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The quest to make WA’s legal system more accessible for people with disabilities

September 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The quest to make WA’s legal system more accessible for people with disabilities

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardSeptember 15, 2025 When G. Helen Whitener arrived in this country at age 16 from Trinidad and Tobago, she did so in a wheelchair.  The right side of Whitener’s body […]

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WA state workers OK new contract with retroactive pay hikes

September 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA state workers OK new contract with retroactive pay hikes

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardSeptember 15, 2025 Thousands of state government and community college employees in Washington have overwhelmingly ratified a new one-year contract that would secure raises they lost out on in July. […]

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Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal

September 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardSeptember 15, 2025 Comcast is suing to block a new Washington law imposing sales tax on advertising services, imperiling a financial linchpin lawmakers relied on to balance the state’s budget. […]

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WA governor counting on Jesse Jones to improve how the state serves residents

September 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA governor counting on Jesse Jones to improve how the state serves residents

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardSeptember 15, 2025 For two decades, embattled consumers knew having investigative journalist Jesse Jones on their side could very likely make things right for them. Now, Gov. Bob Ferguson is […]

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Oregon Senate Republicans replace leadership as speculation swirls about federal job

September 15, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Senate Republicans replace leadership as speculation swirls about federal job

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 15, 2025 Oregon Senate Republicans chose one of their most experienced members to lead the caucus on Monday after outgoing Minority Leader Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, stepped down and […]

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Wednesday 10/07

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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