Officially a cloudhead now! (or: re-awarded MVP)
Author celebrates being re-awarded the Microsoft MVP title, now in the Windows Azure category, and thanks the community.
Author celebrates being re-awarded the Microsoft MVP title, now in the Windows Azure category, and thanks the community.
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Creating CSS reflections in Firefox using -moz-element() and SVG masks, as an alternative to -webkit-box-reflect.
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Announcement for the SQLSoton User Group meeting on July 6th, 2011, featuring talks on SQL Server and data automation.
A reminder to cancel free tech event registrations if you can't attend, freeing up spots for others on waiting lists.
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Analysis of why daily deal sites like Groupon and LivingSocial are unsustainable, highlighting their negative impact on small businesses and legal complexities.
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