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Announcement: I am the Microsoft DPE Frogger World Champion!
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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Yes, it is true, my 80's gamer skills have finally paid off!!!!! Last night, I defeated not only my teammates Chris Henley and Harold Wong , and the rest of the Organization to become the: FROGGER WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!!!! Speaking of Chris and Harold...
Mojave Experiment Follow Up
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over 5 years ago
by
Matt Hester
Hey y'all we talked about the Mojave experiment a few posts ago, take a look at the results of the experiment here: http://www.mojaveexperiment.com/
Windows Vista Security did not help sell Vista
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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Quick Disclaimer: I am not writing this post to scare you, but I wanted you to make aware of the thought process of the security community, specifically the not so nice component. Security in any software is a mandatory requirement, and not a value...
'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer - Randy Pausch
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
I was sad to find out today that Randy Pausch had passed forward into a better life. I was deeply moved by his speech and the way he lived. You can read the full article here: 'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer For those of you that have not...
What is the 'Mojave'?
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
Is it a desert? Is it a helicopter? Nope, well technically it is all of those things. But for this post it is actually a project codename for believe it or not...Windows Vista. Imagine if you were asked to evaluate a new Microsoft OS...
Do you want to learn how integrated marketing is changing?
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
I just got wind of an interesting conference, Marketing Connections , that Microsoft is sponsor of. Being a professional speaker is a great job but marketing is key piece to my success, beside the perfect voice (listen to mine here: Do I have the right...
Another reason why I do not like the Bengals.
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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Okay being a Browns fan I read a lot of things about football. But this article/comment caught my attention. Especially when it is Carson Palmer (USC grad), and he chimes in against the buckeyes. In a nutshell this just gives me another...
TechNet Radio Interview: What's new in Internet Explorer 8?
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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I had a chance to sit down and talk with Jane Maliouta, Program Manager on Internet Explorer team and talk about what is coming with Internet Explorer 8. During the interview we talked about some of the fantastic new functionality that everyone can expect...
Are you a TechNet Subscriber? Use TMSAM09 and I can save you 15%
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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Happy Friday Boys and Girls! Due to the success the program from last year, it is back again this year and I can save you 15%!!!!! Just Use TMSAM09 when ordering your new subscription. I also have a big announcement based on your feedback...
MOSS 2007 Upgrade powered by Momentum
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
2
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A while back a made a post on how you can get some support in implementation of certain Microsoft technologies, through a program called momentum. You can see the post here: Looking to gain Momentum for a Pilot of Microsoft Technologies? ...
Say it ain't so, Brett wants to Leave Green Bay
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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Okay I am writing this post for my wife, I just saw that Brett wants to be released from the Packers. Did I read that right? Yup, it doesn't mean he is coming back, but does it open the door? Take a look at the article here: Favre seeks unconditional...
Are the gloves finally coming off?
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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My buddy John Baker sent an interesting article out the other day about how we are address concerns in the marketplace around Windows Vista and what are some thoughts about the Apple Ads. I thought these where two interesting statements that Brad...
Do I have the right stuff...err the right voice?
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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One of my teammates, Ed Faulkner, shared with our team an interesting article about what makes the perfect speaking voice. Apparently there is a formula, that takes into account several factors: tone, speed, frequency, words per minute and intonation...
Screencast: Slipstream Internet Explorer (IE) 8 into Windows Vista
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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Lately, I have been doing a lot fun work with the IE 8 team. Look for a TechNet radio interview shortly I did with Jane Maliouta who is a IE Deployment Program Manager. In talking with Jane she told that she had written a post on how to slipstream...
Book of the Month July 2008: It's Called Work for a Reason!
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over 5 years ago
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Matt Hester
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For July and as I begin a new fiscal year at Microsoft. I thought this no-nonsense book by Larry Winget is the perfect fit to get my new year started: It's Called Work for a Reason!: Your Success Is Your Own Damn Fault It is a great read, and if...