MAX 2005 is right around the corner, and excitement is building for what is shaping up to be an incredible event (and the biggest MAX to date). I, however, am miserable. Ever since the first Allaire Developer's Conference in Boston in 1999, I have not missed a single DevCon or MAX. Until now. Because of my personal schedule requirements, I will not be joining you in Anaheim this year. Well, not in person. You will see me on the big screen during a highly entertaining Day 2 keynote (I can't give any hints, but I'll just say that Tim Buntel will be back in fine form). And the rest of the ColdFusion team will, of course, be there. So, if you are one of the lucky ones heading to beautiful Southern California, have a great time in MAX, and feel free to have a drink for me at the bar! ;-) I'll see you at our next conference, if not sooner!
Qasim Rasheed is a member of the ColdFusion community (many of you met him at CFUNITED this year), and he also helped out on my Sams Teach Yourself Regular Expressions In 10 Minutes. He asked me to post the following:
You might be already aware that an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter Scale struck in the north of Pakistan on the morning of 8th October 2005, followed by several after shocks just 80 kms north of the Pakistan capital, Islamabad. Areas of Kashmir in Pakistan are most severely affected by the earthquake. Areas of Kashmir in India are also affected. It is estimated that over 30,000 are feared dead and more than 40 thousand injured. There is a massive disruption in the region including landslides and collapsed houses. Here is the link to various organizations where you can donate.
