Author Archives: Ken Dowell

Worlds Collide, a Review of Dead Wake

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The sinking of the Lusitania was an act of terrorism. 1,195 people died. None were military personnel. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Grand Tour of America

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s answer to the European Grand Tour Continue reading →

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Baker Rink: 93 and Counting

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Ken Dowell

The home of Princeton University hockey teams since 1922.. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Wonderland

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Ken Dowell

America’s first national park existed on the edge of wilderness and civilization. Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at Social Media Week: Has Technology Changed Everything?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Ken Dowell

New York Times sponsored panel discussion on the impact of technology on storytelling and content. Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at Social Media Week: The Future of Transportation

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Can regular software updates reverse the aging of your car? Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at Social Media Week with Rev. Jesse Jackson

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Rev. Jesse Jackson on diversity in tech at Social Media Week Continue reading →

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(Nearly) Live at Social Media Week with Martha

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Martha Stewart at Social Media Week on Drones, Makers and Bots Continue reading →

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Snow Belt: On the Shores of Lake Erie in February

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Winter in Erie, Pa., Buffalo, N.Y., and along the lakeshore. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Atlantic City

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Home of America’s first boardwalk, first ferris wheel and first salt water taffy. Continue reading →

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