Fruits of Their Labor
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The track team of McFarland High School, California, is made up primarily of children of Mexican immigrants. During the summer, the team members labor in the fields all day and train with their coach in the afternoons. McFarland's team has beat schools with 5 times its enrollment and, and is ranked in the top 25 cross-country teams nationally. Coach Jim White is legend in McFarland, and encourages his team to use their running skills as a ticket out of a future of agriculture labor.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1998
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Tantalizing Tantalus
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Tantalus Mountain is a popular training ground frequented by cyclists in Honolulu, HI. Reaching the summit takes riders an average of 40 minutes, although some take longer to admire the mountain slope's botanical beauty.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1998
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Tantalizing tropical fruits
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Several recipes that feature tropical fruits are presented. These include Mango-Cherry Chutney, Shrimp and Star Fruit Salad, Ginger-Citrus Dressing, Tropical Fruit Salsa and Guava and Kiwi with Rum Creme.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997
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