Always on their minds
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Willie Nelson organized the original Farm Aid Concert and worked behind the scenes to support American farms that were devastated due to the droughts in 1985. After twenty years from its origin, Farm Aid in Massachusetts runs as a nonprofit organization with a full time staff that helps tracking farm policy, networking with activist group, and maintaining a 24-hour hotline for farmers in crisis.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 2005
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An island in bloom
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Tourists have discovered the tiny Vieques Island in the Caribbean and the sudden tourist influx has meant a great boon to the locals who for long were virtually under the mercy of the US Navy. The small island just 21 miles in length and 4 miles wide boasts of virgin beaches and cafes where the ambience is different and complete details of places where one can stay are featured.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 2005
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Get real
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The Restaurant is a TV show which shows what happens behind the doors of a hip Manhattan eatery Rocco's to be opened by the celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito. The prospective employees of the restaurant have a chance of becoming a TV star.
Publication Name: Gourmet
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0017-2553
Year: 2003
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