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Christopher Nolan’s next film: The Odyssey, with a star-studded cast

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Christopher Nolan’s next film: The Odyssey, with a star-studded cast

Christopher Nolan will be drawing on a Greek epic for his next project. The Oppenheimer director will use IMAX to tell the more than 2,000-year-old story of Homer’s Odyssey, Universal Pictures has announced. “Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey is a […]

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Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close WA budget gap

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close WA budget gap

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardDecember 26, 2024 Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal offered some hope for child care and early learning advocates who were prepared to fight against deep cuts.   Inslee’s plan would boost […]

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Oregon

Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling

by Ben Botkin, Washington State StandardDecember 25, 2024 Editor’s note: This article is the second in a three-part series looking at restrictions around the U.S. on people who are homeless camping in public spaces. You […]

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Federal agencies to revise environmental study for Columbia River Basin dam operations

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal agencies to revise environmental study for Columbia River Basin dam operations

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 26, 2024 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation said they will update an environmental study on the management of federal dams along the Columbia […]

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Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide. Northwest Naturals, […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Who originally recorded the song "Blue Bayou"?

Roy Orbison originally recorded and had a hit with "Blue Bayou" in 1963, though he first recorded it in late 1961, with the song later becoming a signature hit for Linda Ronstadt in 1977, who had a massive success with her cover. The song was written by Orbison and Joe Melson. 

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What kind of a dog is Marmaduke?

Marmaduke is a lovable, giant Great Dane, known for his mischievous but good-hearted nature in the popular comic strip and movies. Despite their imposing size, Great Danes are often called "gentle giants" and are known for being patient and family-oriented, much like Marmaduke himself. 

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Shortly after the start of the Spanish-American War, the US Navy blockaded what island?

Shortly after the Spanish-American War began in April 1898, the U.S. Navy established a naval blockade around the island of Cuba, aiming to cut off Spanish supplies and support for their forces fighting Cuban revolutionaries. President William McKinley ordered the blockade, which focused on Cuba's northern coast and ports like Cienfuegos, kicking off major naval operations in the Caribbean. 

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What is the 3 letter code for O'Hare International Airport?

The three-letter code for O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) is ORD, a legacy from its original name, Orchard Field Airport, even though it was later renamed for naval hero Butch O'Hare. The code "ORD" comes directly from "Orchard" and was kept for continuity when it became a major commercial airport. 

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Who play the burglars in, Home Alone?

The robber from Home Alone you're likely thinking of is Marv Merchants, played by actor Daniel Stern, who, with his partner Harry (Joe Pesci), formed the "Wet Bandits" or "Sticky Bandits" trying to rob Kevin McCallister's house. Daniel Stern recently made headlines for a citation in California for soliciting prostitution, but he's also known for his role as Marv, his work on The Wonder Years, and his life as a farmer.  

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