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[OFF-TOPIC] RE: (Fwd) Books for Children's Hospitals
>Paul writes:
>i know that this is WAY off topic, and that we never post off-topic mail
>here,
>but, this seems worthwhile, so please excuse, (maybe flames for off-topic
>posts
>will count )
>
>cheers,
> -paul
>>"The Houghton-Mifflin publishing co. is giving books to children's
>>hospitals; how many books they give depends on how many emails they
>>receive from people around the world. for every 25 emails they receive,
>>they give one book--it seems like a great way to help a good cause.
>>
>>All that you have to do is email [email protected].
>>
>>I hope that you can spare the seconds...and let your friends know. So far
>>they only have 3,401 messages...last year they reached 23,000.
>>
>>This seems like an easy and simple thing to do -- please take the time!"
My "urban legend detector" pegged when I saw this, but it turns out
to be on the level. See http://www.hmco.com/hmco/trade/hmi/polar/
for more info.
Tunny
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