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Microsoft PopFly , our set of Web tools for creating application mash ups, went to public beta yesterday.  I believe this toolset will grow in importance as architects see the potential for clean, lightweight, innovative functionality that can live...

I have to admit, I love the UFC .  I can't even watch boxing anymore.  I also am hopelessly addicted to the reality show " The Ultimate Fighter " where a bunch of UFC hopefuls gather to compete for a contract.  Last season, coach...

Microsoft Health and Life Sciences Industry Council Healthcare 2.0 Perspectives & Industry Impact - Blogs, Wikis, podcasts, social networking, mashups, and RSS have become mainstream. Yet, the overall business value and viability of the viral movement...

Microsoft is using Live Search to help searchers contribute to their favorite charity.  Check it out at http://club.live.com .    Live Search Club

Despite what many in the open source community may think, Microsoft has understood the value of community for some time now.  We have fostered a great developer community at http://www.msdn.com   While a little late to the game, Microsoft also...

Craig Venter is about to do something no one in the history of humanity has ever done.  He has written code that is RTM and may have already gone into production this weekend.  What makes this code so special is the end result: artificial life...

Today, Microsoft announced HealthVault , a site for managing personal medical records.  I have already set up my account, and it's pretty sweet, especially for a beta release.  It is efforts like this one where our rich partner ecosystem really...

Take a look at this thoughtful comparison of 8 platforms for mobile development with the hobbyist programmer in mind.  Vivek Jishtu live and kickin': The best mobile development platform for hobbyist programmer