“The Expendables 2” opens with one of the most thrilling displays of superior firepower seen this decade. The movie’s characters may not have the biggest guns or the biggest bombs, but the way they demonstrate dominance leaves no room for any challenger.
As the weather gets colder, many start thinking of winter, skiing, and shopping for new ski gear. For most, the question of what ski to purchase is intimidating. The Salomon line of slalom race skis, officially titled 3V Race Powerline, offers a great solution. The ski is designed for fast carving through short radius turns. Do not be intimidated by the racing classification, this ski is unique because it balances stiffness and flexibility. This balance allows for confidence when flying down groomers and the ability to bounce through moguls and trees. The ski has a large sidecut, meaning that when the ski is put on edge the resulting turn has a short radius. Additionally, it has a short beneath-boot radius, allowing every motion of the boot to have a large impact on the motion of the ski. This leads to a design that allows for great responsiveness, making it different from most all terrain ski.
The are many ways the world could end and most of the ways are entirely unavoidable; whether or not prior warning of the end of the Earth is a good thing is truly a subjective matter for discussion, perhaps over drinks and dinner. Armageddon, whether a result of huge asteroids or the demise of the sun, has been a subject of a few major blockbusters and even more made-for-TV, B-grade films.
This is not the typical coleslaw. This sweet and tangy recipe is the perfect side dish, which is just as good the next day, but from experience there is rarely any leftovers.
Chocolate chip cookies are a quintessential American dessert. Though every baker has their own variation, the basic ingredients in the cookie rarely change. Convention, though, does not preclude delicious alternative methods from existing. Graham cracker chocolate chip cookies represent an alternative and maybe even an improvement over traditional recipes.
Whether they are hosting a speaker talking about philosophy and theology or having discussions about their own personal experiences, the Secular Student Alliance prides itself on being a place for the community of secular students at the Colorado School of Mines. The following is an interview with Secular Student Alliance president John Bristow, a graduate student in geology. Those interested in joining can attend bi-weekly meetings every Thursday in Meyer Hall 220 at 5:00 pm.
What do 9/11, the stock market crash of 2008, and a statistics class all have in common? “The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable” contains the answer. Originally published in 2007 and reprinted in 2010, it is an argued thesis by self-declared philosopher Nicholas Taleb. Taleb, who made his money applying quantitative models on Wall Street, has dedicated his life to understanding the role of the unpredictable. He argues that “black swans,” or events which cannot be predicted, have a definitive impact on society. He asserts that they can be either beneficial or harmful, depending on how society prepares itself.
One of Michael Crichton’s last books, “Pirate Latitudes,” tells the story of a character who exerts a lot of effort with a less-than-ideal result. This novel follows Captain Charles Hunter, a pirate in 17th century Jamaica, as he takes a Spanish galleon from a heavily fortified post in the Caribbean.
As you walk to the kitchen and open the refrigerator, the icy blackness of a smoky, smooth, chocolate milk-like stout stares you right in the face. Now, after a long, tough day of classes and quizzes, homework and housework, you are ready to relax with a nice dinner and cold glass of Ska Brewing’s Steel Toe Stout.
Colorado School of Mines is not a nationally known football school, so when students at the Century Society Dinner Saturday night announced the name for a planned new state-of-the-art football stadium, it raised a few questions about the priorities of the school. Recently, President Bill Scoggins sat down for an interview with “The Oredigger” to explain how this project came to be and to clear up any misconceptions.