Archive for 2009

Entity Framework Recipes

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

Our own local Entity Framework smart guy Zeeshan Hirani spoke recently in Fort Worth about his book Entity Framework Recipes.  Shawn Weisfeld captured it all on video for us so that we could jam it into our brains over and over again until we become EF experts: Zeeshan Hirani (http://weblogs.asp.net/zeeshanhirani) is working on a new [...]

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DFW IT Professionals January 7th User Group Meeting

Posted on December 10, 2009 by

Speech Title: Introduction to Windows Server 2008 R2 Come learn about the great new features in Windows Server 2008 R2 with a focus on the benefits for IT Administrators. This session will cover many new features included in Windows Server 2008 R2 that improve the cost of ownership and IT administrator improvements. This overview session [...]

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Ask the Microsoft Experts at the MTC

Posted on December 10, 2009 by

Click here to Register Exclusive Invitation from Microsoft Services: �Ask the Experts� at the Microsoft Irving Office In this tough economy, you need to do more with less, work smarter, and plan better.  �Ask the Experts� is designed to give you an opportunity to engage directly with Microsoft Architects and Technical Support Engineers on a [...]

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Elite Web Optimization Event

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

Are you a Web Professional� Interested in free software and support to grow your web development business? Who needs help getting your customers� websites to the top of the search rankings? Looking for tips and tricks to design and develop next generation web experiences? Looking to make your web development business more profitable? Looking to [...]

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State of .NET Events in Dallas and Houston

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

Our good friends at EPS Software are hosting a FREE event during the month of December in both Dallas and Houston, focused on what�s happening with the .NET platform.  Of special interest to most is that there is some Silverlight 4, Windows 7 and Visual Studio 2010 content included! Here�s the full info: —- Two [...]

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November Update to Windows Azure Tools

Posted on November 14, 2009 by

The November version of the Windows Azure SDK and Tools was just released. Download them here. New in the November 2009 SDK: Windows Azure Service Runtime managed library: The latest version of the Service Hosting Runtime API includes support for enhanced communication between roles and for runtime notification of service configuration changes. Direct communication between [...]

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“Best of Launch” Events Coming to Austin and Tulsa

Posted on November 2, 2009 by

TechNet & MSDN Events Present: Highlights from �the New Efficiency� Launch Join us as we explore how Windows� 7, Windows Server� 2008 R2 and Exchange Server� 2010 deliver on the new efficiency where cost savings, productivity and innovations come together. At this free event we�ll cover the �best of� content and deliver highlights from �the [...]

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October DevCares – Windows 7 for Developers

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

  + UPDATE:  Here is a link to the deck and demos from my talk this morning: I�ll be presenting at the October DevCares event in Dallas on Friday, October 30 on Windows 7 for Developers.  Here�s the session abstract: Windows 7 for Developers Windows 7 enables developers to create distinctive and intuitive applications that [...]

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Tulsa TechFest is almost here!

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

Ok gang � it�s almost November 6, and you know that that means� it�s time for Tulsa TechFest!  TTF is our annual tech conference featuring 13 tracks and over 60 sessions of high-quality, expert contributed content.  I�m really excited about this year�s speaker line-up!  Here are just some of the speaker highlights you can look [...]

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Meet the Creator of Centipede!

Posted on October 20, 2009 by

(screen shot photo courtesy of wikipedia) Who doesn�t like the game Centipede � fast, furious action in the garden where centipedes and spiders attack you mercilessly as you dodge through toadstools trying to eliminate the unwanted pests.  Ever wonder where this game came from, and who created it?  Now is your chance to meet the [...]

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