Ben Forta's BlogColdFusion, Flex, Java, Web Services, and whatever else tickles my fancy.My New Pet Peeve - Required Toll Free Numbers- June 30, 2008 Toll free numbers are all about customer convenience, right Maybe, but maybe not. Too many U.S. based companies neglect the fact that there is civilization outside of the U.S., locations from where U.S. toll free numbers cannot be called. When I was in Europe a few weeks ago I ran into this problem, and ended up having to call a co-worker in the U.S. and having him dial the toll free number and then conferencing me in. And today I ran in to the problem again! I am in London, and need to contact.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/30/My-New-Pet-Peeve--Required-Toll-Free-Numbers Ray Camden To Lead MAX CF Unconference- June 30, 2008 What's an "unconference" Imagine a technical conference without strict rules and timetables, a more free format, more interaction than sessions, lots of presenters discussing topics of their choosing, casual seating arrangements ... you get the idea. And MAX North America this year will host 4 Unconferences, including one on ColdFusion. And, Ray Camden has announced that he's leading the CF Unconference. ColdFusion has a major presence at MAX this year, which is a great reason for you.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/30/Ray-Camden-To-Lead-MAX-CF-Unconference Hands On FlexCamp Scheduled In MI- June 29, 2008 The Michigan Flex User's Group will be hosting a FlexCamp in Lansing, Michigan, on the 30th and 31st of July. This FlexCamp is targeted at Flex and AIR beginners, and attendance is being limited to 150 people. And this is a hands-on conference - all sessions are designed to allow you to follow along on your laptop. Details posted online.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/29/Hands-On-FlexCamp-Scheduled-In-MI James Ward And James Governor To Present Enterprise Flex In London- June 29, 2008 RedMonk's James Governor has announced that he's tag-teaming with our own James Ward to present a "SAP Enterprisey Nanoconference" at Adobe's London office on July 11th.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/29/James-Ward-And-James-Governor-To-Present-Ent... ColdFusion Position In PA- June 28, 2008 Just the one this week: Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, PA) is looking for a senior ColdFusion developer. Requirements include strong design and layout skills. FlashFlex skills and experience with Model-Glue preferred. Details posted by Luis Mathews on his blog.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/28/ColdFusion-Position-In-PA ColdBox Training Now Being Offered- June 26, 2008 Luis Majano has announced that he has partnered with two other companies to offer ColdBox Platform Official Training Seminars - 16+ hours of intensive hands-on training.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/26/ColdBox-Training-Now-Being-Offered LendingTree Selects ColdFusion Based Loan Pricing Technology- June 26, 2008 LendingTree is the number one online lending exchange, and LendingTree has just announced that they have selected LXE Software's LoanXEngine as a preferred technology solution for CRM and automated loan pricing for lenders participating in the LendingTree network. And LoanXEngine is all powered by ColdFusion 8. Thanks to Alan Johnson of LXE Software Inc. for bringing this one to my attention.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/26/LendingTree-Selects-ColdFusion-Based-Loan-Pr... MAX 2008 Sessions Posted- June 25, 2008 The MAX USA 2008 site is now up, and the schedule is now online too complete with the session list. Register now! Oh, and the site background is interactive, and apparently there are hidden puzzles in there. Have you figured any of it out yethttp://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/25/MAX-2008-Sessions-Posted 2008 On The Road Pics Finally Posted- June 24, 2008 My On The Road pics page had not been updated since the end of 2007. Honestly, I don't know if anyone even noticed, aside from my daughter who has been bugging me to upload newer pics. And so, finally, pics for the first half of 2008 have been posted.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/23/2008-On-The-Road-Pics-Finally-Posted Flex Gigs Job Site Launched- June 22, 2008 Jeff Graham e-mailed me tell me about the launch of Flex Gigs, a site for Flex job listings. Just two listing there for now, but hopefully that number will grow significantly.http://www.forta.com/blog/index.cfm/2008/6/22/Flex-Gigs-Job-Site-Launched |