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I am an MVP!
I am an MVP!
October 1, 2008

Url: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Shawn...

Silverlight and ADO.NET Data Service Operations
Silverlight and ADO.NET Data Service Operations
October 1, 2008

In building my Silverlight RC example using ADO.NET Data Services for Entity Framework and NHibernate I ran into what I think is a common pattern.  I am writing an editor for XBox game data. The model for this data uses decorator tables in the database which are modeled as a common "Product" class and derived "Game", "Console" and "Accessory" classes.  In the application I am using paging to only look at fifty results at once. This works fine on both sides. 

Atlanta Geek Dinner - October 23, 2008
Atlanta Geek Dinner - October 23, 2008
September 29, 2008

Url: http://www.geekdinners.com/DinnerInstance.aspx?...

New Information on WebClient in Silverlight 2
New Information on WebClient in Silverlight 2
September 28, 2008

After digging and some prodding by a PM at Microsoft, I realize that the relative URI story in WebClient is different that I expected.  I am not sure whether this changed from previous versions but Beta 2 and the RC this is the way that Relative URI's work in WebClient:

Silverlight Tour Goes RC
Silverlight Tour Goes RC
September 28, 2008

Url: http://silverlight-tour.com

The Silverlight Tour in the UK
The Silverlight Tour in the UK
September 27, 2008

Url: http://www.saffroninteractive.com/silverlight.html

WebClient vs. WebRequest in Silverlight 2
WebClient vs. WebRequest in Silverlight 2
September 27, 2008

When making web requests in Silverlight 2, its easy to start with the simple WebClient class. In fact, it supports making simple requests (DownloadStringAsync and OpenReadAsync) as well as uploading through the class. On the other hand there are some that swear by the WebRequest route. What's the big difference?

Silverlight 2 Tools Release Candidate Now Available
Silverlight 2 Tools Release Candidate Now Available
September 26, 2008

Url: http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2008/09/...

ADO.NET Data Services Performance Issues
ADO.NET Data Services Performance Issues
September 25, 2008

Url: http://www.silverlightdata.com

New Portland, OR Silverlight Tour Stop!
New Portland, OR Silverlight Tour Stop!
September 25, 2008

Url: http://silverlight-tour.com

Geek Dinner in NY/NJ Area - CANCELLED
Geek Dinner in NY/NJ Area - CANCELLED
September 22, 2008

Url: http://citybistrohoboken.com

Dirty Little Secrets Now iTunes Compatible
Dirty Little Secrets Now iTunes Compatible
September 21, 2008

Url: http://wildermuth.com/DirtyLittleSecrets

Introducing the "Dirty Little Secrets" Screencast
Introducing the "Dirty Little Secrets" Screencast
September 20, 2008

Url: http://wildermuth.com/DirtyLittleSecrets

JSON and Silverlight 2
JSON and Silverlight 2
September 19, 2008

I was crufting up a sample LINQ to JSON example today to post in my blog but something odd happened.  I couldn't find a public service that both used JSON and supports a security policy file.  Let me clarify that.

Atlanta Geek Dinner - Postscript
Atlanta Geek Dinner - Postscript
September 18, 2008

There was a great turnout for tonight Atlanta Geek Dinner. I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the conversations that were to be had (technical, political and even some SharePoint).

Google Chrome, Silverlight 2 and Windowless Apps
Google Chrome, Silverlight 2 and Windowless Apps
September 17, 2008

Url: http://weblogs.asp.net/jgalloway/archive/2008/0...

Reminder: Atlanta Geek Dinner - September 18th, 2008
Reminder: Atlanta Geek Dinner - September 18th, 2008
September 15, 2008

Url: http://www.geekdinners.com/DinnerInstance.aspx?...

ScrollViewer Mouse Scroll Support!
ScrollViewer Mouse Scroll Support!
September 15, 2008

Url: http://www.adamjcooper.com/blog/post/Improved-M...

Last Chance to Register for NY-NJ Metro Area Silverlight Tour
Last Chance to Register for NY-NJ Metro Area Silverlight Tour
September 14, 2008

Url: http://silverlight-tour.com

Just Back From the Silverlight 2 Firestarter in NYC
Just Back From the Silverlight 2 Firestarter in NYC
September 13, 2008

Url: http://blogs.msdn.com/peterlau/archive/2008/08/...

Update on NHibernate 2.0 and LINQ
Update on NHibernate 2.0 and LINQ
September 10, 2008

Url: http://ayende.com/Blog/archive/2008/09/11/NHibe...

NBC, the NFL, Flash and Silverlight
NBC, the NFL, Flash and Silverlight
September 9, 2008

Url: http://blog.streamingmedia.com/the_business_of_...

New York & Silverlight 2
New York & Silverlight 2
September 8, 2008

Url: http://silverlight-tour.com

Announcing: Project Rosetta
Announcing: Project Rosetta
September 5, 2008

Url: http://www.projectrosetta.com/