Then and now: a century ago, Manhattan was the scene of another kind of violence

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Manhattan, New York, NY, has a colorful background, especially at the beginning of the 20th century. At that time, gangs were prevalent, as was crime, and several historical buildings have survived. A walking tour down several streets of the borough provides historical insight to the area's buildings.

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Anatomy of a wasteland

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An author relates a trip he took with a friend to the Meadowlands of New Jersey and recalls how they canoed on the polluted Hackensack River. He describes the different sites they surveyed including the swamps, grasslands, and industrial areas.

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Hot and bothered

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Farmer Roy Carver has undertaken to farm wasabi in Oregon although the mustard like plant is usually grown only in Japan. He also plans to farm truffles on a farm in Texas.

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