Wednesday, June 05, 2002

[Macro error: Can't evaluate the expression because the name "itemTitle" hasn't been defined.] Did you know today is National Hunger Awareness Day? On June 5th, America's Second Harvest will sponsor the first ever National Hunger Awareness Day. Through its national network of 215 food banks and  food-rescue organizations, America's Second Harvest will use National Hunger Awareness Day to encourage Americans to learn more about hunger.  Find out more at America's Second Harvest's Website.  You can also donate to The Hunger Site, just by clicking.  They have recruited sponsors to donate food for every click.     12:12:41 PM    comment [] [Macro error: Can't evaluate the expression because the name "itemTitle" hasn't been defined.] Laura Bush Foundation Raises $5M. - "One year after launching a foundation to buy books for America's libraries, first lady Laura Bush said Tuesday that she's off to a $5 million start -- with $50,000 in help from her mother-in-law." "Former first lady Barbara Bush joined the current first lady in the White House East Room for three hours of presentations by librarians, education researchers and school administrators highlighting how good local libraries can improve student performance and test scores" "The elder Mrs. Bush, in her trademark pearls and bright red shoes, left the talking to her daughter-in-law, a former teacher and librarian who called Monday's White House conference ``fulfillment of a dream.'' (Thanks Gary for the submission) [Library Stuff] 11:18:37 AM    comment []

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