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[ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:12:14 -0700 - Forbes ]

Huge Wave In Charitable Giving Still Coming

Below the dire headlines, the largest transfer of wealth in history continues.

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[ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:51:30 -0700 - The Daily Democrat ]

Philanthropy awards going out

More than 50,000 people across the United States will celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Philanthropy Day as a way of reminding the public about the importance of giving and volunteering, especially during difficult economic times.

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[ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:07:14 -0700 - The Chronicle of Philanthropy ]

Give and Take: Comparing Philanthropy Over Time, and More

How do you determine when it makes sense to spend a significant chunk of money on a new fund-raising approach? A look at the downsides of nonprofit journalism.

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[ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:14:53 -0700 - New America Foundation ]

Financial innovation and philanthropy: The latest cocktail to ...

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[ Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:27:33 -0700 - USA Today ]

Big non-profit organizations have highly paid leaders

Mongan, also a Harvard Medical School professor, was paid $3.4 million by Partners HealthCare, including nearly $1 million in deferred pay that was reported as a lump sum this year in accordance with IRS rules. Museum of Modern Art director Glenn ...

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[ - Washington Post ]

Take the Kids to I.O.U.S.A.

As An Inconvenient Truth does, I.O.U.S.A. seeks to underscore the gravity of its topic without frightening the audience into apathy. Fiscal policy is tougher to dramatize than drowning polar bears, but Creadon does an admirable job.

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[ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:05:35 -0700 - Yahoo News ]

The price of U.S. recession is paid in jobs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Long after President Barack Obama 's first term ends in 2013, millions of U.S. families will still be paying the price for the recession. From auto workers in Detroit too old for retraining, to Hispanic migrants in Arizona ...

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[ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:53:45 -0700 - Digital Chosunilbo ]

Why We Should Worry about Global Chinese Takeovers

The latest strategic talks between the U.S. and China concluded without major developments. I was alarmed, however, by Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's speech. In the speech, Wen announced that China intends to use its foreign reserves of $2.13 ...

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[ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:16:01 -0700 - San Francisco Gate ]

Beauty products good enough to eat?

To go truly organic these days, you might want to stop by the cosmetics aisle after picking out your fruit and vegetables. With the great care, and money, needed to earn USDA certification, a small but growing number of companies are hoping that ...

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[ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:41:55 -0700 - Montana Standard ]

Want to retire? USA Today says head to Butte

Butte is a top-five place to retire, according to USA Today Weekend. The publication said Butte — and Helena — are among the top-five places in the U.S. for young retirees (ages 55 to 59). The rankings were compiled by noting each city's ...

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