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The annual shareholder meeting for Yahoo will be held on August 1st, 2008 in San Jose, California. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is expected to pursue his preference to replace the current board of directors, including CEO of Yahoo at the shareholder’s meeting, with the support of Microsoft behind him.
When anyone mentions "office productivity" software, the first thing that comes to mind is Microsoft Office which dominates the market. For businesses and personal users, especially for complex financial reporting and corporate collaboration, Microsoft Office may be their only option.However, many others may be able to substitute, with no noticable loss of … (0 comments)
Looking for the perfect home in the techie Northwest? Relocating to work for Nintendo, Monolith, Microsoft, Bunjee, Sierra, Cranky Pants, Midway Games, ArenaNet, Surreal Software, etc? Need a Realtor who understand that sometimes it easier to talk about your home search at 2am on World of Warcraft? You have found … (2 comments)
I recently recieved a notice that I needed to install this on my computer. I have antivirus on my computer now. How do I remove it. Everytime I get on a website that I have use pop ups.....It freezes. 
You may recall that I bought a new computer keyboard a few days ago and commented about my exploits in adjusting to it. That was just under 2 weeks ago on Friday, June 27th. What you don't know is that this keyboard broke is less than 24 hours of use. Several of … (16 comments)
As I type today’s post on my formally Microsoft stained fingertips, and watch the Marathon Bloggers roll down the blogroll blogging for points, I must say that I really enjoy my new iMac. Yes, I know that I have put a lot of shameless links back to some of my own … (11 comments)
Does anybody know how to upload a video to Youtube? I've tried and tried, but I just can't figure it out. I've been using Microsoft Photo Story to make videos, but for some reason, I can't upload it to Youtube.
In my last posting I talked about my friend and step-father who is the North Dakota director of SCORE. I want to share a story he told me about BSA (Business Software Alliance). This story is a little vague as he was unable to tell me any details because that would … (0 comments)
I recently published a guide to online real estate marketing, largely focused on marketing via Google, Yahoo!, & Microsoft. I would love your feedback on it!
It's got to be strange to be Bill Gates right now. If anyone should be able to look back on a career with satisfaction, he should. The co-founder of Microsoft is retiring later this month to devote his energies to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He leaves behind not just … (0 comments)
Following the Microsoft, Yahoo negotiation in the last few months and the eventual Microsoft widthrawal and then the re-started talks a few days ago, it made me think if there is search engine marketing strategy specific to Yahoo and Microsoft, one which could be used to reach Microsoft's and Yahoo's 30.7% … (11 comments)
Having recently acquired Outlook 2007, I am constantly amazed with the small improvements that Microsoft made over the previous versions.
Microsoft provides free software tools to develop video games...but not everyone can do it. Well, 2 groups from Cal State Fullerton took Microsoft up on its offer and then they entered their games into a contest called the "Imagine Cup" which is a student technology competition developed by Microsoft.
Microsoft is coming to a desktop near you. No really ! This is new !
My husband works at Yahoo and these days he is constantly getting asked "what do you think about Microsoft's bid to buy Yahoo"? There has been so much speculation and so many rumors, that it has been hard to have an opinion. Amid all the late nights of negotiations and legal maneuvers, … (7 comments)
Home for sale in Bellevue, Washington. Better Than New Home In The Heart Of The Microsoft Area. It's Hard To Say Which Is Better: The Location Or The Fact That This Home Has Been Remodeled Completely From The Inside Out. Come See This Fantastic 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home With Everything … (0 comments)
This is just an observation I made. My family and I got relocated to the Seattle area through a nationwide relocation company. We settled on the Eastside. My wife works for Microsoft. Cartus, the relo company, works with local Realtors. WE were absolute fortunate to have a great and very ethical … (2 comments)
In an unprecedented move, Microsoft has stopped supporting FrontPage, a software program used by many developers for over nine years. While it's true that many of it's features were archaic and old-fashioned, it also had many features that set it apart, not the least of which is the ability to open … (11 comments)
I went and visited a friend few months ago and when I walked into her lobby on the 21st floor, I was just speechless. I mean, being so high up in a building and then looking across the horizon seeing the Seattle Skyline was just AMAZING! 
I just attended the SMX West show. It was my first SEO-search engine optimization show and SEM-search engine marketing show. I thought it was GREAT. Everyone did a wonderful job-the speakers, the organizers, the attendees. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot from all the speakers. I came … (0 comments)
Yahoo has adopted new severance packages to protect employees if the Microsoft takeover is successful. Microsoft has hired Innisfree M&A Inc. to help with the take over of Yahoo's 10-member board, all of whom are up for re-election this year.
Google has been trying hard to cut into Microsoft's office territory. Google created Google Docs, which is part of Google Apps. However, there only problem was that these workprocessors, spreadsheets, etc. could only be used while online. Thus, Google has come up with Google Gears. 
I have had some time to chew on the Yahoo / Microsoft deal a little bit. Google has their own concerns but I wanted to break this down more from a consumer and business decision at the real estate vertical level.
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Microsoft Goes After the business smart phone user with ultimate user platform http://www.brokeriptv.com/microsoft-seeks-business-users-with-killer-phone-app
One of the most successful social network sites on the planet (5th Largest I beleive) sold a slice of itself to Microsoft for $240,000,000. Earlier CEO, 23 yr old Mark Zukerberg spurned a take over bid by Yahoo for $1,000,000,000. That is 1 cool billion. With Microsoft coming to the plate … (28 comments)
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We leave tomorrow morning for the beautiful Pacific Northwest. My sister and her family have a cabin on a remote island in the San Juans. It's so remote, in fact, they have asked me to refrain from mentioning its name. Those who live here are fiercely protective of their privacy. Needless … (16 comments)
Microsoft launches experimental search site Tafiti (you will need to download and install Silverlight). I find this interesting in light of the rumors behind Microsoft acquiring Yahoo. Let's look at an analogy here. IBM slept, and Microsoft took over IBM's share of he PC market. Now let us compare Google to IBM. … (4 comments)
From Microsoft's Office.Live.com:
Boeing to bring 400 new jobs to San Antonio to install mechanical and electrical systems in their Everett Washington manufactured 787 Dreamliner Jets.
Does anybody know where to get the best source for REO news?
For those who like to tinker with pictures either with their own virtual tours or programs such as 
An article from the P-I yesterday talks about how Expedia will be moving from their I-90/Factoria location to occupy 16 floors in Tower 333. That's 348,000 square feet!After the Microsoft deal to take all the office space at The Bravern was announced less than a couple of months ago, this is … (0 comments)
Be prepaired to be awwed and ooohhhed! This video is simply amazing there is not much else you can say about it. Heck one thing is for sure I want to know what in the heck that screen or surface is that they are using for their computer interfacing! 
I was reading Angela Parkers article http://activerain.com/blogsview/129253/Intermap-and-Microsoft-Shake, and I remembered seeing something really cool. That will probably blow most of your minds away! Sorry Angela but that interactive map was nothing compared to this...
If you are thinking of Moving to Seattle, here are a few popular Myths about Seattle that need to be debunked. My Top 3 Things to Know When You are Thinking About Moving to Seattle.
The Cult of Mac
This really doesn't need any commentary from me.
For Buyers... When trying to land a buyer client, you are competing against every other agency in the business. Keep in mind, they don't have to pay for anything. You are not charging for their services, you get your cut from the sale. What makes you different? Unless they are a family … (2 comments)
My oldest son's finance, Heather, is a wonderful girl. They are getting married this July after being together for seven years. She put herself through college then a masters program in teaching and is now teaching 5th graders. My son, Jeff, began his career as a consultant with IBM then Microsoft and has … (9 comments)
23 March 2007
Just a reminder that it's time to SPRING FORWARD in Northwest Indiana! We're moving our clocks up one hour on March 11th for Daylight Saving Time. The time change comes a few weeks earlier now and that means you may find some glitches. If your computer, VCR or alarm clock changes automatically, chances are it won't … (0 comments)
For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the waycomputers have enhanced our lives, read on.At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared theomputer industry with the auto industry and stated,"If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we wouldall … (6 comments)
Love it or hate it, Internet Explorer is still the big dog on the porch in most anyone's poll. 
Here is a handy little trick for the tech geeks out there
One of the most common questions I get from my clients is how to make labels from Outlook contacts. Here's the step by step (also available at my website http://www.jeffmeucci.com/). You might want to print this one out...it's a few steps.
Another new tech gadget I just purchased is the new Streets and Trips 2007. I have had 2006 for a year or so, the new 2007 looks like it has several new cool features. 
New product coming from Microsoft
What the release of Microsoft Vista means for Realtors In January 2007, Microsoft is scheduled to release its latest operating system, Vista. The Primary features added to Vista are its full integration of RSS and additional RSS extensions which will broaden RSSs uses as a lead generation and capture technology. With … (11 comments)
In one of the courses offered on using our newish MLS system, the instructor told us about a site where you could get all kinds of Microsoft Power Toys, The link to that site is: http://tinyurl.com/2meyw
You can go to the Mocrosoft web site and get great business and other templates good for Microsoft office. In the Business and Legal area they even have some just for relators. Take a look. If anyone else has any good template or free software sites please add it here in … (3 comments)
Concerned about mediocrity, dumbing-down, high school graduates not prepared to compete in the world? Enter Philadelphia's newest high school, the School of the Future, which opened this week. The 700-800 student high school was funded by Philadelphia with Microsoft offering technical expertise and consulting. This year starts with 150+ eighth graders, … (1 comments)
Article Source - ZD Net, UK (http://news.zdnet.co.uk)
I saw Joel's entry about Point2 and I could not agree more. As a Mac user and as a user of several alternative browsers, I am often frustrated with the proprietary software needed to use several real estate tools. As more people start to use different operating systems and gravitate away … (6 comments)