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Teachers are happy with cellphone bans; students are more ambivalent

August 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Teachers are happy with cellphone bans; students are more ambivalent

by Conor Wilson, Washington State StandardAugust 22, 2025 When the Peninsula School District implemented one of Washington’s first bans on cellphones in the classroom two years ago, Keyna Houston said it could not have come soon enough. […]

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Washington governor and AG stand by state prison notifications to ICE

August 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington governor and AG stand by state prison notifications to ICE

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 22, 2025 Dozens of Democratic lawmakers in the Washington Legislature have pushed in recent months to reassess how the state Department of Corrections shares information with federal immigration authorities. […]

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Match-ups for legislative seats set for Washington’s November election

August 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Match-ups for legislative seats set for Washington’s November election

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 21, 2025 With Washington state’s primary in the books, the focus shifts to the November general election for nine Democratic state lawmakers seeking to keep seats to which they […]

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Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

August 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 21, 2025 Washington state lawmakers long resisted routinely taking testimony from those not seated in a committee hearing room. But when forced by the pandemic to operate remotely for […]

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Portland VA Medical Center to receive infrastructure improvements

August 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Portland VA Medical Center to receive infrastructure improvements

PORTLAND, OR – The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the international radio code word for the letter F?

The international radio code word for the letter F is Foxtrot. This word is part of the widely used NATO phonetic alphabet, or International Radio Telephony Spelling Alphabet, which assigns specific, clearly audible words to letters to ensure accurate communication, especially in aviation and maritime contexts.

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What is a male turkey called?

An adult male turkey is called a tom or a gobbler. These terms are used interchangeably for mature males, which are known for their large size, iridescent feathers, and, during mating season, a, colorful red, white, and blue head. Younger males (juveniles) are called jakes.

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What does an ombrometer measure?

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What is a more common word for a fata morgana?

A more common term for a fata morgana is a superior mirage or simply a mirage. It is a complex, superior optical illusion where distant objects, such as ships or landmasses, are distorted, magnified, and stacked to resemble castles in the air, usually caused by cold air trapped under warm air.

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Which superhero team is Reed Richards a member of?

Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, is the leader and founding member of the Fantastic Four. He is renowned as a brilliant scientist and stretching-powered hero who operates out of the Baxter Building with his wife Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), brother-in-law Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and friend Ben Grimm (Thing).

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