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Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 220.5ANVILZ 142Genevance 121noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

W00t.

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Set #123 -Monday, june 2, 2008, in France [French train crash kills children] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]To which border was the incident close? (Tricky wording...)Question #2 [Medium]Between what towns was the train traveling?Question #3 [Hard]Name two officials attending the scene of the incident.

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 220.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 121noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

D: For #1, I was looking for Swiss border. It is the eastern border yes, but not specific enough.

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Set #124 -Wednesday, June 4, 2008, in Saudi Arabia [Saudis launch Islamic unity drive] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]What three faiths are involved?Question #2 [Medium]Which branch of Islam is predominant in Saudi Arabia?Question #3 [Hard]Who have authorized the interfaith approach within the country?

[Genevance]

1. They are Christians, Jews, and Muslims.2. It is Sunni Muslims.3. It was King Abdullah

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 220.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

The top clerics authorized the interfaith approach. The King just confirmed that they did so.

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Set #125 -Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Spain [Shortages bite in Spanish strike] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]Who is the Prime Minister?Question #2 [Medium]How many lorry (truck) drivers are participating in the strike?Question #3 [Hard]Give an example of 'panic buying'.

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 220.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9Personification 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

Correct!

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Set #126 -Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Technology [Japanese search for new swimsuits] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]What company developed the LCR Racer?Question #2 [Medium]What is the size of the Japanese Olympic swim team?Question #3 [Hard]How many suits does the answer to #1 make each day?

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 220.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18Personification 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

Correct!

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Set #127 -Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in South Korea [S Koreans rally against US beef] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]What did the protestors demand?Question #2 [Medium]How many riot police are mobilised?Question #3 [Hard]What has the government asked the US to do regarding cattle? ('Shove it' is not an acceptible answer. )

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 220.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18Personification 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9King Dedede 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

Correct!

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Set #128 -Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Ireland [Ireland in crunch EU treaty vote] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]How many countries are part of the European Union?Question #2 [Medium]How is Ireland deciding to ratify the Lisbon Treaty?Question #3 [Hard]Who are the latest countries to ratify the aforementioned document?

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 229.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18Personification 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9King Dedede 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

When I posted the questions, the article listed two countries that were the latest to ratify. You get full credit since they edited the article.

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Set #129 -Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in Technology [Firefox aims for download record] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]What version of Firefox comes out today?Question #2 [Medium]How many downloads were there for the Firefox version that came out in 24 October of 2006Question #3 [Hard]What does the "Smart Location Bar" do?

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 229.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18Personification 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9King Dedede 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9toobadd 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

Right! XDTry using full sentences for your answers, please!Oh my I forgot a question mark for #2 yesterday.

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Set #130 -Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in the Netherlands [UN Srebrenica immunity questioned] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]What might the UN be sued for?Question #2 [Medium]Who did Bert-Jan Houtzagers say is the blame?Question #3 [Hard]Who else might be sued, according to the article?

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 238.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18Personification 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9King Dedede 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9toobadd 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

Correct!

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Set #131 -Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Nigeria [Nigerian attack closes oilfield] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]What oil company is involved?Question #2 [Medium]Who have the militants kidnapped?Question #3 [Hard]How much of Nigeria's oil output has been suspended?

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 247.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18Personification 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9King Dedede 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9toobadd 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

Correct!

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Set #132 -Sunday, June 22, 2008, in Mexico [Police blamed for Mexico stampede] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]Where did the stampede occur?Question #2 [Medium]At least how many people were injured?Question #3 [Hard]What was the emergency exit blocked by?

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 256.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 125noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18Personification 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9King Dedede 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9toobadd 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

Correct! >.<I'm back after a long, long vacation!

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Set #133 -Friday, July 25, 2008, in Cyprus [Cyprus sets date for peace talks] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]When are the talks scheduled for?Question #2 [Medium]How many years has the island been divided?Question #3 [Hard]Who are the leaders of the two sides?

[Genevance]

1. The talks are scheduled on 3 of September.2. The island has been divided for 34 years.3. Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat.

[Hyou_Fushichiou]

Hyou_Fushichiou's News & Current Events QuizForum RulesRules for CompetitionsQuiz Rules and Regulations1) This quiz is run only by me, Hyou_Fushichiou. I will ask the questions and you can respond with an answer.2) Answer in complete sentences. Also, I will take action if I see an "I don't know" response or similar. You may end up warned if you repeat the offense or break other DGEmu rules.3) This quiz will cover the various aspects of news and current events. I won't focus on any particular news from any particular field of study or geographic area. However, I will use the BBC (mostly BBC because I like it more) or CNN news websites to search for things to ask for, though I will ask questions vague enough that it should be the same for most news sources. The links to the relevant articles will now be added to the sets.4) Point Distribution:

• Hard questions get 5 points when answered correctly. [In-depth questions.]
• Medium questions get 3 points when answered correctly. [If you look deeper into the topic...]
• Easy questions get 1 point when answered correctly. [Hot news that you're likely to see repeatedly.]
• The only way to lose points is if you put an "I don't know" response o similar. In this case, you will lose 5 quiz points in addition to any GPs a mod may deduct.

5) Normally my posts will include one set (only one news article per set), but may also ask a question in parts (1, 2, 3... etc.). Responders only need to answer at least one of those parts in order to win points. This also means that one person can answer one part and one person can answer another part with both of them winning points for the parts they answered. It is possible for a question to have a hard part and an easy part meaning if someone answers both, that person can get 6 quiz points.6) Questions are, for the most part, objective; meaning they are based on facts not feelings and criticisms.7) There's no big prize at the end. This is just for fun and testing your knowledge. (May be changed...)8) I should also mention that the each individual set of questions expires after I start a new set. I want to keep this topic as up to date as possible so I don't want people answering questions more than a few days after they happened. I'm trying to go for a set per day.

SCOREBOARDBob Sanders 256.5ANVILZ 150Genevance 134noorby1 113Lelouch Vi Britannia 82°Last:Boss~ 46gba3000 36Pickledonna 26gchs titan 24Skysplitter 24Aman27deep 18beserkus 18Channel28 18Personification 18shadowmanwkp 18TyphoonMaster 18*Coolguy* 9BV1 9Intermediate Jesus 9King Dedede 9Laano 9lordoftheflies 9Mono- 9Nightmare !!! 9toobadd 9umanium 9Undine 9Will Indigo 9Yami_Loria 9Haken 4johnisd 4Hookshotlink 1

Yay!

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Set #134 -Sunday, July 27, 2008, in France [Tour de France 2008] <----- Link to related article.Question #1 [Easy]Who won and who was the runner-up?Question #2 [Medium]Who wears the polka dot jersey according to the article?Question #3 [Hard]None. Lazy again.

[Genevance]

1. Belgium's Gert Steegmans won and Australia's Cadel Evans, the runner-up.2. It was Gerolsteiner rider Kohl.3. Hahaha, tired of summer vacation ?