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ODHS issued $2.35 million in grants to improve emergency services for long-term care residents

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on ODHS issued $2.35 million in grants to improve emergency services for long-term care residents

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) issued four grants totaling $2.35 million to fund local pilot projects that provide innovative strategies to address the emergency medical services needs of older adults who live in […]

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Judge orders fired federal probationary workers reinstated in Oregon, 18 other states

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Judge orders fired federal probationary workers reinstated in Oregon, 18 other states

by Ashley Murray, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 2, 2025 WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Maryland late Tuesday ordered federal agencies across 19 states and the District of Columbia to reinstate thousands of probationary workers who […]

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State updates hazardous substances list to include harmful forever chemicals, begins rulemaking

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on State updates hazardous substances list to include harmful forever chemicals, begins rulemaking

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 2, 2025 Oregon’s list of regulated hazardous substances is getting its first update in nearly two decades with the addition of six “forever chemicals” known to harm human health. […]

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Oregon State Agencies Mobilize in Coordinated Response to Harney County Flood Emergency

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon State Agencies Mobilize in Coordinated Response to Harney County Flood Emergency

SALEM, Ore. — April 2, 2025 — In response to the ongoing flooding in Harney County, Governor Kotek has declared a State of Emergency and directed the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) to activate the State’s Comprehensive Emergency Management […]

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Curry County, OR: Port Orford City Jail Nominated for National Historic Register

April 2, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Curry County, OR: Port Orford City Jail Nominated for National Historic Register

National Register of Historic Places: New Nominations and Documentation Updates Across the U.S. To view the original document on the Federal Register, click here.

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Monday 3/16

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Whose ear did Mike Tyson bite in a 1997 fight dubbed "The Sound and the Fury"?

In the 1997 heavyweight championship rematch billed as "The Sound and the Fury," Mike Tyson bit the ears of opponent Evander Holyfield. The incident, occurring on June 28, 1997, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, resulted in Tyson's disqualification and became infamously known as "The Bite Fight". 

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In which US state can you find the "Garden of the Gods"?

The most famous "Garden of the Gods" is a 1,367-acre public park and National Natural Landmark. It is renowned for its vertical red sandstone formations, such as the "Kissing Camels" and "Balanced Rock," which were formed millions of years ago through geological uplift and erosion.

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The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in what industry?

The Vanderbilt fortune initially began in the ferry and shipping industry.  Cornelius Vanderbilt, the family patriarch, started his first business at age 16 by ferrying passengers and cargo between Staten Island and Manhattan

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What acid gives vinegar its smell and taste?

Acetic acid (also known as ethanoic acid) is the primary component responsible for both the characteristic sour taste and the pungent smell of vinegar. Vinegar is essentially a dilute aqueous solution typically containing between 4% and 8% acetic acid by volume, with the remaining portion consisting mostly of water and minor flavor compounds. 

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What is the name of Argus Filch's pet cat in the Harry Potter series?

Mrs. Norris acts as Filch's "second-in-command" and loyal sidekick, patrolling the corridors of Hogwarts to sniff out rule-breaking students. She has an unusually strong, almost telepathic bond with Filch; when she spots a student misbehaving, she quickly fetches him to the scene. Because of this, she is widely loathed by most Hogwarts students. 

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