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Customize MSDN Flash | Unsubscribe Volume 15, Number 3 | February 2, 2011     Top Stories     MSDN Magazine: Focus on Application Server Development Learn about creating scalable applications in the AppFabric and how to build data-driven applications in 5 minutes. Save on MIX11 - Register by February 11 MIX11 registration is now open with a special offer for early birds - register by February 11 and save US$500 on your conference pass, plus get one free hotel night when you book two or more nights. USA Developers:��� Windows Azure Platform 30-Day Pass We're offering a Windows Azure platform 30-day pass, so you can put Windows Azure and SQL Azure through their paces. Use promo code MSDNT1. No credit card required. With the Windows Azure platform you pay only for what you use, scale up when you need capacity and down when you don't. Plus, get no-cost technical support with Microsoft Platform Ready. 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