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Kenneth Lay Economics Chair Under Scrutiny at Mizzou

One certainty is that the money will not be returned to Mr. Lay or his defense fund.   

Study: Lotteries & Good Looks Boost Fundraising Yield

In an extensive test of door-to-door fund solicitation, researchers validate some fundraising secrets. 

Earthquake Victims Vanish (from the Media)

Media moves on as Indonesia earthquake fails to achieve blockbuster status, while relief agencies offer more detailed situation maps. 

Charity Assortment: Five Flavors of Fraud

Stories from all over (even Japan) offer a smorgasbord of fiscal misbehavior types, demonstrating the many ways charities are at risk. 

McDonalds Pull Tab Collection Perpetuates Charity Myths

An old urban legend lives on and recyclable cans go to waste to make charity "convenient."

Aid Groups Redeploy from Aceh to Yogyakarta Earthquake Site

Proximity to Mt. Merapi volcano evacuation assists in rapid reaction. 

Charity Liquor Licenses Drive San Francisco's Festival Scene

But escalating costs of police and city services and new restrictions on noise and alcohol may be bringing the decades-long charity-sponsored binge to an end. 

GAO Study: A Select Few Charities are Major Tax Deadbeats

Fewer than 100 of the 22,000 charities that receive contributions from the Combined Federal Campaign account for the bulk of delinquencies, primarily in payroll taxes. 

Centerville Baseball League Sues Volunteer for Bad Bingo Bookkeeping

The IRS wants $42,000 from the 501(c)(3) baseball group, and somebody has to pay. 

Space Museum Ex-Director Sentenced for Stealing Artifacts

Max Ary gets three years, with a restitution hearing put off until July.