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- Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:46 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3318
Re: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
It's going to be nearly identical to the one that happened last year! How prophetic! I didn't see you stepping up to help and finish CO. Uh, nobody asked? I had no idea it need help to be finished? All reports I remember hearing from Kwartler were that things were going fine. I'd be glad to do at l...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:00 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3318
Re: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
How prophetic!millionwaves wrote:It's going to be nearly identical to the one that happened last year!
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:55 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3318
Re: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
I am a free agent for this.
- Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:05 pm
- Forum: New High School Teams
- Topic: Books "for Quizbowl"
- Replies: 217
- Views: 224598
Re: Books "for Quizbowl"
Get ready for VETO 2010:
http://www.amazon.com/Louis-Riel-Comic- ... 336&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Louis-Riel-Comic- ... 336&sr=8-1
- Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:39 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: CO Lit announcement
- Replies: 80
- Views: 29887
Re: CO Lit announcement
Matt Lafer and I are playing this together.
- Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:42 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: CO Lit announcement
- Replies: 80
- Views: 29887
Re: CO Lit announcement
Duos Auroni Gupta & Mike Cheyne Graham Moyer & Ike Jose Greg Peterson & Donald Taylor Evan Adams & Will Butler Tommy Casalaspi & Guy Tabachnick Eric Kwartler & Chris Ray Brendan Byrne & Jacob Durst Rom Masrour & Tim Hartman Billy Beyer & Jonathan Magin? Free Ange...
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:36 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: CO Lit announcement
- Replies: 80
- Views: 29887
Re: CO Lit announcement
I plan to play this. I am currently listening to Magin read Kafka's "The Burrow," so what more could you want in a potential teammate?!
- Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:30 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: ACF Nationals (4/17/2010)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 37743
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: ACF Nationals (4/17/2010)
I really like this date, and I think many other teams in the southeast will as well, because it isn't right in the middle of final exams. Thank you Maryland Day extravaganza, whatever the heck that is.
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:34 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: HSAPQ: Fall Tournaments Sets Available
- Replies: 150
- Views: 29809
Re: HSAPQ: Fall Tournaments Sets Available
If I am underestimating the difficulty, I am sorry, I just feel that this is true. I think you are underestimating the difficulty. You are a very, very, very good high school player, and in getting to that level, you might have read college -level packets like EFT 2008 and/or ACF Fall 2008. Both of...
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:24 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: HSAPQ: Fall Tournaments Sets Available
- Replies: 150
- Views: 29809
Re: HSAPQ: Fall Tournaments Sets Available
This is exactly what I believe, although there's definitely not a consensus about it. Actually, I think most people disagree with this, unfortunately.master15625 wrote: an increase in difficulty is needed to distinguish teams as a tournament moves along.
- Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:11 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Writing science questions for science players
- Replies: 56
- Views: 15763
Re: Writing science questions for science players
I can't wait for Ryan Westbrook's tossup on the Autler-Townes effect.
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:42 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Chicago Open (Weekend of July 25th, 2009)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 50773
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Chicago Open (Weekend of July 25th, 2009)
Nothing safer and less scary than the Garfield station late at night.
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:31 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Player Poll 3.0
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9987
Re: Player Poll 3.0
No Aaron Kashtan on the list....not even in the honorable mention list?!
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:38 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Prelim. announcement: NAQT HS NCT Open Mirror at UTC 6/20/09
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4240
Re: Prelim. announcement: NAQT HS NCT Open Mirror at UTC 6/20/09
That wouldn't be too different from a trash tournament, amirite?Your Genial Quizmaster wrote: As for Sunday 6/21… we’ll either be mirroring a pre-existing trash tournament, or barring that we may just play the remaining HS NCT rounds. Stay tuned for further bulletins.
- Sun May 31, 2009 12:21 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2009 NAQT HSNCT
- Replies: 349
- Views: 102408
Re: 2009 NAQT HSNCT
This is not surprising at all. They played great last year and had wins over some very good teams. I'm pretty sure they returned most if not all of their best players this year.quantumfootball wrote:The biggest surprise of the day, in my opinion, was that Ransom Everglades went 8-2.
- Wed May 27, 2009 10:34 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: EFT 4 at Brown (Saturday, October 3)
- Replies: 97
- Views: 30983
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: EFT 4 at Brown (Saturday, October 3)
That somewhat recent episode of House with the ballet dancer opened with String Quartet No. 2 (Company): II, which I found to be a pretty cool piece.
- Fri May 15, 2009 2:20 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Prelim. Announcement: Sun 'n Fun X July 11, 2009
- Replies: 44
- Views: 13359
Re: Prelim. Announcement: Sun 'n Fun X July 11, 2009
So, I don't think it's going to change the minds of anyone outside the state regarding travel, but due to ridiculous room-reservation rules at USF, Ahmad tells me that he'll be hosting the Florida SnF at Valencia in Orlando. So if you want to get a cheap flight down, we'll be happy to have you. If ...
- Sun May 10, 2009 10:58 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Tyrone Slothrop Literature Singles, 7/12/09
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3959
Re: Maryland Sun 'n Fun Side Event
What he said, but substitute MN for Florida.theMoMA wrote:I think I speak for the Minnesota mirror when I say we would enjoy mirroring this.
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:10 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Call for Science Co-Editor(s) in Mid/Late Fall
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2094
Re: Call for Science Co-Editor(s) in Mid/Late Fall
I'm always up for writing bio and chem, but no so much for those other categories.
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:09 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACF Nationals discussion
- Replies: 151
- Views: 30953
Re: ACF Nationals discussion
Maybe this is just my sour grapes talking too, but it does seem to me that anyone who watched the final game though can understand what I mean when I say that the performance of most teams who weren't in the top bracket on this set really ended up just kind of devolving to luck based on whether you...
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:54 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACF Nationals discussion
- Replies: 151
- Views: 30953
Re: ACF Nationals discussion
Maybe this is just my sour grapes talking too, but it does seem to me that anyone who watched the final game though can understand what I mean when I say that the performance of most teams who weren't in the top bracket on this set really ended up just kind of devolving to luck based on whether you...
- Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:01 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Announcement: Ferdinand Tönnies Memorial Trash Tournament
- Replies: 116
- Views: 31787
Re: Announcement: Ferdinand Tönnies Memorial Trash Tournament
Not enough!Coral Gardens and Their Magin wrote:Out of curiosity, how much meta will there be?
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:29 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Harvard International - 4/11/09
- Replies: 84
- Views: 26985
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Harvard International - 4/11/09
If someone can spare a bed, or couch, or floor space, etc, I'd be much appreciated.
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:23 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7277
Re: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
Play with me?Adamantium Claws wrote:Put me down as a free agent for this.
- Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:21 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ICT DII opening FILLED (Thank you, Minnesota)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1252
Re: ICT DII opening still available (first-come, first-served)
Paging Tim from UGA....
- Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:12 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7277
Re: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
Regarding HI proper, Magin and I have plans to play together. Hopefully that is still the case.everyday847 wrote:You're coming to HI? FSU hasn't registered, dude.wd4gdz wrote:Sign me up. I'd prefer a teammate who strength is painting, but will gladly play with anyone.
- Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:03 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7277
Re: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
Sign me up. I'd prefer a teammate who strength is painting, but will gladly play with anyone.
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:16 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: A word of caution when ordering HSAPQ questions...
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7696
Re: Do not use HSAPQ for your tournament!!!
I wish I had known about this.Robbie Ram wrote:All of your speculation as to how long it would take to print packets is beside the point. I needed to know by 2:30 today whether or not I *had* questions so that I could meet other deadlines in terms of facilities logistics and staffing.
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:41 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
- Replies: 117
- Views: 29214
Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
Unfortunately, there's no way of knowing when writers will have family medical emergencies come up that prevent them from writing.
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:34 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
- Replies: 117
- Views: 29214
Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
No promises were made, only statements akin to we'll try our best.Caesar Rodney HS wrote:Then why did they promise to send them earlier at all? If you're not going to do something you promise to do at a certain time/date, then how can you be trusted fully?
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:33 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
- Replies: 117
- Views: 29214
Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
According to an email just received, this tournament will regretfully NOT be happening this Saturday. sympathizes with all of the teams who were looking forward to another great HSAPQ tournament.
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:09 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
- Replies: 117
- Views: 29214
Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
I have no reason to believe this tournament won't happen this Saturday.
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:55 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
- Replies: 117
- Views: 29214
Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
I totally agree. I hopes he will respond to either my email messages or phone calls.
- Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:29 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
- Replies: 117
- Views: 29214
Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
You're joking, right?Caesar Rodney HS wrote:Wow...
Screw HSAPQ. What the heck is wrong with them?
edit = clarification
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:40 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GUERRILLA - 4//3/09 or 4/4/09 - Dallas, TX
- Replies: 73
- Views: 11058
Re: GUERRILLA - 4//3/09 or 4/4/09 - Dallas, TX
Sounds like a plan.Bentley Like Beckham wrote:Andy and I will join your team. I'll set up a Google Doc soon.wd4gdz wrote:Ahmad Ragab and I are seeking two other teammates. We currently plan to write a Chris Borglum dream packet, although this is subject to change.
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:30 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GUERRILLA - 4//3/09 or 4/4/09 - Dallas, TX
- Replies: 73
- Views: 11058
Re: GUERRILLA - 4//3/09 or 4/4/09 - Dallas, TX
Ahmad Ragab and I are seeking two other teammates. We currently plan to write a Chris Borglum dream packet, although this is subject to change.
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:28 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Fake ICT 2 Mirror at UIUC - March 21st
- Replies: 106
- Views: 21731
Re: Fake ICT 2 Mirror at UIUC - March 21st
So, what's the deal with Fake Trashionals? In theory, I suppose it can't be canceled if it was never actually announced. Any suggestions for what I can do in scenic Urbana until 730pm on Sunday night?
- Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:00 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Gaddis Experiment II
- Replies: 98
- Views: 56342
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Gaddis Experiment II
What he said.theMoMA wrote:I'm of the mind that these types of tournaments should be about showing the amount of cool stuff that you know, and having a format like that rewards guessing would seriously hinder my enjoyment.
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:20 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ICT and Friday night games
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4425
Re: ICT and Friday night games
I generally agree with what Dan said. Also, in my previous experiences, it's easier (and cheaper) to fly in the morning.
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:00 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Georgia 2008-2009
- Replies: 224
- Views: 43194
Re: Georgia 2008-2009
I wonder why...hookemhorns10 wrote:Mr. Barry, who no longer posts here,
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:57 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Prison Bowl Discussion
- Replies: 82
- Views: 11682
Re: Prison Bowl Discussion
aestheteboy wrote:World map is really not an unusual or a peculiar answer line.
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:37 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Bad Negs Again
- Replies: 494
- Views: 113915
Re: Bad Negs Again
This is from Round 1 of Cardinal Classic:
My Answer: Katy Peters
Right Answer: Katy Perry
My Answer: Katy Peters
Right Answer: Katy Perry
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:10 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Cardinal Classic XVIII (2/14/09) at Stanford
- Replies: 63
- Views: 34264
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Cardinal Classic XVIII (2/14/09) at Stanford
That's my guess.Eärendil wrote:The team meeting will be at 10 am in room 200 of the Old Union.
- Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:24 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Cardinal Classic XVIII (2/14/09) at Stanford
- Replies: 63
- Views: 34264
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Cardinal Classic XVIII (2/14/09) at Stanford
I think this had something to do with it:
http://www.doc-ent.com/qbwiki/index.php ... l_Disaster
http://www.doc-ent.com/qbwiki/index.php ... l_Disaster
- Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:34 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Science Non-Strosity (2/15/2009)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 9928
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Science Non-Strosity (2/15/2009)
Sign me up, please.
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:34 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: NAQT SCT Southeast @ UGA (2/7/09)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 15185
Re: NAQT SCT Southeast @ UGA (2/7/09)
UGA, as usual, ran a great tournament. I have no idea how Div2 went, but Div1 had great readers, and I appreciate them coming and helping out. Anyone who has to put up with Aaron Kasthan making multiple protests in a single half and screaming I HATE NAQT after a mere three questions in Round 1 deser...
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:31 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: NAQT SCT Southeast @ UGA (2/7/09)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 15185
Re: NAQT SCT Southeast @ UGA (2/7/09)
Good job Tim. That 29.35.1 stat line is quite impressive. It is clear you did a lot of studying in those two weeks after Penn Bowl, where you went 1.11.9 and averaged 7ppg. I hope everyone else is inspired by this, and sees how easy it is to improve as a player. All one has to do is read packets...a...
- Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:57 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: SCT Private Discussion Forum
- Replies: 129
- Views: 22681
Re: SCT Private Discussion Forum
Account created.
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:42 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: The Experiment II
- Replies: 54
- Views: 13395
Re: The Experiment II
I will take any excuse to stay at the Super 8 in Rantoul. I just need to decide whether to stay in the Tahitian or Caesars Suite this time.
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:25 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: FSU High School Tournament (02/28/09) - Interest Check
- Replies: 0
- Views: 795
FSU High School Tournament (02/28/09) - Interest Check
Florida State is thinking of hosting a HS Brain Bowl tournament on February 28th. We would use HSAPQ questions, specifically ACF-format #3. Would you perhaps be interested in attending? The only other free Saturday for us is April 18th, but that seems kind of late in the year. Thoughts? Thanks, Bill...