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Debate on investing WA Cares funds in the stock market heats up

September 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Debate on investing WA Cares funds in the stock market heats up

A ballot measure that would let the state make stock market investments with payroll taxes collected for Washington’s new long-term care program is a “no-brainer,” supporters said Friday. Senate Joint Resolution 8201, if passed in November, would […]

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Washington, in break with FDA rules, acts to assure wide access to COVID-19 vaccines

September 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington, in break with FDA rules, acts to assure wide access to COVID-19 vaccines

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardSeptember 5, 2025 The Washington State Department of Health has issued a standing order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated. The standing order, […]

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Another hydrogen developer exits regional clean energy project

September 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Another hydrogen developer exits regional clean energy project

by Tom Banse, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 5, 2025 A billion-dollar, taxpayer-funded enterprise to kickstart a clean hydrogen industry in the Pacific Northwest took another hit due to energy companies getting cold feet.  Portland General Electric […]

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Schoesler opposes possible release of Kevin Coe, Spokane’s ‘South Hill Rapist’   

September 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Schoesler opposes possible release of Kevin Coe, Spokane’s ‘South Hill Rapist’   

9th District senator calls for Legislature to pass law in 2026 making it harder to release serial rapists OLYMPIA…State Sen. Mark Schoesler says he is outraged that the state might release Kevin Coe, the “South Hill Rapist” […]

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State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lower Sugarloaf Fire

September 5, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lower Sugarloaf Fire

Chelan County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Lower Sugarloaf Fire located in Chelan County, near the […]

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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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