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Month: October 2026

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Debate underlines deep divisions on what WA voters should do about income tax

October 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Debate underlines deep divisions on what WA voters should do about income tax

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardOctober 8, 2026 An enclave of Washington’s wealthy provided a backdrop Thursday for a saucy debate on the merits and dangers of a ballot measure to erase the state’s controversial […]

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2 Oregon state-backed rail projects cost more than $70 million. They’re still mostly idle

October 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on 2 Oregon state-backed rail projects cost more than $70 million. They’re still mostly idle

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleOctober 9, 2026 It’s been nearly 10 years since the Oregon Legislature approved a $5.3 billion package of taxes and fees to fund transportation over the following decade, including $50 […]

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Oregon

ODF reminds Oregonians to check local regulations

October 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ODF reminds Oregonians to check local regulations

Salem, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry understands that with wildfire regulations changing at the city, county and state level, knowing what the fire restrictions are in your area may be confusing. Here are […]

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Oregon Department of Education and Oregon School Boards Association Celebrate National School Lunch Week

October 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Department of Education and Oregon School Boards Association Celebrate National School Lunch Week

(Salem, OR) – The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) are joining schools across the state in celebrating National School Lunch Week October 12-16, highlighting the value of school […]

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Hood River–White Salmon Bridge, full bridge closure planned Oct. 13 for marine vessel passage

October 9, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hood River–White Salmon Bridge, full bridge closure planned Oct. 13 for marine vessel passage

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (Oct. 9, 2026) — The Hood River–White Salmon Bridge will close from 7 to 8 a.m. and again from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, to allow the marine vessel Granite […]

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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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