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- Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:58 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Giant Book Fairs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 939
Re: Giant Book Fairs
Alachua County (noted home of Gainesville) hosts a semi-annual "Friends of the Library" used book sale in which they, over the course of five days, sell a massive amount of books for a small amount of money. Everything is discount priced from the start, but the second to last day is 25-cen...
- Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:12 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Fine arts/music
- Replies: 117
- Views: 45149
Re: Fine arts/music
On that criterion, a question about Harry Potter that talks about its plot obviously would not be academic, while a question about Harry Potter that only contains references to Harry Potter scholarship obviously would be academic. Yes, this in theory correct, just as in theory there is a "Real...
- Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:05 pm
- Forum: Quizbowl History Forum
- Topic: Famous People who played Quizbowl
- Replies: 24
- Views: 35781
Re: Famous People who played Quizbowl
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/12/134426574 ... everythingJoelleJay wrote:According to NPR, Lupe Fiasco played Academic Decathlon in high school.
- Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:51 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: ProtoBowl
- Replies: 367
- Views: 184918
Re: ProtoBowl
...so then the fish said, "Ok! Your wife can be God!" And she was a very benevolent and loving God and everybody agreed she was the best God ever.
- Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:27 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12
- Replies: 40
- Views: 17812
Re: ACF Fall South at Vanderbilt University 11/3/12
We'll be there but only because you asked so nicely
- Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:33 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Florida Tournaments
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1200
Re: Florida Tournaments
Hey, UF is planning on running a high school tournament sometime in late November or December. I'll have an announcement up here as soon as we get things finalized. In the mean time, could you shoot me an email (dkelson@ufl.edu) with your name and what school you represent so that I have your inform...
- Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:48 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: CC Prediction Thread 2012-2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3516
Re: CC Prediction Thread 2012-2013
...[Borglum] has recently turned into the Tony Romo of quizbowl, not able to win the big one. I know he has several championship rings decades ago, but has his time passed him by? Probably, but we think that even Joker Phillips could coach this team to a National Championship... This is my favorite...
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:02 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: (Abbreviated) College Preview, 2012-2013 Season
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12395
Re: (Abbreviated) College Preview, 2012-2013 Season
On a side note I don't think Kelson the Younger will be at UF. There's a between 99.999 and 100% chance that he'll be on a Mormon mission for the next two years. I'll be continuing my heathen ways here in the 'ville for at least another year but seeing as how we can't even get a room on campus to p...
- Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:23 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Qub - A Multiplayer Quiz Bowl Reader
- Replies: 37
- Views: 21552
Re: Qub - A Multiplayer Quiz Bowl Reader
In Chrome it justs negs you every time you buzz in.
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:54 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MUT 2012 Discussion
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12181
Re: MUT 2012 Discussion
Book of Mormon tossup: 1. This text makes the claim that men who are thrust down into hell, men who deny not the Holy Spirit and men who did not receive the gospel of Christ have glory equal to that of the stars, which it terms “telestial.” It notes that evil men don’t give good gifts and that the ...
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:38 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: MUT 2012 Discussion
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12181
Re: MUT 2012 Discussion
My brother and I are pretty sure that we both got hosed pretty hard on the Book of Mormon tossup. Can somebody post it?
- Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:59 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: MUT Mirror at Valencia (4/21/12)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4740
Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: MUT Mirror at Valencia (4/21/12)
Florida are coming. We're still lining up the coffee spoons to measure how many teams we'll be bringing though so stay tuned.
- Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:44 am
- Forum: New High School Teams
- Topic: Books "for Quizbowl"
- Replies: 217
- Views: 226593
Re: Books "for Quizbowl"
How about good books or ways to learn Art, classical music, history. Also what ways are there to learn the bible and literature quickly and easily? Im trying to get the most info as efficiently as possible. "learning in a quick way" and "learning so you can actually be good at quizbo...
- Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:14 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: 2012 NAQT Sectionals at UF (2/4/12)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8220
Re: 2012 NAQT Sectionals at UF (2/4/12)
Alabama A beat Alabama B in the first game of an advantaged final. Stats
- Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:38 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: 2012 NAQT Sectionals at UF (2/4/12)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8220
Re: 2012 NAQT Sectionals at UF (2/4/12)
There are two lots off of Union Road by Criser Hall that are close to the building. Those are your best bets. Apparently there's a debate tournament on the floor above us, so if you see anyone dressed particularly well who looks excited to be here, you're on the wrong floor.
- Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:25 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: 2012 NAQT Sectionals at UF (2/4/12)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8220
Re: 2012 NAQT Sectionals at UF (2/4/12)
Neither Ethan or I are playing. Save your holy water.
- Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:44 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: UF GSAC Mirror: 12/2-3
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3352
Re: UF GSAC Mirror: 12/2-3
We accidentally lost the playoff scoresheets, so no, sorry.
- Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:42 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: UF GSAC Mirror: 12/2-3
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3352
UF GSAC Mirror: 12/2-3
University of Florida ran a mirror of GSAC XIX yesterday and today. Ransom Everglades A defeated Pensacola B in the finals 340-60 to claim the title. Pensacola C was the top Division II team, and Nathan from DeSoto was the high scorer. Thanks to all coaches and teams who put up with the various dela...
- Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:05 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: ACF Fall 2011 Discussion
- Replies: 105
- Views: 21525
Re: ACF Fall 2011 Discussion
I hate to be that guy, but when will the set be posted?
- Sun Sep 25, 2011 1:56 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: College Novice Mirror at UF (9/24)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5062
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:24 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: On-going Season Rankings V2.0 - Herp Derp
- Replies: 255
- Views: 110291
Re: On-going Season Rankings V2.0
So, like, a bottom 25?
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:43 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Where Will You Be Going to College Next Year?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 22433
Re: Where Will You Be Going to College Next Year?
I'll be in Gainesville in the fall.
- Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:31 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: GUERRILLA III - Friday, 4/8/11 - ICT Hotel, Chicago
- Replies: 107
- Views: 20917
Re: GUERRILLA III - Friday, 4/8/11 - ICT Hotel, Chicago
I enjoyed this last year. I'll write my portion of the packet in plenty of time, so just hit me up if you want to form a team.
- Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:25 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Community College Prediction Thread, '10-'11
- Replies: 59
- Views: 14659
Re: Community College Prediction Thread, '10-'11
In an attempt to save this thread from Insane Vikings Fan Zaius, here are a few predictions of my own for the Florida CCSCT. 1. Borglum’s plan to split his team and qualify three teams does not go as well as he had planned. South Florida CC transfer Paul Helelfinger defects back to his old school, l...
- Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:20 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Community College Prediction Thread, '10-'11
- Replies: 59
- Views: 14659
Re: Community College Prediction Thread, '10-'11
They are this year!ValenciaQBowl wrote:Unfortunately, NW Florida State College (nee Okaloosa-Walton) doesn't play this
- Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:08 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
- Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:54 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:00 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Online Scrimmages with Actual Readers!
- Replies: 74
- Views: 15650
Re: Online Scrimmages with Actual Readers!
Per Kay Li, this is happening now, but there aren't enough people so please come.
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:12 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Online Scrimmages with Actual Readers!
- Replies: 74
- Views: 15650
Re: Online Scrimmages with Actual Readers!
Per Kay Li, there will be another one of these happening at 3 pm CST tomorrow.
- Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:05 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Online Scrimmages with Actual Readers!
- Replies: 74
- Views: 15650
Re: Online Scrimmages with Actual Readers!
This is happening. - Kay Li
- Sat Dec 18, 2010 2:53 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
Fairytale and Linus and Lucy.
- Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:10 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
Voting for Snoopy and a hooker in Minneapolis.
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:05 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Penn Bowl 2011 (February 12, 2011)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 19039
Re: Penn Bowl 2011 (February 19, 2011)
Adding to the clamor of voices hoping that this gets moved back to the January 29th date, and noting that 5/5 Literature--1/1 British, 1/1 European 500 CE onwards, 1/1 American, 1/1 World (includes classical), 1/1 Your Choice 5/5 History--1/1 US, 1/1 World, 2/2 European, Canadian, Australian (shoul...
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:27 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Penn Bowl 2011 (February 12, 2011)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 19039
Re: Penn Bowl 2011 (February 19, 2011)
Adding to the clamor of voices hoping that this gets moved back to the January 29th date, and noting that 5/5 Literature--1/1 British, 1/1 European 500 CE onwards, 1/1 American, 1/1 World (includes classical), 1/1 Your Choice 5/5 History--1/1 US, 1/1 World, 2/2 European, Canadian, Australian (should...
- Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:11 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
How to win at HSQB Christmas song March Madness: 1) Be a rap song.Santa's Little Helper wrote:: Christmas Rappin
Anyway, votes, uh, Bach, abstain, Atom et al., Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:13 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Southeast Quizbowl Tournament Calendar
- Replies: 48
- Views: 16063
Re: Southeast Quizbowl Tournament Calendar
Chipola will be hosting a tournament on IS-104 on March 11.
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:12 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Florida '10-'11
- Replies: 50
- Views: 10639
Re: Florida '10-'11
Chipola will be hosting a tournament March 11 on IS-104, fees and such to be announced at a later date. We hope to see you all there.
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:42 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
XTC, but they're both terrible songs.
Sesame Street. (Actually, can I vote Ben Folds Five into the slot occupied by the winner of the XTC-Christmas Rappin matchup?)
Father Christmas.
Christmas Card.
Sesame Street. (Actually, can I vote Ben Folds Five into the slot occupied by the winner of the XTC-Christmas Rappin matchup?)
Father Christmas.
Christmas Card.
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:07 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2010 Fall Novice Discussion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2273
Re: 2010 Fall Novice Discussion
Anyone who played this set owes a humongous debt of gratitude to George for making sure that all the deadlines for this project were met. There is a very small chance this set would've gotten done on time (or at all) without him.
- Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:08 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
blink-182; Alien; Jethro Tull; Weird Al
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:19 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: On-going season rankings
- Replies: 391
- Views: 132544
Re: On-going season rankings
Last year's midseason poll was published at the end of January.
- Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:50 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
Linus & Lucy; David Bowie; The Grinch; Ex-Miss
- Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:28 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
These are some hard choices! I'll go with
Run-DMC, Burl Ives (even neither of those songs are really Christmas songs), Christmastime for the Jews, and Louis Armstrong.
Run-DMC, Burl Ives (even neither of those songs are really Christmas songs), Christmastime for the Jews, and Louis Armstrong.
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:44 am
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
Are there seriously people voting against Baby It's Cold Outside???
Dean Martin; Stevie Wonder; Ghetto Christmas; Elvis
Dean Martin; Stevie Wonder; Ghetto Christmas; Elvis
- Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:38 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
I'd better vote so that Brick doesn't go on some sort of inexplicable Cinderella run!
Fairytale, Tori Amos, MST3K, Bar-B-Que.
Fairytale, Tori Amos, MST3K, Bar-B-Que.
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:59 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
- Replies: 369
- Views: 55156
Re: March Madness comes early this year: Top 64 Christmas Songs
hereHabitat_Against_Humanity wrote:Please tell me that there's a list of these somewhere. Also vote Brick.dseal wrote:Voting for Brick, but only because it is the 23rd most conservative rock song of all time.
vote for JOHNNNY ACE
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:41 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Interest in architecture tournament?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 20783
Re: Interest in architecture tournament?
Matt, my comment was directed more towards Dallin, who said that such a side event would help introduce figures to make their "slow march into the canon." This is a potentially upsetting way of looking at how answer lines are drawn for quizbowl events and I would encourage people not to a...
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 1:30 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Interest in architecture tournament?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 20783
Re: Interest in architecture tournament?
outside-of-the-canon stuff Not speaking for Aidan, but I think this is implied. If this was just a quizbowl architecture tournament, we'd have a bunch of tossups on Wright, Sullivan, Cass Gilbert, Frank Gehry, etc., etc. There are a lot of important architects (modern architects, especially) that, ...
- Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:31 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Interest in architecture tournament?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 20783
Re: Interest in architecture tournament?
Please, please, please do this.
- Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:28 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Social Science CANON LIST
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5590
Re: Social Science CANON LIST
It's not supposed to work like this because you aren't going out and reading articles and questions and discovering these things for yourself, you are trying to get others to tell you what to know. The thing that gets lost sometimes in the shuffle of quizbowl is that it is baseline about intelligen...