Entries for Mark Wisecarver

Wow! Canadians are tough..Eh? [Wow! Canadians are tough..Eh?]

Mark Wisecarver — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:25:47 GMT

B.C. man comes out swinging in bear attack
A Cariboo, B.C., man who was attacked by a bear says he used a stick to put up the fight of his life after he realized he was likely in a fight to the death....
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/10/08/bc-bear-attack-survivor.html?ref=rss

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Songdo "City of the Future" [Songdo "City of the Future"]

Mark Wisecarver — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:50:53 GMT

How would you like to live in a city where everything is new and built from the Ocean? That is Songdo, a city near Incheon, South Korea.

Songo, South Korea is considered the gateway to Southeast Asia. With its unique location that can be reached by 1/3 of the world’s population within a 2 hour flight. It is the epicenter for a new Asian financial district and residential city.

The Songdo International Business District (Songdo IBD) is a $30+ Billion master planned international city being developed on 1,500 acres of reclaimed land along the waterfront of Incheon, South Korea. When completed, the city will be home to 65,000 permanent residents with an additional 300,000 commuters, business travelers and visitors on a daily basis. The city will consist of approximately 50m sq.ft. of commercial space, 35m sq.ft. of residential use, and 15m sq.ft. for retail, hospitality, and school use, while 40% of the total area will be maintained as open space. With the strong commitment to environmental sustainability, as well as the amenities rarely seen in a city of this magnitude, the quality of life in the Songdo IBD will be unparalleled. Source: Gale International

Key Features

· 65 Story, 1,300,000 sq.ft. Multi-Use Northeast Asia Trade Tower (NEATT)

· 400,000 sq.ft. Convention Center

· 1,250,000 sq.ft. Retail Mall

· Cultural Center

· 9 million sq.ft. of parks, including the 100-acre Central Park

· 250 acre, 18-hole Championship Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus

· International Public and Private Schools for 6,000 students

· World Class Hotels with 5,000 rooms

· State-of-the-art International Hospital

· Ubiquitous City Based on Leading IT Infrastructure

· LEEDs Certified Development

· Ecotarium

· Construction is currently is underway with 10 projects costing $5 billion, with a

total of 27 projects and $10 billion scheduled to be underway by the end of 2007

Source: Gale International
http://blogs.msdn.com/hchoing/archive/2008/10/07/songdo-city-of-the-future.aspx

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Microsoft urges rethinking U.S. bailout [Microsoft urges rethinking U.S. bailout]

Mark Wisecarver — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:13:49 GMT

Wow...Didn't expect this from Papa :D

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

September 30, 2008 at 2:01 PM EDT

SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, urged the House of Representatives to reconsider its vote against the $700-billion financial bailout plan Monday.

Microsoft has claimed the faltering economy and the financial sector's collapse have not affected its business. Last week, Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft confirmed its faith by announcing a new $40-million stock repurchase plan, a higher dividend and a willingness to take on debt for the first time.

On Monday, the company issued what appears to be a first sign of concern. Brad Smith, Microsoft's general counsel, asked the House to turn around and support a bailout for the good of the economy.

“Microsoft strongly urges members of the U.S. House of Representatives to reconsider and to support legislation that will re-instill confidence and stability in the financial markets,” Smith said in a statement. “This legislation is vitally important to the health and preservation of jobs in all sectors of the economy of Washington State and the nation, and we urge Congress to act swiftly.”

Microsoft shares fell $2.39, or 8.7 per cent, to close at $25.01.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080930.wgtmsbailout0930/BNStory/Technology

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Rockbox your iPod [Rockbox your iPod]

Mark Wisecarver — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:30:13 GMT

Rockbox, via our friends at Life Hacker:
http://lifehacker.com/5056370/breath-new-life-into-your-aging-mp3-player-with-rockbox

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OMG, 315m-long, what can go wrong... [OMG, 315m-long, what can go wrong...]

Mark Wisecarver — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:50:19 GMT

One word...Wow :D

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1063793/Mind-gap-The-worlds-biggest-cruise-ship-squeezes-dock-sets-sail.html

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There's a Hole in your software, Adobe, Adobe... [There's a Hole in your software, Adobe, Adobe...]

Mark Wisecarver — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:42:55 GMT

Hole in Adobe software allows access to movies

Flaw gives users free access to record Amazon.com's streaming service
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26907946/

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Where do you hide 33 Russian T-72 tanks? [Where do you hide 33 Russian T-72 tanks?]

Mark Wisecarver — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:44:35 GMT

Pirates seize Ukrainian ship carrying 33 tanks

Vessel attacked off coast of Somalia, agency says
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26901780/

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9 Guy poser | PDC Badge [9 Guy poser | PDC Badge]

Mark Wisecarver — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:27:21 GMT

Funny :D
http://adamkinney.com/blog/366/default.aspx

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Wallpapers from MSN [Wallpapers from MSN]

Mark Wisecarver — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:19:25 GMT

Over 100 Wallpapers, automatic updates, random changes...
http://wallpapers.msn.com/

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The Kudos thread [The Kudos thread]

Mark Wisecarver — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:30:31 GMT

I am a firm believer in Positive Reinforcement.
That being said I am starting this thread with one purpose in mind: Kudos to the C9 team.

Please post whatever you are happy with; what works for you on the C9 site/forums.

I'll start by commenting that I like the overall theme/colors.
Also like the Who's Online feature, it seems to be underrated.
Last but not least, I really like the Channel 9 Doctrine :D

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Interesting dialog going on, MVP and MVC [Interesting dialog going on, MVP and MVC]

Mark Wisecarver — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:41:35 GMT

Check it out:
What are MVP and MVC and what is the difference?
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2056/what-are-mvp-and-mvc-and-what-is-the-difference

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No more Seinfeld ads? [No more Seinfeld ads?]

Mark Wisecarver — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:54:51 GMT

http://valleywag.com/5051455/microsoft-announcement-tomorrow-no-more-seinfeld-ads

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Build your own Messenger client, you own the UX! [Build your own Messenger client, you own the UX!]

Mark Wisecarver — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:38:08 GMT

Looks like the Live Platform Team has been watching the 9ers :D

Messenger Library 2.5 out the door- get your Firefox 3 Compat here!

The Messenger team rolled out 2.5 of the Windows Live Messenger Library – build your own web based Messenger client, you own the UX !!!
http://blogs.msdn.com/angus_logan/archive/2008/09/18/messenger-library-2-5-out-the-door-get-your-firefox-3-compat-here.aspx

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ZUNE 3.0 [ZUNE 3.0]

Mark Wisecarver — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:04:31 GMT

live.zune.net

Once you install the new version you'll have to accept the new agreement.
Don't do it with IE8 set as the default browser, it will fail.

Among the previously mentioned new features you'll get two new Games, and a new Games menu.

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SOS | We're sinking fast! [SOS | We're sinking fast!]

Mark Wisecarver — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:08:25 GMT

Any chance you Brits will help bail U.S. out? :D

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/09/15/business/15lehman.php

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aPTIdpST8HJ0&refer=worldwide

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1546989720080915

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122139688846233147.html?mod=hpp_us_whats_news

http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSN1341059120080914

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122142278543033525.html?mod=special_coverage

http://www.hemscott.com/news/static/tfn/item.do?newsId=67010081197910

Oh wait...You mates are sinking too...
http://finance.yahoo.com/intlindices?e=europe

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How NOT to use PowerPoint [How NOT to use PowerPoint]

Mark Wisecarver — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:06:37 GMT

This should be added to the C9 Videos :D
http://blogs.msdn.com/jasonlan/archive/2008/09/13/how-not-to-use-powerpoint.aspx

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Virtual drive around San Diego? [Virtual drive around San Diego?]

Mark Wisecarver — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:41:18 GMT

Flash on ASP.NET
http://www.everyscape.com/sandiego-ca.us.aspx

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Maria Russo not feeling connected [Maria Russo not feeling connected]

Mark Wisecarver — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:22:17 GMT

How do we explain it? :D
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/webscout/2008/09/seinfeld-and-ga.html

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Life Hacker serves up: Google Chrome Easter eggs [Life Hacker serves up: Google Chrome Easter eggs]

Mark Wisecarver — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:10:35 GMT

Very cool fun :D
http://lifehacker.com/5045164/google-chromes-full-list-of-special-about-pages

More LH Easter Eggs here:
http://lifehacker.com/371083/top-10-software-easter-eggs

Have a nice day :D

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Translate with IM (Very cool) [Translate with IM (Very cool)]

Mark Wisecarver — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:51:44 GMT

Check this out:
http://blogs.msdn.com/translation/archive/2008/09/02/windows-live-messenger-translation-bot-now-available.aspx

I just tested Tbot in Msft Live Messenger, English to Portuguese, it worked perfectly. :D

Not related, but in other news of the day...
Here's the VS source for Google Chrome:
http://dev.chromium.org/developers/how-tos/getting-started
Salute,
Mark Wisecarver

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I guess they don’t like us anymore [I guess they don’t like us anymore]

Mark Wisecarver — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:59:02 GMT

This is funny :D
http://blogs.msdn.com/justsean/archive/2008/08/28/i-guess-they-don-t-like-us-anymore.aspx

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And now something for our Aussies [And now something for our Aussies]

Mark Wisecarver — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:46:38 GMT

Australia's Information Architecture Conference
http://www.oz-ia.org/2008/

http://blogs.msdn.com/shanemo/archive/2008/08/25/designing-for-workflow-and-interaction-design-studio-at-oz-ia.aspx

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Here comes Fay [Here comes Fay]

Mark Wisecarver — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:54:48 GMT

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Ink feature again? [Ink feature again?]

Mark Wisecarver — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:27:14 GMT

Will we have a chance to torment everyone with hand drawn figures again? :D

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VS2008: Better FTP addon [VS2008: Better FTP addon]

Mark Wisecarver — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:12:06 GMT

Hey guys...
I've spoken with ScottGu about better FTP features in VS and he insured me it is on the burner.
I'm wondering if any of you are using any addons for VS2008, better than its own Copy Website features?
i.e. http://www.dispatchasp.net/ (Which I am currently testing in VS2008 on IIS7)

Anyone?
Thanks :D

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