Jul 7, 2007 2:57 PM

Photo: Chris Messina, Co-organizer of iPhoneDevCamp

Chris Messina, known far and wide as Factory Joe, basks in the glow of a job well done. Chris also designed the event’s logo. The camp’s Hack-a-thon is in full swing right now (mid-afternoon Saturday) with between 250 and 275 people in attendance.

Chris Messina, known far and wide as Factory Joe, basks in the glow of a job well done. Chris also designed the event's logo. The camp's Hack-a-thon is in full swing right now (mid-afternoon Saturday) with between 250 and 275 people in attendance.

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