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With repeal measure rejected, WA carbon auction prices surge

December 12, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on With repeal measure rejected, WA carbon auction prices surge

by Bill Lucia, Washington State StandardDecember 11, 2024 Prices for Washington’s air pollution allowances rebounded at an auction this month, the first sale since voters upheld the state’s cap-and-trade program. The Department of Ecology on […]

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The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Majority Coalition Caucus versus single-party rule

December 11, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Majority Coalition Caucus versus single-party rule

As Democrats prepare for unilateral, supermajority control in Olympia, Republicans recall a more bipartisan era – 12 years ago, when the Majority Coalition Caucus, an historic alliance that ushered in a wave of critical reforms, […]

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Washington’s voter-approved natural gas measure snared in two lawsuits

December 11, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington’s voter-approved natural gas measure snared in two lawsuits

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 11, 2024 Legal wrangling over the ballot initiative blocking Washington’s efforts to phase out natural gas use in homes intensified Wednesday when opponents sued, alleging the measure violates the […]

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Gig Harbor education leader to become WA’s newest Democratic state senator

December 11, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gig Harbor education leader to become WA’s newest Democratic state senator

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardDecember 11, 2024 Deborah Krishnadasan is Washington’s newest legislator.  Krishnadasan, a Gig Harbor Democrat, was appointed by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and the Pierce County Council to fill […]

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Gun group wants new taxes and permits for WA firearm sales

December 10, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gun group wants new taxes and permits for WA firearm sales

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 10, 2024 Washington’s leading gun control group wants state lawmakers to make it tougher and more expensive to buy a firearm. The Alliance for Gun Responsibility said Monday it […]

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Tuesday 4/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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