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Elevating Kentucky

Mike C — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:21:00 GMT

Kentucky has launched their Microsoft " Elevate America " website at https://kyelevateamerica.ky.gov/ . Kentucky residents can register for free Microsoft training and certification at this link through the Commonwealth's Office of Employment and Training...(read more)

Elevating America in Maryland

Mike C — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:49:00 GMT

I just received confirmation from Maryland that their vouchers are going quickly as well. The MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation reports that their vouchers are being distributed at a very rapid pace and in some distribution channels they have...(read more)

Elevating America in Missouri

Mike C — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Just got confirmation from Missouri on their portion of the "Elevate America" program ( http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/us/CommunityInvestment/participatingstatesmap.aspx ). Missouri started passing out vouchers through their Dept....(read more)

Microsoft Elevates America With Training Vouchers

Mike C — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:06:00 GMT

Microsoft is partnering with states to distribute 1 million vouchers for training and certification across the country. The program is called "Elevate America" ( http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/us/CommunityInvestment/elevateamerica.aspx...(read more)

MapPoint Add-In For SQL Server

Mike C — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMT

I've been playing with SQL Server 2008's new spatial data types recently, and toying with the idea of using MapPoint (Bing Maps?) to visualize my SQL Server-based spatial data. In a happy twist of fate I accidentally ran across this MSDN webcast event...(read more)