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Who are our heroes?

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Electronic media shifts people's concept of hero from larger-than-life figures to 'normal' or even inferior people. Heroes today are the celebrities known for their personality and image. They are the public figures of every race, culture or religious group who fail to unite people.

Author: Turbak, Gary
Publisher: The American Legion
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1996
Social aspects, Cover Story, Heroes

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Parks in peril

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A host of serious problems plague the national parks of the US, thus threatening their continued existence. Some of the problems besetting the country's park system are air and water pollution, burgeoning crime, crowding and inadequate funds.

Author: Turbak, Gary
Publisher: The American Legion
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1995
United States, Management, National parks and reserves, National parks, Parks

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The coffee conundrum

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Consumers should carefully assess the health risks claimed by food experts before avoiding certain types of food and drinks. Consumers are also advised to use sound judgement and consider what most scientists claim before taking action.

Author: Turbak, Gary
Publisher: The American Legion
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1993
Health aspects, Evaluation, Food, Risk factors (Health)

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