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Category Archives: Microsoft
FAQ: Windows Live Groups and Calendars
I have to show people were their groups and calendars are so many times, I thought I’d make an FAQ post and just point to it. Note, this fantastic calendar and group system is free. Also note in the menu … Continue reading
MJB: Basie’s “Switch in Time” ~ Go for the swing…
The Microsoft Jazz Band regales the dances and audience at the Third Place Commons on Seattle’s eastside. Soloist extraordinaire Kress Franzen finesses the hell outta his sweet trombone solo. The band is directed by Ray Guyll. Suzy created the way … Continue reading
Posted in Band, Facebook, Jazz, Microsoft, MJB, Music, YouTube
Tagged Basie, Switch in Time, trombone solo
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MJB: Third Place Commons Swing Dance
Okay, I’ve finalized the Microsoft Jazz Band set list for the Third Place Commons the last Saturday in January 2011. I know, I know,… It only took me two months. Bruce Gallagher will be on lead tenor and Ray Guyll … Continue reading
Posted in Band, Band Management, Big Band, Clarinet, Dancing, Female vocalists, Microsoft, MJB, Piano, Saxophone, Vocalist
Tagged East Side Swing Cats, Microsoft Jazz Band, Swing Dance
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For all your Revolutionary Ideas ~ If the founding fathers used MS Word
You can bet that TJ, GW and gang would have loved having Microsoft Word when crafting the Declaration of Independence. Luckily you have it to capture your revolutionary ideas! See what it would’ve been like if Word was around in … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Microsoft, Oddities, Politics, Video, YouTube
Tagged Declaration of Indepence, George Washington, Microsoft Word, Thomas Jefferson
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MJB: 720 in the Books
Microsoft Jazz Band lays down the beat to Jan Savitt & His Top Hatters famous ‘720 in the Books’. This Jack Mason arrangement hits the sweet spot for both the band and the dancers. Guests Darren Motamedy on tenor sax … Continue reading
Happy Veteran’s Day
As a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Corps of Engineers, now a retired Major, here’s my favorite Veteran’s Day video this week: Visit Microsoft’s ‘We Still Serve‘ Web site.
Posted in Holiday, Microsoft, News and politics
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Windows Live Essentials 2011 ~ Test Run
I’ve been a long time user of Windows Live Writer, suggesting it to family and friends and using it on a number of blog properties. So I saved my test of the new blog authoring environment for last Friday and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Blogosphere, Computers and Internet, Microsoft, Television
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My Move from Windows Live Spaces to WordPress ~ the goods and the bads
Yesterday I got the message that now was the time to move from Windows Live Spaces to WordPress. If you are wondering why, here are some reports from the media: http://mashable.com/2010/09/27/windows-live-spaces-wordpress/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/27/microsoft-dumps-windows-l_n_741023.html In the News: “Microsoft has since shifted its … Continue reading
Posted in Blogosphere, Microsoft, Technology, WordPress
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Windows Live Calendar – Killer App for Bands?
I have started using the Windows Live Calendar to track my off work activities. I use Microsoft Exchange and Outlook at work. With recent improvements I’m now eager to recommend the Live Calendar. Here’s how mine looks for the next … Continue reading
Posted in Band, Band Management, Computers and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Nerds
Tagged Calendar, Windows Live
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Best Buy: Microsoft’s Career Assist Package
I have a lot of friends and family looking for work. This program is phenomenal. I hope some of you can take advantage of this offer. To help the IT Professionals and Developers around the world during these uncertain economic … Continue reading
The Bis Key Chronicles 