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Oregon Court of Appeals sides with fatal car crash victim over $20M wrongful death damages

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Court of Appeals sides with fatal car crash victim over $20M wrongful death damages

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 7, 2026 An Oregon court violated the constitutional rights of a woman whose husband died in a 2021 car crash in the Boring area when it limited the damages […]

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New Oregon recycling program keeps more than 130,000 mattresses out of landfills in first year

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on New Oregon recycling program keeps more than 130,000 mattresses out of landfills in first year

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJuly 7, 2026 Oregonians kept more than 130,000 mattresses and box springs from landfills during 2025, the first full year of a new statewide recycling program with free collection points […]

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Getty scraps $3.7B Shutterstock deal after UK antitrust requires key sale

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Getty scraps $3.7B Shutterstock deal after UK antitrust requires key sale

Getty Images notified Shutterstock on Tuesday that it’s scrapping plans to combine the companies in a $3.7 billion deal because it didn’t want to comply with a key condition laid out by Britain’s antitrust regulator. In a […]

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Columbia Gorge Community College to participate in Metallica grant initiative for 5th year

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Columbia Gorge Community College to participate in Metallica grant initiative for 5th year

The Dalles, Oregon – Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce it will participate in the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous grant aimed at supporting […]

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$97M awarded across Oregon to improve rural health

July 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on $97M awarded across Oregon to improve rural health

OHA announces grants to advance rural healthcare in every Oregon county SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is awarding about $97.1 million in additional federal funding to improve the health and well-being of Oregon’s […]

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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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