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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 much did Slinky cost when it debuted in 1945?

When the Slinky debuted at Gimbels Department Store in Philadelphia in November 1945, it cost $1.00 (equivalent to about $17 today). Richard and Betty James sold out their entire initial stock of 400 units in just 90 minutes.

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What is the only muscle in the human body that is attached at only one end?

The tongue is widely cited in anatomy as the only muscle in the human body that is attached at only one end. Rather than being anchored to bones at both ends like skeletal muscles, the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue function in a "free-floating" manner.

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What is the only king in a traditional deck of cards without a moustache?

The King of Hearts is the only king in a standard deck of playing cards without a mustache.

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How many of the original three Star Wars films did George Lucas direct?

George Lucas directed only one of the original three Star Wars films: the first release, Star Wars (later retitled [Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope] in 1981) in 1977. 
Directors of the Original Trilogy
  • A New Hope (1977): Directed by George Lucas
  • The Empire Strikes Back (1980): Directed by Irvin Kershner
  • Return of the Jedi (1983): Directed by Richard Marquand

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In music, how should a section labeled as "fortississimo" be played?

A section labeled fortississimo (marked as fff) should be played extremely loudly. It is much louder than fortissimo (ff). It is one of the loudest dynamic marks in music.

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