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30 Bonneville Power workers get jobs back amid hundreds of layoffs and buyouts

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 30 Bonneville Power workers get jobs back amid hundreds of layoffs and buyouts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 18, 2025 After an uproar over staffing cuts at the Bonneville Power Administration, the Trump administration is trying to rehire a handful of staffers it laid off last week.  […]

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Washington state bill would set new standards for wood stoves

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington state bill would set new standards for wood stoves

by Albert James, Washington State StandardFebruary 18, 2025 A Washington state Senate committee advanced a proposal Friday morning to update the rules around wood stoves. Democratic supporters of the bill argue it will promote better […]

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Former Oregon House GOP leader will run for Senate GOP leader’s seat

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Former Oregon House GOP leader will run for Senate GOP leader’s seat

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 18, 2025 Former Oregon House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich will run for the state Senate in 2026, one of several expected campaign announcements as the state constitution bars Republican […]

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Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Greater Idaho movement wants a seat at the table

by Barbara Klein, Kay Kerriden and Beth Upshaw, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 18, 2025 Some residents in eastern Oregon would like to merge with our neighbor to the east, creating a Greater Idaho. Supporters include some […]

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An avalanche in Oregon may have buried people near a snowmobile trail, authorities say

February 18, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on An avalanche in Oregon may have buried people near a snowmobile trail, authorities say

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Search and rescue crews were responding Tuesday to a report that an avalanche might have buried at least one person near a snowmobile trail in Oregon’s Central Cascade Mountains. The Deschutes […]

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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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