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The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day

The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets. For those who would rather have more sunlight, […]

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Nissan, Honda confirm talks on closer collaboration but say there’s been no decision on a merger

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Nissan, Honda confirm talks on closer collaboration but say there’s been no decision on a merger

BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger. Nissan’s share price soared more than […]

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Amazon investing another $10 billion in Ohio-based data centers

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Amazon investing another $10 billion in Ohio-based data centers

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Amazon Web Services will invest another $10 billion to bolster its data center infrastructure in Ohio. The company and Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced the plan Monday. The new investment will […]

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‘Bluey’ is bound for the big screen with a feature film coming in 2027

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘Bluey’ is bound for the big screen with a feature film coming in 2027

NEW YORK (AP) — “Bluey” is heading to the big screen. The Walt Disney Co. and BBC Studios announced Tuesday that a film based on the hit Australian animated series will arrive in theaters in 2027. The […]

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Cantwell Announces Funding for New Clean School Buses in WA

December 17, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cantwell Announces Funding for New Clean School Buses in WA

Three grants totaling $8.4 million were awarded to WA school districts in Woodland, Olympia, Central Kitsap, Bellevue, Everett, and the Colville Reservation for 28 zero-emission school buses; The grants were awarded through a program established […]

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Saturday 4/25

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many times did John Glenn circle the earth in 1962, when he became the first American in orbit?

On this day in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth—circling the planet three times in just under five hours aboard Friendship 7. The flight was risky, but Glenn's calm focus and NASA's teamwork brought him safely home.

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What is the opening of a camera lens, which controls the amount of light?

Aperture is one of the three sides of the Exposure Triangle, along with shutter speed and ISO. It is the interaction of all three that determines the exposure of an image. Aperture controls the amount of light entering through the lens. Shutter speed dictates the duration of light hitting the sensor.

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Who gave the famous speech, "Give me liberty or give me death"?

"Give me liberty or give me death!" is a quotation attributed to American politician and orator Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia.

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Who's the only character is "Peter and the Wolf" represented by a brass instrument?

The wolf is represented by the French horn (brass). Wolves are seen as big, scary animals that are often villains in classic children's stories. The music has a menacing sound that could tie into the wolf lurking or stalking.  The bird is represented by the flute (woodwind family). The cat is represented by the clarinet (woodwind family).

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What band, formed in 1977, was fronted by singer/guitarist Mark Knopfler?

Dire Straits was a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums), and managed by Ed Bicknell.

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