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Month: November 2025

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Gov. Bob Ferguson makes his pick for WA Supreme Court seat

November 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Bob Ferguson makes his pick for WA Supreme Court seat

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardNovember 24, 2025 Colleen Melody said she’s done interviews for two jobs in the past 12 years. Bob Ferguson conducted both. About a decade ago, Ferguson, then Washington’s attorney general, […]

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WA fines Regence Blue Shield $550K over shortfalls with mental health coverage

November 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA fines Regence Blue Shield $550K over shortfalls with mental health coverage

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardNovember 24, 2025 Washington state is fining health insurance giant Regence Blue Shield over half a million dollars for disparities between its mental health and medical coverage. For years, Regence […]

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For sale: Two retired state ferries. Dreamers need not apply

November 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on For sale: Two retired state ferries. Dreamers need not apply

by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardNovember 24, 2025 If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two […]

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Wyden, Merkley urge feds to fund Columbia River Gorge fire recovery

November 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wyden, Merkley urge feds to fund Columbia River Gorge fire recovery

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleNovember 24, 2025 Oregon’s U.S. senators are urging their peers on a powerful budgeting committee to send emergency funding to Oregon and other states where national lands and parks were […]

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Oregonians have five weeks to secure expiring federal home energy tax credits

November 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregonians have five weeks to secure expiring federal home energy tax credits

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleNovember 24, 2025 Oregonians have just more than a month to take advantage of federal tax credits meant to reduce by thousands of dollars the costs of buying and installing […]

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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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