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Cantwell, Colleagues Push to Lower IVF Costs for Families & Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF

July 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cantwell, Colleagues Push to Lower IVF Costs for Families & Establish a Nationwide Right to IVF

Proposal coincides with World IVF Day on July 25; Amid attacks on reproductive healthcare, legislation would require IVF coverage by health insurance & block states from banning fertility treatments WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of World IVF […]

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Parents worry WA developmental disabilities program is about to get axed

July 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Parents worry WA developmental disabilities program is about to get axed

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardJuly 27, 2026 Parents of children with developmental disabilities fear the unexpected and potentially imminent elimination of a Washington state support program they’ve come to depend on. As the state […]

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Two Oregon residents tied to nationwide recall of lettuce over parasitic outbreak 

July 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Two Oregon residents tied to nationwide recall of lettuce over parasitic outbreak 

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 27, 2026 Two people living in Oregon have tested positive for an intestinal parasite that health officials believe may be tied to a recent nationwide outbreak, according to state […]

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In Oregon, big grocery, retail companies have highest number of employees on Medicaid

July 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on In Oregon, big grocery, retail companies have highest number of employees on Medicaid

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 27, 2026 Multi-billion-dollar grocers and retailers such as Walmart and Amazon were among the most listed employers on Oregonians’ applications for publicly-funded health insurance last year, according to a […]

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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Grasshopper Fire in Oregon

July 27, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Grasshopper Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Grasshopper Fire burning in Wasco County, Oregon.  The state of Oregon’s request for […]

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Thursday 8/27

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975?

Paul Allen founded Microsoft with Bill Gates on April 4, 1975.

Key Details
  • Childhood Friends: Allen and Gates met at the Lakeside School in Seattle.
  • Location: They started the company in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Original Name: They first called it Micro-Soft, short for microcomputer software.

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What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv (also spelled Kiev). [1]
Quick Facts
  • Location: North-central Ukraine, sitting on both banks of the Dnieper River.
  • Population: Around 2.9 million people.

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Tips of hair that are damaged are called what?

Damaged tips of hair are most commonly called split ends (scientifically known as trichoptilosis).

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Most people breathe through one nostril at a time - True or False?

True, most people naturally breathe more through one nostril at a time due to a subconscious physiological process known as the nasal cycle.
How the Nasal Cycle Works
  • Alternating Airflow: The autonomic nervous system causes the blood vessels in the nasal tissues (turbinates) to swell on one side while shrinking on the other. 
  • Dominant Side: This shift makes one nostril the primary airway while the other is partially congested. 
  • Switching Time: The dominant side naturally alternates every 30 minutes to 6 hours, though most people do not notice it during normal daily activities. 
  • Purpose: This resting process keeps the nasal tissues moist, improves filtration, and enhances your sense of smell.

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

Margaret Mitchell published only one book during her lifetime, the 1936 Civil War-era novel Gone with the Wind. 
    • Publication Year: 1936
  • Awards Won: National Book Award (1936) and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1937)
  • Legacy: It became one of the best-selling books of all time and was adapted into a famous 1939 film.

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