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Growing Up in the 50’s: The American Legion
My father was a sucker for joining organizations. He was a Shriner. He was Mason. He was a Jester. While most of these organizations touted some socially redeeming qualities he was proud of noting that the Jesters had no purpose … Continue reading
Wyoming is Beautiful
A couple years ago I was waiting in front of a downtown Denver hotel for my car that was valet parked. Another family of three was waiting next to us. As the valets brought up two cars with Wyoming plates, … Continue reading
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Photos by Kevin Dowell
Growing Up in the 50’s: The Corner Store
An institution of 1950’s culture was the corner store. It was a predecessor to the modern day convenience store and somewhat similar to the urban bodega. The corner store invariably had … Continue reading
This is Hinchliffe
In 1932 a 10,000-seat Art Deco stadium made of concrete opened on a hill overlooking the Great Falls. Eighty some odd years later a volunteer crew of 500 teenagers from Paterson’s high schools used 500 gallons of white paint donated … Continue reading
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Growing Up in the 50’s: Christmas Time in Paterson
One of the things that I most looked forward to as a child when Christmas time approached was a night of shopping with my Aunt Ann. My aunt was a wonderful woman who did more nice things for me than I … Continue reading
(Nearly) Live at Internet Week NY — The Media Sessions
The Future of Digital TV In the future we won’t make the distinction between digital and traditional TV content producers, according to Terence Kawaya, founder and CEO of LUMA Partners. They will both make short-form and long-form content to be … Continue reading
(Nearly) Live at Internet Week NY — The Future of Transportation
Three companies were part of the Internet Week panel, discussing what they are doing that may change how we drive, what we drive and how cars are owned. Elio Motors is building a three-wheeled car. It will be made in … Continue reading
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