http://desertbus.org DRIVING A DIGITAL DESERT FOR CHARITY Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:55:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Oh yes. That's right. You heard us make reference to "we're recording this" during the run, but you may have heard the ultimate plan. Our tech setup allowed to archive all the best parts of DB09 in full HD, for future generations to realize that it's... actually not as fun to watch unless ... http://desertbus.org/2009/12/21/desert-bus-on-youtube/ Hey everyone, As many of you know, Desert Bus was just a little break from our everyday lives and jobs, which we're all now trying to catch up with, even as Loading Ready Run continues to make multiple videos a week. In the midst of all this, yes, we are working ... http://desertbus.org/2009/12/07/wheres-my-stuff-auction-winners-faq/ Are you Colin Voyles or Geoff Bell? I'm happy to tell you you won a fantastic draw prize during Desert Bus! I'm unhappy to tell you that because we haven't been able to contact you, we might have to re-draw. If you are one of these folks (or you know ... http://desertbus.org/2009/12/04/unclaimed-prizes/ Anyone who was around for last years Desert Bus hopefully saw our weekly LoadingReadyRun update get a bit of a Desert Bus jolt. Also known as "Desert Bus Killed the Internet Star" Well it would appear we are setting our selfs up for a bit of a tradition around these parts, ... http://desertbus.org/2009/12/03/tucson-or-bust/ Even with our event over, and our ChipIn marked as closed, those of you still watching this site will notice that our donation total continues to rise. Is this a mistake? Absolutely not! In fact, these are more amazing Desert Bus donations contributed via e-cheque, that are only now clearing through ... http://desertbus.org/2009/12/01/attack-of-the-spectral-ghost-monies/ Did you donate money during Desert Bus? If you did, you can claim your donation to Child's Play as a donation to a registered US charity -  it is therefore tax deductible. Child's Play's tax ID number is 20-3584556. If you have any questions about donations and tax, or would like ... http://desertbus.org/2009/11/30/important-tax-information/ I've been meaning for a few days now to put up a big thank-you to everyone who covered Desert Bus, and helped us get attention over the course of our run. It's been a few days, and it's taken some time for all of us to recover, so sorry that ... http://desertbus.org/2009/11/29/full-court-press/ With minds completely boggled by your generosity, we have all gone home to sleep and try to recover from the utter awesomeness of the past several days. We're so very grateful to all our sponsors, donators, viewers and everyone who helped out by calling in, bringing food (and caffeine), stopping ... http://desertbus.org/2009/11/26/the-end/ [gallery link="file"] http://desertbus.org/2009/11/25/100000-one-hundred-thousand-dollars-omgwtfbbq11/ We're auctioning off original, signed Star Wars art tonight at 8:00 pm PST - this is a bunch of what's in there, but not EVERYTHING. All of it is signed by artist Ken Steacy. It should also be mentioned that George Lucas liked this one so much, that he bought the ... http://desertbus.org/2009/11/25/i-heard-you-liek-star-wars/