We figure this by subtracting a charity's annual surplus (excess of revenue over expenses) from public donations, then dividing this figure by the public donations.

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"We offer excess and surplus equipment on an 'as is, where is' basis, with no express or implied warranties for fitness of use, " Chamberlin said.

CNN: DOD resold non-Y2K compliant computers, medical devices

Chamberlin, deputy director of DLA, which oversees the various DRMS facilities throughout DOD, said the IG report "exaggerates" the Year 2000 risks associated with excess and surplus equipment, particularly medical equipment.

CNN: DOD resold non-Y2K compliant computers, medical devices

Among those that did not: Isource Metals, a dot-com-flavored bi-monthly aimed at metalworkers, and Surplus News, which was supposed to bring together buyers and sellers of excess goods.

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