August 2008 - Posts

Hug a Developer Today
28 August 08 07:24 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   
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SQL Server 2008 Data Mining in the Cloud
27 August 08 05:48 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Try it out - I think you'll like what you see.   Oh, I love this so much - here's a sample result, using the Adventure Works sample data and the Analyze Key Influencers for the Purchased Bike attribute.  Note that I've applied a filter to the Read More...
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Express Yourself
26 August 08 07:06 PM | llangit | 7 Comments   
I am interested in the Express version of our developer products for a couple of reasons: 1. These products provide a gateway to Microsoft developer technologies for free 2. SmartCare (the project that I personally volunteer for in Zambia) uses SQLExpress Read More...
gary vaynerchuk » the ultimate evangelist
26 August 08 07:01 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
For some reason Gary just always makes me smile. I had dinner with him once, he's really like this is person too, all the time. His energy level is amazing. That, if for no other reason, should be a good reason to drink more wine, right? gary vaynerchuk Read More...
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September 2008 geekSpeak shows
25 August 08 10:37 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
We have a great line-up for September (Live each Wednesday at noon PST to 1 pm) - check it out! In case you missed it, we have a series page on MSDN , and a show on Channel 9 too :) 9/3/2008 12:00 PM - geekSpeak: REST and Windows Communication Foundation Read More...
Cloud Computing and User Authentication
25 August 08 09:32 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
My colleague, Microsoft Architect Evangelist, David Chou , recently authored a very well-written explanation of this topic for the The Architecture Journal .  In particular I like his visual summary of authentication considerations.   Strong Read More...
My Favorite Todd Parr book
24 August 08 04:52 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
  Finally, someone who understands my hair challenges :) Books from Todd Parr Read More...
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Visual Studio Tips Book Helps Hurricane Katrina Survivors Rebuild Lives
22 August 08 11:59 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Buy an interesting book and help Katrina Survivors.  The author, Sarah Ford, works on the CodePlex team at Microsoft. Read her blog to get the full story - link below. Sara Ford's WebLog : Microsoft Visual Studio Tips Book Helps Hurricane Katrina Read More...
Consuming a HI-REST GET Service From Silverlight 2 (Beta 2)
22 August 08 05:33 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Check out this great new webcast series from my DE colleague from Arizona, Rob Bagby. deCast - Consuming a HI-REST GET Service From Silverlight 2 (Beta 2) | RobBagby | Channel 9 Read More...
BI in SQL Server 2008 for Architects
22 August 08 06:56 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
BI in SQL Server 2008 for Architects View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: bi sql ) Here's the deck from my presentation tonight to the SoCal .NET Architect's User Group   BI in SQL Server 2008 for Architects Read More...
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The most influential individuals in the LA Tech Scene from NowPublic
20 August 08 09:54 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Who's on 'the List'? From www.nowpublic.com " This is our 3rd MostPublic Index, identifying the 20 most influential individuals in Los Angeles. The MostPublic Index is a detailed barometer of whose voices are most heard in the digital landscape as new Read More...
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Microsoft DigiGirlz 2008 - Irvine, CA
20 August 08 05:14 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
**Updated September 3, 2008** Here's a video from the event We had a rocking good time hosting a bunch of SoCal DigiGirlz at the Microsoft Irvine, CA offices over the last two days. There we held our first-ever technology camp around the two themes - Read More...
Wow, someone thinks I am a part of a 'Cool SQL People' group
19 August 08 03:47 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Aside from that, there are quite a few of us 'SQL-types' on Twitter. Check out this list from 'StatisticsIO' (what a SQL-like nickname!), otherwise known as Jason Massie http://statisticsio.com/Home/tabid/36/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/217/Cool-SQL-People-that-I-Follow-on-Twitter.asp Read More...
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The Art of Multiprocessor Programming
17 August 08 05:13 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
What are you reading these days?  Here's what I am 'up to':   I am really enjoying this book, for it's balance of theory and practical application.  Now, it does use Java for it's examples, although I generally code in C#, I find enough Read More...
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The .NET Endpoint : Screencast - Creating your First WCF Service
14 August 08 05:34 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Check out this cool team blog for connected systems.  Among other useful bits of info, the team is sponsoring a WCF screencast series.  This is kind of like the popular ASP.NET 'How Do I?' 15-minute-or-less screencast series, in that it's quick, Read More...
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Programming Microsoft Robotics Studio
12 August 08 09:49 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
  This is what I'm reading this week.  VPL, CCR, Arbiter.Choice...I actually can't put this book down.  Where was this stuff when I was going to school?  The only question is which types of robots I'll soon be purchasing. What are Read More...
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Cool PDC2008 Contests
12 August 08 12:58 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
  The Professional Developer's Conference (Oct 27-30, 2008) is already my favorite public, Microsoft technical event because of it's pure geekiness - I mean where else will you find sessions like "Parallel Programming for C++ Developers in the Read More...
Calling All SoCal DigiGirlz
11 August 08 06:37 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
We running our first-ever DigiGirlz technology day camp at the Microsoft Irvine offices (map below) next Monday and Tuesday (August 18 and 19) from 9am to 5pm each day. 3 Irvine Plz, Irvine, CA 92614 The camp is completely free for REGISTERED girls form Read More...
So, I've reached Plurk Nirvana
10 August 08 06:30 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Really, I wouldn't lie about something like this...it's a good Karma thing! Well, I don't watch TV, so I've got to have a vice or two, right?  What's your social network 'vice' these days anyway? Read More...
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2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games
09 August 08 01:09 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Are you watching?  It's all on Silverlight.   2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games | Free Online Videos, Olympic Event | NBC Olympics Read More...
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SQL Server 2008 RTM!!!! Yeah Baby!!!!!
07 August 08 04:53 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
My colleague, Zain , has a great blog post with links on the what/why/when/where/how of SQL Server 2008 - enjoy!. And, yes, if you are wondering, I am spending day and night working on my SQL Server 2008 BI book these days. The intent is get this thing Read More...
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F# Function Composition
05 August 08 08:34 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Function composition is beautiful - thanks, Jason , for pointing me to this one. Did it with .NET - YAPES: Problem Six Read More...
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Two weeks in Seattle with SoCalDevGal
02 August 08 07:08 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
I've just returned from a trip to Seattle.  Many of you have asked, "What are you doing there?"  So, here you go.... The overall purpose of the trip was technical readiness.  To that end I (mostly) attended a MS-internal conference Read More...

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