Charity News from Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003National Correspondent Tells the Story of Hunger From His Own PerspectiveAmerica's Second Harvest | Just over a year ago, John Fountain wrote about the grinding poverty and the chance for change in Pembroke, Il. During the course of his reporting, he learned of America's Second Harvest and the work it does to feed people trying to escape poverty. ASPCA Responds To Latest FAA Regulations American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | The regulations, which are still awaiting implementation, will require airlines to compile monthly reports on how many pets are injured, lost or killed. However, the reports will only include animals being kept in family households. Are There "Social Behavior" Genes? Salk Institute for Biological Studies | The study zeros in on the genes that may lead to the marked extroverted behavior seen in children with Williams syndrome, demonstrating that "hyper-sociability" - especially the drive to interact with strangers - follows a unique developmental path. Developing Countries Challenge EU-US Agricultural Proposal Oxfam-America | Developing countries, led by Brazil, India and China, have tabled a radical plan to reform agricultural trade. In a proposal directed at the Cancun WTO negotiations, they demand immediate action to end export dumping and cut production subsidies. American Cancer Society Examines Cancer Trends in Hispanic / Latino Americans American Cancer Society | A new report from the American Cancer Society finds Hispanic/Latino Americans –the largest and fastest-growing minority in the United States—have a unique cancer risk profile that requires a targeted approach to prevention.
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