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Professor who helped propel UW computer science program reflects on five decade career

September 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Professor who helped propel UW computer science program reflects on five decade career

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State StandardSeptember 14, 2025 This article was first published by TVW. The timeline of Ed Lazowska’s life in computing doubles as a quick history of the field. From mainframes to PCs […]

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Strikes end at two southwest Washington school districts

September 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Strikes end at two southwest Washington school districts

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State StandardSeptember 12, 2025 School is finally back in session following a three-week delay at Evergreen Public Schools in southwest Washington, after unionized staff approved a deal with district administrators.  Members […]

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As feds talk of changing course on Hanford nuclear cleanup, WA officials get heated

September 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on As feds talk of changing course on Hanford nuclear cleanup, WA officials get heated

by John Stang, Washington State StandardSeptember 12, 2025 The federal government is unenthusiastic about cranking up its biggest cleanup project next month at the Hanford nuclear site in south-central Washington. But it will meet an […]

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Former WA state worker sentenced for nearly $900K embezzlement

September 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Former WA state worker sentenced for nearly $900K embezzlement

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardSeptember 12, 2025 TACOMA — A former Washington state worker who admitted to embezzling nearly $900,000 in taxpayer funding to finance his gambling addiction was sentenced Thursday to 18 months […]

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Oregon AG Rayfield talks federal lawsuits, consumer protection at Salem City Club

September 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon AG Rayfield talks federal lawsuits, consumer protection at Salem City Club

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 12, 2025 If someone had told then-Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield two years ago that any attorney general had filed 37 lawsuits against the federal government, he would have […]

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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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