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The Weblog of Kevin T. Boyd

• Artist, Web designer, art director, journalist
• BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, '82
• A creative, and leader of creatives
• Because he loves the sound of his own voice in the third person

March 02, 2009

OK, I guess it's up to me to save newspapers

Here's the idea, in a nutshell: Bind together editorial and advertising under a new use license. You may freely use this headline and news story, IF you will also display the selected advertisement that comes with it. Robots will keep everyone honest. Imagine a headline ... "President Obama Announces Major Banking Initiative -- Brought to you by Carl's Junior and Mercury News" ... linking to a news story with a two-for-one burger coupon. Together. Wherever you read that story. Editors make sure the headline and ad are compatible.

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Posted by ktboyd at 08:36 AM

January 15, 2009

I'm in Facebook

Well, I finally broke down and followed my lady Robin and others into Facebook, joining the wave of adult adoption of social networking. I can really see the potential for time wasting here. But it's also nice to get these flurries of friendship activity. Great to hear from old friends! You can Friend Me

I'm also in LinkedIn

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Posted by ktboyd at 10:32 AM

May 17, 2007

Spamalanche

My BFFL and former boss Bob Reynolds sent a comment on my last posting, but when I went in to approve it, I couldn't find it for all the form spam. Dang, I need to upgrade MT. For now here's what Bob said:

cry me a river dude! In the words of Dr. Phil, "Yer fat, you're old, yer stupid, get over it!" LOL. just kidding ace, I'm the one who's fat, old and stupid. I think you are still a spring chicken!. Remember, AARP say's 60 is the new 30!"

Gee, thanks for the cheer, Bob!

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May 11, 2007

It Sucks Getting Old

Well, it's been almost a year now since my last posting. Urgh. I have thought often "I should write that up in my blog," but never did. There were technical problems, I didn't have access for a while, but that's been fixed for a few months now. I'll try to do better. Really.

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May 18, 2006

The Decider

As I negotiated the 85-280 interchange heading North to Stanford, it ocurred to me how important decisiveness is in driving. I try to be a good driver, and I believe that requires the right balance between prudent caution and decisive action. Timid drivers mostly get in the way, and I believe in something I call "Responsibility of Way," the opposite principle of "Right of Way." That is, you have a responsibility to pay attention and take your turn promptly.

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May 16, 2006

On Immigration and Evolution

Immigration has a unique relationship to the evolution of our culture in America, one that is not well understood, but worth studying. I have met many immigrants to this country and most have impressed me as humans go. And I'm very concious that at least half of my heritage (Norwegian) is from the last great wave, the other half (mostly British Isles) from the waves before that.

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