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Bipartisan Tsunami Preparedness Reauthorization Bill Introduced by Cantwell

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bipartisan Tsunami Preparedness Reauthorization Bill Introduced by Cantwell

Bill would boost NOAA’s tsunami preparedness budget by 35%, require planning for a PNW megaquake; Legislation complements Sen. Cantwell’s 5 Point Plan to bolster U.S. emergency preparedness WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), […]

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WA lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 13, 2026 Legislation to force federal immigration agents to get court approval before entering schools and health care facilities cleared the Washington state Senate on Thursday.  Senate Bill 5906 […]

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Coal power in WA Legislature’s crosshairs after talk of Centralia plant’s revival

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Coal power in WA Legislature’s crosshairs after talk of Centralia plant’s revival

by Tom Banse, Washington State StandardFebruary 12, 2026 The Washington House of Representatives on Thursday approved a new coal tax that targets a single company.  It’s meant to thwart a surprise move by the Trump […]

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Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 13, 2026 Para leer en español, haga clic aquí.  WOODBURN— Stopping overly aggressive immigration enforcement will take a “groundswell” of backlash from elected leaders and ordinary Americans, U.S. Rep. […]

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Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May

February 13, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 12, 2026 A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from November to May is headed to the Oregon Senate for a vote.  Senate Bill […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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How many strings does the common Bass guitar have?

A standard bass guitar has four strings, typically tuned to E, A, D, and G, one octave lower than the four lowest strings on a guitar. While four is the most common and standard, five- and six-string models are widely used for extended range, and some basses can have even more strings

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What is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

The oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is also the only wonder still in existence. Built around 2580–2560 BCE as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, it stood as the world's tallest human-made structure for thousands of years.

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In what city was "The Star-Spangled Banner" written?

The U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was written in Baltimore, Maryland. Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics on September 14, 1814, after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, with the final manuscript completed at the Indian Queen Tavern in Baltimore, according to the Maryland Center for History and Culture.

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What type of surface is curling played on?

Curling is played on a long, carefully prepared sheet of ice inside an ice rink. The surface is not perfectly smooth but is instead sprayed with water droplets that freeze into small bumps called "pebble," which helps the granite stones glide and allows sweepers to influence their path.

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Whose sidekick was named Sancho Panza?

Sancho Panza was the loyal, earthy squire and sidekick to Don Quixote, the main character in the novel The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, first published in 1605. He accompanied the knight on his adventures, often providing a realistic contrast to Quixote's delusions

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