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Michael Jackson

August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009.

I just would like to take the time out to pay my respects to a musical genius who has inspired us with his amazing gift of song and dance. I have been a major fan of the King of Pop since I was a child. Memorizing his lyrics and dance moves and performing them at church concerts when I was younger. Michael's dedication to his craft redefined music and the music video art form, influenced many of today's popular performers. Whether its Usher, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo, Celine Dion, Rihanna and so many others. I remember a description of Michael when I was young as a man with planetary effects. In some way, Michael was a part of our lives and losing him I am sure for many is devastating as losing a loved one. Although I may not have gotten the chance to meet him in person, I feel like I have met him through his many songs and performances. I asked my brother once, suppose Michael died, what would happen? My brother replied, "it would be a sad day around the world". That day has unfortunately arrived, but let us cherish the gift he gave us, music.

The lyrics to the song below is from Michael's first solo debut album, 'Music and Me' (1973), written by Michel Legrand; Smokey Robinson.

Happy

Sadness had been close as my next of kin
Then Happy came one day, chased my blues away
My life began when Happy smiled
Sweet like candy to a child
Stay here and love me just a while
Let Sadness see what Happy does
Let Happy be where Sadness was
Happy, that's you

You made my life brand new
Lost as a little lamb was I till you came in
My life began when Happy smiled
Sweet like candy to a child
Stay here and love me just a while
Let Sadness see what Happy does
Let Happy be where Sadness was
(Till now)

Where have I been?
What lifetime was I in?
Suspended between time and space
Lonely until Happy came smiling up at me
Sadness had no choice but to flee
I said a prayer so silently
Let Sadness see what Happy does
Let Happy be where Sadness was till now

Windows Live Tags: Michael Jackson, Popular Music, Institution, The Gold Standard, King of Pop, The Teacher, Moon Walk, Billie Jean, Jackson 5, Happy, Performer, Entertainer, Leg Kick, The Gloved One

Written by Teching It Easy: Windows Vista, Live & 7 on June 25th, 2009 with no comments.
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Netflix comes to Windows Media Center

Starting tomorrow, Windows Media Center users who are also Netflix members will gain access to more than 12,000 movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly within Windows Media Center on their PCs.

Using the two together is easy and convenient. In Windows Media Center, a new Netflix tile will appear under “TV + Movies”. To stream movies and TV shows from Netflix, just click on the new Netflix tile and login with your Netflix account.

You will be able to search the entire Netflix library right from Windows Media Center, and manage both your Instant and DVD Queues. Windows Media Center will also take advantage of Netflix’s “recommended” categories.

Here is a short video of Netflix in action in Windows Media Center:

Netflix in Windows Media Center

And here is another really neat video walk-through of Netflix in Windows Media Center:

Getting Netflix in Windows Media Center

You can also use your Windows Media Center remote to navigate the player controls and queues for Netflix in Windows Media Center too!

Netflix in Windows Media Center is powered by Silverlight.

If you also have an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and have been streaming Netflix movies and TV episodes to your Xbox 360, this offering will work for you as well.

Netflix in Windows Media Center currently will work only for Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate users today.

This is very cool stuff. You may remember back in March, we launched the Windows Media Center Sports Channel, which offers a variety of interactive sports content including from CBSSports.com, FOX Sports and MSNBC.com. Now more than ever, Windows Media Center offers a great entertainment experience.

UPDATE 5/20: Netflix in Windows Media Center works for Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate users in the U.S. only and does not support Extenders for Windows Media Center.

Written by Brandon LeBlanc on May 19th, 2009 with no comments.
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Microsoftâ€™s plans for the Zune

Take one look at the Zune and you know that even though its a great media player, it’s not one to really create any splash in the digital music industry, and definitely not one to pose much of a threat to the iPod, the current leader in the media player market. Why?

Because Zune wasn’t meant to create a splash nor pose any threat to other competing products……yet.

To understand Microsoft’s strategy, you need to realize that the Zune is much more than a media player, its a platform. With the Zune out of the door Microsoft is not only gaining a customer base, but an assortment of accessories and services specific to the Zune, as well as media content providers.

A lot of work is being done on Zune as we speak, and the best part about it is that you’ll be able to get most of the planned features with a firmware update.

Here’s a list of some of the things planned:

- Buy songs, music videos, movies, TV Shows, etc. from the Zune Marketplace. You’ll also be able to purchase accessories online from Microsoft partners.

- Get a whole range of free content like artist interviews, video biographies, podcasts, etc.

- Get music from independent artists at a cheap price (anywhere from 0 to 50 points).

- Access the Zune Marketplace from your Zune, and buy/download content through your Wi-Fi connection.

- Add upto 5 friends with whom you can share music without the “3 day 3 play” restriction. [not sure if it will have another form of restriction]

- No “3 day 3 play” restriction on music not purchased from the Zune Marketplace.

There are some other stuff planned that may fall through, one of which is quite interesting. Microsoft is planning on placing a small (10-20 seconds) audio advertisement at the end of certain songs, currently only indie labels. You’ll be able to stream and listen to these songs on your Zune for free, however you’ll still need to pay to download them. Apparently you may listen to the songs as many times as you want but you’ll have to listen to the ads each time as well. If this plan comes through and the program expands to all major record labels, the Zune might be you pass to all the music you ever wanted. Personally I feel that this is a great idea, where we get the music, and record labels get their money from the advertisers.

Written by jameskyton on January 15th, 2007 with no comments.
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Windows Live for TV

Over at Liveside.net there is a article on Windows Live for TV, previously known by the codename “Nemo” and now by codename “Orbit”. Here’s the features:

â€¢ Browse millions of Spaces in rich 3D graphics with new Gallery views and full keyword search
â€¢ Find out what your friends have been doing and saying on Windows Live Spaces
â€¢ Have real-time text and voice conversations*
â€¢ Call your friends’ mobile or landline telephones by signing up with Verizon Web Calling to make affordable domestic and international calls**
â€¢ Easily navigate with your mouse, keyboard or a TV remote (remote navigation requires Microsoft Media Center Remote and IR)
â€¢ Make free PC-to-PC calls to other Windows Live Messenger users.

*Both parties must have compatible webcams, microphones, and speakers
**Requires voice calling in Windows Live Messenger Client.

Check out the Orbit Team’s blog In Orbit.

You can try it out yourself. Here’s the Sign Up Link and the Download Link.

Written by jameskyton on January 4th, 2007 with no comments.
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