Ignite Fort Collins #11 Topic Submission & Voting on UserVoice

Pirates, ladies, vagrants, fiends: Welcome one and all to the age of Steam! [updated]

2012-04-26T18:14:18-04:00

In a world full of virtual realities, some colorful individuals prefer to play it up face-to-face and leave our digital technology behind them. Will Graham introduces you to the unusual social space that is Steampunk. Learn why it is so trendy and what you are missing in your modern lives.

Carson Block said:

A programmer friend makes his own steampunk cases for USB drives: http://www.scottstockton.com/

Nerdmageddon - Why You Want a Geek in your "End of the World" Team [updated]

2012-04-26T01:12:34-04:00

Nerds. Geeks. Call 'em what you want - the pale shall inherit the Earth. The Mayan Calendar apocalypse is just something we made up to distract you all from the fact that a few geeks have actually set the whole "end of the world" thing in motion already - and we don't want you to kill us because of a few power-hungry jerks. From how Google Ads and Siri work to survival tips from Firefly and Star Trek, you'll want to know what we know so that you can survive in the Thunderdome. Join Nick as he explains exactly why you'll want a Geek in your "End of the World" team.

Nick Tart said:

I knew this was your talk after reading the first word, Nick! Talk soon.

Nick Tart

Young Entrepreneur (Tournament) Re-engineering education. [updated]

2012-04-25T18:24:11-04:00

The emphasis of this presentation will be altering learning styles and student engagement with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. Currently I help coach youth in the Young Entrepreneur Tournament where we help students develop business, in which they present to a panel of local small business owners and community members. We see our program going national and with the possibility of integration into high schools. My speech will cover the effects, potentials and possibilities of re-engineering education

Levi Rivera said:

Yo is this for you Sesmooth?

Career Mojo!

2012-04-25T17:27:04-04:00

Katy PIotrowski suggested:
Your relationship with your career can be like your relationship with a long-term partner. At first it's hot and heavy, and seems to meet all of your needs. But after living with it year after year, it loses some of its glamor. Yet it's an essential part of your life, and you WANT to regain--and keep--your mojo for it. As a career counselor working with talented, mojo-minded professionals for the last 20 years (along with aiming to keep my own Career Mojo! alive), I'll talk about some simple steps to keep your career fires buring ;>

Young Entrepreneur (Tournament) Re-engineering education. [updated]

2012-04-25T17:20:38-04:00

Sesugh Tor-Agbidye said:

Through competition-based learning.

Apps, Pet Stores and 2-Wheelers--Don't Forget the Research Bits.

2012-04-25T17:03:26-04:00

Anne Macdonald suggested:
You developed your app. You're now part of the GASM Industry, along with 85,000 other app developers. You love your pets and want to start a pet store. Did you know that 65% of all pet store revenue goes to PetSmart and PETCO. For my entire career, I've been researching market trends and industry statistics. Let me share some bits with you.

Young Entrepreneur (Tournament) Re-engineering education.

2012-04-25T16:39:38-04:00

Sesugh Tor-Agbidye suggested:
The emphasis of this presentation will be altering learning styles and student engagement with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. Currently I help coach youth in the Young Entrepreneur Tournament where we help students develop business, in which they present to a panel of local small business owners and community members. We see our program going national and with the possibility of integration into high schools. My speech will cover the effects, potentials and possibilities of re-engineering education

Ghosting Anyone?

2012-04-25T15:46:37-04:00

Deanna Gloyd suggested:
Have you ever wondered if ghost busting was real? And if it was real where do the ghost go? Are you curious? Deanna Gloyd from Loveland CO is a real live ghost buster and is willing to tell some of the secrets behind the scenes: what is a ghost, why do they hang out with the living, how can you catch them on film, auditory devices, and make sure they don't follow you home. Are you ready?

Mega Community Collaboration [updated]

2012-04-25T15:11:05-04:00

For the past 8 months myself and 2 other CSU alumni / small business owners have developed a tool that creates Mega Community Collaboration (MC² ). MC² happens when motivated groups of individuals and organizations focus on common goals to maximize their community’s resources. Modern technology allows for the connection of many diverse communities to form The Community – which possesses all the resources and funds needed to make incredible things happen. CF will transform this potential into energy through the power of MC².

Rob Klein said:

This is going to be good!

How the community helped me and taught me how to start a business. [updated]

2012-04-25T15:09:14-04:00

For the past year, I have been learning the steps to starting a business. It was the community of Fort Collins that has helped me make an idea possible. As I am still in the process of starting this business, I would like to share what the community has shared with me. This topic is to not only encourage others to start a business, but how a community can teach you and help you start a business.

Rob Klein said:

Here is a link to a previous ignite! I hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUAwfhA1PMg

The power of this generation of women. We are going to change the world and heres why. [updated]

2012-04-25T07:52:00-04:00

I can't spoil this with details but trust me, there is some remarkable science on women in my generation and what that means for our future. Boys, you definitely want to hear this too.

Mary said:

You go, Girl!

The power of this generation of women. We are going to change the world and heres why. [updated]

2012-04-25T01:01:00-04:00

I can't spoil this with details but trust me, there is some remarkable science on women in my generation and what that means for our future. Boys, you definitely want to hear this too.

Tom Dempsey said:

Oh, Id love to hear this! I have heard a lot of things related to this. Perfect topic for you since the TEDxCSU event was a female driven event. How awesome!

The power of this generation of women. We are going to change the world and heres why.

2012-04-24T23:46:15-04:00

htoole suggested:
I can't spoil this with details but trust me, there is some remarkable science on women in my generation and what that means for our future. Boys, you definitely want to hear this too.

Mom was wrong: Do talk to strangers [updated]

2012-04-24T22:19:59-04:00

"Don't talk to strangers." It's something that's been drilled into us since we were kids. Some people never overcome that early programming. But strangers are all around us. And they're interesting. Learn some easy HOWs and WHYs of talking to someone you don't know.

bradley said:

Since everyone starts out as a stranger, if we don't talk to strangers, we never get to know anyone.

Save the World by Watching Old Sci-Fi [updated]

2012-04-24T18:37:29-04:00

Sci-Fi is a fantastic platform to show us what life could be like if certain things happened... A lot of the time, whatever is going wrong is something that the writers fear the most - and it's closer to reality than you might think. Dollhouse? You bet. Terminator? Uh huh. V? Well, not 100%, but almost. My personal recipe for conjuring up world-saving ideas comes from what my wife would call "pure torture". I sit through old Sci-Fi shows to see where they went wrong, and how they set it straight. Somebody's gotta save the day, after all - it might as well be someone who's watched the Big Damn Heroes do it right.

Chrysta Bairre said:

I'll vote for anyone that wants to talk about Big Damn Heroes! :)

Oath of Innovation

2012-04-24T15:14:47-04:00

kevinbuecher suggested:
What is the path of innovation, and how does our attention play a role in it. Lessons from the front lines of the bleeding edge of innovation, information, and attention.

Mega Community Collaboration

2012-04-24T14:07:52-04:00

McCabe suggested:
For the past 8 months myself and 2 other CSU alumni / small business owners have developed a tool that creates Mega Community Collaboration (MC² ). MC² happens when motivated groups of individuals and organizations focus on common goals to maximize their community’s resources. Modern technology allows for the connection of many diverse communities to form The Community – which possesses all the resources and funds needed to make incredible things happen. CF will transform this potential into energy through the power of MC².

The Great Library Swindle: Your Rights Are At Risk [updated]

2012-04-24T09:57:58-04:00

Libraries, oft loved and honored are under attack from the most unlikely of sources. Publishers, content superstores and municipal governments seem bent on library destruction, while many wonder if libraries are even relevant at all in the digital age. But – if the library disappears, who will really defend your right to confidentially access free information? Libraries - and librarians - care about your rights. Come to learn what the library offers you, what's really at risk, and how the library is more relevant today than ever. I did this talk at SXSWi this year - Time magazine covered it! http://techland.time.com/2012/03/11/sxsw-the-fate-of-libraries/

Melissa Powell said:

This is not only an important topic but a vital one to the survival of the human race. Libraries are keeping us from slipping into the dystopian world ruled by the mindless monopolies geared only on world domination through greed and the corporations know it. Who cares if the little people can think? More accurately, we don't WANT the little people to think! The library is a very dangerous place. eeeexcellent.

Work Like a Tree - Commute by Bike

2012-04-23T01:21:41-04:00

Dee Wanger suggested:
With gas prices rising, many people are looking to the bicycle as a way to get from point A to point B. Let's take a look at the WHY to ride - health, financial, environmental, and connection to the world. Then let's look at HOW to get past the barriers that keep many people from riding more - sweat, hills, wind, speed, need to carry things. By bicycle commuting 10 miles per day for a week, you can match the carbon offset of a tree's work for a year.

"A Presentation with Plenty of Altitude: How to Climb a 14er"

2012-04-21T19:36:04-04:00

Jen Sajbel suggested:
Brought to you by Ignite Speaker Jen Sajbel MS RD of "How to Cut a Fresh Pineapple....Without Fear" fame. Have you looked West towards Longs Peak and wondered just what it would take to get to the top? Other than lots of water and starting at O'Dark Thirty in the morning? I can give you lots of tips then you need to do the work. Being safe will keep you around to try lots of these lovely peaks. I've been up all 54 of them, some multiple times and some only after many attempts. There are some "easier" 14er hikes out there but they are all just as advertised: Equal to or over 14,000 feet in altitude!

Creating Happiness

2012-04-21T18:30:24-04:00

Chrysta Bairre suggested:
Want happiness? Join me in exploring ideas to create more happiness in your life! Gratitude, passion, and purpose- oh my! Happiness isn't a destination, it's a journey to living a joyful life every day!

Mom was wrong: Do talk to strangers [updated]

2012-04-20T20:16:33-04:00

Chuck said:

I talk to strangers all the time -- maybe parents should be more specific and teach kids as they get older the social skills needed to communicate to strangers. I heard a good quote for this: "we encourage toddlers to talk and walk for years, then spend the rest of their childhood telling them to sit down and shut up!" -- what is the logic in that?

Mom was wrong: Do talk to strangers

2012-04-20T17:58:23-04:00

tam suggested:
"Don't talk to strangers." It's something that's been drilled into us since we were kids. Some people never overcome that early programming. But strangers are all around us. And they're interesting. Learn some easy HOWs and WHYs of talking to someone you don't know.

The Triple Crown: The Road to Horse Racing Immortality [updated]

2012-04-16T15:19:07-04:00

Secretariat was immortalized by winning the Triple Crown, but what is it that he really achieved? What were the challenges that he had to overcome? Find out what they are.

Anonymous said:

This will be an interesting talk in a town that loves horses and all these magnificent creatures can do. :)

Esperanto is "like Klingon" . . . and other myths. [updated]

2012-04-09T08:04:52-04:00

Esperanto has been compared to Klingon. Maybe because one of William Shatner's first roles had him speaking it (badly) in a B movie? Maybe because they are both constructed languages? Whatever the reason for the misconception, the two are polar opposites. Esperanto was crafted by a master linguist 125 years ago, and is actually spoken by 2 million people worldwide today. Learn more about this fascinating international language -- from a fluent speaker!

Pietro Von Herts Júnior said:

Kompari Esperanto kun la klingona lingvo...
Fuŝega afero. :-)

Esperanto is "like Klingon" . . . and other myths. [updated]

2012-04-06T13:12:14-04:00

Anonymous said:

Actually, I think the reason Esperanto is compared to Klingon is that they are both a "constructed" language. Klingon was built also by a linguist (possibly more knowledgable about languages than Zamenhof) but it was built for entertainment and its "warrior" quality of pronunciation and even its difficult grammar by the author. Esperanto on the other hand was built for ease of pronuncation, easily learned grammar (comparably), and ease of communication using easy word forms. Klingon is probably more easily compared to "Elvish" developed by J.R. Tolkien. (as a constructed language for entertainment purposes). I don't think Shatner had anything to do with klingon other than he played a character on star trek and played a character from Incubus.

Esperanto is "like Klingon" . . . and other myths. [updated]

2012-04-06T11:59:56-04:00

Ros' Haruo said:

Nu, bonan ŝancon! I hope Fort Collins catches fire from your presentation!

Esperanto is "like Klingon" . . . and other myths. [updated]

2012-04-06T10:57:36-04:00

Kat Noj said:

Yes, do it! // Jes, faru ĝin!

Esperanto is "like Klingon" . . . and other myths. [updated]

2012-04-06T06:28:21-04:00

Anonymous said:

Why still use the old data of 2 million people world wide. With the development of Internet, no one can measure the speakers with the free learning site of lernu.net. Plese don't use the old info from wiki or else where if you like Esperanto. Esperanto is not just that a language but a language of health http://www.mondeto.com

The Triple Crown: The Road to Horse Racing Immortality

2012-04-05T23:39:59-04:00

Kyle Pickard suggested:
Secretariat was immortalized by winning the Triple Crown, but what is it that he really achieved? What were the challenges that he had to overcome? Find out what they are.

Politics Oy Vay! Breaking down the system, not the people. [updated]

2012-04-04T14:12:10-04:00

A non partisan talk about election year politics. How the people go about electing or re-electing representatives. Learn how the system works!

Tre Grisby said:

I haven't publicized this because I am a bit nervous about doing an ignite talk. But I will do my best if I get voted in :)

Whoa, I just got to the real world. Does anyone else have any idea what they’re doing? Cause I don’t! [updated]

2012-04-03T22:41:30-04:00

Some girl turned 23 and asked the Coloradoan to let her write a column about “figuring it out” after college. They said yes, and sent her hurtling down a road of self-discovery, and more importantly, community discovery. Find out how the Fort Collins community taught the Hungry Grad that her story matters, and why your story does, too. We’re all trying to figure out how to do life, but it turns out, it feels a whole lot easier when we’re working on it together.

Heather said:

If she can present as well as she writes this will be a great talk! She is very talented and down right AMAZING!

Esperanto is "like Klingon" . . . and other myths. [updated]

2012-04-03T00:58:00-04:00

Nick Armstrong said:

Shatner's Incubus... what a terrible, terrible flick. Great topic idea!

Esperanto is "like Klingon" . . . and other myths. [updated]

2012-04-03T00:25:28-04:00

Fred Capp said:

Mi electus audi la prelegon.

Whoa, I just got to the real world. Does anyone else have any idea what they’re doing? Cause I don’t! [updated]

2012-04-02T23:58:07-04:00

Auria Tellechea said:

Those of us fortunate enough to know Laurel know the inpact she inspires. It's exciting to think of her brilliant perspective being shared with the entire community!

Esperanto is "like Klingon" . . . and other myths.

2012-04-02T20:46:20-04:00

Simmon Keith Barney suggested:
Esperanto has been compared to Klingon. Maybe because one of William Shatner's first roles had him speaking it (badly) in a B movie? Maybe because they are both constructed languages? Whatever the reason for the misconception, the two are polar opposites. Esperanto was crafted by a master linguist 125 years ago, and is actually spoken by 2 million people worldwide today. Learn more about this fascinating international language -- from a fluent speaker!

The Great Library Swindle: Your Rights Are At Risk

2012-04-02T16:12:15-04:00

Carson Block suggested:
Libraries, oft loved and honored are under attack from the most unlikely of sources. Publishers, content superstores and municipal governments seem bent on library destruction, while many wonder if libraries are even relevant at all in the digital age. But – if the library disappears, who will really defend your right to confidentially access free information? Libraries - and librarians - care about your rights. Come to learn what the library offers you, what's really at risk, and how the library is more relevant today than ever. I did this talk at SXSWi this year - Time magazine covered it! http://techland.time.com/2012/03/11/sxsw-the-fate-of-libraries/

Whoa, I just got to the real world. Does anyone else have any idea what they’re doing? Cause I don’t! [updated]

2012-03-31T17:40:35-04:00

Lisa Wilson said:

Laurel is the PERFECT addition to Ignite Fort Collins!!

Whoa, I just got to the real world. Does anyone else have any idea what they’re doing? Cause I don’t!

2012-03-31T17:11:11-04:00

Laurel Baltic suggested:
Some girl turned 23 and asked the Coloradoan to let her write a column about “figuring it out” after college. They said yes, and sent her hurtling down a road of self-discovery, and more importantly, community discovery. Find out how the Fort Collins community taught the Hungry Grad that her story matters, and why your story does, too. We’re all trying to figure out how to do life, but it turns out, it feels a whole lot easier when we’re working on it together.

Piano Lessons: Why it is not too late to reconsider

2012-03-30T14:57:15-04:00

Gary Schmidt suggested:
Many adults express regrets that as a child they had a bad experience with bad lessons or simply quit for various reasons. These stereotypes remain in their minds which results in a fear that it is too late to express their latent creative aspirations in this manner. This is unfortunate as everyone has an internal desire to respond to their inner world emotions and to let them be expressed in a meaningful way. It has also been clinically proven that music lessons are a primary way to reduce stress as well as an aid to the more and more prevalent issues of memory. So that is why you should reconsider? It is not too late to revisit the piano or other musical outlets and as a bonus you will experience stress reduction and help keep your mind healthy and active. Not to mention just have a lot of fun!

Pirates, ladies, vagrants, fiends: Welcome one and all to the age of Steam! [updated]

2012-03-25T23:18:54-04:00

Anonymous said:

what we are missing in our modern lives... that caught my attention...

Pirates, ladies, vagrants, fiends: Welcome one and all to the age of Steam! [updated]

2012-03-22T12:58:19-04:00

Wiley Allard said:

*THUMBS UP*

Pirates, ladies, vagrants, fiends: Welcome one and all to the age of Steam! [updated]

2012-03-22T12:39:49-04:00

Anonymous said:

I am still trying to grasp steampunk so this should help enlighted me and others...you are astounding!

Pirates, ladies, vagrants, fiends: Welcome one and all to the age of Steam! [updated]

2012-03-21T12:56:32-04:00

Anonymous said:

love it!

The Rockin', Rollin', Wonderful World of Women's Roller Derby

2012-03-20T11:25:01-04:00

Chelsea Williams suggested:
Women's roller derby has taken the nation (and the world) by storm as the fastest growing sport for women. Join Chelsea--aka "Missilin' Dixie" of FoCo Girls Gone Derby--as she presents on roller derby's past, present, and future, and explains how you too can be involved in this amazing "new" sport.

Pirates, ladies, vagrants, fiends: Welcome one and all to the age of Steam!

2012-03-19T22:58:01-04:00

Will Graham suggested:
In a world full of virtual realities, some colorful individuals prefer to play it up face-to-face and leave our digital technology behind them. Will Graham introduces you to the unusual social space that is Steampunk. Learn why it is so trendy and what you are missing in your modern lives.

You should run a marathon

2012-03-08T11:01:57-05:00

_prakash suggested:
It might be preaching to the choir in this physically active community to tell people "You should run a marathon". However, hoping to inspire the not-so-active folks to take up running, and the challenge of running & finishing a marathon, and enjoy themselves all through the 26.22 miles run.

Can You Hear Me Now? by Paul Sterling [updated]

2012-03-02T19:21:14-05:00

Discover how to talk so your lover wants to listen, how to listen so your lover wants to talk and how to communicate so you both feel heard, understood and valued Think about it, the quality of your relationship is based on the quality of your communication. When your communication falls apart, so does your relationship. Discover soon some simple secrets that can transform the way you communicate and increase the amount love, intimacy and connection you feel on a daily basis.

Paul Sterling said:

to learn more about the Paul's communication methods for lovers you can go to http://www.magicrelationship.net/freevideos and watch some free videos. you can also watch his last talk at Ignite. Intimacy Doesn't Start In The Bedroom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW2ENdR8ZxY

Can You Hear Me Now? by Paul Sterling

2012-03-02T19:04:23-05:00

Paul Sterling suggested:
Discover how to talk so your lover wants to listen, how to listen so your lover wants to talk and how to communicate so you both feel heard, understood and valued Think about it, the quality of your relationship is based on the quality of your communication. When your communication falls apart, so does your relationship. Discover soon some simple secrets that can transform the way you communicate and increase the amount love, intimacy and connection you feel on a daily basis.

How the community helped me and taught me how to start a business.

2012-03-02T16:26:51-05:00

Rob Klein suggested:
For the past year, I have been learning the steps to starting a business. It was the community of Fort Collins that has helped me make an idea possible. As I am still in the process of starting this business, I would like to share what the community has shared with me. This topic is to not only encourage others to start a business, but how a community can teach you and help you start a business.