What's News?

Test your knowledge of current industry events with the following quiz

1. McDonalds launched a new promotional campaign via SMS, requiring diners to send the company text messages in exchange for:

   a. coupons.
   b. valuable prizes.
   c. directions to the nearest place to get your stomach pumped.

2. Doctors in London are now employing wireless-enabled robots to visually examine and communicate with patients worldwide. So far the experiment is a success, except for:

   a. some minor technical snafus.
   b. some difficulties learning the interface.
   c. the robots' violent attack on a patient named Sarah Connor.

3. Bloggers descended upon Nashville to attend a two-day conference organized by the Media Bloggers Association. Interested parties who failed to attend the conference were kept apprised of its progress via:

   a. bloggers blogging on the event.
   b. bloggers blogging about other bloggers blogging on the event.
   c. bloggers blogging about those bloggers blogging about other bloggers blogging on the event.

4. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state governments cannot block Internet purchases from out-of-state wineries, effectively opening the door to increased sales of wine, beer and booze over the Web. States argued against online alcohol sales on grounds that:

   a. they damage the revenues of in-state wineries.
   b. they make it easier for minors to purchase alcohol.
   c. (*hic*) Did I ever tell you guys how much I love you? (*hic*)

The above quiz offers a combination of news and entertainment, and should not be mistaken for either.