Re: [OT] Introductions in Team Discovery http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r15220173 en Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:54:30 EDT Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:54:30 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23178059 ronnieg56 : ronnieg56 (BBR) = ronnieg56 (WCG)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23178059 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:01:56 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23001688 gigahurtz : Good afternoon all!

I'm Joey and I'm 26 years old living in Florida. I own my own computer repair company and have been a BBR member for several years. I decided to join simply because too many people suffer from cancer year in and year out. A close friend of mine's father has been diagnosed with liver cancer recently and is not doing too well. :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23001688 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:04:58 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22766163 Gungerdin : Hi all, I have been a supporter for some time though I was slacking and didn't actually join until 07/01/09.
I was thinking of joining several causes but decided that picking one team and gearing up for up for such would be for the best. I have a mom who died from Alzheimer's an uncle who died from cancer and a sister that I live with who has RSD. I am happy to become part of this team and just upgraded my CPU today from a Duo core2 to a Quad. So as of today I am running 24/7:

MB: Asus - P5NE-SLI
CPU: Quad Core - Q9550
Ram: 4G of ram
Os: Vista Ulitimate 64
Video: GForce 8500GT 512MB
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My name's Thou and I'm new to the team.

I decided to join because I lost a really good friend a little over a year ago to cancer. I'd like to help as much as I could because it feels like I'm still helping her even though she is gone. :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22557386 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:08:37 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22349650 technovert : I'm not a new member, but I'm an old member coming back into the grid :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22349650 Wed, 06 May 2009 16:24:42 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22344461 Siggurd : Howdy everyone!

I just joined Team Discovery, and am happy to use my computer to hopefully make a difference.

I'm 22, have been doing freelance (web development / design / graphic design) work for around 8 years now. I play lead guitar/mandolin in a rock/country band, work full time night audit at a hotel, part time web design / marketing at »www.chiselindustries.com/ , and taking full time classes starting the 27th this month.

Overall pretty busy, but I always try to make some time to help out if I can.



Check out some of my music! »www.myspace.com/cowboyelvis]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22344461 Tue, 05 May 2009 20:00:06 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22340845 mike5026 : Hi I am mike5026 and my name is Mike. I am 22 and I currently work at home taking calls for several call centers. I currently live in Rockford, IL about 90 miles from Chicago, IL. I have two wonderful boys and they're age is 3 yrs old and the other one is about 19 months.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22340845 Tue, 05 May 2009 02:52:29 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22294168 Em Pugh : My name in Emlyn Pugh and am a new member to Team Discovery WCG. I have been crunching for a very long time in TSC, UD,and others. I just changed to WCG and got recognized as a new member.

I found out about about Team Discovery as a BBR member. I like to have my computers on all the time so why not put then to good use when I am not using them. I think that this is a worth while project to do.

I have not been very active in contributing to the forms but now that I have retired I will have more time. I used to have a lot of free time at work to browse the forms.

I retired from a community college where I was the media manager for 29 years. I installed high tech classrooms and maintained the equipment as well as taught teachers how to use it. Prior to this I worked for 17 years as a broadcast engineer.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22294168 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:21:54 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21982850 TPS Reporter : Hey everybody. My name is Bill and I'm 39 y/o married and have a little boy who's 3. I'm in Hoosier country (Indiana) but originally from Arizona. I work in technical service (machinery). I just want to do my part and help out. Thanks. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21982850 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:07:31 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21824194 waharper : I am waharper, my name is Wade. I'm 33y/o. I'm a civil engineer. I was born in North Carolina, and is where I work. I'm crunching in memory of my dad.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21824194 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:34:16 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21802751 HFB1217 : I guess you can say I am part of the wood work here at BBR. If you do not know me I had been a Mod here for 2 years and the Host of three forums then as well.

I just go my way and try to continue to be of use and help here when I can.

Lost a Father and Younger Brother to Cancer and felt it was about to to try and help to make a difference.
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I started my career as a geologist, then left in the late 90's to go to IT where I've been ever since. I work for a major telecom doing Microsoft server support on a large server farm.

My wife of 24 years and I have three children - two boys and a girl aged from 21 to 16.

My father died of brain cancer in 1990. My paternal grandmother lost a kidney to cancer. My wife lost her sister to a long battle with Hodgkin's. My mother was just diagnosed with inoperable cervical cancer (she's got Alzheimer's and is too weak for treatment). So, I've got some personal reasons among others to find new techniques or treatments for cancer. I leave my computer on 24x7, so it is chewing up power for nothing other that background processing. Time to use the electricity for some good other than to heat the house. Regards, Malcolm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21229035 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:57:45 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21221073 bsadlerjr : Hi everyone. I'm Bob, 46, from Missouri (Go Tigers).

Well, I guess I should give you some information about me here. Let's see, I'm currently waiting on the Gov., to give me a hearing date for my disability. I suffer with Chronic and excrutiating pain caused by Arnold-Chiari Malformation. The disease is when your Cerebral Tonsils to herniate (go down) into the Forum Magnum, where your brain-stem and spinal cord meet. When I turned 40, I began having issues with Migraines, back pain, etc. I went through the whole gamut of Doctors, none could tell me what was the problem, until I finally went out of Network (always works that way doesn't it?) Anyway, this doctor told me I suffered with this disease, and I should find a doctor that specializes in ACM Patients. So, I did some research and found a Neurosurgeon who did just that, only 2 hours away. It took 6 weeks to see him, all the while my workplace is getting a bit ansy about all my time off. In December of 03 my boss and I decided that I could work from home, until the time I go have surgery, then I would take medical leave. I finally got to see the Doctor, and he said I was a great candidate for surgery, but, he told me that there's no guarantee that my current symptoms would lessen.

So, I finally had surgery on March 15, 2004, one week after finding out my Father was dying from Small Cell Lung Cancer. It was pretty scary having surgery all by myself, but, I went thru with it (If someone hadn't actually driven me there I would have left). So, the staff took me to this room where I was told to undress and put on the surgery stuff. When I was doing this, my anaesthesologists (sp) came in to introduce himself, and I promptly threw-up on him :) Anyway, after getting myself all empty at the toilet, I apologized for the occurence, to which he laughed and said 9 out of 10 people do that, nothing personal. We talked about the drugs I would be given, and I told him morphine doesn't work on me, so we need something else in the pain pump. He was cool with this and we decided Fentanyl would be in the pain pump I got, and I would be given a dose of diladud every 6 hours. Then it was time to get on the table, get my pre-surgical shot and go off to dream land. I woke up in in ICU, searching for my pain button. I hit that little button 187 times in a 24 hour period :) Yes, it hurts when they put a whole in your head, open your Dura, and then poke around in your neck and brain :) Anyway, the pain in my back didn't lessen at all, although I stopped having migraines every other day :)

Anyway, that catches everyone up to this day, where like I said before, am waiting on the govt. I do live with my mother, because I made a promise to my father that I would watch over her until she goes to join him. It's been good and bad, I'm sure everyone understands that.

I did recently change my pain medicine. I was taking 360MG/Oxycodone a day, and it was not helping out as much as we needed, so I started taking Lyrica, and lo and behold, it worked. I had tried Nuerontin before and had no effect. I am pushing the limit on the Lyrica, taking 600MG a day, which they say is the upper-limit, but then again, they've never met me :) I have the same metabolism as my Father, I have a very high threshold for pain, so by the time I actually feel the pain, it's level 8 or higher. Not only that, but then some meds do nothing. Morphine is just like having water, and there have been others like that. So, I am very happy to be on Lyrica, but it does turn me dumb and uncoordinated. I've falled down more times in the last month, then in the past 7 years :)

Well, I hope that's enough from me, would love to hear from others in the group!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21221073 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:51:08 EDT Re: [Team Discovery New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21024890 Nanoprobe : Hi all,

My name is David. I currently live in Orlando,Fl. Relocated here 3 years ago after 23 years in the keys. I currently work for Orange County Public Schools. Been at BBR since '03 and should have done this a long time ago. Lost my mom to cancer in 1986 and have had numerous skin cancers of my own surgically removed because of my prior line of work. This puter runs 24/7/365 so it was time to put it to work while I'm not face to face. Let's find a cure.
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I've been a member from dslr now for a while and decided to join a team, i plan on setting up a cluster of machines to do crunching or other assigned tasks at work and at home]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20571700 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:47:23 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20251153 Slava : Been a while,

"Bump"
:o]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20251153 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:23:27 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20185756 awmartin : Hi everyone, my name is Andrew, I'm 21 and I go to Purdue University.

I am originally from San Francisco, although I don't plan on living there in the future (that place is just crazy). Anyways, I have been on WCG or a few years, and am happy to have found a group of people who really care about doing something good. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20185756 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:22:11 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20184003 Cam : Reintroduction...

I wanted to reintroduce myself. I was a active with crunching a few years back, but due to some changes in my life I was no longer able to be active. Now I'm really glad to be back.

I am Cam, I am in Oklahoma.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20184003 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:12:19 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20103747 digdug : Hi, my name is Ray. I live in Mt Vernon, WA a few miles north of Seattle. I work as a vehicle dynamics engineer (in R&D) for a large truck manufacturer. Been following dslreports.com for a few years now & recently signed up.

I’m married with four teenage kids & have a few pc’s networked together for all to use. The majority of the time the pc’s do absolutely nothing, except of course a few hours a day (ok...with teenagers a bit more use than a few hrs/day!). Anyway, I found out about TSC on this website and simply thought why not?? as it's great way to help out & donate un-used processing power to a good cause!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20103747 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:00:30 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19906674 ajeb : Andrew here from Pennsylvania. Been crunching for WCG for almost two years. Glad to see a more active team.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19906674 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:57:14 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19899822 Budo7 : Names Patrick, from Maryland the place if you sit still long enough they will figure a way to tax you for it.:)
Lost my Dad to cancer and hope by doing this we can help prevent others from going through the same pain as he did.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19899822 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:29:24 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19674328 av8r : Hello, all -

My name is Mark - I own a telecom company in So. Florida that has more CPU capacity than is absolutely needed, so I turned some of it over to crunch. I lost my sister to C 18 years ago, and my father earlier this month - so in order to help prevent others to have this type of loss...
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However, I would like to add that one of my best friends has been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer, she had been cancer free for 12 years! I'm glad to be able to be crunching again, at least I feel like I'm doing something for her and everyone else who suffers from this terrible disease.

Lizzie, you GO girl!!
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well sorry if this reads like a broken record, years of just im'ing and never acually writing normal things has ruined my grammar skills.
time for me to get back to work
-peace-]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19045545 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:08:04 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19043263 JoelC707 : Lets see here. My name is Joel and I'm 22. I'm a system admin for my friends company but the title "system admin" hardly encompasses everything I do. Basically if it plugs into the wall in some fashion or runs on batteries I handle it. But it doesn't end there, I do budgets and planning as well. I'm an entire IT department all rolled into one neat package LOL.

I've wanted to join for a while but for a while I couldn't leave my computers alone long enough for it to be worth it. I still do to some extent but I don't have as much free time as I used to (read the first paragraph for why). Various illnesses have happened to my family (breast cancer, MS and Emphysema mainly) so I figured this is just one more way I can help out. I'm bringing about 8 computers into the task.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19043263 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:47:37 EDT Re: [New Members Only] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19036311 OnHeL : Hi all, my name is Angel from NYC. I'm a public servant by profession, always interested in helping others.

I had a spare box sitting around, and another computer that runs 24/7 as a syslog server (not very cpu intensive) so I figured I'd help out and am currently using the spare box for WCG, and the Syslog system for Team Helix Folding.

Nice to see so many others trying to help others.
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Cancer took another family member in April of this year and that harsh reminder sent me back to Team Discovery.

My paternal grandfather died of colon cancer, my maternal grandfather died from Leukemia, an uncle died from Pancreatic cancer in '01 and his wife followed April of '07 (same disease), an uncle has bladder cancer, another uncle has colon cancer....it just doesn't seem to end. Also, like most of you here, MgKnight is a treasured friend of mine and his battle has brought me both tears and pride in the strength of survivors.

I crunch for my family, my friends and the strangers who might be spared this disease one day because of what we all do.

TSC is running on my main work computer and installed on three others (still can't login to activate them though). In the end, I expect 5-6 to be alternating between TSC and Folding.

Glad to be back amongst the good folks here. Crunch on!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18819656 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:47:47 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18819078 jerry666 : not a "new" member , just returning . 50 years old retired and crunching for all the Friends and family lost to cancer .
hope a cure is found soon . ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18819078 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:08:40 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18732054 lilhurricane : ^^^bump for our newer members^^ :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18732054 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:26:21 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18729740 Michieru2 : I am Michieru, (japanese for Michael) I am 18 y/o and a U.S Marine. I come from El Portal, FL and have been crunching since 07/22/07. Reasons for joining are private.
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"Long live rock, be it dead or alive" --The Who. Americans are getting stronger. 20 years ago, it took 2 people to carry $10 worth of groceries; now a 5 year old can do it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18721220 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:09:45 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18653795 tmbeem : Hi Everyone!

My nick is tmbeem, and my name is Tom. I'm 37, live in Las Vegas, NV and have Spina Bifida. I'm crunching in the name of my two Uncles. One who died of brain cancer and one who died of cancer of the lymph nodes. I'm a brand new member.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18653795 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:14:44 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18649773 wanabegeek : Hi Everyone, I'm Sally, 55 yrs young, born, raised and still in Atlanta. Travel all over the great USA for my company. Previously in the clinical setting of health care now employed with a great company dedicated to specialized radiology equipment.
My Father died 20 years ago of lung cancer, my Mom is a breast cancer survivor. I have lost many family members and friends to cancer. Other passions of mine are cures for HIV, HCV as well as educational information to create a positive environment so those affected are treated with compassion.
You will never know how honored I am to be involved with such a terrific team working for the cure! ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18649773 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:24:46 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18615675 cwy1980 : Somehow I have managed to not reply to this thread since joining :o

Anyways, hi y'all...my real name is Chris...I am 26 years old. I live in New Jersey now but was born in Colorado. I have lived up and down the east coast over the past 7 years due to moving duty stations a few times. As my avatar picture suggests, I used to be in the Navy and served aboard submarines. Now though I am a clinical engineer for Beckman Coulter. I use cwy1980 as a handle just about every website I am a part of...less confusing that way for me ;-)

I have been crunching off and on for TD for...well quite a while going back to late 2004/early 2005 when we were still crunching for UD...due to military commitments/injury sustained in the military there were times when my crunchers were offline because I was gone on an extended absence...

But now I am out of the Navy after six years with injuries somewhat healed and crunching more than ever!

I have many reasons for crunching for a cure to Cancer (and with the WCG project I can crunch alternately for another personal passion for cures for HIV as well! :D )...I have lost a few close friends and family to the ravages of cancer. It is such a devastating disease to not only the mind but the body...as well as mentally devastating to friends and family. This is something that at least in doing and being a part of I can have hope that with a collective effort like this we will find a cure.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18615675 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:03:49 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18605895 vukodlak75 : Hello all.

My name is Mladen and I live in Shaker Heights, OH. I am 32 years old and make a living as a CNC Machinist. I joined because I wanted to doing something worthwile with my pc.
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Yes... My name is Roy. I love BBR. Found this club while surfing around the site. I chose this club because it rocks. How could you go wrong? I've just gone from feeling guilty about leaving my desktop on all the time to being proud of it... LOL Hope we help some people!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18568297 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:32:13 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18554734 lilhurricane : Bump for our newest members :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18554734 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:08:39 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18528957 technovert : I am Steve, I am 20 years old, I am currently studying Occupational Health and Safety through the University of New Brunswick, College of Extended learning. My mother is a Thyroid cancer survivor, and has now been cancer free for about 8 years. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18528957 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:10:21 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18524844 SGR : I'm Stephen, I'm 24 and am a student majoring in Computer Science.

My sister died of cancer when I was six and I'm doing this in memory of her and in hopes of finding a cure for cancer so others don't have to go through what my family already has.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18524844 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:48:49 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18437494 Khaos : Hello all,my name is Khaos.I am 31 yrs.old.I reside in WPB,FL.I have been crunching off and on for a couple of years now.I have a total of 4 boxes,2 windows XP home and 2 Ubuntu Fiesty boxes.I am also an active member of Team Helix and Team Starfire here at BBR.My employer is so Comcastic!! ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18437494 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:54:06 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18375158 maquejp : well well

My first name is Jean-Philippe, married with two children (one girl 30mth and one boy 6mth)
I am employee in IT (Database Administrator and developer)
I live in Belgium (Europe)
I am around since 2001 with a break but I am back :) I use BOINC on several project (Seti, roseta, einstein, wcg, climate...)
I use to TSC but not for the moment (they should open to boinc it will be great for me)

that's it 8D
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My legal name is Lawrence but I have never went by it I go by Lucky in real life. I have a story about the name.

All of my family including both sides called me Lucky. Growing up in Montana in the Gallatin valley we moved to the then tiny town of Bellgrade, and at that point in time there was no kindergarten you just started the first grade.
On my first morning of first grade the lovely old lady by the name of Mrs. Agnes called roll call. But when she came to my name she used Lawrence. ( at that point in time I never knew I had any name but Lucky) so when she figured out that I was the missing link in her roll call she demanded that I answer to Lawrence. I remember thinking this one of those crazy people I had heard about and I refused to answer to "Lawrence" as my name was Lucky, so she grabbed me by the ear and I got to go to the principles office where they called my mom and I will never forget the sound of her laughing over the phone as she informed the principle I had never been called anything but Lucky and had no idea Lawrence was my legal name.

I have recently(as a single parent for a tad over 13 years) finished raising two boys ages 22 as of last week and 20 last Jan.

I too as so many folks here have lost friends and family to cancer over the years and am glad to be able to do anything to help in the fight.

About 8 years ago I used to do the Folding@home at a local tech school and always liked the idea of many small threads making a strong rope.

The most important thing I do is volunteer at local old folks homes and hospitals where I play music. My most accomplished instrument is harmonica and I am a proficient guitar player and I mess around with a mandolin and banjo.

Having grown up in Montana I know a lot of old country stuff but I also enjoy a little of every sort of music but Blues and Jazz are floating at the top along with Bluegrass, Folk, and country.

I am looking at going on the road with a friend of mine within the next year (God willing)and do a traveling fix it repair for old folks, disabled, and the poor along with a music ministry. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18314439 Thu, 10 May 2007 19:02:19 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18239770 Cheese : I am Albert, born and raised in Naples, Florida and still here, it's just to beautiful to leave! Oh, and most of family is here! :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18239770 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:52:12 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18210896 LadyL : Well, I'm LadyL here @ DSL, LadyLonnie @ TSC (FINALLY!) but birth name is Ilona...prefer to be called Lonnie.
Born in Germany, came over in '51 (yup, I'm that old :) ). grew up in San Francisco, been married 2x (divorced once, widowed 8/8/06). Have lived in California and Kodiak, Alaska - hubby was USCoastGuard - Flight Engineer on C-130's and Aviation Metalsmith (AMC/E7 Retired). He decided to retire from the military instead of going for Warrant Officer and a deskjob @the CG Academy, so we moved back to Lorain, Ohio (his hometown) in '77. He retired in '92 from BFGoodrich. In my younger days, I worked for the CoastGuard at 12th District Hdqtrs (SanFran), Navy in San Bruno (Calif), DHEW (that's Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare - don't know what it is called now)(SanFran). Went to Kodiak and worked for the CG again at the Commissary, then transferred to the FAA as a Supply Specialist.
Came back to Lorain, stayed home for 9 years, then went to work for the Gold Circle Dept. store as a Price Change Associate until it closed down. Then worked for Toys'R'Us from '89-95 - did everything except have keys to the store and signin for the $$$ from Brinks! Quit there in '95 and stayed home...got bored to tears and went to work at Kohl's in Avon 11/23/04...still there.
Have 3 children - Erika (40), Kathy (37), and William, Jr.(Bud)(35)...and 9 grandkids - 20g,16b,16b,16b (twin boys ), 14g,13g,12b,9b, and 8b!
My sister (9yrs older than me) died of cancer in Germany - have no idea what form of cancer...she died in '2001. That's the only person that I know of that has had cancer.
I decided to crunch because I have a new computer and it is on all the time anyway.
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Name is Dave. Live in the Midwest. I lost my Mother several years ago. And now a friend of mine has become ill.
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Meet your newest member (as of about a half hour ago!)
I don't even think my spinner is showing up yet!

My name is Laura.

I'm located in Northeastern Ohio. Been here all my life.

I joined Team Discovery because I work for an Otolaryngologist (Ears, Nose and Throat doctor) and I see cancer patients everyday! I also lost my mother-in-law to cancer in 1994. My husbands side of the family has lost several members (Grandmother, Aunt, Uncle) to cancer so anything that I can do to help, I'm gonna do it! :)
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Originally from the Tampa area in Florida. I served four years in the US Navy from 86-90. Graduate from FSU in 96. Lived in So Florida (Boynton Beach area) for about eight years finally moving back to the Tampa are just over approximately two years ago.

Single with no kids and currently working on my Masters.

I feel like I just completed a singles ad. :)
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So I guess it's not juvenile anymore ,lol.

I have a few old computers laying around so I got out the hub and router and set one up .

More about me I'm disabled due to fact of diabetes. I have nerve damage in both legs. That why I'm on the keyboard a lot now.
Well glad to be on board .......
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Diagnostic Eng. for OnStar, IT coordinator at Engineering group Renaissance Center 400 tower.
Live in SE Michigan, born Key West FL. Fighting Lupus for 25 years.
Lost Mom and Gramma to cancer, Sister to Nephritis, 2 aunts to breast cancer. So I crunch all I can.
Happy to be back here. :-)
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Forgot I already posted about myself, but what the hey, here's more (like you really want to be bored to death, huh?):

How DO!

I am signmeuptoo, aka bucky, aka my real name withheld (due to harassment concerns of some DSLR trolls who won't leave me alone).

I am a former Photonics/Semiconductors Industry Junior Engineer/Technologist and grad of the leading LEOT college in the USA. I am disabled due to a health issue but actively working on NOT continuing disabled. I have been getting rehabilitation and have been working towards starting an entire new career in truck driving hopefully, if my body proves it can take it. An attempt on my life years ago put my life in a tail spin.

I crunch both Team Discovery projects and participate with Team Helix too. I am regularly encouraging people in other forums to come join us over here; I don't know if any have joined because of this, but I try. I implore my fellow members to also do this: suggest to others to join when you can, there IS nothing wrong with some moderate "evangelism" for the cause!

I have a passion for physics, optics, science, fishing, music (I have an off center taste in music, loving Fusion and Progressive arts), a former semi-pro guitarist. Cooking is another hobby, and back in the old days I liked to rappel.

I have lived all over the USA and my wife is a Filipina, so all things Pinoy are of interest to me as well. I am a proud daddy (the single most important and treasured part of my life was raising two step daughters and now a son).

My heroes are Dr. W. Edwards Deming, R. Buckminster Fuller, Nikolai Tesla, Abraham Lincoln (who battled with mental illness while struggling to hold a wife and nation together), Larry Coryell (an innovator of Jazz Fusion) and countless other men and women who have proved to have greatness. I will never be such a man, but I like to dream anyways.

My thing of greatest value is LOVE. While it has many forms, LOVE is the glue that keeps the human race from destroying the planet, if we didn't love, we would all be dead by now.

I am VERY worried about global warming and have given up on my political party because of it.

BTW: I used to work at our labs and I can tell you from personal knowledge that our nation's most brilliant scientists are ***ALL*** GRAVELY concerned about the planet, for instance, the polar ice caps will be gone is just a few decades and billions will perish. Sorry to end on that note, but any of you driving planet killers should think about that. Cars are THE greatest polluter of the planet, by FAR.

I lost my mom from cancer and emphysema, and, worse, from progressive depression. I still ache inside over her loss at a way too young age, she inspired me in a number of ways as a boy and I am furious with the tobacco companies who killed her. Yes, she made the choices, but THEY got her hooked and kept her addicated, all the tobacco companies are is "legal" drug pushers, and just like the song says, "god dag the pusherman!"

Edit: I have to mention, like Aggie Dan and some other here, I am an Aggie, oh well, at least a semi Aggie (my techical college used to be an "extension" of A&M's long arm. The reason Aggie jokes are so popular is because Aggies can take a joke as good or better than anyone! ;)

I applaud all my fellow cruchers and folders, may God and The Heavens bless all of you, and your loved ones!
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I have a emachine T6520 (an in not overclockable :( . My DSL provider is SBC/AT&T/Yahoo/whoever they are this week. I have 3000/512 connection with a 2wire 1000SW (that I am not thrilled with). want more speed (don't we all) but cant convince the powers that be to give it a try even at 4000 or 5000. So oh well, could be worse.
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BBR name: lotguru55

TSC name: lotguru55]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17614391 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:13:00 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17590184 mrpipur : My name is Mike and I'm a 56 year old native Houstonian. I'm a senoir R&D chemist in the drilling fluids division of "the company formally run by Dick Cheney".

My mother and several other friends have passed on because of cancer. Since I have a few computers I can dedicate to crunching, it seems like the right thing to do.
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I live in Twin Lake Michigan and my passion is teaching and my weather. I upload data to my site , Weather Underground, Michigan's Adventure as well as our local TV station and NOAA using the CWOP program. In addition I am an official weather watcher for our local TV station WZZM-13 as well as through ARES/RACES.

I enjoy life with my wife and two boys. We our season pass holders to the amusement park above and visit at least twice a week in the summer. I love to ride wooden rollarcoasters with my kids.

I work for a small to midsize company and perform many roles from Network Administration to Accounting, if it's a front office function, I can do it. I am also continuing my education going for my MBA with a concentration in Leadership Studies (only seven more classes to go!).
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For starters, I'm an old team member that fell off the grid, so to speak, but returned this year after being harshly reminded of what it is that we are fighting. Four people close to me battled cancer for the first or second time in 2006 alone and that feeling of helplessness is actually lessened when I hear my CPU fan buzzing all night because the client is running.

My name is Nicole, by the way. I am a 32 year old single (divorced) mom of two fuzzy children: Muffin and the new baby dane, Bailey.

Second only to my pets is my love for all things tech so when I do shed my loner skin and venture out, I'm usually at Best Buy (or PetSmart, of course), a bookstore or the library.

Anyway, that's my condensed story. It is nice to meet all of you!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17404738 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 21:14:52 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17397739 hayabusa3303 : Good day to you girls and guys.

Im Mike 33 for now till next year i hope ;). I work in the transportion business in south carolina.

Born here in south carolina but moved to north carolina and chicago and now back down here away from teh snow..lol

Joined to the fact that my mom has breast cancer and had the kids computer idling too much so its busy now. :D

Today is it first day of cruching and it will cruch till it dies or till i get some servers in here(soon). :p

Edit i should also say pic of me and the hayabusa is in the pic section if you dont know what a hayabusa is.. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17397739 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:01:35 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17392261 Tursiops_G : Hi!

I'm Tursiops_G See Profile and my name is John. I've been a member of BBR for almost 5 years.

I am 49, and I hail from from Norwalk, Connecticut.

I work in Electronics Engineering (25 Years now with my current company), and have been an Electronics Hobbyist ever since the age of 15. :)

I'm a US Navy Veteran (where I began my Career in Electronics), and the first real Computer system that I ever worked on was a DEC PDP-08/M (Yeesh, I'm REALLY dating myself now...) :p

Anyway, I had been interested in Distributed Computing ever since the start of SETI@Home, but I never actually got around to doing anything with it... (Until Today). ;)

Why did I choose UD? - I figured that if I was going to do something involving DC, Cancer Research would be the most important thing to do. :)

-Tursiops_G.
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Edit: avitar-avatar... learn to spell already...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17315773 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:56:52 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17315745 lonls : Hey there... My name is John Greene, I'm 50 years old and I live in Newark Delaware. I've been married to my darling wife Susy for almost 26 years... We have two sons, Max is 23 and a second year law student at RWU in Rhode Island, Alex is 19 and an undeclared sophomore at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs NY.
I have work for a major office machine corporation for almost 27 years. I used to be a field tech working on production printers and copiers, and now I'm "rented out" to a financial institution to ride herd on all of their copiers, printers and fax machines. I basically come in, make sure everything is working and then wait for problems... I have a lot of time to browse the web... for now.
My hobbies are PCs, digital photography, music and reading. I walk... a lot, and family is the most important thing to me in the world.

Pictures here: »mysite.verizon.net/vze3jq4f/ this site is in serious need of updating... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17315745 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:50:08 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17309621 wolfdragon01 : I am currently posting in here because lilhurricane told me to and Beach Boy gave me trouble about it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17309621 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:14:21 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17265059 Owlbet : Hello fellow crunchers. My name is Debbie. I'm a transplanted Yankee (Pittsburgh, PA) now living for the past 25 years in Alaska. I lived in Anchorage for 18 years before finally purchasing a home in Palmer. I'm married (25 years) and childless by choice.

I'm a number cruncher (accountant) for a large Alaska retailer. I was in public accounting for six years and I got tired of income taxes and accounting for my time (being "billable") and went back to my first love which is retail accounting.

My Mom beat colon cancer and my Dad beat prostrate cancer, but lung cancer has shown up in my Dad. He's undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. He's adamant, he doesn't want to go the surgical route. Bone cancer claimed my beloved dog Rocky's life and I figure anything that can help humans can help our animal companions.

I'm crazy for ECHL Hockey. It's something to do during the long, dark, cold winters here. Soon, we will have an Arena Football team. I have lots of other interests as well, but they are too numerous to list here.
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And I'm a...I mean, crap, wrong list! ;)

*waves*
I'm 21 years old, from Montana originally but I live in Spokane (Eastern) Washington now, and I've had family members from ALL my families (I was adopted and am now married) die from cancer. I'm also a computer geek/forensic science major so just kind of interested in general. Kinda poor so I can't donate money, but CPU cycles I can donate.
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Born and raised in Detroit.
Work in retail Mgt.
Looked for aliens out there, somewhere.
Decided I could help look here, for a cure and benefit some people here on earth.
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Well my name is David, I am 31yrs old (working on 32 and gray hair). I work for at&t/SBC as a network & data center technician working on anything from DSL and just about any form of internet questions that can be posted in the direct forum. I kind of feel like a "scoop to nuts" type of tech.

I went to college at ranken tech here in the STL area for electronic and telephone communications. Worked on all kinds of things from radio, to telephone equipment while in college. Worked for the FBI for a short amount of time working on conference room setups, cybercrime, and pedophile tracking. Worked for a parking equipment company for a short amount of time, as well as an audio-visual company.

A married man as of last year around this time, my wife Jamie See Profile puts up with me. How she does it is beyond me and truthfully I probably won't question it.

Been here on bbr for just about as long as it's been here. I think Justin probably knows who I am well before now. I work with many that hang out here including MrFixitSC See Profile, MrsFixitSC See Profile, Darren See Profile, wolfdragon01 See Profile, owlhooter See Profile, Matthew See Profile, kmac1 See Profile, SQiRL See Profile, invrtdpilot See Profile, core network See Profile, wolverine_99 See Profile, RazznCain See Profile, rovernet See Profile, Dennis See Profile, dslbrian, mik0r See Profile, Beatmeup See Profile, avatarjl See Profile, Annonamoose See Profile and many others too numerous to list.

I listen to a lot of trance music, at work and at home. Yes I am a trance junkie. The guys are trying to get me to play WoW (with wolfdragon01 See Profile leading the charge!)

I am more of a hardware/software geek than anything. I build some things and repair others.
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My name is Duke. I am 55 years old and I have been married to my wife and best friend, Marylou for 37 years. We have two sons, ages 28 and 23. We our expecting the arrival of our 1st grandchild around the 10th of November. Isn't life Great!
I enjoy watching NASCAR when I have the time, and most all Major sports. Also home computing,movies,music,really lots of stuff. My favorite website along with this one is »www.llangley.com/yoga/wisdom/rightnow[2].htm
I do consulting and computer service and repair, Along with my favorite of all Classic Car Restoration.
Glad to be a member of Team Discovery a great Team.
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said by Dersgniw See Profile :

Normally I need no introduction, but.... :uhh:

My name is Brian. I grew up outside of Detroit. I've also lived in Philadelphia, Indiana and Cincinnati. I currently live in s.e. Ohio in the sticks and work up in Columbus developing software. Next stop, your town. :) Can't say why I joined, but I'm definitely glad I did.
My wife and I spent about a year and a half in McConnellsville and Malta. I can't remember how to spell them now. It would have been about '83. I think it was a bad winter that year. We never got over to Athens though. That's a beautiful part of the country.:)
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Set out a line and pull up a seat. We're glad to have ya!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15325275 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 23:06:06 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17060222 apriluofa : I'm April. I'm 23 (almost 24) year old woman from Northport, AL. I'm agoraphobic so I'm at home a lot. I love computers, just built a new one back in May. I spend a lot of my free time gaming or reading.

I joined because pretty much everyone in my family dies from cancer. Young or old it doesn't really matter, although thankfully most have gone when they're older. In the past 2 years alone I've been in the room when my grandfather (May 2004 at the age of 65) and my aunt (Feb 2006 at the age of 31) died from cancer. Lung and non-Hodgkins lymphoma respectively. So you can definitely say that finding a cure is very important to me.
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My name is Tom.

Have an uncle who just finished his second chemotherapy for colon cancer. Looks like he'll be fine but we'll have to wait and see.

Wanted to join before but didn't have the computing power but now with a new laptop with a Core Duo, I'll devote one cpu towards fighting cancer!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16835249 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 20:55:58 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16802466 CRendon : My name is Chris Rendon. I'm 26 y/o. I work for AT&T HSI as Tier 1 Tech Support (I know some of you hate us, but I also know I'm an excellent agent :)) for Spanish members. I'm the kind of person who is always willing to help no matter how. Ex-Red Cross member. I'm still looking to get a college degree (choose the wrong career some years ago) and I live in Mexico city.

I joined because it was the right thing to do. No one is save.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16802466 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:51:39 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16696479 theteamaster : Well, I'm still in high school and yeah thats all. Non of my family had cancer, but I just thought I could volunteer cuz my cpu is on most of the time idleing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16696479 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 00:10:32 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16680225 ironweasel : Jarrod, 26, from Albuquerque, NM.
Mechanic & IT Support by trade (figure those two out;) ).
I personally don't know anyone affected by cancer, but that doesn't mean I can't donate a machine or two for a worthy cause anyway.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16680225 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:24:02 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16494465 lilhurricane : *bump* :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16494465 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:05:35 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16429809 MysticGogeta : My name is Patrick I am 16 years old
Im from Houston Texas and going to High school and hope to know what I want to do before college cause im worry about it alot lately :huh: And I havent a clue what I want to do when im older]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16429809 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:38:26 EDT Re: [New Members] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16422334 White Rose : ^Bump^]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16422334 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 18:18:12 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16422086 squirt : * bump * ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16422086 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 17:12:25 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16421351 Viet Vet : *bump*
:)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16421351 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 14:11:03 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16421275 N10Z : *bump*]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16421275 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 13:56:12 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16421120 uid1307457 : hello, i just joined.

my name is tim, and i am 24 yrs old. i am a thinker, for example, i love quantum physics as it intrigues me, which would also explain my educational background (many certifications, a network engineer AAS, and i will be starting my Engineering science AS (then after that my electrical engineer BA @ clarkson)). i decided to take part in this because lots of ppl in my family have had cancer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16421120 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 13:28:34 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16375119 Viet Vet : Hi; I am 60; born in the Bronx ,NY Live on Long Island, NY. believe it is a privilege to be an American Citizen. I have a wonderful Wife 3 great grown kids, 2 boys and a girl (one son just back from Iraq). My family has one Member affected by cancer. When I found Ligandfit by accident, there was never a question of not doing it.

No Bells & Whistles here "What you See is What you Get”.
Once in every mans life he should own a good dog.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16375119 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:13:04 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16320711 SweetDelight : Hi,

I'm Michelle, A second year university student.I was born in, Miami Florida(1988), And grew up In Edmonton, Canada(from my teen years + ). I am a "Rabbit" Enthusiast(/owner). I am still trying to find a career but have come to a close decision between vetenarian and various other choices.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16320711 Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:55:23 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16259232 BlondeIce603 : My name is Adam. I'm 21 years old. I'm a full time undergraduate student (now a senior) and I have several jobs to pay my way through college.

My grandmother died from ovarian cancer, my godfather has prostate cancer, and my uncle and I are colon cancer survivors.

I started crunching for AIDS about a year or so ago, and I've just started crunching for cancer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16259232 Wed, 07 Jun 2006 21:39:11 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16246013 13120635 : Didn't I already do this? Heh... Where do I begin?

I'm a geek, self made geek, have you. I have way too many computers at home and my wife tells me about it - there is no way to tell by looking at me. I'm just like any other guy when you look at me except for a few things. I am Wiccan and am very much into my religion. I have a few tattoos and I plan on getting a few more. They are spiritual and mean a lot to me.

I dedicate my computers to this team because I want so badly to find a cure for these deadly diseases. I want so bad to take every one of the computers in the data-center that I work in and install UD. I have four heating up the guest bedroom right now. :-)
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I like to fish, dream of sky diving one day if I get the nerve and my heart can take it, have a wife and son in the Philippines waiting for me.

I live right now in Middle TN but I have lived in sevarl states from the NE to the SW USA. I dream of winning the lottery, just like everyone, so I could go to school & travel the world & create businesses and jobs for Americans.

I used to play lead guitar and have an eclectic taste in music, primarily love jazz fusion and progressive rock. I am a gadget freak and an XM radio fan.

Cooking is another of my hobbies, I probably should have gone to chef school, but I turned it down years ago, just like music school, heh.

I build my own computers and care about DSLR and my fellow members.
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God Bless us all. Pray for the starving in the world. Pray the Rogue nation's change their ways and our nation can resolve to not force itself always on others. Protect Taiwan from China. Peace to the world.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16183002 Sat, 27 May 2006 13:34:48 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16079114 Maggs : Hi, My name is Sean. Most people call me Maggs. I crunch for Team Discovery, I previously crunched for UD on my old (now burnt out Dell Dimension L600CX). So I crunch TSC on my Powerbook G4 17".

In reference to lilhurricane... you can take the woman from NY, but you can't take NY from the woman ;). You have to see her in NY she's got guts :0).

Lisa pushed me toward crunching for TSC. Thanks Lisa... saving countless CPU cycles from loneliness ;)
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Although I don't post here as much as I'd like, I'm thrilled to be part of Team Discovery. It's great to feel so much a part of something as important as the fantastic work everyone here does day in and day out.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16009008 Mon, 01 May 2006 15:23:08 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15966595 AMDUSER : Hello everyone:

My name is David. I'm from Wisconsin. I've also lived in MN for about 3 years while working in addition to graduating from St. Paul College not too long ago.
While attending, I majored in a Computer Science related field. :D

... A cup of cappuccino was a regular occurrence while attending night classes. ;)

I also repair and build computers for friends and family.

The specs of the computer I having crunching can be found below by click on 'My PC' .

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Soon to be 48 y/o info-sec engineer, living in Michigan.
First 18 yrs started here, next 18 yrs were in Florida.
Been back here now for 11 years, no forseeable change soon.

Mother-in-law is a cancer survivor.
Father-in-law dodge the bullet recently (benign)
At least one Aunt lost to cancer (most relatives passed while I was too young to know/remember why).

Been blessed with great health (bp 120/80, cholesterol within healthy range) despite all my efforts & less than ideal living habits.

to borrow from Descarte - "I crunch, therefore I am"
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"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15946033 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:54:13 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15942956 poppster : Hello team,

I'm Justin, 23 years old, originally from Owensboro Kentucky, moved to Robinson Illinois in 1992. I'm a deputy at Crawford County Sheriff's Department, have been for about 6 months. I have an associates degree in Microcomputer Business Systems and General Studies from Lincoln Trail College. I'm happily married to my wife Kasi (22) and we have a VERY spoiled 4 legged fury human named Napolean (rottweiler). Just so you know, HE'S NOT A DOG! And if you call him a dog, you will more than likely hurt his very sensitive feelings.

I fold for Team Helix on 3 computers, and Team Discovery on 1 machine. I fold because we've all had family members and friends pass away from cancer, or struggle with it. I want to help find a cure just as bad as anyone else, so I'm doing my part by folding. Hopefully some day we will find a cure and get rid of these terrible diseases.
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I'm Barbara, I live in upstate NY, but was born and raised in NJ. I work for a large DIY chain store. I am newly single, and have three adult children and one adorable 5 year old granddaughter.

I lost my former mother in law (would be ex mother in law? Not sure about that) to ovarian cancer 13 years ago. A wonderful, vital woman who was the last person I expected to have that happen to. It has stayed with me, it was a terrible ordeal. I just felt like I should try to do something to help.
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My father died of lung cancer 5 years ago, his father met the same fate at 49 years old, and I have a 36 year old friend battling lung cancer now. I have known quite a few other people that have been taken by this disease. I only have one computer available to help now, but that will change in the coming months.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15887468 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:42:59 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15611932 EdMulock : Hi,

Im Ed. A retired systems consultant and computer fanatic from Connecticut. I teach seniors the basics, and support a couple of non-profits with Access applications run their operations.
I got permission from the town to crunch on their computers at the senior center, and even got an article in the local rag about the search for cures. I take the long view of our research and now crunch Rosetta, although I have done both TSC and Ligandfit.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15611932 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 15:52:25 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15532040 lilhurricane : *bump* for our newer members :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15532040 Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:43:50 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15465843 jakejarvis : I'm Jake, I'm in 8th grade, I run a tech weblog at »jakejarvis.com, I love Apple, and I'm glad to be here at DSLR. :)
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I'm Zach, 20 years old. I live in a small town in South Carolina. I am currently contracting web design, and I run a webhosting business (ask). My grandmother is a 3 time breast cancer survivor, and is also part of the ACA. Plus I have several computers of which I can donate cycles to.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15420488 Tue, 07 Feb 2006 03:11:51 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15402983 Linoobux : Hi Everyone,
My name is Preston, nothing special about me, just a Po' boy from Georgia.:)
Lost several family members over the years to cancer, I'm hoping we can make a difference, even if only a small one.
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Love fishing and hanging out on the water.

Lost too many loved ones to cancer and crunching is just "too easy" to do. The pain of losing someone is what needs to be stopped.

I've got 3 machines crunching and am proud to be a member of this great family.
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Put your PC to work!-Xplornet Ka-band 1mb/256kbps-3 XP PC's-WRT54GS]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15365811 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:55:11 EDT Re: Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15365410 kim : Hi my name is Kim. Everyone that knows me calls me Kimmy.

I live just west of Toronto Canada. I was born in polar bear country on a naval base in Churchill Manitoba. It's very far north and usually where all programs about polar bears are filmed.

I've been crunchin for a while and am also too lazy to go look :) My reasons are many. When I was about 20 my friend Cathy died from bone cancer. My mother from lung cancer. My grandmother would have died of brain cancer had she not taken a nasty fall. My grandfather - cancer, my Uncle John - cancer. My cervical cancer was caught and successfully removed early. This past saturday my Aunt died of a rare lung cancer.
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I have been in the steel business for too many years to count and work for the Austin branch of Namasco Corp. which is located in the small town of Buda just south of Austin. We are a steel service center / warehouse and sell steel to the construction industry. industrial plants, and steel fabricators throughout central and south Texas. There I work in the sales department and I am also the branch IT guy. I should carry a sign saying, "The problem is not here...It's with one of the servers in Atlanta, so I can't fix it."

I am a single parent of a 15 year old who is a sophomore in high school. I also have two other children one which is 26 y.o., out of school and on his own, and a daughter in her junior year at A&M.

I became a member of this site when I was crunching for SETI and joined the the SETI team here. Shortly there after I joined Team Discovery and in the beginning crunched for UD and am now mostly crunching for TSC...because TSC had fewer active crunchers and I thought they could use some help...but more importantly because I love the little people!!! I am a moderator for a couple other forum sites on the web and being a single parent I find my time very limited...so I don't post here much but I do visit the forums here @ dslreports often.

When I'm not working and being a dad, I repair and build computers, work in the yard, do some amateur photography, and play the guitar. OHHHHH!!!!! If you can't tell by my BBR name, I love to fish in the bays along the Gulf Coast.

I wish all of you a GREAT day and let's keep 'em crunching for the cause!!!

David
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I am 48 and I work in the boiler room of a large medical center. I love studying the bible, helping people with their computers and software, watching the Science Channel and Charlie Rose, listening to christian alternative music, and letting people know that I love them and care about them. Liv' and I love PC gaming. Right now we're playing Half-Life 2 and all things Thief. Revisiting the great old game of Descent 2 as I found a way to make it run, and look beautiful in Windows XP. I excersize with a killer pushup that I do, some weights, and mainly an eliptical trainer. I'm at level 5 at a speed of 1.4 for 30 minutes, three times a week. I'm ready to jump to level 6.

Well I hope this tells you enough about me. :D
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They said if I wanted to take the "C" out of RAP that I would have to put it in somewhere else. So here it is; What's crappening?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15317710 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:52:01 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15316716 lilhurricane : ^^TTT^^ :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15316716 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:35:45 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15303362 stillrunnin : My name is Rich. I am 39 yrs young and married for 12 yrs to the hottest woman alive.(sorry to let others down;))
was born in miami and lived there for 26 yrs. went to Maryland for 12 yrs and am now back in Florida. but going back to Maryland at the end of april.(long story) have a 10 yr old daughter. have been a fire sprinkler fitter for many yrs in local 669.»www.sprinklerfitters669.org
younger brother of Bob Sanchez and have been crunchin for a couple yrs now. brother and mom have been fighting this nasty for awhile.
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My name is Dolphin Jacquie. I used to be a licensed paramedic but gave it up for personal reasons. Currently, I work at a university in IL as an Office Assistant (which means I do *everything*). I enjoy my job but would like to start a new career in IT. Hopefully one day I'll make it happen.

I started crunching in 2002, I believe. I crunch for numerous reasons. The main reason being I want to be part of a group of people that believe. People that believe that we really can, and will, find a cure for cancer and are willing to work toward that goal. I'm a believer in what we do here. I honestly think one day we'll find a cure. And just think, we can work hard AND have fun :)

My favorite hobbies are watching football, reading and tinkering with computers. I love animals and have a strong affinity for dolphins.

I lost my mother and grandmother to cancer. My crunchers are dedicated to Roberta and Barbara, grandmother and mother, respectively. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15288030 Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:20:52 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15275746 ColdinCbus : Hello all, my given name is Peter and am 35 years old. I am married with two children, both boys and to my mother's glee (via the curse "I hope you have a child just like you" she put on me when I was a teen)... spitting images of what I was like as a child. You should all should pity Mrs. Cbus as she has to deal with 3 trouble making boys. ;)

I have been crunching for many years and do it in the memory of a dear friend.
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Team Discovery Project Hope]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15275746 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:39:36 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15272881 E_V : Holly - I'm young enough to be your older sister. I've been crunching since 10/10/2003.

My friend Kirsten is fighting breast cancer. She just finished chemotherapy and is now doing radiation for 5 weeks. My Grandmother died of Leukemia and allowed Doctors to use experimental drugs on her years ago for the cause. My best friend's son, Glen died from cancer 4 years ago (she also just lost her husband to an accidental death).

oops! didn't mean to post reply to the fuzzy bear :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15272881 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:58:10 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15252508 timcuth : Hi. I am Tim and I am 54 years old. I am an Oracle DBA. I am married and I have two sons (see my avatar), ages 14 and 7.

I crunch because I was asked by my best friend when the terrorism scare was huge and smallpox seemed to be a threat. I think my high-powered, high priced PC's can be doing something worthwhile when they are not doing anything else.

I am a lifelong baseball fan and I've been for the Atlanta Braves through thick and thin (the past 14 years not withstanding, it has mostly been thin) since they came to Atlanta in 1966.

I love reading. My favorite authors are Stephen King and Patrick O'Brian. I love music and I have too many favorites to list, but I will mention Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles.

Tim
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I'm up on a tightrope. One side's fear and one is hope. - Leon Russell]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15252508 Sun, 15 Jan 2006 18:23:38 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15249954 tiggerstales : The picture of me was taken a few days ago, to show someone my new glasses. :D (I had LASIK a few years ago, but the glasses help for driving at night.) I'm 53 (ouch!), and newly single. I'm a team leader in the corporate trust division of a fairly large regional bank.

I honestly can't remember how long I've been running TSC, but I know it's been at least a couple of years. Before that, all of my boxes were folding...I've been a member of Team Helix since its inception, and still fold on a couple of processors. I am passionate about both TSC & F@H, and I know we're accomplishing good things.

I am also passionate about photography and cats. I currently have 6 of my own indoors and feed 8 outdoors every day. All of the outdoor cats have been spayed/neutered and tested negative for FeLV & FIV. It's so nice every evening to see them all lined up in a row waiting for their dinner. :) I always know that somebody loves me. :D My most recent addition came from the alley. She has a chronic medical condition that requires daily medication, and I knew she wouldn't survive on the street. She was so sick and thin when I first brought her inside in November, but she's getting to be so pretty.
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My Photo Gallery

Is this not the sweetest face?
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I'm 33 years old and a Pharmacist. I'm originally from northeastern PA (near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton), and now live just north of Philadelphia. I began crunching for TD almost four years ago, and I have no intention of stopping. It's the very least I can do for such a great cause.
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Discover a cure!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15231530 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 18:02:25 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230587 Darwin : My name is Darwin, and I'm a crunchaholic... :huh:

I'm also 49 years old, the happily married father of two teenagers, and a professional multimedia designer/consultant. In my spare time I like to sleep...
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The GWR Guy
Attitudes are contagious. Mine just might freakin' kill you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15230587 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:54:23 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15228189 slash : I'm John. I've been around Team Disco since early 2002. I'm from Boston and have been working for a large investment firm there.

I know too many people that have died from cancer and thought it would be irresponsible of me not to join.
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I'm from Texas. Born in Texas... And, God willing, I'll die in Texas. I'm probably one of the lightest skinned people you'll ever meet that was born with a hispanic last name. Though, I've lived up and down the I-35 Corridor, spending most of my time in the Corpus Christi area and the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. I've been married now for three and a half years to a woman that wasn't born in Texas, but by God she got here as fast as she could.

I've been crunching since 2001... Dang, has it been that long? And I've got many reasons for crunching... It is partially in memory of my maternal grandmother Idolina Marie Govella, maternal grandfather Daniel Treviño Govella, and paternal grandfather Manuel Luera.

And, to be honest, it is also for future self-preservation. With three grandparents having died of various forms of cancer, my odds aren't what you'd exactly call stellar. So, I'm doing what I can now. So, if I do get something... Well, at least I've been fighting it my entire life... And buddy, I'm going down swinging.
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Die Weiße Rose ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15224843 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:45:04 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15224574 Elderberry : My name is Mike. Youngerberrys older and better looking brother! Lost our father to lung cancer some years ago. Crunching to find a cure. Until one is found you can help cut the losses to cancer. If you smoke, STOP! Now!
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I'm 52 and married for 27 of them and we have 3 grown kids.
Work as a technical advisor for a banking technologies firm here in Dallas.

Not much has changed since the last update and I guess that's a good thing.
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Joined the team in 2002. Seemed to me to be a good idea at the time. Turns out I was right.
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My name is Bill and I am a cancer survivor. I am originally from Massachusetts and will be moving back soon.

I lost a younger brother to cancer a few years ago. That is incentive enough to join the fight to find a cure. My survival from it is like the frosting on the cake.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15220575 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 10:52:33 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15220330 SliderNC : Can't believe I never introduced myself in the prior thread.

My name is Gerald. I'm a senior systems analyst for Western Union currently residing in Cornelius, NC. I'm married with two cats. When I'm not crashing servers, I'm a volunteer firefighter in the current town I live in.

I started crunching back last year and have been crunching on and off for both projects since then. The main reason for crunching is that I have lost too many family members to cancer. My wife was diagnosed with cervical cancer (the preliminary stages of it) when she was younger, but had surgery to remove it and has been fine ever since (we'll even be able to have kids!).
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My LiveJournal]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15220330 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 10:14:36 EDT Re: [OT] Introductions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15220173 Dersgniw : Normally I need no introduction, but.... :uhh:

My name is Brian. I grew up outside of Detroit. I've also lived in Philadelphia, Indiana and Cincinnati. I currently live in s.e. Ohio in the sticks and work up in Columbus developing software. Next stop, your town. :) Can't say why I joined, but I'm definitely glad I did.
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Will is the name, but folks call me Smokey. The name comes from my days as a firefighter back in AZ. I was born and pretty much raised in that town, but now call the beach of VA home. I work as a police officer for the Department of Defense.

I joined because I know both from work experience, and personal family experience what cancer does both to the body, and to the mind, not to mention the family.
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From New York originally, transplanted to Florida...

Member of Team Discovery since '03 or thereabouts.

Lost many friends and family to cancer, and I am committed to finding a cure in this lifetime.

I've no doubt with what we are contributing, we are well on our way.
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My name is Denise. I'm in my mid-40s and I work (teach/research) at a university on the Canadian prairies ...

My mother died from cancer in her brain and lungs, and my husband has had a bit of skin cancer.

I started crunching ... well, I don't remember when ... but the date on my profile will have the start date .. and I'm way too lazy to actually open up another tab in the browser to look at it ... :p
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If I may,I will kick it off.

I am bbrcat See Profile and my name is Jim.I am 50 y/o and a Pharmacist.
I hail from North Conway,NH,in the heart of the White Mountains and(thanks to my buddy slash)have been crunching in my Mom's memory for about 2 years now.

OLDER link- »Introductions
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