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House Democrats Use Wildfire Map Repeal as Bargaining Chip to Steal $1 Billion Kicker from Taxpayers

May 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on House Democrats Use Wildfire Map Repeal as Bargaining Chip to Steal $1 Billion Kicker from Taxpayers

SALEM, Ore. – After Senate Bill 83 passed the Oregon Senate unanimously on April 22nd, with strong bipartisan support and praise from Senate Democrats for responding to public outcry over the flawed wildfire hazard map, […]

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Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs

May 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 22, 2025 This is a developing story and will be updated. As Oregon lawmakers scrounge for ways to pay for hundreds of millions in transportation needs, they’ve dug up […]

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Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

May 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback

by Madyson Fitzgerald, Oregon Capital ChronicleMay 22, 2025 Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene. Driving allows him to work without triggering […]

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Oregon: Permit Applications for Endangered Fish Recovery Open for Public Comment

May 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon: Permit Applications for Endangered Fish Recovery Open for Public Comment

Endangered Species Recovery Efforts in California, Northern Mariana Islands, and Washington To view the original document on the Federal Register, click here.

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Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in California Faces Federal Charges for Trafficking Fentanyl in Oregon

May 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in California Faces Federal Charges for Trafficking Fentanyl in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore.— A suspected drug trafficker faces federal charges after he was caught transporting more than 60 pounds of powdered fentanyl on Interstate 5 near Albany, Oregon. Jose Ivan Iribe Camorlinga, 46, a Mexican national […]

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Wednesday 6/24

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In bowling, what is it if you knock down all the pins with two balls?

It is called a spare. [1]
A spare occurs when you knock down some pins on your first roll of a frame, and then successfully knock down the remaining pins on your second roll. [1]
Here is how scoring a spare breaks down:
  • The Score: You receive 10 points for the frame.
  • The Bonus: You also get a bonus equal to the number of pins you knock down on your next single roll.
  • Score Notation: On a scorecard, it is usually marked with a forward slash ( /)

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Which country overtook China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023?

India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in April 2023, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund. 
The crossover marked the first time China had lost the top spot since the United Nations began keeping population records in 1950. While India's population has continued to grow, China experienced its first population decline in decades India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country.

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What chain opened its first store in 1962 in the town of Rogers, Arkansas?

Walmart opened its very first store (originally named "Wal-Mart Discount City") in Rogers, Arkansas, on July 2, 1962.
Founded by Sam Walton, this first location was at 719 W. Walnut Street. It marked the beginning of what would grow into the world's largest retail company, which is now headquartered just up the road in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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In golf, what is the standard diameter of the hole?

A standard golf hole is exactly 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) in diameter and at least 4 inches deep.

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"Panther Cap", "Stinkhorn" and "Penny Bun" are all types of what?

They are all types of mushrooms (fungi).
Here are a few quick details about each:
  • Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina): A highly toxic mushroom known for its brown cap with white spots. You can read more about it on the First Nature profile.
  • Stinkhorn (order Phallales): A family of mushrooms easily recognized by their foul odor and slimy, spore-bearing head. Details are available on the First Nature taxonomy page. 
  • Penny Bun (Boletus edulis): Also widely known as the porcini mushroom, this is a highly prized, edible species. Identification guides and features can be found on First Nature. 
Would you like to learn more about identifying edible vs. poisonous mushrooms, or are you looking for recipes that use specific types like the Penny Bun?

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