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Wyden questions changes to postmark rule as tax, election deadlines loom

March 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wyden questions changes to postmark rule as tax, election deadlines loom

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 12, 2026 Wide-scale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and the ability for voters in Oregon and other […]

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With less than five weeks to go before tax deadline state has issued 720,000 refunds

March 12, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on With less than five weeks to go before tax deadline state has issued 720,000 refunds

Salem, OR— Heading into the final month of the 2026 tax season, the Oregon Department of Revenue has received and processed 860,000 electronically-filed Oregon personal income tax returns and has issued 720,000 refunds. Most taxpayers […]

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Judge rules gas tax question can go on May ballot, lawmakers did not violate Oregon constitution

March 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge rules gas tax question can go on May ballot, lawmakers did not violate Oregon constitution

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 11, 2026 This is a breaking news story and could be updated. A recently passed law that moves a citizen vote on new taxes and fees to pay for […]

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Three top aides leave Oregon governor’s office ahead of election

March 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Three top aides leave Oregon governor’s office ahead of election

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 11, 2026 Three top employees who have worked for Gov. Tina Kotek since her first day in office will leave during the next month as the governor ramps up […]

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Hundreds of Oregonians sign up to run for statewide races, Congress, Legislature

March 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Hundreds of Oregonians sign up to run for statewide races, Congress, Legislature

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleMarch 10, 2026 More than 350 Oregonians, veteran elected officials and newcomers alike, filed to run for statewide, congressional and legislative offices by Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline.  Oregonians will elect […]

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How many dice are used in a standard game of backgammon by each player?

Each player uses two standard six-sided dice during their turn in a standard game of backgammon. 
  • Turn rolls: On each regular turn, a player rolls a pair (two) of dice to determine how far to move their checkers.

  • Doubles: If a player rolls matching numbers (doubles), they play that number four times instead of two.

  • Initial roll: To decide who goes first, each player rolls a single die.

  • Set contents: A complete backgammon set typically includes four dice total (two per player) so each person has their own pair, alongside a separate doubling cube.

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"Chili crab" is a dish from which country?

Chili crab is a signature dish from Singapore, where it is widely considered an unofficial national dish. 
  • Invention: The dish was created in Singapore in the 1950s by a local cook named Cher Yam Tian.

  • Recipe: She experimented by stir-frying mud crabs with bottled tomato sauce and chili sauce.

  • Evolution: In 1963, Singaporean chef Hooi Kok Wah refined the recipe by adding a thicker, savory gravy made with sambal, vinegar, and beaten eggs.

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What is the dot in the "i" called?

The dot on top of a lowercase "i" (and "j") is called a tittle. 
  • Meaning: It is a small point or stroke used as a diacritic (a distinguishing mark on a letter).

  • Origin: The word comes from the Latin word titulus, which means an inscription or heading.

  • Purpose: Scribes added it in the 11th century to tell the letter "i" apart from surrounding letters like m, n, or u in tight handwriting.

  • Common Phrase: The phrase "dot your i's and cross your t's" comes from taking great care with tiny writing details.

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Signet, cluster and solitaire are types of what?

Signet, cluster, and solitaire are types of rings.
  • Signet: A ring with a flat top that often features an engraved crest, initial, or seal.

  • Cluster: A design that groups multiple smaller stones closely together to create a large, sparkling look.

  • Solitaire: A simple style that features a single gemstone as the central focal point

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What would you use a closet auger for?

You use a closet auger, also called a toilet auger or toilet snake, to clear stubborn clogs and blockages in a toilet bowl's built-in trap where a standard plunger fails.

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