Link Round-Up
Stories from the world around us
- When the Cupboard Is Bare: A New York Times article documents increases in food insecurity, "In the four months since June, demand for food aid has risen 20 percent in areas of the country with the healthiest economies and more than 40 percent in areas with the weakest, leaders of nonprofit food-distribution organizations say." Definitely take a look at the photoessay that accompanies the article and listen to the reporter podcast.
- Boston Globe says: Odds of getting part-time job at a department store this holiday season are slimmer than getting into
Harvard: One out of every 45. (Thanks to Canatabrigia for the head's up)
- CNN to name Nation's "Heroes" on Thanksgiving night. United Way of America has partnered with CNN for the program. Ten citizens who have made a difference through extraordinary deeds will be honored.
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