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The Deputies Podcast: Sine Die & the Aftermath: Washington’s Budget, Taxes & What’s Next

May 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Deputies Podcast: Sine Die & the Aftermath: Washington’s Budget, Taxes & What’s Next

Deputy House Republican Leader Chris Corry and Deputy Senate Republican Leader Drew MacEwen dive into the aftermath of Washington’s grueling legislative session, dissecting the impact of $10 billion in new taxes, property tax changes, and […]

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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Post-Session Recap: Taxes, Transparency & Tension in Olympia

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Post-Session Recap: Taxes, Transparency & Tension in Olympia

With the legislative session officially over, Senate Republican Leader John Braun unpacks the whirlwind of budget debates, tax hikes, and behind-the-scenes maneuvering. From killing harmful proposals to pushing back on rent control, Medicaid cuts, and […]

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The Deputies Podcast: Sine Die & the Aftermath: Washington’s Budget, Taxes & What’s Next

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Deputies Podcast: Sine Die & the Aftermath: Washington’s Budget, Taxes & What’s Next

Deputy House Republican Leader Chris Corry and Deputy Senate Republican Leader Drew McEwen dive into the aftermath of Washington’s grueling legislative session, dissecting the impact of $10 billion in new taxes, property tax changes, and […]

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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2025 Western Washington’s ports are bracing for a deep slump later this month, as the president’s standoff with China over tariffs is expected to stifle the flow of […]

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New Washington law adds certification requirement for dementia care

May 1, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Washington law adds certification requirement for dementia care

by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State StandardMay 1, 2025 Services for people with dementia at assisted living facilities will have to meet new state standards across Washington under a law Gov. Bob Ferguson signed on […]

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Sunday 10/04

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which U.S. landmark was once named Long Acre Square?

Times Square in New York City was once named Long Acre Square. 
  • Name Change: The city renamed the intersection in April 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly built Times Building (now One Times Square). 

  • Original Name Origin: The area got the name Long Acre Square in the 1870s because it was the center of the city's horse and carriage trade, named after Long Acre in London.

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Shortbread originated in what country?

Shortbread originated in Scotland.
  • 12th Century: It evolved from medieval "biscuit bread," where leftover bread dough was dried out in an oven and butter eventually replaced yeast.

  • 16th Century: Mary, Queen of Scots is popularly credited with helping refine and popularize the triangular wedge style known as "petticoat tails".

  • 1736: The first printed recipe for shortbread appeared in a cookbook by a Scotswoman named Mrs McLintock.

  • Traditions: Because butter and sugar were costly, shortbread was traditionally reserved as a luxury for special events like weddings, Christmas, and Hogmanay (Scottish New Year's Eve).

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In 1995, who became the first Asian player to be named Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball?

Hideo Nomo became the first Asian player to be named Rookie of the Year in Major League Baseball, winning the National League award in 1995.

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In the movie "Legally Blonde", what LSAT score does Elle need to get into Harvard?

In the movie "Legally Blonde," Elle Woods scores a 179 on her LSAT, which is one point shy of a perfect 180. Combined with her 4.0 GPA and iconic video essay, this score secures her admission into Harvard Law School.

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Megalodon was a prehistoric giant version of what kind of animal?

Megalodon was a prehistoric giant mackerel shark. 
    • People once thought it was a direct ancestor or a larger version of the modern great white shark.
  • New scientific studies show it belonged to an extinct family of megatooth sharks (Otodontidae).

  • It was the largest shark and the largest fish to ever live, growing up to 50 to 60 feet (or more) in length.

  • It lived from about 23 to 3.6 million years ago during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs.

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