“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.” – Francis Bacon Liberal arts and humanities programs in colleges across America are feeling the heat. For instance, during his presidency, Barack Obama offended one of the traditionally Democratic support groups by belittling the value of four-year degrees in the Arts. He asserted that […]
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Mind Control for the Masses—No Implant Needed: A wave of startups wants to make brain-computer interfaces accessible without needing surgery. Just strap on the device and think. Why Public Wi-Fi is a Lot Safer Than You Think Plunging on Into Illiteracy: BTS: RM’s New Year’s Musings on Weverse Will Hit You Right in the Feels
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High on the hill above the city of Cripple Creek, Colorado is the Western Heritage Museum, a must-see not only for those interested in local history but also for nature lovers. Opened in 2007, this treasure of the Rockies houses some unique items that capture the history and imagination of a unique part of the
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In his speech after signing the Voting Rights Act in 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson said, “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men…You must register. You must vote. You must learn, so your
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Downtown Colorado Springs and the area immediately around it are undergoing a sequence of transformative urban infill projects. Needless to say, growth inspires change. In this case, the city is slowly but surely moving toward world-class status. However, a few proposals deserve more attention given that poor planning can do serious damage to any community’s
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In the third of a three-part series, guest author Mary Stevens highlights the accomplishments of America’s 10th Mountain Division, a specially-trained Army unit that succeeded in combat in ways no one else had before. Post-war veterans set about changing Colorado’s image and economy well into the future. Look for “Part 1: Formation and Warfare” and “Part 2: Ski Towns and
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A few summers ago, I wrote about the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. In case you haven’t noticed, despite the best efforts of good people everywhere, they’re happening again. Rest assured, though, that things are different this time around, just as they are every time a new marketing campaign launches. If you doubt the differences between
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I profiled the Tread of Pioneers Museum in a companion article, but my recent visit to Steamboat Springs reminded me of all the great activities people can do all year round (besides the obvious skiing, of course). Here are ten reasons to visit Steamboat Springs in the autumn. History Happy Hour. The Tread of Pioneers
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A few weeks ago I visited Steamboat Springs. Sounds like a funny name for a town that lies deep in Colorado mountain country, but its name origin is interesting: early trappers, attracted to the area by a steamboat-like chugging sound coming from a mineral spring, named the area Steamboat Springs. Later, James Crawford and his
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Surely you remember Jack Chick, the comic book guy who took the world by storm in the seventies and eighties? The one who wrote tracts and books about religion, scared the hell out of little kids, and denigrated people from just about every demographic other than his own? I’m not sure what Jack’s demographic would
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