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Month: May 2025

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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2025 Western Washington’s ports are bracing for a deep slump later this month, as the president’s standoff with China over tariffs is expected to stifle the flow of […]

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New Washington law adds certification requirement for dementia care

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Washington law adds certification requirement for dementia care

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2025 Services for people with dementia at assisted living facilities will have to meet new state standards across Washington under a law Gov. Bob Ferguson signed on […]

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Oregonians rally on May Day to protest Trump admin, defend immigrant rights

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregonians rally on May Day to protest Trump admin, defend immigrant rights

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 1, 2025 Hundreds of Oregonians marched through the blocks surrounding the Oregon State Capitol in Salem on Thursday to celebrate International Worker’s Day, commonly known as May Day.  The […]

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State to offer rebates on electric vehicle purchases again

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State to offer rebates on electric vehicle purchases again

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 1, 2025 Oregonians hoping to buy an electric vehicle this spring could get thousands of dollars from the state to help pay for it. Officials at the Oregon Department […]

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A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A ban on book bans: Oregon bill would protect access to library materials

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 1, 2025 Oregon lawmakers are taking steps to protect access to library materials written by diverse authors or that include themes of race, gender or sexual orientation.  On Wednesday […]

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Sunday 5/10

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What character from a pop song wears electric boots and a mohair suit?

The character is Bennie from the 1973 song "Bennie and the Jets" by Elton John. Described as an androgynous, glam-rock leader of a fictional band, Bennie is famously depicted as wearing electric boots and a mohair suit, as mentioned in the lyrics "She's got electric boots, a mohair suit". 

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In the 1983 film "National Lampoon's Vacation", where were the Griswold's headed on their cross country trip?

In the 1983 film "National Lampoon's Vacation", where were the Griswold's headed on their cross country trip?

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What was the first US state to have two female senators at the same time?

California was the first US state to have two female senators serve simultaneously, beginning in 1993. Following the 1992 elections (the "Year of the Woman"), Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer took office to represent the state.

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What fruit comes in Bing and Rainier variety?

Bing and Rainier are both popular varieties of sweet cherries (Prunus avium), commonly sold in North American produce aisles during the summer

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What famous author tried to get his wife committed to an insane asylum so he could live with his 18-year-old mistress?

The famous author who attempted to have his wife committed to an insane asylum so he could live with his 18-year-old mistress was Charles Dickens. 

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  • The Mistress: In 1857, at age 45, Dickens met Ellen Ternan, an 18-year-old actress, and began an affair. 
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  • The Wife: His wife of 22 years, Catherine Dickens, with whom he had ten children, became an obstacle to his new romance. 
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  • The Action: Newly discovered letters revealed that Dickens tried to coerce a doctor to declare Catherine mentally ill so he could commit her to an asylum, but the doctor refused. 
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  • The Outcome: Failing to lock her away, Dickens legally separated from Catherine in 1858, forced her out of the family home, and provided her with a separate residence, while he continued his relationship with Ternan. 
    Smithsonian Magazine
This darker side of Dickens—who was known as a champion of family values in his writing—was further highlighted by his cruel attempts to paint his wife as a bad mother and an unfit wife during their separation, notes a report in the Smithsonian Magazine. 

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