Trouble in paradise: Hawaii, America's Eden, is on the road to environmental devastation

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Hawaii, considered a paradise retreat by most Americans, is rapidly being destroyed by industry, tourism, agriculture, and the encroachment of non-native plants and animals. Rainforests and animals are disappearing. Developers and landowners continue to resist preservation efforts.

Environmental aspects, Endangered species, Protection and preservation, Hawaii, Rain forests

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"Turn up the Beach Boys."(the big car in American popular culture; includes related article on the color of status cars; Special Collector's Issue: Hot for the Road; 100 Years of the Automobile in America)

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Popular songs are written about sports cars and other cars with powerful engines. The big car became a symbolic rite of passage for teenagers in the 1950s, 60s and on. Other effects on popular culture were the development of drive in theaters, fast food restaurants and motels.

Automobiles, Popular culture

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Depths of perception

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David Doubilet's underwater photography reveals the hidden world of the coral reefs of the Pacific ocean. His life and technique are discussed. Many of his photographs are included.

Practice, Photographers, Personalities, Underwater photography

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