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Oregon State Fire Marshal Sending Firefighting Help To Southern California

January 8, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon State Fire Marshal Sending Firefighting Help To Southern California

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing 12 strike teams to California to help protect communities threated by wildfires burning near Los Angeles. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has been monitoring and working with California […]

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Disability watchdog group seeks order to find Oregon in contempt of court

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Disability watchdog group seeks order to find Oregon in contempt of court

by Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 7, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon wants a federal judge to hold the state in contempt of court for failing to move people from jails into Oregon State Hospital for […]

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Elizabeth Steiner sworn in as Oregon’s first female state treasurer

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Elizabeth Steiner sworn in as Oregon’s first female state treasurer

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 7, 2025 Elizabeth Steiner, a Portland Democrat and former state senator, took the oath of office as Oregon’s first female state treasurer in front of a crowd packed with […]

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Lawmakers propose pause on rate hikes from utilities embroiled in wildfire lawsuits

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Lawmakers propose pause on rate hikes from utilities embroiled in wildfire lawsuits

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleJanuary 7, 2025 Three Oregon lawmakers want to stop utility companies from raising rates on customers while those companies are still resolving years-long lawsuits over wildfire culpability and costs.  Republican […]

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Changes make it easier to claim tax benefits when saving for your first home

January 7, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Changes make it easier to claim tax benefits when saving for your first home

Salem, OR— Aspiring homeowners looking to take their first steps into the real estate market now have greater access to a key tool that can help make their dreams of home ownership more affordable. Legislative […]

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Saturday 2/21

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What Creedence Clearwater Revival song became a signature song for Ike & Tina Turner?

Ike & Tina Turner's signature cover of a Creedence Clearwater Revival song is "Proud Mary". Released in 1971, their rearranged version transformed the rock tune into a, soulful, hard-rocking anthem, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award.

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On which Hawaiian island is Honolulu located?

Honolulu is located on the island of Oʻahu. As the state capital and largest city in Hawaii, it is situated on the southeastern coast of this island, which is often referred to as "The Gathering Place".

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What year was the social giant Facebook founded?

Facebook was founded on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg along with his Harvard College roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Originally named "TheFacebook," it was launched exclusively for Harvard students before expanding to other colleges and eventually the general public. 

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Who said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."?

"I came, I saw, I conquered" (Veni, vidi, vici) was famously said by Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar around 47 B.C.. According to historical accounts, he used this phrase in a report to the Roman Senate to describe his swift, decisive victory against Pharnaces II at the Battle of Zela.

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What type of birds are the stars of the 2006 animated film "Happy Feet"?

Happy Feet Birds
  • Emperor Penguins - The main characters, including Mumble, are this specific, large penguin species known for their vocalizations.
  • Adélie Penguins - The "Amigos" group (Ramon, Nestor, Lombardo, Raul, Rinaldo) are this smaller, feisty species [1].
  • Rockhopper Penguins - Lovelace, the "guru" penguin, is a Rockhopper with distinctive yellow crest feathers [1].
  • Elephant Seals - While not birds, these large marine mammals feature prominently in the film's scenes.
  • Skuas - Predatory birds that serve as antagonists, chasing Mumble in the film [1]. 

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