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Washington State Man Found Guilty after Escape from Federal Custody

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Washington State Man Found Guilty after Escape from Federal Custody

PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal jury in Portland, Oregon, found Brandon Charles Nelson, 40, guilty yesterday of escape after failing to report to the Northwest Regional Re-entry Center (NWRRC) in Portland. According to court documents, Nelson was convicted of […]

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Oregon Private Job Vacancies Flatten Out in 2025

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Private Job Vacancies Flatten Out in 2025

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon private employers reported 58,500 job openings at any given time in 2025. This was essentially unchanged from the 57,800 job openings seen in 2024, according to new data from the Oregon Employment Department’s […]

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Rain, wind, and snow can cause havoc to your home and property; make sure you have the correct insurance coverage

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rain, wind, and snow can cause havoc to your home and property; make sure you have the correct insurance coverage

Salem – As rain and snow begin to fall more, now is a good time to talk to your insurance company or agent about flood insurance and landslide coverage, which are also called difference-in-conditions policies. […]

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Portland Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Three Minors

February 26, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Portland Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Three Minors

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison for sex trafficking three minor victims. Eric Lamont Harris, 51, was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release. According to […]

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Oregon House passes gun bill bolstering Measure 114 over Republicans’ data privacy concerns

February 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon House passes gun bill bolstering Measure 114 over Republicans’ data privacy concerns

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 25, 2026 The Oregon House on Wednesday moved to strengthen some of the nation’s strictest state-level firearm safety provisions narrowly enacted by Oregon voters in 2022, after a tense […]

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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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