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20 Washington state employees recognized for saving the state more than $1 million

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 20 Washington state employees recognized for saving the state more than $1 million

OLYMPIA – The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, voted unanimously, Thursday, to approve recognition of three teams of Washington state employees and two individual state workers for […]

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Washington Secretary of State Response to USPS Proposed Rule on Ballot Mail

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington Secretary of State Response to USPS Proposed Rule on Ballot Mail

OLYMPIA — On Friday, May 29, the U.S. Postal Service released a proposed rule for handling ballot mail in federal elections in alignment with Executive Order 14399 regarding elections.   “This is an unnecessary rule and does nothing to provide security in our […]

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Who pooped on the roof? A mountain lion, apparently

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Who pooped on the roof? A mountain lion, apparently

If there’s anything more unsettling than seeing poop on your roof, it’s probably coming face-to-face to the party responsible for poop on your roof. Such was the situation facing Bill Dabney, of Pasadena, California. “I looked […]

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Keeping up with the drug traffickers: Smuggler jailed for hiding cocaine among SKIMS clothing

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Keeping up with the drug traffickers: Smuggler jailed for hiding cocaine among SKIMS clothing

This drug trafficker is not doing amazing, sweetie. According to the U.K.’s National Crime Agency, Jakub Jan Konkel has been sentenced to 13 1/2 years in prison for smuggling over $9 million worth of cocaine in a truck […]

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Florida man plays it fast and loose with driving and interacting with cops

May 30, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Florida man plays it fast and loose with driving and interacting with cops

This Florida man was certainly going fast, but seemed less than furious when arrested by the cops. According to Gulf Coast News, Yair Alberto Pavon-Rivera caught the attention of the Florida Highway Patrol by speeding over 100 mph. When troopers attempted […]

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Friday 8/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What sign are you if you were born on Valentine’s Day?

If you were born on Valentine’s Day (February 14), your zodiac sign is Aquarius. This sign covers birthdays from January 20 to February 18.

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What is biltong?

Biltong is a traditional South African air-dried, cured meat snack. It is made by marinating thick cuts of meat—usually beef or game like ostrich—in vinegar, salt, and spices (such as coriander and pepper), then hanging them to dry slowly without heat.

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In what year did both the Titanic sink and Fenway Park in Boston opened?

Both the sinking of the Titanic and the grand opening of Fenway Park took place in the year 1912. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, and Fenway Park hosted its first game just five days later on April 20, 1912.

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What name is shared by America's first Naval hero and the bass player for Led Zeppelin?

The name shared by both figures is John Paul Jones.

The American Revolutionary War naval commander is remembered as the "Father of the American Navy", while the English multi-instrumentalist (born John Baldwin) adopted the historic moniker as his stage name for Led Zeppelin.

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What is the process by which an animal regurgitates and chews a cud?

The process of an animal regurgitating and chewing a cud is called rumination. It occurs in specialized plant-eating mammals known as ruminants—such as cows, sheep, goats, and deer—allowing them to break down tough, fibrous plant material that they quickly swallowed during grazing.

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