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As we near the end of 2011, many of us will be making what we believe to be 'tax-deductible donations' to charitable causes. Before making a donation and listing it on your tax return, please review the following current regulations, including how to document electronic gifts. As our law makers search for ways to resolve state and national economic challenges, regulations will continue to change, so staying current is in everyone's best interest.
In addition, during this past year, over 275,000 organizations, nationwide, were dropped from tax-exempt status, so checking the status of organizations is more important than ever. Publication 78 lists current eligible organizations.
Here is a summary of IRS rules, direct from their website, with links to publications they refer to at the end:
IRS Tax Tip 2011-57, March 22, 2011 (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=106990,00.html)
Charitable contributions made to qualified organizations may help lower your tax bill. The IRS has put together the following eight tips to help ensure your contributions pay off on your tax return.
For more information on charitable contributions, refer to Form 8283 and its instructions, as well as Publication 526, Charitable Contributions. For information on determining value, refer to Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property. These forms and publications are available at http://www.irs.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
After attending the Michigan Nonprofit Association's Nonprofit Day 2011, I found out that, yes nonprofits can lobby. According to the IRS, 501(c)(3) corporations are allowed to lobby as long as they follow their rules and fill out the proper forms. The IRS defines lobbying as attempting to influence legislation by contacting, or encouraging the public to contact, members of a legislative body for purposes of supporting/opposing/proposing legislation. The major rule is that nonprofits cannot spend a "substantial amount" of their budget on lobbying. For a clearer explanation of what the IRS considers to be a "substantial amount," check out Measuring Lobbying Activity: Expenditure Test. Charity Lawyers Blog post titled, Lobbying-Yes You Can! clarifies in layman's, terms what is and is not lobbying, as well as explaining the 501(h) election.
According to the IRS, qualifying organizations may file a special election under 501(h) of the Code, or Election/Revocation of Election by an Eligible Section 501(c)(3) Organization To Make Expenditures To Influence Legislation (501(H) Election), to allow them to spend up to a specified dollar amount for lobbying without fear of adverse tax consequence from such activities. The IRS and Michigan Nonprofit Association advise nonprofits to file the 501(h) election if they are planning on doing any lobbying, as well as tracking all expenditures. 'Direct' and 'Grassroots' lobbying must be tracked separately as they have separate expenditure limits.
IRS Definition of Direct & Grassroots Lobbying
IRS Schedule C Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities
IRS General Instructions for Filing Schedule C for Lobbying Activity
Excessive lobbying activities over a four-year period may cause a nonprofit to lose its tax-exempt status, making all of its income for that period subject to tax.
For questions on how to use communication channels such as your website, email, and social media channels for lobbying, Alliance for Justice is offering a free downloadable copy of Influencing Public Policy In The Digital Age: The Law of Online Lobbying and Election-related Activities. The guide is intended to inform 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) organizations on how to stay within the law and encourage participation in the nation's democratic process using technology.
Consult your attorney and the IRS Charities/Nonprofits webpage for more information on how nonprofits can lobby for their cause. Other helpful resources are the IRS eNews: Exempt Organization Update and Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest website. ONEplace will be hosting a webinar November 15 titled Lobbying Rules for Nonprofits presented by Alliance for Justice. Register online soon as we anticipate seats will go fast!
Please share your thoughts about nonprofit lobbying by commenting on my blog!
A new article in the Nonprofit Quarterly by Simone Joyaux (See-MUN Zha-WHY-oh) adds another element to the discussion as she asks, "Are You So Vain?" Is your organization thinking about (and acting like) fundraising is all about you, instead of being all about the donor? She offers an assessment tool to look at your practices and attitudes, and a pledge to commit to, that will help your organization lose its vanity and gain donor loyalty.
Below are the first ten of 23 pledge items. You can find the complete list on her website. PDF
The Donor-Centric PledgeWe, [fill in the name of your nonprofit organization here], believe…
I recommend having several people in your organization take the assessment to see where your organization stands. Then, take the pledge and work the pledge over the coming months to see what a difference new actions and attitudes can make in your donor/nonprofit relationships and fundraising. http://simonejoyaux.com/ss_files/downloads/DonorCentricPledge.pdf.
Several fundraising and philanthropy organizations and journals, web-based experts, and sector associations are predicting 'tough years ahead' for all types of fundraising. Holly Hall's article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy (June 2011) cites a Giving USA report indicating giving has fallen more since 2008 than in the past 50 years.
An article in the August 24th Chronicle cites a new report by Dunham+Company that shows two-thirds of donors surveyed plan to cut back on giving this fall—and, 10% plan to stop giving altogether!
The slow recovery and current threat of a double-dip recession, along with continued unemployment, suggest 'it could be as long as 2016 before donations return to' pre-recession levels.
Adding to the economic issues, the national deficit reduction talks and policy conversations may lead to additional challenges for nonprofits relying on donations to keep their doors open and serve their constituents.
What can nonprofits do? Take steps, today, to increase your skills and relationships!
The annual, year-end fundraising season is fast approaching! What can organizations do, now, to connect with their donors in more meaningful ways, and find new people to support their mission, in this environment?
What can donors do? Take steps to know what your gifts do in the community/world and give** generously to those you believe in.
As donors, the choice is yours to invest in a nonprofit or not.
Do you cringe at the idea of facing a blank page? Does the task of blogging and writing newsletter articles make you nauseous? You are not alone; there is help available to you. Here are some useful resources you can access with helpful advice from those working in the nonprofit communication field.
Katya's Nonprofit Marketing Blog is written specifically for nonprofit professionals and offers a wealth of knowledge on different topics pertaining to communication and fundraising.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog focuses mainly on writing appeal letters, websites, and social media content. Kivi also offers webinars and podcasts.
6 Tips for Writing Nonprofit Marketing Copy That Works written by Nancy E. Schwartz constructs the foundation for all nonprofit writing.
(all can be found at Kalamazoo Public Library)
Writing for a Good Cause by Joseph Barbato and Danielle S. Furlich
The Complete Guide to Writing Successful Fundraising Letters by Charlotte Rains Dixon
Storytelling for Grant Seekers by Cheryl A. Clarke
How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters by Mal Warwick
Writing for a nonprofit organization goes beyond your basic introduction, body, and conclusion. We as nonprofit professionals are challenged to create interest, meaning, and sometimes action surrounding our organizations. What inspires your writing? Do you have some words of wisdom to share that help you conquer the blank page?
Nonprofits often seek grants from foundations for new projects or ongoing financial support. During an informative webinar, presented today by John Hicks, CFRE, for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), he discussed ways to build positive relationships with foundations.
His 'elements of a good relationship' include: trust, communication, shared values, honesty, and respect…as he noted, the elements of any good relationship. Learning about a foundation's mission, values, culture, philanthropic philosophies, and practices, is critical to assessing a good match and possible funding opportunity. If mission and values clearly aren't in alignment, he urges grant seekers to not waste their own or the foundation's time in pursuing a relationship.
His 'six rules of engagement' build on those elements. Nonprofits need to know:
Stating that, like other types of fundraising, people give to people the trust, he encourages nonprofits to keep foundations informed about their work and outcomes before and while seeking funding from them. The relationship is a professional one, not a personal one, that needs to be treated much like working with an attorney to prepare a case: the grant-seeker preparing a case to the foundation and the foundation professional preparing a case to his/her board, grants panel, or the donor, directly.
These and many other grant-seeker/grant-maker resources are available at ONEplace and through the AFP website. If you have tips for developing positive relationships with foundations, please comment on this blog.
The big buzz in the social media world right now is Google+. But what is it and why should nonprofits care? Google+ is a new social media venture created by Google to, "bring the nuance and richness of real-life sharing to software" according to Vic Gundotra, Senior Vice President, Engineering at Google. It offers many of the same communication features social media users of Facebook and Twitter are familiar with such as messaging, pictures, and games, along with some valuable extras.
The big difference between Google+ and other established social media sites is Google+ organizes contacts into different "circles" or groups. This allows the user to communicate specifically with targeted groups. For example, a user can send out a targeted post to their planned giving circle, and a different post to their professional circle. Other features include Instant Upload, Hangouts, Sparks, and Huddle.
To learn more about Google+, visit:
Keep in mind that Google+ has not been rolled out to the general public, it is by invitation only.
What is your opinion of Google+? Are you one of the lucky few to receive the Google+ golden ticket? Please share your comments by posting to this blog.
Do you know if there is? Do you know how much it affects your organization's ability to do your mission-driven work now or in the future?
During our First Wednesday Risk Management Series webinar, presenter Carlye Christianson of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center pointed out several critical outcomes from having 'unhappy stakeholders' (staff, volunteer, board members) in your midst. Common to all stakeholder groups: discontent diminishes commitment to mission; and, costs of replacing people are high. She recommends studying retention in departments and stakeholder groups at least annually so problems can be addressed quickly. Below are some key points she made about why people leave organizations and how to proactively address discontent-causing practices:
Board Members
Continually assessing all areas (ED, board, staff, volunteers), individually and collectively, and implementing a culture of continuous engagement and improvement will go a long way to stemming and/or reversing discontent in all stakeholder groups. The costs for your organization and, especially the constituents you serve, are too high to do otherwise.
For more information on this and many other risk management topics, visit the Nonprofit Center for Risk Management. ONEplace presents their First Wednesday Webinar Series and Third Thursday HR Webinar Series. Check our website calendar for more information and registration.
The IRS changed the filing requirements so that every tax-exempt organization has to file an annual 990, no matter how small their budget. They promised to drop organizations that didn't file for three consecutive years. They notified nonprofits and the public over and over, again. They extended the deadline to get 990 filings up-to-date.
Now, the list of nonprofits that have lost tax-exempt status for failing to file has been published—and, it numbers 275,000 (about 14% of all nonprofits in this country)! In Michigan, almost 9,000 charities are on the list.
What does this mean to your organization or you, as a donor? An article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy (6/8/11) summarizes the ramifications of a nonprofit being dropped, affects on tax-deductibility of donations to dropped groups, and how to seek reinstatement. It also provides a link to the list.
Additional information is available on the IRS website for exempt organizations. Do you know the current status of the organizations you are involved with as a staff or board member, volunteer, or donor?
Summer is around the corner and teens and college students, or recent graduates, are seeking summer internships to gain knowledge and job experience in an area of interest or study.
At the same time, many nonprofits are hoping to engage interns to accomplish projects, often in areas staff don't have skills in, while offering the intern a chance to experience the nonprofit's day-to-day operations and mission-driven activities.
So, it's a win-win, right? It certainly can be as long as employment laws are followed. When deciding the scope of intern engagement, whether and/or how to pay them, and whether or not they are added to your employee ranks, consider the Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines for interns, or as they call them, 'trainees.'
The intern or 'trainee' must meet these six criteria (all of them) to be an intern and not an employee:
All criteria are important, but number 4 is a key area the DOL looks at in determining if the 'intern' is, indeed, an employee. Employees must be paid at least minimum wage, on the regular payroll schedule, with all required employee taxes withheld and deposited.
To qualify as interns, their engagement needs to: be primarily related to their own benefit through mentoring and/or training; include credit for a course or major with required reports to the sponsoring educational institution; not include work done by regular employees; not guarantee future employment.
To learn more about this important topic, read the entire article from which this information was taken. Classifying interns mistakenly can lead to penalties as well as having to pay back wages and employment taxes. Classifying them correctly benefits everyone.
The Nonprofit Risk Management Center offers a range of resources for nonprofits, including webinars on general risks and human resources risks. ONEplace offers them regularly throughout the year. Check our calendar for upcoming topics and dates. Image: Cafe Press
Gail Perry 'wrote the book' about transforming your nonprofit board members into a 'fired-up' fundraisers by putting their passions into actions. She will be in Kalamazoo on April 28 to share her wisdom and 7-step process for creating excitement about your organization's potential and enthusiasm to generate the resources to make it happen. She'll explore ways to change board members' perception of fundraising from "asking for money" to "changing the world."
Her presentation will be held at the Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, from 8:30 to noon, followed by a networking luncheon (optional), and is co-sponsored by ONEplace@kpl and the Association of Fundraising Professional's West Michigan Chapter. Registration information is available at ONEplace or AFPWM. Put it on your calendar, invite board members and fundraising staff, and register today!
If you aren't yet familiar with Gail, she is always on the lookout for stimulating and, often, counter-intuitive fundraising ideas. Following is a summary of 'pearls' she gathered at the Association of Fundraising Professionals' International Conference in mid-March—and a taste of what you can expect at her April 28 presentation. For the complete idea, follow the link to the originator.
Monthly donors are worth gold to you. On average, they will stay for 10 YEARS. Put the ask right on your home page. The ideal monthly appeal ties a monthly ask to something specific. "$31 a month will do xxxx." (Harvey McKinnon)
You don't make more money by having more donors. The more donors you accumulate – the less profitable your fundraising program. (Penelope Burk)
Restricted asks raise more money. Period. We are holding our philanthropy back, because we are asking for unrestricted rather than restricted. (Penelope Burk)
Put your whole message in the first 150 words. The rest of your copy just backs it up. (Tom Ahern)
Write like you are an outsider to your organization. Get rid of the boring, obtuse jargon. Jargon is a flame retardant! (Tom Ahern)
Add photos while you get rid of words. Create your case or your fundraising materials with the fewest words and the best photos. (Tom Ahern)
Saying, "We can't hire any more staff" is stupid. Each additional fundraising staffer upticks gross fundraising revenue. Period. (Penelope Burk)
Money is the #1 reason fundraising staff leaves. Investing in retention of staff will make you money. Retention boosts profit. Extend young staff from 18 months to 30 months saves you money. (Burk)
31% of fundraisers who are planning to leave their jobs will leave because of an unrealistic "old school" culture of fundraising: ie, "you HAVE to bring in the $ NOW." How much more money could you raise if you took a long term, strategic approach? (Burk)
Success in business is 95% in the management of other people. But we cut staff training first whenever there is a shortfall. Training is essential. There's not enough management training in nonprofits.(Burk)
Allowing a lousy, nonperforming board member to serve out their term is, two words: "Chicken S***" (Simone Joyaux)
Try this: "With your help, all these amazing things happened. And without your help, they won't." You're selling the impact of the donor's gift. (Tom Ahern)
You choose: A case is about the opportunity you're putting in front of the donor. OR A case is about your organization's need for cash. (Ahern)
When dealing with volunteers, you are a psychologist not a fundraiser! (Laura Fredricks)
If he says, "I'm just a plain ole country boy," it really means he is a wealthy prospect! (Eli Jordfald)
Leaders will close or giveaway a program or activity that is no longer profitable and has little impact.
So were these ideas provocative? Would they challenge your status quo? Remember fundraising is changing. Donors are changing. Doing what you've always done the same old way will get you yesterday's results. Go for it! Change is good. Use this article to rattle some cages! –Gail Perry
ONEplace is excited to announce our Nonprofit Employment Opportunities webpage. The webpage posts position openings at nonprofit organizations in Kalamazoo County, assisting both job seekers and employers make easy, timely connections. Postings are restricted to 501c3 tax-exempt organizations located in Kalamazoo County.
We receive a wide range of nonprofit job opportunities ranging from executive to staff to seasonal internships, across a wide range of sub-sectors. Since its recent launch, the webpage continues to gain both posts and views. Positions are posted on the bulletin board in ONEplace as well as on the web and in our bi-weekly eNews.
The nonprofit sector is a powerful economic development force that continues to add jobs – up 2.8% during the recession while the for-profit sector has reduced employment over 12.8%. The sector employs over 10% of all workers in the state and is a continuing to grow to meet increasing demands for services. We know of several people who found their position through ONEplace postings.
We invited you—job seekers and nonprofit employers--to take advantage of this new community resource. If you have a job search success story related to our webpage, please share it with us.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy sponsor the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), which provides nonprofits with tools for tracking and evaluating their annual growth or decline in giving. The FEP focuses on "effectiveness" (maximizing growth in giving) rather than "efficiency" (minimizing costs). It conducts an annual survey and publishes gain (loss) statistics in a yearly report.
The 2010 Report (pdf) is enlightening. The Project looks at "donor lifetime value: the total net contribution that a donor generates during his/her lifetime on a [nonprofit's]." It also looks at donor defection rates, or the rate of declining donations following a first gift. For cash gifts, it's 50% in the first year and 30% each year after that! In addition, 30% of 'regular or sustainer givers' are lost from year to year.
With these ongoing trends, and the time and money needed to attract new donors--over and over again--learning how to attract and keep donors with the greatest potential lifetime value is critical for nonprofit sustainability.
During a recent AFP webinar, several 'drivers of lifetime value' were discussed, starting with reasons donors defect. Simply: lack of customer satisfaction with their donating experience, led by the lack of responsiveness by the nonprofit staff. Donors who were surveyed said they were ignored, lied to, meetings were delayed, staff were 'uncivil,' and the nonprofit/staff 'failed to deliver on promises.'
On the other hand, a high level of donor satisfaction with the customer service they receive from a charity's staff drives donation levels and repeat gifts. The higher the satisfaction, the more likely the donor is to give again and again.
Regular, sustained giving is based on trust, commitment, satisfaction, and identification. Basing your donor-relations activities on excellent customer service, getting to know what is important to your donors, and learning how they want to engage with your organization will reduce defections and build greater lifetime value for your organization.
A win-win for all!!
WealthEngine, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and APRA (a fundraising research organization) presented a webinar recently called 'Fundraising Intelligence.' They discussed the legal and ethical practices we, as nonprofits, must comply with and honor as we work with donors' personal information. Each organization has privacy standards, ethical standards, and a Donor Bill of Rights.
With all of the public information about donors and potential donors, what makes their profile at your organization confidential is that it IS a 'profile'...a custom, formatted profile IS highly confidential.
The rise of the internet has made it more important than ever to verify information and have policies and procedures covering who, why, when, and what is shared internally (staff and board) and with volunteer fundraisers. Here are 'best practices' cited in the webinar:
It's all about relationships with our donors and prospects. "Respect the privacy of prospects/donors: use information gathered through cultivation in a way that only enhances the relationship with the prospect/donor and your organization."
In this day of open access to all types of information on the Internet, wikileaks, etc, the subject of copyright protection is often misunderstood, ignored, or forgotten. However, copyright laws are 'alive and well' and actively protecting published and unpublished original works of many kinds.
This issue came to the forefront recently when we learned that ONEplace workshop participants re-created a copyright protected document received as an educational handout. Even though not required, the document was clearly marked with © notations which were overlooked when it was re-designed to improve its appearance. They were asked to immediately destroy the illegal documents.
There are legal, 'fair use' provisions in the law that allow certain specific, non-commercial uses of copyrighted materials: "the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright."
In seeking the best, most current, resources for ONEplace workshops, copyright-protected materials are often used as part of the curriculum for "teaching, scholarship, or research" purposes. We are now reminding participants when materials are © protected and how they may legally be used, along with advising appropriate use of all copyright-protected materials.
Read the Complete version of the U.S. Copyright Law(copyright.gov)
Download the Copyright Basics guidePDF
In an interesting article in the MNA Links entitled, "Pitch Your Story by Phone," the writers, Community Media Workshop, suggests nonprofits "pitch" or verbally tell the stories they want to see published by phoning reporters and editors. Thus, bypassing the old system of submitting a press release and crossing your fingers that it will catch someone's attention.
The article points out that with all the media noise, "phone calls humanize and personalize your stories." The article lists some helpful tips to make the process easier:
To read the complete article, click on the link above or drop by ONEplace and pick up a copy of MNA Links at no charge. If you are already an MNA member, you can read the latest issue along with archived issues at the MNA Links webpage.
In addition, the Community Media Works website has an informative video on, "People to Pitch."
People To Pitch: Burt Constable, Daily Herald from Community Media Workshop on Vimeo.
Has this tactic worked for you? If you've had success with phone "pitches," how does it compare with more traditional electronic submission by website or email? If you have another method of getting your stories heard, please share your success with others and leave a comment.
Have you created a communication plan for the coming year? If not, now is a good time. According to a report done by the Nonprofit Marketing Guide on 2011 Nonprofit Communication Trends, only 34% of nonprofits have a written and board approved 2011 communication plan in place. Creating a communication plan opens up opportunities and creates synergies between your organizational marketing, fundraising, and promotional efforts. Creating a clear purpose and direction for communicating with stakeholders will allow your organization to speak with one voice and strengthen your image to the public and to your constituents.
Tackling a communication plan is a process similar to strategic planning, it is done in phases. Here are four online resources specifically designed to walk nonprofits through the communication planning process.
Books written about communication plans are rich resources offering more details and breadth on the subject. Recommended books include:
If your nonprofit doesn't have internal skill to write a plan, hiring a consultant is an option. The ONEplace Consultant & Trainer Directory includes consultants who specialize in communication, marketing, and branding.
If you have experience writing your own communication plan, or working with a consultant, please share your experience along with any helpful tips and/or advice.
Michigan's Charitable Solicitations Act (COSA) was substantially amended in December, 2010. The amendments take effect on March 31, 2011.
The changes effect nonprofits of all sizes. Please learn integrate them into your operation by the effective date. Penalties for violations are steep.
Some of the significant changes made by the amendments are:
1. A charitable organization will be exempt from registering under the Act if all of its fundraising will be conducted by volunteers and it expects to receive less than $25,000 per year in contributions through their efforts. This is an increase from the current level of $8,000 per year. An organization will still have to register if it will use paid staff or a professional fundraiser to raise any amount of donations.
2. Nonprofits will now "register" with the Michigan Attorney General to solicit donations, instead of being licensed by the Attorney General to solicit donations. The registration will be good for a period of 19 months, instead of the current 12 months.
3. The law lists a number of activities that are prohibited. Many of these are targeted against misrepresentations. However, one prohibits a person from soliciting a contribution on behalf of a charitable organization that is not registered. A violation of any of these prohibitions could result in a civil fine of up to $10,000 for each violation.
4. The amendments also list certain actions that are punishable as crimes as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Misdemeanors are subject to up to 6 months in prison or a fine of up to $5,000, while felonies are punishable by imprisonment of up to 5 years and a fine of not more than $20,000. It is a misdemeanor if a person knowingly solicits or operates as a charitable organization in Michigan and the charitable organization is not registered with the Attorney General.
5. The amendments allow local County prosecutors to prosecute persons who have committed acts that are misdemeanors or felonies. This takes the burden off the Attorney General to prosecute these cases. This might result in greater enforcement of the Act and criminal prosecution of smaller infractions.
A few sections of the Act were not amended and these do not appear in the bill that was passed in December. To understand the entire Act, you will need to look at both the current law(pdf) and the amendments and insert the amendments into the current law, where applicable.
Our thanks to Leo Goddeyne, attorney with Miller Canfield, for this summary of important changes effecting nonprofit fundraising in Michigan.
December 15 was a special day for the nonprofit sector in Kalamazoo County! Over 100 nonprofit executives, foundation representatives, board members, and community leaders gathered to honor and celebrate accomplishments of 2010 before a New Year starts in a couple weeks.
The first-ever celebration was sponsored and hosted by ONEplace at the Kalamazoo Public Library. Consultants & Trainers Network (also sponsored by ONEplace) members helped host the fun and engaging event. The room sustained a gentle roar of excitement for over two hours as people re-connected with colleagues from across the community and met new ones. People commented on the diversity of nonprofits and supporters in the room.
A video looped throughout the morning, showing the depth and breadth of the nonprofit sector through photos and statistics from a wide array of local organizations: health & human services agencies; educational institutions; governmental units; arts, culture, & humanities organizations; environmental organizations; youth development organizations; faith-based organizations; business associations; nonprofit-support organizations; foundations; and, more.
As director of ONEplace, I commented briefly on the level of services provided despite the current economy which are enormous and ever-generous. Basic needs providers are challenged to meet demands while often reducing their own budgets. Educators at all levels continue supporting new, innovative ways to improve student outcomes and employee performance while 'tightening their belts.' Arts, cultural, humanitarian, and civic organizations continue supporting Kalamazoo County's quality of life with fewer dollars. Working together with our business and governmental sectors, the nonprofit sector assures the very fabric of our community continues to thrive.
It's important to step back, pause, and reflect on how special Kalamazoo County is and "celebrate what we want to see more of." The Nonprofit Sector Celebration did just that.


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How big was Dylan Talley's Saturday matinee shot that enabled Nebraska to erase a 16-point halftime deficit, complete a 19-point comeback and throw a wrench into rival Iowa's plans to spend March Madness inside everyone's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket
Big enough to convince a Nebraska football season ticket holder that it was time to become a Husker basketball season ticket holder. The second Talley made his dramatic shot in the second-to-last game ever played inside the Devaney Center, this devout Husker fan knew exactly what he needed to do – buy a boarding pass on the Tim Miles Energy Bus.
I knew where this new season ticket holder was coming from because we were communicating in real time on Saturday afternoon. Within seconds of Talley's bulls-eye, Steve Sinclair said: "That's it. I'm done thinking about buying season tickets. I'm buying them!"
And sure enough, on Monday morning, Sinclair, retired after serving most of his adult life at the Omaha World-Herald, including his last 14 years as sports editor, went straight to this important link on Huskers.com to begin the process. "We're excited to get on the ground floor," Sinclair said, referring to him and wife Kathy climbing aboard Nebraska basketball's greatest adventure in what will be one of America's finest arenas.
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Second, my appreciation for Tim Miles and what he's done since the first day he arrived. He changed the mindset for all of us who have always wondered why we've never won an NCAA Tournament game," Sinclair said.
"Third, just the anticipation of moving into a new arena downtown and having the chance to be a part of something that will never happen again in our lifetime," Sinclair said. "Talley's winning shot was awesome. It was unbelievable, and I think Coach Miles and his staff will recruit the kind of players who are going to make more shots just like that one."
Let the record show that Sinclair, who has attended several Nebraska home games this season, watched Saturday's theatrics in Omaha, connecting to a live video stream to his cell phone. He appreciated the experience, even enjoyed it, but it wasn't anything close to being there. "That new arena will change downtown Lincoln," he said, "and as much as we enjoy TV, we'd much rather be there to watch it live."
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Otoro Sushi
- Address:
205 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102Neighborhood:
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Cuisine:
JapanesePrice: $30 and under
Otoro Sushi
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.otorosushi.com/
- Phone: 4155533986
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Friday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Beer, Counter Seating, Wheelchair Access, Wine
A word from Otoro Sushi
Otoro Sushi is a hidden gem in the Hayes Valley. Our sushi experts will go to great lengths to bring you the freshest ingredients to offer San Francisco Bay Area patrons Japan"s best traditional sushi and tapas. Otoro Sushi is perfect for small groups and also has a wonderful sake and wine selection.Continued
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Otoro Sushi reviews from OpenTable diners
61 reviews since July 3, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.2
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (34)fit for foodies (29)special occasion (10)romantic (5)hot spot (4)scenic view (1)kid-friendly (1)great for lunch (1)late-night find (1)good for groups (1)Show More
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 10/23/2014Excellent food, beautifully presented. Well balanced flavours. Helpful descriptions and recommendations from the waitress. Can get a little noisy when full, but noise levels ok for a 1 to 1 conversation across the table.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Favorite sushi place in the cityCherryDined on 10/20/2014Absolutely love this place, however for the first time, one of our favorite dishes was not at its typical level of awesomeness. Regardless, still a favorite.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Must Go in Hayes ValleyOT123VIPDined on 10/18/2014Good fine, nice room, excellent service, very friendly people. It's all good here. I'm a bit of a regular and must say that I look forward to every visit. Sushi is always excellent and the Japanese prepared food is also great. This is a place where you can go for quick bite or a business gathering. It all works. Outstanding!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- very small quantityalexandreDined on 10/4/2014It was ok but very disappointed with quantity. We ordered Omakase and got 10 pieces each.... Also very very loud. Overall not a good experience - perhaps because I had high expectations.
- Great for pre concert or operaTime2EatVIPDined on 10/4/2014Excellent sushi and a wide variety of small plate specials. Small list of well chosen wines.Special Features:
- Outstanding Japanese foodeat2jightVIPDined on 9/30/2014The entire experience at Otoro was first rate. The food was delicious, creative and beautifully presented. Our waitperson helped us choose a wonderful sake. Can't wait to return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Jose del CorralJoseDined on 9/30/2014I'm only going to say two things: OTORO NIGIRI + OTORO SASHIMI Just amazing, best sushi in SF!Special Features:
- Great sushi, great serviceDiningMattersVIPDined on 9/25/2014Overall, very fresh fish and attentive service. The saki flight is a nice touch. Crispy tempura, excellent spider and rainbow rolls. Cucumber salad was good although a small portion. Excellent miso soup. The only disappointment was the grilled octopus. Needed something -- a tad bland. We are members of the SF Jazz Center and will definitely be back.Special Features:
- great service - delicious foodKSK13Dined on 9/16/2014wonderful fish, excellent vegetable dishes - spinach with sesame, mushrooms. very friendly and helpful service.Special Features:
- San Francisco SushiFoodHunterVIPDined on 9/9/2014I'm often underwhelmed by the sushi restaurants in SF. This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend. I was pleasantly surprised how fresh and tasty the sushi and sashimi were. Almost everything we had tasted fresh. Look forward to returning to this restaurant in the near future.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome sushi in Hayes ValleyOT123VIPDined on 9/6/2014I'm a regular at this spot...the food is always great and the sushi is fresh and wonderful. Keep up the wonderful restaurant!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fresh fishSsssDined on 8/30/2014This place was great. The fish was super fresh and very tasty. We made a reservation, which I would recommend. The place is very quaint but that adds to the ambience. The server was very nice and the host/maybe owner? Served us as well. I was impressed by the quality of fish, the salmon melted in my mouth practically! Overall great experience, would definitely go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- quaintOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/25/2014Otoro had a very small restaurant but it was quaint and cozy. Good selection.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Otoro-not just for the neighborhoodVicinSFDined on 8/16/2014They have great sushi - some fish imported from Japan. Interesting combinations, unusual choices, all immaculately prepared. And my companion goes for the soba in broth, which he swears is top-notch. Service is fast, pleasant, not officious - informal like the rest of the restaurant. The owner is on hand to make sure that all goes smoothly and is up to snuff. It's loud, but better at lunch on on weekdays than weekends. Small, so reserve on Opentable!Special Features:
- Well-kept secretSFFoodie550Dined on 8/16/2014Excellent place to go before or after performance at SF Jazz Center or other venues in the area.Special Features:
- Fine SushiErinDined on 8/13/2014The sushi is fine, but overpriced for what it is. They did have a nice selection of fresh fish of the day though.
- food4thoughtDined on 7/31/2014Amazing sushi, fresh creative delicious rolls. A small neighborhood restaurant, specializing in perfection.Special Features:
- Great sushi - close to the symphonyTeedupDined on 7/30/2014My wife and I went here for dinner before attending a concert at the SF Symphony. Otoro was quick, great sushi, a large Specials Menu. The place is small so reservations are recommended.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good depending on your orderOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 7/24/2014I have been here 3 times and it can be good depending on what you order. The dishes we found we like is the hawaiian poke with octopus, agedashi tofu, their sashimi dish with truffle oil and their rolls. We also always enjoy the otoro. We mainly don't really like their regular dishes, but anything sushi or fresh fish related have been very good. Service has always been good and friendly.
- One of SF"s Best Sushi RestaurantsSFNativeVIPDined on 7/17/2014I've eaten at Otoro Sushi at least eight times over the past year. The food they serve is delicious! I've taken friends and family members there too and everyone has liked it. If you're looking for great sushi around Hayes Valley, Otoro Sushi is a must!Special Features:
- Otoro AuthenticBudulDined on 7/17/2014The cuisine is authentic Japanese. Many daily specials. Great service. Get there early if you're going to the theater.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good pre opera/symphony choiceTime2EatVIPDined on 7/8/2014Very fresh fish elegantly prepared. Large menu of sushi and tapas.
- The following 202 reviews are from the Otoro Sushi reviews archive.
- Sweet Spot!MartinigirlVIPDined on 6/25/2014Great neighborhood spot! They get fish from Japan and Baby Snapper is a standout! The tongue with ume is fun, so was the shisito stuffed with spicy tuna. Buy the chefs a beer and enjoy their recommendations!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fresh fish and great servicekosinskiDined on 6/20/2014The fish here is fresh and of excellent quality. Preparations are creative yet authentic. Service was wonderful -- our server informed us about the specials and helped us choose our dishes without being pushy, and she seemed genuinely interested in our enjoyment of them. Pacing was perfect.Special Features:
- It was mediocreOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 6/6/2014It was slow service, and medium quality food. We would not go there again
- Aprés Symphony SpotSonicEmEatsDined on 5/19/2014Great for noshing before a show. Not the best sushi but good. Very nice service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- O toroOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 5/17/2014Great sashimi, tasty small plates. Michelin guide recommended restaurant ...but pretty pricey for what you get. Some dishes I have had better elsewhere for much cheaper. Garlic albacore and kakuni were delicious. Salmon belly was easily forgettable and slightly fishy in taste. The fly crawling on the table really killed it for me in ambience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Absolutely Delicious!SFNativeVIPDined on 5/16/2014Otoro Sushi is one of the best Japanese restaurants in SF. The sushi is divine. I took a friend who was visiting from out of state and she was amazed by how delicious our meal was! Such a great restaurant!Special Features:
- Great for Pre-ShowModernistVIPDined on 5/9/2014Awesome sushi, they were very kind to hold our table as we hit bridge traffic. Polite efficient service to get us to our show on time, thank you!Special Features:
- Very fresh sushi!HannaVIPDined on 5/2/2014Great place for sushi in the Hayes Valley neighborhood; especially nice before Ballet or Symphony, great fresh daily selections of fish, good rolls, and sashimi was wonderful. Love the sushi bar and chefs.Special Features:
- Fresh fish, innovative menuRichDined on 4/29/2014Service is always friendly and excellent. Cozy spot in a great neighborhood. Lunch or dinner, doesn't matter, always good.Special Features:
- A real gemjimkVIPDined on 4/28/2014Otoro is a real gem. Very low-key but with excellent genuine food. We have been here 4 times and everytime food has been first-rate.
- Solid SushimawdawDined on 4/22/2014Good food; the specials were interesting, especially one roll that included pumpkin. Wish they had a sashimi menu, or an omakase offering.Special Features:
- terribleHaroldVIPDined on 4/18/2014cutting corners...the vegetable tempura roll seems to be 2 pieces of carrot fried to a crisp, and the shrimp tempura also suffers from the bad fry...the service takes forever even if you beg for a check so not a good idea to plan a concert after this meal.The sushi is not delicate its very salty as if preserved for a long sea voyage. The waiters are unfriendly and try not to look at the waving customers. The beer is warm.... NOt sure what the draw is here?...... but the best thing here is the colored glass lights.
- Waitress was quite unfriendlyRezziechickVIPDined on 4/12/2014Food was good but the waitress was very unfriendly and looked like working there was a painful experience.
- Could not be more perfect!OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 4/3/2014We came to Otoro for our wedding dinner, just four of us after a City Hall wedding followed by a ferry ride to Sausalito. What a perfect day, and Jimmy ended it superbly (as usual). Special, special sushi superbly prepared. I have known Otoro since before it was opened, and know the care and quality that goes into serving every customer. A neighborhood gem indeed!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ok Sushi, Manager with attitudeDeclanVIPDined on 4/2/2014First time dining in Otoro Sushi. I arrived on time for our reservation. The maître d' / manager was stacking glasses when I entered and said "I'll be right with you". A minute later, he came over and asked if I had a reservation. I said that I did and gave him my name. He said he would seat me when the entire party (2) was there. I explained that my friend was parking the car. Despite the fact that there were 5 open tables, he insisted that I remain standing in the tiny entrance way until my friend arrived. We asked for an ice bucket to keep the white wine chilled but they said they only had one ice bucket and it was already in use. Despite the nice service from the table-side server and the OK sushi I will not be returning here.
- Outstanding foodBayAreaNativeDined on 3/31/2014I took two friends out for a pre-concert meal on a week night, our first time here. We sampled about ten different dishes --hot and cold appetizers, including veggie caterpillar roll, dragon roll, sea bream, the astonishing asparagus and kobe beef special, melt in your mouth tofu agadashi, a special of green lipped mussels with a spicy sauce, the seaweed salad, and more. Everything was exquisite, delicious, beautifully to look at, and presented by an attentive and welcoming server. The two specials were so good that we ordered repeats. I cannot recommend this place enough! Prices commensurate with the area, and very good value for this level of quality. Be sure to make reservations; many people waiting around 7PM.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fresh Sushi but no so Fresh ManagerOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 3/21/2014The sushi is tasty and fresh here but the manager is absolutely rude. He doesn't know how to treat customers from the way he talks. We felt like he was barking at us the moment we walked in the door and when we paid our bill. I have never had a manager point his finger at my face when being spoken to. Just rude. The waitresses who serve the tables are great though.
- Their Otoro on the specialsRhejinaldVIPDined on 3/19/2014Their Otoro on the specials board is the best sashimi I've had in SF.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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When going back into time, the concept of childhood was not particularly used until about the seventeenth century. Back then, children were considered smaller versions of adults. Zohar Shavit, a Professor at the Unit for Culture Research at Tel Aviv University, discovered this in her research as well. Read more
"I'm always fascinated to see whether, given the kind of fairly known and established form called popular music, whether there is some magic combination that nobody has hit upon before."
-Brian Eno
I hear America singing songs of every group of people, people from every race and religion and income level. Every group of people has their own form of music, and with it, their own voice. The music blends cultures together as each style borrows from each other. Endless variations of genres continue to arise and please the ears of America. American music is different from anywhere else in the world because of the enormous mix of cultures that have assembled here.
We are a nation of immigrants, from former slaves turned Blues musicians to the original country western singers. America has an enormous variety of talent. There is a mixture of people unlike anywhere else in the world, and we are always searching for something new. We are constantly looking for the next big thing in music. We are not content to recycle the same melodies and tunes year after year. The music is constantly being changed and innovated upon to satisfy the listeners. Read more
The infamous female Mexican painter of the twentieth century, Frida Kahlo, once said in an interview for Time Magazine, "They thought I was a Surrealist, but I wasn't. I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality."[1]
The reality of Frida Kahlo has been extensively studied, for she is an iconic painter and revolutionary artist that not only shocked Mexico with her rawness and honesty, but the entire world. It is implicit in the study of Kahlo that she is not an exception to the notion that artists must suffer to experience the deep emotion that infuses their art. "The story of great artists is that they suffer during their lives and then their art is recognized as great after their death," says Margaret Lindauer, professor at Arizona State University and author of Devouring Frida: The Art History and Popular Celebrity of Frida Kahlo.[2]
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According to the Merriam Webster online dictionary, interrogation means to question formally and systematically.
In other words, interrogation is using almost any means to acquire information from a person that does not want to give it up freely. Whether a murder suspect or a prisoner of war, there is a wide range of techniques may be used to gather the information. What can and cannot be used on America's civilian population is debatable; however, national security and the war on terror have given interrogators of military origin the ability to do anything short of organ damage. Such techniques have pressed the boundaries of legality, and even warranted considerable backlash from both the American public as well as those of rank within the military and police.
Police interrogation is, in many ways, different from military interrogation. Before formal questioning is conducted a civilian must be read his or her Miranda rights. These rights inform the civilian of his or her right to remain silent and not give information to the police. They also inform the civilian that anything he or she says or does will be recorded and used in court. If a civilian wishes for the interrogation to end he or she need only ask for a lawyer.
Television shows such as The First 48, display live recordings of murder suspect interrogations. Among the many techniques used by both the police and military is a technique called cornering. Cornering is using the environment to your advantage. The suspect may be seated in the corner of a small windowless room. When the officer(s) enter, they sit directly in front of the suspect with their backs to the only available door. This technique serves to help break down the suspect and remove him or her from their comfort zone. As in interviewing, the officer may use direct eye contact and prolonged periods of awkward silence during the questioning in order to achieve the same result as cornering. The officer may use cross interrogation where he or she uses the testimony of another suspect to get answers out of the current suspect. Read more
The Rojek article explains that for force to have been used correctly by police, all attempts to negotiate a non-physical outcome to the situation must have been used unsuccessfully (Rojek, 2010, p. 302). In other words, there must be no other options besides force.
This is affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Graham v. Conner (1989). In this case Graham, a diabetic and owner of Southcoast Xterminating, was pulled over and cuffed after suspiciously leaving a convenient store in a hasty manner. He had entered the store in search of orange juice because he was having an insulin reaction, and after noticing the lines were too long, he quickly left. The police used force to apprehend Graham and left him with multiple injuries. The court ruled that the use of force must be reasonable.
Whether the use of force was reasonable or excessive depends on the need for the officer to use force in order to control the citizen resisting and regain control of the situation. In situations involving force, police officers expect citizens to accept the officer's legitimacy. Officer legitimacy is the righteousness of the officer to rule, in other words having command authority over the situation at hand. Officers are supposed to enforce laws and reinforce public standards of conduct. If the officer's legitimacy is not recognized by the civilian and resistance of any kind is presented, officers will attempt to reestablish control over the situation (Rojek, 2010, p. 302). Read more
I peered out the window of my school bus, the chattering of students now just white noise in the background, seeing only a tumble weed making its way across the desert.
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Rep. Richard Pombo, R-Tracy, is returning to Washington for the opening of the 108th Congress. He has been named chairman of the powerful House Resources Committee.
Jack Sieglock, county supervisor from Lodi, is the new chairman of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.
Matt Winningham scored 14 points to lead the Tracy High Bulldogs to a 49-47 basketball victory over Liberty of Brentwood.
Blanche McCarthy, 90, a former longtime Tracy resident, has died in Oakland.
Tracy resident Debbie Vertar has been promoted from lieutenant to captain and assigned to command the Hayward unit of the California Highway Patrol.
Bill Hopman, a Tracy teacher for the past 26 years, is retiring from teaching. He taught at Central and Poet Christian elementary schools.
Veteran Tracy dairyman Lino Bacchetti, 76, has been named Tracy's "Agriculturist of the Year."
Services have been held for Dwight Thiel Jr., 70, a Tracy teacher and assistant principal of the Tracy Adult School.
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Two Deuel Vocational Institution inmates were captured in Manteca after escaping from the medium-security prison east of Tracy. A third escapee is still at large.
Joe Wilson, retiring director of recreation, was honored at a dinner held at the Elks Lodge. Former Assembly Speaker Bob Monagan was master of ceremonies.
Susanne Parker of Tracy is a junior starting forward on the University of the Pacific's women's basketball team.
Sisters Mary Ann and Debra Rios are opening a beauty and nail shop at 1023 A St.
Copies of the 1987 edition of El Portal, the Tracy High yearbook, are finally being distributed after being shipped from a printer in Logan, Utah.
Rainfall in the Tracy area has reached 5.71 inches, which is 1.36 inches more than a year earlier and 2.83 inches above normal.
50 years ago — 1962
Harry Hamilton, the city's director of public works, has resigned to take a new job at Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
An armed bandit got away with an estimated $200 from the Grant Line Market and Liquors at Grant Line Road and Bessie Avenue.
Services have been held for Meta Messer, 94, a native of Bremen, Germany, who had lived in San Joaquin County for 75 years.
Tracy High's basketball Bulldogs thumped Lincoln of Stockton, 64-52. Paul Fiack and Chuck Coffman both had 14 points for the Bulldogs.
Tracy volunteers have met their Single Fund goal of $25,125, according to Jerry Lee, campaign chairman.
75 years ago — 1938
Dr. Tully C. Knoles, president of the College of the Pacific, was guest speaker for the Dads' Night meeting of the Tracy High Parent-Teacher Association.
Tyrone Power and Loretta Young are starring in "Second Honeymoon" at the Grand Theatre.
The Tracy High Bulldogs dumped Amador of Pleasanton, 39-16. Toby Grove had 14 points for the winners.
100 years ago — 1913
A pair of bold horse thieves drove off with a horse and buggy that had been tied up on Central Avenue by Henry Linne.
Volunteer firemen have discovered some of their equipment was stolen from the firehouse.
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Authorities charged a Rockwell woman with forging nearly two dozen prescriptions at area pharmacies.
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office charged Lisa Lanette Eimer, 34, of the 200 block of King Road, with 20 counts of felony obtaining a prescription by forgery.
Investigators say Eimer, who is a patient of Dr. Bradley Chotiner of Chotiner Family Healthcare in Rockwell had been calling several pharmacies using an employee's name at the practice. An employee of the practice called investigators Aug. 16 to confirm the forged prescriptions. Eimer had been calling in prescriptions since Nov. 23.
Capt. John Sifford said Eimer had all the identifying information including the practice's Drug Enforcement Agency number, which is required for any health care provider in order to write prescriptions for controlled substances.
The prescriptions were written in either Eimer's name or husband Jeffrey's name, investigators said.
Jeffrey Eimer told investigators he had information that showed several prescriptions were taken out in his name at different pharmacies. Eimer said he knew he had not gotten any of the prescriptions.
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The Rolling Stones are already feeling the heat for their exorbitant ticket prices, with a single top-priced ticket for one of their two Newark, New Jersey shows in December running over $800. Keith Richards talked about the cost for promoters and ultimately fans, explaining to the BBC, "I haven't looked at the figures. Numbers can get greatly exaggerated but ($25.8 million) sounds about right to us. I'm a bit out of the loop with showbiz -- I just want to do some shows and I don't want to charge over the bloody top."
Richards went on to explain that additional Stones shows in 2013 seems like a no-brainier: "Nobody has given us a heads up, but this band isn't going to wind up with four shows. Next year looks like it's on."
He remained non-committal when asked about the Stones headlining England's 2013 Glastonbury festival next June, saying, "On a good day, if the weather's fine, that's an interesting proposition. The band wants to get these four gigs under their belt, then think about next year after that. Anything is possible with this band."
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We asked Keith Richards if he's got any solid advice for new bands who are aiming to one day celebrate decades of great work together: "Yeah, get out of the business and just get into the fun of it. It's a matter of the joy of working with other people and being able to turn yourself into one thing. It's a functioning gang, if y'know what I mean -- with no ill intentions (laughs)." )
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