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DOGE Takes Over Washington, Literally and Figuratively

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on DOGE Takes Over Washington, Literally and Figuratively

President Donald Trump’s Department of Government of Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, is dominating both the federal bureaucracy and the headlines in the early days of the administration. To rein in the administrative state, DOGE […]

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‘BETRAYAL’: Lawmaker Responds to FEMA Diverting $59M to House Illegal Aliens

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ‘BETRAYAL’: Lawmaker Responds to FEMA Diverting $59M to House Illegal Aliens

Elon Musk claims that the Federal Emergency Management Agency allocated $59 million last week to house illegal aliens in New York City.   The Department of Government Efficiency, an agency established to root out government waste, “discovered […]

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Sabathia to have Yankees logo on Hall of Fame plaque, Wagner the Astros, Suzuki the Mariners

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Sabathia to have Yankees logo on Hall of Fame plaque, Wagner the Astros, Suzuki the Mariners

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — CC Sabathia will have a New York Yankees logo on the cap of his Hall of Fame plaque and Billy Wagner will have the symbol of the Houston Astros. The hall announced the […]

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Latest to Draw DOGE Scrutiny: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Latest to Draw DOGE Scrutiny: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

In its latest frontal attack on the federal bureaucracy, the Trump administration is moving to drastically downsize the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency, created during the Obama administration, has been temporarily rendered ineffective, as a […]

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Canadian robbers steal more than a bit of butter

February 10, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Canadian robbers steal more than a bit of butter

We don’t know what you can bake with five figures worth of butter, but apparently a group of robbers was determined to find out. As shared by Canada’s Peel Police, six people have been arrested and charged […]

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Monday 10/05

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which country's wine might be labelled "DOCG"?

Wine labelled "DOCG" comes from Italy.  About DOCG Wine
  • Meaning: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).

  • Highest Tier: It represents the highest and most rigorous quality classification for Italian wine.

  • Strict Rules: Wines with this label must follow strict production rules regarding geographic origin, permitted grape varieties, and aging.

  • Government Seal: Every bottle features a numbered government seal across the cap or cork to prevent fraud.

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What company's slogan is "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time"?

Panasonic used the advertising slogan "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time" from 1971 until 2003 in markets outside of Japan.

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What band released an album entitled "Business as Usual"?

The album "Business as Usual" was released by the Australian new wave band Men at Work. 
  • Release Date: November 9, 1981 (Australia); April 1982 (United States)

  • Notable Hits: "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under"

  • Achievement: Spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200

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What Roman god is the month January named for?

January is named after Janus, the ancient Roman God of beginnings, transitions, gates, doorways, and duality. 
  • Two Faces: He is traditionally depicted with two faces—one looking backward into the past and one looking forward into the future.

  • Symbolism: This two-faced view made him a fitting symbol for the start of a new year, which bridges the old year and the upcoming one.

  • Calendar History: The original Roman calendar began in March, but January was added later and eventually became the first month of the year.

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What color is the 4-ball in a game of pool?

The 4 ball in a standard pool set is purple (solid purple). 
  • Traditional Sets: The 4 ball (and its striped partner, the 12 ball) is solid purple.

  • TV/Professional Sets: In televised tournaments, manufacturers like Aramith often replace the dark purple with pink so viewers and players can easily tell the 4 ball apart from the black 8-ball under bright studio lights.

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