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by dwd500
Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: LOGIC General Discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1023

Re: LOGIC General Discussion

On a completely separate note: why is "objects" the indicator used in the beginning of the rivers tossup in music? A Saratoga B team player and I both buzzed first line knowing that the clue pertained to Das Rheingold and said "rings" because of that indicator. I don't think mos...
by dwd500
Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: LOGIC General Discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1023

Re: LOGIC General Discussion

PPB at Washington Site from 2018 on WHAQ III - 10.86 Average, 10.56 Median.

PPB at Washington Site from 2019 on LOGIC - 11.86 Average, 12.39 Median.
by dwd500
Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: LOGIC General Discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 1023

Re: LOGIC General Discussion

As editor for Auditory FA, one of the things I greatly appreciated was the writer's attempts at including more world music and dance than sets usually have. The Brazil bonus fits in that vein. I wanted to preserve that instinct. A bonus on Brazil's contribution to European-style "classical"...
by dwd500
Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) High Invitational Tournament (WHIT V)
Replies: 2
Views: 1033

Re: Washington (MO) High Invitational Tournament (WHIT V)

Field (48/48) Glasgow (KY) A Glasgow (KY) B Glasgow (KY) C New Haven A New Haven B Sullivan A Sullivan B Sullivan C Montgomery Co. Hallsville A Hallsville B Hallsville C Mexico A Mexico B Houston A Houston B Palmyra A Palmyra B Oakville Parkway South A Parkway South B Fatima A Fatima B Hermann A He...
by dwd500
Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:06 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) High Invitational Tournament (WHIT V)
Replies: 2
Views: 1033

Washington (MO) High Invitational Tournament (WHIT V)

This is also posted on the MO Message Board . As I don't deal with updating on this board often, any changes in the field will show up on there long before it does here. Coaches, I am happy to announce the 5th Annual Washington High School Invitational Tournament (WHIT V) on December 7th, 2019. It ...
by dwd500
Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2019 HSNCT discussion
Replies: 144
Views: 56944

Re: 2019 HSNCT discussion

Could I see the bonus on "Sumer is icumen in?" (I think it's round 1).

I can't remember what the other two parts were. There weren't many 0's on bonuses in the room I read, and that one in particular stuck out to me.
by dwd500
Fri May 10, 2019 5:29 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: No Banter Please @ MSNCT Saturday Night (5/11/19)
Replies: 11
Views: 6495

Re: No Banter Please @ MSNCT Saturday Night (5/11/19)

We're planning on running out for hot dogs and ice cream, and maybe look at the FLW stuff out in Oak Park. I don't know when we'd all get back, but if this is still going when we do, count me in.
by dwd500
Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: WHAQ III General Discussion
Replies: 6
Views: 440

Re: WHAQ III General Discussion

Math fell in the category of "other science," which also included geology, ecology, earth science, astronomy, computer sci, etc. Here's what was listed in the answer doc, I added where the math ones apparently turned up, looks like a lot of the answerlines were changed in editing and aren'...
by dwd500
Wed Dec 05, 2018 4:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: WHAQ III Question-Specific Discussion
Replies: 29
Views: 1845

Re: WHAQ III Question-Specific Discussion

Yeah, I think that should have been prompted further. Jacob, let's set some time to talk about that one.
by dwd500
Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2019 NASAT: June 22 & 23
Replies: 14
Views: 14694

Re: 2019 NASAT: June 22 & 23

Offering a decently-sized discount to organizations that can bring staffers, ideally one or more of the best staffers in their state, could help alleviate some of that need.
by dwd500
Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) Scholar Bowl Tourn. 12/1/18 (WHIT IV)
Replies: 3
Views: 2748

Re: Washington (MO) Scholar Bowl Tourn. 12/1/18 (WHIT IV)

Louisiana A defeated Hallsville A in the first game of the final to take WHIT IV. Fort Zumwalt North A defeated STL Patriots to take 3rd. Full stats can be found here . This tournament always takes a massive effort from a lot of people. Big thanks to: WHS and WMS Team members, James Collier, Katlynn...
by dwd500
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: WHAQ III Question-Specific Discussion
Replies: 29
Views: 1845

Re: WHAQ III Question-Specific Discussion

3. Frogs have two pairs of “hearts” that pump this material. For 10 points each: [10] Name this usually clear liquid that is mostly made of plasma. In mammals, this material enters the bloodstream at the subclavian vein, via the thoracic duct. ANSWER: lymph [10] These cells are the most common cell...
by dwd500
Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: WHAQ III Question-Specific Discussion
Replies: 29
Views: 1845

Re: WHAQ III Question-Specific Discussion

Three decisive, successive victories for one side in this conflict are collectively known as the Deed of December. Those battles were won by a man who besieged the fortress of Humaitá [“hoo-may-TAH”] during this war. This war began after the Blancos were defeated in an election by the Colorados, an...
by dwd500
Tue Nov 20, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Useful Podcasts for Quiz Bowl
Replies: 14
Views: 8119

Re: Useful Podcasts for Quiz Bowl

I've gotten points before from having listened to Slate's Whistlestop podcast, hosted by John Dickerson. The early episodes are much more history-focused, but now it's more about "lessons from history and what they can imply moving forward."
by dwd500
Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:59 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ATHENA II - Specific Question Discussion
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: ATHENA II - Specific Question Discussion

One other thing - which I actually spotted this clue in another set this year as well -

Round 4 Bonus 10.

Jacqueline du Pre DID NOT premiere Elgar's Cello Concerto. She made it famous, but the premiere was by Felix Salmond.

Elgar died in 1934, du Pre was born in 1945.
by dwd500
Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ATHENA II Reflections
Replies: 3
Views: 254

Re: ATHENA II Reflections

The structure of a question set, with 560+ questions from a multitude of writers, makes it extraordinarily difficult to give any sense of cohesion. It's an entirely other thing to give that set an "aim." I want to be clear before I go on - thank you for doing this. I know how tired you end...
by dwd500
Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:59 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: ATHENA II - Specific Question Discussion
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: ATHENA II - Specific Question Discussion

Round 1, Bonus 5 - where "Singh" is the 3rd answer - the word "Singh" is in the full question twice, including the question for the 3rd part.
by dwd500
Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:20 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: What Constitutes Good Moderating
Replies: 10
Views: 9085

Re: What Constitutes Good Moderating

What I focus on in reading is establishing a flow - keeping moving from tossups to bonuses without having to shuffle a ton of papers, etc.. That, and eliminating "down time" goes a long way to making a game move quickly. If you have to move papers around or have to uncover your scoresheet,...
by dwd500
Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: WHAQ III Question-Specific Discussion
Replies: 29
Views: 1845

Re: WHAQ III Question-Specific Discussion

20. A wall on a facility for these people bears the quote: “Sometimes by losing a battle, you find a new way to win the war.” A policy concerning these people was directed in a memo that praised Operation Streamline. Treatment of these people is the subject of the Flores Settlement, which was cited...
by dwd500
Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) Scholar Bowl Tourn. 12/1/18 (WHIT IV)
Replies: 3
Views: 2748

Re: Washington (MO) Scholar Bowl Tourn. 12/1/18 (WHIT IV)

After realizing that 36 teams is a much better schedule than 32, I've moved the cap to there.

And...we're full.

I need to check with some possible other moderators' availability before I expand the cap, but it will most likely happen. Teams that register now will be put on the waitlist.
by dwd500
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) Scholar Bowl Tourn. 12/1/18 (WHIT IV)
Replies: 3
Views: 2748

Re: Washington (MO) Scholar Bowl Tourn. 12/1/18 (WHIT IV)

Field (36/36) Sullivan A Sullivan B Hermann A Hermann B Hallsville A Hallsville B Hallsville C Montgomery Co. Oakville Rolla New Haven A New Haven B Calvary Lutheran A Calvary Lutheran B Palmyra A Palmyra B Eureka Houston A Houston B Orchard Farm A Orchard Farm B Orchard Farm C Arcadia Valley St. J...
by dwd500
Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:44 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) Scholar Bowl Tourn. 12/1/18 (WHIT IV)
Replies: 3
Views: 2748

Washington (MO) Scholar Bowl Tourn. 12/1/18 (WHIT IV)

Coaches, I am happy to announce the 4th Annual Washington High School Invitational Tournament (WHIT IV) on December 1st, 2018. It will be held at Washington High School, at 600 Blue Jay Drive, Washington, MO, 63090. The tournament will be in the 20 Tossup/20 Bonus format. We will be using “Powers,” ...
by dwd500
Thu Aug 23, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Old Time Radio Recommendations
Replies: 1
Views: 361

Re: Old Time Radio Recommendations

Saw the title and got all excited that I'd get to talk about restoring a Westinghouse H839N5 tube radio that, on the inside, looked like it had once caught fire. Had to replace every single capacitor, but it works great now. So, for lack of any other place to discuss my hobby on here.....yeah. If yo...
by dwd500
Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: John Charles Daly Mirror at WUSTL (6/30/18)
Replies: 8
Views: 5851

Re: John Charles Daly Mirror at WUSTL (6/30/18)

I'm interested and will be there.
by dwd500
Sat Jun 09, 2018 11:40 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2018 NSC Set Discussion Thread
Replies: 23
Views: 14195

Re: 2018 NSC Set Discussion Thread

Specifically for Psalms, there are no other Biblical texts that people would write music for Well, there's the Gospels - Passions, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis . Really any Canticle - which is by definition a song not from Psalms. Steve Reich changed style by setting one of these texts in uneven meter...
by dwd500
Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2018 NASAT - Congratulations Illinois A!
Replies: 57
Views: 43643

Re: 2018 NASAT - 6/16-6/17 at the University of Kentucky

Missouri B should include Ben Husting from Helias.
by dwd500
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:22 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: General Discussion GSAC XXV
Replies: 21
Views: 1501

Re: General Discussion GSAC XXV

Dangit. I always get him and Fionn confused. Now that's etched in here forever.
by dwd500
Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:24 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: General Discussion GSAC XXV
Replies: 21
Views: 1501

Re: General Discussion GSAC XXV

I spent the day reading this to the lower brackets. It came across (to me) as pretty hard, but with some properly "important hard" parts. To most of the teams I was reading to, it was a slog. Two things about that: 1. When going with harder stuff, please be sure to include information poin...
by dwd500
Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: Helping A Blooming Quiz Bowler
Replies: 1
Views: 1877

Re: Helping A Blooming Quiz Bowler

That's a fine place to start. Just remember Rule #1 - It has to be fun . That's fun in the sense that watching TV is fun. Not fun in the sense that "you get that feeling of satisfaction after working at a goal" kind of fun. He won't be there, not at that age. As long as he's in the mindset...
by dwd500
Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:03 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: HSNCT vs. NSC
Replies: 3
Views: 9070

Re: HSNCT vs. NSC

NSC (PACE) offers more bang for your buck as far as: 1 - Number of games. You'll play at least 18 matches that count towards your final placement. HSNCT's format guarantees you only 10. 2 - Level of competition. At least one of those games, no matter who you are, will be against somebody in the top ...
by dwd500
Mon Jan 08, 2018 2:13 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: HSQBRank 2017-18: Now with a Patreon page!
Replies: 122
Views: 89937

Re: HSQBRank 2017-18: Now with a Patreon page!

Not that it matters much for this, but just to clarify for anyone else wondering - WHIT is Washington High School's tournament, not Washington University. The two schools are about 45 miles apart and are not affiliated with each other, other than regularly providing great staff for each other's tour...
by dwd500
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2017 WHAQ Question-Specific Discussion
Replies: 28
Views: 1316

Re: 2017 WHAQ Question-Specific Discussion

Here's how they appeared during our mirror on December 3rd. I don't think Jacob's changed any since then. In one play by this author, a writer from New York is coerced into supporting Wally O’Hara’s political candidacy. In another play by this author of The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, Willy Ha...
by dwd500
Fri Oct 27, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Bracketing question
Replies: 7
Views: 5781

Re: Bracketing question

I came up with something for that, once. I like making sure that the top 2 from each bracket proceed out of prelims, just in case I seeded it all wrong. Prelims: 7 groups of 6. Playoffs: Top 2 of each bracket, plus 2 wild cards (however you determine those) - snake seeded into 4 groups of 4 for roun...
by dwd500
Tue Oct 10, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: PSA - Don't be a Luddite
Replies: 62
Views: 30617

Re: PSA - Don't be a Luddite

I complained after the first round. Compared to using StatsLive or something like Neg5 (which I still haven't done), digging around in a spreadsheet after trying to read at speed and keep a game from dragging is pretty tough. There were big gaps of time in that game just to accommodate my having to ...
by dwd500
Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2017 WHAQ General Discussion
Replies: 11
Views: 668

Re: 2017 WHAQ General Discussion

Couch's Kingbird wrote:(the obsession with madrigals)
.

Crap. My bad. Tried to lower the difficulty on one bonus and accidentally duplicated an answer. Will fix ASAP.
by dwd500
Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2017 WHAQ Question-Specific Discussion
Replies: 28
Views: 1316

Re: 2017 WHAQ Question-Specific Discussion

A film by this director ends as a woman puts down a book by William O. Douglas and picks up a copy of Harper’s Bazaar. That film by this director uses many POV shots and the Kuleshov effect to heighten the audience’s sense of voyeurism. A film by this director uses eight shots that last over 7 minu...
by dwd500
Sun Oct 08, 2017 1:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2017 WHAQ Question-Specific Discussion
Replies: 28
Views: 1316

Re: 2017 WHAQ Question-Specific Discussion

This director utilized the Kuleshov effect in one film in which a photographer begins to suspect his neighbor of murder while recuperating from a broken leg. The dolly zoom was first used by this director to convey the acrophobia of a character. A film by this director uses eight shots that last ov...
by dwd500
Sun Oct 08, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2017 WHAQ Question-Specific Discussion
Replies: 28
Views: 1316

Re: 2017 WHAQ Question-Specific Discussion

I've fixed the ballet bonus. Can't believe that one slipped my radar.

"Hydroxyl" is in the question way late. The answerline should probably should have a note to accept that until read, but I'll leave that to the science editor.
by dwd500
Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) High Tournament 12/2/17
Replies: 2
Views: 2518

Re: Washington (MO) High Tournament 12/2/17

We have hit our initial cap. Our move to the high school building gives us the room to expand if needed, but I'd need to verify on staffing numbers before I go that far. Further signups will go onto the waitlist for the time being.
by dwd500
Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:52 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) High Tournament 12/2/17
Replies: 2
Views: 2518

Re: Washington (MO) High Tournament 12/2/17

Teams (48/48) Wellsville-Middletown Central (St. Joseph) Hallsville - 2 Southwestern Piasa (IL) Pilot Grove - 2 Parkway North Hannibal - 2 New Haven - 2 Calvary Lutheran - 2 Holt Parkway South - 2 Clever - 2 Houston Sullivan -2 Orchard Farm - 2 Hermann - 2 Eureka Oakville Tuscumbia Cuba - 2 Rolla F...
by dwd500
Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington (MO) High Tournament 12/2/17
Replies: 2
Views: 2518

Washington (MO) High Tournament 12/2/17

Coaches, As it's a bit way down this spiel, I'm including another link to the registration form here. I am happy to announce the 3rd Annual Washington High School Invitational Tournament (WHIT III) on December 2nd, 2017. It will be held at Washington High School, at 600 Blue Jay Drive, Washington, M...
by dwd500
Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: New AMSQG announcement
Replies: 15
Views: 12804

Re: New AMSQG announcement

The market for the hazy gap between SCOP, MSNCT and high school regular is pretty full for this season at this point, (WHAQ II, DEFT, SCOP, SOLON, etc.) and that's where this set sounds like it's headed. Guaranteed 1/1 Chemistry and 1/1 Physics doesn't sound at all like a middle school set. NAQT doe...
by dwd500
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: Middle school area archives
Topic: New AMSQG announcement
Replies: 15
Views: 12804

Re: New AMSQG announcement

I'm confused. Is this in addition to, or a replacement of this set?
by dwd500
Fri May 26, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: "YO, Pass the AUX Cord, You'd Better Not Read" TRASH Set
Replies: 80
Views: 39118

Re: "YO, Pass the AUX Cord, You'd Better Not Read" TRASH Set

I need a teammate. I'm much better at older stuff than newer. Could use someone who knows newer music/movies/how to keep me from falling asleep at the buzzer at 11pm.
by dwd500
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Activities Outside of Quiz Bowl
Replies: 28
Views: 3050

Re: Activities Outside of Quiz Bowl

That was quite a blurb, but if anyone wants to talk about classic lawn equipment like 2-stroke Lawn Boys, Mcclane edgers, and argue about which weed-wacker brand is the best (hint: not Craftsman or Homelite), I'm your guy I guess. Not really a hobby, but I guess I have a story for you. When I went ...
by dwd500
Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Outreach for schools that play "bad" formats
Replies: 10
Views: 5266

Re: Outreach for schools that play "bad" formats

I grew up on a pretty bad format: Kentucky's Governor's Cup was all I knew existed back when I graduated in 1996. When I first took on sponsorship of our Middle School team here at Washington (MO) eleven years ago, the only tournament we would enter all year was a middle-of-the-week after-school tou...
by dwd500
Tue Feb 07, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: I guess I'll start?
Replies: 5
Views: 345

I guess I'll start?

Before I say anything else - THANK YOU for writing. This really is a thankless job, and, since working on WHAQ, I know full well - the only time you hear any feedback, it's always negative. I don't mean to add to that, I honestly don't. There's a lot of good going on in here, and while some cosmetic...
by dwd500
Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2016 WHAQ General Discussion
Replies: 13
Views: 5796

Re: 2016 WHAQ General Discussion

The bonus with moving screen was in packet 5, bonus 15.
At Washington, it was heard in 21 rooms.
Going 0/10/20/30, it went 7/7/6/1.

The bonus with Martin Sheen was in packet 8, bonus 7.
At Washington, it was heard in all 24 rooms, at 9/6/5/4
by dwd500
Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Washington MO High 12/3
Replies: 5
Views: 3419

Re: Washington MO High 12/3

Results are here.

Top 12 (should be earning a PACE NSC bid):

1. MICDS
2. Louisiana A
3. Marquette
4. Eureka
5. Rock Bridge A
6. Hallsville
7. Calvary Lutheran A
8. Orchard Farm A
9. Rolla
10. Tuscumbia
11. Parkway South B
12. Webster Groves
by dwd500
Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: I Don't Understand
Replies: 20
Views: 10871

Re: I Don't Understand

In my experience, the qualities that make a player a good captain and the qualities that make a player a big scorer rarely overlap. A player that can do both is extremely rare. My favorite move is to name quieter players who probably wouldn't get a lot of points per game (if any) as captain. #1 - it...