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Microsoft released the first Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008, the new version of its robotics programming platform. Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 contains improvements in its runtime performance, distributed computational capabilities and tools.

Scheduled for release later this year, the first preview of the product is now available for evaluation and testing by developers, customers, and partners. Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 is a Windows-based environment that can be used by academic, hobbyist, and commercial developers for the creation of a variety of robotic programs and testing scenarios. (more…)

So if you haven’t heard yet Clutch Magazine is having their 1st Annual Blog Academy this summer. Along with others Black Web 2.0 will be partnering with Clutch to share social media tips on how you can succeed online in this Web 2.0 world. The academy will last for 2 months and will include how-to’s and advice. You can vote on what you want to learn over at Clutch. Oh I almost forgot the best part, It’s FREE!!!

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was assassinated, as he stood outside of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968. He was 39. Media sites and blogs all over, honored Dr. King’s life and legacy through touching articles, thought provoking poll questions, and video and image galleries.

We have compiled the best web coverage of the 40 year anniversary of Dr. King’s death.
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If your like me you are always looking to expand your skill set. Whether its learning System Modeling, , Business Management, or Japanese, why spend your hard earn money on expensive college courses when you can access some of the most comprehensive college courses for the comfort of your living room, and the best part about it… it’s free! Education Portal has compiled a list of the universities with the best free online courses.

[via Lifehacker]

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