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With a phone call, WA governor keeps emergency powers bill alive

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on With a phone call, WA governor keeps emergency powers bill alive

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2025 A Senate bill installing new guard rails on a governor’s emergency powers is set for a key vote Friday, due in large part to a phone call […]

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Ferguson wades into WA Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson wades into WA Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2025 In one of his first acts as governor, Bob Ferguson pulled back two Inslee administration appointments to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, adding a new layer […]

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Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Amid mounting criticism from the public and lawmakers from both parties, Gov. Tina Kotek has paused any further agency action on the state’s new Wildfire Hazard Map […]

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Oregon union asking lawmakers to pass worker safety bills 

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon union asking lawmakers to pass worker safety bills 

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Oregon union leaders and workers said the state needs to put more safeguards in place to protect employees from harm when they work in dangerous jobs in […]

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Moving beyond addiction: Portland-area advocates, police see signs of improvement

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Moving beyond addiction: Portland-area advocates, police see signs of improvement

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Officer James Weed patrolled in his squad car through Hillsboro in November, checking on the welfare of people in the Portland-area suburb.  An officer for 14 years, […]

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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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