Word: making
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...data, half the clubs studied have neither an emergency medical plan in place, personnel trained in CPR nor a working defibrillator. Among those that do, 90% fail to perform regular emergency drills. And one-third of clubs don't bother to screen prospective clients for medical conditions that could make unsupervised workouts risky...
...SEASON: TAXES AND GIVING O.K., so you're not Bill Gates, and you don't have a charity named after you. But you could start a "poor man's foundation." Such charities, better known as donor-advised funds, allow investors to make irrevocable contributions with relatively low minimums. Generally, these funds pool donations into portfolios; the donor then "advises" the fund on how to spend the money. And if you start one before Dec. 31, you can take the tax deduction--typically up to 50% of your adjusted gross income for cash gifts and 30% for appreciated properties, such...
...world, when it comes to accepting illiquid assets like real estate and art. But their biggest advantage is that they know--and live in--the community they serve. In contrast, a charity fund like Fidelity's has the online advantages of allowing donors to view their accounts and make grant recommendations. They also offer more flexibility in choosing an investment strategy. Still, no matter how you slice it, either is a win-win solution for those wanting to improve their communities while gaining asylum from capital-gains taxes...
...waited until the canvassing board reconvened in front of live TV cameras to make her move. She called quickly for a vote, cutting off debate. When Charles Burton, the county judge who chairs the board, suggested they wait for legal opinions from secretary of state Katherine Harris, Roberts said, "I'm not asking for an opinion, I'm asking for a vote." Burton later accused Roberts of "bushwhacking" him. He'd thought they were on friendly terms, having taken smoking breaks with Roberts during their marathon counting sessions...
...serious as a clogged tax loophole," the Wily Old Democrat said. "Been on the phone all morning tellin' anyone who'd listen to make sure G.W. wins...