It all started with a posting for a project on http://www.guru.com for a desktop widget on June 15th with a signed NDA for access to the details of the project. Mr. Winston (http://www.squeaky-bird.com/) seemed cordial and responsive so on June 18th we agreed to a contract that outlined the functionality for the widget and I paid him 50% of $875.00 as an initial deposit. (Lesson 1: Don’t pay software developers any money until they produce results, at most pay them 10% but after speaking to Guru they said NOT to pay for software development unless you have code). Here is a message he posted to me on Guru:

“I’m a professional programmer/web developer and managed various development companies for 5 years before recently starting my own IT consulting and software development company. I taught web application programming at two universities, and have a great deal of experience with developing various applications.

I have developed desktop widgets for Windows and Linux for a proprietary gaming application. I have worked with the Google sdk for 3 years, and though I haven’t completed a Google gadget, have a great deal of familiarity with the tools and the process for doing so.

I’d be happy to discuss this project with you further. Please contact me at (210) 632-2125, swinston@squeaky-bird.com or anderjl101@hotmail.com.”

What a joke! It should read.. I have stolen from many people through Guru.com and have yet to show any of the capabilities I have claimed above… back to my story…

So finally after the deadline passes and he DOES NOT send me anything including a mock-up or prototype for review I start to engage him and work with him on many nights waiting for a drop (sometimes until 2-3am) with no results. I spent a significant amount of time chasing him until finally his voice-mail was full and on one instance he actually had the gall to tell me he couldn’t talk to me because he was actually working on another proposal. This was after 4 more weeks of no prototype, no code snippets, not even a desktop snapshot of my widget. Finally I was forced to give him negative feedback (http://www.guru.com/emp/company-viewProFeedback.cfm?g=tRcl%2ffo9vbBvYT16qRAKrQ%3d%3d), report him to the local BBB, as well as the internet crime division of the FBI.

During the next few weeks I have gotten numerous other users who have been cheated by Stealing Bird Consulting. Below are some of their comments:

“Hello, Yes we had some major issues with Steven Winston. I have asked guru.com to help get my money back. I just spoke to him today about refunding the money, however I dont hold my breath. He was also suppose to develop a classroom /
erecruiting / myspace type of system for our college. The demo he gave was nothing but the basic drupal install with groups. Didnt even use the theme I gave him for our site.”

“I have paid Mr. Winston for a project and he is 6 months behind the deadline. I have the same problems you mentioned on the GURU site. Would you mind sharing any of your issues and how was it resolved?”

As I told him before.. for 472.50 he will lose business and will continue to do so. I have already “saved” one potential employer from hiring him and this page hopefully will save others. I have included detailed and uneditted private message board posts from my correspondence with him so you can be the judge…

————————————————-Detailed Guru Private Message Board Below————————————

The partner that is the lawyer is the one that is suggesting we just go the take it to legal action route. We delivered products on time, and actual products were delivered and work was done.
I’ll decide what to do soon. But I do have to state that the fact I’ve done all this work and am being faced with someone NOT doing ANYTHING on his end to be anything other than sneaky and to steal work from me.
I have three options, one, enforce the project agreement and go the legal route, which you did agree to. Two, give you money which would be a waste in opinion as there is zero reason to trust you especially given the past few communications. Or three, continue business and explain to everyone why someone incompetent has left feedback that is not indicative of my work.

Steven Winston
Squeaky Bird Consulting
Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer
anderjl101@hotmail.com
(210)632-2125 - cell

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 18, 2007 18:50:02 ET

Oh by the way.. the fact that you think you delivered
me the final product proves my feedback is in fact
accurate..

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 18, 2007 18:20:02 ET

Refund the money and I will retract. I don’t trust
you. I’ve always said what I will do. You are the one
that has repeatedly committed to delivery and
continued to fail. You are the one that has said “I
will call you at xxx time” and failed to call. You
said the prototype will do this and it does nothing.
I’ve got a lawyer on retainer ready to battle when you
are so let me know.

Remember you have my money and I have nothing to show
for so check with your legal team to see if you have
any case.

You are a fraud! I’ve been more than understanding and
have tried to work with you repeatedly. You are past
due, you have sent me software that is not even close
to what it is outlined in the contract. You are the
one that doesn’t have a voice-mail that is working.

Wake up!

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 18, 2007 18:05:03 ET

Take a look at the weather. You call an excuse something that has taken lives of over 23 people, all of which were within a 20 mile radius. I informed you of the weather and the electrical conditions. Due to your behavior, my partners are wanting to NOT refund your original 400$ and take you to small claims court for the entirety of the money that is owed us under the contract (given hours worked on your project it’s more than the $800 total).
I am willing to do the following, either go the route with my partners as I agree your behavior is beyond reprehension. Or I will agree to giving you money back after removing the feedback as I no longer trust you at all.

Steven Winston
Squeaky Bird Consulting
Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer
anderjl101@hotmail.com
(210)632-2125 - cell

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 18, 2007 14:50:02 ET

You refund my initial deposit and I will have guru.com
remove the review. You had two days to refund the
money and again only have excuses.

Again you forget who the customer is. You got what you
deserved and had plenty of warnings.

As far as attacks, again, you forget who the customer
is… you should get a job if you can’t deal with
angry customers who demand that products are delivered
on-time and on-spec.

I have been in customer service for over 20+ years and
you sir will fail if you continue to treat customers
the way you do.

Enough free business consulting that you view as
attacks.

EOM
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 18, 2007 11:20:03 ET

I just got internet again, and I just read your review. As I’m honest, I refunded your portion of money that was in escrow, despite how amazingly poor your review was and how inconsistantly untruthful. We will NOT refund the rest of the money until we have a way to remove the review which was NOT earned. Despite your ability to understand how your product worked, you received a prototype ontime, and you received updates.
I put up with your attacks on me only to go through time again stating that I didn’t deliver when I did many times over.
I’m pursuing guru arbitration and we’ll either demand through our agreed upon contract how things should end, or we will refund money AFTER the undeserved feedback is removed.
We’ve been truthful and upheld EXACTLY what we said we’d do. As soon as I had internet I refunded your escrow. My next email is to arbitration.

Goodbye.

Steven Winston
Squeaky Bird Consulting
Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer
anderjl101@hotmail.com
(210)632-2125 - cell

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 18, 2007 03:20:03 ET

This is to inform you that we decided to issue a refund through guru to avoid bad comments that are undeserved. The weather has knocked out internet so will do this asap

—–Original Message—–
From: “Guru.com-Private DB”
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:25 PM
To: “anderjl101@hotmail.com”
Subject: [2393228X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 17, 2007 09:05:03 ET

Hello Steven,

This is not working out. I still don’t have a working
proto-type, you still are not responsive, and we are
way past the deadline. Please refund the full amount
via PayPal to *******************. If you use a credit
card please add 4%. If don’t get a full refund by 12pm
EST I will begin the process of providing negative
feedback on Guru.om and reporting you to the FBI fraud
center. I will also be going through the arbitration
services at Guru.com for the rest of the monies. You
will no longer be hearing from me.

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 16, 2007 09:20:02 ET

The results don’t show me how far things are away from
the zipcode. Also what is the status of oodle.com
integration and craigslist?

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 15, 2007 22:35:01 ET

Alright, gimme a sec to test this again… I’ll make the font size smaller too.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:10:35 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2391194X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 15, 2007 21:05:03 ET

Still not working.. font is too large and it there are
certain parts that are not readable. When I click on
any of the ebay listings, the zipcode doesn’t do
anything. I still can’t enter in the miles within
radius for my search.

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 15, 2007 20:05:05 ET

Okay, Ebay live site should now be searched.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:40:45 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2387529X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 15, 2007 14:05:04 ET

I’ve started the transition process over to live ebay site.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:40:45 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2387529X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 15, 2007 13:20:04 ET

Ebay is now working against the sandbox version of ebay. It’s part of ebay’s developer program. To see what the sandbox looks like http://sandbox.ebay.com. When I get this program through their validation phase, it will be able to point to the normal ebay site and pull real results. I have to wait until tomorrow to do this as no one at Ebay is going to be awake right now. Despite it being automated, I’ve never taken a program of theirs to the live site without needing human intervention. (they’ve had a number of bugs in the past).Anyway, ebay is now working with amazon and takes zip into account.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:40:45 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2387529X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 15, 2007 07:50:03 ET

You have until tomorrow 9am EST to make the ebay
functionality work or else I want a refund.

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 14, 2007 22:35:03 ET

Robert, I’m still working on ebay enabled. It will be done shortly. Give me 3 hours.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:10:57 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2386690X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 14, 2007 18:50:02 ET

What is going on? You were supposed to call me at
10am my time this morning with a new drop with ebay
enabled?

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 14, 2007 17:05:03 ET

http://developer.oodle.com/
www.backpage.com - RSS Feeds
www.craigslist.com - RSS Feeds

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 13, 2007 22:20:02 ET

Should be working.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:41:18 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2380223X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 13, 2007 19:50:03 ET

Also I cannot click on the listings themselves… or
see pictures…

R

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 13, 2007 10:35:03 ET

This is what I get:

1. The display is not legible. All the text is
jumbled.
2. It doesn’t show me where the items are coming from
and how far they are
3. I can’t upload my own listing with pictures and
payment

When can I expect a drop that I can actually read..

R

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

DesktopSnapShot.jpg (15.4 KB)

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 13, 2007 10:35:03 ET

Okay, A working prototype should now be available. Please test it and let me know what you think.Again, to view it, go to google desktop, click on the add button, then type in http://www.squeaky-bird.com/Demos/googlegadget/test.xmlThen click on “add” That should do it. If you already have it installed, get rid of it, and reinstall it so you can see the entire updated functionality.Thanks,Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:40:13 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2374303X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 13, 2007 09:50:02 ET

Here’s how to view the new file:open up google desktop if not already open. Click on the + button in the very top right corner. In the search box, type in the following URL:http://www.squeaky-bird.com/Demos/googlegadget/test.xmlclick on search… it should now allow you to click on add and it will add your new gadget… Give me a few moments to make it look right and it’ll all be in there… I had to switch to this new packaging method at the last minute… But it works… right now what it does is uses ebuddy’s mobile messenger system for instant messaging… I just need to re add everything to the site and it’ll work… you wont have to download anything from me to see changes… New things are coming right now…Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:40:13 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2374303X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 13, 2007 08:35:05 ET

Running a tad late… but I think I’m going to get it… (very very close)… will send another email as I progress.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:40:13 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2374303X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 13, 2007 07:05:02 ET

As we discussed.. if you don’t get me a working prototype by 8am EST this Monday 8/13, you will provide a full refund.

Thanks,
R

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 10, 2007 23:32:42 ET

Hello Steven,

I still don’t have a working prototype from you. This
is official notice that if I don’t get a working
prototype or a full refund for the original deposit
that I sent you by 3pm today. I will move ahead with
arbitration, leave negative feedback with the BBB and
Guru.com, as well as report you to the FBI for fraud.

R

— Robert Yu wrote:

> Hello Steven,
>
> At this point I have not seen any evidence that you
> have been working on my project. You have the
> following choices:
>
> Provide some evidence of your work by 6:30PM eastern
> standard time (code drop, code snippets)
>
> or
>
> Refund my initial deposit
>
> or
>
> Ruin your business and online reputation by:
>
> 1. I leave you negative feedback on Guru.com
> 2. I report you to the BBB in San Antonio Texas
> 3. I report you to the FBI for on-line fraud across
> state lines
>
> I have been more than reasonable and regret to have
> to go do this but you leave me no choice. Your cell
> phone voice-mail box is full and you are not
> answering
> your calls. You do not proactively communicate what
> is
> going on and I need to move forward with this
> project.
> I’m tired of tracking you down and getting nothing
> more than a screen shot.
>
> Hopefully you realize that for the amount of money
> we
> are talking here it would not be worth ruining your
> business and reputation.
>
> You choose.
>
> Regards,
> Robert Yu
>
>
>
>
>
>
____________________________________________________________________________________
> Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet
> in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.
> http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC
>

____________________________________________________________________________________
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Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 10, 2007 13:05:03 ET

Hello Steven,

I still don’t have a working prototype from you. This
is official notice that if I don’t get a working
prototype or a full refund for the original deposit
that I sent you by 3pm today. I will move ahead with
arbitration, leave negative feedback with the BBB and
Guru.com, as well as report you to the FBI for fraud.

R

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 10, 2007 13:03:40 ET

So far you have shown me:

1. An AIM screen shot
2. An ebay search bar

I want to see:

1. How I search.. i.e. the setting the search options
like zip code and miles radius
2. Search results.. how do they appear on the screen..
what information is presented and what options do I
have to complete the transaction..
3. How do I post items for sale..
4. How do I pay?

You have shown me nothing that pertains to the
requirements outlined in Exhibit A…

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 10, 2007 11:20:03 ET

Here is a snapshot of the static gadget with a static
load bar..

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

DesktopSnapshot.jpg (330.2 KB)

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 09, 2007 21:35:02 ET

There’s the same amount of information in the drop, that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t changed… I wouldn’t be surprised if the size hasn’t changed… did the actual gadget load up?Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 20:55:17 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2369350X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 09, 2007 21:05:04 ET

You just sent me the same exact drop on August 6th
that does nothing… I just compared the file sizes
and they are EXACTLY the same. The gadget does exactly
the same thing:

1. It displays my graphic with the load bar to the
right
2. When I hit options it resets the google gadget
desktop

And nothing else. Either you sent me the same file by
mistake or you feel that I’m too stupid not to notice.
Either way you haven’t proven to me that you have
made any progress or have a working proto-type. 1.5
hours left. Good luck.

R

— Steve Winston wrote:

>
> I’m currently having problems with the website
> scripts… so it’s not downloading anything
> correclty, but here’s the next drop. When I get the
> website working it should work for you… ETA is
> late tonight.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird
> ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology
> O*******************************(210)632-2125 - cell
>
>
_________________________________________________________________
> Learn. Laugh. Share. Reallivemoms is right place!
> http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us

____________________________________________________________________________________Ready for the edge of your seat?
Check out tonight’s top picks on Yahoo! TV.
http://tv.yahoo.com/

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 09, 2007 20:50:03 ET

You just bought yourself another 24 hours. If I don’t
have a working drop by 10 pm EST or a refund I will
begin the processes outlined below. You have had
plenty of opportunities to deliver something to me.
Sending me a code snippet should have not been so
painful. You have been promising a working drop since
Monday and we are over 16 days past the due date
7/23/07 for the final version and I still don’t have a
working prototype.

R

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 08, 2007 22:20:02 ET

It was zipped… I sent it directly to your email.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:10:22 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2364287X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 08, 2007 19:35:04 ET

Hello Steven,

The file was too large and did not go through. You
need to zip and resend or send it parts.

R

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 08, 2007 19:05:02 ET

Please see the attached.I’ll give you a call as soon as I get through the current problems with the insurance company. They’re the ones i’ve been on the phone with over the last 4 hours…. Attached you’ll find the code that runs google talk client for your gadget.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officeranderjl101@hotmail.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:10:37 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2364046X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

*1 file not sent due to large file size/invalid file type.

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 08, 2007 18:35:03 ET

Hello Steven,

At this point I have not seen any evidence that you
have been working on my project. You have the
following choices:

Provide some evidence of your work by 6:30PM eastern
standard time (code drop, code snippets)

or

Refund my initial deposit

or

Ruin your business and online reputation by:

1. I leave you negative feedback on Guru.com
2. I report you to the BBB in San Antonio Texas
3. I report you to the FBI for on-line fraud across
state lines

I have been more than reasonable and regret to have
to go do this but you leave me no choice. Your cell
phone voice-mail box is full and you are not answering
your calls. You do not proactively communicate what is
going on and I need to move forward with this project.
I’m tired of tracking you down and getting nothing
more than a screen shot.

Hopefully you realize that for the amount of money we
are talking here it would not be worth ruining your
business and reputation.

You choose.

Regards,
Robert Yu

____________________________________________________________________________________
Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.
http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 08, 2007 18:05:02 ET

Hello Steven,

Please call me on my cell phone to discuss progress.

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 07, 2007 08:20:02 ET

Sorry forgot to attach it…Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 22:40:26 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2346709X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

*1 file not sent due to large file size/invalid file type.

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 05, 2007 01:05:03 ET

Please find the pictures attached.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 22:40:26 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2346709X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 05, 2007 00:50:02 ET

Robert,I’ve almost finished the next version… But I can’t stay awake much longer. I’ll finish it up after a nap, but if I don’t prior to our call then I’ll finish it after. I only need about 3-4 hours of work I believe.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 22:40:26 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2346709X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 04, 2007 05:50:03 ET

Here are the latest screen shot with the banner page
for when user’s are waiting for the system to load.

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Banner.png (42.3 KB)

Results_Page.png (47.3 KB)

Results_Page_-_Categories.png (47.9 KB)

Results_Page_-_Keywords.png (47.5 KB)

Results_Page_-_MyFive.png (46.4 KB)

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 03, 2007 22:35:02 ET

Do you still need snapshots of the zipfive screens?

They should be available on the private message board
at Guru.com.

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 03, 2007 16:35:03 ET

Sure thing, Gimme a sec…Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 15:11:21 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2345387X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 03, 2007 16:05:04 ET

Steven,

Is there supposed to be an “options” selection in the
pull-down menu? Can you e-mail me a snapshot of your
Google desktop (ctrl-print screen) so I can see what
your seeing?

Thanks,
Robert
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 03, 2007 15:05:03 ET

Hello Steven,

I’ve tried to download the gadget several times this
morning and so far the file doesn’t exist. At this
point we are about 9 days over the deadline with no
clear path to a complete product. I am formally
requesting a full refund since I have neither seen
anything close to what was defined in Exhibit A nor
feel that I should pursue you for updates. I would
rather work this out between us versus going through
guru.com arbitration.

Best Regards,
Robert Yu
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 01, 2007 12:05:05 ET

When I click the ggadget it says invalid gadget
package. Please advise!

R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 01, 2007 02:20:02 ET

It’s still uploading… there’s a script that will move the file to the right place after it’s uploaded… Sorry for the wait! It is coming!Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:40:13 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2333795X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on August 01, 2007 01:05:11 ET

Still not working.. is the link correct?
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on August 01, 2007 00:35:02 ET

Hit send before I meant to. That link will be active in the next 30 min or so (uploading it now).Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:40:26 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2333141X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on July 31, 2007 23:35:03 ET

http://www.squeaky-bird.com/files/ggadget.ggSteven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:40:26 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2333141X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on July 31, 2007 23:35:03 ET

ETA on the drop today? Please advise?

R

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on July 31, 2007 20:35:03 ET

Hello Steven,

When should I expect the next drop of the gadget today as we discussed.

Thanks,
R

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on July 30, 2007 10:39:16 ET

Hello Steven,
Attached are the three screen shots for the zipfive
google gadget. The user should be able to specify in
the options list their zip code and either three
different ways to search:

1. Keywords - which they can specify in the options.
Multiple keywords can be entered and the gadget will
create a stack of listings based on the most recent
postings or expiring listing posted. If it is ebay
the user may specify either showing only new listings
or listings ending first. For craigslist is would
probably make sense to only show the most recent or
newest postings.

2. Categories - the user may just want to monitor a
category and watch for items locally so the same rule
applies as above except items will show up as they
appear new or expiring in ebay and only new listings
in craigslist.

3. MyFive - will allow registered users to save their
searches and refine their searches by using keywords
and categories.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
R
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Results_Page_-_Categories.png (47.9 KB)

Results_Page_-_Keywords.png (47.5 KB)

Results_Page_-_MyFive.png (46.4 KB)

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on July 29, 2007 15:50:49 ET

Hello Steven,

The last prototype you sent me was an attachment that
installed an Google Gadget that allowed me to view
items for sale at Amazon. This was nowhere near what
I had envisioned for my gadget so I’m not sure we are
on the same page as through the prototype phase. I
haven’t seen a real UI that allows the user to specify
their zip code, key words, or how the listings are
parsed and presented from ebay, craigslist, or oodle.
Were you planning on sending me at least a mockup
before finalizing any production code?

I will call you after 2pm to discuss.

R

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on July 26, 2007 09:35:02 ET

I’m sorry to have concerned you… Yes, I’ll be available anytime after 2pm myself. Please call me at your convenience. We did go through a prototype stage, I hope you got the link?Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:25:24 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2311247X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on July 26, 2007 01:05:02 ET

Hello Steve,

I’m getting a little concerned here that you are making strides to develop a final version of the tool without going through a prototype. Also, I haven’t heard from you for over 5 days since your last message which promised a status. Please let me know when we can discuss the project over the phone tomorrow. I am free after 2pm anytime.

Thanks,
Robert

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on July 25, 2007 22:20:24 ET

I’m working on it, it’s coming hopefully tonight / early tomorrow… I don’t want it to be too too late, so I’ll send you an update as soon as I have one!Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:10:14 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2293947X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on July 20, 2007 21:20:02 ET

Hello Steven,

I haven’t heard from you. What is going on? Can you call me on my cell 617-xxx-xxxx and let me know if there is another prototype coming?

Thanks,
R

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on July 20, 2007 20:01:51 ET

We’re currently working on the next version of your google gadget. It’s close to the next phase which will b when it’s ready to go.I’ll give you a call tomorrow afternoon (i’d hate to call late at night, and have a meeting tomorrow morning).Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:40:37 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2281083X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on July 18, 2007 00:05:02 ET

Hello Steve,

Where are we? Please call my cell phone when you get a chance.

Thanks,
Robert Yu, 617-xxx-xxxx

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on July 17, 2007 21:35:23 ET

Hello Steve,

Just wondering if we are still on target for release of a prototype today.

Thanks,
Robert

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on July 09, 2007 17:04:30 ET

It would be a different application entirely, so unfortunately I wouldn’t be able to do it as part of this current contract; but we can do a seperate project for you that does work on mobile phones. See your project isn’t written in J2ME which is the language of choice for cell phones. I can certainly create your application on any cell phone and have it work on cell phones, but that will have to be a different project.Steven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:10:21 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2205272X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on June 28, 2007 05:05:02 ET

Hello Steven,

How much effort would it be to make this application
available for mobile phones? Just asking since this
would be a natural extension…

Thanks,
R

— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on June 27, 2007 22:05:03 ET

Hello Steven,

Thanks for the update. I look forward to the
prototype.

Regards,
Robert
— “Guru.com-Private DB” wrote:

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on June 27, 2007 00:20:02 ET

Hi Robert,

Everything is progressing as expected and I will definitely have your deliverable to you on schedule, next week. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything further I can do for you.

Thanks,
SteveSteven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:55:17 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2198898X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on June 26, 2007 23:05:02 ET

Hello Steve,

Just checking in to see how you are doing.

Regards,
Robert

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on June 26, 2007 14:43:21 ET

Hi Robert,I will make those changes right now, and am uploading your revised Exhibit A. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you.Thanks,SteveSteven WinstonSqueaky Bird ConsultingCo-founder, Chief Technology Officerswinston@squeaky-bird.com(210)632-2125 - cell > Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:10:38 -0400> From: privatedb@guru.com> To: anderjl101@hotmail.com> Subject: [2171859X5596110] (Do Not Modify) From: ThinqTeq LLC (Emp ID: 224011)> > > > -

Posted by Steven Winston (Pro ID: 559611)
Posted on June 19, 2007 15:50:04 ET

Hello Steven,

Sorry I noticed a few items I forgot to capture for exhibit A. I’ve attached the updated document.

Thanks,
R

Exhibit A Google Gadget.doc (26.6 KB)

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on June 19, 2007 15:15:51 ET

Hello Steven,

Can you change ThingTeq LLC to just Robert Yu… and you should adjust the dates to start 6/20 so that you have sometime for the initial payment to clear. Otherwise things look good.

R

Posted by Employer ID: 224011
Posted on June 19, 2007 15:00:40 ET
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