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Oregon

Payments Going Out Quickly To Wildfire Vendors After Special Session

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Payments Going Out Quickly To Wildfire Vendors After Special Session

SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Forestry has been delivering on the commitment to get outstanding payments to wildland fire vendors as quickly as possible. The department processed $88 million since the Legislature allocated the department […]

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Science / Health

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

For Makenzie Gilkison, spelling is such a struggle that a word like rhinoceros might come out as “rineanswsaurs” or sarcastic as “srkastik.” The 14-year-old from suburban Indianapolis can sound out words, but her dyslexia makes […]

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Science / Health

NYC taxi driver was having a medical episode when he jumped the curb and hit people, police say

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on NYC taxi driver was having a medical episode when he jumped the curb and hit people, police say

NEW YORK (AP) — A taxi driver whose car hit six pedestrians when he jumped a curb in a Manhattan shopping district on Christmas Day was having a medical episode at the time, New York City police […]

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Science / Health

Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a brain injury and spent 35 […]

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Business

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

December 26, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

Sales rose this year during the holiday shopping season even as Americans wrestled with elevated prices for many groceries and other necessities, according to new data. Holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas […]

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Thursday 1/22

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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