Problem: Xu Caihou, a retired PLA general and former vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), was taken from his sick bed at 301 Military Hospital in Beijing on Saturday by dozens of armed policemen, the South China Morning Post reported, quoting unidentified sources.

Xu was detained the same day President Xi Jinping chaired a steering group tasked with reforming the military, the Post said.

If confirmed, Xu would become the highest-ranking military officer to be detained on suspicion of corruption.

Xu's critics claim that during his tenure, the buying and selling of military ranks was widespread in the defense establishment.

"I was told by an ex-PLA man I met on the train travelling to Guangzhou that he quit the military because so many people were buying positions and he did not want to play that game," said David Zweig, professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

"Telling me, a foreign professor, such dirt suggests that it is widespread and the anger that exists about this is also widespread."

Bribery scandal

Xu's detention may be connected with the corruption probe of Gu Junshan, the army's former deputy logistics chief and one of Xu's closest subordinates. Gu, who was in charge of the military's massive procurement and property portfolio, reportedly received bribes in cash and gifts. He has been under investigation since early 2012.

Xu, 71, was promoted to the CMC in 1999 and became its vice-chairman in 2004. He retired in March last year.

He has not been seen in public for several months until January 20, when the Chinese media showed him with President Xi greeting a group of retired military officials on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
1. Was Xu promoted?
2. What age?
3. When?
4. Was he liked?
5. Was he arrested?
6. When?
7. How?
8. For what?
9. Who bribed him?
10. Is he still working?
11. Did he resurface?
12. When?
13. Where?
14. For what?
15. Celebrating what?
16. What was bought?
17. By whom?
18. Was a game played?
19. Where?
20. Did he have people beneath him?
Answer: 1. yes
2. 71
3. in 1999
4. no
5. yes
6. Saturday
7. taken from bed by policemen
8. suspicion of corruption
9. Gu Junshan
10. no
11. yes
12. January 20
13. with President Xi
14. greeting military officials
15. Chinese Lunar New Year
16. military ranks
17. the defense
18. yes
19. the military
20. yes

Problem: Wednesday night 7: 30 p. m. at the Chuckle Bar!

Starring Rodney Mann, Pedro Mendez and Larry Dunne!

Next Wednesday night at the Chuckle Bar we have an all star line up of comedians. Three of the world's best known comedians are coming together for one night only. Book your tickets by calling 1 900 555 6565 or be at the door early to buy them before the show begins.

Rodney Mann

Mann is famous for his jokes about average people and their life. Many of his jokes are social commentaries on everyday things. He loves to set his jokes in New York, the city where he grew up.

Mann's most famous opening line, "You know, I was walking down the street the other day. . . " is known all over the world. He is just back from his tour of Europe, and is appearing at the Chuckle Bar for one night only. Don't miss it!

Pedro Mendez

Pedro Mendez grew up on a small farm in Panama. He moved to the USA with his parents when he was ten, and has been telling jokes and making people laugh ever since. Recently, the 30 year old comedian began to film a new TV programme that he will both act in and produce.

Experience Mendez's unique Latin style humor for yourself. His routine, "I had a farm in Panama", is a classic that should not be missed.

Larry Dunne

Larry Dunne has been making people laugh all over the world for more than five decades. He began his career by performing for soldiers in Hawaii in the 1950s, and since then, he has been the host of his own late night TV programme. The videos and DVDs of his performances are the best sellers of any stand-up acts out there. As an old style comedian, Dunne uses lots of singing and dancing as part of his routines.

Dunne is best known for his jokes about life in the USA and how it has changed during his lifetime. This will be Dunne's last show before he retires, so don't miss it.

Call 1-900-555-6565 to reserve your tickets or be at the door by 7: 00 p. m. .
1. How many comedians will be at the Chuckle Bar on Wednesday night?
2. What time is the show?
3. How can people book tickets?
4. Or?
5. Who is famous for his jokes about normal people?
6. Where is the locale of many of his jokes?
7. What significance does New York have for him?
8. What is a frequent opener for Mann?
9. Where did he just get back from?
10. How many nights will he perform at the Chuckle bar?
11. Who grew up on a small farm?
12. Where?
13. How old was he when he relocated to the United States?
14. How old is he?
15. What did he do recently?
16. Will he act in it?
17. What is a common opener of his?
18. Who has been a comedian for over five decades?
19. Who was his first audience?
20. Where?
21. When?
22. Does he have his own TV show?
Answer: 1. three
2. 7:30 pm
3. call 1 900 555 6565
4. at the door
5. Rodney Mann
6. New York
7. he grew up there
8. "You know, I was walking down the street the other day. . . "
9. Europe
10. one
11. Pedro Mendez
12. Panama
13. ten
14. 30
15. filmed a new TV programme
16. yes
17. "I had a farm in Panama"
18. Larry Dunne
19. soldiers
20. Hawaii
21. 1950s
22. yes

Problem: (CNN) -- Mohammad Idrissou put Cameroon on course for a spot in the African Nations Cup quarterfinals with a late winner in a topsy-turvy 3-2 Group D victory over Zambia.

Zambia bossed the first half and went ahead inside 10 minutes through Jacob Mulenga.

A terrible mistake from Zambia keeper Kennedy Mweene allowed Geremi to equalise and Samuel Eto'o gave Cameroon the lead in the 72nd minute.

Christopher Katongo thought he had earned a point with an 82nd-minute penalty but Idrissou had the last word for Cameroon just four minutes later.

The Indomitable Lions were looking to ignite their campaign after a shock 1-0 defeat by Gabon in their opening match, which was also a first loss for manager Paul Le Guen.

But it got worse for the four-time champions in only the eighth minute, and it was experienced center-back Rigobert Song who was the architect of his own side's downfall.

Felix Katongo swung in a great cross from the left and, in attempting to head behind, Song instead drew a point-blank save from his keeper. Carlos Kameni, though, could only push the ball out to Mulenga, who was left with a simple tap-in.

Zambia should have doubled their lead before half-time. Rainford Kalaba's fierce free-kick was pushed back into the danger area by Kameni but Christopher Katongo could not direct his shot away from the keeper.

And that was made to look very costly in the 68th minute when a calamitous mistake from Mweene saw Cameroon draw level.

Geremi sent in a hopeful cross from the right wing that the Zambia keeper inexplicably helped into his own net.
1. What team won in Group D?
2. What player helped them win?
3. Who were they playing?
4. What was the score?
5. Who got a point with a penalty?
6. When?
7. Who scored four minutes later?
8. Who did he score for?
9. What team is Le Guen in charge of?
10. What position does Rigobert Song play?
Answer:
1. Cameroon
2. Samuel Eto'o
3. Zambia
4. 1-0
5. Christopher Katongo
6. 82nd-minute
7. Idrissou
8. Cameroon
9. The Indomitable Lions
10. center-back