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‘A devastating loss’: WA state Sen. Bill Ramos mourned after dying unexpectedly

April 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘A devastating loss’: WA state Sen. Bill Ramos mourned after dying unexpectedly

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardApril 21, 2025 Washington state Sen. Bill Ramos died suddenly Saturday while on a trail run near his home in Issaquah. He was 69. Colleagues remembered Ramos, a Democrat representing […]

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WA food banks bracing for potential impacts from federal cuts and tariffs

April 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA food banks bracing for potential impacts from federal cuts and tariffs

by Questen Inghram, Washington State StandardApril 21, 2025 This article was first published by the Yakima Herald-Republic. Cuts to U.S. Department of Agriculture food assistance programs could hit local farmers, food banks and their users […]

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WA Commerce chief warns tariff fallout could hit state hard

April 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA Commerce chief warns tariff fallout could hit state hard

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State StandardApril 21, 2025 This article was first published by TVW. Washington’s top commerce official says the state cannot shield its economy from the fallout of rapidly escalating tariffs, particularly in […]

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Oregon lawmakers consider gun control bills amid legal battle over Measure 114

April 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawmakers consider gun control bills amid legal battle over Measure 114

by Alan Cohen, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 21, 2025 As legal challenges to a voter-approved gun control law continue, Oregon lawmakers are considering a set of additional restrictions on gun purchases that are among the most […]

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek backs Salem livability levy, concept of state payment to capital city

April 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek backs Salem livability levy, concept of state payment to capital city

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 21, 2025 Oregon governor and Salem resident Tina Kotek plans to vote for a temporary new property tax levy that aims to keep the city’s library, parks and senior […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which continent is the home of the tsetse fly?

The tsetse fly is native to the continent of Africa, specifically inhabiting much of the tropical and sub-Saharan regions. 
  • Geographic Range: Found across about 38 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, spanning from West and Central Africa to East and Southern Africa. 

  • Habitats: They live in warm, humid environments like savannas, dense forests, and river valleys. 

  • Health Impact: They feed exclusively on vertebrate blood and serve as vectors for trypanosomes, which cause sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in livestock.

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How many dots are there on a die?

A standard single die has 21 dots (also called pips), and a pair of dice has 42 dots.

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Which fairy tale characters were originally goats?

The characters from a popular fairy tale who were originally goats are The Three Little Pigs.

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What's the name of the yoga pose that has you balanced on one foot, with the bottom of your other foot pressed against the inside of your thigh?

That is called the Tree Pose, or Vrksasana in Sanskrit. 
  • Focus: It builds strength in your legs, core, and ankles while helping your focus.

  • Placement: You can place your foot against your inner thigh or your lower calf.

  • Safety Tip: Avoid pressing your foot directly against the side of your knee joint to protect your knee.

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The Interstate Highway System is named for which president?

he Interstate Highway System is officially named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower.  Its official name is the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways. 
  • The Law: Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which funded and launched the massive project. 

  • The Inspiration: His views were shaped by a grueling 1919 military truck convoy across America and by seeing Germany's fast autobahn network during World War II.

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