Version 2 of the TechNet Widget and MSDN Widget are live!

Version 2 of the TechNet Widget and MSDN Widget are live! The Widgets pull the latest RSS feeds from TechNet and MSDN and offer selections from videos, webcasts, podcasts, TechNet/MSDN Magazines, and TechNet/MSDN Flash.  This allows website owners and bloggers to obtain the latest technology content immediately and automatically.

• User can either embed the default Widget OR tailor their own Widget content (i.e. by keywords, form factors and product).
• Possibility to manage Widget feeds via a self-service admin tool in the Widget.
• Option to customize the Widget with a logo and custom size requirements, then easily incorporate on a blog page, website, or MySpace page (and more) with the embed code provided.
• The Widget has built-in social networking capabilities and can be integrated on profile pages/blogs of sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Stumble Upon etc.
• Stream video via RSS feed.
• Widget supports localization
• Built using Silverlight.

 

Example placements:

• TechNet Widget: Check out Ask the Performance team blog, IT Pro Evangelist John Baker’s blog, Training Signal Training and Spiceworks to see how they are currently leveraging the TechNet Widget.
• MSDN Widget: Incorporated on Dr Dobb’s and MSDN Spotlight.

Elevator Safety

Calling the Car

Press the "Up" or "Down" button only once; repeated pushing of the button won’t bring an elevator faster. Look for the signal or listen to the announcement of your car’s arrival.

Registering Your Floor

Once you’re on board, press the button for your floor. Move to the rear end of the car to make room for other passengers. If you need to keep the doors opened for longer duration than the programmed time, press and hold the "Door Open" button.

Do Not Touch the Doors

If the doors begin to close as you are about to enter, promptly step back and wait for the next car. Using your hand, foot or objects like umbrellas or briefcases to stop the doors may cause injury to you. Remember, some older versions of elevators may not have doors which retract automatically.

Door Safety

Don’t hold the doors open by activating the door-edge safety device. If you hear a buzzing sound while you’re holding the doors open, it means the system needs to get the car moving immediately. Release the door so the elevator can begin its trip.

Watch for Levelling

Watch your step while entering and exiting the car. Ensure that the car has come to a complete halt and that the floor surfaces are even before crossing the doorway.

Efficiency and Courtesy

When an elevator arrives, stand aside and let passengers exit first. Gender or age has nothing to do with who should enter or exit first. Passengers closest to the door should move out first.

In the Event of an Elevator Emergency

• Should the elevator ever stop between floors, do not panic. There is plenty of air in the elevator.
• Never climb out of a stalled elevator.
• Use the ALARM or HELP button, the telephone or the intercom to call for assistance.
• Above all, wait for qualified help to arrive and never try to leave an elevator that has not stopped normally. Emergency lighting would get activated in the event of a power failure.

 

Share this with your friends. Each of us know these, but we still have had freak accidents.

(Hat tip to Microsoft Security)

Tweet. Meet. Give. Wear.

If you are enthusiastic about Twestival in Delhi, you would sure want to wear the official Twestival shirt!

The nice guys at Pringoo have offered to pitch in their support for the event and fund-raising. You can order a Twestival T-shirt from http://pringoo.com/twestival at INR 400 only (Yes, that’s cheaper than the global store ) and Pringoo would donate 100% profits raised from selling these tees to charity:water.

So go ahead, order one today so that you can wear one on February 12, and also do your bit for fund-raising.

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Valentine’s Day Special for Windows Mobile

Candy Hearts Gram helps you create a unique piece of art and send it to a friend – to let them know you care this Valentine’s Day.

• Create your own custom “heart” by selecting a background, heart-style, and message.
• Once you’ve completed your creation, you can either send it to someone special or post it directly to their web site.

Making your own Candy Heart messages is a fun and easy way to spread some love. with this latest offering from Windows Mobile Total Access.

Download Candy Hearts Gram

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