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Month: February 2025

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Trump names Washington’s Joe Kent to lead counterterrorism agency

February 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Trump names Washington’s Joe Kent to lead counterterrorism agency

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 3, 2025 President Donald Trump on Monday appointed Joe Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and two-time Republican candidate for a congressional seat in southwest Washington, to be […]

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Feds fly 110 detained migrants to Washington state, advocacy group says

February 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Feds fly 110 detained migrants to Washington state, advocacy group says

by Jake Goldstein-Street and Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardFebruary 3, 2025 More than 100 detained migrants were flown Sunday to Seattle en route to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, according to an […]

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Washington GOP sticks with conservative lawmaker as state party leader

February 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington GOP sticks with conservative lawmaker as state party leader

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 3, 2025 State lawmaker Jim Walsh, fresh off securing a second term as leader of Washington’s Republican Party, said Monday he is focused on strengthening the GOP’s campaign mechanics […]

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Washington lawmakers confront juvenile detention overcrowding crisis

February 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington lawmakers confront juvenile detention overcrowding crisis

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 3, 2025 Overcrowding at Washington’s biggest juvenile detention center has grown to crisis levels over the past year. A slew of bills in Olympia look to chip away at […]

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Amid mounting scrutiny, Oregon Department of Corrections shakes up health care division  

February 3, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Amid mounting scrutiny, Oregon Department of Corrections shakes up health care division  

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 3, 2025 UPDATED at 5:03 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 with information about the investigation. The Oregon Department of Corrections has fired two leading health care managers who […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many dice are used in a standard game of backgammon by each player?

Each player uses two standard six-sided dice during their turn in a standard game of backgammon. 
  • Turn rolls: On each regular turn, a player rolls a pair (two) of dice to determine how far to move their checkers.

  • Doubles: If a player rolls matching numbers (doubles), they play that number four times instead of two.

  • Initial roll: To decide who goes first, each player rolls a single die.

  • Set contents: A complete backgammon set typically includes four dice total (two per player) so each person has their own pair, alongside a separate doubling cube.

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"Chili crab" is a dish from which country?

Chili crab is a signature dish from Singapore, where it is widely considered an unofficial national dish. 
  • Invention: The dish was created in Singapore in the 1950s by a local cook named Cher Yam Tian.

  • Recipe: She experimented by stir-frying mud crabs with bottled tomato sauce and chili sauce.

  • Evolution: In 1963, Singaporean chef Hooi Kok Wah refined the recipe by adding a thicker, savory gravy made with sambal, vinegar, and beaten eggs.

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What is the dot in the "i" called?

The dot on top of a lowercase "i" (and "j") is called a tittle. 
  • Meaning: It is a small point or stroke used as a diacritic (a distinguishing mark on a letter).

  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin word titulus, which means an inscription or heading.

  • Purpose: Scribes added it in the 11th century to tell the letter "i" apart from surrounding letters like m, n, or u in tight handwriting.

  • Common Phrase: The phrase "dot your i's and cross your t's" comes from taking great care with tiny writing details.

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Signet, cluster and solitaire are types of what?

Signet, cluster, and solitaire are types of rings.
  • Signet: A ring with a flat top that often features an engraved crest, initial, or seal.

  • Cluster: A design that groups multiple smaller stones closely together to create a large, sparkling look.

  • Solitaire: A simple style that features a single gemstone as the central focal point

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What would you use a closet auger for?

You use a closet auger, also called a toilet auger or toilet snake, to clear stubborn clogs and blockages in a toilet bowl's built-in trap where a standard plunger fails.

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