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My Podcast roll
Over the last week, we've had an interesting discussion over what podcasts any of us listen to (or watch) to improve our skills as developers / software people / business people. It seemed interesting enough to share with others, so here's my...

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My second DNR TV is live
The world-famous Carl Franklin invited be to be on DNR TV again. The episode is live here: http://dnrtv.com/default.aspx?showID=105 We discuss generics in C#, and how you can use generics to create more reusable block of code. We go from fairly obvious...

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CodeMash Podcasts are Live
Chris Woodruf did quite a few interviews during CodeMash last week. They've started to go live. You can see the list of the latest podcasts here He's got interview with Sara Ford , Dustin Campbell , Michael Rozlog , Keith Elder , Me, Brian Goetz...

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DNR TV on Learning C#
Carl Franklin and I got together and did an intro to C# for VB.NET developers last month. The first version is up here: http://www.dnrtv.com/ Or, watch the silverlight version here: http://perseus.franklins.net/dnrtv/0096/silverlight/video.html This discussion...

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Some Holiday thoughts (now that we've attacked leftovers)
At some level, we all spend a little time over the holidays thinking about something other than code. At least, I hope so. I'm happy to live in an area that has four seasons, even though there are times when that's a hassle. You see, Dianne and...

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CodeMash: I'll be there again this yeare
Yes, CodeMash V20.08 is happening again in Sandusky, OH at the Kalahari resort. I've got two sessions this year: One on Real World C# 3.0, where I'll show how LINQ works with and enhances many of the other tools you're already using. The second...

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Doing the technorati claim thing
Technorati Profile Just cause someone needs to know.

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Why do I do these things?
I think it's because I'm in 'writing avoidance mode' again. Anyway: I AM 62% OPTIMUS PRIME Take the Transformers Quiz

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If you are in China, this site is blocked
I think I'm proud of that Thanks to Chris Auld for pointing out this site: http://www.greatfirewallofchina.org/test . Our site seems to be blocked in China. There's a few interesting points behind that: I don't believe either Dianne or I have...

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New Public site for Microsoft Regional Directors
It's all about me. Sort of. Not really Microsoft launched a new public facing site that features all the Micorosoft Regional Directors, and our activities all around the world. See it at http://www.microsoftregionaldirectors.com/ People that know...

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Me on .NET Rocks, Community, and death threats
Yeah, I thought that would get your attention I was interviewed on .NET Rocks this week ( http://www.dotnetrocks.com/default.aspx?showNum=223 ). I enjoyed chatting with Carl and Richard about technology, community, The Grateful Dead, and business'...

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Sometimes serendipity appears in the most unexpected places
But isn't that the point There was a new Channel 9 video (that was shot last year) showing Robert Fripp recording music for use in Vista. I've always liked Robert Fripp, so I downloaded and watched the video. (For those that don't know, Robert...

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On evangelism
It's not sales, it's not marketing. It's doing great, and letting your customers spread the word Kathy Sierra had an interesting blog entry related to users evangelism of a product or service. She is (as usual) pretty spot on with the way...

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What I learned (non-technical) at CodeMash
Some interesting blather about career management for technical folks I learned quite a bit from chatting with different people while hanging out between sessions at CodeMash. In addition to all the great technical discussions, there were quite a few non...

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Yet another mindless blog meme
My five things Jason tagged me on this silly list. I’ve broken 10 bones in my body (4 ribs, left collarbone, 2 bones in my right hand, left pinky, 1 in my right foot, and 1 in my left foot). I’m not as klutzy as it sounds. Six of them were...

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