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dang
10-29-2004, 03:27 PM
From our press release:

Designtechnica's Ian Bell Is Named One of Microsoft's Most Valuable Professionals For Digital Media

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2004--
Ian Bell Is Recognized as an Active Technical Community Leader Sharing Microsoft Product Experiences With Peers Around the World

This month, Ian Bell became recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP). Awarded in the most recent October 1, 2004 award cycle, Ian Bell becomes part of the annually recognized Microsoft MVP. Microsoft MVPs are recognized as a select group of consistently active and credible experts in worldwide technical communities and demonstrate technical passion and an enthusiasm to share their expertise about Microsoft products.

"On behalf of Microsoft, I am pleased to recognize Ian Bell as one of our Most Valuable Professionals," said Sean O'Driscoll, global director of MVP and technical communities at Microsoft Corp. "MVPs represent the voice, strength and value of the Microsoft customer -- the true spirit of technical communities. They possess an infectious passion to inspire and help others realize their full potential."

MVPs actively participate in a variety of Microsoft technical communities in which a worldwide network of people communicate, support and provide feedback about Microsoft products, technologies and services with each other as well as Microsoft. These men and women span from 18 to 80 years old and include a diverse group of backgrounds and professions ranging from authors, artists and technology enthusiasts to professional developers and business managers working in small, medium-sized and enterprise businesses.

More information about the MVP Program and related news can be found at http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/. More information about Microsoft Technical Communities can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/communities/.

More information about Ian Bell and Designtechnica.com can be found at http://www.designtechnica.com/about_us.html. Designtechnica.com is one of the largest consumer electronics review sites on the internet with more than 1.4 million monthly visitors.

About Designtechnica Corporation

Designtechnica reveals the future of tomorrow's life enhancing technology through product first looks, reviews, and editorials. An indispensable resource for hi-tech lifestyle enthusiasts, Designtechnica showcases a rich mix of the technology insight and analysis from both fresh new voices and seasoned hi-tech veterans. From tech gadgetry to home theater to office furniture, Designtechnica is your gateway to the cutting edge.

Designtechnica is a registered trademark of Designtechnica Corporation in the United States and other countries.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners


Congratulations Ian!

Ioman
10-29-2004, 04:08 PM
Thanks guys. Here are links to all the places that picked up the story:

Links to Online Postings:

BusinessWire:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=REDIRECT&epi-process=process_redirect.jsp&mtitle=All+News&ndmViewId=news_view&newsLang=en&newsId=20041029005622

Yahoo Finance:
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041029/295622_1.html

CBS Marke****ch:
http://cbs.marke****ch.com/news/newsfinder/newsArticles.asp?guid=%7BE616D2A5%2DA2E8%2D486D%2D B662%2DDB374F2F2240%7D&siteID=mktw&scid=2&doctype=159&property=word&value=Designtechnica&categories=&

Forbes:
http://www.forbes.com/businesswire/feeds/businesswire/2004/10/29/businesswire20041029005622r1.html

Hoovers:
http://www.hoovers.com//free/news/detail.xhtml?ArticleID=NR20041029290.2_ea9a000a374 ccb5a

Lycos:
http://finance.lycos.com/qc/news/story.aspx?story=200410292300_BWR__BW5622

Morningstar:
http://news.morningstar.com/news/BW/M10/D29/20041029005622.html

Finance Canada:
http://finance.canada.com/bin/story?StoryId=CqyhaqbKbmZaZyJm0mdi&FQ=%28%28Designtechnica%29%20and%20%28v%25bw%29%29&HdlFmt=simple&Title=headlines%20for%20Designtechnica%27s&ComplexSearchOp=and&SrcList=ARRAY%280x3467a4%29

ICMA:
http://www.icmarc.newsalert.com/bin/story?StoryId=CqyhaqbKbmZaZyJm0mdi&FQ=%28%28Designtechnica%29%20and%20%28v%25bw%29%29&HdlFmt=simple&Title=headlines%20for%20Designtechnica%27s&ComplexSearchOp=and&SrcList=ARRAY%280x3467a4%29

dallasnews:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/dallasnews?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000832&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

faairsearch:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/faairsearch?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000856&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

fmlx:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/fmlx?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000803&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

richtech:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/richtech?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000897&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

hiploid:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/hiploid?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000632&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

ittown:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/ittown?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000864&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

krem:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/krem?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000838&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

opticalkeyhole:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/opticalkeyhole?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000180&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

searchtheweb:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/searchtheweb?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000899&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

securitysales:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/securitysales?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000907&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

wmsluk:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/wmsluk?epi-content=GENERIC&epi-process=generic_process.jsp&viewID=news_process_view&beanStrID=newsview_ndm&ndmConfigId=1000814&newsId=20041029005622&newsLang=en&newsPopup=false

senoryoshio
10-29-2004, 08:27 PM
WOo! :thumb This brings me joy...now bring us more readers.

ECA
10-29-2004, 08:35 PM
TRAITOR...
Booooooooo.

Ioman
10-29-2004, 09:15 PM
TRAITOR...
Booooooooo.

haha I didnt ask for this though, I just got it!

ECA
10-29-2004, 09:51 PM
Just kidding...

did they tell you a REAL reason for getting it, or is it a suckup award(get you on there side).. Or didnt they notice the Linux section??

{quote]fresh new voices and seasoned hi-tech veterans.[/quote]

Which am I???

got this for Critical Views on products???

nightowl
10-29-2004, 10:22 PM
WOo! :thumb This brings me joy...now bring us more readers.


And More HijackThis Logs Oh No! Just kidding.

Congrats Ian.........Jim :vivi

znaps
10-30-2004, 04:00 AM
Congrats. I hear MS is a great company to work for.

Archon
11-01-2004, 12:48 AM
Active Technical Community Leader Sharing Microsoft Product Experiences With Peers Around the World

ATCLSMPEWPAW -- That is the longest title I have ever seen!

Congrats Ioman! Get us free MS products now!

llbbl
11-01-2004, 04:57 AM
Oh no now Ian has a Microsoft Virtual Penis ~~!!!


eheh .. congrads Ian

dang
11-01-2004, 09:18 AM
Oh no now Ian has a Microsoft Virtual Penis ~~!!!

ROFL!