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Oregon Democrats in U.S. House, others warn that firings could mean dire wildfire season

February 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Democrats in U.S. House, others warn that firings could mean dire wildfire season

by Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 27, 2025 Oregon’s Democratic U.S. House members — and other Democrats in the House — warned this week that firing firefighters and employees at agencies that manage federal land […]

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Bill on wildfire prevention work could give utilities immunity from lawsuits

February 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Bill on wildfire prevention work could give utilities immunity from lawsuits

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 27, 2025 A bill that would establish minimum wildfire prevention standards for electric utilities in exchange for an annual certificate from the Oregon Public Utility Commission could give them […]

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Senate committee endorses former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary

February 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senate committee endorses former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 27, 2025 With Democratic support, former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer cleared a key hurdle Thursday morning in her quest to become the nation’s next secretary of labor.  Three Democratic […]

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Oregon DMV resumes automatic voter registrations after errors registered people lacking citizenship

February 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon DMV resumes automatic voter registrations after errors registered people lacking citizenship

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities say the state’s DMV has resumed automatic voter registrations, after being paused since last fall because of the discovery of errors that registered nearly 1,600 people who didn’t show proof […]

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Wyden and Sanders Warn Trump Layoffs Threaten Organ Transplant Reform Effort

February 27, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wyden and Sanders Warn Trump Layoffs Threaten Organ Transplant Reform Effort

Mass Layoffs Across the Federal Workforce Primarily Impact New Hires, Including Experts Hired to Modernize the Outdated Organ Transplant System Letter from Senate Health Leaders Comes as a Report from the New York Times Shows Alarming Disregard […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the metal or plastic tube fixed tightly around each end of a shoelace called?

The metal or plastic tube fixed tightly around each end of a shoelace is called an aglet (also spelled aiglet).  The primary role of an aglet is to bind the fibers of the lace together, keeping them from unraveling or fraying.

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In the 1991 movie "Thelma and Louise" who plays the part of Louise?

In the 1991 film Thelma & Louise, the part of Louise Sawyer is played by actress Susan Sarandon.

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What is the capital of Kentucky?

Frankfort is located in the inner Bluegrass region of central Kentucky, situated along the Kentucky River.  While it is the state capital, it is not Kentucky's largest city; with a population of approximately 28,602 as of the 2020 census, it ranks as the 13th-largest city in the state and the 4th-smallest U.S. state capital by population.

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What natural "Wonder of the World" lies off the east coast of Australia?

The natural "Wonder of the World" off the east coast of Australia is the Great Barrier Reef. It is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles) along the coastline of Queensland.

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What are the grinding teeth called?

Molars are the largest and strongest teeth, located at the very back of the mouth. Their primary function is the heavy-duty grinding and crushing of food into small particles to aid in swallowing and digestion.

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