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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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Friday 5/08

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What was the first Lifesaver flavor?

The first Life Savers flavor was Pep-O-Mint, created in 1912 by Clarence Crane in Cleveland, Ohio. Designed as a "summer candy" alternative to chocolate, these mints were meant to withstand heat and resembled miniature life preservers.

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Which country is the largest producer of vanilla?

Madagascar is the world's largest producer of vanilla, accounting for approximately 80% to 85% of global supply. Known for producing high-quality Bourbon vanilla, particularly in the northeastern Sava region, the country dominates the market, with Indonesia, Uganda, and Mexico following as smaller producers. 

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What American company marketed the first home video game console ­the Odyssey ­in 1972?

Magnavox marketed the first home video game console, the Odyssey, in September 1972. Designed by Ralph H. Baer at Sanders Associates, the system was released by Magnavox in the United States, selling approximately 350,000 units during its lifespan.

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Who lives in a garbage can on the TV show "Sesame Street"?

Oscar the Grouch lives in a garbage can on the television show Sesame Street. Known for his love of trash and grumpiness, he was originally performed by puppeteer Caroll Spinney starting in the show's first season in 1969. 

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Which newspaper does Peter Parker work for as a photographer?

Peter Parker primarily works as a freelance photographer for The Daily Bugle. Under editor-in-chief J. Jonah Jameson, Peter supplies the tabloid with exclusive photos of his alter-ego, Spider-Man. He has also occasionally provided photos to other publications like NOW Magazine and Front Line.

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