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The stars shine brightly above Mines: The rise and fall of American space travel

From the first unmanned capsules to the fantastic array of satellites and telescopes that are launched every year, there have been stunning stories of the moments that will capture the human mind forever. Yet from the perspective of those living during the height of the space race, it would be surprising to see that humans have not been to the Moon since 1972 or even made concentrated efforts to go anywhere beyond our pale blue dot.

The Adjustment Bureau a great Friday night flick

“The Adjustment Bureau.” Even the name screams mysterious government agency. This action thriller follows the life of David Norris (Matt Damon), a man who rose from an impoverished life in the Bronx to become a New York State senator, while being manipulated by the invisible hand of the Adjustment Bureau.

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Geek of the Week: Peter Jaron, Freshman, Mechanical

This week’s edition of Geek of the Week joins the Oredigger from the freshman class. A mechanical engineer and resident of Weaver Towers, Peter Jaron sat down Thursday to share a snippet of his life with the Mines community.

Black to White with Bristow and Hejducek

The fifth installment of the Pokemon franchise has caught the attention of the gaming community. A game that was once intended for younger children is being enjoying by the nostalgic crowd and game reviewers alike. It is being referred to as the Pokemon Final Fantasy, and for this installment Pokemon brings changes such as seasons, a developed plot, and a makeover for the battle system.

The name says it all at Tequila’s

With a selection of Tequila that boggles the mind, this purveyor of Mexican cuisine leaves nothing to be desired. This fine establishment boasts the largest selection of Tequila in town. With over 100 different varieties and brands to choose from, customers would be at a loss to pick one without the assistance of the very knowledgeable staff. With prices per-shot ranging from $4 to $100, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Chemistry Corner: How to make soap

Soap makes a unique and personal gift, especially when it is homemade. You can also sell your soap at a farmer’s market or just use it yourself and it is a great way to get rid of old grease and fat that would otherwise find it’s way to sewers or landfills.

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Weekly Sudoku: 3-21-11

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Ticket to Ride brings out ‘Rails of Rage’

At first glance, Ticket to Ride looks to be a boring, innocuous game. For those that get the impression that the game is complex and the strategy overly simple, the truth is far from the appearance. Ticket to Ride, by Days of Wonder, has been heavily lauded as the next Catan, something simple yet addicting and addicting it is.

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Community Spotlight: Boulder Beer Company

Boulder Beer Company is Colorado’s first microbrewery, first incorporated in 1979. They produce a wide variety of tasty beer, with “Hazed and Infused” being their best-seller. A brief tour of their brewery starts at 2 PM every weekday and ends with free samples of beer for those over 21. The brewery is located at 2880 Wilderness Place in Boulder.

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Cooking Corner: Pistachio pudding ice cream

Since this tasty dessert does not call for eggs or cooking, it is easy to whip up with just a little preparation. Virtually any flavor of pudding mix can be used to give the final product its taste. Although the recipe calls for an ice cream machine, the ice cream can be made without one with just a little determination.