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Microsoft Unveils "Elevate America"

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the we-really-need-some-good-pr-what-can-we-do dept.

nandemoari writes "In response to the current economic crisis, Microsoft Corp. has come out with a stimulus plan of their own. Their goal is to help a large group of individuals use their computers to land employment in ways other than to generate a compelling resume. The new online initiative, Elevate America, is set to equip close to 2 million people (over the next three years) with the skills needed to succeed in the field of technology."

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  1. Clearly, by Ixtl · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's a trap.

    1. Re:Clearly, by Tubal-Cain · · Score: 5, Funny

      ...right around the time the temperature in hell dips below 0 degrees.

      Kelvin

    2. Re:Clearly, by machine321 · · Score: 5, Funny

      I hear they had 1400 employees working on this.

  2. Nothing new here by Locke2005 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nigerian "Princes" have been using their computers to generate income for themselves for years now...

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  3. Easy! by RulerOf · · Score: 5, Funny

    How does one get the temperature below 0 degrees Kelvin?

    When jokes fly above the heads of unsuspecting slashdotters, the ensuing endothermic reaction has been shown to lower temperatures past 0 degrees K.

    The "woosh"-ing sound means it's working!

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