Thrive For Developershttp://www.microsoft.com/click/thrivedev/http://www.msdnevents.com/thrivedev/images/thrive_rss_logo.gifThrive For Developershttp://www.microsoft.com/click/thrivedevCos Callis - Software Developer and Long Time Listener of .NET Rocks 9/7/2009http://www.msdnevents.com/thrivedev/Comment.aspx?id=10<a href='http://www.msdnevents.com/thrivedev'>Weekly Podcast Series: Development in a Downturn brought to you by .NET Rocks</a><br />This lively, 10-week podcast series offers stories, insights and real-world lessons from developers working in a variety of different environments -- from small regional firms to big multinationals. Download a new episode each week and get a new perspective on your coding career.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.msdnevents.com/thrivedev/Comment.aspx?id=10'>Download this week's podcast >></a><br /><br />Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Professional networking. 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