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'The Quiz Room' Diary
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That chatroom never loads for me.
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thats odd Dan
 will the quiz leagues come back in the Nibbs place then? |
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It is Tober, tried it on IE & Chrome. No use on either, it never loads properly.
I'd have had Nirvana for breakfast tonight too.  Not sure about the Leagues, seems like a bit of a nightmare trying to get all the old competitors back. |
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do you get a particular error message?
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Chipshop, I've set up a Java chat function in the last few days which you can find at
http://betfairforum.weebly.com/chit-chat-java.html You will however need Java, a widely respected bit of a software mostly used for online games. http://www.java.com/en/download/ As for issues with random booting/not being able to get in, I've contacted mibbit about this in general, and the likely problem is your internet service provider or firewall settings. |
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can i squeeze my all star lyrics quiz in next wednesday, provided a scorer (nibbs vision) is on hand
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will the quiz leagues come back in the Nibbs place then?
Doubt it, the lag issue is very problematic, especially in a 1v1 situation, arguments about who was first in would be plentiful. With a crowd in however, everyone can see the right order there or thereabouts. |
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Ta Nibbler. I'll try it again tomorrow.
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can i squeeze my all star lyrics quiz in next wednesday, provided a scorer (nibbs vision) is on hand
Not a problem, most welcome. Dan, you can also try adding an S onto the http address so... http://wbe https://wbe You might get a security warning, but this method is also suggested by the good people of mibbit. |
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9:30 next wednesday then :)
Nilssons all star lyrics quiz all lyrics from artists/groups who have sold at least 50 million records and each only included once |
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I'll look forward to that, Nilsson.
As I will tonight's quiz by Mr Nibbs at 10pm. |
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As I will tonight's quiz by Mr Nibbs at 10pm.
About that, it's come to my attention tonights format is flagrantly open to abuse and cheating, so it's binned. Fear not, we'll play Snakes and Ladders instead. First to land on 100 wins, using this board http://i33.tinypic.com/ih7jmc.jpg |
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nibbs, when you saw the cam stream in chat yesterday, was it in the chat window or the popout window?
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Any one around fancy a quiz at about 3.30/4pm today? I suspect I have an easy afternoon here so could wrangle it.
Please show your interest if you are interested. |
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Two of us have already signed in. Any more?
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ignore the 3.30/4pm thing, quiz will start sooner, if we get 5 contestants on the site.
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The questions if anyone wants a little dabble:
1. What is the name of the castle that is the icon for all things 'Walt Disney'? 2. Which modern form of men's clothing in the early 19th century was banned in Russia by Tsar Alexander the first? 3. Which disaster rock band has been declared a threat to the state in Belarus? 4. Which two armies fought each other at the Battle of Borodino on September 7th, 1812, a battle involving more than 250,000 troops and resulting in at least 70,000 casualties? 5. A chordophone is a musical instrument that makes a sound with vibrating strings. The name of which chordophone roughly translated from the Hawaiian means "jumping flea"? 6. What do Sid Vicious, Dick Cheney, Kate Winslet, Adolf Hitler, Neil Young, Boris Becker, Shakespeare, George W Bush, David Attenborough, Oliver Hardy, Elvis, Hugh Hefner and Frank Zappa all have in common? a. They have all appeared on the cover of Time magazine b. They all have had animals named after them c. They all have six fingers or six toes d. They have all spent time in prison 7. In the cult film 'From Dusk till Dawn' holy water was used as a weapon against the vampires. What did the humans use as containers for the holy water? 8. The ancient Greeks believed their world was made up of five elements: Fire, Earth, Air, Water and which other fifth element? 9. Due to President Hoover's unpopularity during the Depression, the name of the Hoover Dam was changed to what? 10. According to the Forbe's rich list of 2009, Mrs. Yelena Nikolayevna Baturina is the richest woman in Russia. What is the name or job of her husband? 11. The following words are from songs with 'dream' somewhere in the title. Can you name the song? one point for each correct answer. a. If you see the wonder of a fairy tale b. I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine c. I travel the world and the seven seas d. You know the preacher likes the cold e. When we were children we played in your backyard f. I've just closed my eyes again g. Every night I hope and pray h. Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away i. I'm an alligator, I'm a mama papa coming for you j. My shavin razor's cold and it stings 12. What do the books 'Don Quixote', Pilgrim's Progress', 'Fanny Hill' and Sir Walter Raleigh's 'History of the World' all have in common? 13. One of the first triple albums ever released is ranked number 9 in the 'The top 100 albums that don't appear in all the other top 100 albums of all time' list. Which Beatle released the album and what is it called? 14. What name was given to the ferocious wolf or bear pelt clad Norsemen who refused to wear armour in battle? cheer 16. Which 1925 silent film, which years later would be remade into a Hollywood blockbuster, was the most expensive silent film ever made? 17. Che Guevara fought as an armed combatant in which three countries? 18. The lines in a Peruvian desert which depict stylized animals which can only be seen from the air are called what? 19. The 1966 cult film 'Blow Up' was directed by the Italian Antonioni. What was his artistic sounding first name? 20. The main character of Scarface, Tony Montana, was played by Al Pachino. What was Tony's nationality? |
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4. France/Russia
12. All published around 1610? 16. Ben Hur 17. Bolivia,Cuba and ..... 18. Nazca 19. Michealangelo 20. Cuban |
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12 they were all written in prison.
Bolivia and cuba correct, I gave points for 2 correct, because the third one, congo, was too hard |
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good q 12
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tev, surprise surprise, was the only one to get it.
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1. What is the name of the castle that is the icon for all things 'Walt Disney'?
PASS 2. Which modern form of men's clothing in the early 19th century was banned in Russia by Tsar Alexander the first? BRACES 3. Which disaster rock band has been declared a threat to the state in Belarus? THE OSMONDS 4. Which two armies fought each other at the Battle of Borodino on September 7th, 1812, a battle involving more than 250,000 troops and resulting in at least 70,000 casualties? MANYOO AND SKIVERPOOL 5. A chordophone is a musical instrument that makes a sound with vibrating strings. The name of which chordophone roughly translated from the Hawaiian means "jumping flea"? PASS 6. What do Sid Vicious, Dick Cheney, Kate Winslet, Adolf Hitler, Neil Young, Boris Becker, Shakespeare, George W Bush, David Attenborough, Oliver Hardy, Elvis, Hugh Hefner and Frank Zappa all have in common? a. They have all appeared on the cover of Time magazine b. They all have had animals named after them c. They all have six fingers or six toes d. They have all spent time in prison E. NONE OF THEM OWE ME ANY MONEY 7. In the cult film 'From Dusk till Dawn' holy water was used as a weapon against the vampires. What did the humans use as containers for the holy water? BEER BOTTLES 8. The ancient Greeks believed their world was made up of five elements: Fire, Earth, Air, Water and which other fifth element? CHEESE 9. Due to President Hoover's unpopularity during the Depression, the name of the Hoover Dam was changed to what? BOULDER DAM 10. According to the Forbe's rich list of 2009, Mrs. Yelena Nikolayevna Baturina is the richest woman in Russia. What is the name or job of her husband? INOV THE RED - RUSSIAN SNOOKER CHAMPION 11. The following words are from songs with 'dream' somewhere in the title. Can you name the song? one point for each correct answer. a. If you see the wonder of a fairy tale - DISNEY STUFF b. I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine - EVERLEY BROS. c. I travel the world and the seven seas - ANNIE LENNOX d. You know the preacher likes the cold - PASS e. When we were children we played in your backyard - PASS f. I've just closed my eyes again g. Every night I hope and pray - PASS h. Maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you away - PASS i. I'm an alligator, I'm a mama papa coming for you -- PASS j. My shavin razor's cold and it stings - PASS 12. What do the books 'Don Quixote', Pilgrim's Progress', 'Fanny Hill' and Sir Walter Raleigh's 'History of the World' all have in common? THEY WERE CRAP 13. One of the first triple albums ever released is ranked number 9 in the 'The top 100 albums that don't appear in all the other top 100 albums of all time' list. Which Beatle released the album and what is it called? LENNON - HOW I WON THE WAR? 14. What name was given to the ferocious wolf or bear pelt clad Norsemen who refused to wear armour in battle? NORWICH SUPPORTERS CLUB 16. Which 1925 silent film, which years later would be remade into a Hollywood blockbuster, was the most expensive silent film ever made? PASS 17. Che Guevara fought as an armed combatant in which three countries? MEXICO - PERU - CUBA 18. The lines in a Peruvian desert which depict stylized animals which can only be seen from the air are called what? LINES OF CHARLIE 19. The 1966 cult film 'Blow Up' was directed by the Italian Antonioni. What was his artistic sounding first name? MICHAELANGELO 20. The main character of Scarface, Tony Montana, was played by Al Pachino. What was Tony's nationality? CUBAN |
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Frdiay 13th August
Time: 10pm Questions: Until we have a winner, or sanity prevails. Subject: GK Scoring: 5-4-3-2-1, Snakes and Ladders Questionmaster: MrNibbs Sunday 15th August Time: 7.45pm Questions: 40 Subject: GK Scoring: 5-4-3-2-1 Questionmaster: GT TBC Monday 16th August Time: 10pm Questions: 25 Subject: GK Scoring: 5-4-3, 2 for everyone else. Questionmaster: MrNibbs Wednesday 18th August Time: 9.30pm Questions: ? Subject: Music Scoring: ? Questionmaster: Nilsson Schmilsson |
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Quiz on now
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Question 49 Results
1. BetaBags, 5 spaces (67 > 72) 2. sixtwosix, 4 spaces (30 > 34) 3. madmadmoon, 3 spaces (74 > 77) 4. tobermory, 2 spaces (27 > 29) 5. study, 1 space (99 > 100) ---------------------------------------------------- Final Scores 1. study, 100. 2. Muntz, 91. 3. Tevez, 88. 4. BetaMyArse, 77. 4. madmadmoon, 77. 6. VeridisQuo, 73. 7. BetaBags, 72. 8. PINKLE, 56. 9. Tommy_, 50. 10. sixtwosix, 34. 11. tobermory, 29. 12. Dan, 21. 13. kjbetting, 16. 14. Andy_Murray, 7. 14. billy_hill, 7. ---------------------------------------------------- Correct Answers After Question 49 1. Muntz, 19 Correct Answers 2. study, 17 Correct Answers 2. Tevez, 17 Correct Answers 4. madmadmoon, 13 Correct Answers 5. sixtwosix, 12 Correct Answers 6. BetaMyArse, 11 Correct Answers 6. VeridisQuo, 11 Correct Answers 8. BetaBags, 10 Correct Answers 9. Dan, 8 Correct Answers 10. tobermory, 7 Correct Answers 11. PINKLE, 5 Correct Answers 12. kjbetting, 4 Correct Answers 13. Tommy_, 3 Correct Answers 14. Andy_Murray, 2 Correct Answers 14. billy_hill, 2 Correct Answers ---------------------------------------------------- Skinner Count - 9 Field Quality - Strong Quiz Duration - 1:36:30 Average Question Time - 1:58 Finish Time - 23:39:30 |
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will the quiz leagues come back in the Nibbs place then?
Doubt it, the lag issue is very problematic, especially in a 1v1 situation, arguments about who was first in would be plentiful. With a crowd in however, everyone can see the right order there or thereabouts Don't see that would be a problem as people would just accept it as they do in the regular quizzes. |
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Leagues are a much more serious gig and every question counts. Perhaps I'm being too hard on the league players. Giving it some thought, the following method might be a little less litigious.
Question is asked. 10 second delay. Players type out there answer (but not press enter). After 10 seconds, answers are declared 'open'. (answers are given) 5 seconds later answers are declared 'closed'. That would take the fff element out of it though, I'm not sure if that is desired or not. Anyway it isn't really for me to decide these things, although I pledge any technical assistance should the committee/whoever is in charge would like to explore the chatroom avenue. Whether it be through a site of their own or the room(s) at the moment. |
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No quiz tonight?
 I've started looking forward to 10pm! |
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I got a quiz book out of the library and it's only 3 years old.
(The book, not the library). If there are enough takers I'll do a quiz on mibbit @ 10pm. |
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I'll keep an eye on this thread, will play whilst watching the golf.
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given up on the golf as all my picks are playing like cnuts. Will have a go at the quiz study
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Nibbsy's place then. 10 PM - 25 Q's, pick a page number (1-200) each page is a different subject, and a Q number (1-10).
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Sounds good, I'll be there
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In. As is Andy Murray, and Muntz for a bit we hope. That's six, so all you ponderers need ponder no more. In you come.
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9 of us now.
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Sunday 15th August
Time: 7.45pm Questions: 40 Subject: GK Scoring: 5-4-3-2-1 Questionmaster: GT TBC Monday 16th August Time: 10pm Questions: 25 Subject: GK Scoring: 5-4-3, 2 for everyone else. Questionmaster: MrNibbs Wednesday 18th August Time: 9.30pm Questions: 25 Subject: Music Scoring: 5-4-3-2-1 Questionmaster: Nilsson Schmilsson |
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Sunday 15th August
Time: 7.45pm Questions: 40 Subject: GK Scoring: 5-4-3-2-1 Questionmaster: GT All welcome... |