CodeProject | Daily News - 'Execudus' in Redmond: Top Microsoft execs get out

From Daily News Intergalactic Headquarters:

I deeply apologize for the editorial in yesterday's Daily News. I did not want to appear anti-Tolkien in any way. Although, the Arwen plot in the movie was a little strange. I couldn't get past, "Hey, that's Steven Tyler's daughter speaking Elvish". Also, three movies? Really Mr. Jackson? Finally, what's the deal with Tom Bombadil?

Back to the apology: I did not mean to restrict Shane in any way, I just did not think a Gollum quote was appropriate in today's geopolitical climate.

Also, if anyone from New Line Cinema, Wingnut Films, or Weta Workshop are reading this, we're certainly interested in helping out anyway we can. We understand that the latest release, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" is opening worldwide this Friday (currently at 74% on Rotten Tomatoes - certified fresh!)

Bob (no, not that Bob)

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Insane prediction of the year: Microsoft will merge with Apple

The fanboi explosion will be heard for miles

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The worst IT project disasters of 2013

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Source: ITWorld

'Execudus' in Redmond: Top Microsoft execs get out

More of what Ballmer hath wrought

Source: Redmond Magazine

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And people say that Windows has no competition

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Elusive dark matter may have already been found

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null Considered Harmful

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Probable C# 6.0 features illustrated

"Reply hazy try again"

Source: Damien Guard

Announcing Scala.js v0.1

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Dreamlike 3D: The new Photosynth technology has arrived

Release your inner Scorsese

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Code Project Discussions - Your say!

Your Display Names and the Challenge Of 10 Million Members

What if my name really is User 42?

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rogramming books for Children: 9 - 11 age group

"If children grew up according to early indications, we should have nothing but geniuses."

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is now officially updated with jelly bean 4.3 update in india. Samsung galaxy note 2 which comes up with 4.1 version is now officially arrived with jelly bean android 4.3 update by skipping 4.2 update Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update -GALAXY GEAR Support - TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster) - Samsung KNOX - Samsung Wallet (Pre-loaded) - Better RAM management - Core UI elements updated to the ones on the Galaxy S4 (Galaxy S4′s theme all over) - New Samsung Keyboard - GPU drivers have been updated (Higher GPU benchmark scores) - New Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message - New screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo - Daydream - Driving mode - Actionable notifications - Move-to-SD-card feature - New Camera mode : Sound and Shot - New Additions in Notification Centre - Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the Galaxy S4) - Implementation of Voice controls (Let's you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature) - New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music - Full screen Samsung apps - New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4) To download Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update for note 2  and install the firmware go to Settings More About Device Software update click on Update. (Recommended: Its 700mb , use wifi to download)

CodeProject | Daily News - Microsoft codename 'Threshold': The next major Windows wave takes shape

Your morning update: Daily News - Microsoft codename 'Threshold': The next major Windows wave takes shape

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