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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez thinks the Democratic Party needs to change, not her

November 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez thinks the Democratic Party needs to change, not her

“I’m a Democrat. Maybe I’m an old school one,” she said after forcing a House vote this week that left members of her own party miffed. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez told voters in her 2022 campaign […]

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Toll could be nearly $1M from vandalism in Washington state Capitol

November 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Toll could be nearly $1M from vandalism in Washington state Capitol

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardNovember 21, 2025 Damage at the Washington state Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million. New estimates released Thursday put the total tab for the Oct. 5 […]

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Oregon proposes settlement to stop major landlord from hiking rent prices

November 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon proposes settlement to stop major landlord from hiking rent prices

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleNovember 21, 2025 The country’s largest landlord would stop using algorithmic software to artificially inflate rent prices under a $7 million settlement offer Oregon and eight other states proposed. Greystar […]

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State economist gives insight into Oregon’s slowing economic reality

November 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State economist gives insight into Oregon’s slowing economic reality

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleNovember 21, 2025 Oregon’s economic activity is declining, population growth is slowing and unemployment is rising — all at a faster pace than the U.S.  While the state’s economy is […]

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Oregon State Emergency Board Proposes $2.5 Million for Rowena

November 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon State Emergency Board Proposes $2.5 Million for Rowena

Wasco County is pleased to announce a significant step forward in securing the necessary resources for the ongoing Rowena debris cleanup effort. On Tuesday, November 18, the Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board (E-Board) voted to approve […]

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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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