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State committee seeks passionate leaders to serve disability community

September 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State committee seeks passionate leaders to serve disability community

OLYMPIA – If you care about disability justice and want to work to achieve equity for people with disabilities, apply to volunteer for the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE). The […]

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Oregon National Guard, U.S. Navy Break Ground on $12 Million Machine Gun Range in Boardman

September 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon National Guard, U.S. Navy Break Ground on $12 Million Machine Gun Range in Boardman

BOARDMAN, Ore. — The Oregon National Guard and U.S. Navy broke ground Sept. 9 on a new Multi-Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) Range at the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility, marking the start of construction on […]

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Port of Hood River seeks comments on draft strategic Business Plan

September 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Port of Hood River seeks comments on draft strategic Business Plan

The Port of Hood River is inviting the community to review and comment on its draft 2026–2032 Strategic Business Plan before the plan is finalized. The Strategic Business Plan will guide Port priorities, investments, operations and […]

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Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

September 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a […]

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Rookie Kade Anderson picks up first win with 6 sharp innings as Mariners beat Rangers 3-2

September 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rookie Kade Anderson picks up first win with 6 sharp innings as Mariners beat Rangers 3-2

SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie Kade Anderson picked up his first major league victory with six sharp innings, and Cole Young hit a two-run double as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday. […]

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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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