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120 votes
Avatar, BOTOX, and Warren Miller Films - a prescription to treat kids with cerebral palsy
Tim Nicklas
A biomedical engineer from The Children's Hospital tells the story of his favorite patient and good friend Evan - the nicest kid you will ever meet. Evan has a neuromuscular disease called cerebral palsy that makes walking a challenge. Find out how the same motion capture technology... more -
81 votes
Why roller derby should be an olympic sport
Andrea Hill
Note: this was selected for October but I had to cancel :(why roller derby should be an olympic sport
Roller derby is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, with hundreds of leagues across the country (and the world). It's a fast-paced sport, appealing to both men and women. And... more
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74 votes
Hatdrop Heartbreak Roadtrip - Let's Go
Nick Armstrong
I was dumped by my girlfriend on New Years Eve - since then, I've learned to chacha, helped a polyamourous girl move her bedroom, created a myth for children, been accepted by a herd of cows, met a kindred spirit, gotten lost in a bookstore as wide as a city block, shook hands with... more -
64 votes
How the F-Bomb Promotes Green Living
Erika Napoletano
Previously presented at Ignite Boulder 7 in front of a crowd of 800 people, The Redhead brings her presentation to Ignite Denver!According to the Clean Air Council, Americans produce 4.39 pounds of trash per day and up to 56 tons of trash per year.
Only about one-tenth of all ... more
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49 votes
St. Patty's Day - Do's & Don'ts
jim
A comprehensive guide to surviving St. Patty's Day. -
45 votes
Dating, Recruiting & Zha Zha Zuu
Nora Burns
22 yr as an HR Pro + 24.5 yrs of dating = Realization of the similarities between recruiting employees and finding suitable men to date!The key differentiator: The role of zha zha zuu.
A fun and insightful look at the parallels between recruiting and dating from a woman with ent... more
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42 votes
The Dude Abides: Self Help, Lebowski-Style
Josh Mishell & Chris Rippe
Improve your life, Lebowski-Style! Everyone can improve themselves, and "if you will it, it is no dream." The Big Lebowski is a film about an aging slackster, getting through the world in his own unique way. From hired goons micturating on his rug to losin... more -
42 votes
Interesting Facts About the Wines of the World
Scott Sheridan
In 5 short minutes Scott will enlighten you to the wonderful world of wine. Reds, Whites, Dessert wines, etc. will be covered. *Bonus* A quiz at the end gives you a shot at winning a bottle of vino to take home for yourself! -
41 votes
It's not your mom's video shoot.
Bryan Bugfrog
Things were different when mom and dad were shooting Super 8's. Let's talk about how to set up a low budget green screen studio so that you can shoot your optical opus any place you can imagine. Plus, if you act now, you'll also receive previously secret tricks and techniques that w... more -
32 votes
Mainstream recycling practices are a crock of shit.
Jun Heider
Are you someone that throws away more than you recycle? Does participating in just curbside recycling make you feel green and all warm and fuzzy inside? If so I'm here to tell you that's a crock of shit. I'm also gonna let you know why. -
32 votes
Internet Dating for Dummies with @2509.
timd
i'll teach you how to meet your soulmate using the futuristic technologies that is the internet. FUCK YEAH -
30 votes
Cain and Abel 2: Die Harder
Aaron Delay
My younger brother is getting married. I'm going to have to stop him. This much is for certain. However, before I find a unique Dr. Claw - Inspector Gadget manner of death, I shall publicly explain why this must happen. The reasons, the events that have led to this horrifying real... more -
27 votes
How to Survive a Night in County: A White Girl's Guide to stickin' it to THE MAN
Jess Brick
The title is pretty self-explanatory. It will be a presentation of tips and tricks from a little spoiled white girl from the suburbs on how to survive a week in County Jail and how to more or less "stick it to the man." [Note: this presentation WILL NOT include the phrase &q... more -
23 votes
A Colorado Beer for Every Month
Grant Beery
I'm going to present 12 or so beers for each month and describe why I like to drink these over others. All beers presented will be ones brewed right here in Colorado. -
23 votes
Irish Cuisine - Beyond Beer and Potatoes!
Kezza
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21 votes
Food Fantasy vs. Food Reality
An Bui and Luke Tilsley
With a recommended daily allowance of 2,000 calories for the average person, food provides the fuel we need to power our lives. Additionally, food can have various personal, cultural or social significance or meaning. Find out how something as simple as French Toast can ac... more -
17 votes
openstreetmap
Steve Coast
openstreetmap is the awesome wiki world map, with a big Colorado presence... come learn more! -
16 votes
just say no to iPad
Jake Parsell
The iPad may look all cute and innocent, but I want to explain why it will be a bad bad thing for IT Admins. Sit back and relax and let me explain why you should be very afraid of the iPad. -
15 votes
Oh No He Didn't! - Confessions of a Latchkey Kid
Kate Brown
When I was a kid, both of my parents worked long hours. My little sister and I were "latchkey kids" - meaning that we went home after school and hung out alone until my parents got home from work. This was in the mid-90's, so needless to say, we grew up watching a lot of Ri... more -
7 votes
Dawn of the Dread
Kelly Tidd
White people should not have dreadlocks. A white person with dreadlocks sends the message: I am lazy, nasty and don't really care to try and get gainful employment.
