Category Archives: Humanity

Google Tries for High Ground in China

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Lloyd

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 →

Also posted in Computing | Tagged Censorship, China, Chinese Government, Chinese Internet Censorship, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Surveillance, David Drummond, Free Speech, google, Google.cn | 2 Comments

Privacy, Our Expectations Need to Change

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Lloyd

“But our expectations need to change, too – especially our view of what constitutes a compromising or embarrassing digital trail. Maybe this high degree of openness will lead, not to a lot of red-faced adults in 10-20 years, but a … Continue reading →

Also posted in Consuming, Quote | Tagged Embarrassing, Embarrassment, Exposure, Humility, Openness, privacy, Public, Quote, Stigma, Technology, Youth | 1 Comment

Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Lloyd

This past week educator Randy Pausch passed away. Randy is an incredible inspiration to me. If somehow you haven’t watched his last lecture, make the time:

His Time Management lecture is also brilliant. If you want to check out one of … Continue reading →

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20 Couples, All Different, All the Same

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Lloyd

Rannie Turingan created this beautiful video slide show of 20 couples on twenty couches. He is an incredible Canadian photographer, who I previously heard about through mutual friends across the border in San Francisco.
20 x 2 : What’s The … Continue reading →

Also posted in Opinion | Tagged Companionship, Couples, Gay, Love, Partners, photography, Rannie Turingan, Relationship | 1 Comment

Why You Don’t Want To Work At A Large Company

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Lloyd

It’s no longer about people, it’s about greed.

Also posted in Work | 22 Comments

What Teachers Make

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Lloyd

Brilliant slam poetry by Taylor Mali about how much teachers really make.

I don’t make nearly as much as that. Do you?

Also posted in Opinion | 3 Comments

Anti-Israel = Anti-Semitic

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Lloyd

“Singling Israel out, among all the nations of the world, for a boycott is obviously anti-Semitic in effect, if not necessarily in motivation.”
I would not have described myself as Anti-Israel, and definitely not anti-semitic, but reflecting on it, I have … Continue reading →

Also posted in Personal | 13 Comments

UVic’s Peter Verin Banned

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Lloyd

Anyone, that has gone to the University of Victoria in the last 30 years knows Peter Verin, maybe not by name, but by his presence. Last week the university banned him from campus.

Also posted in Community, Free Culture, Victoria | 4 Comments

Daffodil Days for Cancer Societies

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Lloyd

My teammate Donncha wrote “today is Daffodil Day here in Ireland and in honour of the day Iâ€™m offering a daffodil header image to any blogger whoâ€™d like it.”
The 780Ã—200 image, a photograph I assume he took, is gorgeous:

I love … Continue reading →

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Accountability

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Lloyd

“We”, “people”, “others” are all terms that can be used to skirt accountability.
Take responsibility by representing yourself. Be a person first, not part of an organization or company first.

Also posted in Collaborating, Consuming | 1 Comment