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Scammers claiming to be from a state agency are targeting WA businesses

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scammers claiming to be from a state agency are targeting WA businesses

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardDecember 5, 2024 Businesses and nonprofit organizations should watch out for fraudulent letters that claim to be asking for money on behalf of the Washington Office of the Secretary of […]

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Here’s who Bob Ferguson wants to lead WA’s departments of corrections and ecology

December 5, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Here’s who Bob Ferguson wants to lead WA’s departments of corrections and ecology

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 5, 2024 Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson is tapping a Biden Administration official to lead the state’s Department of Ecology and to keep Washington at the forefront of the nation’s fight […]

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Wednesday 5/06

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What type of food is Fontina?

Fontina is a mild, semi-soft cow's milk cheese originating from the Italian Alps (Aosta Valley), renowned for its rich, buttery, and nutty flavor with a smooth texture. It is a premier melting cheese often used in fondues, gratins, and sauces. While authentic Fontina DOP is raw and earthy, many varieties now exist globally, including milder, waxed versions from Denmark and the U.S.. 

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What name is given to the diagram in which sets are represented by circles?

A diagram that uses circles (or other closed curves) to represent sets and their logical relationships is called a Venn diagram. Named after British mathematician John Venn, these diagrams illustrate intersections, unions, and differences between groups, with overlapping areas indicating common elements. 

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What U.S. mountain range has a "road to nowhere"?

The Great Smoky Mountains (a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains) in North Carolina feature the "Road to Nowhere," officially known as Lakeview Drive. Located near Bryson City in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this 6.5-mile road was left unfinished, ending abruptly at a tunnel due to environmental issues in the 1960s. 

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What part of a building do trusses support?

Roof trusses primarily support the roof structure, including sheathing, underlayment, and roofing materials (like shingles), while also providing structural stability and forming the ceiling line. They bridge the span between exterior walls to distribute weight efficiently, and can also support interior ceiling loads on their bottom chords

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What ocean liner was retired in 1967 and became a hotel at Long Beach?

The RMS Queen Mary was retired in 1967 and subsequently became a hotel, museum, and tourist attraction in Long Beach, California. After a final voyage departing Southampton on October 31, 1967, the historic British ocean liner was permanently moored in Long Beach to begin its new role.

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