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Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents

June 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 20, 2025 House Democrats voted Friday to protect the Oregon National Guard from being used as law enforcement or deployed by the federal government without consent of the governor, […]

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Oregon Democratic state Rep. Hòa Nguyễn returns to House following cancer diagnosis

June 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Democratic state Rep. Hòa Nguyễn returns to House following cancer diagnosis

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 20, 2025 Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland on Friday returned to the Oregon House in her first official public appearance since announcing she was undergoing treatment for advanced cancer in […]

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Incarcerated Oregon youth graduate with diplomas, licenses and degrees

June 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Incarcerated Oregon youth graduate with diplomas, licenses and degrees

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleJune 20, 2025 When Joy Koenig first began her role as the principal of Three Lakes High School and Riverside High School in 2016, the schools offered two vocational programs […]

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Two Ways to Reduce Childhood Hunger in Oregon This Summer

June 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Two Ways to Reduce Childhood Hunger in Oregon This Summer

The Summer Food Service Program offers free, nutritious meals at sites all over the state, and the Summer EBT program provides $120 per eligible child for groceries. (Salem, OR) – Nearly 30 million children participate in […]

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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Upper Applegate Road Fire in Oregon

June 20, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Upper Applegate Road Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash.  –  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Upper Applegate Road Fire burning in Jackson County, Oregon.  The state of Oregon’s […]

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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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