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Myanmar declares a ‘zero tolerance’ policy for cyberscams. But the fraud goes on

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Myanmar declares a ‘zero tolerance’ policy for cyberscams. But the fraud goes on

It looked like a turning point in the global fight against scams. Myanmar’s military leadership, under growing international pressure, vowed to wipe out the industrial-scale cyberscam centers that have taken root in the country. They […]

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Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin’s demands in peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed an […]

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Severe wind damages, closes Water’s Edge Building

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Severe wind damages, closes Water’s Edge Building

Dec. 17, 2025 (The Dalles, Oregon) — Severe wind has damaged the Water’s Edge building located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd. Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has closed all its clinics located at Water’s Edge, […]

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The Columbia River Gorge Commission not able to pass revisions to the Gorge Management Plan

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The Columbia River Gorge Commission not able to pass revisions to the Gorge Management Plan

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media The Gorge Commission was not able to pass revisions to the Gorge Management Plan yesterday that would make it far easier for victims of the Rowena and Burdoin fires […]

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12/16 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

December 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 12/16 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting

Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Klickitat County Commissioners met yesterday. During the morning workshop session, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter gave updates on a couple of issues. He said he has been getting […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US amendment to the Constitution limits the president to two terms?

The Twenty-second Amendment (Amendment XXII) to the United States Constitution limits the number of times a person can be elected to the office of President of the United States to two, and sets additional eligibility conditions for presidents who succeed to the unexpired terms of their predecessors.

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Candy canes are said to have originated from which European country?

Candy canes are widely believed to have originated in Germany in 1670. According to legend, a choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral bent white sugar sticks into hooks to represent a shepherd's staff, aiming to keep children quiet during long Christmas Eve services

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Which US President kept silkworms?

John Quincy Adams, the 6th U.S. President, kept silkworms in the White House. His wife, First Lady Louisa Adams, reared hundreds of the insects on mulberry trees located on the White House grounds, harvesting their silk for sewing projects in 1828. 

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Who was responsible for "conducting" the underground railroad rescuing slaves during the US Civil War?

Harriet Tubman was the most famous "conductor" of the Underground Railroad, famously rescuing approximately 70 enslaved people over 13 missions before and during the early Civil War. As a self-emancipated abolitionist, she used a network of safe houses and antislavery activists to guide freedom seekers, later serving as a Union spy, scout, and nurse, where she helped free 750 slaves in the Combahee River Raid.

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State Farm used what NFL quarterback in their 2018 commercials?

State Farm used Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in their commercials during the 2018 NFL season. These, "Like a good neighbor" ads often featured Rodgers alongside a real State Farm agent. The success of these, and similar spots, led to the addition of Patrick Mahomes in subsequent campaigns.

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