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Tesla to maintain exclusive hold on direct EV sales to WA consumers

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Tesla to maintain exclusive hold on direct EV sales to WA consumers

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 24, 2025 Tesla will remain the only electric vehicle manufacturer allowed to sell directly to customers in Washington. That’s because legislation that would have put firms like Rivian and […]

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Plan to close facilities for people exiting Washington prisons draws backlash

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Plan to close facilities for people exiting Washington prisons draws backlash

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 24, 2025 Two facilities for incarcerated people transitioning out of prison are on the chopping block as Washington lawmakers look for ways to close the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. […]

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WA lawmakers weigh further delay to early learning expansion

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA lawmakers weigh further delay to early learning expansion

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardFebruary 24, 2025 Nearly 15 years ago, Washington state lawmakers approved a plan to make a state-funded early learning program an entitlement for all low-income families who qualify.  Since then, […]

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ODF CLARIFIES PROPERTY OWNER REQUIREMENTS TO APPEAL HAZARD ZONE AND WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE DESIGNATIONS

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ODF CLARIFIES PROPERTY OWNER REQUIREMENTS TO APPEAL HAZARD ZONE AND WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE DESIGNATIONS

SALEM, Ore.–Those that own property in Oregon may still file their intent to appeal designations made by recently released wildfire hazard maps. Appeal forms must be received by March 10 to reserve a place in line for […]

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Oregon lawmakers target high screening fees, deposits for renters

February 24, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawmakers target high screening fees, deposits for renters

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 24, 2025 Before they ever sign a lease, start packing boxes or line up moving day help, Oregonians hoping to move into a new rental home can spend hundreds […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Whose ear did Mike Tyson bite in a 1997 fight dubbed "The Sound and the Fury"?

In the 1997 heavyweight championship rematch billed as "The Sound and the Fury," Mike Tyson bit the ears of opponent Evander Holyfield. The incident, occurring on June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, resulted in Tyson's disqualification and became infamously known as "The Bite Fight". 

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In which US state can you find the "Garden of the Gods"?

The most famous "Garden of the Gods" is a 1,367-acre public park and National Natural Landmark. It is renowned for its vertical red sandstone formations, such as the "Kissing Camels" and "Balanced Rock," which were formed millions of years ago through geological uplift and erosion.

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The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in what industry?

The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in the ferry and shipping industry.  Cornelius Vanderbilt, the family patriarch, started his first business at age 16 by ferrying passengers and cargo between Staten Island and Manhattan

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What acid gives vinegar its smell and taste?

Acetic acid (also known as ethanoic acid) is the primary component responsible for both the characteristic sour taste and the pungent smell of vinegar. Vinegar is essentially a dilute aqueous solution typically containing between 4% and 8% acetic acid by volume, with the remaining portion consisting mostly of water and minor flavor compounds. 

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What is the name of Argus Filch's pet cat in the Harry Potter series?

Mrs. Norris acts as Filch's "second-in-command" and loyal sidekick, patrolling the corridors of Hogwarts to sniff out rule-breaking students. She has an unusually strong, almost telepathic bond with Filch; when she spots a student misbehaving, she quickly fetches him to the scene. Because of this, she is widely loathed by most Hogwarts students. 

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