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As 2010 comes to a close, I wanted to share a few more answers to your questions that I was able to track down.
Q: Will there be an different self-study book for 70-659 other than 'use the one for 70-652?
A: (provided by Jeff Koch) No self-study book for 70-659 is planned.
Q: Will there be an different self-study book for 70-659 other than 'use the one for 70-652?
A: (provided by Jeff Koch) No self-study book for 70-659 is planned.
Q: When will the TKs and Windows Server 2008 books be updated with information related to Windows Server 2008 R2?
A: (provided by Jeff Koch) All of the books are currently being updated to R2 with the exception of the 648/649 upgrade combo book, which wasn't affected by the R2 updates. The remaining 2008 TKs should be shipping around the end of June 2011.
Q: Do we give out VMs in the TKs or is it trial software?
A: (provided by Jeff Koch) Nothing like this is shipped with books, but we do include instructions for people to set up their own VMs/systems for labs covered in the books. In the past, we have included trial software, but I don't believe that we do anymore as everything is so readily available through the Microsoft download site.
Q: Any estimated dates / quarters for 70-162?
A: (provided by J Seymour) Beta should happen in March (be sure that you update your SME profile (or create one) if you want to participate in the beta!). The exam should be live in May.
Q: I'm surprised no TMG exam will be developed. There have been exams for each version of ISA since it was still called Proxy Server. The recent added functionlity to TMG would - in my opinion - warrant a new exam. Is this a clue as to the demise of TMG (in favor of UAG)?
A: (provided by J Seymour) The TMG exam (as well as the FIM/UAG and the RMS exams) were canceled due to BG funding reprioritization. At this time there are no plans to make a new TMG exam.
Q: About a year or two again, Prometric use to have this crazy (after discount code) price for an exam, $25. Will they ever be doing that again?
A: (provided by Ken Rosen) Never say never but not likely. Keep watching Born to Learn, though, because we announce significant promotions that readers will likely benefit from here.
Q: Whatever happen to those contests, answer some questions (not easy by any means), get them right, get a free voucher?
A: (I'm answering this one) I'm guessing that this is a reference to the contests that we did around the release of Windows 7 (I posted old Windows questions and the first person responding with the correct answer recieved a voucher.) Nothing is currently planned, but we usually have these ideas on the spur of the moment. So, to steal a little from the answer answer above, keep watching Born to Learn because if do something like this again, it will be on this blog.
The only question (unless you submit some more--please do!) outstanding is this one: When is my "MCTS - Windows 7 and Office 2010, Deployment - Charter Member" certificate going to show as that instead of "Windows 7, Deployment - Charter Member"? I know that this is being investigated to determine when the correction will take effect. I'll let you know when I get the answer.
You can now happily ring in the new year knowing that I continue to search for answers to your questions. By the way, keeping asking your questions. I'm learning a lot in the process!
Wishing you all the best in 2011!
Whichever holiday you celebrate, and however you observe it—may yours be filled with peace, joy, and good will; and may the new year be one of good health, prosperity, and always learning.
Happy holidays from the staff of Born to Learn!
Thanks for all the great questions to the original post! I did have to use other people's brains to answer most of the questions, though, and am still waiting for answers to some of the questions. Here's what I (well, "we" may be more appropriate) can answer now. Note that I modified your questions a bit for conciseness in this post; if I changed the intent of your question, let me know. I will find an answer and tell you what I can!
Q: Is Microsoft making plans to completely move away from the multiple choice/selection based exams to more exams of the 'virtual lab' type? If so, when do you expect this to happen? Will there be more exams like 83-640?
A: The one question I can answer! As some of you know, we had some delivery problems with lab based exams in some parts of the world. As a result, we decided to remove these items from market while investigating root causes and identified solutions. We are pilot testing the use of this item type on a smaller scale as we make improvements and re-evaluate the scalability (i.e., ability to deliver worldwide) of these item types. To learn more about this decision, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/exam-dev-release.aspx#tab4
We are exploring other item types that will increase the real world/relevance of our exams. Some of these item types include other forms of performance based testing, while others are variations of item types that we use today. I don't want to let the cat out of the bag, but I promise some fun (psychometrically speaking) stuff is on the horizon. I'll be blogging about that soon!
By the way, one of the people asking about 83-640 mentioned a learning disability that prevented him from finishing the exam in the time allotted. Microsoft is dedicated to developing technology that is usable by and accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. If you are unable to take a Microsoft Certification exam, either using standard testing equipment or within the standard exam duration, the Microsoft Certification program is committed to making all reasonable efforts to accommodate you. To learn more, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/exam-policies.aspx#tab5
A: (Provided by Joe Sack) Regarding the new format, the only program to have this announced change is the Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 program. The Advanced Certifications program will certainly keep track of the success of this new program; however, any potential future changes to other programs will be based on the needs of that particular program and also the needs of that particular product community (including customer & partner feedback).
Q: I've been staring and comparing at the differences between the MCSA Security and the MCSE (standard) tracks, trying to determine which to go for next. In the MCSA Security Track, you can use 70-299 "Implementing and Administering Security" in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network but not 70-298 "Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network" as an elective. In the MCSE (standard) track you can use 70-298 but not 70-299 for the design core component. Why are you not be able to use 70-298 in the MCSA Security Track?
A: (Provided by J Seymour) 70-298 is a design exam while 70-299 is focused on security implementation and administration; as a result, 70-299 cannot be used to meet the design requirement for the standard MSCE track. Because design is considered a higher level task than implementation/administration, 70-298 is a more appropriate for the MCSE credential, which is considered a higher level certification, than it is for the MCSA Security credential, which is a lower level certification focused on administration (so an administration exam makes more sense for a certification focused on administration). Both 298 and 299 could be used for MCSE Security (one required, one as an elective).
Q: Are there books in the works to cover the Server 2008 R2 question additions in the 70-640 series exams?
A: (Provided by J Seymour) Windows Server 2008 courseware has been updated for R2, and books are in process of being updated and/or written to cover this new functionality.
Q: What is the status of the virtualized exams, will they be coming back?
A: (Provided by J Seymour) The Virtualization Administrator TK bundle as well as the individual exams (659/669/693) are available. Prep guides and associated learning materials can be found here:
To learn more about the virtualization certification, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-virtualization.aspx
Q: Is there any news about the delayed/cancelled exam for Forefront Threat Management Gateway?
A: (Provided by J Seymour) We will not be developing this exam. We are developing a Forefront exam (70-162) that covers FEP, FPE, FPSP instead.
Q: Can you give us any news about 70-402 PRO: Microsoft System Center, Data Center Administrator and 70-404 TS: System Center Service Manager 2010, Configuring? They have been listed on the Partner sites forever, but all I get is silence when I ask about them.
A: (Provided by J Seymour) We are currently planning to beging development on the System Center learning products in the first half of 2011.
Q: Will training books soon contain virtual machines on DVD with the right configuration? When I train for an exam, I review the prep guide, and try to perform the tasks. Or, if I read a book I try to do the tasks as I read about them, but I spend a lot of time downloading software.
A: (Provided by J Seymour) We occassionally include VMs in books, but licensing is a huge issue. Trial software has to be used, or you're buying the OS. Keep in mind that our exams are intended to validate real skills. The absolute best way to study for an exam is to download the software and play with it even if it takes time to download it. It's great that you downloaded and installed systems center! That's what you should do! Keep playing with it, and take the test!
If I didn't answer your question here, I'm still looking for an answer. I'll post a follow up with those answers in the new year. See, I really do want to know what's on your mind and will find the answers to your questions. So ask away! What other questions do you have?
Happy Holidays from all of Microsoft Learning!
You are invited to take beta exam 71-665: PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form.
By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide the Microsoft Certification program with feedback about exam content, which is integral to development of exams in their released version. We depend on the contributions of experienced IT professionals and developers as we continually improve exam content and maintain the value of Microsoft certifications.
71-665: PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator counts as credit towards the following certification(s).
· MCITP: Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Administrator
Registration begins December 20.
Beta exam period runs: December 30, 2010 – January 20, 2010
Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta. We recommend that you register immediately. Beta exams have limited availability and are operated under a first-come-first-served basis. Once all beta slots are filled, no additional seats will be offered.
Testing is held at Prometric testing centers worldwide, although this exam may not be available in all countries (see Regional Restrictions). All testing centers will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version.
Regional Restrictions: India, Pakistan, China
Registration Information
You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.Please use the following promotional codes when registering for the exam: UCPROJ
Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta. We recommend that you register immediately.
To register in North America, please call:
Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (800-755-3926)
Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:
Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp
Test Information and Support
You are invited to take this beta exam at no charge.You will be given four hours to complete the beta exam. Please plan accordingly.Find exam preparation information: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-665
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about beta exams here:
For Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) help and information, you may log in to the MCP Web site at http://mcp.microsoft.com/ or contact your Regional Service Center: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/help/assisted-support.aspx
Microsoft User Research would like to hear from Microsoft Certified Professionals across the nation in an upcoming research study. If you've received your latest certification in the past four years, this would be a great opportunity to share your experiences and ideas with Microsoft usability researchers and help make the Microsoft Certified Professional website more valuable and easier to use.
This study will be one hour long, and will be held over the internet and telephone. Study sessions can be chosen any day between Tuesday, January 18 and Friday, January 21. And in appreciation for your time, you'll be offer you a choice of Microsoft hardware, software or games, with a value ranging from $49 to $999.
If you're interested, please respond with the following information in an email titled "MCP" to firstname.lastname@example.com
1.) Name & Phone Number
2.) Job Title & Company
3.) City & State
4.) Do you have a Microsoft certification? Which one(s)?
5.) When did you receive your latest Microsoft certification?
6.) On a scale from 1-7 (1 = not interested and 7 = extremely interested) how interested are you in obtaining additional Microsoft certifications?
To enroll in future Microsoft User Research studies specifically for IT professionals, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/usability/itpro.htm
Also, be sure to check out Microsoft User Research on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/msftur
If you work for a "use it or lose it" organization, you may be scrambling to make sure you spend every dollar by December 31. Here's a last minute suggestion: Invest in Microsoft Certified team for 2011.
Purchase a Microsoft Certification exam voucher 10-pack now and you'll save 15% for your organization. Even better, complimentary retakes (Second Shots) are included for any failed exam. If your employee does not pass the Microsoft Certification exam on the first try, they can retake the same exam at no additional cost to you. The Microsoft Certification exam voucher pack is flexible and doesn't have to be used by one person, just by one organization. For instance, you can provide one voucher each to 10 employees or give multiple vouchers to put your employees on the path to an MCITP or MCPD certification. Just use your vouchers within one year from the date of purchase.
Certify Your Team. Learn More.
Need more convincing? A 2009 study1 showed that Microsoft Certification helped organizations improve performance:
1. Source: IDC, Impact of Training on Network Administration: Certification Leads to Operational Productivity, Doc # 220563, Nov 2009.
Another note from our friends at MIX - they're looking for speakers so if you want to participate, submit your proposal!
It would be quite cool to have a Born to Learn reader or an MCT be a speaker at MIX11 :)
Be a Presenter at MIX11
Do you have a topic you'd like to present at MIX11? Submit your session proposal by Friday, January 14, 2011. The MIX content team will select the best proposals, and the MIX community will vote to determine who will present. MIX11 registration opens in late January - join the MIX email newsletter for details.
Make your new year's resolution now to finish that coveted Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 Master certification... the Master requirements will be getting tougher next year!
What's Coming? Starting March 1, 2011, to earn your MOS 2007 Master credential, you will need to pass the new Expert level Word and Excel exams. These exams are set to tentatively launch in English at the end of January, 2011, which means we'll be giving a grace period before triggering the new requirements.
What's Going? Prior to March 1, you can still become a MOS 2007 Master by passing these exams: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and your choice of Outlook or Access. Please note that due to a system issue, if you complete the original 2007 Master requirements between November 1, 2010 and February 18, 2011, the Master certification will not immediately appear on your Microsoft transcript. After February 18, your transcript will be automatically updated. You will, however, receive your Master certificate, and your Master status will appear on your online transcript at Certiport.com.
Why? To date all versions of MOS have required an Expert level Word and Excel exam to achieve the Master credential, with the exception of MOS 2007. We're bringing MOS 2007 back in line with the rest of the certifications in terms of what it takes to gain the coveted MOS Master status.
All of these same details are outlined on the MOS Master Certifications page here. If you have any questions though, please let me know.
Born to Learn readers stay up to date on training and certification announcements through this blog, and I'll bet a lot of you also subscribe to the MCP and/or MCT Flash newsletters for program-specific news. Now you can get additional and in-depth information about our products, services, and special offers by signing up for the Microsoft Learning mailing list!
When you sign up, you'll get occasional, single-topic emails highlighting specific learning resources and how you can take advantage of the latest special offers. While you're on the sign-up page, check out additional opportunities to stay connected and up to date by email. Check out the options and sign up today!
UPDATED: 12/20/10 08:19 PT --- And we're back - registration code is working now. Good luck!
Best, Stephanie
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You are invited to take beta exam 71-169, Pro: TS: Windows Small Business Server 7, Configuring.
If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form.
If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. The 71-xxx identifier is used for registering for beta versions of MCP exams, when the exam is released in its final form the 70-xxx identifier is used for registration.
Registration: Now Open
Beta exam period runs: December 22, 2010– January 14, 2011
Beta exams have limited availability and are operated under a first-come-first-served basis – we recommend that you register immediately. Once all beta slots are filled, no additional seats will be offered.
Testing is held at Prometric testing centers worldwide, although this exam may not be available in all countries (see Regional Restrictions). All testing centers will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version.
You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam. Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam: SBSS
Responding to this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta; we recommend that you register immediately.
To register in North America, please call:
· Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (800-755-3926)
Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:
· Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp
You are invited to take this beta exam at no charge. You will be given four hours to complete the beta exam. Please plan accordingly.
The online version of the exam prep guide will be available shortly – until then, please see the version of the prep guide included at the end of this blog post.
More Information
For Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) help and information, you may log in to the MCP Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp /or contact your Regional Service Center: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/support/worldsites.asp .
Prep Guide for Exam 70-169:
TS: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring
About this Exam
This exam is designed for information technology (IT) professionals who work in or consult with small businesses that use Windows Small Business Server Standard 2011.
Audience Profile
This credential is designed for information technology (IT) professionals who work in or consult with small businesses that use Windows Small Business Server (SBS) Standard 2011. The MCTS candidate for this exam should have at least one year of experience deploying and managing network solutions in an environment that has the following characteristics:
• Up to 75 devices
• Company networks with Internet connectivity
• Individual users or user groups that connect to the company network from remote locations
Credit toward Certification
When you pass Exam 70-169: TS: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
MCTS: 70-169: Microsoft Small Business Server Standard 2011, Configuring
Note: This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.
Skills Being Measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.
Installing and Setting Up Windows Small Business Server (SBS) Standard 2011
• Prepare for migration.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: run Windows SBS Best Practice Analyzer (BPA), DNS cleanup, domain cleanup, run preparation tool, create an answer file for migration)
• Install and migrate to Windows SBS Standard 2011.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: from Windows SBS 2003, from Windows SBS 2008, Migration Wizard tasks, configure a new installation of Windows SBS
• Configure connectivity.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configure Internet domain, configure DNS name resolution (internal and external)
• Configure network infrastructure.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: ports, protocols, inbound or outbound rules, enable outbound popup and logging, install and configure a gateway appliance/firewall for common Windows SBS services, configure and maintain WAN/LAN/NAT for email/web/ActiveSync (e.g., IP addressing, network hardware configuration)
Configuring Remote Access
• Configure remote client access to internal resources.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: VPN
• Configure Remote Web Access
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configure the Windows SBS server, e.g., to admin console, to computers, to shared folders; configure RWW to use Remote Desktop Server server; configure client computers
• Configure Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configure RemoteApp applications, configure RD Session Host, RD Web, RD Gateway
Configuring and Managing Messaging and Collaboration
• Configure email.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: Exchange Server, POP3 Connector, configure email client protocols [POP3 (on client side), SMTP, RPC/HTTPS (also known as Outlook Anywhere), IMAP], configure Microsoft Outlook settings, configure a smart host
• Manage Microsoft Exchange Server.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: maintain logging; db management, e.g., defragment db; quota management, add additional email domains, redirect email, configure mobile device Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
• Configure folder shares.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: using Windows SBS console, using native tools (Quota console, File and Server Resource Manager, file screen, reports), shared folders, SMB permissions vs. NTFS permissions
• Configure storage.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: using Move Data Wizards, add additional storage, configure folder redirection policy
• Configure Microsoft SharePoint
o This objective may include but is not limited to: create and modify SharePoint sites (e.g., new team sites, blog sites, wiki sites), assign user permissions, configure document upload and handling
Managing Users, Computers, and Printers
• Create and manage user accounts.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: create, edit, and delete user accounts, assign permissions to users, assign users to computers, configure user RWW access using Windows SBS console, properties and native tools
• Create and manage user roles.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: change user roles, assign users to a role, assign groups to a role, assign quota policy
• Create and manage groups.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: create a distribution group, create a security group, add/edit/delete users to/from a group, mail enabled vs. not mail enabled; archived vs. not archived, OU structures
• Join computers to the domain.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: client and server computers, join an additional server, Connect Wizard, manage user permissions for domain computers (local admin vs. standard user, remote access), migrate local user profiles
• Create and configure shared devices.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: fax and printers, add a network printer, add drivers for 32 bit, configure user permissions for a device
Managing Health and Security
• Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configure client exclusions, server security updates, maintain health and security, maintain server/client WSUS patching, change software update and schedule settings
• Manage monitoring and reporting.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: client (including update compliancy, client computer firewall, antivirus status), server (including core services; low disk space; success or fail)
• Configure backup and restore data on the server.
• Configure SSL certificates.
o This objective may include but is not limited to: configure a trusted certificate, self-signed certificates, Including manage certificate packages, import and export during setup for migration
Preparation Tools and Resources
To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" section.
Classroom Training There is no classroom training currently available.
Microsoft E-Learning There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available.
Microsoft Press Books There are no Microsoft Press books currently available.
Practice Tests There are no practice tests currently available.
Other Questions?
For advice about training and certification, connect with peers:
• Visit the training and certification forum
For questions about a specific certification, chat with a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP):
• Visit our MCP newsgroups
To find out about recommended blogs, Web sites, and upcoming Live Meetings on popular topics, visit our community site:
• Visit the Microsoft Learning community
They say everyone has at least one book in them—maybe every trainer has at least once course in them, too!
Find out by downloading the new version of Microsoft Learning Content Development System (LCDS)—we just published version 2.6
What's new in this release?
E-learning compatibility with Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.
Enhanced keyboard accessibility for all Silverlight interactive elements.
Two new templates: Sequencing Activity and Card Flip Game
LCDS 2.6 is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish—find the version that's right for you here.
Do you have work experience with developing applications for Windows Phone 7? Want to help us create the first Windows Phone 7 exam? Here's your chance! We are looking for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the following exam:
We'll be using the MSL SME database to find participants for blueprinting as well as other phases of development for this exam. For your best chance of participating, create a SME profile by filling out the survey on the MSL SME site on Microsoft Connect. (See this post for complete instructions.)
Please note that if you already filled out your SME profile, you'll need to go back and update it. We have changed the answer options for "Which technologies do you have work experience with?" to include Window Phone 7. We'll be looking for folks who select Windows Phone 7 on this question to help develop these exams. If you filled out your SME profile awhile ago, this option was not available for you to select.
Hi guys
It's me, Inspector Gadget. :-)
In the past few weeks, I've been searching the net for information about Microsoft Certifications. Let's call it a microsoft Certification Inspection. I'm somewhat surprised at the amount of misinformation that is out there. No wonder it all seems so confusing at times.
I was hoping you guys could help me out a little.
First, I'd like to gather a list of web pages that contain wrong or ourdated information about our certs. (Grant it, I know we can't catch every single website... but it's worth correcting the "big" ones".
Second, I'd like to "clean them up" a little.
If you happen to fall on such misinformation, and think we can change it, send me the link.
I'm looking for things like:
Here a re a few examples of page where we need to correct information:
In case you missed Shannon Bray's excellent Live Meeting, you can now view the recording on demand.
What Can SharePoint Do For You? Improve Productivity, Efficiency, Agility Microsoft SharePoint can help your company quickly respond to changing business needs. For IT managers, SharePoint 2010 helps you cut training and maintenance costs, save time and effort, and focus on higher business priorities. Learn about best practices for implementing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and what you need to do in order to plan, deploy, manage, and support this product.
Watch Now.
Some hopeful news just published over at Dice.com. Among the conclusions based on feedback from almost 850 hiring managers and tech recruiters:
Full story here. Are your companies increasing their hiring? Are you finding it harder to find qualified professionals? Let us know your take on the job market!
You are invited to take beta exam 71-664: TS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuring. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form.
71-664: TS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuring counts as credit towards the following certification(s).
· MCTS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuration
Registration begins December 13.
Beta exam period runs: December 22, 2010 – January 14, 2010
You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.Please use the following promotional codes when registering for the exam: UCTSJ
You are invited to take this beta exam at no charge.You will be given four hours to complete the beta exam. Please plan accordingly.Find exam preparation information: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-664
I love the holiday season! I bake cookies for everyone on my team (they are delicious, by the way), sing loudly (and badly) along with the holiday songs on the radio, go crazy with the holiday lights (I seriously think you can see my house from outer space) and decorations, and love finding the perfect gift for my family and friends. In the spirit of the holidays, I want to find the perfect gift for all our loyal followers of Born to Learn. Because I can't give everyone an exam voucher, as much as I'd love to, I thought I'd share my brain. It's been awhile since we asked, so I want to know what's on your mind.
What would you like to know about our certifications, courseware, exams, and/or the program? What have you been wondering but didn't know who to ask? Here's your chance to demystify our certifications. Although some of your questions may require someone else's brain, I'll track down the answers and share what I can. Of course, our standard disclaimer applies...some stuff I can't tell you because doing so would impact the integrity of our program (e.g., exam specific content), but I'll certainly share what I can.
I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!
See the post in the Forum here: http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/forums/tnc/f/18/t/22047.aspx.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our friends at MIX asked us to let you know that they currently have a special offer if you register before February 11th. See below for more details.
If you don't know what MIX is, it's one of the best conferences for web designers and developers around and it's in Las Vegas (if you need restaurant recommendations, do let me know).
Save $500 + one night hotel at MIX11 – register by Feb 11
MIX11 registration opens in late January with a special offer for early birds – register by February 11 and save $500 on your conference pass, and receive one free night hotel when you book two or more nights at the Mandalay Bay. Join the MIX email newsletter and be among the first to learn about open registration, special offers, speakers and technical content for this year's event.
MIX11 event details
When: April 12-14, 2011; MIX Boot Camps on April 11
Where: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
Cost: Full Price Conference Pass - $1395
MIX Boot Camps - $295
More Info: http://live.visitmix.com
Microsoft has developed a special series of webcasts to help managers of IT professionals and developers get the most out of training and certification opportunities and optimize team performance.
What Can SharePoint Do For You? Improve Productivity, Efficiency, Agility. December 15, 2010 at 8:00am PST (What time is this in my region?)
SharePoint can help your company quickly respond to changing business needs. Learn about best practices for implementing SharePoint 2010 and what you need to plan, deploy, manage and support. For IT Managers, SharePoint 2010 helps you cut training and maintenance costs, save time and effort, and focus on higher business priorities. Find out how.
Register Now
About the Presenter:Shannon Bray is a SharePoint evangelist and Microsoft Certified Trainer. He is currently employed with Planet Technologies as a Technical Architect and works exclusively with Microsoft SharePoint. Shannon specializes in architecture design and solution development using Microsoft technologies. He is the President of the Colorado SharePoint User's Group and has presented SharePoint topics at Microsoft's TechReady and TechED.
Shannon has authored several SharePoint video training series and is currently co-authoring "Automating Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administration with Windows PowerShell 2.0"
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Recently I was trying to look up the results for my Microsoft Excel 2010 beta exam. (In case you're wondering—I passed!) I found the Excel 2010 results by using the MC ID on the printout that I received after taking the exam. However, I noticed that the results from other exams I have taken were NOT THERE. "Dude, where's my certs?" I thought. I dug through my old e-mail and found the confirmation from one of the other exams—and it had a different Microsoft Certification ID (MC ID).
Whether you are scheduling a MOS exam, a TS exam, or a Pro exam, it is really easy to end up with more than one MC ID. I should have known better, and it happened to me anyway. It may be more effort to find your MC ID when you are scheduling an exam than it is to just create a new MC ID. But the consequence of not putting in the extra effort to find your MC ID is that when you need to see all the Microsoft Certifications you've earned all in one place—such as when you want to share your online transcript with your boss—your complete history won't be there.
If you discover that you have more than one MC ID, you can contact your local Regional Service Center (RSC), and an agent can consolidate your MC IDs for you.
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On June 30, 2011 (formerly March 31, 2011), we will be retiring exams 271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Windows XP Operating System and 272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Windows XP Operating System. While mainstream support ended for Windows XP in April 2009, we continued to support the product due to continual market use. With the recent shift to Windows 7, we have determined it is now the time to retire the 271 and 272 exams.
While the 271 and 272 exams will retire, those individuals that have passed both exams and have achieved the MCDST certification will still see the MCDST certification on their transcript. Once you have achieved your MCDST, you may take one exam (70-682) and achieve two Windows 7 certifications - MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician Windows 7 and MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration. Find out more here: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-windowsclient.aspx#tab5
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If you have not read the other posts about the NetHope Academy work in Haiti, check them out for context. This blog post is designed to give an update as we near the half way point of the NetHope Academy internship program.
Nine NetHope Academy interns earn their MCDST designation!!
One of our key objectives has been to help NetHope Academy interns achieve their Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) designation. Many first time IT jobs are in the area of desktop support and the MCDST certification sends a very clear signal to potential employers that the candidate has achieved a high level of proficiency. Achieving the MCDST certification also tells the employer that the candidate spent considerable personal time towards their own professional development.
I am pleased to announce that nine of the 36 NetHope Academy interns have received their MCDST designation after just two months in the Academy program. Interns put in at least 100 hours of classroom time and at least 50 hours of self study time before successfully passing the two certification tests required for the MCDST "badge of honor".
The names of the interns and their host agencies are:
Jean Faubert Dorancy (Habitat for Humanity)Enock Duval (Canadian Red Cross)Paul Jr. Jean-Marie (Relief International)Jean Herold Mathieu (World Vision)Emmanuel Jean Paul Leroy (World Vision)Ricky Ilermont (Save the Children)Rodney Bien-Aime (International Rescue Committee)Emmanuella Stimphat (Save the Children)Nathanial Vixamar (World Vision) World Health Organization Intern Offered Full Time Employment
Ultimately the primary goal of the NetHope Academy is to provide promising, but unemployed, IT savvy youth with the skills and work experience they need to become fully employed. We expect that most of these transitions from internship to full time employment will take place at the end of the 6 month internship period.
We are pleased to announce that Sondja Telemaque, a NetHope Academy Intern at World Health Organization (WHO), has been offered full time employment as an IT Administrator effective December 1, 2010. Sondja is an amazing young woman that has overcome significant obstacles to support WHO during the recent cholera outbreak. It's quite a statement that after just two months in the program, WHO has offered Sondja a permanent position.
Great work Sondja!!
Safety and Security
As you may know, post election violence in Haiti has raised security concerns. The NetHope Academy interns have all been instructed to adhere to the security protocols of their host organizations. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Interns, NetHope member agency staff working in Haiti and their families.


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Ok so please tell me if this is silly..... I had unprotected sex on 31st August and he came inside me, I took and ovulation test yesterday around 12pm which came up positive but ive had leakage from when he came inside me (sorry tmi) Could his semen cause a false positive.??? I took another ovulation test today around the same time and the sencond line was alot lighter than the day before. Am i just being silly and it was a true positive.?? Im trying to concive and just worried. Please help. x
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Many people can give 20, 25, maybe 30 years at the same job. But how about 60!
Peggy Carson has worked at the State Highway Patrol Office in Greenville since 1949. She was only 18 when she started as administrative secretary for the headquarters.
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PROVIDENCE, RI—Louis R. Peters, III, 23, of West Topsham, Vermont, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Providence on Monday to 120 months in federal prison for his participation in the May 28, 2011 armed robbery of a West Greenwich, Rhode Island, bank. Employees were bound and held at gunpoint as they readied the bank to be opened for business.
Peters was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William E. Smith to 36 months in federal prison on charges of conspiracy to commit bank robbery and bank robbery and a consecutive sentence of 84 months in federal prison for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. In addition, Peters was ordered to serve five years of supervised release following his prison term. Peters pleaded guilty on January 25, 2012.
Peters and a co-defendant, Craig A. Carey, 43, of Fall River, Massachusetts, were arrested by West Greenwich Police and Rhode Island State Police within minutes of the robbery. The pair was preparing to flee the area of the bank when they were located and detained.
Peters' sentence was announced by United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha; West Greenwich Police Chief Richard N. Ramsay; Colonel Steven G. O'Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police; and Richard DesLauriers, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Boston Field Office.
At the time of his guilty plea, Peters admitted to the court that he was one of two masked men that accosted a bank manager at gunpoint as she arrived at the bank. Peters admitted once inside the bank the manager was ordered to open the vault, but that they were informed by the manager that it took two bank employees to open the vault. As other employees arrived for work, Peters admitted that they were instructed to lie on the floor and that he bound their hands and their feet with zip ties.
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Italian composer and nun. Assandra alluded to Pavia as her birthplace in the dedication of her surviving motet book, Motetti à due, & tre voci, op.2 (Milan, 1609, 1 ed. in Bowers, 1996), which is dedicated to G.B. Biglia, the Bishop of Pavia.
Her musical talents were noted early by the publisher Lomazzo in the dedication to G.P. Cima's Partito de ricercari, e canzoni alla francese .
She received instruction from the German Catholic exile Benedetto Re (or Reggio), maestro at Pavia Cathedral, who dedicated a piece to her in 1607.
Her op.1 (probably before 1608) is lost, but two motets, Ave verum corpus and Ego flos campi, which survive untexted in a German organ tablature, are probably from that volume (D-Rtt; ed. C. Johnson: Organ music by Women Composers before 1800, Pullman, WA, 1993).
According to her 1609 dedication to Biglia, she took vows, in an ancient but isolated rural Benedictine monastery, shortly after the volume's publication (taking 'Agata' as her religious name).
She seems to have continued to compose after her profession: an imitative eight-voice Salve regina appeared in Re's Vespers collection of 1611, and a motet, Audite verbum Dominum, for four voices was included in his motet book of 1618.
Borsieri characterized Assandra's motets as among the first in the Roman style to be published in Milan; he must have heard in her music the influence of Agazzari, whose small-scale works had recently been published in the city.
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G. Borsieri: Il sopplimento della Nobiltà di Milano (Milan, 1619)
C. Gianturco: 'Caterina Assandra, suora compositrice', La musica sacra in Lombardia nella prima metà del Seicento: Como 1985
J. Bowers: 'The Emergence of Women Composers in Italy, 1566–1700', Women Making Music: the Western Art Tradition, 1150–1959, ed. J. Bowers and J. Tick (Urbana, 1986)
J. Bowers: 'Caterina Assandra', Women Composers: Music through the Ages, ed. S. Glickman and M.F. Schleifer, (New York, 1996)
R.L. Kendrick: Celestial Sirens: Nuns and their Music in Early Modern Milan (Oxford, 1996)
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Darrius Barnes didn't think he'd be the hero on Saturday.
Four years into his professional career, the versatile defender hadn't scored a single goal. Not for lack of trying, of course.
"It's been a long time coming," Barnes said after Saturday's game. "It's just great that it came at that point in time. They had just scored a goal in the (91st) minute and we were able to (show) our resiliency and come back and get one of our own."
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"We had a couple of chances that weren't awarded," Revolution head coach Jay Heaps said. "I don't want to comment further other than to say that (the Bengtson shot) was a goal."
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Twenty minutes into the match, Barnes nearly wed the ball with the net on a Lee Nguyen free kick. But the header strayed wide of the far post.
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In the 37th minute, Joel Lindpere put a ball in front of Tim Cahill, who fired a shot that sent Bobby Shuttleworth diving to his right before it sailed wide of the far post.
New York rummaged for the evasive again in the 72nd minute when Cahill nodded a dangerous header that nearly escaped the grasp of Shuttleworth. But the backup keeper, who filled in for starter Matt Reis on Saturday, grabbed it just in time to keep the board unblemished.
After 90 minutes came and went without a goal, the guests finally managed to grab a goal. Seconds into stoppage time, Wilman Conde floated a cross far post that Shuttleworth and Cahill battled for. Cahill won, and nearly steered it through before Lindpere emerged to shove it through.
With only minutes left to file a response, Heaps implored his players to keep fighting, and "pick themselves back up."
"The game of soccer's cruel," Heaps said. "That said, it doesn't matter. The game forgets quickly. We have to earn our stripes, and tonight was a way of doing that."
How they were able to do that, of course, is wholly attributable to the spirit of the collective. Although the club's been snakebitten and scorned time after time this season, the fact is the team has never quit. Not that Heaps would ever let them.
So when Barnes snaked his way into the box, got behind Cahill and Heath Pearce and elevated to redirect Ryan Guy's cross through, it was proof positive that the fire still burns inside the collective soul of this club.
And even though the playoff train may have left the station, it's a fire that won't soon be extinguished -- even if it means that a first-time goal scorer has to take center stage.
"We're trying to get our guys to respond when they're down a goal after the 93rd minute and they have a minute left," Heaps said. "They pulled their socks up and (got) something out of nothing."


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He and his wife, Mrs. Thoeun Chhet, are farmers who own a 1.95-hectare plot of land on which they cultivate rice to sell to support their family. He is also a traditional musician who is able to earn some money in this way to support his family. His problem is that his field contains infertile soil, and it has a lot of insects. So, to improve his production of rice, Mr. Pich S. O. is asking for a loan to buy fertilizer, insecticide, and rice seed.
He is a father of four children, three of whom are attending school, while the youngest one is five years old.
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The people are right. The problem arises when the co-executors can't agree on something. You end up having to get the court to approve almost everything that happens and that increases the fees, etc.
It's been my experience that things go well less than 10% of the time when co-executors are appointed.
Many judges won't do it because it ends up tying up the court.
In addition, there are additional expenses because you have to have two bonds, sometimes each executor has to have their own lawyer if any disputes arise, etc.
If that is the only reason it is complicated then I would suggest 2 executors. Why should one child (age 27) have more say so than the other (age 26)? (Rhetorical) I would therefore advise my younger daughter to challenge the exeutorship from the beginning. She can do that - correct?
She can challenge it, sure.
Did your ex wife leave a will?
No will. But the child who wants all the power is the least considerate of others in my opinion. You have answered my question. And I thank you unless you have something else to add.
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Is there any way for a standard user to tell if a private message has been read or not?
I was making arrangements with another member to sell a bike to them, but they have gone quiet on me. It could simply be that he is just busy (this guy is in the armed forces), but I'd like to know if he's read the messages or not.


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May 24, 2016
Republican nominee for Mississippi, Stacey Pickering was in the Meridian on Thursday to unveil his "Contract for Accountability". He said it's a plan for better state government.
Pickering told a group at Meridian GOP headquarters that he wants to make sure all elected officials are doing the jobs they're supposed to with the taxpayers' money.
"The auditor's office is the most critical office for our local elected officials," said Pickering. "I firmly believe we need someone with experience working with the legislature, the local elected officials, as well as federal agencies, so we're holding public officials accountable for the jobs they've been elected to do."
Pickering will face Democrat Mike Sumrall, who previously served as the county administrator in Forrest County, in the Nov. 6 general election.
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Congratulations!! We are now announcing the winners of this contest!
1st place
Review from the judge:
Oh my world, look at the details! This is clearly well planned through and I can see all the effort put into the lines and wonderful coloring.
I must say, the details are the first very impressive feature about this.
There are so many awesome patterns and accessories, yet it isn't too overwhelming - it is just the perfect ammount.
I also really liked the beautiful weapon that comes with the adoptable.
The placing of the colors is wonderful, they all fit nicely and make it look like a complete, well thought design.
Other than that, I really like her pose, it is well balanced and eye-catching, as well as the close-ups from the details, which I think is a very nice and helpful add to the whole package.
Well done!
2nd place
Review from the judge:
This design is really impressive! You used the colour palette really well and it worked nicely with the amount of details in this guy. The outfit looks great and pretty unique too!
The extra accessories are a nice addition and it's always nice to have separate, close ups of such things and details. I think it helps cater to the buyer and any artists who will be using this as a reference sheet to work from.
Overall, the character itself is very appealing and the presentation of this adopt is lovely. You worked the colour palette wonderfully. Great job!
3rd place
Review from the judge:
I really loved this entry the very first time I saw it! I find it very unique and pleasant to the eye.
It has lots of details and a simple, but lovely background.
I like the color choice, as I feel it fits well with the design and overall idea of the character, as they were beautifully placed to make an adorable robot-kemonomimi adoptable.
The pose is attention drawing as well, it has power in it - I like that
Finally I'd like to say that, I think the character was very well thought of, and it has a nice, unique charm to it.
Awesome job ! ♥
Thank you so much for all the participation. All the designs are totally mind blowing,
and we judges truly had hard time picking out the best of them.
For those who didn't win, your designs are still great. Stay creative, always.
Hopefully we can open another contest like this again in the future.
Keep on supporting this group. Thank you.
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That's some crazy ammount of creativity right there!
Thank you for all the wonderful entries. it's really mind blowing to see those creative designs
done by you guys. Give a big applause to yourself.
We will take about 2 weeks(or less) for the judging process so, stay tuned. ♥
3rd EDIT: Last DATELINE EXTENSION: 14 JANUARY 2014.
2nd EDIT: The deadline of this contest will be extend until 10th JANUARY 2014.
EDIT: We need 5 MORE ENTRIES or this contest will be canceled. So, good luck.
If you think you want extension for the deadline, please voice out your opinion.
Hello all of you lovely members of ~ !
♥We will be holding a Color Scheme Adoptable Design contest as a welcoming contest for this new Adoptable group! ♥
How to enter?
You must be a member of this group.
You must design the adoptable using one of the provided color schemes.
You must make a new journal entry about this contest, mentioning the group too.
Send the link of your entry and journal in the comments below. Both links are included under 1 same comment.
You must use the provided color schemes only.
NO 18+ designs.
You can make full size and/or chibi designs.
NO animals, anthros or furries. Only humans and kemonomimis are accepted.
NO BATCH adopts. Only single designs are accepted.
The design can be inspired from other resources, but stealers/tracers will be banned! Please be honest with your design.
Limited to 3 entries per person but only 1 will be chosen to be judged, and only 1 entry can possibly win.
Submit all of your entries to the contest folder: humankemonoadopts.deviantart.c…
The contest will end on 14th January 2014.
If we get below 15 entries, this contest will be cancelled.
Alright, so here are the 8 color palettes you can choose from:
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Examples of Adoptables Done Using These Provided Palettes.
About the DESIGN.
You must put "... for contest entry." in the deviation description.
You can only use 1 of the color palettes for 1 character.
You are allowed to sell the adopts that you create for the contest.</strike>
How we will judge:
The BEST DESIGN.
The CREATIVITY used with the provided color schemes.
Now for the prizes! <3
1st Prize
~25 USD(paypal) or 2000 by Rofeal
~Halfbody drawing from Miichau
~Halfbody drawing from Kyone-Kuaci
~Halfbody sketch from lazendar
~Pixel icon & 1 month feature from Shirei-Shou
~Custom adopt from Blackbirdadopts
~Chibi from Midori250
~Chibi from ensoul
~Full body w/ detailed background from butt-sama
2nd Prize
~15 USD(paypal) or 1200 by Rofeal
~Chibi from Miichau
~Halfbody sketch from lazendar
~Halfbody drawing from GalaxyNarwhal
~Pixel icon & 1 month feature from Shirei-Shou
~Chibi from Midori250
~Chibi from ensoul
~Full body & chibi from butt-sama
3rd Prize
~7 USD(paypal) or 560 by Rofeal
~Pixel icon from Miichau
~Pixel icon & 1 month feature from Shirei-Shou
~Custom adopt from crazy-peach-adopt
~2 chibis from butt-sama
~You'll officially be entered in this contest when you give us the link for your entry & journal through a comment.
~All entries can be viewed here: humankemonoadopts.deviantart.c…
~If you have a question about something that hasn't already been stated in the journal, feel free to ask! ~
So, that's all for now!
Have fun and good luck!


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World Cup has Nevada flair
The Reno Gazette-Journal
By Roman Stubbs
South Africa is expecting upwards of 300,000 visitors during the month-long World Cup. And 33 Nevada college students will be in the middle of it all.
Although their presence might make a small splash in the World Cup bucket, the contributions of Nevada and Sierra Nevada College students as marketing, ticketing and hospitality interns in South Africa over the next two months will help grease the wheels of one of the largest events on the planet, said internship coordinator Ted Morse.
"It's terribly important," he said of the students' involvement. "You need international flavor."
Morse, who is a Reno native, and his wife Mary engineered the internships. Both worked as U.S. diplomats in Africa for more than 20 years. The Morses collaborated with South African business owners Emily Vollmer and Lyndon Barends, both of whom pieced together more than 30 internships for Nevada students. In the future, a developing exchange program will bring South African students on entrepreneurial internships to Reno.
Morse established a competitive application process at Sierra Nevada College and UNR, and more than 100 students competed for the positions. The 33 students arrived in early May to begin their duties, which range from security to ticket collecting and airport pickup. They are receiving free lodging, meals and tickets to two World Cup games throughout the month.
"To learn how to work in a multicultural environment will be a challenge for many of them," Mary said.
Students have been volunteering in low-income areas of Cape Town and Johannesburg, which Ted Morse said is an education in itself, prior to this week's start of the World Cup.
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Tickets on sale for Kent Vietnam Veterans' annual dinner April 4Menu includes fried oysters, chicken salad and dumplings
Tickets are now on sale for Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America's Sixth Annual Fried Oyster and Dumpling Dinner at the Felton Fire Hall Friday, April 4. The night also includes live and silent auctions, 50/50 raffle and a raffle for a named brick to be placed at Kent County Memorial Park.
A social hour and auction preview from 6 to 7 p.m. starts the night. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Menu includes fried oysters, chicken salad, dumplings, green beans, cole slaw, coffee and iced tea, and a cash bar. A live auction follows dinner.
The annual event benefits the maintenance of Kent County Memorial Park, behind Airbase Carpet Mart at 756 S. Little Creek, Dover. The park, dedicated on Veterans Day 2009, can be seen at www.DelawareVVA.com.
The memorial park includes a Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and a Gold Star Mother and Family Memorial dedicated to all generations of Delaware families. In June it will become the site of a Korean War Memorial. A memorial for those lost in conflicts in the Middle East is also planned.
A UH-1 Huey helicopter, obtained last November, is also being readied for display above the Vietnam Memorial.
Tickets are $30 but must be purchased in advance. "Tickets sell out quickly for this popular social event, so we ask people not to wait until the last minute to buy them," said Woody Postle, dinner coordinator.
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Her remarks resembled a confession. In a conversation with Bishop Robert D. Hofstad in front of 300 participants at the Southwestern Washington Synod Assembly, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire, a Roman Catholic, shared that at times she has struggled to reconcile her faith and public leadership.
One of those occurred when she allowed the death penalty to proceed against a convicted murderer, a decision Gregoire said she will struggle with the rest of her life.
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