Who's Ready for Seconds?

Attention, peeps! In a few days, many of you will douse your brain cells in tryptophan and alcohol.  Sharpen your wits while you still can, and you might win a Cute Overload Page-A-Day Calendar 2009! (rules below)

( G ) In what U.S. state will you find Red Dog Mine?
( E ) What British pop group's controversial 1980 single encouraged home music taping?
( H ) What nation was ruled by a dog for three years in the 11th century?
( AL ) In Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, what breed was Charley?
( SN ) What is the brightest star in the night sky?
( SL ) In golf, what is the term for a hole that's curved rather than straight?

UPDATE: The contest is closed -- thanks to everyone who participated!

TERRIBLY IMPRESSIVE AND FORMAL-LOOKING LIST OF OFFICIAL RULES

1. Entries must be received by 9 PM PST, Tuesday, November 25, 2008.
2. One entry per person, please.
3. One winning entry will be selected at random from correct entries.
4. Contest open to all except employees of CuteLabs, their immediate families and boring relatives.
5. Entries will be judged by NTMTOM, who will settle all ties by wishbone pull.