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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. What a coincidence! I've got a stimulus plan too! by Gizzmonic · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My stimulus plan is in my pants! Ladies, I think you know what I'm talking about. YEAH!

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  2. Re:Clearly, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Say what you will about Microsoft, but Windows Server 2008 is a damn fine piece of software. Here's some facts, you can thank me later.

  3. Re:That's great... by Marxist+Hacker+42 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    MOD PARENT UP. I had a fundamentalist Christian girlfriend once who thought that the only valid version of the Bible was the King James version- revealed truth handed to King James on a cloud. She utterly refused to believe any of my more esoteric theological arguments based on Latin, Greek, Aramaic or Hebrew.....

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