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Microsoft gives employee special Halloween treat

We have great benefits at Microsoft. One category of benefits involves commuting which includes free bus passes, Connector buses, and designated parking spots for carpools/vanpools. For example, I take the bus to work a couple days each week using my … Continue reading

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Keith@MSFT: 3,653 days and counting

Today, June 22, 2008, marks my tenth year as a full-time regular employee at the world’s largest software company. Ten years at a single company is a long time in this industry, but it has passed rather quickly. Milestones are … Continue reading

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MIX 08 is a Wrap

It has been an eventful and, by all accounts, successful week for Team Microsoft here in Las Vegas. The UX Summit went more smoothly than the previous three—several participants commented my involvement helped considerably. MIX was an amazing experience for … Continue reading

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MIXing it up in Las Vegas

Wow, have things been busy! If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know it is that time of the year again. The 3rd annual Microsoft MIX conference kicks off this week (Wednesday) at the same location, the … Continue reading

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1-800-CALL-411

On the go with your mobile phone in hand, Microsoft’s free 1-800-CALL-411 (Live Search 411) service helps you find the information you need and get to the places you want to go. You can access the service from any land … Continue reading

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