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Ferguson wades into WA Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ferguson wades into WA Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2025 In one of his first acts as governor, Bob Ferguson pulled back two Inslee administration appointments to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, adding a new layer […]

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Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Amid mounting criticism from the public and lawmakers from both parties, Gov. Tina Kotek has paused any further agency action on the state’s new Wildfire Hazard Map […]

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Oregon union asking lawmakers to pass worker safety bills 

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon union asking lawmakers to pass worker safety bills 

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Oregon union leaders and workers said the state needs to put more safeguards in place to protect employees from harm when they work in dangerous jobs in […]

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Moving beyond addiction: Portland-area advocates, police see signs of improvement

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Moving beyond addiction: Portland-area advocates, police see signs of improvement

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Officer James Weed patrolled in his squad car through Hillsboro in November, checking on the welfare of people in the Portland-area suburb.  An officer for 14 years, […]

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Oregon election officials ask justice department to investigate three noncitizen voters

February 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon election officials ask justice department to investigate three noncitizen voters

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 17, 2025 Three people who were mistakenly registered to vote through the Oregon’s Motor Vehicle Services Division could face a criminal investigation for voting despite not being U.S. citizens. […]

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Sunday 4/26

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In 2008, the city of Milwaukee unveiled a statue honoring what "Happy Days" character?

In August 2008, the city of Milwaukee unveiled a statue honoring Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli (played by Henry Winkler) from the sitcom Happy Days. The life-size bronze sculpture, officially known as "The Bronze Fonz," was created by artist Gerald P. Sawyer and is located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk just south of Wells Street.

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Which amendment to the US Constitution deals with self-incrimination?

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from self-incrimination, stating that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself". This right allows individuals to refuse to answer questions or provide information that could implicate them in a crime, often referred to as "taking the Fifth".

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Which music icon began his career as a member of a group called "The Wailers"?

Bob Marley is the iconic reggae musician who began his career as a core member of The Wailers, formed in 1963 alongside Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Initially a vocal group, they became a pivotal reggae band, eventually transitioning to "Bob Marley and the Wailers" before achieving global fame in the 1970s.

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What non-alcoholic syrup is made from pomegranate juice?

Grenadine is the primary non-alcoholic syrup made from pomegranate juice, sugar, and sometimes citrus. Traditionally, it is a sweet, deep-red syrup used for cocktails and mocktails (like Shirley Temples). While many commercial brands use artificial flavors, high-quality or homemade versions use 100% pomegranate juice.

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What was Pinocchio's father's name?

Pinocchio's dad is named Geppetto. He is an elderly, poor woodcarver who creates Pinocchio from a piece of wood and acts as his loving father. The name Geppetto is a Tuscan diminutive of Giuseppe (Italian for Joseph). In some adaptations, neighbors nicknamed him "Polendina". 

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