar the Horrible 10..Doonesbury 11..Other
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    OT: Test 581B...Animal stuff

    14..North Carolina has the (?) squirrel, which is 2x the size of an ordinary squirrel. 15..Which non primate has fingerprints virtually identical to humans? 16..What bird, flying from pole to pole, makes the longest migration? 17..The only beast where the male bears the young? 18..Cheetahs...
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    OT: General knowledge test 571A

    SORRY, IT IS TEST 581A...can't edit the headline. Please refrain from hitting "reply', researching or discussing politics. 1..Sir Christopher Wren's architectural creation (?) is dedicated in 1647. 2..First head of the EPA in 1970? 3..The Israeli shekel is worth what US? 4..Music group...
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    OT: Classic films

    Have you got a favorite (before 1950) that you've viewed more than others? Mine is the first pairing of Bogey and Bacall, TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT. The anti Nazi theme is always a winner among us oldies. It doesn't hurt for reinforcement that the pop song of "having it all just like Bogey and...
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    OT: Test 780B

    14..What was the 1864 Sand Creek Colo. Massacre? 15..In 1972 _____ debuts Pong. 16..According to Ol' Blue Eyes, what are the reasons The Lady is a Tramp? 17..Elizabeth Short of Medford Mass. died at 22 in the 1940's and was thereafter known as..? 18..What instrument opens Gershwin's Rhapsody...
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    OT: General knowledge test #580A

    Hitting "reply", researching, and politicking are all verboten. 1..She's a medium sized predator-mom with 12 teats, who must stay in her den, while group mates return to regurgitate. 2..Sea urchins can decimate kelp forests. Who mainly comes to the rescue? 3..Highlights of the life of...
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    OT: Test 579B

    14..Which Eastern European country consider the carp as its version of the 4 leaf clover or rabbit's foot.? Many carry scales in their wallets for good luck. 15..In 1935 what was a "first" for the China Clipper airplane? 16..ID Shemp Howard. 17..African American women comprise 1, 3, 5, 7, 9...
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    OT: General knowledge test #579A

    Please do not hit "reply", nor discuss politics, nor do research. 1.."I'll hold your hands; they're just like ice." 2..This sea creature has 3 hearts, several brains and can reach 20 feet in length. 3.."Thank you kindly. Desert Pete. For what? 4..In 1969 a Native American group...
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    And the highlights

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    First ESPNW mid-major poll

    Drake leads way in first espnW mid-major poll of 2018-19
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    OT: Test #578B

    14..U of Florida has 3 gridiron losses. To which teams? 15..Lee Child has a new Reacher, already #1. Title? 16..The Thomases Savory and Newcomen are credited with the earliest version of..?. 17..Thornton Wilder's 1942 Pulitzer Prize play? 18..What state has a Piscataquis County? (Not to...
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    OT: General knowledge test #578A

    We are in a 5 day game gap, so... Please avoid politics; do no research; do not hit "reply". 1..What is a Category 3 film? 2..An Indian actress (naturally in a sari) is an admirer of Dolly Parton. Their meeting is described as ..?.. comes to..?.. 3..Lisa Kelly and Chloe Agnew were charter...
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    OT: Test #577B

    14..The plane was H-4 Hercules, and it had a nickname(?). 15..The gist of THE KING AND I? 16..Two publicly known talents of Harry and Bess' daughter? 17..A botanist was regularly seen with her kids and carrying a seed bearing female flower organ. She was a p_____ ______' ____. 18..J. Edgar's...
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    OT: General knowledge test #577A

    No game until Sunday. Plenty of time to do this. Remember, no politics, no research, no hitting "reply". 1..Nickname was "Ivy Mike". What? 2..Nation of the Komodo dragon? 3..In 1903 this nation splits into..? 4..A UConn defensive strategy or certain clothing? 5..Three albums by well known...
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    OT: Test #576B

    14..In 1940 the Sec'y of War is blindfolded to do what? 15..B. s. in your Crayola box? 16..World Wildlife Fund: Since 1970 invertebrates are down 20, 30, 40, 50, 60%. 17.."The room was humming harder, as the ceiling flew away." 18..The lightest metal? 19..Bork & Ginsburg commonality? The...
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    OT: General knowledge test #576A

    Please don't discuss politics nor do research nor hit "reply". 1..After 26 years on the Peacock Throne, this leader proclaimed himself king. 2..A Charles Bronson 70's flic, KINJITE, translated from the Japanese? 3..McCoy Air Force Base was once our ground zero in dealing with what big...
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    OT: Test #575B

    14..In 1987 Eli Lilly sort of changes Psychiatry. Explain. 15..The Henry wife who gave England Edward VI? 16..Most widespread mammal in the Americas? 17..The Baha Men have the best dance song(?) of 2000. 18..The Man of___. The Nun's ______, The Wife of____, The Second___, The Canon's...
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    OT: General knowledge test #575A

    Please don't press "reply" nor do research nor talk politics. 1..In 1970 10% of babies were out of wedlock. Now 18, 26, 33, 40, 46, or 52%? 2..WNBA player is (humorously) "Drippy Smallmouth". 3..Famous scientist who worked out of Menlo Park? 4..A Fragrance und ein Deutcher Stadt? 5..Edith...
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    OT: Test #574B

    14.."Mr. Smith Goes to..? Directed by ? Starring? 15..Top songs around 1990--Hold On; It Must Have Been Love; Nothing Compares to U. Artists? 16..SWAT stands for..?. 17..England's favorite album? 18.._____ is born In 1886, when Richard starts selling watches. 19..What TV show first was...
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    OT: General knowledge test #574A

    Refrain from politics, hitting "reply" and research please. 1..The nation which executed Che Guevara? 2..Polish union banned in 1982? 3..Within 5 years, the overthrow of the last Chinese dynasty? 4..In 1492 Cristoforo lands in present day..?. 5..Within 3 years when did our natives get the...
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    OT: RIP running back Jim Taylor at 83

    Work horse for the 60's Packers, overshadowed somewhat by contemporary Jim Brown, at least in modern memory, but he certainly wasn't disregarded by those who played against him. One comment from long ago: Jim brown will give you a leg and then take it away from you. Jim Taylor would give a leg...
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    OT: Test #573B

    14..Once known as the 3 Tenors? 15..From 1649-1660 their was no English monarch. Then came whom? 16..Within 3 years when was the 1st Japanese bullet train? 17..As of this morning what 2 high profile football programs are 0-5, which neither has been since the 1940's. 18..Europe's 3 largest...
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    OT: General knowledge test #573A

    Please do no research, nor discuss politics, nor hit "reply". 1,,Who establishes the Puritans in the new world? 2,,Enemy of Lawrence of Arabia forces? 3..Within 2 years when did "In God we trust " appear on our money? 4..HQ of Coors beer? 5..What do meditators mean by the "third eye"...
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    OT: Test #572B

    14..In 1503 who publishes a map called Mundos Novas? 15..Cleveland's veep was grandpa of prominent 1950's politician. Names? 16..Who is the mononymous person? 17..In the 1938 Munich Agreement Britain, France, Italy and Germany were in accord over..? 18..What is the Eastern Orthodox dispute...
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    OT: General knowledge test #572A

    Please do not hit "reply" nor discuss politics nor do research. 1..Last winter there were 30k, 40k, 50k, 60k, 70k or 80k flu deaths in the USA. 2..The Indian Supreme Court just made a ruling about adultery. What changed? 3..Explain a weather disadvantage among owls. 4..In bridge what is a...
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    OT: Test #571B

    14..The Prez who makes Puerto Rico a possession? 15.."I wasn't there that morning when my father passed away. I didn't get __ ____ ___ ______ ______ _ ___ __ ___." 16..A recent nationwide high school program based on real life experiences is called PSI(?). 17..What is the weather event...
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    OT: General knowledge test #571A

    Please don't hit "reply" nor do research or make political statements. 1..Which city is the international base for Freemasons? 2..What hobby do the 4 Lads and O'Kaysions have in common? And song titles? 3..Link Martin Luther King with Izola Curry. 4..Id presbyopia. 5..He(?) hit #511 wins...
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