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E-File Your Taxes to Get Your Refund and Kicker Faster

January 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on E-File Your Taxes to Get Your Refund and Kicker Faster

News Release from Oregon Dept. of Revenue Salem, OR— For taxpayers wanting to claim their share of Oregon’s $1.41 billion kicker  as soon as possible, filing electronically has never been more important. On average, taxpayers who […]

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A JUNCTION CITY WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING COVID RELIEF FUNDS

January 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on A JUNCTION CITY WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING COVID RELIEF FUNDS

News Release from U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Oregon EUGENE, Ore.—The owner of three businesses pleaded guilty yesterday for stealing more than $487,386.75 in federal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jodi Aliece […]

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Rep. Deb Manjarrez seeks accountability on Climate Act spending

January 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rep. Deb Manjarrez seeks accountability on Climate Act spending

Story by John Sattgast with the Washington State House Republican Communications A Republican lawmaker from Eastern Washington says taxpayers deserve proof that the Climate Commitment Act is working. She has authored legislation to make sure […]

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Secretary of State receives Initiatives to the Legislature

January 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Secretary of State receives Initiatives to the Legislature

OLYMPIA — On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Office of the Secretary of State notified the Legislature of the receipt of two initiatives: IL26-001 and IL26-638. Before the initiatives can be certified and submitted to the legislature, […]

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House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

January 8, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP […]

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Thursday 11/12

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What sport's lingo uses the term "Scrum"?

The term "scrum" (short for scrummage) comes from rugby.

What a Scrum is in Rugby
  • Formation: The forward players from both teams (typically 8 players per side in rugby union) interlock and bind together into a tight pack. 

  • Purpose: It is used to restart play after a minor infringement, such as a knock-on (accidentally dropping the ball forward) or a forward pass. 

  • How it works: The two opposing packs come together, and the scrum-half (jersey number 9) rolls the ball into the tunnel between them. Both teams push against each other and use their feet to sweep the ball backward to gain possession.

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What was used for blood in Hitchcock's "Psycho"?

Chocolate syrup—specifically Bosco or Hershey's—was used for the blood in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 film Psycho. 
  • Why chocolate syrup? Because the movie was filmed in black-and-white, standard red stage blood looked unconvincing and washed out. Chocolate syrup had the right thickness (viscosity) and dark shade to photograph realistically as blood under the lights.

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Where was Calista Flockhart's breakout show, Ally McBeal, set?

Calista Flockhart's breakout show, Ally McBeal, is set in Boston, Massachusetts, specifically revolving around the fictional law firm Cage & Fish located at 14 Beacon Street.

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Which of these is a typical number of cold cranking amps for a standard car battery?

The correct answer is 700.  Why this is the correct choice:
  • Typical Range: A standard 12-volt car battery generally delivers between 400 and 800 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) depending on the engine size and vehicle type. Compact cars might only need 300 to 500 CCA, while mid-size SUVs, trucks, and larger V8 engines typically require 600 to 800 CCA. 

  • Eliminating other options: A rating of 12 represents the typical voltage of a car battery, not its amperage. A rating of 50 is closer to a typical capacity rating in Amp-hours (Ah), which would be far too weak to crank an engine in freezing temperatures.

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In the U.S., a British jumper is called a sweater (or a pullover if it is a thinner, head-entry knit style)

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