Monday, April 28, 2008

Course 50037: Windows Server 2008 Partner Preparation

This three-day course provides students who have an understanding of Windows Server with the changes in Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=2903f0b0-5e0a-4acf-8b4b-aa80fc0bc03b&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Identigene to move to Salt Lake City - Bizjournals.com


Identigene to move to Salt Lake City
Bizjournals.com, NC - 3 hours ago
Paternity and family-relatedness DNA testing will continue to be carried out under the Identigene business unit, while forensic DNA casework for ...
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Course 50017: Implementing Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install, customize, and administer Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=62ab8d8d-6118-4ff6-a8f7-bdce8fd4d2d4&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Labor laws - New Orleans CityBusiness


Labor laws
New Orleans CityBusiness, LA - 3 hours ago
“Generous (maternity and paternity) leave can be a real retention and recruitment tool,” said Drew Burnside, a management employment lawyer for New Orleans’ ...

Source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/4-0&fd=R&url=http://www.neworleanscitybusiness.com/viewStory.cfm%3FrecID%3D30634&cid=0&ei=qcwVSMWwHoviwQG_rqjpCw&usg=AFrqEzejpO54tGm_xwYgbqiB8tc6lCo8zA

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Course 50007: SQL Server 2005 Bootcamp

This five-day instructor-led course teaches database professionals working in enterprise environments how to upgrade to SQL Server 2005.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=ddcdb712-2d5a-4556-8596-de9950cca5d6&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Presumption of paternity' can trump DNA tests for non-dads - PennLive.com


Presumption of paternity' can trump DNA tests for non-dads
PennLive.com, PA - 8 hours ago
In Pennsylvania, like most states, a "presumption of paternity" trumps everything. The doctrine, with roots in English common law, assumes a husband is the ...

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Course 50002: ISA Server 2006 Technical Overview

This two-day lab can help you use Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 to securely publish content for remote access, connect and secure branch offices, and defend against external and internal web-based threats.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=ab6acb77-b836-4d50-9f4b-53719eb793ed&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 50001: ProClarity Analyst Training

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to expand the capabilities of Microsoft Business Intelligence, making information simpler to access, easier to use, and clearer to understand.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=1ce2d3cf-9f27-4a98-8b05-f174b607e850&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

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Saturday, April 26, 2008

Course 50058: JavaScript 1.5

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to start creating and working with JavaScript. This course covers the material you need to know to become proficient using JavaScript with your Web pages. You will learn JavaScript’s critical elements, including language syntax, script design, and deployment. This course will provide you with a strong foundation in JavaScript and enable you to build JavaScript-enabled Web pages correctly and with confidence.

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WIPO-IFRRO Subregional Seminar on Copyright and Related Rights and Collective Management of Rights

2008-05-21 to 2008-05-22, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Source: http://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/details.jsp?meeting_id=15785

Course 50005: Visual Studio 2005 Team System Deep Dive Training

This four-day course provides students with deep-dive information on Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2005, including a brief refresher and overview of the Visual Studio 2005 Team System, the architecture and capabilities of both the client SKUs as well as TFS at a 300 level, and commonly encountered Visual Studio 2005 Team System customization and extension scenarios.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=e10c465c-80d3-4cc8-8c89-57f7464bc283&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 50062: Core XML

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to learn the fundamentals of the Extensible Markup Language (XML) as well as those of the most popular supporting technologies. See how to create well-formed XML data and effective namespaces. Understand how to perform validation using Document Type Definitions (DTDs) and XML Schemas (XSDs). See how to manipulate XML data using the Document Object Model (DOM) and Simple API for XML (SAX).

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=690da9c6-bb3f-456d-b264-51d171ed8926&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Who's the daddy? Do-it-yourself paternity test kits hit store shelves - Jackson Clarion Ledger


Who's the daddy? Do-it-yourself paternity test kits hit store shelves
Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS - Apr 23, 2008
And so it is into this world that we profile the brand-new Identigene At-Home DNA Paternity Test Collection Kit, new to the shelves of area Rite Aid stores ...

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Course 50063: Transforming XML with XSLT

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use the XSLT language to process XML data into another markup format like HTML or WAP. You'll learn about the origins and current state of XSLT and how to create simple "blueprint" style sheets. You’ll find out about XPath, another XML technology, and learn how to use it to navigate to any node in an XML tree. You’ll discover how to use rule-based style sheets to create powerful and flexible style sheet applications. You'll also learn how XSLT differs from procedural programming languages and how to apply the programming knowledge you already have to this new language and environment.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=1d59b498-ac2f-4b5c-8470-4c9a0c18ff01&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Friday, April 25, 2008

Course 50059: Visual Studio 2005 Tools for the Microsoft Office System

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge to develop solutions based on Microsoft Word 2003, Microsoft Excel 2003, or Microsoft Outlook 2003. You'll learn about the types of solutions you can create with Visual Studio Tools for Office, understand how to work with the Microsoft Office object models, find out how to create your own user interface through Windows forms or the Actions pane, learn about deploying your solutions to end-user computers, and much more.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=6aeccb99-e70f-4338-85d1-283a492ac4b1&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

David Baddiel enjoys Julian Barnes's meditation on death - Times Online


David Baddiel enjoys Julian Barnes's meditation on death
Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago
I make this clear because, as Jane Shilling pointed out in her review in these pages a fortnight ago, the publisher has not. On the back of the book, ...

Course 50060: Core XML and XML Transformations and Web Services

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to learn the fundamentals of the Extensible Markup Language (XML) as well as those of the most popular supporting technologies.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=ecfa92a6-8bf1-4d72-9d5b-b9a28ae67190&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 50061: XML Overview for the IT Professional

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to learn the history of Web technologies and the role that XML plays therein. They will gain an understanding of character encoding. They will also learn how to create and manipulate XML documents and implement known content strategies as well as design considerations. Students will explore critical extensions to XML and be introduced to cutting-edge applications that are utilizing XML technologies.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=4995b6e8-fe32-4fa2-a986-b8fd96ab3ea4&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

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Learning Plan for MCITP Certification as a Database Administrator

This learning plan is intended to help experienced database administrators earn the MCITP Database Administrator certification for SQL Server 2005.


Getting certified as a MCITP Database Administrator shows that you have the knowledge and skills required to maintain enterprise data management solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MCITP certification as a Database Administrator is appropriate for administrators of databases and network servers, and those who want to confirm their knowledge of SQL Server 2005. Candidates for this credential should have at least two years of experience installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server, managing multidimensional databases, and implementing database and server security. You should know how to use the SQL Server user interface, set up and manage user accounts, write and store queries, monitor server activity, automate reporting and server management tasks, maintain database availability, and protect and recover data.


To earn this certification, candidates must pass three exams: 70-431, 70-443, and 70-444. Alternately, candidates who are currently certified as a MCDBA in SQL Server 2000 can upgrade their certification by passing two exams: 70-431 and 70-447.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Course 50047: Advanced IT Pro Course for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, deploy, and configure server farm solutions with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. The course focuses on key deployment and configuration tasks.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=7ca62f19-bb29-43d6-b3d3-ac01bbf8ea52&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

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Course 50048: Enterprise Search Solution Architect Workshop

This two-day instructor-led workshop provides students with the knowledge and skills to architect enterprise search solutions with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. The workshop focuses on architectural issues and decisions.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=66b93f38-ad89-4830-a85d-044f5b061f4b&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Monday, April 21, 2008

Course 50003: 2007 Microsoft Office System: Customizing and Extending Enterprise Content Management Solutions

The goal of this one-day instructor-led course is to give you an in-depth look at and hands-on experience with Web Content Management (WCM) capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=469fc809-957a-4b4b-b73c-82e59ea9810a&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

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Course 50020: Forefront Security Technical Boot Camp

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to deploy Forefront security products.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=905e7ac3-c1b7-4b7f-b1bc-7e2edb3c5990&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 50022: TCP/IP Fundamentals for Microsoft Windows

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand the operation and configuration of the TCP/IP protocol suite and its associated technologies for connectivity, automated addressing, name resolution, and traffic protection in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=1bb77ab9-3923-4745-aabb-89d5e84799f0&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

31149 KATE WALSH OPENS THE PEDIGREE® DOGSTORE IN T

31149 KATE WALSH OPENS THE PEDIGREE® DOGSTORE IN T

6 min - Feb 8, 2008


Star of "Private Practice" Kicks Off Fourth Annual PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs officially opened the doors to the PEDIGREE® DOGSTORE in Times Square today with the help of Kate Walsh. The store will serve as the first short-term adoption center of its kind where visitors can

Course 50024: OCS 2007 “Ignite” Workshop

This two-day instructor-led workshop provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand 200-level baseline information on Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. The workshop focuses on understanding scenarios of Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS 2007), Office Communicator, and integration with Exchange 2007.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=64c2bcac-476b-40d5-8a1f-74d9fdf28bf5&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Les Chiens Oasis et Cookie,The Dogs playing,nice animals!

Les Chiens Oasis et Cookie,The Dogs playing,nice animals!
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9 min - Apr 20, 2006


Two Westies going out.http://myzult.nl/habamazu.html
The videotape had been for more then a year in the camera,that explains the bad quality.
best vieuwable in small version.
Westy Oasis is not on this earth anymore.
In memorie for her I put it into mpg to upload it here on Google,
again sorry for the bad quality.
West Highland white Terrier

Course 50033: Complete Windows Presentation Foundation

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a major component of .NET 3.0/3.5. The API provides a new model for building traditional desktop UIs as well as a new generation of smart client/web aware GUI applications. This course will dive into the WPF object model, the role (and use of) XAML, as well as the WPF development tools. Attendees will investigate the WPF data binding engine, available layout managers, and the construction of styles and templates. This course also introduces the 2D, 3D, video, and animation APIs exposed by the Windows Presentation object model. We wrap up with an examination of XBAP (Xaml Browser Applications) and the role of WPF/E.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=ed0e482b-4096-4d75-9819-f26e8154b803&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 50012: Microsoft Operations Framework Changing Quadrant

This three-day instructor-led course provides training to Microsoft customers in the effective management of change within an enterprise operations environment. In addition, it provides a knowledge base with respect to changing quadrant for those who deliver Microsoft customer solutions, such as technical account managers (TAMs), consultants, and go-to partners. The core underlying and foundational intellectual property (IP) is the operations guides. The operations guides for change, release, and configuration management provide the detailed foundational information to drive the courseware.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=467184bb-167f-4f52-adf7-e95d68e44996&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 6464: Visual Studio 2008: ADO.NET 3.5

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to access and modify data by using ADO.NET 3.5.Audience. This course is intended for application developers who know how to create applications in Visual Studio 2005 or 2008. Before attending this course, students should have intermediate experience developing applications by using previous versions of Microsoft Visual Studio at level 200.

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

Clinic 6264: Introducing Windows Communication Foundation using .Net Framework 3.5 & Visual Studio 2008

In this 2 hour online clinic you will learn about Windows Communication Foundation, the next generation technology for developing service oriented applications. Within the clinic you will learn about WCF Architecture, how to create WCF Services and Clients, and enhancing WCF services with security and reliability. This clinic will provide a start point for Enterprise Developers and Software Architects that are looking to Windows Communication Foundation as a solution for their service oriented solutions.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=a4ac7517-6a89-4dee-ad28-99abaedc73b3&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

LDK, First Solar Will Continue to Rebound


Money Morning submits:


By Jason Simpkins

After a strong 2007 campaign, solar stocks - and the overall clean energy sector - fell hard in the first quarter of 2008.

Clinic 6262: Introducing Windows Workflow Foundation using .Net Framework 3.5 & Visual Studio 2008

This clinic will provide a start point for Enterprise Developers and Software Architects that are looking to Windows Workflow Foundation as a solution for enabling business processes within their solutions.

Within the clinic you will learn about the functionality provided by the workflow engine, the overall architecture, and how to build workflow enabled applications.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=6f0ea0fa-3bb2-4a53-8c6d-afcd0e278309&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

eBay Sellers Must Learn the Art of 'Hacking' BestMatch


Scot Wingo submits:

Outside of the World of eBay (EBAY), in the wonderful world of the Internet,
Google's (GOOG) algorithmic search engine is constantly being gamed by those
with good intentions (white hat), unknown intentions (grey hats) and
devious intentions (black hats).

Friday, April 18, 2008

Clinic 6263: Introducing Windows Presentation Foundation using .Net Framework 3.5 & Visual Studio 2008

This 2-hour clinic is part of a collection of clinics that teaches about the new capabilities provided by the .NET Framework 3.5

These clinics are for experienced developers and software architects who are looking to adopt Microsoft's next generation technology within their solutions.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=c915cf29-43a1-42d2-8ac0-ae62508cc40d&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 2310: Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008

This five-day instructor-led course will teach introductory-level Web developers the fundamentals of Web application development and best practices for Microsoft Web development technologies, including ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX Extensions and Silverlight. This course focuses on using the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development environment and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to create a Web application that delivers dynamic content to a Web site.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=766610f6-aa8d-483b-9300-31200bce2342&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 2310CL: Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008

This Distance Learning version of the course consists of 10 online live instructor-led sessions over five weeks (two hours for each session). Additional self-paced e-learning content, scenario-based labs, and assessments accompany these sessions. This course will teach introductory-level Web developers the fundamentals of Web application development and best practices for Microsoft Web development technologies, including ASP.NET 3.5, ASP.NET AJAX Extensions and Silverlight. This course focuses on using the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development environment and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to create a Web application that delivers dynamic content to a Web site.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=13d4754d-1c5c-41af-a70b-1551224d172f&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Business briefs - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle


Business briefs
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - Apr 17, 2008
Biophan Technologies Inc. of Pittsford said it has two new patents in its intellectual property. One involving the generation of electrical power from body ...

Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Companion

Get comprehensive information to plan, deploy, administer, and support Windows Server 2008. With the ADMINISTRATOR'S COMPANION, you get mission-critical information in a single volume - straight from the experts.

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Companies did not violate Crocs&#39; patents, judge rules - Rocky Mountain News

Companies did not violate Crocs' patents, judge rules
Rocky Mountain News, CO - 7 hours ago
The ITC ruling comes after the European Union in December similarly struck down one of Crocs' patents. Crocs CEO Ron Snyder told investors on a conference ...

Windows Presentation Foundation

Get the practical, scenario-based introduction to developing applications with Windows Presentation Foundation. This book delivers four real-world examples and code samples in Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C#.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=86424fc9-2a3b-47f6-85ae-3f1cce896dc8&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Cop quizzed over ‘blood swap’ case - Dispatch Online


Cop quizzed over ‘blood swap’ case
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 45 minutes ago
THE defence advocate representing an East London couple accused of swapping paternity blood samples put the investigating officer under the spotlight in the ...
DNA expert says accused is the dad Dispatch Online
‘Father’s blood’ turned out to be a woman’s Dispatch Online
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Programming Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Developer Reference

Get practical guidance for developing Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions - direct from the experts. This book delivers best practices, examples, and case studies - helping you build proficiency in customizing, integrating, and extending solutions.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=04ef9559-5ba2-4c1f-800b-f491b063f09b&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

ARGELA-USA Intros &#39;Tuitalk&#39; VoIP Service - TMCnet


ARGELA-USA Intros 'Tuitalk' VoIP Service
TMCnet - 12 hours ago
By Jai CS ARGELA-USA, a provider of telecom solutions, has announced "tuitalk" as its new brand bringing together advertisers, telecom operators and ...

Working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

Get a practical introduction to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and discover how to implement, customize, and integrate CRM 4.0 with other desktop applications and development tools. Includes a 120-day evaluation copy of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=6a1d5c45-61c1-4934-8ec7-5410e58211f2&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Collection 8937: eConnect in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0

Topics include using the eConnect .NET assemblies, the Incoming, Outgoing, and Requestor services, and using eConnect in BizTalk 2006. Specific learning objectives include; Describe tools available for integration with Microsoft Dynamics GP, List prerequisites and steps to install eConnect, Describe XML document schema requirements for eConnect, Summarize MSMQ functionality, Use the Incoming and Outgoing services and Transaction Requester to integrate data, Provide information about the items in the eConnect .NET assemblies, Explain the steps to use the Microsoft.Dynamics.GP.eConnect.dll assembly to create a Vendor.

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Learning Plan for Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Exam 70-444)

By following the steps in this learning plan, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to optimize and maintain database administration solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2005; and ultimately to prepare for Exam 70-444. When you pass this exam, you earn a credit towards the MCITP Database Administrator certification.


Candidates for Exam 70-444 are professional database administrators who optimize and maintain database solutions. They have three or more years dedicated to database work, which may include two or more of the following phases in the product lifecycle: design, development, deployment, optimization, maintenance, or support. The typical work environment is an enterprise or a midsize organization. Candidates should be experienced in using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=e46f2cf0-e3d6-11dc-95ff-0800200c9a66&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Course 50018: Mastering Microsoft Office Accounting 2007

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use all essential parts of Microsoft Office Accounting 2007. The course focuses on usage, financial postings, and customization of Office Accounting as well as the differences between Office Accounting Express and Office Accounting Professional.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=d225277a-b0f1-4800-b11e-1907415b36b7&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Learning Plan for Upgrading Your MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator in SQL Server 2005 (Exam 70-447)

This learning plan is intended to help database developers who are currently certified as MCDBA in SQL Server 2000 to prepare for Exam-70-447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.


When you pass this exam, you earn a credit towards the MCITP Database Administrator certification for SQL Server 2005.

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Feds to judge: Give Snipes maximum penalty

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Federal prosecutors Tuesday urged a Florida judge to sentence actor Wesley Snipes to three years in prison and fine him $5 million to demonstrate to taxpayers that refusal to pay income taxes carries severe penalties. 
Snipes is scheduled to be sentenced April 24 by U.S. District Judge William Hodges in Ocala, Florida, on [...]

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Learning Plan for Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Exam 70-443)

By following the steps in this learning plan, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to design database server infrastructures by using Microsoft SQL Server 2005; and ultimately to prepare for Exam 70-443. When you pass this exam, you to earn a credit towards the MCITP Database Administrator certification for SQL Server 2005.


Candidates for Exam 70-443 are professional database administrators who optimize and maintain database solutions. They have three or more years dedicated to database work, which may include two or more of the following phases in the product lifecycle: design, development, deployment, optimization, maintenance, or support. The typical work environment is an enterprise or a midsize organization. Candidates should be experienced in using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=e0ad1250-e3ca-11dc-95ff-0800200c9a66&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

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Learning Plan for Maintaining and Supporting Windows Server 2008

By following the steps in this learning plan, IT professionals, such as helpdesk support technicians, will gain the knowledge and skills required to perform the day-to-day support and maintenance of a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 network.


For more information on troubleshooting, refer to the Learning Plan for Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 http://learning.microsoft.com/manager/LearningPlanV2.aspx?resourceId=%7b8767b410-c9e0-11dc-95ff-0800200c9a66%7d&clang=en-US

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Course 8939: Trade in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0

This two and a half day Microsoft Dynamics NAV Trade course explores all of the activities required to handle the purchase, sale, and return of inventory in the program. This course will show you how to manage sales and purchase transactions, including prices and discounts, item charges and order promising. Requisition management will be covered, as well as returns management and customer service features.

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Course 50067: MDOP Overview Training

The goal of this MDOP class is to enable information technology workers to understand the technical aspects of MDOP to improve the desktop computing environment. On completion of the course, the student will have an understanding of all the components of MDOP with the exception of Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization and will have hands-on experience using the different components of MDOP. The course focuses on the concepts and usage of Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset, Advanced Group Policy Management, System Center Desktop Error Monitoring, and Microsoft Asset Inventory Service.

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VoIP services &#39;only effective if well managed&#39; - Direct Response


VoIP services 'only effective if well managed'
Direct Response, UK - 17 hours ago
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) telecommunications services must be properly managed, a new report warns. Aberdeen research found that well-managed VoIP ...

Course 8611: Inventory Management in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0

This 2-day training material covers all aspects of the inventory and basic warehousing functionality available for Microsoft Dynamics NAV, as well as conceptual information on inventory management in general. This training material also provides background information to set up Microsoft Dynamics NAV for inventory management.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=32eb00b0-db54-11dc-95ff-0800200c9a66&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Monday, April 14, 2008

Course 5929: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects and Programs

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use the Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 enterprise tool to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close enterprise programs and to customize the enterprise environment. This is the third course in the Microsoft Office Project 2007 Official Curriculum series and addresses the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solution.

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Course 6461: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Communication Foundation

This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and configure a Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) solution.

This course is intended for application developers who know how to build and consume Web services in .NET 2.0 and how to use the common features of the base class library. The application developers do not have to understand concepts such advanced WS-*, WSE, service lifecycle management, and diagnostics.

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Course 6462: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Workflow Foundation

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and configure a Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) solution.

This course is intended for application developers who know how to create applications in Visual Studio 2005 or 2008. The course does not require previous experience creating workflow-based solutions.

Before attending this course, students should have intermediate experience developing applications by using previous versions of Microsoft Visual Studio at level 200.

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Rowling due in court to testify over unofficial Harry Potter ... - InTheNews.co.uk

Rowling due in court to testify over unofficial Harry Potter ...
InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 24 minutes ago
An RDR statement on its website said it was "determined to publish this book for the benefit of Harry Potter fans everywhere". The publisher said it ...

Collection 8941: Service Management in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live

This collection examines the processes and functionality used by Service managers and Service representatives. The collection introduces the core Service Management concepts, including the use of Contracts, Cases, the Knowledge Base, and Queue management. The objective of this collection is to provide students with an understanding of the following Service Management topics: - Contracts, Cases, Knowledge Base, and Queue management - Service Management functionality including case routing, Knowledge Base article and article template creation, linking cases to contracts, and using queues.This training is targeted toward customer service representatives, administrators, office managers, CEO’s, and consultants interested in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Service Management functionality.

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Sunday, April 13, 2008

Targeting terror dollars By Asa Hutchinson - Washington Times


Targeting terror dollars By Asa Hutchinson
Washington Times, DC - 33 minutes ago
Now those banks that complied with congressional intent are facing lawsuits from a company claiming that they have infringed on its patents for the ...

Course 8885: Human Resources in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0

These comprehensive Training Materials provide you with an in-depth view of the extensive functionality contained within the Human Resources application. Besides learning the functionality, you will also learn tips and techniques that can help make an implementation successful, and you will gain a thorough understanding of the HR application and its capabilities.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=49ccda2a-3a89-4e25-bf72-08494e2a2516&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 50021: Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 Training

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with demonstrations and hands-on lab instruction in administering Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003. Students will learn how to use Group Policy and Microsoft Windows Deployment Services.

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Course 6421AL: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

The purpose of this 5-day course is to teach the WIS TS how to implement and configure secure network access as well as how to implement fault tolerant storage technologies with FSRM2 and DFS.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=40c7a038-5426-497f-a1c4-384ea0ba744f&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

Course 50023: Implementing System Center Data Protection Manager 2007

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to protect and recover data using System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (DPM).

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RedEnvelope Getting Pink Slip?


Michael Arrington submits:

Bad news for San Francisco based e-commerce site Red Envelope (REDE),
an “upmarket online retailer with the primary goal of making gift
giving easy and fun”: It’s about done.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Microsoft XNA Game Studio 2.0: Learn Programming Now!

Your learn-by-doing introduction to computer programming with Microsoft Visual C# 2008, and XNA Game Studio Express - the Xbox 360 development tool. Get software and how-to instructions for customizing Xbox 360 games - and create your own games no...

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Writers prefer agents instead of publishers - Economic Times

Writers prefer agents instead of publishers
Economic Times, India - 8 hours ago
There is a chance that the most ordered book will also have a better chance of being published by the offline publisher, he feels. The estimated market for ...
Breakthrough of the Podcast Authors Washington Post
Publisher glories in readers' soul-searching San Francisco Chronicle
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Microsoft ASP.NET 3.5 Step by Step

The popular, learn-by-doing tutorial - updated for the latest version of ASP.NET. Teach yourself core capabilities and essential techniques and get started building working components and Web applications.

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Cheap Ways To Satisfy Small Needs Posted By : Amenda Dorothy

Under small personal loan plans, you can avail an amount to meet your short term financial needs. Both good and bad credit card holders can use these loans for their own benefits.

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-643): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure

Your 2-in-1 Self-Paced Training Kit features official exam prep and practice for the skills measured by Exam 70-643.

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Deposit Checks With Your Phone

Got a camera phone? If so, then you've got a check scanner. You can skip the trip to the bank and 'deposit' checks with just an image.

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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Your 2-in-1 Self-Paced Training Kit features official exam prep and practice for the skills measured by Exam 70-642.

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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

Your 2-in-1 Self-Paced Training Kit features official exam prep and practice for the skills measured by Exam 70-640.

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Instant Approval Bad Credit Loans - Fast Cash For Sudden Crunch Posted By : Helena Eaves

Instant approval bad credit loans are short-term financial provisions. Money under the provision is directly deposited into your account in less than 24 hours of your applying. For your fast processing you can apply for these loans online too. It is simple and convenient to loan accessing.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Microsoft ASP.NET 3.5 Developer Reference

Get the definitive guide to Web development with ASP.NET technologies - updated for ASP.NET 3.5. Written by Dino Esposito, this in-depth reference goes beyond the basics to help you build professional skills. Includes code samples in Visual C# 2008.

Source: http://learning.microsoft.com:80/Manager/ResourceDetails.aspx?resourceId=84587d0f-5823-4334-b228-206aa4d8b3b4&clang=en-US&brand=Learning

eBay Watch: Q1 Predictions for eBay and Marketplaces


OnlyEBAY submits:

Q1 Predictions for eBay


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So there we have it, my top-line Q1 predictions for eBay (EBAY) Marketplaces (see below), Communications, and Payments

Collection 8942: Sales Management in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live

This tutorial examines the processes and functionality used by sales managers and sales representatives. Courses explore the sales concepts in greater detail including lead and opportunity management, automating the sales process using workflow rules, and key reporting and analysis features in Microsoft Dynamics CRM. After completing this course, students should understand: - Sales process functionality, from entering leads, through conversion of leads to accounts, contacts, and opportunities - Automating sales processes using workflows - Key reporting and analysis features in Microsoft Dynamics CRM  This training is targeted toward sales representatives, administrators, office managers, CEO’s, and consultants who need to understand Microsoft Dynamics CRM sales process functionality.

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Mcse 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Audio Training CD.Question and Answer Format. 40 Questions with answers and explanations. (Audio CD) newly tagged "microsoft certification"

Mcse 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Audio Training CD.Question and Answer Format. 40 Questions with answers and explanations. (Audio CD)
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Learning Plan for Windows 2000 IT Professional Enterprise Administrators Who Want to Work toward Windows Server 2008 Certification

This learning plan is intended for IT professionals who are currently certified as MCSE in Windows 2000 Server, and who want to work towards the MCTIP Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator certification.


The MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification focuses on the knowledge and skills that are required for the design and maintenance of a Windows Server 2008 infrastructure in enterprise organizations. The enterprise administrator is responsible for the overall IT environment and architecture of the network. The enterprise administrator translates business goals into technology decisions and designs mid-range to long-term strategies. Enterprise administrators also make key decisions and recommendations about the following: network infrastructure; directory services, identity management, and authentication; security policies; business continuity (disaster recovery, personnel/equipment/data); design of IT administrative structure (delegation models); best practices, standards, and SLAs.


Note: There is a significant technology gap between Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2008. For this reason, IT professionals who are certified as MCSE in Windows 2000 Server and want to take the upgrade exam for Windows Server 2008 (70-649) must first upgrade their certification to MCSE on Windows Server 2003.


By following the steps in this learning plan, you will have access to the learning resources that are required to earn the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator for Windows Server 2008. To transition from the MCSE Windows 2000 Server to the MCITP Enterprise Administrator, you must pass the following five exams: 70-292, 70-296, 70-649, 70-620 or 70-624, and 70-647.

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MCAD/MCSD Training Guide (70-316): Developing and Implementing Windows-Based Applications with Visual C# and Visual Studio.NET (Paperback) newly tagged "microsoft certification"

MCAD/MCSD Training Guide (70-316): Developing and Implementing Windows-Based Applications with Visual C# and Visual Studio.NET (Paperback)
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Learning Plan for MCITP Certification as a Database Developer

This learning plan is intended for experienced database developers who work for medium-sized or large enterprises. They solve business problems by taking their technical expertise and their product expertise and merging it with problem-solving abilities to create solutions to business problems. This person is proficient in database technologies and at applying many of them at a professional job role level. In addition, this person is experienced using previous versions of SQL Server or other database technologies.


By following the steps in this learning plan, candidates prepare for the Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer certification. This certification demonstrates that the candidate has the knowledge and skills required to design a secure, stable, enterprise database solution by using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.


To achieve this certification, candidates must pass three exams: one MCTS prerequisite exam (70-431) and two Professional Series exams (70-441 and 70-442).

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

MCSA/MCSE: Windows 2000 Network Management Study Guide with CD-ROM (Hardcover) newly tagged "microsoft certification"

MCSA/MCSE: Windows 2000 Network Management Study Guide with CD-ROM (Hardcover)
By Michael Chacon

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Learning Plan for Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Exam 70-431)

By following the steps in this learning plan, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to implement and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2005; and ultimately to prepare for Exam 70-431. When you pass this exam, you will earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 certification. Exam 70-431 is also a credit towards several other professional level certifications.


Candidates for Exam 70-431 are professionals who typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. Additionally, they can be people who do not work with Microsoft SQL Server as a part of their primary job functions but who want to show their breadth of technology experience, such as developers, systems administrators, and others.


Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (MCTS: SQL Server 2005) implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications. They have thorough knowledge of the product, understand how to use the tools and Transact-SQL language, and know how to explore the user interface. Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation (Hardcover) newly tagged "microsoft certification"

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation (Hardcover)
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Learning Plan for Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2008 in a Branch Office

By following the steps in this learning plan, IT professionals will gain the knowledge and skills required to deploy and manage Microsoft Windows Server 2008 in remote office locations.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

domo Gives Emergency Responders Eyes on the Spot with Video Technology Designed in SolidWorks Software (Broadcast Newsroom)

CONCORD, Mass., BUSINESS WIRE -- A small thermal imaging camera mounted on a firefighter's helmet lets commanders immediately see that a burning support beam has fallen on him. They quickly dispatch a nearby team to help out, realizing that every second counts.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/search/Microsoft+Certifications/SIG=127u7olpo/*http%3A//www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=353041

Monday, April 7, 2008

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