Past events tagged "Discussions"
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Nov. 21, 2009 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Local Thornton author and journalist Tonja Castaneda will discuss
her pictorial history book, Thornton. Tonja will cover some of the
highlights of Thornton history, including Hollywood movie star Jane Russell
coming to Thornton in 1953 and 1986; developer Sam Hoffman building the first
homes in...
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Nov. 21, 2009 - 11:00 am
Over
20 years ago, China’s
human rights issues were showcased to the world by the Tiananmen Square
Massacre. We look at how modern China continues to struggle with
the balance between authoritarian government and basic human rights. We highlight
the ways in which Chinese society is restricted as we...
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Nov. 17, 2009 - 2:00 pm
Human beings often invent by
learning from nature and famous inventions frequently have as much to do with
chance as they do with intelligence and curiosity. We tell the fascinating
stories of inventions and inventors that changed the world – the telephone,
penicillin, Velcro, and Braille....
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Nov. 16, 2009 - 6:30 pm
Take an in-depth look at the Al
Qaeda terrorist organization. We discuss the historical origins of the
group and how it has evolved and changed over time while examining the roles of
Osama Bin Laden and other leaders. We also unravel the complex
organizational structure, describe how Al Qaeda...
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Nov. 14, 2009 - 10:00 am
Active
MindsTM presents a detailed look at the history of space exploration. We
begin with Kennedy’s challenge to put a man on the moon and end with the Space
Shuttle program and a look at what the future holds for space exploration.
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Nov. 09, 2009 - 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Finally
finish all the books on your reading list? Waiting for that next great
bestseller to come out? Can’t find anything good to read? Take a tour of some
of our favorite online resources for reading, and find out about great new
books.
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Nov. 07, 2009 - 1:00 pm
We trace the alluring history
of gold that takes you on a journey from ancient civilizations to the '49er strike
at Sutter’s Mill. We touch on Colorado’s
own gold rush as well as the role gold has played around the world, from
plunderers throughout history to the “gold standard” for money....
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Oct. 19, 2009 - 6:30 pm
Hear
the story of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic as well as the
discovery and salvage operation that began over 70 years later. We also
meet “Unsinkable” Molly Brown and her link to Denver. Presented by Active MindsTM.
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Oct. 13, 2009 - 2:00 pm
We examine the history and
current challenges facing the Central Intelligence Agency and discuss the
controversy regarding destruction of interrogation tapes as well as the origins
of the C.I.A. after World War II and how the C.I.A. functioned during the Cold
War. We top off our investigation by...
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Oct. 13, 2009 - 1:30 pm
With over 40 million uninsured
Americans and spiraling health care costs, the need for a better health care
system is clear to most Americans. Issues such as the degree to which health care
ought to be government-provided vs. market-based are central to this
debate. Join Active MindsTM as we look...
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