Here's the latest test of your knowledge of recent news events, as provided by MCT. Enjoy.
McClatchy-Tribune
1. President Obama caused a stir when he was pictured shaking hands and
laughing with what controversial world leader last week?
A. Hugo Chavez
B. Raul Castro
C. Evo Morales
D. Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner
2. What is the name of the singing sensation who has become
famous for her audition on "Britain's Got Talent?"
A. Susan Doyle
B. Susan Boyle
C. Sarah Doyle
D. Susanna Boyle
3. Mike Brown, the coach of what team, was recently honored as NBA Coach of the Year? A. Los Angeles Lakers
B. Chicago Bulls
C. Cleveland Cavaliers
D. Boston Celtics
4. Who won Sunday's Miss USA pageant?
A. Miss South Carolina
B. Miss North Carolina
C. Miss California
D. Miss Texas
5. Iran recently accused Iranian-American journalist Roxana
Saberi of spying for the U.S., sentencing her to how many years in
prison?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Click on "continue reading" for the answers.
ANSWERS: 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-B, 5-D
I'm up on current events. Our country is circling the drain. California is a laughing stock. Our state leaders are oblivious, weak and out of touch. We have citizens who fall for their tricks, refuse to think on their own, are swayed by media tripe. And... to top it off, humans have been on this earth for thousands of years and haven't learned a damn thing. We are the most egotistical and selfish species on the planet.
I think I'm cranky. I think this stuff but don't usually say it out loud... Hell... that's a lie.
As for the quiz... I do like Susan Boyle though; she is sweet.
That was a nice piece In the Sunday Bee on Secrecy and the Navy Waves. They did a great job for us. I have met a number of them when we exchanged greetings, when I wore a Navy cap. The usual "what did you do? and when they gave me the tiniest clue, I could unmask them because I did "it" too. they always told me "this is the first time I have ever told anyone!" They did the "collection," Then there was "processing" and then there was "analysis."
Charlie