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Oregon law to reduce medical debt from nonprofit hospital visits is working, study finds

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon law to reduce medical debt from nonprofit hospital visits is working, study finds

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 17, 2026 A nearly seven-year-old state law requiring nonprofit hospitals to account for patient income and to provide financial support before collecting debts led to a significant reduction in […]

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Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs at first debate

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs at first debate

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 17, 2026 HILLSBORO— Four leading Republican candidates for Oregon governor race squared off for their first debate together on Thursday, making few swipes at one another and homing in […]

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Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials

April 19, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 16, 2026 Oregon’s governor vetoed a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that would have made changes to the state’s public meetings law. Gov. Tina Kotek on […]

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Baker City Man Charged with Investment Fraud for Stealing from Investors for Almost Seventeen Years

April 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Baker City Man Charged with Investment Fraud for Stealing from Investors for Almost Seventeen Years

PORTLAND, Ore.— A Baker City, Oregon, man has been charged with stealing his clients’ shares of stocks, selling them, and transferring the proceeds into his personal bank account for almost seventeen years. Jeffrey Thomas Higgins, […]

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Renewal, growth of spring a great time to ‘Rethink the Drink’

April 17, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Renewal, growth of spring a great time to ‘Rethink the Drink’

Renewal, growth of spring a great time to ‘Rethink the Drink’ During Alcohol Awareness Month, OHA urges Oregonians to consider making small changes in drinking habits that can have meaningful impacts on health PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon […]

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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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