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Six lawmakers to watch in Washington’s 2025 session

January 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Six lawmakers to watch in Washington’s 2025 session

by Laurel Demkovich and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJanuary 10, 2025 Washington’s citizen legislature kicks off its 2025 session Monday in Olympia.  Lawmakers will have 105 days to make multi-billion dollar shortfalls disappear from state […]

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Everything you need to know about Washington’s 2025 legislative session

January 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Everything you need to know about Washington’s 2025 legislative session

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardJanuary 11, 2025 Washington’s 105-day legislative session begins Monday.  Opening day will bring pomp, process and back-to-school energy as lawmakers — many new to the job — dive into four […]

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Democratic legislative staff in Washington approve first-ever labor contract

January 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democratic legislative staff in Washington approve first-ever labor contract

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJanuary 10, 2025 It took Democratic staff in Washington’s Legislature a little longer but they have joined their Republican colleagues in approving two-year contracts, concluding the first-ever round of collective […]

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Science / Health

Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these questions can help

January 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these questions can help

Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle as we age. Lacking […]

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Business

New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?

January 11, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The second-guessing began before the bodies had been cleared from the debris of the deadly Bourbon Street truck attack. A law firm signed up survivors of what it called a “predictable and […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Sooner State"?

Oklahoma is called the "Sooner State" because of settlers who illegally snuck across the border into Oklahoma Territory before the official start of the Land Run of April 22, 1889, in order to claim the best land. While initially referring to rule-breakers, the term evolved to symbolize a competitive, pioneering spirit and was adopted by the University of Oklahoma in 1908. 

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Which is the only book published by Margaret Mitchell during her lifetime?

Gone with the Wind, published in June 1936, is the only novel Margaret Mitchell released during her lifetime. The Civil War-era epic became a massive success, earning her the 1936 National Book Award and the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Other writings, including Lost Laysen, were published posthumously.

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Who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movies?

Carrie Fisher played Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy. She starred as the iconic character in Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983). 

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What was the first song the Beatles ever performed on their Ed Sullivan Show debut?

The first song the Beatles performed on their Ed Sullivan Show debut on February 9, 1964, was "All My Loving". It was part of their initial three-song set, which also included "Till There Was You" and "She Loves You".

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What is a group of hyenas called?

A group of hyenas is most commonly called a clan. They are highly social, matriarchal groups that can include up to 80 or more individuals. An alternative, less common term for a group of hyenas is a cackle, which refers to the vocalizations they make.

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