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Senator Murray Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Firing USAID Staff

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senator Murray Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Firing USAID Staff

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration taking action Sunday to permanently eliminate 1,600 USAID employees’ positions and put […]

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Reps. Gloria Mendoza and Deb Manjarrez to hold virtual 14th District Town Hall, March 13

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Reps. Gloria Mendoza and Deb Manjarrez to hold virtual 14th District Town Hall, March 13

Rep. Gloria Mendoza, R-Grandview, and Rep. Deb Manjarrez, R-Wapato, invite 14th District citizens to a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, March 13. The 14th District lawmakers will provide a legislative update during the meeting. Participants will […]

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Tesla to maintain exclusive hold on direct EV sales to WA consumers

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Tesla to maintain exclusive hold on direct EV sales to WA consumers

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 24, 2025 Tesla will remain the only electric vehicle manufacturer allowed to sell directly to customers in Washington. That’s because legislation that would have put firms like Rivian and […]

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Plan to close facilities for people exiting Washington prisons draws backlash

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Plan to close facilities for people exiting Washington prisons draws backlash

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 24, 2025 Two facilities for incarcerated people transitioning out of prison are on the chopping block as Washington lawmakers look for ways to close the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. […]

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WA lawmakers weigh further delay to early learning expansion

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA lawmakers weigh further delay to early learning expansion

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardFebruary 24, 2025 Nearly 15 years ago, Washington state lawmakers approved a plan to make a state-funded early learning program an entitlement for all low-income families who qualify.  Since then, […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What cartoon was created by Gary Larson?

Gary Larson is best known for creating the popular and surreal single-panel cartoon series The Far Side, which was syndicated in newspapers from 1980 to 1995. 

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In what year did Richard Nixon resign as President of the US?

Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States in 1974.

  • Announcement: Nixon announced his resignation in a television address on the evening of August 8, 1974.
  • Effective Date: The resignation became effective at noon on August 9, 1974.
  • Succession: Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as president on August 9, 1974, following the resignation.
  • Reason: The resignation was a direct result of the Watergate scandal, following the release of the "smoking gun" tape which proved he was involved in the cover-up. 

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What is the name of the six-pointed star which is the symbol of Judaism?

The six-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism is called the Star of David, or in Hebrew, Magen David (מָגֵן דָּוִד), which translates to "Shield of David". It consists of two interlocking equilateral triangles. 

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What is the slowest moving, living land mammal?

The three-toed sloth (Bradypus) is officially recognized as the slowest land mammal, moving at an average speed of about 0.15 mph (roughly 1 foot per minute). They travel only about 41 yards per day to conserve energy, relying on a low-metabolism diet of leaves and rarely leaving trees.

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"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the myth that the glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of how many panes?

"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the urban legend that the main glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of 666 panes. This number is used in the novel to fuel conspiracies regarding "the number of the beast". However, the Louvre has stated the actual number of glass panels is 673 (consisting of 603 rhombi and 70 triangles). 

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