Author Archives: Ken Dowell

Dog Rescue in the USA

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Dogs usually end up in shelters because they were either abandoned or abused. Continue reading →

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March Madness in Brooklyn

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Ballplayers, cheerleaders, mascots and a couple suits at the end of the bench. Continue reading →

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The Lovers: A News Story

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Ken Dowell

A review of The Lovers, Afghanistan’s Romeo and Juliet. A true story of how they defied their families and escaped an honor killing. Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at SXSW: Is This What the Future of Media Looks Like?

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Buzzfeed, Vox execs discuss the future of media companies. Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at SXSW: In Silicon Valley, You Are the Product

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Biz Stone on re-inventing search. Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at SXSW: The Future Through Entrepreneurial Goggles

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Max Levchin on “Unstoppable Trends That Are Changing the World” Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at SXSW: Searching Google for the Driverless Car

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Google doesn’t know when. But they know why and are figuring out how. Continue reading →

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Wide Boys and V-Girls: A Glossary of Historical Teen Personas

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Ken Dowell

During WWII with men off to war and women off to the factories Victory Girls made their contribution to the war effort by entertaining soldiers and sailors. Continue reading →

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The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour or how I visited Orlando and escaped the theme parks

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Since 1938 the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour has cruised the area’s chain of lakes. Continue reading →

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The History of Teens as Told Through Their Music

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The history of teen personas, of teenage style and teenage lifestyle, is always associated with if not defined by the music of the era. Continue reading →

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