TechFlash: Microsoft teaches tech; Bungie breaks records; Madrona gets DelBene

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Microsoft is teaching Washington kids technology: Here's why that's not good enough Microsoft announced today that its technology education program is off and running in 47 schools in Washington state. It's a great program that puts tech experts in the classroom. But here's why that's not nearly good enough for our kids. Bungie's Destiny is a game-changer: Bellevue video game becomes overnight bestseller ​Bellevue-based company, Bungie, made history yesterday with the launch of Destiny, the biggest new video game franchise ever. The game has broken more records than the number of days it's been available. Madrona appoints former Microsoft exec Kurt DelBene as venture partner Kurt DelBene led the Microsoft Office team during his 21-year tenure at the company recently came off a six-month stint overseeing the implementation of HealthCare.Gov. Microsoft in 'serious talks' to acquire Minecraft-maker Mojang The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Microsoft could acquire the Swedish video game maker for $2 billion as early as this week. Ryanair CEO gets goofy at Boeing celebration, jokes he overpaid for recent 200-plane order ​It's not often that you see a top aerospace executive goof with a pair of ribbon-cutting scissors or wear tiny wings on his head. National Tech News

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