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During today's keynote, we highlighted our newest Web tools and technologies, including the release of Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1, Silverlight 2 Beta, Expression Studio 2 Beta and a preview of SQL Server Data Services (SSDS). Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie took the stage this morning to share his...

As mentioned earlier,the MIX08 BlogZone is open for you to mingle with fellow bloggers and interact with Microsoft spokespeople, Microsoft customers/partners and session speakers as they casually drop in. Stop by this evening for Free Food and Drinks (Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic). 

Follow Steve Wiebe's and Billy Mitchell's quest to see who is the true King of Kong. Screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Steve, producer Ed Cunningham, and Twin Galaxies referee Walter Day. Popcorn, Ice Cream, Sodas and Movie Candy will be provided! 

I just posted the official rules and regulations and wanted to let you know that the fun is yours to be had at MIX08!

The crew just tested the equipment. Check out the stage on the 4th Floor of the MIX08 conference area at the Venetian Hotel.

MIX08 The Pit: Rock Band Tournament OFFICIAL RULES  
By entering the MIX08 The Pit: Rock Band Tournament (the "Tournament"), you agree to abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges, which shall be final and binding in all respects. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  The...

It's true. There are more sessions yet to be announced. And as the week unfolds, you'll see more session titles added to the agenda. Here's two that just got unveiled today!

Adding Instant Messaging to Any Site
Wednesday, March 5 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM in Delfino 4003
Speaker(s): Keiji Kanazawa, Nikhil Kothari...

Flotzam is the mashup we use to show your tweets, Flickr photos, and Facebook photos on the screens at MIX08.  We're excited to announce the winner of our first ever Flotzam Redesign contest: Jeremiah Morrill!  His entry, with its stunning use of .PNG sequences, won the prize and we'll...

Good news! We've secured a wonderful discount offer of 20% off regular price tickets for all MIX08 attendees for 3 of the Cirque Du Soleil Shows in Las Vegas. The limited offer is available for performances of KÀ, Mystère, and Zumanity from March 4 - 7, 2008.  This discount is only available by...

Thomas Lewis has just outlined an interesting list for you to explore here on 7 things you may not know about MIX08. A good read as you prep for your trip to MIX08 in Vegas or online at www.visitmix.com.

For the second year in a row Thirteen23 has put together a very compelling Vista application for managing your MIX08 conference schedule. 

Take advantage of their creative schedule management alternative by downloading it here.  Additionally, they have created a companion application called...