Category Archives: Changing the World

Pornography and Choice – The Dilemma Over the Future of Open

Posted on May 17, 2010 by jessestay

I’ve been following the Ryan Tate late-night rant (language) over Steve Jobs’ desire for a world “free from porn” and his objections therein (while still not completely sure the purpose for his rant).  While pornography was only one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing the World, children, choice, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, open standards, open web, porn, pornography, protection, solutions, Technology, web | 29 Comments

Create for a Cause

Posted on February 4, 2010 by jessestay

Recently here in Salt Lake City we had the opportunity to have Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google visit. While I didn’t have the chance to see it, reading about it, he seemed to talk about a common worry I hear … Continue reading →

Posted in acquisition, cause, change the world, Changing the World, eric schmidt, Facebook, Google, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, microsoft, Technology, utah | 3 Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2009 by jessestay

In these hard economic times, we all need a little reboot on what’s really important.  Christian, Jew, Muslim, or none-of-the-above, this video produced by my church, while from a Christian’s perspective, really sets things straight – it’s the little things!: … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing the World, charity, christmas, holidays, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, lds, mormon, simple things, social | Leave a comment

Internet Everywhere – It Starts With Your Startup

Posted on July 10, 2009 by jessestay

As I type this I’m driving in I-90 East through somewhere near Madison, Wisconsin (I’m in the passenger seat), finally able to access the internet for the first time in 2 days. We started our trip in Salt Lake City, … Continue reading →

Posted in broadband, Changing the World, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, internet, obama, rushmore, sms, startups, staycation, Technology | 5 Comments

Questioning the Need for College? Watch This.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by jessestay

Growing up my Dad did everything in his power to ensure I went to college. He’d take me to our local church building to borrow the Satellite and watch BYU Football games on TV. He engrained in us throughout High … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing the World, college, degree, education, Google, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, larry page, university of michigan | 6 Comments

8 Late Predictions That Will Change the Web in 2009

Posted on February 2, 2009 by jessestay

I’ve been intending to write this all month, and until now have had to put it off due to a really busy month on SocialToo. I’ve been tracking multiple web startups this last year, and many news stories around technology. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2009, change, Changing the World, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, lists, predictions, Social Media, Technology | 23 Comments

Hate

Posted on November 8, 2008 by jessestay

[swfobj width=”400″ height=”300″ src=”http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2184623&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1″ type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” allowfullscreen=”true” allowscriptaccess=”always”]Salt Lake City No on Prop 8 Rally from Reid on Vimeo. I came across this video tonight after a protest they called a “hate rally” in downtown Salt Lake in front of the … Continue reading →

Posted in anger, Changing the World, fear, gay, hate, homosexual, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, lds, mormons, proposition 8, Religion, the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints | 1 Comment

How Transparent is Your Business?

Posted on October 31, 2008 by jessestay

This image is a Gas Station from the times that my parents and grandparents grew up. You’ll notice that there are glass cylinders on top of each of the gas pumps giving a glimpse into what’s inside. Those aren’t lights, … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Changing the World, computers, honesty, transparency | 5 Comments

Stay N’ Alive – The Cure for the Common… Heart Attack?

Posted on October 18, 2008 by jessestay

According to a study by the University of Illinois medical school published on CNN.com, this very blog could be the cure to anyone suffering a heart attack. Okay, maybe not this blog, but the song that inspired the blog, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing the World, cpr, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, john travolta, n-trance, Saturday Night Fever, Stay N' Alive, stayin alive | 3 Comments

Forget the Economy – The Burns Family Needs Your Help!

Posted on October 10, 2008 by jessestay

The economy’s in bad shape right now. Let’s put it a little in perspective – it could be a lot worse, and that’s the situation the Burns family is in right now. I was just contacted by my former colleague, … Continue reading →

Posted in adria burns, burns family, Changing the World, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, leukemia, phil burns, serenity burns, teran burns | 3 Comments