November 2007 - Posts

Complexity and Simplicity at MSDN events
27 November 07 04:54 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   

Althought I enjoy complex music , art and people , when it comes to code, the simpler the better. Can you join me next week in Irvine (Tues, Dec 4 from 8am to noon) or Riverside (Thursday, Dec 6 from 1pm to 5pm) for my MSDN sessions on reducing complexity Read More...

Filed under: MSDN events, Southern California, ASP.NET development, Art

geekSpeak - Wednesday, November 28th - httpHandlers and httpModules with Chris Love
26 November 07 08:20 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   

Join Glen and me for this week's geekSpeak. We are looking forward to 'seeing' you there. Also the January lineup for geekSpeak will be available shortly. Next geekSpeak - Wednesday, November 28th - httpHandlers and httpModules with Chris Love Read More...

Filed under: ASP.NET development, geekSpeak, Webcasts

Download details: Search Server 2008 Express VHD
26 November 07 01:15 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   

This is test environment for the newly-released Search Search (a version of SharePoint Server that we've licensed for search, plus a few other interesting changes). Check it out Download details: Search Server 2008 Express VHD Read More...

Filed under: ASP.NET development, MOSS, SharePoint, geekSpeak

How many books are you reading now?
25 November 07 06:28 AM | llangit | 5 Comments   

Because I am something of a luddite (don't watch TV, play video games, listen to radio - seldom go to movies), I tend to have 4 or more books in my 'currently' reading pile. I was up to 12, which is a bit excessive, even for me. I've been 'knocking them Read More...

Filed under: Fun

rdoherty's WebLog : Demystifying Spatial Support in SQL Server 2008
24 November 07 07:00 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Interested in using the newly-available GEOGRAPHY data type? This well-written article provides a detail explanation, with code examples of how to do just that. rdoherty's WebLog : Demystifying Spatial Support in SQL Server 2008 Read More...

Filed under: BI

from me (SoCalDevGal) to you : SharePoint 2007 Developer Links on one page
23 November 07 06:17 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Many of you have asked for one 'all-up' list of the various SharePoint Developer links and resources that I've posted on my blog over time. Here you go - note the first link is to the 12-part webcast series Mike and I recorded (intro to development on Read More...

Filed under: MOSS, SharePoint, geekSpeak, Webcasts

Yue Minjun - Laughing Art
22 November 07 03:35 AM | llangit | 2 Comments   

This month's Vanity Fair had an interesting article on the contemporary art scene in China . The work of Yue Minjun caught my eye more than the other artists shown. I've always particularly liked art that made me laugh (and think) at the same time. I've Read More...

Filed under: Art, Fun

.net DEvHammer : Add Silverlight video to your blog
21 November 07 06:18 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   

One thing for all of to play with... .net DEvHammer : Add Silverlight video to your blog Read More...

Filed under: ASP.NET development

AJAX Control Toolkit - for Visual Studio 2008
21 November 07 01:16 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   

Grab this one! AJAX Control Toolkit - View Release Read More...

Filed under: ASP.NET development

Visual Studio 2008 shipped today
20 November 07 05:54 AM | llangit | 3 Comments   

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Filed under: Vista development, ASP.NET development

I'm speaking at the new LA SharePoint User Group
18 November 07 05:01 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   

On Tuesday, Nov 20th - topic is 'Understanding and Customizing SharePoint Libraries' (Document, Picture and Form) I'm looking forward to seeing you there ! Read More...

Filed under: Southern California, SharePoint

#2 on Facebook
17 November 07 06:51 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   

But have any of you actually heard me sing? Read More...

Filed under: Fun

Get on the bus for 'The Code Trip'
16 November 07 08:28 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   

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Filed under: MSDN events, Southern California, ASP.NET development, Technical Conference, Travel, Fun, Helping, BI, Webcasts

SQL Server Product Samples on CodePlex
16 November 07 06:24 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   

Samples are here now - well organized and documented. CodePlex just gets better every day. If you are not a member yet, you should be. Microsoft SQL Server Product Samples: Database - Home Read More...

Filed under: BI

Data Mining deck for Developers on SlideShare
16 November 07 07:26 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Here's my deck from the talk in Barcelona last week and tonight at the LA SQL UG. Link to Data Mining for Developers » SlideShare Read More...

Filed under: Southern California, BI

SharePoint Coding - Avoid common problems
16 November 07 12:13 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Do YOU have a disposal problem? This is a well-written reference to fix this, and other common issues. Read More...

Filed under: MOSS, SharePoint, Webcasts

updated MSDN Events and Webcasts site - hey, I'm featured!
14 November 07 04:15 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

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Filed under: MSDN events, Southern California, Webcasts

Lynn on Data Mining at Los Angeles SQL Server Professionals Group
13 November 07 05:31 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   

I'll be speaking on 'Data Mining for Developers' this Thursday, November 15th at 6:30 pm at UCLA. Detailed directions and registration via the link below. I'll look forward to seeing you there. Link to Los Angeles SQL Server Professionals Group > Hom Read More...

Filed under: Southern California, BI

geekSpeak December 2007 schedule
09 November 07 10:57 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Hope to 'see' you there! December 2007 3 shows this month All shows LIVE at Noon to 1 pm PST Registration links Dec 5 - Bill James - LINQ to SQL http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032359603&Culture=en-US Dec 12 - Brian Loesgen Read More...

Filed under: MSDN events, ASP.NET development, geekSpeak, Webcasts

SmartCare in Zambia
08 November 07 11:11 AM | llangit | 2 Comments   

At TechEd Barcelona this week I had the privilege of interviewing lead developer from the SmartCare team (electronic medical records tracking system being implemented in Zambia) Irene Pathy . Regular readers of my blog may know that I work with a world-wide Read More...

Filed under: Travel, Helping

Hey, look I'm in the Fishbowl at Virtual TechEd
07 November 07 08:47 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   

Here in Barcelona, there is activity going on everywhere. One area is the 'fish bowl' which looks like a ' great glass elevator '. Catch me talking about Business Intelligence . Read More...

Filed under: TechEd, Technical Conference, BI

Virtual TechEd from Barcelona starts Nov 5
05 November 07 05:00 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   

Many of you have sent mail saying you 'wished you were here too'. Now you can be, kind of - starting tomorrow (well, today where I am - jet lag is really got me!), you can catch some of the conference on Virtual TechEd . I am scheduled to record on Tuesday Read More...

Filed under: TechEd, Technical Conference, Travel, BI

My 15 minutes (well, 24 actually) on Channel 9
02 November 07 03:30 AM | llangit | 2 Comments   

Everyone gets their 15 minutes, right? I guess this is mine. If nothing else, Asli and I certainly amuse each other! Read More...

Filed under: Southern California, Fun, geekSpeak, Webcasts