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Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:13 PM

Changes.

I love my job.   I really do.  Not everyone gets to say that with as much passion as I can, so it’s a special privilege to be in this position (particularly in this economy). I believe that my role here at Microsoft Ca nada is one of the best
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Thursday, March 19, 2009 8:36 PM

In The News: Microsoft releases Expression Blend 3; Canadian-based solution provider uses Expression Blend tool for Canada Post office outlet solution

Another good Canadian focused article coming out of MIX09 is in the news: Microsoft releases Expression Blend 3 - Canadian-based solution provider uses Expression Blend tool for Canada Post office outlet solution 3/19/2009 10:11:00 AM By: Maxine Cheung
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Monday, December 15, 2008 7:53 AM

‘Tis The Season To Think About Backups

Digital cameras and music players are likely still high on many people’s gift list despite the economic situation.  Even if Santa doesn’t have one of these heading for your stocking, I bet you already own one in your family.  As more of our
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Friday, October 17, 2008 8:02 AM

An Accordion, A New Addition, A Great Team and Big Challenges

I like to think I have one of the best jobs at Microsoft Canada.  There is 2 equal reasons for that.  I am lucky enough to have an amazing group of people on my team (I’d go so far as to say the best group at Microsoft Canada). I love our team’s
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Thursday, May 01, 2008 11:29 AM

Rick & Christian on Channel 10

Over the last few months there has been a Microsoft-wide contest to encourage people to “improve the art of the demo”.  Two of our team – Rick and Christian – came in second place.  Not bad!!  The video is now up
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Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:25 PM

Well, this picture sums it up for my Leafs…..

@ TSN.ca
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Friday, March 07, 2008 11:42 PM

MIX08: The real lesson learned.....

I'm on the flight home, reflecting on the key take-away from MIX08. What is it that Microsoft has shown real commitment to standards in IE8?  No. What is it that the momentum behind Silverlight in tremendous?  No. What is it that Windows Server
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Monday, February 18, 2008 12:56 AM

Bill Gates - Creative Capitalism

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/exec/billg/speeches/2008/01-24WEFDavos.mspx   Bill Gates: World Economic Forum 2008 Remarks by Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft Corporation World Economic Forum 2008 “A New Approach to Capitalism in the 21st
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:01 PM

Valentines Post: My New Rig - a wicked Dell XPS M1330

I have the pleasure of now carrying the new Dell XPS M1330.  (Thanks to our friends at Dell Canada) This is my showcase machine.  4GB RAM, 200GB Drive, thin, powerful and red.  I am developing a healthy crush on this machine, just in time
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Monday, February 11, 2008 4:57 PM

Air Canada Mobile Check-In: Let's Try This Again.....

A few weeks ago I attempted to use Air Canada's mobile check-in.  I've been jealously watching the Blackberry carrying passengers walk onto the plane after a quick flash of the screen of their device.  My first attempt did not go well. 
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Tuesday, February 05, 2008 3:08 PM

Congrats to David Crow - named Toronto's best Web & Tech Evangelist!

  Way to go David !  Our very own community advocate / design guru / *CAMP coordinator / snappy dresser David Crow was voted " best web & tech evangelist " by the readers of blogto.com .  We were extremely pleased when David
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:13 AM

In Good Fun - Our Sometimes Painful Conference Calls :-)

  A couple of MSFT folks in the US made this....... poking fun at our conference call system and culture.....especially the hold music that every MSFT employee hears almost everyday :-)
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Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:15 PM

Air Canada: No love for Windows Mobile

Seriously?  Rogers is selling Windows Mobile devices like mad, so it's not like Windows Mobile phones are rare.  I am flying to Ottawa in the morning and when I was prompted to try this during my web check-in, I thought "wicked....no paper"
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Monday, August 27, 2007 2:24 PM

New Look And Feel

Check out the new look and feel!!  Thanks to our Co-Op Mark for helping to re-brand my blog.  It now shares the same look and feel as all of our Community Connection Blogs.  (The links are provided on the right-hand bar).
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Thursday, June 14, 2007 1:16 AM

Mystery Pics On Vista DVDs?

Ok. This goes in the strange category. I mystery picture has been discovered on the Vista DVD in the hologram. Easter Egg? (no, I have no idea who they are). http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/06/who_are_these_three_guys.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B4898489
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