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Bob Fine

Washington, DC

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Villanova University) M.S. in Environmental Science and Public Policy (Johns Hopkins University) PhD in Environmental Science and Public Policy (George Mason University) - working on dissertation Career in telecom, IT, ... view more

  1. on May 15
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    Bob Fine
    backed a project

    Tiny Kitten Teeth Deluxe Hardcover Book by Becky Dreistadt

    Tiny Kitten Teeth is a hand-painted online comic that has been running for over three years! We want to create a 110+ page book!

    • 201% funded $28,231 pledged
    • 540 backers
    • Funded May 21, 2012
  2. on May 7
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    Bob Fine
    Posted project update #15

    Third time's a charm - May 2012 PDF

    All,

    Sorry for the headache you've been having with SizableSend. Not sure what the problem has been there. I've uploaded the PDF to my Google Docs account and shared it.

    Please use this link to download:

    https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6bvxboMRn-TcWRxSnFOcms1amM

    Let me know if there are problems with this one.

    Thanks,

    Bob

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        Gabriella on May 7

        The SizableSend link is definitely dead. The Google Doc links works just fine. Thanks, Bob.

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        Richard Monson-Haefel on May 7

        This one worked. It was great seeing everyone's name on the cover (including mine). Can't wait to get it in the mail (assuming its being mailed out eventually). Also, fantastic articles on crowdfunding - really good reading!


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  3. on May 5
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    Bob Fine
    Posted project update #14

    Working May Download Link

    As someone nicely pointed out, the URL provided earlier is not working. I just tested this new one, there shouldn't be any problems, but if so, please let me.

    https://sizablesend.com/file/bnp9xb/May_2012.pdf

    Thanks,

    Bob

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        Zozman on May 5

        Thanks boss.

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        Gary Greco on May 5

        "This file was manually deleted by the user"

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        Gabriella on May 6

        The new link still not working and it indicates "This file was manually deleted by user". On he other hand, traffic indication shows 13 downloads by 11 users, so it may or may not work - does not for me. Thanks.


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  4. on May 5
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    Bob Fine
    backed a project

    Amanda Palmer: The new RECORD, ART BOOK, and TOUR by Amanda Palmer

    Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra are putting out an album. Pre-order it / get more info on the art book & gallery tour, here!

    • 878% funded $878,695 pledged
    • 18,463 backers
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  5. on May 5
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    Wobble Bowls by Speechless Studios by Jessie Phillips Andersen

    Fund the US-based production of Speechless Studios' round-bottomed, self-righting ceramic Wobble Bowls.

    • 423% funded $42,384 pledged
    • 581 backers
    • Funded May 23, 2012
  6. on May 5
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    Bob Fine
    Posted project update #13

    Advanced May Issue Download, Ad Backers

    Hi everyone,

    I knew it had been a while since I posted an update, but having just looked closely now, I didn't realize that it's been nearly two months. My apologies for such a long dry spell. It had been a busy couple of months. SXSW pretty much ate up all of March, and we've been making some great strides during April on a number of fronts. I think the most exciting new news to report is that starting with our April issue last month, the magazine is now available in all the US Airways and United lounges across the US. We plan to expand to Delta and American later in the Summer. If you come across one in the lounges, please snap a picture for me.

    I've had a couple reports from those that pledged for subscriptions not receiving the April issue. We processed everyone's addresses before we shipped April, which was very early in the month. If you haven't received it for some reason, please send me a message.

    The May issue has been printed and will be on newsstands in the middle of the month. The flash digital version will be distributed to all subscribers shortly, but for our special Kickstarter crew, you can download the PDF now from this link:

                     https://sizablesend.com/file/ogfgj7/May_2012.pdf#cid=8

    I have received messages from those that pledged for ads. You'll be receiving an email from me later today concerning this, and we'll be able to start offering ad space to backers with the next issue: June.

    Also, we're working on the signed back issues and posters. Please be patient. It will be later in the Summer before everything is together and ready to ship.

    I should have some other good news bits to report in the next week or two.

    Again, thanks for your support!

    Sincerely,

    Bob

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        Zozman on May 5

        The page says that "This file was manually deleted by the user". Did you change your mind, or has technology once again decided to rebel against us and deprive us morning reading material? Because I thought we could trust PDFs, but I guess not.


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  7. on April 19
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    backed a project

    Epic Mario by Zachary Pollock

    I am recreating the entire first level of Super Mario Bros. out of LEGO® bricks, using one LEGO® brick per pixel!

    Funding Unsuccessful (05/10/2012)
  8. on April 19
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    Bob Fine
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    Pebble: E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android by Pebble Technology

    Pebble is a customizable watch. Download new watchfaces, use sports and fitness apps, get notifications from your phone.

    • 10,266% funded $10,266,845 pledged
    • 68,929 backers
    • Funded May 18, 2012
  9. on April 19
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    Galileo. Your iOS in Motion. by Motrr

    Galileo is an iOS-controlled, robotic motion platform for iPhones and iPod Touches.

    • 702% funded $702,427 pledged
    • 5,227 backers
    • Funded Apr 21, 2012
  10. on April 19
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    Bob Fine
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    Steampunk Holmes by Richard Monson-Haefel

    Sherlock Holmes vs. Captain Nemo in an enhanced, interactive iPad adventure book set in a steampunk universe.

    • 147% funded $42,877 pledged
    • 1,290 backers
    • Funded May 03, 2012