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By Triston Huntsmin

There is a lot of talk lately about immigration. I can hardly pick up a copy of the news without reading some headline story about the latest government position on the immigration issues our country is dealing with. Every political leader has a different perspective on how our country should be handling the issues ahead of us.


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The gobs of algae that lined the shores of the Great Lakes in the 1960s are now reappearing. Four decades ago, a crackdown on phosphorus pollution repelled the invasion, but today, the problem is believed to result from the water-filtering activity of zebra and quagga mussels. An algae bloom is not only an aesthetic problem; swimmers who swallow algae-choked water can get sick, and algae can reduce oxygen levels in water, killing fish.

By Timothy Alice

When an individual has passed on, many are buried underground in cemeteries. With cemeteries becoming overcrowded, how will an individual recognize the grave site of their friend or loved one? A marker is generally placed at the top of a burial site.


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By Martin Stoleman

There are endless reasons in life to offer congratulations to yourself and to others. However, isn’t it true that most of the time we offer congratulations to everyone in much the same way? Regardless of the age, preferences or accomplishment of the person we are attempting to congratulate, we often do it in the same way: a boring card, a gift card to a general store that many people do not shop at, or, if they are lucky, a bouquet of fresh flowers. Congratulations is rarely if ever given in unique or creative ways.


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DEFINITION: (noun) A person having a speaking, reading, or writing knowledge of several languages. SYNONYMS: linguist. USAGE: He was a polyglot who spoke nine languages fluently.

Graham was publisher of the Washington Post from 1969-79, when the paper enjoyed great fame for its investigative role in breaking the Watergate scandal leading to Nixon's resignation. Graham was a trailblazer for women in journalism during the 20th century and won a Pulitzer Prize for her autobiography, Personal History. In 1988, she told CIA leaders, “There are some things the general public does not need to know and shouldn't.” How did she reach her position at the Post?

The release of Psycho is often seen as a turning point in film history, representing the shift from Classical to the more experimental "Post-Classical" film. It was a groundbreaking film in its depiction of sex and graphic violence, and its exploration of mental illness was unprecedented. The film's "shower scene" has taken on iconic status as one of the most terrifying scenes ever filmed. Who wrote the novel on which the film is based?

This prestigious international film festival is held annually in Cannes, France. It receives a tremendous amount of media attention and draws celebrities from all over the world. The festival is run by the Association Française du Festival International du Film, created in 1946 with the support of the French ministries of culture and foreign affairs. The most prestigious award given at Cannes is the Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) for the best film. Can you name any of its recipients?