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MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR KILLING ANOTHER IN PORTLAND

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR KILLING ANOTHER IN PORTLAND

Portland, OR- Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Marshall today sentenced 35-year-old Jesse James Herold to life in prison after convicting him of Murder in the Second Degree. The terms of the sentence allow for a review […]

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Layoffs or redirecting funding: Oregon lawmakers grapple with ODOT budget gap again

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Layoffs or redirecting funding: Oregon lawmakers grapple with ODOT budget gap again

by Mia Maldonado and Robin Linares, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 11, 2026 Oregon lawmakers are once again discussing ways to fill a massive shortfall within the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget — except this time they […]

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Oregon lawmakers reveal reworked plans to partially delay campaign finance law

February 11, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawmakers reveal reworked plans to partially delay campaign finance law

by Alex Baumhardt and Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 11, 2026 Oregon lawmakers forced by the threat of a citizen-led ballot measure to adopt a sweeping law limiting campaign contributions in 2024 are once again […]

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Oregon housing bill tries to reduce rental barriers for older adults

February 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon housing bill tries to reduce rental barriers for older adults

by Robin Linares, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 10, 2026 A clerical error on an online rent payment portal nearly led to one Milwaukie renter losing her home — and that’s just one example of housing advocates’ […]

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Oregon lawmakers propose capping cannabis edibles at 10 milligrams of THC

February 10, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawmakers propose capping cannabis edibles at 10 milligrams of THC

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 10, 2026 Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit the sale of individual edibles that have more than 10 milligrams of THC. The proposal, Senate Bill 1548, comes […]

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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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