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by pray for elves
Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACRO-Demia: Global Announcement
Replies: 15
Views: 10909

Re: ACRO-Demia: Global Announcement

Is this set going to be posted to the archives or otherwise made publicly available?
by pray for elves
Mon Jan 04, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [FINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/5]
Replies: 420
Views: 2144482

Re: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [SEMIFINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/2]

When Doves Cry

I'd have included "The Killing Moon" by Echo and the Bunnymen, and also "Town Called Malice" by The Jam.
by pray for elves
Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [FINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/5]
Replies: 420
Views: 2144482

Re: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [QUARTERFINALS, SUBMIT BY 12/30]

BRACKET LEFT 5 Tracy Chapman, "Fast Car" vs. 7 Dexy's Midnight Runners, "Come on Eileen" 16 Pixies, "Where is My Mind?" vs. 3 Prince, "When Doves Cry" BRACKET RIGHT 1 Michael Jackson, "Billie Jean" vs. 6 Joy Division, "Love Will Tear Us Apart&qu...
by pray for elves
Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:21 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [FINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/5]
Replies: 420
Views: 2144482

Re: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [ROUND ONE: SUBMIT BY 12/2]

1 Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, "The Message" vs. 16 INXS, "Need You Tonight" -- Need You Tonight is a great '80s pop song, and a surprisingly strong contender for a 16 seed. But The Message is both really good and musically important in a way that Need You Tonight isn...
by pray for elves
Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:28 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [FINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/5]
Replies: 420
Views: 2144482

Re: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [WILD CARD ROUND TWO; SUBMIT BY 11/21]

9A/9B: David Bowie, "Modern Love" vs. A Flock of Seagulls, "I Ran (So Far Away)" -- The only ACB I recognize is to Always Choose Bowie. 10A/10B: The B-52s, "Love Shack" vs. Survivor, "Eye of the Tiger" -- I got me a Chrysler; it seats about twenty, so hurry up...
by pray for elves
Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [FINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/5]
Replies: 420
Views: 2144482

Re: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [WILD CARD ROUND ONE; SUBMIT BY 11/18]

9A/9B: AC/DC, "Back in Black" vs. Eurythmics, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" 10A/10B: Tears for Fears, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" vs. The Police, "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" 11A/11B: Culture Club, "Karma Chamelon" vs. Marvin Ga...
by pray for elves
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [FINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/5]
Replies: 420
Views: 2144482

Re: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [PLAY-IN ROUND TWO; SUBMIT BY 11/11]

FINAL PLAY-IN ROUND (SUBMIT VOTES BY 11:59 PST 11/14) 19. The Head That Talks Talking Heads, “Once in a Lifetime” Talking Heads, “Burning Down the House” 20. Pick ‘em: U2 (“With or Without You” is untouchable) U2, "Sunday Bloody Sunday" U2, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” -- ...
by pray for elves
Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [FINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/5]
Replies: 420
Views: 2144482

Re: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [PLAY-IN ROUND ONE; SUBMIT BY 11/8]

PLAY-IN MATCHES PART TWO SUBMIT BY 11:59 PM, WEDNESDAY 11/11 10. Wham!? Wham!, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” Wham!, “Careless Whisper” - Who could resist that sexy sax? 11. Mostly muted English-sounding post-punk (Pick One) Violent Femmes, "Blister in the Sun" Tom Tom Club, "Genius o...
by pray for elves
Thu Nov 05, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [FINALS, SUBMIT BY 1/5]
Replies: 420
Views: 2144482

Re: Best Song of the 1980s Bracket [Starting 11/5]

PLAY-INS, SLATE ONE PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTES BY MIDNIGHT PST 11/8 1. Clash of the Clash The Clash, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN1WwnEDWAM The Clash, “Rock the Casbah”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ9r8LMU9bQ 2. Country Crossover Corner Willie Nelson, “Alway...
by pray for elves
Tue Dec 24, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: Notable Buzzers
Replies: 32
Views: 20579

Re: Notable Buzzers

The second, far less well known buzzer I want to discuss is something that the MIT team had in its possession circa 2008-2009, and brought to at least a few tournaments. This was a homemade system, I think, and the notable thing about it is that the noise it made when somebody buzzed in was a "...
by pray for elves
Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: The Deep Bench Format
Replies: 6
Views: 10976

Re: The Deep Bench Format

We played this once when it was mirrored in the Boston area in 2007. I liked the format a lot at the time. It was a way for weaker players on the team (like myself at the time) to get to play meaningful matches against other players without being crowded out by better team members. The downside was...
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Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 1970s Music - Prelim to the Bracket
Replies: 224
Views: 30001

Re: 1970s Music - Prelim to the Bracket

I expect Neil Young solo will be combined with Neil Young and Crazy Horse, but will Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young be considered separately? Or are we down to one song from all for sure?
by pray for elves
Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 1970s Music - Prelim to the Bracket
Replies: 224
Views: 30001

Re: 1970s Music - Prelim to the Bracket

So the Cat Stevens choice is "Wild World"? I can respect that, but for my money "Father and Son" is a much better song and with more impact.
by pray for elves
Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: Nathan Freeburg
Replies: 14
Views: 20564

Re: Nathan Freeburg

Chris, don't forget that Andrew Hart spread this story to a non-quizbowl audience : Another—who was so obsessed with appearing to be well-read that he once claimed to be “in the middle of” reading noted 50-line poem “Ode on a Grecian Urn”—was approached by a group of players who asked him if he’d re...
by pray for elves
Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 2000s: HEYYYYYYYYYYYY YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Replies: 735
Views: 152848

Re: ELITE EIGHT: Best Song of the 2000s

Mr. Brightside by The Killers vs. Toxic by Britney Spears
Paper Planes by M.I.A. vs. Chicago by Sufjan Stevens
Hey Ya! by Outkast vs. Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand
American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West vs. Hurt by Johnny Cash

Hey Ya! is the only song remaining that deserves the crown.
by pray for elves
Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 2000s: HEYYYYYYYYYYYY YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Replies: 735
Views: 152848

Re: SWEET SIXTEEN: Best Song of the 2000s

Crazy by Gnarls Barkley vs. Mr. Brightside by The Killers Jesus Walks by Kanye West vs. Toxic by Britney Spears 99 Problems by Jay-Z vs. Paper Planes by M.I.A. Ignition (Remix) by R. Kelly vs. Chicago by Sufjan Stevens Hey Ya! by Outkast vs. Bad Romance by Lady Gaga Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand v...
by pray for elves
Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 2000s: HEYYYYYYYYYYYY YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Replies: 735
Views: 152848

Re: ROUND TWO, PART TWO: Best Song of the 2000s

Hey Ya! by Outkast vs. Time to Pretend by MGMT One More Time by Daft Punk vs. Bad Romance by Lady Gaga Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand vs. Dog Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine Lose Yourself by Eminem vs. Rehab by Amy Winehouse Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes vs. Feel Good Inc. by Goril...
by pray for elves
Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:38 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Best Song of the 2000s: HEYYYYYYYYYYYY YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Replies: 735
Views: 152848

Re: ROUND TWO, PART ONE: Best Song of the 2000s

Crazy by Gnarls Barkley vs. Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day Mr. Brightside by The Killers vs. Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson Jesus Walks by Kanye West vs. Wake Up by Arcade Fire Toxic by Britney Spears vs. Get Ur Freak On by Missy Elliott 99 Problems by Jay-z vs. Hips Don't Lie by ...
by pray for elves
Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:03 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Chicago Open 2017 - July 22nd
Replies: 60
Views: 37997

Re: Chicago Open 2017 - July 22nd

For DC-area people, one option still selling tickets that could get people there in time to play (most of) the main event is United flight 635 out of BWI leaving at 7:02 AM and arriving at 8:04 AM at O'Hare. Tickets are currently $160.20 (one way).
by pray for elves
Wed Jul 12, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Where are You Going Next Year (Collegiate 2017)
Replies: 32
Views: 20071

Re: Where are You Going Next Year (Collegiate 2017)

I've relocated to White Plains, NY, so I may be available to staff or play the occasional NYC-metro event, depending on childcare obligations.
by pray for elves
Fri May 01, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: New Collegiate Teams
Topic: Brandeis Quiz Bowl Team - We're back!
Replies: 3
Views: 11249

Re: Brandeis Quiz Bowl Team - We're back!

I was Brandeis's club president from 2006-2008 and would be happy to answer by email or PM if you have any questions. Like Matt, I'm not located in the northeast anymore, but I may have some useful knowledge, so feel free to reach out.
by pray for elves
Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: All-time all-state teams
Replies: 61
Views: 53301

Re: All-time all-state teams

Zeke did go to HS in Maryland, according to what he said last week.
by pray for elves
Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Trash Day (Richmond, VA) - 03/15/2014
Replies: 16
Views: 6561

Re: VCU Trash Day (Richmond, VA) - 03/15/2014

hokieDoubleE wrote:Are both Ottawa Hybrid Tournament and OhioTRASH2014 high school level?
OHT is a college-level tournament.
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Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:24 am
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: Ancient stats dump
Replies: 0
Views: 3783

Ancient stats dump

I was recently going through the files of my old laptop from undergrad and was able to salvage some old stats, which I have uploaded to the database. The stats include: Brown EFT 2 (2007) ACF Regionals Northeast 2007 Deep Bench 2007, Brandeis Mirror TRASH Regionals Northeast 2007 I also have D1 and ...
by pray for elves
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Side Event: Schindler's Lit
Replies: 143
Views: 49091

Re: Side Event: Schindler's Lit

I have to stick around and wait for Jerry, so I will play this. Jonathan Magin has tentatively agreed to play with me.
by pray for elves
Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:00 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: CO Miscellany
Replies: 8
Views: 3624

Re: CO Miscellany

I'll be available for playtesting, too.
by pray for elves
Wed May 01, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: CAHOOTS Online Mirror?
Replies: 18
Views: 4709

Re: CAHOOTS Online Mirror?

I'd play, but May 18/19 is impossible for me. I could only do the early part of the day on June 1 and the late part of the day on June 2. Later in June (other than NSC weekend) would also work for me.
by pray for elves
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
Topic: Ten years of HSQB
Replies: 2
Views: 9000

Re: Ten years of HSQB

Jason from DCC, of todd feenising fame, always made some classy threads. I tried to talk him into coming back and making another one for kicks in 2008 or so but he declined.
by pray for elves
Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT security review: three more cases
Replies: 61
Views: 23354

Re: NAQT security review: three more cases

Anyway, it seems like this method can catch cheaters, but it doesn't really want to say that Andy Watkins cheated. You compared the 2009 stats to 2010, but Watkins allegedly also cheated in 2009 (even though his stats were less impressive). His D2 stats from 2008 are the baseline without any allege...
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Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Watkins-gate news media link collection - 19 Total
Replies: 112
Views: 183389

Re: Watkins-gate news media link collection - 19 Total

The story was mentioned on NPR's Weekend Edition this morning. I don't have a link yet, but I'll try to find one. EDIT: my father told me it was mentioned; he may have thought a reference to the test scandal from last year was a reference to this. I'll check to make sure, but it seems he was mistaken.
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT Region 3 SCT - University of Delaware (2/9/13)
Replies: 69
Views: 30102

Re: NAQT Region 3 SCT - University of Delaware (2/9/13)

I'm playing solo from Georgetown. If my other possible rides fall through, we can look into splitting the cost of me renting a car.
by pray for elves
Tue May 29, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: The best readers
Replies: 32
Views: 11121

Re: The best readers

I don't know that he's read at any tournaments in the last five years, but Steve Watchorn was a great reader.
by pray for elves
Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: 2012 ICT: question-specific discussion
Replies: 48
Views: 14333

Re: 2012 ICT: question-specific discussion

Perhaps I have a unique take on this (I have written a legal document to keep a Mexican immigrant's children in this country based on a provision of VAWA). It's one of those things where, if you're familiar with the law, Morrison is probably the most famous thing about VAWA. So when I heard that cl...
by pray for elves
Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Peaceful Resolution Discussion
Replies: 210
Views: 72526

Re: Peaceful Resolution Discussion

Although I'm fairly sure I've heard of at least one instance of a band doing so, since the album was required by their contract but they didn't feel like doing a good job on it. I forget who it was though. Van Morrison came in with a detuned guitar while slightly intoxicated to record enough songs ...
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Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Penn Bowl Trash IV at Northwestern (2/12/12)
Replies: 46
Views: 20892

Re: Penn Bowl Trash IV at Northwestern (2/12/12)

Edward Elric wrote:I know i've asked this before in another thread but if someone knows Delano Barnes' email address and if they could email or PM it to me that would be great.
Sent you an email.
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Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: BARGE General Discussion
Replies: 72
Views: 23503

Re: BARGE General Discussion

I came to this tournament under the impression that it was going to be regular difficulty or thereabouts. It was definitely harder than that; I'd probably put it considerably closer to (or roughly equal to, in years not edited by Jerry) Nats than to Regionals. My chief complaint about the content wo...
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Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Reminisce about moderator mishaps here
Replies: 31
Views: 8188

Re: Reminisce about moderator mishaps here

My team once lost a game in high school because the moderator thought that "biochemistry" should be acceptable for "organic chemistry" since those are "totally the same thing."
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Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Nationals 2012: April 21 & 22 at Maryland
Replies: 49
Views: 54843

Re: ACF Nationals 2012: April 21 & 22 at Maryland

What time in the morning would the tournament start on Saturday? Also, to those from Maryland, how long would the taxi right from Dulles to the tournament take on a Saturday Morning (8amish)? Dulles to College Park would be a very, very expensive cab ride. Think $80. It'd take close to an hour. I'd...
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Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: DATE CHANGE: BARGE at Maryland (1/14/12)
Replies: 107
Views: 62965

Re: DATE CHANGE: BARGE at Maryland (1/14/12)

I'm a free agent for this right now and I intend to play.

EDIT: Looks like I'm joining Jerry.
by pray for elves
Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:36 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: DATE CHANGE: BARGE at Maryland (1/14/12)
Replies: 107
Views: 62965

Re: BARGE at Maryland (12/03/11)

I would probably attend this were it not in the middle of finals.
by pray for elves
Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open Maryland Tier Predictions, Saturday and Sunday
Replies: 3
Views: 1580

Re: VCU Open Maryland Tier Predictions, Saturday and Sunday

I think Carsten is underestimating Casey Retterer's trash ability. I'd put that Magin/Rogers/Hart/Retterer team in the top tier.
by pray for elves
Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2012 Natl. History Bee & Bowl Nationals - 4/28-29 in DC
Replies: 145
Views: 62923

Re: 2012 Natl. History Bee & Bowl Nationals - 4/28-29 in DC

I would be wary of suggesting that teams eat dinner in the food court. Most of the places in the Crystal City Shops are only open 9-5 Monday through Friday, including restaurants. A few will be open.
by pray for elves
Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: VCU OPEN TRASH (8/14)
Replies: 43
Views: 14338

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VCU OPEN TRASH (8/14)

I should be available for this. I'm a free agent right now.
by pray for elves
Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: COLT - University of Chicago - 7/31/2011
Replies: 66
Views: 20885

Re: COLT - University of Chicago - 7/31/2011

Edward Elric wrote:Does anyone have any email address or a way to contact Delano Barnes (since I believe he doesn't frequent the boards)?
Sent you an email.
by pray for elves
Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2011 HSNCT conversion stats discussion
Replies: 59
Views: 12283

Re: 2011 HSNCT conversion stats discussion

The problem with the tossup on relegation is that it was possible to buzz in and get it right before any clue whatsoever had been given, since it began "This method of entering the Football League..." and there is only one method of entering the Football League that one would ever write a...