Mobile Development:
Our sophomore iOS app (our first, DTCcaterTM was released last fall), MotrAideTM, currently in development, is slated for a second beta release this Fall. With this project, I was able to indulge my love of maps using the Google Maps API. Although, Apple being (well) Apple, threw me a curve ball with the disappearance of Google Maps with the release of iOS 6. You all know by now how well that turned out.
The death of Apple has once again been greatly exaggerated though. Despite the media pundits chagrin with Apple, and Apple's slightly lower market share compared to the beginning of this year, I'm still quite bullish on Apple. In fact, I'm saving my lunch money for the iWatch, whenever that comes out. Besides, Google Glass would be redundant for me, as I refuse to wear contacts.
I still hear the siren calls of Android, Window Mobile, and Blackberry, and in that order. However, it's important to, "say no to a thousand things," to quote Steve Job, in order to focus for optimum results and success. Still, I couldn't resist and I'm now running Windows 8 on a beat up, left for dead, what used to be called tablet PC, laptop. Plus, I'm currently taking the Android SDK via Eclipse for a test drive.
Kindle Publishing:
After rethinking our approach to our second Kindle ebook project, and shuffling completing priorities, the revised project is on our road-map for Winter 2013.
Enterprise Technical Support
Demand continues to increase for skilled technical support services for enterprise systems. As these system become more distributed, complex, and dependent on third party platforms, the ability to adapt as quickly as possible to the needs of organizations and their customers, while leveraging our core competences is even more important.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Obama on the Aftermath of the Trayvon Martin Verdict
I held off blogging on the verdict because I did a lot of thinking, introspection, and wondering on the past, present, and future of race relations in America, including my own personal history. Like a lot of people I know, a cooling off period was useful. I believe President Obama's speech summed up the sentiments well, and is a good touchstone on where to go from here. Check it out, and let me know what you think about how we move forward individually and collectively.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Navigating The Storms of Life
More raw sermon notes, from the iPod:
Family Matter 2013: Storms
A storm can be to your benefit.
Press into the storm.
We lose sight that The Lord is with us through the storm.
"Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him." (Luke
8:22-25 KJV)
God wants us to exercise our faith with the storms that come.
1. Do not be intimidated by the storm, use the storm to your advantage. Ask the Lord what He wants you to do now. The storm is a test. Go where God wants you to go despite the storm. There will always be storms. Let God figure out how He is going to resolve the storm, because the resolution is beyond our comprehension.
2. Give up controlling the situation to God. Focus on what you do know, not what you don't know. Keep your spirit strong.
3. It's the word of God that gives us peace. Get into the presence of God.
4. Don't be bitter. Encourage people in the storm.
5. Persist and persevere for you have a destiny. God says, "I have given you everything, you will overcome." Storms do not last forever. There is a due time and an appointed season to reap.
6. Don't forget the storms you've already been through.
Family Matter 2013: Storms
A storm can be to your benefit.
Press into the storm.
We lose sight that The Lord is with us through the storm.
"Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him." (Luke
8:22-25 KJV)
God wants us to exercise our faith with the storms that come.
1. Do not be intimidated by the storm, use the storm to your advantage. Ask the Lord what He wants you to do now. The storm is a test. Go where God wants you to go despite the storm. There will always be storms. Let God figure out how He is going to resolve the storm, because the resolution is beyond our comprehension.
2. Give up controlling the situation to God. Focus on what you do know, not what you don't know. Keep your spirit strong.
3. It's the word of God that gives us peace. Get into the presence of God.
4. Don't be bitter. Encourage people in the storm.
5. Persist and persevere for you have a destiny. God says, "I have given you everything, you will overcome." Storms do not last forever. There is a due time and an appointed season to reap.
6. Don't forget the storms you've already been through.
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