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WA Supreme Court will decide if natural gas measure passed by voters is legal

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA Supreme Court will decide if natural gas measure passed by voters is legal

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardSeptember 4, 2025 The fate of a voter-approved measure to slow Washington’s shift from natural gas toward technology like electric heat pumps will be decided by the state Supreme Court. […]

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WA could lose billions in revenue from Trump’s tariffs, new report says

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA could lose billions in revenue from Trump’s tariffs, new report says

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardSeptember 4, 2025 Washington’s grocery prices could grow more than 16% if President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are allowed to continue, predicts a new state report released Thursday.  So if […]

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Ex-head of WA youth prisons alleges whistleblower retaliation in $4.75M claim

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ex-head of WA youth prisons alleges whistleblower retaliation in $4.75M claim

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardSeptember 4, 2025 The former head of Washington’s beleaguered juvenile detention system alleges she was fired in retaliation for repeatedly warning of the dangers of overcrowding in the state’s youth […]

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Employment Security celebrates two decades of National Workforce Development month

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Employment Security celebrates two decades of National Workforce Development month

OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department is proud to pay tribute to a month-long celebration of the significant effect workforce development programs have in Washington. September marks the 20th anniversary of National Workforce Development Month. Workforce […]

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Ex-pilot accused of trying to cut a passenger flight’s engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer says

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ex-pilot accused of trying to cut a passenger flight’s engines reaches plea deals, his lawyer says

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit has reached plea agreements with state and federal prosecutors, […]

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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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