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This article examines the boundary perceptions and images that three groups have of the Appalachian region. The analysis is based on data gathered from 2366 questionnaires administered to students in 63 colleges and universities located in and adjacent to the Appalachian region. The groups analyzed include the "in-siders" (those who perceive themselves to be from Appalachia), the "cognitive outsiders" (perceive themselves as not from Appalachia but actually reside in the region), and the "residential outsiders" (reside outside region). Results demonstrate that insiders perceive the region to be much larger and in much more postive images than do either of the outsider groups. The practical implications of such findings should include a review of the perceptions of regional residents in defining regional problems, goals, and objectives.

Twelve SCUBA divers were assigned in groups of four to depths of 30, 60, and 90 ft. in the ocean to examine 13 plates of a standard diagnostic color perception test. In clear water, under conditions of low illumination, colors in the full range of the visible spectrum were detectable at 90 ft. In a few instances, low saturation greens and reds were not identified. All colors seemed somewhat faded due to reduced contrast and low illumination.