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Justice Mary Yu to step down from WA Supreme Court this year

September 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Justice Mary Yu to step down from WA Supreme Court this year

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardSeptember 11, 2025 Washington state Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu will retire from the bench at the end of this year. Yu, appointed in 2014, told fellow justices Thursday afternoon […]

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Washington’s K-12 standardized test scores still below pre-pandemic levels

September 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington’s K-12 standardized test scores still below pre-pandemic levels

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardSeptember 11, 2025 Standardized test scores for Washington public school students improved slightly this year, according to data the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction released Wednesday. But the […]

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State Constitution to be displayed in Eastern Washington for first time

September 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Constitution to be displayed in Eastern Washington for first time

OLYMPIA – The Office of the Secretary of State and the Washington State Archives will display the 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington at the Spokane Public Library, Monday, September 15, 2025. The constitution will be […]

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Seattle’s housing crisis leads to conflict between living spaces and mature trees

September 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Seattle’s housing crisis leads to conflict between living spaces and mature trees

SEATTLE (AP) — An early-morning door knock roused a snoozing Rebecca Thorley. In the winter chill at her door stood a friendly City of Seattle worker. He gave a heads-up about upcoming street painting in […]

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Indictment charges church leaders with swindling millions in military benefits

September 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Indictment charges church leaders with swindling millions in military benefits

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Leaders of a Georgia-based church with congregations in five states have been charged by federal prosecutors with swindling millions of dollars in veterans benefits from parishioners serving in the military. An […]

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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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