Refer students to the links below, and other resources, to learn about the history and beliefs of Islam and the Muslim culture.

CNN: Muslim student mood

Inupiat leaders oppose offshore drilling that could disturb bowhead whales and other sea resources that are the basis of their subsistence culture.

CNN: mountain

"We can also learn a little about the candidate's culture fit and professionalism, " says Kelly Vergara, executive director of human resources at digital marketing agency Resource Interactive.

CNN: Social networking sites dos and don'ts

Many in the state consider this good news, but there are perpetual cries that tourism is eroding local culture, infrastructure and natural resources.

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