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After almost two-year lapse, Oregon counties get nearly $100 million from Secure Rural Schools

April 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on After almost two-year lapse, Oregon counties get nearly $100 million from Secure Rural Schools

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 20, 2026 Most Oregon counties are set to receive nearly $100 million from the federal Secure Rural Schools Act after Congress let funding for the 25-year-old program lapse for […]

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Fewer Oregonians are enrolling in marketplace plans because of federal uncertainty

April 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Fewer Oregonians are enrolling in marketplace plans because of federal uncertainty

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 20, 2026 About 21,000 fewer people enrolled in health insurance plans through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace compared with a year ago, according to a new report.  The Oregon […]

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Oregon work zone crashes increase again, hit five-year high

April 20, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon work zone crashes increase again, hit five-year high

Oregon work zone crashes hit a five-year high in 2024 — 621 crashes — according to the latest data from the Oregon Department of Transportation.  The crashes claimed 14 lives and resulted in 36 serious injuries.  Most work zone crashes involve […]

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OSP makes arrest in multi-agency Internet Crimes Against Children operation

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on OSP makes arrest in multi-agency Internet Crimes Against Children operation

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (17 April 2026) – An Oregon State Police Internet Crimes Against Children operation recently led to the arrest of a Clackamas County man. On March 31, 2026, an Oregon State Police detective portraying a […]

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Oregon’s U.S. House races bring in over $2.1 million since January

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon’s U.S. House races bring in over $2.1 million since January

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 17, 2026 Candidates running to represent Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives raised nearly $2.1 million in the first three months of 2026, with the incumbents for 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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