Author Archives: Ken Dowell

History of Radio: Music, Sports, News and More Music

When FDR made his 1941 ‘Day of Infamy” speech, 79% of American homes listened on radio. Continue reading

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Who Was America’s Worst President?

Some wrought death and destruction, others the stain of corruption Continue reading

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History of Radio: We All Sat Around the Wireless

America’s first mass medium Continue reading

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In a city full of museums, this one is my favorite.

Whitney Museum of American Art Continue reading

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Not Your Grandmother’s Vase; Chihuly Blown Glass

Chihuly exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto Continue reading

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Hockeytown Toronto

A hockey stick wherever you go. Continue reading

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It’s Christmastime in Toronto

Merry Christmas Continue reading

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10 Really Interesting Things I Saw in Toronto

Some art, some fish, and a peameal bacon sandwich. Continue reading

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African Art

From the collection of the Newark Museu;m Continue reading

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Digital Deception Redux: Is Fake News a Laughing Matter?

Fake news — nothing new Continue reading

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