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Month: December 2024

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Oregon

Stopgap Columbia River Treaty leaves U.S. with more electricity, trickier flood management

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stopgap Columbia River Treaty leaves U.S. with more electricity, trickier flood management

by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardDecember 22, 2024 A stopgap update to the 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada upends flood control and hydropower across the river basin. The U.S. Department of […]

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Washington

Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules

OLYMPIA…Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, the new Republican leader on the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, has introduced a bill ahead of the 2025 legislative session that aims to separate Washington from California’s vehicle-emission standards. […]

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Sports

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. […]

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Oddities

The grass is always greener, but these parents wish Santa wasn’t

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The grass is always greener, but these parents wish Santa wasn’t

Even Santa Claus can’t escape the wrath of the fashion police. According to the New York Post, parents were disappointed when they took their kids to see jolly ol’ Saint Nick at the Bloomingdale’s in New […]

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Lifestyle

Why your morning coffee’s more valuable than ever

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why your morning coffee’s more valuable than ever

Enjoy your morning cup of joe, because chances are it’s costing you more than ever.  That’s because coffee beans are hitting record high prices not seen in nearly 50 years, after difficult growing seasons among […]

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Thursday 2/19

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In what competition could you see a double axel and a mohawk turn?

You would see a double axel and a mohawk turn in a Figure Skating competition, specifically within the singles (men or women), pairs, or in higher-level "well-balanced" skating competitions.

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Which state is located between Wisconsin and North Dakota?

Minnesota is the state located directly between Wisconsin to the east and North Dakota to the west. It shares its eastern border with Wisconsin and its western border with North Dakota, acting as the connecting state in the Upper Midwest region.

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Who wrote the book "How to Win Friends and Influence People"?

Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People, first published in 1936. He was an American writer, lecturer, and developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, and interpersonal skills. The book is a pioneering, best-selling guide on improving social skills and building relationships. 

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In what year did Pac-­Man make its US debut?

Pac-Man made its US debut in October 1980. Following its initial release in Japan in May 1980 as "Puck Man," the game was brought to North America by Midway Manufacturing and became an instant, iconic hit in arcades, note various online sources

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What pair of Disney rodents made their debut in the 1943 cartoon "Private Pluto"?

Chip and Dale made their debut in the 1943 cartoon Private Pluto. Although not named until their 1947 cartoon Chip an' Dale, they appeared in this short as a pair of mischievous, unnamed chipmunks who torment Pluto

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