Introduction

• Universal Windows Podcast – Episode 97 – No Excuses
  
• Excuses for no new episodes include Christmas Funerals Australia ACLs Cuba CES Weddings New Years
  
• Microsoft MVP Summit March 17-22
  

Word of the Week

• Enjoy a sip of your favourite beverage each time any of us says “Excuses”
  

News of the Week

• All About assistants
  
• CES – Where mediocre ideas go to???
  
• Tips for attending CES and survive
  
• Qualcomm aims straight at Intel with 8cx chip, its first CPU for PCs
  
• Worst of CES
  
  • Bendable screen
    
  • Another freaky kids robot
    
  • Suitcases
    
  • Victrola Record Players
    
  • Polaroid
    
  • Amazon makes clear it’s now competing with shippers like FedEx and UPS in its annual filing
    

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Whisky of the Week

• Benromach 10 – yummy