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Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate

June 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 23, 2025 With less than one week left in Oregon’s six-month legislative session, tensions are rising between Republicans and Democrats over this year’s highly anticipated transportation bill.  On Monday, […]

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Oregon Senate OKs bill to strengthen care facility investigations, oversight

June 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Senate OKs bill to strengthen care facility investigations, oversight

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 23, 2025 Patients wandering the halls. Waste and fecal matter on the floor. Exit doors left open without any employees on duty for supervision. Stories like these took center […]

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U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools

June 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 23, 2025 The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other services in rural Oregon and Idaho. The […]

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Fireworks are prohibited at Oregon State Parks, the ocean shore

June 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fireworks are prohibited at Oregon State Parks, the ocean shore

SALEM, Oregon— Oregon State Parks welcomes Fourth of July celebrations, but fireworks and explosives are strictly prohibited within Oregon State Parks and the entire ocean shore. Park staff encourage visitors to celebrate responsibly this Fourth […]

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Divided Oregon panel sends massive transportation funding bill to House floor

June 21, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Divided Oregon panel sends massive transportation funding bill to House floor

by Alex Baumhardt and Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 20, 2025 Oregon’s long-awaited transportation funding bill is headed to the House floor, but it remains to be seen whether it will make it to the […]

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Monday 10/05

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which country's wine might be labelled "DOCG"?

Wine labelled "DOCG" comes from Italy.  About DOCG Wine
  • Meaning: DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).

  • Highest Tier: It represents the highest and most rigorous quality classification for Italian wine.

  • Strict Rules: Wines with this label must follow strict production rules regarding geographic origin, permitted grape varieties, and aging.

  • Government Seal: Every bottle features a numbered government seal across the cap or cork to prevent fraud.

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What company's slogan is "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time"?

Panasonic used the advertising slogan "Just Slightly Ahead of Our Time" from 1971 until 2003 in markets outside of Japan.

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What band released an album entitled "Business as Usual"?

The album "Business as Usual" was released by the Australian new wave band Men at Work. 
  • Release Date: November 9, 1981 (Australia); April 1982 (United States)

  • Notable Hits: "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Down Under"

  • Achievement: Spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200

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What Roman god is the month January named for?

January is named after Janus, the ancient Roman God of beginnings, transitions, gates, doorways, and duality. 
  • Two Faces: He is traditionally depicted with two faces—one looking backward into the past and one looking forward into the future.

  • Symbolism: This two-faced view made him a fitting symbol for the start of a new year, which bridges the old year and the upcoming one.

  • Calendar History: The original Roman calendar began in March, but January was added later and eventually became the first month of the year.

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What color is the 4-ball in a game of pool?

The 4 ball in a standard pool set is purple (solid purple). 
  • Traditional Sets: The 4 ball (and its striped partner, the 12 ball) is solid purple.

  • TV/Professional Sets: In televised tournaments, manufacturers like Aramith often replace the dark purple with pink so viewers and players can easily tell the 4 ball apart from the black 8-ball under bright studio lights.

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