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November 18, 2014, 6:00 am
Posted by: Jordan

pubnub

PubNub began life in San Francisco, CA in 2009 as an attempt to develop a Data Stream Network for software developers. They succeeded in making real-time message systems that allow for near instant communication for web and mobile apps. Today, PubNub powers thousands of realtime apps around the world, from innovative start-ups to globally recognized brands. They manage 3 million realtime messages per second and 100 million devices per month.

 

They are the reason that we’re able to give you our constantly live donation total. Many thanks to the great people at PubNub.

 

November 18, 2014, 5:19 am
Posted by: Mia

Never say that Daddy Ashton doesn’t allow you to have any sweets! If you donate $6.54 or a multiple thereof in the next 45 minutes (until 6am) you’ll be entered for a chance to win this ABSOLUTELY cool and delicious White Chocolate Millennium Falcon! We’ve also sweetened the pig with two Desert Bus keychains and seven whole packets of silica gel!

November 18, 2014, 4:46 am
Posted by: Mia

Here’s the text of Cameron’s absolutely hysterical MSDS, which he wrote thanks to a challenge from one of our viewers. If you missed seeing it live, read it here!

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Product Name: Desert Bus

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Target Organs: Central Nervous System, Kidneys, Liver, Heart.

Hazard / Precautionary: Acute toxicity, contact.
Contains gas under pressure.
Avoid release to the environment
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Health Effects

Inhalation: Irritant
Skin: Causes severe burns
Eyes: Irritant, lachrymator
Ingestion: Toxic if ingested
FIRST AID MEASURES

General Advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety sheet to the physician. The physician will understand. The physician is just going to give you a little shot now. It’s okay. Shh. Shh. You did a good job. We all love you very much.

If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. Huffing Desert Bus is not recommended. You probably have brain damage now which limits the utility of this printed safety document. See “General Advice”.

In case of skin contact
You have now touched Desert Bus. This is inappropriate. Desert Bus is supposed to have a strict no touching policy. Where’s Ash? ASH? ASH!? HELP

In case of eye contact
This is the optimal mechanism for ingesting Desert Bus. Irritiation is normal. Tears are normal. Why don’t you just sit down and cry? Everyone does it. I’m sure that will help. I’m sure crying will make it better.

If swallowed
OH GOD IT HURTS MY ARM HE BIT MY ARM THERE’S A PIECE MISSING OH GOD OH GOD DID HE SWALLOW IT GET IT BACK I WANT IT BACK I WANT IT BACK MAKE HIM GIVE IT BACK INDUCE VOMITING INDUCE VOMITING MY AAAAAARM :( :(

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Respiratory protection
You can’t smell it anymore. It’s already inside you.

Hand protection
It’s too late. It feels warm. You feel warm.

Eye protection
You can’t look away. The bus is all you see.

Skin and body protection
there is only bus

November 18, 2014, 4:02 am
Posted by: Mia

We are giving away this SO CUTE I CAN’T EVEN piggy bank shaped like an adorable kitty cat from BattleBlock! Donate $9.09 for a chance to win this cutie pie, and save up your donations for next year’s Desert Bus!

Every multiple of $9.09 is a chance to win, but do it before 4:55am!

November 18, 2014, 4:00 am
Posted by: Jordan

Microsoft Studios

Microsoft Studios is the video game production wing of Microsoft. Founded in 2002 as MicrosoftGame Studios with the launch of the original Xbox, they contain such well-known studios as 343 Industries (Halo series), Turn 10 Studios (Forza Motorsport Series) and Launchworks (The Gunstringer, Lococycle, ‘Splosion series).

They have graciously provided us with heaps of download codes for games such as Age of Empires II HD and Rise of Nations Extended for us to pass on to you. We appreciate their continued support of us!

November 18, 2014, 2:18 am
Posted by: Mia

Hear ye! We’re running a truly adorable donation drive until 3:30am. For every donation of $5.50, you’ll be entered for a chance to win this squee-worthy cross stitch of Isabelle, the mayor’s assistant from Animal Crossing! This piece was sewn by hand while watching last year’s Desert Bus, by the very talented Sarah Overall.

So donate away! Every multiple of $5.50 is a chance to win.

November 18, 2014, 2:00 am
Posted by: Heather

cakescove

Cakes Cove was created in 2013 by Samantha Anderson letting her combine her passion for Victorian romance, comics, sci-fi and gaming (both table top and video) with the art of great food. Currently online only they do ship their amazing creations to Canada and the United States.

As anyone knows when preparing for a long road trip, snacks are needed. So throughout the run we will give away some of their delicious treats. Including a white chocolate Millennium Falcon.

Thank you for your supporting Desert Bus, Cakes Cove. It was delicious!

 

November 18, 2014, 12:33 am
Posted by: Mia

We’ve got some great silent auctions running. Some are closing in just an hour and a half, though, so be sure to get in your bids for the following great items:

Eeveelution-palooza!

Be nine steps closer to completing your Pokedex with these crocheted, amigurumi-style Pokedolls of Eevee and all the Eeveelutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Slyveon.

 

Star Trek Voyager Trading Cards/Binders

Indulge your inner Voyager nerd with this amazing set of trading cards! Including Closer to Home, Season Two, The Women of Star Trek Voyager, Profiles, and the Complete Star Trek Voyager, each spectacular card set even comes in its own binder.

 

D&D Signed Books Set

Take home this treasure trove of D&D valuables without ever having to get your sword dirty. The prize pack includes: 1 Player’s Handbook, 1 Monster Manual, 1 Hoard of the Dragon Queen adventure, 1 Rise of Tiamat adventure, and 3 D&D stickers!

 

November 17, 2014, 11:49 pm
Posted by: Mia

All right, bussers! We’re putting up this gorgeous Megaman Energy Tank blanket for a donation drive. Until 12:30am, if you donate $8.87 or a multiple thereof you will be entered for a chance to win this BEAUTIFULLY crocheted (seriously, verified by the crafters in the room, it’s gorgeous) blanket made by Marisha Alexander.

November 17, 2014, 11:20 pm
Posted by: Mia

Ashton has laid down a really luscious challenge and we’ve matched it with a truly delicious prize! For the next eleven hours—until the end of Ashton’s shift at 10am—get to work on your very best fan art inspired by the video game Journey! He’s interested in stuff that not only captures the visuals, but also the spirit of the game. If you win, you will receive a gift certificate for two dozen custom made cookies from Rocky Mountain Cookies! They’ve made our amazing Desert Bus cookies and you know they’ll do a great job on whatever art you send them.

So get to work and email us your most beautiful and evocative Journey fan art!