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The Link Public Transit Announces Saturday Service Change

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Link Public Transit Announces Saturday Service Change

Effective February 8, 2025, The Link will discontinue operating the Saturday deviated fixed route in The Dalles. To compensate for the service elimination, The Link will increase Dial-a-Ride service by adding an additional driver on Saturdays. The Dial-a-Ride […]

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Science / Health

US ‘notorious markets’ report warns of risks from online pharmacies

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on US ‘notorious markets’ report warns of risks from online pharmacies

BANGKOK (AP) — Nearly all of the world’s 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally and consumers who use them risk getting ineffective or dangerous drugs, according to the U.S. Trade Representative’s annual report on […]

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Science / Health

Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice they say is at least 1.2 […]

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Science / Health

Stargazers’ delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution in New Mexico win praise

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stargazers’ delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution in New Mexico win praise

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for limits on indiscriminate outdoor lighting that obscures night skies worldwide are recognizing efforts by an oil and natural gas developer to reduce scattered light in New Mexico. DarkSky […]

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Business

How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

January 9, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the […]

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Friday 3/20

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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