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Appeals judges consider reinstating restrictions on officers at Portland ICE facility

April 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Appeals judges consider reinstating restrictions on officers at Portland ICE facility

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 7, 2026 In back-to-back hearings on federal agents’ use of excessive force and chemicals on crowds outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility, three federal appeals judges seemed […]

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Relying on mail for your Oregon income tax return? State officials say time is running out

April 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Relying on mail for your Oregon income tax return? State officials say time is running out

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 7, 2026 The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging nearly 1 million Oregonian taxpayers who rely on paper filing to mail their state income tax returns by Thursday. The […]

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BLM March 2026 timber sales bring in nearly $15 million

April 7, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on BLM March 2026 timber sales bring in nearly $15 million

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management sold 56.8 million board feet of timber across 1,943 public acres in Oregon for a total of $14,866,455, indicating a strong demand in American lumber manufacturing by exceeding total appraised values […]

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Oregon to offer free webinars to help rural communities respond to disasters

April 6, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon to offer free webinars to help rural communities respond to disasters

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 6, 2026 The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is hosting free webinars this spring for anyone interested in helping rural communities prepare for and respond to disasters such as […]

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Forecasters predict, prepare for increased drought and wildfire risk after NOAA climate outlook

April 6, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Forecasters predict, prepare for increased drought and wildfire risk after NOAA climate outlook

by Robin Linares, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 6, 2026 While the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades is known for its seemingly constant rain, much of Oregon is preparing for drought conditions and increased wildfire risk […]

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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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