Author Archives: Lloyd
No More Crunches For Me
While there are lots of ways to injure a back, the sit-up is an easily preventable one. According to his research, a crunch or traditional sit-up generates at least 3,350 newtons (the equivalent of 340 kg) of compressive force on … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Abdominal, Ads, back, Back Injuries, Back Pain, Core Strength, Crunches, Exercise, Stomach
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Google Tries for High Ground in China
These attacks and the surveillance they have uncovered–combined with the attempts over the past year to further limit free speech on the web–have led us to conclude that we should review the feasibility of our business operations in China. We … Continue reading
Versatile and Elegant, WordPress, Democratizing Publishing
The combination of the elegant and versatile WordPress and the ground breaking Kubrick made that possible, turning the democratization of publishing from an idealized concept into a concrete reality.
Tina Daunt, “The Secret History of Kubrick, the Blog Theme That Changed … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, WordPress
Tagged Kubrick WordPress Theme, Software Design, Software Products, Tina Daunt, WordPress, WordPress Themes
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Adoption Strategies First
In some ways, technology has reshaped the way I approach and solve problems — forcing me to think in terms of adoption strategies first, rather than always trying to find the simplest, cleanest design, because of the disadvantaged position I … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Consuming
Tagged Chris Messina, Google Employee, product development, Production Adoption
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Microsoft Windows First on Mac
The first thing I install when I’m setting up a Mac is Microsoft Windows XP.
I’ll likely never start up Windows again, but I’d like to have it available just in case my need becomes great in this Windoze world. Re-partitioning … Continue reading
Posted in Computing
Tagged Apple Computers, Bootcamp, Dual-Boot, Linux, Mac OS X, Mac Setup Guide, Microsoft Windows XP, partitioning, Preinstalled, Ubuntu
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Old Toy Trains and New Memories
I”m really feeling the spirit this season. Nothing lightens my mood lately like hearing someone offering a “Merry Christmas”.
At my in-laws’ place on the weekend, they put on Nana Mouskouri’s “Petit Garçon”, and lamented not having the English version “Old … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged Brio, childhood, Christmas, folks singing, memories, Music, Nana Mouskouri, nostalgia, Old Toy Trains, Petit Garçon, rituals, Ryan Boren, thomas the tank engine, traditions, xmas
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Counterfeit Intellectual Property
What’s interesting is that there’s clearly a collateral campaign underway to support ACTA by hammering on the wickedness of counterfeiting – allowing the bait and switch game to be played again. Here’s an example:
Canada trails far behind the United States, United … Continue reading
Greatest Teacher
My greatest teacher is my son. He is a year and a half.
The Clear Six Apart Open Web
One of my inspirations Simon Willison, as well as his excellent deep analysis on numerous web development issues, provides pithy links and comments in from “elsewhere” on his blog. I highly recommend subscribing to his feed.
Today, he shared this quote … Continue reading
Posted in Free Culture, Web
Tagged Anil Dash, datacide, Export, Open Web, Six Apart, TypePad, Vender lock-in, Vox
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