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Microsoft registers Windows Live Translator Domain Names

Within the last 10 days a number of newly registered or recently transfered domains have made their apperance on MSFT name servers. A list of many (not all) follows. The highlights feature both domains with the terms translation (Windows Live Translator) and television (Microsoft Portable TV). WindowsLivetranslator-int.com, .net., .org windowsLiveTranslatorV.com windowslivetranslator.com, .net MicrosoftPortableTV.com microsoftTelevision.com SimplifyYourWork2008.com., .net, .org Surface.info zunedownlaod.com zunesdownload.com zunesubscription.com TheUltimateSteal.net,

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Video Search Platform, ClipBlast!, Partners with MSN Video

Video search platform, ClipBlast!, has struck an alliance with MSN Video, wherein ClipBlast! will automatically index MSN Video content as it becomes available. By indexing new clips from MSN Video on www.clipblast.com, ClipBlast! will enable viewers to browse news, sports, lifestyle and entertainment content streamed from more than 50 sources, including NBC and MSNBC, Food Network, HGTV, National Geographic, MTV

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Microsoft puts Office Open XML format up for international vote

After months of debate and controversy, Microsoft will reach a pivotal moment this weekend in its effort to win approval of its Office Open XML document format by a key international standards organization. The process won’t end there, but the result could play a big part in determining how things play out in the months ahead. The national bodies taking

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