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Carbonic Macerated Coffee
The crossover was inevitable -- wine inspired coffee. Respecting today's release of Beaujolais Nouveau in the Vallée de la Saône we reflect upon "enlightened" coffee varieties and preparations that classically “pair” with wine — either as contrast or complement. Anaerobic or carbonic-maceration coffees (very “winey” ferments). Many modern specialty lots taste like red fruit jam, Concord grape, or even Lambrusco. As with the wine itself: not for coffee snobs.
Schenkingen
The world's most efficient business model: "Give me your money". Today at 16:00 UTC, nearing the close of the taxable year, we scan ad hoc guidelines, standards and regulations covering charitable giving and receiving (receiving, say, a herd of buffalo). We title these sessions with the Dutch mnemonic for the same which--phonetically--sounds like the English word "shakedown".
“Development”
"...The impact of philanthropists is wide-ranging. Here are just a few ways that donations can help to make a difference..."
Building New York: Stephen Ross
Host Michael Stoler profiles Stephen Ross, Chairman and Founder of The Related Companies, L.P. Topics discussed are his childhood growing up in Detroit, his first job as a beach boy at the Fountain Blue Hotel, his college career from Florida University to University of Michigan to law school at Wayne State University located in the City of Detroit,
Quadrivium: Autumn
Educational settlements are where people come to feel at home in beautiful surroundings. The catalog that informs the safety and sustainability of these "cities-within-cities" changes 100 to 1000 times per day. Titles are time-sensitive, copyright protected and land in public law. We monitor the action continuously to formulate response to public consultations. Topics appear on our CALENDAR and explored every day at 16:00 UTC. Recommend refresh of this web page once or twice to see timeliest information.
Introduction to the American Art of Fundraising
Mrs. Naomi Levine, the acclaimed fundraiser of New York University, provides an overview of giving within the U.S. culture and practical strategies in developing a fundraising office at an organization or university.
NGO, QUANGO or Something Else: How Harvard and Other Colleges Manage Their Endowments
Hedge funds with a side hustle in sports, research, and memorial garden construction? As of fiscal year 2023, the market value of just the top twenty endowment funds of colleges and universities was $424 billion; recovering from the significant losses of 2022. This is roughly the same domestic product of Denmark. Blackrock -- the world's largest asset manager -- has market capitalization of $103 billion.
Current Issues & Recent Research
We examine the proposals for the 2028 National Electrical Safety Code; including our own. Public comment on proposed changes will be received until March 24th. The 2026 National Electrical Code which has recently been released for public use (public input on the 2029 revision will be received until April 9, 2026).
The Case Against Income Tax Exemption for Nonprofits
... "While many nonprofits do struggle with lack of funds and dire needs, there exists a group of tax-exempt entities for which profits regularly flow quite freely, often to the tune of more than $100 million, or even $1 billion or more. And yet, the public subsidizes each nonprofit in exactly the same manner..."