S@H Tax Time Donation Challenge!

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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 880974 - Posted 31 Mar 2009 12:04:08 UTC Last modified: 1 Apr 2009 18:38:15 UTC
	Hello friends... Well it's that time again. For those in the US, Uncle Sam has come a calling but hopefully gave you a bit back this year! Seti@Home needs help. We've all been way too aware of the recent server issues and the need for upgraded hardware and even a new staff person who help keep a foot applied to said servers. If you choose not to participate that is entirely your choice. For our friends not in the US, hopefully your situation will allow you to participate. Any non-challenge posts or flames will be hidden or moved. Please post details (amount) of your donation here for tracking purposes (if you are comfortable with it). This challenge will last from now until April 18th (a few days after Tax Day Deadline for the late filers). At that time we'll look at totals and have a grand announcement! Any questions on donations can usually be answered by checking out the Seti Donation Page So how generous was Uncle Sam to you?? SHOW US!!! GIVE A LITTLE TO SETI! LET'S SHOW ERIC AND THE STAFF A LITTLE TAX-TIME LOVIN!!! $25 from me-are you willing to beat that? (Will unsticky for now but may sticky if response is slow) ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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Bob Mahoney Design Send message Joined: Apr 4 04 Posts: 178 Credit: 9,043,984 RAC: 0	Message 881296 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 15:03:29 UTC Last modified: 1 Apr 2009 15:45:36 UTC
	I pledge $1,000. Come on everybody, let's get this going! The SETI@home Project is more fun when it is working. Let's all chip in and get it working. If you think about it, there are lots of good reasons to give... Have you learned about computers from your experience with S@H? Have you made friends in the forums? Have you ever described your experience here to family or friends? Have you received FREE software upgrades from S@H and BOINC and Lunatics, etc.? Have you received FREE help of an intelligent nature from super-experts here? Have moderators tolerated my (I mean, your) newbie mistakes in the forums? Have you heard SETI@home mentioned in a movie, a lecture, a joke, a magazine, a newspaper, a conversation, or on a screensaver? You are part of this! Now you can say "I do scientific analysis on data from the Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico." Where else do you rub elbows with honest-to-gosh Research Scientist Eggheads who need your help to make the project a success? Have you felt joy when S@H does well, or maybe sadness when S@H breaks? (You are emotionally involved - how nice in this lonely world.) Are you a joiner? No? Neither are most of us here. Somehow, SETI@home has brought us together from all over the freaking world. Well, if you've ever spent money on anything because of your interest in computers (and I know you have), isn't The SETI@home project one of the more interesting aspects of your computer curiosity? Won't you remember this experience 20 years from now? Isn't that worth at least $25?
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ccappel Send message Joined: Jan 27 00 Posts: 210 Credit: 892,299 RAC: 3,408	Message 881309 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 16:02:58 UTC
	So I assume the "tax time" challenge idea is to use your tax refunds (or portion thereof) to donate to SETI? Since I owe over $1500 I think it may be a bit rough for me. :) Plus I gave over $100 a month ago. ____________ "Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think." "I never get into an argument that I cannot win."
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PaulDHarris Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Dec 1 99 Posts: 607 Credit: 2,969,152 RAC: 7,481	Message 881329 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 16:57:50 UTC
	I gave at the office already.
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yank Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Aug 15 99 Posts: 438 Credit: 10,073,989 RAC: 1,207	Message 881334 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 17:08:24 UTC
	Donation on its' way. ____________
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 881374 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 19:16:50 UTC
	Thank you, Bob!! I am in awe of and greatly appreciate your generosity! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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yank Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Aug 15 99 Posts: 438 Credit: 10,073,989 RAC: 1,207	Message 881406 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 20:57:39 UTC - in response to Message 881334.
	Donation on its' way. $50.00 ____________
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Scott Amerland (N5ZOW) Send message Joined: Nov 25 01 Posts: 12 Credit: 1,167,957 RAC: 1,023	Message 881410 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 21:02:53 UTC
	I am very sorry to say I cannot donate at this time as much as I would like to. I am lucky to keep my electricity on at the moment. I wish I could donate programming time to the cause. At least if I run out of units my electric bill will decrease. If situation improves I will send some bucks your way. ____________
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Johnney Guinness Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 11 06 Posts: 1643 Credit: 948,529 RAC: 1,362	Message 881426 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 21:46:06 UTC Last modified: 1 Apr 2009 21:46:20 UTC
	$30 donated. Times are tuff. John. ____________
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rat1963 Send message Joined: Apr 3 99 Posts: 1 Credit: 8,242,958 RAC: 26,428	Message 881455 - Posted 1 Apr 2009 23:11:01 UTC
	Times are Tough Life is Hard Here's your damn Birthday Card. Er, I mean donation. Gave a $100, wish it was more. Love SETI and have been running it since April 3, 1999. Thanks for all your hard work at SETI. ____________
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Rob Send message Joined: Sep 4 07 Posts: 57 Credit: 2,444,526 RAC: 41	Message 881511 - Posted 2 Apr 2009 2:56:20 UTC - in response to Message 881455. Last modified: 2 Apr 2009 3:11:39 UTC
	A small donation from the "great white north". $100.00 USD..eh Cheers
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the silver surfer Send message Joined: Feb 24 01 Posts: 128 Credit: 2,980,010 RAC: 6,378	Message 881775 - Posted 2 Apr 2009 19:57:22 UTC
	30 USD from overseas ( Austria ) And Thanks to all involved for keeping SETI alive ! Kurt ____________
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 881787 - Posted 2 Apr 2009 21:05:11 UTC
	Add $25 in an anonymous donation I was just made aware of... ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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FalconFly Send message Joined: Oct 5 99 Posts: 329 Credit: 10,007,726 RAC: 4,053	Message 882752 - Posted 6 Apr 2009 14:52:48 UTC Last modified: 6 Apr 2009 14:53:24 UTC
	Your confirmation number is: 45461 May I join the Challenge? ____________ Scientific Network : 57700 MHz - 102400 MB - 2650 GB
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 882773 - Posted 6 Apr 2009 16:44:31 UTC - in response to Message 882752.
	Your confirmation number is: 45461 May I join the Challenge? Absolutely Falcon- CLICK HERE for Donation Methods. ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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MarymommyP Send message Joined: Sep 28 07 Posts: 2 Credit: 12,056 RAC: 11	Message 882928 - Posted 6 Apr 2009 23:48:22 UTC Last modified: 6 Apr 2009 23:48:52 UTC
	Hey Blurf: Small donation of $20, hey but every little bit counts right. Go team SETI.USA
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dcappello Send message Joined: Apr 3 99 Posts: 179 Credit: 49,966,262 RAC: 84,445	Message 882995 - Posted 7 Apr 2009 4:53:15 UTC
	I am in! Check is in the mail ____________
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FalconFly Send message Joined: Oct 5 99 Posts: 329 Credit: 10,007,726 RAC: 4,053	Message 883122 - Posted 7 Apr 2009 16:27:37 UTC - in response to Message 882773.
	Your confirmation number is: 45461 May I join the Challenge? Absolutely Falcon- CLICK HERE for Donation Methods. Already did, hence the confirmation number g (odd amount of $472.23 were sent on the way) ____________ Scientific Network : 57700 MHz - 102400 MB - 2650 GB
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 883137 - Posted 7 Apr 2009 21:22:45 UTC
	Thank you very much Falcon and MarymommyP ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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Josef W. Segur Volunteer developer Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Oct 30 99 Posts: 2244 Credit: 405,283 RAC: 493	Message 883894 - Posted 10 Apr 2009 7:34:52 UTC
	The budget for this year was supposed to be $548,200 and there are 52 weeks in a year. That's over $10000 per week. Although those who read and post here are few and cannot be expected to supply the whole amount for the year, I think we ought to be able to at least do a week's worth while a donation drive is active. It is just after midnight the morning of April 10 in Berkeley. I've just put in a $5000.00 donation, can the rest of you match it before the end of April 17? Joe
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Mike Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Feb 17 01 Posts: 8828 Credit: 3,266,764 RAC: 2,533	Message 883905 - Posted 10 Apr 2009 10:18:52 UTC
	Have made my yearly donation already. But we should make a big bang on the 10th anniversary. Will try so too. ____________
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Richard Haselgrove Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Jul 4 99 Posts: 3757 Credit: 10,956,277 RAC: 20,121	Message 883907 - Posted 10 Apr 2009 10:53:15 UTC - in response to Message 883894.
	.... can the rest of you match it before the end of April 17? Joe Put another $100 into the pot, to get the matching started. Your confirmation number is: 45562 Let's hope this gets linked up to my account quicker than the last one (which still hasn't showed).
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 883935 - Posted 10 Apr 2009 13:04:47 UTC - in response to Message 883907.
	.... can the rest of you match it before the end of April 17? Joe Put another $100 into the pot, to get the matching started. Your confirmation number is: 45562 Let's hope this gets linked up to my account quicker than the last one (which still hasn't showed). Thank you Richard! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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Richard Haselgrove Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Jul 4 99 Posts: 3757 Credit: 10,956,277 RAC: 20,121	Message 883947 - Posted 10 Apr 2009 13:33:44 UTC - in response to Message 883935.
	Let's hope this gets linked up to my account quicker than the last one (which still hasn't showed). Thank you Richard! And I'm delighted to confirm that the auto-script is working properly: Last donation received 10 Apr 2009 7:00:00 UTC My green star is safe for another year!
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 883971 - Posted 10 Apr 2009 16:28:04 UTC - in response to Message 883947.
	Let's hope this gets linked up to my account quicker than the last one (which still hasn't showed). Thank you Richard! And I'm delighted to confirm that the auto-script is working properly: Last donation received 10 Apr 2009 7:00:00 UTC My green star is safe for another year! Thank you...I want to ensure that whether the script is working or not, people can send me any Green Star concerns and I will resolve them. ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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RWD Send message Joined: May 8 99 Posts: 1 Credit: 231,998 RAC: 86	Message 884552 - Posted 12 Apr 2009 12:59:57 UTC
	No refunds this year, but I had to respond to Josef's challenge. $100 donated. Your confirmation number is: 45580
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Geek@Play Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Jul 31 01 Posts: 1815 Credit: 25,561,162 RAC: 84,772	Message 884831 - Posted 13 Apr 2009 3:42:52 UTC
	I have tried several times to compose some small posting that would express my personal thanks to Josef for his generous donation. I simply do not have the words. I try again............ Thank you Joe not only for your donation but for your insight and knowledge that is also of great benefit to Seti and the Seti community. Don ____________ Boinc....Boinc....Boinc....Boinc
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 885119 - Posted 13 Apr 2009 22:24:57 UTC - in response to Message 883894.
	The budget for this year was supposed to be $548,200 and there are 52 weeks in a year. That's over $10000 per week. Although those who read and post here are few and cannot be expected to supply the whole amount for the year, I think we ought to be able to at least do a week's worth while a donation drive is active. It is just after midnight the morning of April 10 in Berkeley. I've just put in a $5000.00 donation, can the rest of you match it before the end of April 17? Joe Joe-I missed this before....I'm sorry. Thank you for inspiring other givers!! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 885122 - Posted 13 Apr 2009 22:28:51 UTC
	5 days left...c'mon folks!!!! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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-ShEm- Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Feb 25 00 Posts: 125 Credit: 1,622,392 RAC: 2,936	Message 885279 - Posted 14 Apr 2009 8:31:38 UTC - in response to Message 883894.
	It is just after midnight the morning of April 10 in Berkeley. I've just put in a $5000.00 donation, can the rest of you match it before the end of April 17? Joe Want to match, but budget and 'she' (who must be obeyed!) says not yet and not that amount, but I promise to donate $1000 in July (it's in the budget already;) I have tried several times to compose some small posting that would express my personal thanks to Josef for his generous donation. I simply do not have the words. I try again............ Thank you Joe not only for your donation but for your insight and knowledge that is also of great benefit to Seti and the Seti community. Don I agree completely! Thanks from me too!
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MarkJ Send message Joined: Feb 17 08 Posts: 517 Credit: 8,029,212 RAC: 13,607	Message 885303 - Posted 14 Apr 2009 13:44:30 UTC
	Thank you for your gift of $1000.00 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 45613 Just my little bit. ____________ BOINC blog
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Fred W Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Jun 13 99 Posts: 2175 Credit: 5,929,718 RAC: 18,961	Message 885373 - Posted 14 Apr 2009 22:31:16 UTC
	Josef, You are an inspiration, sir. Your confirmation number is: 45623 F. ____________
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squishymaster Send message Joined: Oct 21 03 Posts: 30 Credit: 346,548 RAC: 630	Message 885565 - Posted 15 Apr 2009 15:15:15 UTC
	I've got no job and haven't worked in like 7 months, but I've got a $100 for this challenge. ____________
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James Sotherden Send message Joined: May 16 99 Posts: 1274 Credit: 1,373,034 RAC: 9,202	Message 885582 - Posted 15 Apr 2009 16:34:40 UTC
	I just e-mailed my $50.00 . I wasnt going to donate, but i read Bob mahoneys post and there were many reason that compelled to donate. The number one being, The next time a babe asks me what id do ill just casually say I do scientific analysis for Arecibo. Im sure that will go over well with the wife though:) All kidding aside though I have learned a lot from the message board side in the last 4 months and hope to keep on learning. ____________
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 885646 - Posted 15 Apr 2009 20:22:40 UTC
	Thank you all! 3 days to go!!! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 886096 - Posted 17 Apr 2009 21:23:51 UTC
	Almost to the end....any last minute donations??? Come on! Show your support for the project you love! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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Gary Charpentier Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Dec 25 00 Posts: 1600 Credit: 1,137,817 RAC: 512	Message 886364 - Posted 18 Apr 2009 20:41:54 UTC - in response to Message 886096.
	Sure $25 Conformation #45767 ____________
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 886446 - Posted 19 Apr 2009 18:27:11 UTC
	Thank you all for the donations! Unfortunately the outage made it impossible for me to do totals Saturday so I am locking this thread now in order to do counts and a grand total. ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 886450 - Posted 19 Apr 2009 18:50:08 UTC
	18 pledges for $8227.63!!! Average-$457.06 We fully recognize that the economy is tough for everyone now. While every gift means a great deal I must recognize our incredibly gracious 3 largest donors this time.. Josef W. Segur- $5000 !!! Bob Mahoney Design-$1000 !!! Mark J- $1000 !!! Due to personal responsibilities, I am taking a summer break on posting major donation drives and doing another in September, so start saving your pennies!!! Thank you VERY much, friends!!!! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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