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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:04 PM

Announcement: I am the Microsoft DPE Frogger World Champion!

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,
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:15 PM

Mojave Experiment Follow Up

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/
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Monday, July 28, 2008 7:05 AM

Windows Vista Security did not help sell Vista

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
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Friday, July 25, 2008 3:52 PM

'Last lecture' professor dies of cancer - Randy Pausch

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 scene
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Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:21 AM

What is the 'Mojave'?

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,
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 7:05 AM

Do you want to learn how integrated marketing is changing?

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
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:25 AM

Another reason why I do not like the Bengals.

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
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 7:05 AM

TechNet Radio Interview: What's new in Internet Explorer 8?

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.
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Friday, July 18, 2008 3:08 PM

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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
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:59 AM

MOSS 2007 Upgrade powered by Momentum

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?  
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Friday, July 11, 2008 5:15 PM

Say it ain't so, Brett wants to Leave Green Bay

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
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:32 PM

Are the gloves finally coming off?

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
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:05 AM

Do I have the right stuff...err the right voice?

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. 
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Thursday, July 03, 2008 1:39 PM

Screencast: Slipstream Internet Explorer (IE) 8 into Windows Vista

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
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:08 PM

Book of the Month July 2008: It's Called Work for a Reason!

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
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