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Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Sidd Finch (Post 374319)

The U of California has been known to get a bit fussy, and litigious, about its patents.

John Moore drew first blood in the litigation department, though that was short-lived as victories go.

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch (Post 374320)

John Moore drew first blood in the litigation department, though that was short-lived as victories go.

Results of Search in US Patents Text Collection db for:
IN/(eva AND silverstein): 0 patents.

FY fucking I

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski (Post 374321)

Results of Search in US Patents Text Collection db for:
IN/(eva AND silverstein): 0 patents.

FY fucking I

Maybe she believes that academics shouldn't be in the business of turning the products of the intellect into commodities to be processed, bought, and sold. Or to sell anything bought or processed, or process anything bought or sold.

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Sidd Finch (Post 374319)

The U of California has been known to get a bit fussy, and litigious, about its patents.

Not to mention defending its right, as an arm of the state, to infringe patents without repercussion.

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch (Post 374322)

i'd process that shit iykwimaittyd.

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Sidd Finch (Post 374317)

Based on what?

The time I spent yesterday on Wikipedia looking at when different schools were founded.

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop (Post 374327)

The time I spent yesterday on Wikipedia looking at when different schools were founded.

I thought we had discredited Wiki as a source?

Amazing today! Bankrupt tomorrow?

Below is an email I got from a very important VP at GM today. Wow! Turns out that they are actually smashingly successful at making cars. I am thinking of calling and emailing my Senators and W. How could we, the people, turn down a once in a lifetime opportunity to invest in the future of such a fantastic company......

Dear Penske,
Thank you for being a GM customer. There's been a lot of discussion about the auto industry over the past few weeks, and I want to make sure you know the facts about GM. This is important because with all the media coverage of late about our company and industry, it is evident that there is much misinformation and many very dated perceptions being communicated. The truth and the facts are always helpful. First, we're building our best cars and trucks ever, and we're committed to being the best car company on the planet.

Take a closer look at Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, HUMMER, Saab and Cadillac. You'll be surprised.

Our vehicles are more fuel efficient.
19 of our 2009 models have an EPA estimated 30 MPG highway or better — more than Toyota, more than Honda

For 2009, we offer more hybrid choices than any other manufacturer. We currently have six hybrids, by mid-2009 we will introduce three more, and by 2012 we will offer 15 hybrid models

11 of our last 13 new-product introductions have been fuel-efficient cars or crossovers. This trend will continue with 22 of our next 24 new-product introductions
Higher quality.
We back our quality with the Best Coverage in America:
A 100,000-Mile/5-Year Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty.1 Plus, Roadside Assistance1 and Courtesy Transportation Programs.1 This coverage is superior to Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Ford. We believe in our quality and reliability, and we back it up!

The 2008 Chevy Malibu and Chevy Silverado were the "Highest Ranked Midsize Car and Large Pickup in Initial Quality" according to J.D. Power and Associates2
Safe.
37 of our 2009 models have five-star frontal crash safety ratings3

We offer the safety and security of OnStar,4 including Automatic Crash Response,5 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics6 and Turn-by-Turn Navigation.7 Not Honda. Not Toyota. Not Ford. Not Chrysler. Not Nissan. Not Dodge
The proof is on the road today.

Chevy
The Cobalt XFE offers an EPA estimated 37 MPG highway. More than Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic DX8

The Malibu offers an EPA estimated 33 MPG highway, which is better than Toyota Camry LE or Honda Accord9

The Traverse offers the best highway fuel economy of any eight-passenger crossover,10 an EPA estimated 24 MPG highway. It has more interior space than Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander

The Silverado is Car and Driver's Best Pickup 2 years running.11
The Silverado XFE offers an EPA estimated 21 MPG highway. No other large pickup beats it. Not Ford. Not Dodge. Nobody.12
Buick • Pontiac • GMC
The eight-passenger Buick Enclave crossover is quieter than
Lexus RX 350.13 And with an EPA estimated 24 MPG highway, it gets better highway gas mileage than Lexus RX 350 and Acura MDX14

The Pontiac G5 XFE offers an EPA estimated 37 MPG highway. More than Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic DX8

The GMC Sierra XFE offers an EPA estimated 21 MPG highway. No other large pickup offers better highway mileage. Not Toyota. Nobody.15
Saturn
The AURA midsize sedan offers best-in-class16 highway fuel economy. Its EPA estimated 33 MPG highway beats Toyota Camry LE and Honda Accord17

The VUE Hybrid has the best highway fuel economy in its segment:18 an EPA estimated 32 MPG
Cadillac • Saab • HUMMER
The Cadillac CTS is a 2009 "Best Resale Value" Award winner from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.19 It is one of Car and Driver's 2009 10Best. And it was also selected a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety20

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid eight-passenger luxury SUV offers an EPA estimated 20 MPG city. Better than a 2008 MINI Cooper S Convertible with automatic transmission21

The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible have earned the 2009 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's "Top Safety Pick" award in the midsize category for the third straight year22

The HUMMER H3 has a lower annual fuel cost than Nissan Pathfinder23
And our future looks even brighter.
The upcoming Chevy Volt (expected launch date late 2010) represents a fundamental reinvention of the American automobile industry. The Volt will deliver up to 40 miles24 on a single electrical charge, well within the daily commute of nearly 80% of Americans. It represents a giant step toward energy independence

GM will also continue to invest in hydrogen fuel cell technology, which is capable of reducing automobile tailpipe emissions to non-polluting water vapor. Already, GM has deployed 90 Chevy Equinox compact SUVs to people in what constitutes the world's largest market test fleet of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
All made by GM. Surprised?

Here's something else amazing: the Red Tag Sales Event,25 which continues through January 5, 2009. The price on the tag is the price you pay. See some red, save some green.

It's a smart time to buy GM. Visit gm.com for more surprising reasons why.

Sincerely,
Mark LaNeve

Re: Amazing today! Bankrupt tomorrow?

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Originally Posted by Penske_Account (Post 374332)

Below is an email I got from a very important VP at GM today. Wow! It's a smart time to buy GM. Visit gm.com for more surprising reasons why.

Tell them it's a smart time to invest in lawsuits by Penske & Associates.

Re: Amazing today! Bankrupt tomorrow?

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Originally Posted by Penske_Account (Post 374332)

And you can buy a 2008 Chevy Tahoe for 10 grand off MSRP

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Sidd Finch (Post 374259)

But, cutting past this -- what's your solution? Require all universities to spend all endowment gain? Make them spend 5%, like private foundations? (I'd support that one.) Say that once a university endowment reaches a certain point, gains are no longer tax-free? Or force them to accept more students?

eta: Seriously, I'm curious about how you would address this. Because I think we both see this as a problem, though in different ways perhaps.

Eliminate the tax-exemption for universities with an endowment of over 1B. I'd like to see universities justify why they need over 1B. To build pro-quality sports facilities? To pay university C-suite personnel like private industry executives, when they don't bear any kind of private sector risk or competition? What?

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by bling trade (Post 374337)

Is it possible for an organization to be a tax deductible charitable organization as to the donors but not tax exempt as an organization? Or is the former always a subset of the latter?

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch (Post 374322)

I can't figure it all out tonight, sir. I'm just hanging with your daughter.

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch (Post 374339)

Is it possible for an organization to be a tax deductible charitable organization as to the donors but not tax exempt as an organization? Or is the former always a subset of the latter?

Under some circumstances, a charity can face excise tax (for not meeting the 5% spending threshold, for example). I don't think that affects the charity's status for donations but could be wrong.

OTOH, it's very hard for me to understand why we should subsidize donations to Harvard or other very wealthy universities by making them tax-deductible.

Re: University of endowments.

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Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch (Post 374339)

Is it possible for an organization to be a tax deductible charitable organization as to the donors but not tax exempt as an organization? Or is the former always a subset of the latter?

No, but it's possible to go the other way, and be tax exempt as an organization but not be able to receive tax deductible contributions (most organizations that are 501(c)(something other than 3)- trade organizations like the ABA, a lot of HMOs, social organizations, etc.)

I miss Fringey.