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FedEx Follies

"Customer service" and "FedEx" seem to be mutually exclusive. The short version: I order something and choose to have it delivered via FedEx Ground.  They can't deliver it and leave a note because the "vendor requires a signature". I go to the local FedEx office to get the package, but it's not there. Why/ "Because we are FedEx and they are FedEx Ground". "So you are two different entities?" I sarcastically ask. "Yes" she answers. "So what is the number I call to talk to someone at FedEx Ground?" I ask. "it's 1-800-GoFedEx" she says. "Isn't that your number too?" I ask. "Yes, it's one company" she says.

Of course, she already said they were separate earlier. So then I call, have a melt down on the phone, and arrange to be called today along with an alternate delivery address. Yep, you guessed it: No Call; No delivery. I get home and find the same notice on the door with a handwritten note that says "it's not FedEx's fault". Of course I have reviewed my receipt from the vendor and called the vendor. They don't require a special signature for delivery. So, I call 1-800-FedEx again (Yep, you can talk to FedEx and FedEx Ground at that number. Amazing!)

HP hw6700- Has Adam seen this?

Adam likes his MDA but has to the reset it some. It looks like GPS is optional. Gizmodo has info on the new HP hw6700. Is it the perfect device for Adam?

It sure looks great to me. I'll be watching this one closely.....

HP hw6700 Specs Leaked - It Does It All!

The HP website is leaking info on the hw6700, an all-in-one smartphone with, quite possibly, GPS. Coolness includes:

This unit will feature Windows Mobile 5, Intel PXA 270 processor, 192 MB total Memory (128 ROM and 64 SDRAM) .. GPRS/GSM/EDGE with 802.11g.

Apparently, the info is in a buried presentation, which means some IT is going to lose their job because a moron in R&D didn't know that he should put secret documents in live web folders.

hw6700 shows up on video slide on HP UK site [DavesiPaq]

Episode 17 is Here

Leo, Patrick, Kevin and other Tech stars are back! This Week in Tech or TWIT is a great way to keep up with what's coming on in the tech world. Looks like I need to go see them the next time I'm in the Bay area.

Episode 17 is Here:

Sorry about the sound quality - but there are only four more hybrid TWiTcasts then all of us will be together and the audio quality should be markedly better. We'll taping before a live audience (that's you!) at Noonan's Bar and Grill in Larkspur California just a couple of blocks from the SF-Larkspur Ferry every Sunday at 4p starting September 18.

The Torrents are seeded, or use the Dijjer link for P2P (let me know if that works for you - we may keep using it, it's easier than BitTorrent). The main feed link through AOL Radio is also up.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, Kevin "TV Makes You Smarter" Rose, Roger Chang, Robert Heron, Steve Gibson, and John C. Dvorak

InfoSec News Blog: InfraGard National Conference & Congress

My buddy Mike gets elected! We talked at the recent Defcon 13 and he was excited about getting more involved. He will do a great job!

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August 08, 2005
InfraGard National Conference & Congress
[Monday, August 8th, 2005]

Today was the national InfraGard Congress that admitted only delegees, regional representatives, and other select persons. This was a closed meeting and I don't know what I'm permitted to say about the events. I'll only mention the results of the election as they pertain to me.