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How many immigrants cross the border each year?

Of the total number of people who immigrated to the United States, approximately 8 percent entered with legal refugee status, according to the Migration Policy Institute. The number of people who crossed into the United States as temporary visitors was 45 million, with 1.17% of them overstaying their visas according to U.S. Homeland Security. Although the government cannot accurately determine the number of people who currently live in the United States without legal authorization, the total number is estimated at 11.5 million.

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What is the postal code for Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam?

Ho Chi Minh City is located in southeast Vietnam, near the Mekong Delta. The city was originally called Saigon, and it was the capital of South Vietnam during its time as a French colony and as a independent country. At the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, the city was renamed Ho Chi Minh City by the Communist party, and the country's capital was moved to Hanoi. As of 2014, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam.

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Why did Rae Carruth go to prison?

On Nov. 15, 1999, Rae Carruth's girlfriend, Cherica Adams, was shot four times by Van Brett Walkins Sr. Cherica Adams, who was eight months pregnant with Rae Carruth's child at the time of the shooting, called 911 for help. Adams told the dispatcher that Rae Carruth stopped his vehicle in front of hers while another car pulled up alongside her and fired shots. She was taken to Carolina's Medical Center, where doctors delivered her son via an emergency cesarean section after Adams fell into a coma. Before Adams died, police arrested Rae Carruth for conspiracy to commit first-degr..

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Copyrights and trademarks are examples of what?

In the United States, copyright protections stem from the U.S. Constitution, but trademark protections come from many sources, such as state and federal common law, and the federal Lanham Act of 1946. The administrative agencies of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office regulate and register their respective items of intellectual property. Trademarks may be simultaneously protected under the laws of the individual states and enjoy federal protections.

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What are some good Marine boot camp stories?

One of the stories describes a recruit who managed to sneak his wristwatch into the training facility, where the staff usually takes all personal items during basic training. When the officers discovered the watch, they ordered the recruit to sit inside a large metal trash can and then put the lid on. Whenever an officer walked by the trash can and kicked it, the recruit was on order to remove the lid, stand up and tell the officer the exact time.\nAnother story describes a recruit who thought he was special since he was an Eagle Scout. When the drill instructors caught on to this, they took t..

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What does the National Guard do?

During times of war or national emergency as declared by Congress, the National Guard can be mustered for deployment in overseas hot zones, where they fall under the immediate authority of the Combatant Commander, the chief officer in that theatre of action. Ultimately, however, in times of war, the Guard is answerable to the president as commander-in-chief, just as are all other military units. However, unlike members of the Army Reserve, guardsmen and women can not be called up individually, but only through willful transfers and temporary assignment.\nIn addition to being "federalized" duri..

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Where can you find a copy of James Madison's Bill of Rights?

Although the Bill of Rights was not part of the original Constitution, some states agreed to ratify the Constitution only with the stipulation that a Bill of Rights would be added. James Madison initially considered the original Constitution sufficient protection of individual rights, But Thomas Jefferson persuaded him that writing out the Bill of Rights was necessary. When Madison wrote the amendments that became the Bill of Rights during the First Congress, he modeled them closely on the Virginia Declaration of Rights written by George Mason.\nIn September 1789, the First Congress of the Uni..

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Within how many feet of an intersection are you allowed to park near a corner?

In St. Paul, if there is a fire hydrant, a driver must ensure that there is at least 10 feet of space between the car and the hydrant. If there is a driveway, a car must be parked at least 5 feet away from the driveway. Similar ordinances are widespread in the U.S., as they allow drivers and pedestrians to see around corners while allowing other drivers to see any posted signs.

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What are Aramark iCare packages?

Types of snacks that come in Aramark iCare packages include peanut butter, ramen, rice krispies treats and Gardettos. Others include Fritos, pickles, tuna and mayonnaise. Some facilities allow Aramark to send hot meats to inmates through its FreshFavorites program. FreshFavorites offers various entrees, pizza, burgers and diet meals for purchase by inmates' friends and family.\nThe types of Aramark iCare packages available depend on the correctional facility. Different correctional facilities have different rules and regulations, such as limits on spending. However, Aramark is aware of th..

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What are the Head Start Program Performance Standards?

As of 2014, the standards are reviewed before the start of each year, and these changes are published in the Code of Federal Regulations after October 1. These standards include admission procedures, staffing and program options, as well as the type of facility allowed and how to secure it. The Head Start standards also lay out the details of who is eligible for services and how many days students must attend the program.\nThere are also standards for offering Head Start educational services to children with disabilities, how facilities recruit students and transportation standards. Funding gu..

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