Chris Page – Software Engineer

Earthquake in MD?

A 3.6 scale earthquake hit western Maryland around 5 o clock this morning. Wow! If that’s not 2012ish! Won’t hear the end of this one for 2 years Doesn’t sound to have caused much harm? I called my mom, who lives in Hagerstown, MD – she’s A-OK. She did some of her growing up in California, and reminded me that a 3.6 is more like my entire family running through the house, but the damage is about the equivalent of whatever we knock down along the way. Still… my guess is the quake was headed for DC but got stuck in traffic.

I also read a few reports of people relating the vibration to a low hanging jet flying over houses from the air base outside Martinsburg, WV, just miles from where I grew up, in Harpers Ferry, WV – they do that sh*t all the time.

I suppose it’s nothing to fret over.

Mobile Technology Rules

In other news, I posted an article in April 2008 about my thoughts on what’s the next big wave of the internet. Just a few short years later… mobile apps are cool, mobile apps are fun, they make their money from… EVERYONE!

The concept of bringing the offline world online is taking off – and cell devices are a major player in the wave. Not just cell phones, but iPads, and Kindles ( I want one ), and Nooks too! I’ve wanted to explore this avenue for a long time, but haven’t really had the time. Though during my child-care leave recently ( call out to Lockerz for being so amazing in this department ), I got into a little reading and experimenting with iPhone + Android development, and DAMN is this stuff cool – and surprisingly, a lot simpler than you would think. Wish I had more time to learn and write about how exciting it is to be learning for the joy of learning – maybe I’ll get some opportunities when things settle with the kids.

My Baby Girl – Alivia Rowan Page

Last, and most importantly, I’d like to welcome my second daughter to the world – as a blog post for her has been overdue by 3 weeks now. Alivia Rowan Page, born June 24th, 2010 at 6 lbs and 3 ounces – our newest bundle of joy. Welcome to this brave new world – be strong baby girl, and don’t stop smiling for nothing, you have a big and bright life ahead of you!

A little bit of wisdom from your daddy:  “Always love, never stop learning, and never turn your back on anything or anyone – you can always make a difference – make many!”.  Gabi, Mommy, and Daddy will always be here for you. I love you — Daddy.