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What does the official US Army logo look like?

The inner circle is dark green, bearing an eagle with a red, white and blue badge. The eagle is holding a plant in one claw and a bundle of arrows in the other. A third white bordered circle sits above the eagle's head, gold with a blue circle in the middle of it. The eagle holds a red-and-blue banner in his beak reading the phrase "E Pluribus Unum," meaning "out of many, one" or "one out of many."

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What happened to Akon?

Akon released one single intended for the "Stadium" album in September 2010. He released two further singles, "Dirty Work" and "So Blue," in 2013. His only other music work during the time period when he was supposed to be working on "Stadium" was a collaboration with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg for Dr. Dre's album "Detox"; however, Akon's collaboration wasn't included on the album.\nAkon also collaborated with singer Michael Jackson on a song called "Hold My Hand" before Jackson's death. Akon finished the single alone, and it was released on Jackson's posthumous album.\nAk..

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What is the US Treasury Fund?

The United States has never failed to pay off a Treasury-backed investment in its history. But though a U.S. Treasury fund is a very safe place to keep money, the downside of investing in these funds is that they provide a very low rate of return. For example, the T. Rowe Price U.S. Treasury Money Fund returned an average gain of only 1.16 percent per year from 2005 through 2015.

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Why did the Jodi Arias case get a retrial?

As of February 2015, the retrial has not been settled and may continue for several weeks to several months. The murder itself took place in 2008 and involved Arias' ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander. Travis was 30 at the time of his death. The jury voted 8-4 for the death penalty at the first trial.At the retrial for the murder, all of the jurors must vote for the death penalty in order for Arias to receive it. If they do not, then there are two other options for her punishment as the conviction of the crime is not up for reconsideration. The two punishments would include either life in jail..

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What is the history of the U.S. Army?

In the era between its conception and 1917, the U.S. Army mainly operated as a militia. After the Revolution and the War of 1812, it was primarily called upon only when needed in combat against Native Americans and border defense as U.S. territories expanded towards the west. At the onset of the United States' involvement in World War I in 1917, the Army's size and responsibilities were expanded to include a constant, standing force, as well the potential for additional expansion at the discretion of the president.\nAs the Army grew, it was separated into specialized divisions, inclu..

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What is a public notary?

As of 2015, there are 4.4 million public notaries in the United States, according to the National Notary Association. Nine states require individuals to undergo some form of training or education to become a notary, while 12 states require an individual to pass an exam. The cost to become a notary varies from less than $100 to multiples hundreds of dollars. In general, a criminal record disqualifies an individual from serving as a notary public.

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Where is Lowell Correctional Institution located?

Lowell Correctional Institution is a women's prison located in Marion County, Florida. It serves as the primary prison for women in Florida. It holds approximately 3,000 female inmates, including youths aged 14 to 18. The jail has a maximum population of 1,456 inmates, while the annex has a maximum general population of 1,500 and another 150 special housing beds for close management, death row, medical isolation and confinement.\nThe jail provides a 16-hour daytime program for all youthful offenders. The program includes work assignments, education, counseling, behavior modification, mili..

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How old is the Constitution?

The U.S. Constitution establishes the organization and law of the United States and ensures that its citizens have certain basic rights. The delegates created three branches of government: legislative, judicial and executive. The first 10 amendments, called the Bill of Rights, established certain rights, such as freedom of religion and freedom of speech. As of 2014, 17 additional amendments have been added to the Constitution.

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What are the disadvantages of artificial intelligence?

There is a high chance of breakdown when using machines to complete different tasks. The aim of the machines is to allow efficiency in completing tasks, but in the case of a breakdown, it can be costly and time consuming. In the case of a breakdown, there is a possibility for the machine to lose important information. There is also high cost of maintaining and repairing the machines to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

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What are some notorious murders that have taken place in New Jersey?

In 1949, Howard Barton Unruh reportedly used a Luger to mass murder 13 people who he believed talked about him behind his back. Unruh was arrested for multiple counts of murder shortly after and was ruled insane. He spent his prison time inside the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital and died in 2009 at the age of 88.\nJoseph Harris was a postal worker who claimed that a ninja spirit guided him to kill several people in separate accounts from 1988 to 1991. Harris donned a ninja costume, murdered Roy Edwards over a soured investment and escaped. After being fired from his postal service post in 1990, ..

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