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Cantwell Statement on Resignation of NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cantwell Statement on Resignation of NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan

EDMONDS, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, released this statement regarding the resignation of Sethuraman […]

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WA House and Senate reach deal on unemployment benefits for striking workers

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA House and Senate reach deal on unemployment benefits for striking workers

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 24, 2025 Lawmakers in the Washington House and Senate have struck an agreement to provide up to six weeks of unemployment insurance for striking workers. Both chambers approved […]

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Washington Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardApril 24, 2025 The price for a Washington state Discover Pass would rise by $15 later this year, under a bill headed for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk.  Senate Bill […]

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read welcomes injunction of Trump election order

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read welcomes injunction of Trump election order

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 24, 2025 As a federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s sweeping election executive order, Oregon’s top elections official joined officials from around the country […]

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Want to avoid surprises at tax time next year? Try using DOR’s ‘Withholding Calculator’ to complete a paycheck checkup

April 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Want to avoid surprises at tax time next year? Try using DOR’s ‘Withholding Calculator’ to complete a paycheck checkup

Salem, OR—With Tax Day in the rearview mirror, now is a good time for Oregon taxpayers to think about doing a paycheck checkup to make sure they are having the right amount of money withheld […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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From what animal fat was margarine first made from in the US?

Margarine was originally made from beef fat (specifically tallow and suet) in the late 19th century. French chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès invented "oleomargarine" in 1869 using beef fat, which was later emulsified with milk and sometimes mixed with lard, becoming a staple product in the US by the 1870s.

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What monument, located in Washington D.C., was once the tallest structure in the world?

The Washington Monument, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was the world's tallest structure when it was completed in 1884, measuring over 555 feet (169 meters) tall. It held this title until the Eiffel Tower was finished in 1889.

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In cooking, what are "Brochettes"?

Brochettes are skewers—typically meat, fish, or vegetables—that are marinated, grilled, and served on a rod, serving as a French term for "skewers" or "kebabs". Commonly featuring beef, chicken, lamb, or fish often alternated with ingredients like onions or peppers, they are a staple grilled dish globally, particularly popular as street food in Morocco and Rwanda

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What was the name of John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son?

John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon's son is named Julian Lennon (born John Charles Julian Lennon on April 8, 1963). He was named after his paternal grandmother, Julia Lennon, and inspired Beatles songs such as "Hey Jude".

He is the older half-brother to Sean Ono Lennon, John's son with Yoko Ono.

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What animal almost always gives birth to same-sex quadruplets?

Armadillos -- They usually mate by the age of one, producing one litter a year consisting of four of the same sex. Scientists have not yet explained this phenomenon.

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