Sunday, February 18, 2007

Quiz # 1


Hi Guys,

I wanted to create this quiz blog a long time back. But unfortunately, work @ Microsoft has kept me very busy. SO finally i managed to create a quiz blog. Happy quizzing ...

Please send in your answers to sudharscool@yahoo.com
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1) Identify this Doodle which was displayed recently and tell me the unique thing about this Doodle which caused a controversy ?

Ans : Valentine’s Day doodle.
Controversy :- There is no “L” in it. It reads as ‘Googe’. Googleblog later confirmed that it was NOT a mistake. But “those with true romance and poetry in their soul will see the subtlety immediately”. Notice the small L in green color on top of the strawberry J

2) In 1895, as holders of the FA Cup, this team put the trophy on display in the window of a sports shop. The Cup was stolen and was never recovered. Hence, they were labeled as "The Villains". Identify the team.

Ans : Aston Villa (a.k.a the VILLAINS )

3) Nintendo's 'Mario' is one of the best known video game characters.

Who was Mario named after ? ?

Ans : Mario was named after Ninetendo’s landlord Mario Segale who was an Italian.

4) tangible item/service: price,
tangible item/service: price,
tangible item/service: price,
intangible item/concept: priceless.

What are the above lines ? (Clue : think Corporate, think Money)

Ans: Master Card


5) Identify the Company and its headquarters...?

Ans : Microsoft (Redmond HQ)


6) In the Internet lingo, if someone advised you to 'RTFM', what is he telling you to do?

Ans : Read The Fucking Manual. :)

7) Which drink was named by its inventor after rejecting the first six names that were offered?

Ans : 7 UP


8) What is Spanish for a "tall pole"?

Ans : Palo Alto (a.ka. Silicon Valley, california!)


9) A sitter... Identify the dudes and the organization they started..?

Ans : Infosys


10) This was created by X, Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll with X playing the lead and started on 1st January 1990. An electrical engineer with degrees from Newcastle and oxford universities, how do we better know X as?

Ans : The unimitable Mr.Bean (a.k.a Rowan Atkinson )


11) Identify this place.















Ans: Guantanamo Bay , Cuba


12) He shares his first name with a character in "Peanuts". Who am I talking about?

Ans : Linus Torvalds


13) Whose Logo is this ?

Ans: Indian Railways

14) What do psychologists define as ‘a disorder in which strongly felt ethical and altruistic impulses are perpetually warring with extreme sexual longing often of a perverse nature?

Ans: LOVE


15) Many objects in India are trademarked with the ISI stamp. What is trademarked ISI No.1?

Ans: The Indian National Flag !



--
Adios amigos,

Sudar

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•Outdoor swimming pools in tropical landscape setting
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***Prices and terms of payment are subject to change without prior notice.

Unknown said...

Is this about abstract art? :)

Joya Lofts and Tower at Rockwell Center Makati

Joya Lofts and Towers is a modern, unique and innovative concept. Consisting of two yin-yang shaped high-rise residential towers, Architects W. V. Coscolluela and Associates are responsible for the sheer elegance and beauty of these high-rise condominiums inspired by the Santana Row in San Francisco, California. Three masters are behind the artful interiors: Guillermo J. Valdez of California, Arlen P. De Guzman Design Associates and Erfe & Associates.

Rockwells Joya Lofts and Towers continued to introduce innovations in the market as it was pioneered loft living in the country. The bi-level lofts are turned over completely bare, allowing owners the full freedom and luxury of designing their bare units to suit their taste. Imagine your own home as your own canvass. To top it all off, Joya also offers all the recreation you want, with its three swimming pools in tropical landscape setting, garden and playground which provide a breathtaking view for the podium units. Not to mention two levels of gym, spa, exercise and dance area and game room for your enjoyment and relaxation.


Luxury Amenities
•Large, covered arrival area for each tower
•Retail arcade row of the finest shopping and culinary establishments
•Two-story high lobby reception & concierge
•Four high-speed passenger lifts for each tower
•Exclusive loft entrance with express passenger lifts

Recreational Amenities
•Outdoor swimming pools in tropical landscape setting
•Children?s playground & sun deck areas
•Club room with pool view and games & billiards room
•Gym & fitness center
•Multipurpose courts
•Sky Lounge at the 44th & 46th floors

Other Properties Handled by Affluent Properties Leasing and Sales
Ayala Land Premier

Alveo Land
Kouk

Rockwell Land
Megaworld

•Serendra West Tower Global City
•Park Terraces Ayala
•The Residences at Greenbelt


•High Street South
•Serendra •Sequioa
•Senta


•One Shangrila Place
•Shang Salcedo Place


•Edades Tower and Garden Villas
•The Grove by Rockwell
•Joya Rockwell
•Santolan 205


•Mckinley Hill Village
•Mckinley West Village
•Mckinley Garden Villas
•The Venice at Mckinley Hill
•Tuscany Private Estate
•Forbeswood Parklane
•Forbeswood Heights
•Bellagio towers



NOTE: Cash and term payments are available.

Call us at (+63 917) 840 3038 or Landline 622-3638

Email us at inquiry@affluentproperties.ph

visit our website at http://www.affluentproperties.ph

VIEWING OF UNIT IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

All units are furnished

Figures are based on current Rockwell Lease rates and may vary without prior notice.

One (1) year advance rental payment neg and two (2) months security deposit required.

Strictly one (1) day notice for ocular inspection

***Prices and terms of payment are subject to change without prior notice.

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