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greencat
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« on: May 12, 2007, 03:14:55 AM » |
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I've decided to loan all of the cash raised by my eBay spelling mistake finder to Kiva over the next year. TypozayHere's the blurb which describes what it does: Auction spelling mistakes = fewer bids = cheaper prices.
Typozay lets you find them. It's safe, easy and costs you nothing. It doesn't usually raise that much - around $50 or so (but maybe if more people use it - it'll raise more). Does anyone use the Firefox search bar to search for stuff on eBay? If so - it wouldn't be that difficult for me to make some eBay search plugins which supported Kiva if there's any interest. |
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Julia
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« Reply To This #1 on: May 12, 2007, 09:48:45 AM » |
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I use Firefox. Does your search only search ebay? that would be cool. I would use it.
I use Goodsearch as a default on my search, and the money goes to KIVA. We raised $10 last month.
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Julia
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I get up in the morning determined to both change the world and to have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning the day difficult.
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FANAFI
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« Reply To This #2 on: May 12, 2007, 02:48:45 PM » |
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Ramon,
If you'd like a banner made for the link, email me as I'm glad to help customize (free to the cause) for you or anyone else!
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greencat
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« Reply To This #3 on: May 12, 2007, 05:01:15 PM » |
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I use Firefox. Does your search only search ebay? that would be cool. I would use it.
I use Goodsearch as a default on my search, and the money goes to KIVA. We raised $10 last month.
thanks,
Julia
Typozay only searches eBay so you should still use Goodsearch for your Google type stuff. I'll look at creating some links tomorrow and some search plugins a little later. |
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greencat
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« Reply To This #5 on: June 17, 2007, 06:40:39 AM » |
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OK - just an update. Thanks to people like you using Typozay, the portfolio is growing quite nicely. This month I have enough commission to make 4 X $25 loans (or 2 X $50 etc) and I'd like you to suggest where it should go. Post your replies below. The existing portfolio is here btw. |
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« Last Edit: June 17, 2007, 06:43:20 AM by greencat »
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RichardF
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« Reply To This #6 on: June 17, 2007, 06:58:04 AM » |
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Thanks, greencat! That's great! I added your lender page and a link to this topic at List of Kiva Group Lenders.  Oh yeah, when they're available, I'm always a sucker for the artsy stuff. My second choice usually is in the agriculture area.  |
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greencat
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« Reply To This #7 on: June 21, 2007, 01:14:36 AM » |
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Never seen any art loans - but I'll keep an eye out. I've added another couple of argricultural loans (anything food related is a favourite of mine too).
June - after a slow start - is looking to be a bumper month thanks to all of you using the links above.
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Diane R
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« Reply To This #8 on: June 21, 2007, 01:47:52 AM » |
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greencat, just today there was a loan for a young man in Chad who is an artist and is setting up a painting studio/workshop... but with a practical eye, wants it to be capable of serving as a barber shop also. I love reading people's stories. http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=12414Thanks for your efforts and your contributions! |
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Laurie
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« Reply To This #9 on: June 21, 2007, 08:57:28 AM » |
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Artists and craftspeople are my favorites. I felt lucky to get in on this one the other day: http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=11799I loved the artist in Chad, too. My nephew tried to help out with that one, but was far too late (he doesn't get up early enough in the morning). Safe travels, Laurie Writing this morning from Kelso, WA, USA |
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RichardF
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« Reply To This #10 on: June 21, 2007, 11:10:23 AM » |
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...And it's still open! |
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Laurie
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« Reply To This #11 on: June 21, 2007, 12:22:45 PM » |
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Probably not for long, now that we all are reading about them. We're in! Safe travels, Laurie and Odel Via Verizon aircard enroute to Eugene, Oregon, USA |
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RichardF
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« Reply To This #12 on: June 21, 2007, 12:41:29 PM » |
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Okay, so I just made my budgeted loan for next month a little "early"!  I'm not addicted if I stick to my budget, right?!  |
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Wood Fairy Glenda
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« Reply To This #13 on: June 21, 2007, 02:33:59 PM » |
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Whoops - Thought the Chad dance group was funded, but now it's open again.
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Wood Fairy Glenda
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Diane R
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« Reply To This #14 on: June 21, 2007, 02:37:11 PM » |
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Yes, it showed as "$1200 Raised so far" and then BLAMMO! there was $225 left to fund. I guess someone had it in their basket and didn't check out, or had a (very big!) change of heart.
--Diane.
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greencat
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« Reply To This #15 on: June 22, 2007, 12:39:20 AM » |
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greencat, just today there was a loan for a young man in Chad who is an artist and is setting up a painting studio/workshop... but with a practical eye, wants it to be capable of serving as a barber shop also. I love reading people's stories. http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=12414Thanks for your efforts and your contributions! These things are like buses - you wait ages for one and then a bunch come along together. I'll definitely keep some of this month's commission aside when it rolls in for an arty project since it seems a popular choice. |
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RichardF
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« Reply To This #16 on: June 23, 2007, 01:09:02 PM » |
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By the way, I think it's finally dawned on me that while I often see the "No businesses found." message in the "Arts" sector; what I also think of as artsy, Kiva calls "Crafts" and "Patchwork" "Activity," listing these businesses in the "Clothing" sector. Unfortunately, we can't "search" by the activity field.  This looks like a "suggestion" in the making. My bookmarks to help me track down these artsy gems look like this: * Search Arts, In Need, New to Old* Search Clothing, In Need, New to Oldp.s. Why do I keep putting everything in "quotes"?  |
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greencat
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« Reply To This #17 on: June 23, 2007, 05:15:12 PM » |
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Nice one. Cheers for those handy links.
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greencat
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« Reply To This #19 on: July 13, 2007, 07:55:34 AM » |
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OK I've managed to make enough to make 8 loans this month. 6 are already allocated (including one arty one!). Let me have your suggestions for other business Typozay should fund this month.
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greencat
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« Reply To This #20 on: September 12, 2007, 02:08:38 AM » |
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Just a quick update. There's now nearly 40 loans funded by Typozay since May. |
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QueenOfHearts
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« Reply To This #21 on: September 12, 2007, 06:44:35 AM » |
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Great job Greencat....  Queen |
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redstarr
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« Reply To This #22 on: April 02, 2008, 03:36:51 PM » |
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Just a quick update. There's now nearly 40 loans funded by Typozay since May. WOW!!! That tool is neat! I use ebay all the time and that could be really handy. How is it making money? Does ebay pay a fee or something for referring people to them? |
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greencat
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« Reply To This #23 on: May 05, 2008, 05:52:25 AM » |
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Sorry for not posting earlier. Exactly right redstarr - eBay give a little tip of the hat if you end up buying something after using Typozay. So far I'm up to 68 loans. I don't want to jinx it but I might be able to make a special number in a couple of months time. |
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