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Untitled 1980

Passing the EIT Exam

During the summers and winters while a student at Syracuse I worked for my hometown engineering department. It wasn’t the most difficult of jobs. Basically I drove a truck around town and watched all the construction projects going on, and I did do a good amount of surveying work, as well as some plan review in the office. In fact, I asked for a theodolite for Christmas, but never got one.

My last summer after graduating from Syracuse, and before I headed out to Berkeley for grad school, which I had never visited before (I went there on a whim; I had been to California once before, the previous spring), I had received the results of my EIT exam (formerly called the FE). The exam was a few months earlier on April 20. I remember because of the midnight celebration that surprisingly did not affect my early morning test-taking abilities. (They couldn’t have scheduled it for a more inconvenient day.)

I passed the exam, and I planned to tell my boss, the Town Engineer. He was a good guy, maybe early fifties, on his second marriage, with ties to the local mob. That is the hidden secret about Buffalo and her suburbs: the presence of the mob — however quiet — in daily life. The grocery store, the car dealership, and especially the construction companies, were mostly mob-run, or affiliated with the mob through family.

My colleague while working at the Town had his life threatened by construction workers when he made a stink about some of the work that they were doing. We were reviewing their building pad elevations with our trusty theodolite and the crew didn’t like the fact that we were on the site, let alone what we were doing. My colleague — his name was Marty Root, a son of a former powerful local politician, maybe twenty years older than I; a lost son of sorts, known for his past drunkenness; think of a young George W. Bush — filed a complaint about the incident, and I signed-off on it too. I didn’t think much of the incident when it happened, but I was a fan of the Sopranos, and I wasn’t the one being threatened.

My boss pulled me aside a day later and told me Marty was in the wrong, that we shouldn’t be reviewing the construction crew’s work, and to watch out for myself. The construction crew was part of the Cimato family, the head of which (Anthony) had emigrated to America from Italy decades earlier and made his fortune installing sewer in the northern suburbs of Buffalo. Tony started with nothing but took all the work he could (always submitting the low bid), and slowly but surely he made a lot of money, eventually owning his own business, and later he started a development company (with land that was given to him as payment for sewer work). One of his first neighborhoods was called Kingsview Estates, where I lived for the first twelve years of my life. My parents moved in a few months before I was born. My next door neighbor — the owners of the biggest house and lot in the neighborhood — was Tony Cimato, the developer himself. (Our house was tiny in comparison.)

I remember swimming in his pool with his college-age daughter Maria. There are photos that attest to this — Maria holding me in her arms in the pool — which is probably what started my youthful fondness for Italian women. My older sister (five years my senior) played with Tony’s youngest son, Francesco, around that time as well. Francesco grew up and took a role in the construction company his father built, the same company that was threatening my colleague at my summer job.

As my siblings and I grew older (and less adorable), the relationship between our neighbors and us sort of soured. At one point, we were told that we were no longer allowed to swim in their pool (it was one of the only pools in the neighborhood; my family usually went to the community pool to swim). My brother (sixteen months my elder) and I would play baseball and football in our backyard, and every now and then, an errant throw would wind up with the ball in their yard and behind their fence. We would climb the fence, a metal white picket fence, maybe five feet high with sharp points at the top, and get the ball, but they had a big scary black dog that frightened us (not a lab, possibly a Rottweiler that was chained to a big doghouse in their backyard), and we broke the top part of their fence once or twice. The mother was an old Italian woman and she did not like us young children climbing in her yard, and she would come out through the patio door yelling at us. (She looked like Mrs. Garrett from The Facts of Life, but more Italian and mean, like the chef from the Muppets.)

I bumped into Francesco once before on another construction site in town. The crew was installing concrete curb along a road that was eventually named Michael Douglas Drive. It was not named for the actor but for one of Tony Cimato’s grandchildren (or great grandchildren), as were many other streets being built in the residential neighborhoods in my town. Francesco didn’t recognize me, and I wouldn’t have recognized him if it weren’t for hearing someone call his name. He was the foreman for the curb installation job. Francesco was not on the other site when Marty was threatened with his life, an incident that Marty took much more seriously than I.

After Marty’s complaint was rejected, he told me that he would tell me all of the town’s secrets he knew, an unflattering account from all of his travails, secrets he knew because of his politically powerful family, including how the mob controlled construction in town and how they kept it that way. Marty and I never had the conversation as I was to depart to California, and never return, in a month or so.

I was sitting in my cube when I told my boss that I had passed the EIT as he walked from the reception area to his office, which was adorned with Republican memorabilia, including a photograph of him with then-President Ronald Reagan. My boss stopped and smiled, and said, “Well, that is like taking a shit.” And then he continued with more career advice. “And the PE — that’s like taking an even bigger shit.” He was right.

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Untitled 1980

The Iraq Option

Graduating from college, one always has options, some more enticing than others. I should already issue a correction: Unless your major studies were in the liberal arts and you did not have family connections, one always has options upon graduating from college, some more enticing than others. For me, one option was Iraq.

It was early 2003, and I was about to start the second semester of my graduate studies at the top school in the country for my program, the University of California at Berkeley. I was studying geotechnical engineering, and despite the fact that the economy was on the verge of exploding (in a positive way), engineering companies were hesitant in full-scale blanket hiring.

Enrollment in specialty graduate programs comes in waves. Typically during economic expansions marked by mass hiring, enrollment is low, and during economic recessions, marked by — at the very least — hiring freezes, enrollment is high. Two years after I graduated with a class of 25 (a relative high for the program historically), the school graduated a class of 8. School enrollment, especially voluntary enrollment like in graduate school, is directly related to national and global economic conditions, and it is routinely cyclical. Typically.

Job offers were not easy to come by for my class of twenty-five. When you were able to land an interview, you didn’t tell anyone else, because you were absolutely sure that they wouldn’t be reciprocating the courtesy. It was a fierce battle. Some of my classmates moved from the area chasing jobs. It was also the first time in more than a decade that companies didn’t pour-in through the front doors of the engineering building looking for talent, or that the professors’ phones weren’t off the hook with former colleagues looking for the next rising star, or so this is what our professors told us.

Instead of sorting through multitudes of offers, trading them with classmates like baseball cards, students had to fend for themselves. This led to a stressful last couple of months of school. It was custom for students to have jobs lined up in December, and now lining up a job for June was the most difficult assignment. This also served as a perfect example of free-market capitalism, forcing students to leverage their individual skills and political machinations, and also teaching not to spend too much energy on what may ultimately become a lost opportunity cost.

The invasion of Iraq began in March 2003, but the rumblings concerning the reconstruction, and the jobs that that would require, started much earlier. It was mid-January when I first got wind of the news. I had just returned from Buffalo, which I would not visit again for nearly six years, and my mouth was still sore. I had my wisdom teeth pulled while vacationing at home if only to ensure that the operation was covered by my parents’ insurance.

I was sitting in the computer lounge, surfing the internet for god knows what in the waning days of my final winter break, when a classmate informed that companies were looking to send engineers — hundreds of them — to Iraq to help re-build the country. Bechtel has a long history with the University, and they were one of the premier firms that were gearing up to land in Iraq once the short war was to be declared over. In what was to be the largest reconstruction project in the history of the world, San Francisco-based Bechtel was looking for engineers to send to the Middle East, especially young ones — those without families to care for, those that tend be take a little more risk in personal decision-making. You know, dumb college students. This is where I entered the equation.

The rumored offers were enticing: $200k, tax-free, plus no expenses. Engineers would work, eat and sleep on a campus built by Bechtel (and presumably protected by the U.S. Army, although at that time, this wasn’t a concern since the U.S. would be welcomed with open arms as an occupying force). The deal was to work for two years and return home with $400k in your bank account. I seriously considered this offer. How could any sane person not?

My memories of this potential offer to work in Iraq came rushing back while reading Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. In his memoir, John Perkins labeled large engineering and construction firms as a guiding force behind the corporate push for global empire (for the exclusive benefit of the United States). On more than one occasion, he specifically mentions Bechtel, although Bechtel was not the only engineering firm looking for debt-ridden engineering students to send and re-build the Middle East.

The offer was ultimately not for me. At the time, I doubted my decision to not pursue it further — to at least set-up an interview — since it seemed to be the perfect answer in an effort to pile-up some cash. I had a pretty girlfriend that I wanted to keep. I really enjoyed living in California and didn’t want to leave. And yes, I was scared. Eating in a mess hall with other young engineers would have been fun, but forgoing common sense that this assignment would be in a war-torn country, surrounded by known (and unknown) enemies of the state — of the country that I represent — would have been illogical. I realized this then, and I still realize this now.

I played it safe instead, and took a job locally. It wasn’t the six figures that an Iraq field-trip promised, but I left school with the highest starting salary in my class, and that wasn’t anything to look upon with regret.

Iraq was an option, and not all options are equal. I could have had a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience. I could have been a foreign contractor with a bulls-eye on my back. I could have come home with a pile of cash and an appetite for land. I could have come home in a body-bag. I believe I made the right decision.

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Correspondence

David Fairman (GEI)

GroupWise Messenger Conversation History for David Fairman

Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 12:13:18 PM): 15 mins
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David Fairman (12/31/2008 12:13:46 PM): Meet you downstairs at 12:30…
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 12:13:52 PM): yea
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/15/2009 11:41:48 AM): fairman
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/15/2009 11:41:57 AM): interesado por la puerta
David Fairman (1/15/2009 11:42:00 AM): Wisniewski
David Fairman (1/15/2009 11:42:22 AM): Si, la puerta me llama
David Fairman (1/15/2009 11:42:48 AM): Cuando vayas
David Fairman (1/15/2009 11:43:11 AM): AKA when?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/15/2009 11:43:21 AM): um, noonish
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David Fairman (1/15/2009 11:43:37 AM): Sounds bueno.
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/29/2009 11:43:38 AM): fairman
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:46:16 AM): What’s up
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/29/2009 11:53:39 AM): mehicana
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/29/2009 11:53:45 AM): interesado
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:54:19 AM): Hmmm
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:54:25 AM): What time?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/29/2009 11:54:49 AM): cuando hora es
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:55:21 AM): I’d go in about half an hour… I have a task I want to finish up.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/29/2009 11:55:48 AM): ok
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/29/2009 11:55:51 AM): what about jesus
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/29/2009 11:55:55 AM): is isnt on IM
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:56:38 AM): Justin wants to know where…..
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:56:54 AM): Someplace with less than 5 dead cockroaches?
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:57:04 AM): Rubios?
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:57:44 AM): Ryan wants to know if he’s allowed to go.
David Fairman (1/29/2009 11:57:53 AM): 😉

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GEOtechref

This blog will serve purpose to monitor and provide updates as it relates to the development of GEOtechref, the absolute best reference location on the web for geotechnical engineers. It will also serve as the official support forum.

12/11/2008

Hello world!

I’ve kept GEOtechref on the back-burner for a long time, but I think I’m ready to start developing again. That means more articles, more references, more links, more everything. This blog will track the development progress of the site, and will also serve as the official support forum. Check back here for updates and any new releases.

12/11/2008

Developers Needed

I’m looking for a few good men or women. I need developers with PHP experience. Let me know of any interest in the comments. And remember, this is a dot-org.

12/11/2008

MediaWiki v1.13.2

I’ve upgraded and installed the latest version of MediaWiki — 1.13.2. That means there will undoubtedly be some down-time as I run a few necessary scripts from the shell. The down-time will only affect the editing process and not reading or downloading files or any site navigation.

Let me know in the comments if you are having any particular issues.

12/12/2008

Cavendish

I’ve uploaded the Cavendish skin and installed it as the default. Cavendish is a streamlined skin, and should provide for the best user experience, both for the casual and repeat visitor. If you have an account, you can change your personal skin under My Preferences. Let me know if you have any thoughts — or constructive criticism — on the new (and default) skin in the comments.

12/12/2008

Beta

With the update of MediaWiki and the application of the Cavendish skin (which was on my to-do list for a long while), I’m moving GEOtechref from Alpha status to Beta.

The goals for the Beta version are:

  • expand the library twenty-fold;
  • simplify the end-user experience and make it more efficient; and
  • reduce potential down-time on the backend.

As of right now, my time-table for this Beta version is to last through 2010. It will remain as a fully-accessible website throughout that time, but I do not have plans to rush the development at a frantic and an ultimately unsustainable pace.

Be sure to stay tuned for more updates along the way — including successes, hiccups and failures — with this blog.

For posterity, here is a screen-shot from Alpha, which lasted nearly 18 months…

geotechref-alpha

12/17/2008

Categories

I started a massive re-organization of the site today using the Category tool within MediaWiki. This will help users find the content they are looking for without users doing a search (although a search is the most effective method). This is the growing list of categories.

The navigation panel on the left-hand side now includes an Index. I am working on which of the principal categories should be included in this list. Obviously I will need to settle on only a few at some point. A link to all categories (“Entire Index”) is at the bottom and will probably remain.

Some categories will also include sub-categories (Textbooks, for example). I do not want to have the categories and subcategories become too deep and nested (and cumbersome), however, which may result in the categories becoming counter-productive, both for creating and editing pages and reading and navigating the site.

To categorize an article, add this code to the end of the page…

[[Category:NAME|SORT]]

12/18/2008

Markup Validation

One thing that I strive to keep-up is the site’s validation. It may not be the most important aspect to the user, but on the back-end, it may mean the difference of items not rendering properly on certain pages in certain browsers. I want GEOtechref to be compatible with all browsers, and markup validation is the first step.

I checked the site’s main page with the W3C’s markup validation service and GEOtechref was found to be XHTML 1.0 Transitional.

As a parting gift, W3C offers a banner…

Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional

It’s the thought that counts.

02/26/2009

New Partition

I have moved both the wiki and this blog to a new partition on the server. The blog move — obviously — was without incident. The wiki — on the other hand — not so much. I will try to have this resolved as soon as possible. In the mean time, please refer to you hard-copy library for guidance.

The reason for the move was for more personal than practical reasons. The behavior of the site will not change (once everything is sorted out, that is).

UPDATE: The wiki is back up. Down-time lasted roughly one hour.

08/06/2009

MediaWiki v1.15.1

Late yesterday afternoon, I upgraded and installed the latest version of MediaWiki — 1.15.1. The downtime was minimal, in fact, non-existent, but that doesn’t mean that something will not arise (something always does). Let me know in the comments if you are having any particular issues.

Correspondence

Kyaw Htoo (GEI)

GroupWise Messenger Conversation History for Kyaw Htoo x2936

Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/9/2008 3:33:18 PM): sac server is slooooow
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/9/2008 3:34:45 PM): moving up folder — even one — minute or two response
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/9/2008 3:35:21 PM): “searching for items” — 1 minute
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 12:20:03 PM): so slow
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Kyaw Htoo (10/10/2008 1:31:23 PM): Hi Jeff
Kyaw Htoo (10/10/2008 1:31:39 PM): are you in Sac or Oakland?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 1:44:10 PM): OAK
Kyaw Htoo (10/10/2008 1:46:04 PM): i have noticed some Internet slowness. We are working on a new network provider to improve our inter-office and Internet access.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 1:46:20 PM): its slow connecting to SAC
Kyaw Htoo (10/10/2008 1:47:05 PM): It’s due to some of the Sac users caching their mailboxes because of corruptions from yesterday
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 1:48:46 PM): why dont we use google apps
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 1:49:02 PM): just a joke
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Kyaw Htoo (10/10/2008 1:53:42 PM): Unfortunately, we are working on contractual issues with AT&T before we can implement the new faster network with another provider. All we can ask anyone is to bare with us… We feel your pain too.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 1:54:12 PM): haha
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 4:22:22 PM): i might as well give up
Kyaw Htoo (10/10/2008 4:22:50 PM): What are you trying to transfer?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 4:24:35 PM): i’m not
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 4:24:40 PM): i’m tryong to open a folder
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 4:24:45 PM): *trying
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/10/2008 4:29:52 PM): even better — i;m trying to close an excel file (size = 50k)
Kyaw Htoo (10/10/2008 4:30:42 PM): We need to talk to a person in Sac. that will free up some bandwidth
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:43:21 AM): hey
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:43:27 AM): i have a random question
Kyaw Htoo (10/14/2008 11:43:29 AM): Hi
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:43:32 AM): maybe you can help with
Kyaw Htoo (10/14/2008 11:43:32 AM): Sure
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:43:45 AM): If I have an external hard-drive that I use with my PC
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:43:58 AM): Can I connect it to a Mac and still see the files?
Kyaw Htoo (10/14/2008 11:44:17 AM): Yes, that should work
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:44:39 AM): so the information on the external hard-drive should be compatible with either PC or MAC
Kyaw Htoo (10/14/2008 11:44:45 AM): but Mac see files association different than a PC
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:44:52 AM): I won’t need to “re-format” the drive?
Kyaw Htoo (10/14/2008 11:45:04 AM): If the applications can read the PC files
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:45:14 AM): yea, say JPG or MOV
Kyaw Htoo (10/14/2008 11:45:26 AM): that should be fine
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:45:30 AM): cool
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/14/2008 11:45:34 AM): thank you
Kyaw Htoo (10/14/2008 11:45:39 AM): Welcome
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/16/2008 10:57:26 AM): hey
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/16/2008 10:57:35 AM): i just sent you an email from my personal email
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/16/2008 10:57:47 AM): it is a screen capture of my wireless router settings
Kyaw Htoo (10/16/2008 10:58:22 AM): We are having email issues. may not receive it fro a few minutes. I will take a look
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/16/2008 10:58:29 AM): ok
Jeffrey Wisniewski (10/16/2008 10:58:31 AM): thank you
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (11/7/2008 2:04:02 PM): hey kyaw, thanks for calling back last night
Jeffrey Wisniewski (11/7/2008 2:04:07 PM): i ended up fixing the issue
Jeffrey Wisniewski (11/7/2008 2:04:18 PM): it was my symantec notron firewall
Jeffrey Wisniewski (11/7/2008 2:04:45 PM): thanks again for all your help
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Kyaw Htoo (11/7/2008 2:06:18 PM): I’m glad that your access issue was resolved. Now you may need a larger external drive to use as a file server
Jeffrey Wisniewski (11/7/2008 2:06:47 PM): yea, with TB going for $120
Kyaw Htoo (11/7/2008 2:07:33 PM): i have one myself that I bought last summer for slightly more. I’m using it to store my DVD collection to play on my TV
Jeffrey Wisniewski (11/7/2008 2:08:00 PM): good idea
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/18/2008 1:16:13 PM): sorry, what was that called again?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/18/2008 1:16:16 PM): dvd …
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/18/2008 1:16:23 PM): (i have horrible memory)
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/18/2008 1:16:26 PM): short-term
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/18/2008 1:18:26 PM): oh i got it, fab
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Kyaw Htoo (12/18/2008 1:18:36 PM): DVDFAB
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/18/2008 1:18:43 PM): thanks
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:04:48 AM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:05:47 AM): Hi
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:05:52 AM): i was wondering
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:05:59 AM): if i could get excel 2003 re-installed
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:06:05 AM): Excel 2007 sucks
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:08:38 AM): I will have to discuss with the rest of IT because having both versions of office installed on a single machine causes issue with both software
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:08:53 AM): all i need ix excel
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:09:01 AM): 80% of all GEI have been moved to Office 2007
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:09:01 AM): i’m fine w/ outlook, word, etc
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:09:12 AM): has anyone complained aboput new Excel
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:09:19 AM): it is v. difficult to work with
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:09:55 AM): only one issues so far is opening attachments from email brings up a blank excel
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:10:03 AM): there is a quick fix for that
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:10:09 AM): has boston or sac switched?
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:10:50 AM): Boston and Sac are the laggers… They should be done by middle of next month
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:11:10 AM): i think we’ll see a swell of Excel complaints after that
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:11:16 AM): it is not well-engineered
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:11:20 AM): many finiccy bugs
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:12:03 AM): are they bugs or just finicky?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:12:20 AM): not bugs, but just poor design
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:12:25 AM): ah
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:12:28 AM): very rough to get used to
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:12:37 AM): some make no sense whatsoever
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:12:42 AM): I do understand that
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:12:44 AM): limited right-click options on chart axes
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:12:50 AM): etc
Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:14:11 AM): I will see what can be done
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:14:19 AM): thanks
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:14:27 AM): i’m working at 1/4 speed with it
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:14:41 AM): it is a much more steep learning curve than WORD
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:14:50 AM): probably cause it does so many mor ethings
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Kyaw Htoo (1/28/2009 11:18:45 AM): Yes, there is a steep learning curve with Office 2007 especially for people who are very experienced with 2003
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:18:55 AM): Word is fine
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:19:00 AM): it is Excel
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/28/2009 11:19:05 AM): Outlook is easy
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (2/6/2009 2:02:39 PM): hey
Kyaw Htoo (2/6/2009 2:02:46 PM): Hey
Kyaw Htoo (2/6/2009 2:02:49 PM): Hey
Kyaw Htoo (2/6/2009 2:02:54 PM): Hey
Kyaw Htoo (2/6/2009 2:03:01 PM): that was wierd
Jeffrey Wisniewski (2/6/2009 2:03:19 PM): haha
Jeffrey Wisniewski (2/6/2009 2:03:34 PM): do you know the framework behind the new Intranet>
Jeffrey Wisniewski (2/6/2009 2:03:36 PM): ?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (2/6/2009 2:03:47 PM): it is not joomla is it?
Kyaw Htoo (2/6/2009 2:07:28 PM): It’s close. It’s Plone
Kyaw Htoo (2/6/2009 2:08:09 PM): Most of the content management engines are a derviations of Joomla
Jeffrey Wisniewski (2/6/2009 2:15:11 PM): cool
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:34:18 AM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo (3/2/2009 11:34:43 AM): Hi
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:34:50 AM): i had a quick question on Sophos
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:34:58 AM): the firewall
Kyaw Htoo (3/2/2009 11:35:38 AM): ok
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:35:52 AM): i have Dropbox installed on an external drive
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:36:09 AM): and everytime I connect, I need to configure the Sophos Firewall client
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:36:13 AM): to allaow it, etc.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:36:16 AM): *allow
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:36:22 AM): and sometimes, more than once
Kyaw Htoo (3/2/2009 11:36:37 AM): there are several alow options
Kyaw Htoo (3/2/2009 11:36:54 AM): most likely you are choosing allow once
Kyaw Htoo (3/2/2009 11:37:18 AM): some program have multiple connectors
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:37:53 AM): ok
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/2/2009 11:37:57 AM): i’ll take a further look
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/9/2009 1:28:17 PM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo (3/9/2009 1:28:25 PM): Hey Jeff
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/9/2009 1:28:37 PM): groupwise calendar and Outlook calendar do not mix
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/9/2009 1:28:47 PM): i tried to hit Accept to an invite from Sarah, and nothing
Kyaw Htoo (3/9/2009 1:30:32 PM): There is an issue with invitations. I usually have to accept from groupwise
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/9/2009 1:30:42 PM): ok
Kyaw Htoo (3/9/2009 1:31:04 PM): We haven’t had time to look into that problem yet
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/9/2009 1:31:31 PM): ok
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/9/2009 1:31:33 PM): no prb
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:48:56 PM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:49:04 PM): Hey Jeff
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:49:54 PM): do you know how i could run a windows program on a mac
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:50:00 PM): (for free, or close)
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:54:21 PM): The ones that I’m familiar with are OS emulatoers
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:54:31 PM): To run windows on a mac
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:54:52 PM): ok, what i’m seeing is vmware fusion, etc.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:55:07 PM): the same?
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:55:20 PM): There are several
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:55:24 PM): Virtual PC is one
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:55:36 PM): but i believe that costs a couple hundred dollars
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:55:38 PM): You migth be able to use Wine
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:55:49 PM): do i need to install windows on top of that?
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:55:55 PM): Wine allows Windows application to run on Linux
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:55:57 PM): or does the emularot include windows
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:56:03 PM): *emulator
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:56:14 PM): Wine should just run the app
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:56:32 PM): so i need to install windows too
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:56:33 PM): the other ones are emulators that you will need to install Windows first
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:56:48 PM): oh my
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:56:52 PM): thank you!
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:56:58 PM): Look at WineHQ
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 2:57:05 PM): ww.winehq.org
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 2:57:39 PM): thank you
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Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 3:24:17 PM): This Darwine should be tiger compatible
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 3:24:19 PM): http://www.kronenberg.org/download.php?download=http://darwine.good-day.net/Darwine-x86-1.0.1.dmg&filename=Darwine-x86-1.0.1.dmg&project=Darwine&sponsorName=Good-Day%20Inc.&sponsorURL=www.good-day.co.jp
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 3:24:23 PM): it’s a dmg file
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/17/2009 3:24:38 PM): thank you!
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 3:26:59 PM): here is the latest verion but not stable http://www.kronenberg.org/download.php?download=http://darwine.good-day.net/Darwine-x86-1.1.9.dmg&filename=Darwine-x86-1.1.9.dmg&project=Darwine&sponsorName=Good-Day Inc.&sponsorURL=www.good-day.co.jp
Kyaw Htoo (3/17/2009 3:27:50 PM): looks like some people are playing First Person PC Shooter games the lastest Darwine/Wine
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:39:51 AM): hey check out this deal
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:39:54 AM): http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=320-7345&cs=04&c=us&l=en
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:40:01 AM): $209 for 24″ HD monitor
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:43:46 AM): it’s pretty good for the price
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:44:02 AM): could this replace a TV, since it has HDMI inputs?
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:44:47 AM): you have to read the review on that…you will still need speaks and such
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:45:01 AM): oh yea, speakers
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:45:15 AM): you are using a cable box or a sattelite receiver?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:45:24 AM): neither right now
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:45:32 AM): but i was thinking of the Netflix Roku box
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:45:38 AM): which has HDMI support
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:46:11 AM): you will need a stereo system for the sound
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:46:46 AM): i forgot
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:47:26 AM): you can just use some nice computer speaker plugged into the Netflix box
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:49:25 AM): I just got a Samsung T260HD last weekend
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:49:35 AM): http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=computersperipherals&type=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS24TDNSUV/ZA
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:49:40 AM): i don’t think the netflix box includes computer speaker audio…
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:49:41 AM): HDMI – Audio and Video
Component Video (Red, Green, Blue cables)
S-Video (Black cable)
Composite (Yellow cable)
Optical Audio (Black cable)
Stereo Audio (Red, White cables)
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:49:41 AM): it has an HD tuner
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:50:26 AM): you will need a stereo system to decode the audio from the HDMI
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:50:49 AM): ok
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:50:53 AM): you just need an adapter for the Stereo Audio
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:51:04 AM): to a computer speaker
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:51:17 AM): same with the Samsung?
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:51:30 AM): the Samsun has speakers built in
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/30/2009 10:51:37 AM): how does it sound?
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:51:44 AM): it’s a HDTV as well as being a computer monitor
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:52:21 AM): the sound is pretty good but I’m attaching it to my computer and will also have the sounds going through the computer
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:52:58 AM): the sound from the built-in speakers are pretty good by it’s own
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:54:38 AM): unfortunately, the Samsung does cost about twice as much
Kyaw Htoo (3/30/2009 10:55:15 AM): I should talk to you about my media center setup
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/31/2009 11:11:15 AM): http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Touch-T220HD-22-inch-Monitor/dp/tech-data/B0019HGTLC/ref=de_a_smtd
Kyaw Htoo (3/31/2009 11:12:24 AM): also check prices on www.newegg.com and www.tigerdirect.com
Kyaw Htoo (3/31/2009 11:13:17 AM): Frys.com has it for $297.99 and can be picked up at the store
Jeffrey Wisniewski (3/31/2009 11:17:06 AM): this is the one you got but smaller, right?
Kyaw Htoo (3/31/2009 11:17:20 AM): yes
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Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:20:13 PM): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236053&nm_mc=AFC-DealNews&cm_mmc=AFC-DealNews-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA
Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:20:21 PM): it have built in speakers
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/1/2009 1:20:45 PM): Avus?
Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:20:54 PM): ASUS
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/1/2009 1:21:17 PM): yea
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/1/2009 1:21:26 PM): are they legit
Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:22:02 PM): Yes, they a computer manufacturer who has been around for a very long time
Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:22:13 PM): Thaiwanese
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/1/2009 1:22:38 PM): with a history of good products?
Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:22:55 PM): Yes, I have used their motherboards for a very long time
Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:23:48 PM): Only $179.99
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/1/2009 1:26:53 PM): yea, that is nuts
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Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:32:37 PM): Almost make me want to buy another monitor but I don’t need one
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Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:48:24 PM): Here is a new one 24 inches with speaker
Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:48:25 PM): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009167
Kyaw Htoo (4/1/2009 1:48:34 PM): $269.99
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/1/2009 1:48:57 PM): Acer is alright
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/1/2009 1:49:03 PM): I used to have an Extensa
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/3/2009 9:57:49 AM): http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/hulu-begins-encrypting-html-content-to-thwart-non-browser-apps/
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/9/2009 4:47:45 PM): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nsPE9rxndY
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/15/2009 11:23:52 AM): this what my host told me: “We have some data backed up for our
customers in our data volumes, however like the snapshot directory, it is
not entirely guaranteed. Also, we do not authorize our customers to use
their disk storage for storing files for personal storage. All content
must be stored for your website’s purposes”
Kyaw Htoo (4/15/2009 11:56:39 AM): Kyaw Htoo logged out at 11:56:39 AM.
Kyaw Htoo (4/15/2009 12:14:08 PM): Kyaw Htoo logged in at 12:14:08 PM.
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/15/2009 2:46:50 PM): hey kyaw
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/15/2009 2:47:04 PM): do you know/remember the cost per sq. ft. for this space?
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/16/2009 2:25:28 PM): hey kyaw
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/16/2009 2:27:32 PM): are there GEI mousepads?
Kyaw Htoo (4/16/2009 2:29:23 PM): Not that I know of
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/17/2009 2:40:20 PM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo (4/17/2009 2:40:27 PM): Hey
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/17/2009 2:40:34 PM): do you know the shortcut for add to favorites on IE
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/17/2009 2:40:38 PM): ctrl + ?
Kyaw Htoo (4/17/2009 2:41:19 PM): http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/attachment/715071.ashx
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/17/2009 2:41:40 PM): thnks
Kyaw Htoo (4/17/2009 2:43:17 PM): welcome
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Kyaw Htoo (4/21/2009 2:25:46 PM): Here’s one for you http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/21/caption-contest-its-deadbeat-tastic/
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/21/2009 2:29:05 PM): that is funny
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/21/2009 3:18:17 PM): hey, what is SATA II?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/21/2009 3:18:21 PM): is that okay?
Kyaw Htoo (4/21/2009 3:18:51 PM): Sata II is alittle faster than Sata
Kyaw Htoo (4/21/2009 3:19:08 PM): Sata II hard drive with work with Sata computers
Kyaw Htoo (4/21/2009 3:19:20 PM): and vice versa
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/21/2009 3:20:01 PM): cool
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/21/2009 3:20:58 PM): what does Bulk/OEM mean?
Kyaw Htoo (4/21/2009 3:21:53 PM): It means that they do not come in their own seperate packages
Kyaw Htoo (4/21/2009 3:22:29 PM): like adozen eggs
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/21/2009 3:22:57 PM): will i need moutning hardware and cables?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/21/2009 3:23:01 PM): that is one comment?
Kyaw Htoo (4/21/2009 3:23:56 PM): it should come with all the cables you need except for the HDMI and other cables that you may need to connect to the TV
Kyaw Htoo (4/21/2009 3:24:28 PM): Probably the same for the audio cable
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/22/2009 10:25:45 AM): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000C4DX1/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
Kyaw Htoo (4/22/2009 10:28:58 AM): That looks pretty good. You just have to read the reviews
Kyaw Htoo (4/22/2009 2:31:01 PM): Kyaw Htoo logged out at 2:31:01 PM.
Kyaw Htoo (4/22/2009 2:31:21 PM): Kyaw Htoo logged in at 2:31:21 PM.
Kyaw Htoo (4/22/2009 2:39:40 PM): Kyaw Htoo logged out at 2:39:40 PM.
Kyaw Htoo (4/22/2009 2:40:15 PM): Kyaw Htoo logged in at 2:40:15 PM.
Kyaw Htoo (4/22/2009 3:52:19 PM): https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RadeonDriver
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/22/2009 5:02:43 PM): http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-WinTV-HVR-950Q-Personal-Recorder-Control/dp/B001DEYVXO/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1240444756&sr=8-1
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/22/2009 5:02:48 PM): what about this?
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/28/2009 10:54:11 AM): http://www.deviceguru.com/boxee-adds-netflix-movie-downloads/
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Kyaw Htoo (4/28/2009 10:54:52 AM): Download! that’s nice
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/28/2009 10:57:03 AM): yea, hopefully it works, once i figure out how boxee works
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/28/2009 10:57:34 AM): it supposed to look like this…
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/28/2009 10:57:35 AM): http://blog.boxee.tv/2008/12/04/boxee/
Kyaw Htoo (4/28/2009 10:57:55 AM): pretty nice
Kyaw Htoo (4/28/2009 10:58:06 AM): I will try it out on the laptop when I have the chance
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/29/2009 9:27:30 AM): hey kyaw
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/29/2009 9:27:36 AM): will you be in today?
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Kyaw Htoo (4/29/2009 9:49:36 AM): Yes, just been on phone calls. I should be there in about 20 minutes
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/29/2009 10:27:12 AM): http://forum.boxee.tv/showthread.php?p=48281
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/29/2009 4:02:05 PM): my email sent, it took three tries and some time (with Outlook)
Kyaw Htoo (4/29/2009 4:04:13 PM): It might just be a Outlook / Groupwise compatibilty issue
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/29/2009 4:04:41 PM): yea, i’ve actually had a few slow sends today sending attachments, but this was the biggest one
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/5/2009 3:26:30 PM): hey kyaw
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/5/2009 3:26:40 PM): what should i enter as Name and Organization
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/5/2009 3:26:45 PM): for OmniPage install?
Kyaw Htoo (5/5/2009 3:26:59 PM): GEI Consultants
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/5/2009 3:27:05 PM): for name?
Kyaw Htoo (5/5/2009 3:27:11 PM): yes for both
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/5/2009 3:27:13 PM): ok
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/5/2009 3:27:14 PM): thanks
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/6/2009 11:30:31 AM): 24″ LCD HDTV Samsung $305
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/6/2009 11:30:32 AM): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001AYGDCE/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
Kyaw Htoo (5/6/2009 11:30:47 AM): That is a good price
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/11/2009 10:06:53 AM): hey kyaw
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/11/2009 10:06:59 AM): could you throw in disc 7?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (5/11/2009 10:07:01 AM): Hey jeff
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (5/11/2009 10:07:47 AM): done
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/11/2009 10:08:20 AM): have you seen this?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/11/2009 10:08:21 AM): http://moxi.com/us/home.html
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/12/2009 9:18:47 AM): http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30686493/
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/4/2009 3:23:18 PM): Her’s one for you http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/1205629515.html
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/5/2009 2:52:33 PM): hey
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/5/2009 2:52:42 PM): what does it mean if a camera records “AVCHD Lite HD”
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/5/2009 2:52:44 PM): Hiya
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/5/2009 2:53:04 PM): don’t know
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/5/2009 2:53:14 PM): probably low res HD
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/15/2009 3:31:02 PM): If you really want to get scarred then watch eagle eye
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/15/2009 3:34:53 PM): it’s in my queue; i’ll move it up
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/15/2009 3:36:28 PM): Do you know that if you have Wireless in your home that the FCC can enter your house without any warrant to take a look at your system
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/15/2009 3:36:55 PM): it’s an old law for pirate radio stations
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/15/2009 3:47:15 PM): i should stop running my priate radio station over my wireless then
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/15/2009 3:47:38 PM): lol
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 9:46:29 AM): hey, so where are the emails saved when they are in teh Archive Folder on Outlook?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/17/2009 9:46:48 AM): on your hard drvie
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/17/2009 9:46:50 AM): drive
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 9:47:01 AM): Can I change that?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 9:47:05 AM): To the server, e.g.
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/17/2009 9:52:15 AM): Yes
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/17/2009 9:52:30 AM): you have to move the file and reassociate it
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/17/2009 9:52:49 AM): you have to exit Outlook first
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 9:52:58 AM): ok
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 9:54:06 AM): hey what is the short name for the Denver server? densrv?
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 11:43:11 AM): this is that phone I was talking about yesterday
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 11:43:14 AM): the jitterbug
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 11:43:15 AM): http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/updated-jitterbug-is-a-comfy-cardigan-of-a-phone/
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/17/2009 12:29:13 PM): yes, I have seen that. I hope that I never need one of those when I’m older.
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 4:19:31 PM): hey
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/17/2009 4:20:44 PM): yes
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 4:21:04 PM): could you show me how to change my archiving location?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/17/2009 4:21:28 PM): after I finish up this report
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2009 4:21:35 PM): thats cool
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/24/2009 10:18:54 AM): hey
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/24/2009 10:19:12 AM): http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/23/vizio-to-launch-the-most-internet-connected-hdtvs-later-this-year/
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/24/2009 10:19:16 AM): pretty cool
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/24/2009 10:23:14 AM): I read that early thsi morning. I also read that Boxee is coming out on WIndows
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/24/2009 10:23:27 AM): or out on Windows
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:42:41 PM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/30/2009 1:42:47 PM): Hey jeff
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:43:02 PM): is there a way to roll back my IE
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:43:06 PM): i have 8 installed
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:43:10 PM): but it sucks
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:43:14 PM): 7 sucks too
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/30/2009 1:43:15 PM): I know
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:43:21 PM): but i think it is better than 8
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/30/2009 1:43:24 PM): 7 works better than 8
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:43:30 PM): i tried to install 7
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:43:42 PM): but it said “you cannot because you already ahve newer version”
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/30/2009 1:44:33 PM): you have to uninstall 8 first
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:44:40 PM): oh boy
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/30/2009 1:44:47 PM): IT does not recommend 8 for now
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:44:51 PM): isn’t that going to destroy my Windows
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/30/2009 1:45:02 PM): but we don’t have a way of preventing people from installing it
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/30/2009 1:45:16 PM): ie 8 is made to be removed
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:45:16 PM): yes, i got prompted months ago, so upgraded
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:46:29 PM): how do you remove it?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (6/30/2009 1:47:09 PM): go to Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove programs
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/30/2009 1:47:13 PM): ok
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (7/2/2009 4:26:36 PM): http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/06/consumer-reports-review-honda-insight-hybrid.php
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/2/2009 4:30:00 PM): wow
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/2/2009 4:30:18 PM): i like the utility of a fit
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/2/2009 4:30:28 PM): hatchback
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/2/2009 4:30:52 PM): this may be like the original iphone
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/2/2009 4:30:59 PM): thefirst model is never good
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (7/2/2009 4:31:06 PM): This is the first year so they can make the improvements needed to make it a much better car
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/13/2009 10:58:00 AM): in order to connect to Sac servers — today — I will need to sign-in as well to Novell?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (7/13/2009 10:58:18 AM): yes
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/16/2009 4:55:42 PM): hey kyaw
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/16/2009 4:55:48 PM): you got to check this out
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (7/16/2009 4:55:56 PM): what is it?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/16/2009 4:56:07 PM): my mapping of the antenna towers
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (7/16/2009 4:56:37 PM): ok
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:19:44 PM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:19:52 PM): Hey Jeff
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:20:17 PM): are you done with the switch to widnows?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:20:50 PM): when will you be back in Oak?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:21:07 PM): I will be in the office tomorrow
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:21:17 PM): cool
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:21:20 PM): No, we are not done with the switch to Windows from the Novell servers
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:21:29 PM): how was dc?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:21:32 PM): several offices to go
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:21:38 PM): hot and muggy
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:21:44 PM): sounds nice
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:21:57 PM): lol
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:22:01 PM): How are things?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:23:45 PM): goog
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:23:47 PM): good
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:23:57 PM): i installed the antenna on my roof
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:24:01 PM): but only get nine channels
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:24:10 PM): i may need to get an extension rod
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:24:28 PM): i didn’t attach it to the chimney
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:24:33 PM): Did you get ABC and NBC?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:24:35 PM): although maybe that would have worked better
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:24:41 PM): not yet
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:25:07 PM): i’m getting CBS, and KQED, but not Fox, although they are all on Sutro
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:25:12 PM): UHF
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:25:28 PM): ABC, NBC are VHF and may need separate antenna
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:25:36 PM): but now i need to get Fox first
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:25:44 PM): confused, and scared
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:27:43 PM): maybe a booster will fix your problem
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:28:00 PM): yea, I have to study the matter further
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:29:17 PM): “Antenna Amplifiers will perform best when connected properly. Remember an amplifier cannot create a signal. It will help over come the loss caused from cable runs and splitters.”
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:29:49 PM): i wonder if that is the issue
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:30:02 PM): but when i helf up the antenna a couple weeks ago, i got 19 channels
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:30:07 PM): *held
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:30:13 PM): now only nine
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:30:20 PM): something may be blocking the view
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:30:37 PM): the amplifier/booster may help me get ABC/NBC though
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:30:44 PM): or it’s not high enough
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:30:49 PM): i wished radio shcak was helpful
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:31:09 PM): did you instal it in the same place where you were holding it?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:31:45 PM): very close
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:31:55 PM): same height within 6-12 inches
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:33:28 PM): you may need more height
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:33:36 PM): add couple of feet
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/4/2009 4:33:39 PM): yea, i was thinking of getting an extension rod
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/4/2009 4:49:28 PM): cool
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:05:31 AM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/10/2009 10:05:39 AM): Hi
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:05:49 AM): how do we connect to Sac now?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:05:56 AM): not through Novell, right?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/10/2009 10:06:18 AM): Yes, Novell is out
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:06:54 AM): so, if i have rights, i;m freet to roam?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:07:03 AM): what is the name of the server, not sacsrv
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/10/2009 10:07:11 AM): sac1v-fs01
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 1:44:11 PM): what is up with srever?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 1:44:43 PM): sorry, I had to change something on the server… it’s almost done now
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:39:34 PM): what do you think of this?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:39:36 PM): http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-XE102GNA-Wall-Plugged-Enet-Exte/dp/B000ERAIQ0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250026571&sr=1-4
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:47:10 PM): that should work, you just need to read the review on it. You have to be aware that it’s 14 mbps network speed.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:47:23 PM): is that low?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:47:33 PM): for file transfer it is
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:47:54 PM): but for Skype it shold be fine
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:47:59 PM): interesting that it transmits through electricity lines
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:48:21 PM): looking to dset-up online gmaing for my ps2
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:48:27 PM): *set-up
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:48:30 PM): *gaming
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:48:32 PM): it needs to have some type of security between the 2 devices
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:48:49 PM): if not then your neighbors are see your network
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:49:12 PM): it should be more than good enough for online gaming
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:49:18 PM): but this isn;t wireless at all
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:49:25 PM): it is hard wired
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:49:35 PM): ethernet in — electricity lines — ethernet out
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:49:51 PM): yes but your electrical wires are connected to the power lines and so is your neighbor
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:49:59 PM): oh shit
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:50:36 PM): as long as it has built-in security then you are fine
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:52:08 PM): In order to enable encryption, you need a computer with Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98.
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:52:21 PM): this model does not have security built-in
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:52:24 PM): what about Ubuntu
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:52:24 PM): wide open
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:53:02 PM): this can give your neighorhood access to your network and your internet
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 2:53:16 PM): you have to read the reviews
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 2:53:30 PM): thanks
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 3:23:18 PM): let me know when you have a minute
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/11/2009 3:24:38 PM): I will in about 5
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 3:24:44 PM): cool
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 3:24:50 PM): i will collect my thoughts
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/11/2009 4:27:36 PM): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001AGM2VI/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 10:19:32 AM): i think i have only Cat5 wiring in my house
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 10:20:07 AM): found this online…
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 10:20:08 AM): If the Category 5 system was properly installed, upgrading to 100 Mbps should not be a problem. Category 5 cable may even be able to run Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps), however Category 5e is recommended for speeds above 100 Mbps.
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 10:25:02 AM): for short run CAT 5 should work
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 10:25:10 AM): if there are no interference
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 11:24:38 AM): eureka
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 11:24:39 AM): http://www.sellntell.com/find_htm/pb.htm?action=item&SK=303
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 11:24:50 AM): Los Gatos
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 11:26:35 AM): just make sure that it’s compatible with your face place
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 11:26:38 AM): plate
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 11:29:52 AM): i don’t think Home Depot will carry these
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 11:32:43 AM): radio shack probably does though
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 11:37:05 AM): or you can just buy it from the web site. Probably the shipping will cost more then the part
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 11:37:31 AM): Kyaw Htoo x2936 logged out at 11:37:31 AM.
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 12:30:55 PM): hey kyaw
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 12:31:10 PM): let me know when you are free, i have a few more questions
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 12:31:18 PM): before i dig in too dep i can’t fix it
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 12:31:22 PM): *deep
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 12:31:51 PM): ok
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 12:32:01 PM): you want to take a lunch break
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 12:32:17 PM): i’ve already eaten, but i can tag along
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 12:32:58 PM): Sure, I’ll just grab something at Subway
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 12:33:37 PM): sounds good
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 12:38:39 PM): apple tv is not gigabit
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:26:23 PM): check out this router, comes w/ usb port
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:26:25 PM): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000LIFB7S/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 4:36:02 PM): Gigabit ports too for a good price
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:36:54 PM): do most routers need to be setup with a PC/Windows?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 4:37:29 PM): no just a web browser
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 4:37:42 PM): don’t ever install the software that comes with the routers
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:37:44 PM): ok, as long as I use the web interface
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:37:54 PM): learned that the hard way with my linksys 54
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:50:00 PM): are there routers that upgrade themselves automatically?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 4:50:11 PM): no
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:50:24 PM): this d-link says
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:50:26 PM): Automatic Firmware Update Notification
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 4:50:30 PM): You don’t want them to
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:50:53 PM): so i get an email, or some sort of notice
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:51:02 PM): butthen I use the web interface to upgrade
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:51:09 PM): *but then
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 4:54:46 PM): there might be a update that you can sign up with the manufacturer
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/12/2009 4:54:52 PM): some do it and others don’t
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/12/2009 4:54:56 PM): oh
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/17/2009 4:38:44 PM): hey kyaw
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/17/2009 4:38:55 PM): HEy
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/17/2009 4:39:02 PM): will all wireless keyboards and mice be Ubuntu compl;iant?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/17/2009 4:39:32 PM): no, you will have to look that up
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/17/2009 4:39:46 PM): thanks, that changes things a bit
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/17/2009 5:11:41 PM): http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10311118-56.html
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 10:24:34 AM): can i install MacOS on my PC?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 10:33:33 AM): maybe
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 10:33:47 AM): looks shady
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 10:33:59 AM): it does install on some systems
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 10:34:04 AM): but not all
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:01:12 PM): re: nas
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:01:17 PM): this may simplify things
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:01:20 PM): http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Network-Attached-WDH1NC10000N/dp/B001RB1QWW/ref=pd_cp_e_1
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:01:37 PM): forget about usb at the router, add a gigabit switch.
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:03:16 PM): can we add another hard drive to it?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:03:24 PM): yes, via usb
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:04:19 PM): I wonder if you can just add another hard drive by opening it up
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:04:29 PM): probably not
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:05:36 PM): the funny thing is, by the time you start adding up these things, the apple time capsule (1 TB, wireless N, 3-port gigabit switch) for $299 is not that bad. it also has a usb port.
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:08:55 PM): I did say that the Apple one was $50 over priced
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:09:00 PM): but close
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:09:05 PM): yea, right on
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:09:11 PM): gadgets aren’t cheap
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:09:26 PM): tomorrow they’ll be
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:09:51 PM): tomorrow will never come if you keep waiting for tomorrow
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:10:42 PM): That reminds me. I need to call Dell support to replace a shattered laptop monitor
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:11:06 PM): Lorraine dropped her laptop while sitting in bed to teh floor
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:12:15 PM): You are making me want to do more work at home
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:12:20 PM): haha
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:12:32 PM): it never ends
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:14:37 PM): Maxtor has a NAS with 2 USB connectors
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:14:38 PM): http://cnettv.cnet.com/maxtor-shared-storage-plus/9742-1_53-18696.html?tag=mncol
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:16:03 PM): mar 2006
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:16:06 PM): dated
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:16:30 PM): is maxtor good?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:21:44 PM): http://www.buffalotech.com/products/network-storage/linkstation/linkstation-quad/ this one can hold up to 8 TB of data
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:21:57 PM): haha,i was just going to send you that
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:22:08 PM): the price is steep
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:22:17 PM): and it does have USB
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:22:22 PM): (on top of the 8 TB)
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:22:36 PM): great for a thumb drive
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:23:00 PM): holds 8,002 GB with a 2gb thumb drive
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:24:54 PM): if you can get it without drives the it should be alot cheaper and buy drive online for a cheaper price
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:25:28 PM): seems to solv the USB at router issue — going full-bor NAS
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:25:32 PM): *full-bore
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:26:08 PM): which is what drobo is
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:26:09 PM): http://www.drobo.com/products/drobo.php
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:26:22 PM): i mentioned that yestreday (maybe)
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:27:27 PM): it look kinda the same as the Buffalo
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:27:49 PM): drobo is more user friendly
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:28:14 PM): http://www.amazon.com/Data-Robotics-DR04DD10-FireWire-Automated/dp/B001CZ9ZEE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250634483&sr=1-1
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:28:56 PM): except drobo is not networked
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:29:04 PM): but DroboShare is
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:30:32 PM): it is an NAS adapter for Drobo, I believe
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:30:32 PM): http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/14/droboshare-drobo-nas-mini-review/
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:31:34 PM): you are still stuck at USB 2.0 speeds
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:31:54 PM): or Firewire 800
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:32:21 PM): it’s only USB 2.0
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:33:15 PM): nice but not quite there
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 3:33:24 PM): exactly
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 3:35:49 PM): http://www.amazon.com/HP-EX485-MediaSmart-Home-Server/dp/tech-data/B001OI2ZG4/ref=de_a_smtd this might work
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:06:12 PM): http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=667 $499 and you can add up to 4 hard drives
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:06:47 PM): that is funny
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:06:48 PM): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136307
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:07:16 PM): not sure about RAID 0, 1, 5
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:07:42 PM): Drobo can be built dynamically, which I guess is a plus, different sized drives ok
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:08:01 PM): nice that comes with 2 TB of space for $499
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:08:45 PM): you can add up to a total of 4 hard drives
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:08:54 PM): 2tb each
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:09:15 PM): yes
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:09:29 PM): it comes with 2 (1 TB) hard drive
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:09:37 PM): it’s a start
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:10:46 PM): The D-Link is $409 on New egg
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:10:54 PM): just saw that
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:11:48 PM): what i really need is prb 2 TB redundant sorage
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:11:52 PM): *storage
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:12:00 PM): maybe 4tb if I rip all my dvds
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:12:12 PM): just to be safe
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:13:15 PM): I will need all bay installed with 2TB drives and I will need a second NAS
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:13:30 PM): then I might have enough for all my DVD’s
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:13:30 PM): that is crazy
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:13:46 PM): but your DVDs do not need to be redundant right?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:13:53 PM): you have a backup — the disc itself
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:14:09 PM): it’s nice to have so that I don’t have to re-rip them
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:14:21 PM): yea, but the cost is little bit crazy
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:14:26 PM): each DVD takes about 30 minutes
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:15:07 PM): I wonder if 4 TB drives are out yet
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:17:36 PM): 4 TB might come out next year
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:17:46 PM): $$
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:31:25 PM): The HP home server you can have 4 drives internally with one eSata external and 4 USB ports
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/18/2009 4:32:22 PM): it supports Mac OS X
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:33:50 PM): yea, just expensiver
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:34:49 PM): i was thinking apple time capsule + drobo (or home server)
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:35:09 PM): i may get divorced as a result though
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/18/2009 4:35:23 PM): when is bonus season?
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/19/2009 9:36:39 AM): let me know when you are free; i’ll stop by
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/19/2009 9:44:49 AM): I will stop by in about 5 minutes
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/19/2009 9:45:32 AM): no big deal, just some random thoughts
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 11:16:11 AM): changelog for BIOS A08
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 11:16:14 AM): 3. Improve boot sequence for CD ROMs
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 11:16:24 AM): good
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 11:16:25 AM): sounds good to me
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 11:22:53 AM): http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Vmware_how_to
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 11:38:28 AM): looks like following the other instructions is easier
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 11:38:33 AM): yea
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 11:38:33 AM): and shorter
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 12:37:32 PM): do you have a flash drive?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 12:37:34 PM): http://dancameron.org/general/creating-os-x-leopard-install-usb-drive
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 12:38:36 PM): I do
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 12:39:15 PM): how large?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 12:39:25 PM): maybe 4gb
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 12:42:25 PM): I have one
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 12:42:32 PM): cool
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 12:42:39 PM): maybe that will be better than DVD?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 12:44:17 PM): Just have to make sure that VMware serer will see it
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 1:17:05 PM): http://static.telematicsfreedom.org/flossmediacenter/EN_FLOSS_Media_Center_Comparison.pdf
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 1:28:40 PM): wow this is fairly recent
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 1:28:44 PM): thanks
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 1:29:24 PM): xmbc has “tv watch/recording” under developemnt
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 1:29:29 PM): xbmc
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 1:30:14 PM): all of them should to be comparable with the others
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 1:32:44 PM): i’m going to create a Live CD for XBMC
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 1:36:39 PM): cool
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 1:47:36 PM): how do i create a dvd from a ripped dvd?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 1:51:26 PM): yes
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 1:51:45 PM): so i have two folders — TS video and TS audio
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 2:00:21 PM): can i make a copy of a DVD w/ DRM
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 2:00:45 PM): Yes, some software will do it
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 3:04:33 PM): Kyaw Htoo x2936 logged out at 3:04:33 PM.
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 3:07:52 PM): Kyaw Htoo x2936 logged in at 3:07:52 PM.
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 3:38:57 PM): Kyaw Htoo x2936 logged out at 3:38:57 PM.
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 3:40:47 PM): Kyaw Htoo x2936 logged in at 3:40:47 PM.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 3:45:52 PM): dio u have ubuntop loaded>?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 3:46:47 PM): on a T42 laptop
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 3:47:12 PM): I just installed my laptop last weekend so not much installed on it
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 3:47:55 PM): on vmware?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 3:48:26 PM): no, on physical
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 4:59:24 PM): wish me luck
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/20/2009 4:59:27 PM): small steps
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Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/20/2009 4:59:32 PM): good luck
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/21/2009 10:27:36 AM): is heatsink another word for fan?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/21/2009 10:28:13 AM): no, Heatsink helps the cooling but it’s done by convection
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/21/2009 10:28:24 AM): it’s a passive form of cooling
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/24/2009 12:16:05 PM): what are your thoughts on these types of things?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/24/2009 12:16:06 PM): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A4HAFS/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p23_t3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=06BT6CDYY4JKCMCT29DB&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/24/2009 12:16:12 PM): never heard of them before
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/24/2009 12:17:52 PM): They are just adapters
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/24/2009 12:18:11 PM): so works like external usb?
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/24/2009 12:18:14 PM): you slow down the hard drvie to USB 2.0 speed
Kyaw Htoo x2936 (8/24/2009 12:18:20 PM): yes

Correspondence

Kris Van Sant (GEI)

GroupWise Messenger Conversation History for Kristopher Van Sant

Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:05:20 AM): kris
Kristopher Van Sant (6/17/2008 10:06:28 AM): Hey Jeff, how’s the patio coming?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:10:16 AM): are u in sac?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:10:19 AM): or oak?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:10:27 AM): im hungry for a burrito
Kristopher Van Sant (6/17/2008 10:16:48 AM): Haha, I am in Sac
Kristopher Van Sant (6/17/2008 10:16:52 AM): u?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:20:57 AM): no
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:21:01 AM): hey
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:21:10 AM): did you do the BGC homework?
Kristopher Van Sant (6/17/2008 10:22:00 AM): Yeah of course…didn’t u?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:27:24 AM): which one did you do
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:27:54 AM): did we only need to do 10 or 12
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:28:01 AM): or did w have to do all of them
Kristopher Van Sant (6/17/2008 10:28:58 AM): I’m just kidding, I haven’t looked at it. I figured I would do it tonight.
Kristopher Van Sant (6/17/2008 10:48:43 AM): And I believe that it was just one of them
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 10:57:11 AM): the deck/arbor is coming — purchased the wood, staining; posts should go up Thursday or Friday
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:23:44 AM): dude
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:23:50 AM): do you have a cable toner?
Kristopher Van Sant (12/31/2008 11:24:01 AM): cable toner?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:24:45 AM): yea, you send a signal (or tone) in one end of a cable, and with a reader, you can follow that signal
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:24:54 AM): do you have one?
Kristopher Van Sant (12/31/2008 11:25:18 AM): no I don’t think so
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:32:39 AM): vansant
Kristopher Van Sant (12/31/2008 11:32:59 AM): wisniewski
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:33:03 AM): mehicana
Kristopher Van Sant (12/31/2008 11:33:13 AM): si senor
Kristopher Van Sant (12/31/2008 11:33:19 AM): let me get this stuff done tho
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:33:28 AM): ok
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/30/2009 9:11:10 AM): van sant
Kristopher Van Sant (1/30/2009 9:11:27 AM): wisniewski
Kristopher Van Sant (1/30/2009 9:11:48 AM): hows it going?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/30/2009 9:11:56 AM): its good to see you are still alive
Kristopher Van Sant (1/30/2009 9:12:15 AM): yeah they decided to hole me up out in the field office again for a while
Kristopher Van Sant (1/30/2009 9:13:34 AM): I was kinda pissed when I wasn’t able to make those last two seminars
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/30/2009 9:13:47 AM): yea, it pissed off a lot of people
Kristopher Van Sant (1/30/2009 9:14:02 AM): hahaha
Kristopher Van Sant (1/30/2009 9:14:43 AM): were they good sessions?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/30/2009 9:18:30 AM): yea, probably the best lectures ever
Kristopher Van Sant (1/30/2009 9:19:09 AM): see thats what i figured
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (1/30/2009 3:47:57 PM): you ever use your skills to determin jukes’ age
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/2/2009 10:18:40 AM): kvs
Kristopher Van Sant (4/2/2009 10:20:33 AM): wisniewski
Kristopher Van Sant (4/2/2009 10:20:53 AM): j dub
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/2/2009 10:21:24 AM): you’re still alive
Kristopher Van Sant (4/2/2009 10:21:27 AM): so ive been in sac all week, you don’t work here anymore or what?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/2/2009 10:21:43 AM): i heard the wanket clamoring away a week or so ago
Kristopher Van Sant (4/2/2009 10:21:56 AM): about what?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/2/2009 10:21:59 AM): i hope you weren’t on the receiving end
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/2/2009 10:22:08 AM): some values in the construction report
Kristopher Van Sant (4/2/2009 10:22:21 AM): ohhhh no luckily that wasn’t me
Kristopher Van Sant (4/2/2009 10:22:33 AM): it was Garrett, don, and john
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/2/2009 10:25:40 AM): that is what i thought
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Kristopher Van Sant (4/2/2009 10:28:45 AM): it is because of that meeting that I have been in Sac all week reviewing every part of the construction report
Jeffrey Wisniewski (4/2/2009 10:34:45 AM): quit your bitching
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Kristopher Van Sant (4/2/2009 10:41:10 AM): hahaha its actually been nice being in sac for a little while

Correspondence

Robert Rucker (GEI)

GroupWise Messenger Conversation History for Robert Rucker x4554

Robert Rucker (6/10/2008 9:29:36 AM): I am looking at SJAFCA section 7728+50, is there going to further analysis done for the Ditch full and Ditch empty scenarios?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:29:50 AM): i’m unsure
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:29:54 AM): im Amber
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:29:58 AM): IM amber
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:30:02 AM): i’m not Amber
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:30:10 AM): but you should instant message Amber
Robert Rucker (6/10/2008 9:39:11 AM): Did you do the seepage analysis on 7728+50?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:40:49 AM): yes
Robert Rucker (6/10/2008 9:43:04 AM): Can you ouptut the ditch full head countour again with the flow path included?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:43:33 AM): did i run ditch full?
Robert Rucker (6/10/2008 9:44:40 AM): If you didn’t someone else did
Robert Rucker (6/10/2008 9:45:13 AM): Are you in Sacramento today?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:45:21 AM): yes
Amber Misgen (Denver) (6/10/2008 9:45:43 AM): Has joined the conversation.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:48:03 AM): can u see the prvious converse
Amber Misgen (Denver) (6/10/2008 9:48:18 AM): I can not
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:48:32 AM): …
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:48:33 AM): Robert Rucker (9:29:36 AM): I am looking at SJAFCA section 7728+50, is there going to further analysis done for the Ditch full and Ditch empty scenarios?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9:29:50 AM): i’m unsure
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9:29:54 AM): im Amber
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9:29:58 AM): IM amber
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9:30:02 AM): i’m not Amber
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9:30:10 AM): but you should instant message Amber
Robert Rucker (9:39:11 AM): Did you do the seepage analysis on 7728+50?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9:40:49 AM): yes
Robert Rucker (9:43:04 AM): Can you ouptut the ditch full head countour again with the flow path included?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9:43:33 AM): did i run ditch full?
Robert Rucker (9:44:40 AM): If you didn’t someone else did
Robert Rucker (9:45:13 AM): Are you in Sacramento today?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9:45:21 AM): yes
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:48:54 AM): did deb run ditch full?
Amber Misgen (Denver) (6/10/2008 9:49:38 AM): No Driss completed the analyses at 7728+50,
Amber Misgen (Denver) (6/10/2008 9:49:45 AM): including a full ditch
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:49:51 AM): okay
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:50:02 AM): so i’ll ask Robert to contact Driss
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:50:16 AM): do you have his phone?
Amber Misgen (Denver) (6/10/2008 9:50:23 AM): yes 8 1030
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/10/2008 9:50:28 AM): thanks
Amber Misgen (Denver) (6/10/2008 9:50:31 AM): anytime
Amber Misgen (Denver) (6/10/2008 9:50:36 AM): Has left the conversation.
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:51:42 PM): hey ruck
Robert Rucker (6/19/2008 3:51:54 PM): yes
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:52:12 PM): hey
Robert Rucker (6/19/2008 3:52:26 PM): hey
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:52:30 PM): i’ve asked karen to get some data for a section to be drawn
Robert Rucker (6/19/2008 3:52:30 PM): whats up
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:52:34 PM): can you draw it up
Robert Rucker (6/19/2008 3:52:43 PM): a cross section?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:52:46 PM): marysville Boring 109
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:52:48 PM): yes
Robert Rucker (6/19/2008 3:53:04 PM): sure
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:53:10 PM): okay
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:53:19 PM): she will be sending info to you maybe later today
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:53:27 PM): can you get something drawn by tmw am?
Robert Rucker (6/19/2008 3:53:44 PM): should be no problem
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:53:49 PM): great
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:53:52 PM): thanks
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:53:55 PM): let menow
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/19/2008 3:53:58 PM): know
Robert Rucker (6/19/2008 3:53:59 PM): np
Robert Rucker (6/19/2008 3:54:08 PM): will do
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Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 8:47:18 AM): Ehats the task number for Marysville?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 8:47:36 AM): one sec
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 8:48:54 AM): 064590
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 8:49:37 AM): 2610
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 8:49:45 AM): thanks
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 8:50:38 AM): any update
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 8:52:18 AM): I am working on it right now, I have not gotten the gINT out put yet. Will give you an update in 30
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 8:53:25 AM): talk to lacy
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 8:54:01 AM): yeah she said she would have it for me this morning.
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 8:56:19 AM): Is tehre a station for this cross section?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 8:59:05 AM): you ask too many questions
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 8:59:19 AM): one sec
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 9:05:30 AM): one minute…
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 9:12:32 AM): hold on
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 9:12:40 AM): i can barely connect to SAC
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 9:13:17 AM): I can rename it later.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 9:13:45 AM): ‘yea, it is taking me forever to download these plans
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 9:13:51 AM): 30mb in 6 minutes
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 9:14:13 AM): karen might be able to giv eit to me
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 9:14:23 AM): o
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 9:14:27 AM): oh
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 9:18:27 AM): i dont see it on th eplans anyway
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Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 9:24:30 AM): 1280+72
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 10:50:03 AM): great
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 10:50:16 AM): (that was a delayed response)
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 10:50:34 AM): seriously
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Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 11:35:09 AM): alright there is a pdf in:
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 11:35:10 AM): \J:\DWR\Project\URS-Geo Lev Invst\064590 TO26 Marysville Phase 2&3\5000 Technical Info. and Data\5400-X Boring and CPT Logs\40 gINT Profiles\GER LiDAR Cross Sections\Section Pdfs
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 11:35:36 AM): or a Working CAD file in:
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 11:35:37 AM): J:\DWR\Project\URS-Geo Lev Invst\064590 TO26 Marysville Phase 2&3\5000 Technical Info. and Data\5400-X Boring and CPT Logs\40 gINT Profiles\GER LiDAR Cross Sections\Working CAD files for Analysts
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/20/2008 11:35:41 AM): thank you!
Robert Rucker (6/20/2008 11:35:45 AM): np
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 9:58:53 AM): ruck
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 9:59:04 AM): Do you need another cross section?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 9:59:27 AM): is there a reason i cannot do anything — even open — the files in that Working CAD files folder
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 9:59:41 AM): what is the error?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 9:59:50 AM): no error
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:00:02 AM): i cannot drag a copy to my local drive
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:00:05 AM): let me try to open it up.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:00:06 AM): or even open the cad
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:00:17 AM): hmm strange
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:02:53 AM): Thats wierd it like the file is corrupt or something, Let me rebuild it and I will send you a copy
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:03:01 AM): great
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:03:03 AM): thank you
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:03:10 AM): np
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Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:12:51 AM): I talked to Bruce and he said he thinks it has to do with the long filename.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:12:59 AM): hmmm….
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:14:06 AM): I am going to try to rename the folder and the file itself and see if the helps, It won’t follow Emilies naming convension, oh well
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:14:07 AM): i guess he means with all the folders etc.
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:14:13 AM): yeah
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:14:18 AM): or email me the file for now
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:14:28 AM): i’m going to do an analysis on it
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:14:35 AM): I will try that first
Robert Rucker (6/23/2008 10:15:21 AM): just sent it
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/23/2008 10:17:04 AM): thank you
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Robert Rucker (7/31/2008 2:02:07 PM): Did you work on teh new Seepage Analysis for SJAFCA, specifically for station 262+26?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/31/2008 2:02:40 PM): i think so
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/31/2008 2:02:47 PM): not the “new” seepage
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/31/2008 2:02:52 PM): ??
Robert Rucker (7/31/2008 2:04:19 PM): I am doing more figures, they just sent me 2ft and 4 ft from Levee top analysis
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/31/2008 2:05:18 PM): no
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/31/2008 2:05:24 PM): i wasn’t a part of that
Robert Rucker (7/31/2008 2:05:42 PM): some of thoke gradient files do
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/31/2008 2:06:20 PM): thoke?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/31/2008 2:06:31 PM): im at x2926
Robert Rucker (7/31/2008 2:06:33 PM): never mind
Robert Rucker (7/31/2008 2:07:04 PM): I will get it worked out and let you know if I need anythign
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/31/2008 2:07:38 PM): okay
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:40:34 AM): ruck
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:40:36 AM): mehicana
Jeffrey Wisniewski (12/31/2008 11:40:46 AM): are you interasado?
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:44:56 AM): hey rucker
Robert Rucker x4554 (7/6/2009 9:45:12 AM): whats up?
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:45:52 AM): someone changed the name of the PG&E folder
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:45:57 AM): is the database effected?
Robert Rucker x4554 (7/6/2009 9:46:24 AM): it might be.
Robert Rucker x4554 (7/6/2009 9:46:54 AM): the table are linked. I will take a look
Robert Rucker x4554 (7/6/2009 9:47:04 AM): Do you have it open
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:47:06 AM): no
Robert Rucker x4554 (7/6/2009 9:47:16 AM): wait 1
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:47:18 AM): the original foler was PG&E Projects 2009
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:47:25 AM): Now it is 2009 PG&E Projects
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:47:33 AM): I am not sure who changed thame, or why
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:47:37 AM): *the name
Robert Rucker x4554 (7/6/2009 9:49:16 AM): Looks like everything is fine. Path is still the same on the SAC server
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:49:22 AM): oh
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:49:23 AM): ok
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/6/2009 9:49:32 AM): i thought it was on OAK server
Robert Rucker x4554 (7/6/2009 9:50:00 AM): no
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/7/2009 4:36:56 PM): hey ruck!
Robert Rucker x4554 (8/7/2009 4:37:07 PM): yeah
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/7/2009 4:37:31 PM): after the serer migrationm
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/7/2009 4:37:45 PM): we will need to update the server path for the database, currently //sacsrv/
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/7/2009 4:37:50 PM): *server
Robert Rucker x4554 (8/7/2009 4:38:44 PM): Either I can do it on Monday morning and redistribute teh fron end or I can walk you through it
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/7/2009 4:38:54 PM): ok
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Robert Rucker x4554 (8/7/2009 4:42:10 PM): have a good weekend
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:07:38 AM): hey ruck
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:07:58 AM): could you update the frontend?
Robert Rucker x4554 (8/10/2009 10:07:59 AM): hey, I will take care of that font end right now
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:08:02 AM): the new server is sac1v-fs01
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:08:05 AM): cool
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:08:14 AM): i’m going to get Matt Powers working on it too
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Robert Rucker x4554 (8/10/2009 10:16:11 AM): it automatically updated for me, give it s shot
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:17:39 AM): no go
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:17:52 AM): says \\sacsrv\DATA\… is not a vaild path
Robert Rucker x4554 (8/10/2009 10:18:19 AM): maybe julie did it take a copy from the project folder
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:22:21 AM): i did
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:22:27 AM): \\oak1v-fs01\DATA\Projects\2009 PG&E PROJECTS\09119-1 PG&E Motherlode & DeSabla Watershed\7.0 Database-K
Robert Rucker x4554 (8/10/2009 10:23:05 AM): Julie is putting it out on th eproject folder on the OAK server. I don’t have access to it anymore
Robert Rucker x4554 (8/10/2009 10:23:25 AM): She will send notice when it is there
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 10:23:29 AM): ok
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 4:15:39 PM): the new tracker is calling J-drive
Jeffrey Wisniewski (8/10/2009 4:15:43 PM): we need absolute file path

Correspondence

Chad Masching (GEI)

GroupWise Messenger Conversation History for Chad Masching

Chad Masching (Denver) (6/4/2008 2:54:09 PM): any luck with the uTX runs?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/4/2008 2:55:04 PM): i’m doing them as we discusse yesterday… really four separate runs for each one
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/4/2008 2:55:27 PM): I’m not sure yet of it is better to combine an dheave 1 export, or 4 dxks
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/4/2008 2:55:53 PM): did you get a chance to look at that template and mockup i sent?
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/4/2008 2:56:00 PM): still pretty rough
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/4/2008 2:56:22 PM): i read through your process
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/4/2008 2:56:34 PM): i’m sure emilie is going to want to tear it to shreds
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/4/2008 2:57:02 PM): can’t wait. that’s why i only did one tab. she can do the whole thing if she wants
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/4/2008 2:57:15 PM): lets see what happens
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Chad Masching (Denver) (6/13/2008 10:15:22 AM): so, if 262 needs to be redone, do we have anything that is “done” and ready for cad?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/13/2008 10:16:20 AM): nope
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/13/2008 10:16:29 AM): we changed our analyses yesterday evening
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/13/2008 10:16:44 AM): i’ll have 262 ready soon
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Chad Masching (Denver) (6/13/2008 10:17:10 AM): ok. let me know when it’s a go
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/13/2008 12:16:27 PM): how is 262 coming? I need to keep drafting busy
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/13/2008 3:42:45 PM): Chad Masching (Denver) logged out at 3:42:45 PM.
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Chad Masching (Denver) (6/17/2008 11:01:55 AM): do you see any issues if we chop off the “pore pressure” column from the utexas4 output table?
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/17/2008 11:02:05 AM): it doesn’t really work when we combine outputs
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 11:04:14 AM): i know
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 11:04:21 AM): that is one issue
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 11:04:46 AM): “they” want evidence that we really did use seepage forces and/or pore pressures
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/17/2008 11:04:48 AM): i think we handle it in that note 5 that i added
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 11:05:02 AM): we don;t need the table at all
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 11:05:18 AM): this is one issue that we discussed reviously
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 11:05:27 AM): with URS decreeing that we need to show UTexas output table
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/17/2008 11:05:36 AM): “WE” don’t. does DWR “need” the table?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/17/2008 11:14:25 AM): whats ure extension?
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/17/2008 11:14:41 AM): im at 81022 today
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Chad Masching (Denver) (6/18/2008 1:57:16 PM): How are we sitting on additional completed sections?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/18/2008 1:57:34 PM): ive completed 5
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/18/2008 1:57:53 PM): 5 more, or 5 total?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/18/2008 1:58:51 PM): driss is working on 4
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/18/2008 1:58:54 PM): deb on 1
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/18/2008 1:58:57 PM): total = 10
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/18/2008 1:58:59 PM): so far
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/18/2008 1:59:12 PM): thanks. will talk to amber
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/18/2008 1:59:55 PM): i have bgc meeting rest of day
Chad Masching (Denver) (6/18/2008 2:00:28 PM): enjoy. i became greater yesterday
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/27/2008 10:19:47 AM): i am not sure if it is top or bottom point
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/27/2008 10:19:53 AM): but whichever it is
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/27/2008 10:19:58 AM): i suggest moving it in CAD
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/27/2008 10:20:04 AM): based on SEEP/CAD section

Correspondence

Enrico Rufini (GEI)

GroupWise Messenger Conversation History for Enrico Rufini

Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/27/2008 11:24:42 AM): good, you are online. now i don’t need to see your face to ask you questions.
Enrico Rufini (5/27/2008 11:24:43 AM): Hello!
Enrico Rufini (5/27/2008 11:25:07 AM): I will try to post a picture of me
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/27/2008 11:25:30 AM): no italian-style nude photos
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/12/2008 4:35:21 PM): this is the european-style A/C unit…
Jeffrey Wisniewski (6/12/2008 4:35:22 PM): http://www.residential.carrier.com/products/acheatpumps/ac/performance_compact.shtml
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Enrico Rufini (6/13/2008 9:18:39 AM): Please, be nice. I forgot the stud finder…
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Enrico Rufini (3/30/2009 7:53:57 AM): Enrico Rufini logged out at 7:53:57 AM.

Correspondence

Manuela Reyna (GEI)

GroupWise Messenger Conversation History for Manuela Reyna

Manuela Reyna (5/22/2008 4:45:30 PM): test
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/22/2008 4:45:45 PM): hi
Jeffrey Wisniewski (5/22/2008 4:45:47 PM): nellie
Manuela Reyna (5/22/2008 4:45:53 PM): yes
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/3/2008 9:14:20 AM): do you have enrico’s personal email?
Manuela Reyna (7/3/2008 9:14:57 AM): no let me ask sarah though
Jeffrey Wisniewski (7/3/2008 9:15:03 AM): she doesnt know
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/22/2008 12:28:50 PM): hey nellie
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:32:15 PM): hey nellie
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:32:23 PM): yes
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:32:35 PM): re: new expense reports
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:32:52 PM): what about them?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:33:06 PM): do you know if we need to submit a check for direct deposit if we already have direct deposit for paychecks
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:35:19 PM): Did you already get training on this?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:35:24 PM): nope
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:35:31 PM): but i got the email
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:35:50 PM): I was reading the info sheet and it doesnt say anything about adding a voided check
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:36:05 PM): I would assume though cause you have to fill out a form
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:36:18 PM): let me ask someone
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:36:30 PM): I’m looking at the PDF sent our by Bob Gabel on September 12
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:36:37 PM): *sent out
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:37:01 PM): thats the one I’m looking at too
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:37:14 PM): Page 3
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:37:20 PM): yeah you do
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:37:23 PM): Do I have to fill out that form?
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:37:30 PM): yes
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:37:49 PM): And hand it to you or Sarah?
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:38:44 PM): need to send it to corporate accounting so yeah Sarah or I can do that for you
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:38:54 PM): when are you coming back to the office?
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:39:44 PM): If you in Sac maybe Diane can send it for you if you want it done before you get back here
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:40:15 PM): what month is this
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:40:25 PM): september
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:40:48 PM): i’m hoping to be back by thanksgiving
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:41:40 PM): seriously?
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:41:55 PM): i hope not
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:42:28 PM): Well let me know what you want us to do.
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:42:44 PM): Does that mean you won’t be here for October-Fest/
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:42:56 PM): thank you, if i can get all the information today, i will hand it to diane
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:43:11 PM): when is Oktoberfest
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:45:20 PM): We’re planning it for either the week of the 20th or 27th, but we’ll let you know.
Jeffrey Wisniewski (9/29/2008 2:50:14 PM): of october? yea, i will try to make it
Manuela Reyna (9/29/2008 2:56:17 PM): yes october
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Jeffrey Wisniewski (11/3/2008 4:40:44 PM): Article 2, Section 4
Jeffrey Wisniewski (11/3/2008 4:40:49 PM): The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.