Lunar Festival

Celebrated on
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Volume 91, Issue 16 February 14, 2011

Snowmen on strike: protest Ohmic regime ALL PHOTOS JOSHUA GINN / OREDIGGER

A snow sculpture displays snowmen holding signs which read, “No V = IR”. The sculpture was made by physics major Kevin Barry.

Joshua Ginn
Staff Writer
It is late Friday afternoon, and
many students are hurrying off of
campus to weekend activities, but
Kevin Barry, sophomore physics
major, is working furiously on a
snow sculpture on Kafadar Com-
mons. The sculpture consists
of three alto-relievo snowmen
holding signs in silent protest.
The signs say, “No V = IR.” Two
bas-relief snowmen stand behind
them offering quiet support.
A few people stop to ask about
the sculpture and its meaning.
Barry explains, “They’re snowmen
on strike . . . against circuits.” He
continues, “It is my protest against
circuits lab, but I have to stop
protesting because lab starts at
four.” That explains the engraved
slogan opposing Ohm’s sacred
law. Anyone who has endured
late afternoon courses on Friday
afternoon can sympathize with
Barry’s frustration.
This public outburst of creativ-
ity is not Barry’s first. Last year he
constructed a sculpture on the IM
field. He honed his skills making
sand castles and working with
ceramics. “I would go to the beach
and 8 hours later, I would have an
entire medieval village.” Now at
Mines, Barry expresses his frustra-
tion with the lack of opportunities
for creative outlet. He believes it
would benefit the school to offer
art classes to supplement the cur-
riculum. The snowmen will stand
as a reminder of the many talents
within the student body hidden
under memorized equations until
that day arrives – or at least until
the weather warms.

Sophomore Kevin Barry constructs a snow sculpture of five Snowmen on Strike on Kevin Barry stands in front of the snow sculpture he cre-
Kafadar Commons on Friday, February 11 before hurrying to a late afternoon session of ated on Friday, February 11, on Kafadar Commons.
Circuits Lab.

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Joshua Kleitsch, Staff Writer

London, UK - Bats may behave more like humans

Wyoming, USA - Something is hap-
pening in the caldera under Yellowstone
National Park in Wyoming. Researchers
have been monitoring the expansion of the
caldera for many years, and have found that
in the last several years some spots in the
caldera have risen much more than others.
In 2004, some areas rose at a rate of rough-
ly 2.8 inches per year. The volcano under
Yellowstone is the largest of its kind on this
continent, and while unlikely, an eruption
would literally bury half of the United States.
Boston, MA - More accurate de-
tection and treatment of prostate tu-
mors may be a result of a new devel-
opment in cancer research; a prostate
genome has been successfully se-
quenced. This genome has given sci-
entists and researchers a new insight
into what makes prostate tumors ag-
gressive or non-aggressive, and helps
them see what actually drives the DNA
“spelling errors” that cause cancer. Be-
ing able to see these DNA mutations,
doctors may be better able to target
specific drugs to halt the tumor growth,
possibly avoiding invasive surgeries.
than once believed. In a cooperative study between
researchers at the Max Planck Institute, the University
of Zurich, and the University of Greifswald, research-
ers found that female bats tend to form cliques and
stay together for long periods of time. Male bats are
always solitary, but these groups of females often
came together for grooming and feeding, and tended
to maintain communication for years.
Lake Vostok, Antarctica - The sub-Antarctic body of
water Lake Vostok has been buried under 12,000 feet of ice
for thousands of years, and a Russian team of scientists have
been drilling 24 hours a day for months to reach the icy waters.
The prospect of reaching untouched, ancient water for test-
ing provides ample reason to attempt this massive task. The
drilling team reached to within 96 feet of the water-ice bound-
ary, but had to stop and leave the area because of the rapidly
approaching winter cold. The Vostok drilling station holds the
infamous record of experiencing the coldest recorded temper-
atures on the planet, -129 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Ryan Browne
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Katie Huckfeldt
Managing Editor
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Business Manager
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Headlines from around the world
Joshua Kleitsch, Staff Writer
The Egyptian Army has
claimed it will facilitate the cre-
ation of a democratic government
in Egypt. This comes after former
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
stepped down after weeks of pro-
tests. While there have been cele-
brations in the streets, many ana-
lysts are worried about the army’s
claims.
Illegal aliens serving in the
military have a very difficult
time becoming naturalized
U.S. citizens. In a practice that
has become very common in the
last several years, immigrants will
enlist under fake identities or with
fraudulent documents, and then
gain their citizenship after serving
for a few years in the military. The
process is being scrutinized for
ways to make it more consistent.
Wireless broadband may be
coming to an area near you,
as President Barack Obama in-
endy consumers.
Allentown, Pennsylvania, was
shaken by a natural gas-line
explosion last week, resulting in
the death of at least 3 people. The
utilities company that owns the
line says that a routine inspection
the week prior showed no signs of
a leak or any damage. An investi-
gation has returned an “area of in-
terest” in the pipe, but there is no
word on what exactly that means.
Eight properties were destroyed in
the blast.
The opening day of Verizon’s
release of Apple’s iPhone was
met with thin crowds at Apple’s
flagship store in Manhattan, with
only a dozen or so customers ac-
tually waiting at the doors at 7:00
AM. Longer lines were reported
at other stores. However, since
Apple is likely to release a new
phone in June, it is possible that
many are waiting to switch.
Facebook and Google have
been in talks with Twitter over
possibly acquiring the messaging
site for between $8 billion and $10
billion. The company estimates it’s
2010 revenue to be in the range
of $100 million, prompting Inter-
net giants such as Google to take
notice.
Apple has begun production
on a new version of its increas-
ingly popular iPad, which is
touted to have a faster processor
and a video camera built in. The
device will look almost identical
to its predecessor. It will be thin-
ner and lighter, but have the same
display. It is unclear when Apple
will release the device, and it is
expected to be in the same price
range as the original device.
On February 9, Josh Sharp,
assistant professor of Environ-
mental Science and Engineer-
ing at Mines, received a National
Science Foundation Career
award for his research “Cleaner
Water Through Microbial Stress:
An Integrated Research and Ed-
ucation Plan.”
Local business Clear Creek
Books is being auctioned over
back taxes. Bidding is open to
the public beginning February
16.
Colorado School of Mines
and the Colorado Division of
Reclamation, Mining & Safety
will be hosting the first ever col-
legiate mine rescue contest and
challenge, to be held on Febru-
ary 24 and 25.
Mines men’s basketball de-
feated Colorado Christian Uni-
versity, 85-55, last weekend.
They have now won seven
straight games and nine of their

B E M B E M
Stephen Hejducek troduced a plan to expand wire- past ten, putting them third in
Content Manager less broadband across the US. NCAA division II rankings.
Obama’s plan intends to provide
Shira Richman wireless high-speed access to
Faculty Advisor

A D Z A D Z
98% of the population of the US Last week, the Mines Ac-
while decreasing the national bud- tivities Council announced this
get deficit by selling off bands of years E-Days theme. On March
the wireless spectrum. 31- April 2, Mines will putting on
Golden Week means mas-

M C Q M C Q
“Sail the seven sEa-days” and
sive consumer spending for featuring the band, Tech N9ne.
Chinese people, as China’s For more information about the
holiday spending grew at an 2011 E-Days, go to minesactivi-
alarming rate this year. The Chi- tiescouncil.com

P U Y P U Y
nese government has been en-
couraging its people to spend
more money in an attempt to Mines swimming and diving
balance out the export-heavy attended the RMAC champion-

B E M T N O
economy. While not quite ships last weekend. Men placed
to America’s level of holiday fourth and women finished fifth.
spending, the Chinese are bear-
ing down on the title of most sp-
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Uncovering a research gold- Examining viruses

mine in the Bushveld’s past for the common good
John Bristow
Staff Writer
Despite entire lifetimes of re-
search, there are still countless
mysteries in the realms of eco-
nomic geology. Given that min-
eral resources are highly impor-
tant to the continued survival of
the world economy, it is beyond
necessary to understand the
processes behind the various
ore deposits that dot the globe.
One such intrinsically valuable
mystery is that of the Bushveld
complex and its surrounding de-
posits in South Africa. For years,
geoscientists have feuded over
the natures of these bounti-
ful resource sources. “You ask
[the deposit] if it is hydrother-
mal or magmatic,” joked this
past week’s distinguished Van
Tuyl lecturer, Dr. Steve Kesler
from the University of Michigan,
“it doesn’t answer.” Kesler has
spent many years working pas-
sionately on the puzzle of the
nature of the deposits surround-
ing the Bushveld Complex.
The Bushveld Complex is
extremely important, not only
for the materials it offers, but
also for the surrounding min-
ing districts. “The stuff we’ve
been interested in,” said Kes-
ler, “is what’s going on outside
the Bushveld.” Many of these
mines, such as those that dot
the gold-rich Witwatersrand,
are crucial for the global sup-
ply of gold and other elements
such as zinc. The main question
posed by geologists is if they
are all related, or if the area is
just by chance filled with some
of the world’s richest deposits.
The problem of determining the
type of ore body is the complex
nature of alteration and the vast
similarities between certain non-
related ore types. The early work
around the subject readily put the
final nail in the coffin for the idea
that the alteration was magmatic.
Now it was necessary for Kes-
ler and his team to define what
type of hydrothermal deposit it
was. “The first thing that [came]
to mind is the Mississippi Valley
Type (MVT) deposits,” said Kesler
in reference to the thermal anom-
aly that was present.
MVT deposits are a lead-
zinc rich deposit that are hosted
within carbonate rocks, such as
a marine carbonaceous shale.
For the most part, these deposits
will have a similar chemical sig-
nature to the seawater that they
were deposited in. The chemical
readings for the deposits were
correct for what was imagined,
but, of course, there was a prob-
lem. “There wasn’t supposed to
be oxygen in the atmosphere [at
the time of deposition] and there
wasn’t supposed to be any sul-
fate in the world’s ocean,” re-
marked Kesler. For this type of
deposit, it is necessary to have
oxygen to oxidize the sulfur ma-
terial and of course there needs
to be a source of sulfur. Luck-
ily, this can be partially resolved
depending on the model that is
used. Once the MVT idea caught
on though, they began popping
up all over the place, according
to the results from Kesler’s team.
They pinned down that the sul-
fate came from the atmosphere
and that the atmosphere was
capable of oxidizing, which
solved the problem of the en-
vironment and cemented the
idea that these were MVT type
deposits.
The next problem came in
the form of the source of the wa-
ter needed for the hydrothermal
alteration. “What was driving
the water, where was it coming
from? These weren’t the worlds
largest basins,” questioned
Kesler, “there weren’t many
orogenic (mountainous) areas;
either the Bushveld had to be
pushing them out or had to be
coming from a nearby orog-
eny.” While the nearby ancient
Kheis orogeny looked promis-
ing as a source of water influx,
due to a discrepancy in the dat-
ing, it turned out to be wrong,
which turned the spotlight onto
the Bushveld itself as the main
source of water. With the source
determined, other interesting
features began appearing in the
data. For one, several nearby
deposits began to make sense
in the whole scheme of these
major inter-deposit interactions.
“This is a house of cards, little
by little things may fit together
in reference to other similar
deposits,” said Kesler in reac-
tion to the idea that this may
have occurred at other loca-
tions around the globe. None-
theless, the data fits the model
and hopefully even more hidden
gems in the Bushveld area can
be revealed in the near future.
Lucas Quintero
Staff Writer
Nowadays, humankind is able
to use anything that is hurtful and
make it into something that is help-
ful. Dan R. Sullivan is one person
who is trying to take something
harmful, viruses, and make them
helpful. Last Wednesday, he gave
a seminar on his project titled,
“Modeling the Self- and Directed
Assembly of Viruses on Synthesis.”
His motive for this was to un-
derstand the “natural use of many
types of high level organizations
and assembling of materials to in-
crease functionality.” From there he
would like to use inorganic materi-
als to organize biomolecules and
their complexes into useful struc-
tures.
Sullivan explained that viruses
were good to use because they
have precisely defined arrays, they
assemble into three-dimensional
crystals, their structure was already
well known and thus could be ma-
nipulated easily, and they are near-
identical to atomic structures with
narrow size distributions.
Thus far, there have been a lot
of chemical approaches to the
organization of biomolecules on
surfaces. But there has not been
a push to discover an understand-
ing and quantification of the forces
driving self-organization.
The goal of Sullivan’s experi-
ment was to “understand how the
surface structure of substrate af-
fects the organization dynamics,”
to understand effects between vi-
rus and inter-viral collisions.
These will sum together and
help identify the key processes
which promote assembly and or-
ganization. Sullivan explained, “We
would like to quantify inter-facial
kinetic energy that arises from and
drives organization.”
The commercial uses that may
come from his experiment are drug
delivery mechanisms, light active
harvesting, and site-selective at-
tachment to surfaces. The drug
delivery mechanisms and light ac-
tive harvesting allow for a time re-
lease of an certain drug or bacteria.
Sullivan is concerned with the
latter, for site-selective attachment
to surfaces would allow a string of
biomolecules to attach together in
forms not yet seen.
Sullivan had chosen a Cowpea
Mosaic Virus, a plant virus, for his
experiment. The reason for choos-
ing this virus was because it has 60
copies of coat proteins, it has ico-
sahedral symmetry, and its struc-
ture is known almost to an atomic
resolution. “So, we can see what
types of functional groups are avail-
able on the surface and we can de-
sign reactions,” he explained.
He would then genetically engi-
neer the viruses to carry a Histidine
tag and examine the viruses in a
varying Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
solution with a substrate strip to
attract the viruses.
What Sullivan has found is that
with an increase of PEG solution
there was an increase of virus to vi-
rus collisions while the interactions
between the virus and the stripe
remained the same.
Sullivan plans to further his re-
search by using different viruses
and different stripes. From these,
he hopes to further the possibilities
of commercial use of his findings.

Students spend a night learning from alumni COURTESY CLIFFORD SANDEN

Clifford Sanden
CSM Alumni Association
A group of 14 student-mem-
bers of the CSM Alumni Asso-
ciation joined some Alumni As-
sociation staff members at the
Coolbaugh House on January 27
for the first of a new series called
Dinner and Dialogue. The month-
ly, 4-part, series brings students
together with alumni and oth-
ers connected with the school to
share a light supper and meaning-
ful discussion.  The series kicked
off with Seth Terry MS ’95, PhD
’02 as the special guest. Having
founded Oberon FMR after gradu-
ating in 2002, Terry spoke of the
challenges and rewards of being
an entrepreneur, and the intriguing
technology he’s helped develop.
Terry completed his under-
graduate degree at Princeton,
earned an MBA at Regis and
then studied environmental sci-
ence and engineering at Mines.
After working at an engineering
consulting firm immediately af-
ter graduation, Seth and fellow
Mines alumnus, Andy Logan MS
’98, PhD ’02, decided to create a
business together. Through their
research at Mines, they developed
a means of deriving high-protein
feed from wastewater discharged
by brewers, corn millers and po-
tato processors. Wastewater is an
industrial byproduct not currently
processed for profit on any large
scale.
A diverse group attended the and Dialogue series include Mi-
event at the Coolbaugh House, chelle Moorman ’05, manager
including undergraduate and of regulatory affairs for Summit
graduate students. Students Utilities; Rob Carlson ’96, vice
questioned Terry on why he took president and corporate treasurer,
the entrepreneurial route and the CoorsTek; and Admiral Richard H.
discussion migrated to the impor- Truly, CSM trustee and a retired
tance of being more global citi- space shuttle commander and
zens. Students were glad for the NASA administrator who, among
opportunity to engage in a mean- other things, oversaw the Chal-
ingful discussion with a success- lenger disaster enquiry.
ful, recent graduate, and have the The Colorado School of Mines
opportunity to share their own Alumni Association operates pro-
stories and goals in this intimate grams and services to keep Mines
setting. alumni connected to each other
Seth also spoke of the role the and the school. The M-Ulator
Alumni As- program,
sociation has The monthly, 4-part, series managed by
played in his Ruth Jones
business life, brings students together and Heidi
including its Boersma, is a
role helping with alumni and others student-mem-
him find busi-
ness partners
connected with the school bership of
level
CSMAA,
and investors, to share a light supper and which pro-
and make vides students
contacts meaningful discussion. with access to
overseas. It’s the mentor-
never too early to start building ing program, invitations to events
your professional network, says such as the Dinner and Dialogue
Terry, pointing out that the access series and other benefits, includ-
M-ulators have to Mines alumni is ing discounted banking services
a resource they should tap. through Credit Union of Colorado,
Students found the first event the sponsor of the Dinner and Di-
in the Dinner and Dialogue Series alogue series. For more informa-
meaningful and enjoyable. One tion on future Dinner and Dialogue
student’s response to the level events, call the alumni association
of discussion and perspective at 303-273-3424, visit www.mine-
gained was, “I just love having my sonline.net, or stop by Coolbaugh
mind blown away.” House (corner of 17th and Maple) Mines alumnus, Seth Terry, discusses his decision to take
Future guests in the Dinner during normal business hours. the entrepreneurial route with students.

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Lunar Festival Etiquette for the real world
offers fun culture
Deborah Good
Content Manager
It is now the year of the rabbit.
Mines celebrated the Lunar New
Year with a festival put on by the
Professional Asian Society of Engi-
neers and Scientists (PASES).
The National Martial Arts Acad-
emy began the festivities with a
traditional lion dance and a general
martial arts performance. The lion
dance was an engaging way to
start off the evening, as it featured
exhilarating drum and cymbal mu-
sic along with frenetic dancing by
people in lion costumes. The lions
consisted of brightly colored cos-
tumes with one person in the head
and one person in the body. The
lion operators engaged the audi-
ence by moving their mouths and
performing some acrobatic feats.
After the dance concluded, the
National Martial Arts Academy per-
formed a variety of exciting martial
art techniques, including sword-
fighting.
After National Martial Arts per-
formed, the Filipino-American
Community of Colorado performed
several traditional dances, illustrat-
ing the culture of the Philippines.
These included a dance called a
subli, or hat dance. According to
the group’s leader, “It is a very fun
dance… It is performed during Fi-
estas as a worship dance to the
town’s ikon.” The group next per-
formed a dance from the northern
part of the Philippines, symbolizing
peace and mimicking a dove. For
their third number, the group per-
formed an elaborate routine con-
taining oil lamps. The fourth dance
was a reenactment of a battle be-
tween Chinese and Filipinos. Fi-
nally, the group performed one of
the most popular Filipino dances,
depicting a farmer’s battle with
crows. The group’s leader stated of
the performance, “The dances that
we’re doing for you really show the
personality of the Filipino people.
We’re island people, after all, so
our dances are very fun and very
Members from the Christina Yeh Dance Studio performed
at the Lunar Festival.
The National Martial Arts performed a traditional Lion
Dance and the Lunar Festival.
festive.”
Next, Colorado Budokan (the
organization behind CSM Karate)
presented. They demonstrated
and explained several different
techniques. One was “three-point
sparring”. In three-point sparring,
all the attacks are predetermined
and all the counters are also pre-
determined.” The group then dem-
onstrated several choreographed
routines against imaginary oppo-
nents with increasingly complicat-
ed sparring techniques.
The Christina Yeh Dance Studio
then performed several routines.
One dance was highlighted by the
clicking of metal chopsticks held
by dancers. Another was punctu-
ated by tambourines and a third
contained extremely impressive
ribbon dancing. The highlight of
the presentation was most cer-
tainly the Chinese yo-yo portion.
The elaborate tricks involving a
yo-yo like piece on an independent
string fascinated the audience and
caused cascades of applause.
Continuing the multicultural, fun
mood of the evening, PASES vol-
unteers put on a fashion show of
traditional Asian dress. Most outfits
were Vietnamese, and many were
untraditional fabrics, but some
stood out. One woman had an
outfit covered in metallic bangles,
complete with a hat that covered
much of her in silvery bangles. The
outfits were mostly entertaining
and the “models” did not take the
fashion show too seriously, result-
ing in gales of laughter from the
audience.
In case anyone had been fall-
ing asleep during the evening, the
final performance was certain to
wake them up. A taiko drummer
group called Mirai Daiko offered
a skilled, exciting, loud drum pre-
sentation. The group played two
traditional Japanese songs and
two more modern compositions.
All four songs featured a great deal
of energy and talent, making the
drumming a worthy conclusion to
the evening.
ALL PHOTOS DEBORAH GOOD / OREDIGGER
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Deborah Good ries. In business casual situations, mail or handwritten form.
Content Manager men can wear khakis or slacks One other topic discussed in
and collared shirts without ties or the seminar was dining etiquette,
When one has to go to the jackets. For women, such items as which was an especially appro-
khaki slacks, skirts, dresses and priate topic, given the luncheon
bathroom during a business din-
ner, what should he or she do with button-downs, with no jackets and setting. The key to professional
light colors are appropriate. She dining, Bufalini explained, is to be
his or her napkin? They should
also advised remaining in at least polite and follow the host’s lead.
place it on their chair, shared Jen-
business casual attire for business This includes in ordering food or al-
nifer Bufalini, Shell recruiter, among
events, unless stated otherwise. cohol, in timing, and in discussion.
many other guidelines at the infor-
Bufalini then progressed to In order to participate in discussion
mational lunch provided by Shell
general business etiquette and effectively, Bufalini suggests look-
and the CSM Career Center. Bu-
conduct. She stated, “Handshakes ing over at least news headlines
falini’s talk discussed business eti-
are really your first impression. It’s a before the meal. Another important
quette in dress, general behavior,
good thing to know how to do ap- aspect of professional dining is
and dining.
propriately.” She then elaborated following general dining etiquette.
Bufalini started with discuss-
on proper handshaking technique. Job seeking diners should use
ing professional dress for men and
Use a firm, but not crushing, grip; utensils correctly, give everyone at
women. She explained, “The goal
make eye contact; and hold the the table personal space, and con-
wherever you are is to look profes-
other persons hand for three to four sider intelligently what they are or-
sional whether in business or busi-
shakes. Bufalini also discussed dering. As an explanation, Bufalini
ness casual attire. Right, Wrong or
posture, stating, “Slouching can said, “I love French onion soup, but
indifferent. That is the way the world
give the impression that you’re I never order it when I’m at any sort
is and there are people who will
slacking or bored. An upright pos- of a function that has to do with
make snap judgments based on
ture lets people know you’re… work… because it’s really awkward
what you’re wearing. So, whatever
paying attention and interested.” to eat. So when you’re ordering,
it is that you are wearing, be aware
Eye contact is also important. Job think about how you’re going to
that image is what you are portray-
seekers should make eye contact be eating and whether you’re com-
ing.” Generally, clothes should be
to show confidence and honesty, fortable with that.” Dinners can be
clean and pressed. Shoes should
but should not stare. In conver- a minefield, but basic courtesy and
be polished and accessories
sation, job seekers should speak etiquette can alleviate many crises.
should be conservatives. In busi-
calmly and politely, but not monot- For the many students search-
ness dress situations, both men
onously. Thank you notes following ing for jobs, a basic knowledge
and women should wear simple,
interviews are not necessary, but of professional etiquette can be a
conservative, dark colored suits
boost on the way to employment.
Fixing Facebook
with limited, conservative accesso- greatly appreciated in either an e-
Attempting to protect the user at the MCS colloquium
Lucas Quintero since they do not post everything of the people that went to his high
Staff Writer as ‘content,’ Beach estimates school, undergraduate and doc-
that Facebook receives more than toral institutions, and who were in
Facebook. Almost every- thirty times their prediction per Denver, he was able to find him-
one uses the social network that month. Beach said, “Who knows self. Beach explained, “You have
changed the way people connect how many [that] would be, but it to do this weird thing, where you
with friends. Unfortunately, posts is probably something like a trillion assume all of this data may be
on the social net- objects.” public and I have to treat it as if it’s
work may not be Facebook claims that With the infor- private.”
as secure as pre- mation that Face- The data is released is for sta-
viously thought. they receive ap- book collects and tistical databases which need
According to Dr. releases, Beach information to know what to pro-
Aaron Beach of proximately 30 billion was able to find duce. For instance, an increase in
the University of that he could diabetics might require more re-
Colorado, Face- pieces of content a be traced to a search in that field. Beach’s forte
book can release single event. As is on web services, which release
enough informa- month, but since they he went through data for commercial use, such
tion for strangers and saw that he as advertisements that appeal to
to figure out pri-
do not post everything was tagged by a a person’s likes, and in cases of
vate information. as ‘content,’ Beach friend who was Facebook, the Facebook applica-
taking pictures at tions.
Beach received
his doctorate in estimates that Face- a event, and the Thus far, Beach’s solution to
the field of Com- others who were the problematic personal infor-
puter Science book receives more also there all have mation release in Facebook is to
from the Univer- a similar link to have a anonymized layer between
sity of Colorado than thirty times their which ties all of Facebook and the applications,
and now works on them to a certain which filters what the application
how to anonymize prediction per month. event in the past, may find out about the user. Ac-
data that is put on- which was a wed- cording to Beach, the one want-
line. His lecture, titled “How Face- ding in Panama for this example. ing data cannot assume what the
book is Anonymized,” attempted But Beach emphasized that the user would not mind allowing to
to solve the question of executing playful example could be twisted be shown. Beach has developed
data management with concern to and used against any person a program that uses algorithms to
privacy, because how does one or group. With find what two ob-
define personal information? “Is enough informa- Beach intends to use his jects of informa-
the size of your photo anonymous tion, one could tion can be used
information? Is that personal infor- discover personal application and hopes so no one person
mation?” asked Beach. identification in- may be unique.
Thus far, many cases have been formation which that it will go universal Beach intends
made about what can be released. can lead to iden- to use his appli-
Google is facing charges for re- tity fraud.
as it can help keep per- cation and hopes
Beach talked
leasing a name of a blogger who sonal information pri- that it will go uni-
said remarks that were considered about how there versal as it can
offensive. Now Facebook allows have been many vate while still allowing help keep per-
for third party companies to look at attempts to re- sonal information
personal information and then use lease personal in- companies and statisti- private while still
the information for advertisements. formation without allowing compa-
“[The company’s] goal obviously is saying to whom cal databases access. nies and statisti-
to provide personalized services,” the data belongs. cal databases
stated Beach. But with a system of elimination, it access. For with Beach’s work,
Facebook claims that they is possible to determine a person those who are using personal data
receive approximately 30 billion with a unique combination of traits. for malicious intent will be foiled to
pieces of content (videos, pictures, The example that Beach used find that they cannot pinpoint any
status updates, etc.) a month, but was elimination by education, so unique identity.
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Developing stronger, Comp. math finds use

in subsurface modeling
smaller metals Joshua Kleitsch
Staff Writer
the DPD model allows the viewing
of the reactions taking place and
Lucas Quintero This can be done in several differ- multaneous ignition. The ignition helps to better understand how the
Staff Writer ent reactions, thus creating differ- is done by placing an electric cur- The need to understand how film forms and grows.
ent products. rent through a coil that the solid particles and molecules of various The DPD model allows for close
Last Wednesday, students “These products have different is placed on. reactants behave on the molecular examination of pore surface reac-
and faculty members meet in Hill properties, different strengths, After the ignition, combustion level has driven Guang Lin, a com- tions, enabling a better view of
Hall for a seminar hosted by a for- different reasons why we want takes place. Data is then col- putational mathematics doctoral how the reactants contribute to
mer student. Jacob Neuchterlein them,” said Neuchterlein. The lected for analysis of the purity of student at Brown University and biofilm growth and corrosion on
graduated from Mines last year emphasized experiment involved the compound. Neuchterlein then research scientist at the Pacific material surfaces. The large scale
and is currently working on his the mixing of Aluminum with a Ti- explained that the hardness and Northwest National Laboratory, to of pore reactions allows for a
doctorate. tanium Oxide and a Carbon Ox- compression strength depend on develop models of these reactions. more generalized look at the reac-
His lecture, titled “Metal Matrix ide. The end result would be an the percent of TiC that is in the Geomechanical modeling is critical tions themselves, but also makes
Composites developed through Aluminum Oxide and Titanium mixture. in petroleum engineering because it more difficult to account for the
Self Propagating High Tempera- Carbide. With an increase of TiC in the so many of the aspects of extract- uncertainties in the model itself. Lin
ture Synthesis,” After placing mixture, the hardness and com- ing and transporting crude oil and explained that there is a need for
explained the The primary com- the products in pression strength increases as gas involve controlling continuous accurate uncertainty estimation,
process and a mix, he chilled well. Neuchterlein explains that reactions between the oil and the because the computational power
need for con- pound discussed was and pressur- this is what is wanted, as a mate- various trace biochemicals present required for these models means
densing the ized the com- rial can increase strength without in pipelines and storage tanks. that a lager-scale model with good
size of particles Titanium Carbide (TiC). pounds. During altering its mass. The primary way to model the uncertainty estimation would be
“without chang- the ‘cool press- The key points for Neuchter- molecular interactions is known preferable.
ing the density of The methodology for ing’ process, lein’s method were the melting as Dissipative Particle Dynamics The dynamic numerical models
the product that the molecules and the die casting. In the melt- (DPD). DPD simulations essentially used are notoriously difficult and
much.”
Neuchterlein was to would compress ing, Neuchterlein added from average out the atoms in simple expensive when it comes to un-
The goal of and complex fluids, treating mole- certainty calculations, because of
first have a chemical in both volume 10% to 60% TiC in a Aluminum
cules as an individual particle. The the immense computational power
changing the of separation matrix. In the die casting phase,
particle’s size is reaction to obtain TiC. and volume con- it was emphasized that this pro- model can then “see” the process required. Lin has begun working
to create a metal tained by the cess is essentially pouring and with significantly less computa- on implementing what he calls
that is stronger. With a smaller compound. pressing. The liquid mix would tional power than if each individual eSTOMP, a scalable subsurface
size, the yield strength and the According to Neuchterlein, a be put into a mold that would be atom were analyzed. This model- simulator. The simulator allows for
ultimate strength of the materials smaller particle can be made by pressed to allow for any pockets ing technique also allows for lon- dynamic uncertainty estimation,
increase. Neuchterlein explained, cooler temperatures by decreas- of inconsistencies and it also al- ger time scales, enabling a more as well as optimization for more
“These net-shaped parts are ing the adiabatic temperature lows for a final compression of complete data set. Lin explained detail and shorter time scales, or
what the Military is interested in… because it is a “quenching of the the compound to decrease in that this modeling technique is very less detail and longer time scales
they need high wear resistance reaction.” size. useful in modeling the formation and a more complete data set. Lin
and low weight.” At this point in the experiment, Neuchterlein calmly answered and growth of biofilms in various showed how computational math-
The primary compound dis- the pressed mix is a solid and is the handful of questions and was environments. “There is biofilm in ematics open up a world of pos-
cussed was Titanium Carbide ignited. Neuchterlein explained on his way to converting mem- everyday life, so we need to devel- sibilities in subsurface modeling,
(TiC). The methodology for that Gleeble’s Experiment is first bers of the audience to a different op a model for biofilm growth.” Bio- which has applications in many
Neuchterlein was to first have a used to yield information on the methodology for this process of films form on the inside of pipes, on fields beyond just petroleum engi-
chemical reaction to obtain TiC. ignition temperature due to si- creating TiC. boat hulls, and in other areas, and neering.

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Yes, we Catan! Hindershot - It’s Only Blood

John Bristow original rate. Tim Weilert It’s Only Blood is perhaps a aesthetic mixed with a healthy
Staff Writer So how does Catan work? Something Like Sound Blogger representation of larger trends dose of reverb.
It begins by having each player percolating through Denver right Hindershot will officially release
The Settlers of Catan is a magi-
place a couple of settlements on Hindershot, like many groups now. It’s catchy but doesn’t sac- It’s Only Blood on 7” vinyl at the
cal game that is beyond decep- the intersection of three hexagonal from our fine city, exists within a rifice production value or sin- Hi-Dive on February 26th. Achille
tive. While it only takes a few turns
tiles. After this, you place some context of intersecting musicians cerity. Musically speaking the Lauro and Ken Arkind will also
to learn the rules, it can take more
roads adjacent to those settle- and styles. While half of the group instruments sound natural and make appearances at that night’s
than a lifetime to master the as- ments, which follow the intersec- plays for alter-ego band Amaz- the vocals have a mix of 90’s DIY “beach party” themed show.
ing Twin, Hindershot is lead-man COURTESY HINDERSHOT
pects of the game. First off, the tions between two tiles. Each
game is ruthless. Unlike some oth- hexagonal piece has a numerical Stuart Confer’s chance to take
er games which have controlled or value associated with it. When that the limelight. Their songs are
no trading, anything goes in this number is rolled, everybody who perhaps more focused, nostalgic,
game, which can lead to some has a settlement or city bordering and slightly reminiscent of “yacht
powerful treachery that has not that hex gains resources. If a sev- rock” groups from the 70’s and
been seen since the days of Julius en is rolled, the person who rolled 80’s. Overall their sound can be
Caesar and Brutus. the seven gets to move a ‘robber described as modern indie-pop;
The point of Catan (as it is called
piece’ to a hex of their choice. If everything has a touch of reverb
in short) is to acquire enough vic-a settlement borders that space, and the drums don’t stray far
tory points to win, which, in most the robber gets to steal a random from a dance-able four-on-the-
games, is ten. These victory pointsresource from that settlement. The floor beat.
are achieved through multiple game continues in that fashion un- On their newest release, a 7”
methods, ranging from building cit-til someone gets to the ten victory EP called It’s Only Blood, Hinder-
ies and settlements with resource point mark. shot keeps things interesting by
cards to fulfilling tasks such as Beyond what is listed here are not sticking to the same format
building the longest road or havinga few other rules, but those will for every song. On the opener/
the largest army. The more cities come as the game progresses title track “It’s Only Blood” a con-
and settlements you possess, the and are not difficult. Other than stant march builds into a strong
higher probability that you will col-
the occasional feuds and back- chorus. “The Mark” gets funky
lect a resource, which you can in stabs (alright a little bit more fre- with falsetto’ed vocals and syn-
turn use to build more to result inquent than occasional), the game copated guitar while “Not Ready
more victory points. is great and developed. There are To Go” is a laid-back dance num-
Where the cutthroat element more expansions to Catan that ber. “Twisted Tongue” closes out
enters the game is in the posi- can bring out certain elements or the EP by asking, “Would you
tioning of the settlements and the make it an entirely different expe- give me your iron lung? Would
building of roads. Once a settle- rience, but without a doubt, the you please tame your twisted
ment or road is placed, it cannot original is best. Hopefully next time tongue?” Hindershot plays in Hi-Dive Feb. 26 – 21+ / $8

Romberger continues to
be moved. Settlements are used to you are at a gathering and some-
collect resources while roads must body brings out the familiar red
be used to connect future settle- box, those who have never played
ments to the original two. Since before will give it a try. It is highly

leave a lasting impression

roads are significantly cheaper to recommended.
produce than JOHN BRISTOW / OREDIGGER

settlements,
it is advanta-
geous to make
a network of John Bristow Well, I model railroad and read to work in such beautiful scenery.
roads to secure and I go biking. So was it the scenery that got
Staff Writer
the position of What is your favorite memory you into geology and geochem-
a future settle- Dr. Sam Romberger of Geol- of teaching at this school for all istry?
ment. Once ogy and Geological Engineering de- these years? No, not really, it was the rocks.
the resources partment has been a part of Mines Oh, that’s a continuous memory. Do you have any advice for
start flowing in, faculty for over 35 years. Recently, My favorite memory is just being able students and possibly faculty
it is possible to The Oredigger sat down with this to go to class, not every day, more members to aspire to?
upgrade each esteemed member of the school to like three times a week, and being Well for faculty, young faculty
settlement to a see what interesting things he does able to make an impact on the stu- especially, that is to do research.
city, which will when he’s not working. dents’ education. I wouldn’t be here We seem to have a dichotomy here
collect resourc- So to start off, is it true that if it weren’t for that. where we have significant teaching
es at twice the Settlers of Catan can take a lifetime to master. you own the Rockdoc car? What about the geology field loads yet we hire faculty to do re-
You are correct. sessions? search. I have seen many instances
And how did that come about? Well, I was the director for field where faculty come here and get
My daughter gave me that license camp back when the department caught up in the classroom, which
plate 20 years ago. She gave it to me was small. That’s another thing - I is good, but young faculty have that
for my birthday, I think. love going out in the field with stu- opportunity to do research... As for
You must have been teaching dents and when they see that they students, put away the distractions
here a long time if you have been understand something; that is in- and also become more attuned to
the Rockdoc since way back credibly gratifying. Plus, I was in what is happening in the world... a
when. charge of the Molas Lake program lot is going on and it is important to
1974 is when I came here. Origi- for years and where else do you get stay current.
JOHN BRISTOW / OREDIGGER
nally, I taught what
Master of Management Practice would be the Earth
class now, and then
I taught graduate
A professional degree for courses in geochem-
the future manager istry.
So from what I
have gathered, you
have quite the spe-
Study with cialty in uranium re-
Earn students from sources?
your degree in all disciplines Yes, my specialty
one year is uranium geochem-
istry and exploration
geology... now that
Understand: there is a slight boom
Project Management in the uranium busi-
Marketable Products ness, I have become
Budget Management involved in the board
Financial Markets of technological direc-
Team Management tors for two junior ura-
nium companies.
What sorts of
hobbies do you
www.csuMMP.com • csuMMP@biz.colostate.edu • 970.491.4661 find time to do with
those obligations
and your teaching? Dr. Romberger shows his wall of achievements.

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Mines fights hard but falls to Grand State University ALL PHOTOS STEVEN WOOLDRIDGE / OREDIGGER

Cooper Newby wrestled Kyle Wilson of Grand State University in the 141lb Oredigger Cooper Newby Pins Kyle Wilson to the mat.
weight class.

Jamie Sheets pins the arm of GCU wrestler Ted Bristol in the 157lb match Jamie Sheets is declared the winner with a score of 5-3.
Friday night.

Oredigger Elias Arias fights to remove Madison Gambell from his back Jesse Snider pins Austen Moore in the 149lb match.
during the 125lb match.

Jesse Snider slams Austen Moore to the mat. Jesse Snider won his match by a technical fall, 15-0.

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Ian Littman
Tech Break Columnist
I’m writing this article from a
relatively exotic location (Orlando,
Florida) with a relatively exotic com-
puter (Google’s Cr-48). I am here for
work-related reasons (partial intern-
ship), and as a result, had someone
pick my flight for me. The flight to
here, powered by US Airways, has
in-flight WiFi, so I will review that in
this article.
My experience with inflight WiFi
started around 7:30 AM, Denver
Time, on US Airways flight 1710.
The flight number is important for
two reasons. First, the flight was
completed by an Airbus A321, the
only plane on which US Airways
currently has Gogo inflight WiFi ser-
vice, compared with Delta’s WiFi
presence on any flight that does not
use a regional jet. Second, I stayed
on the same plane, with the same
flight number, all the way to my des-
tination, despite an hour stopover in
Charlotte, US Air’s big eastern hub.
This fact will become important later.
The night before my flight, I
nabbed a day pass from Gogo in
order to cover inflight WiFi for both
flight segments. The pass was
$11.96, including tax, versus $12.95
plus tax for buying in the air, or so
Gogo said. In reality, you can access
Gogo’s website, as well as the web-
site of the airline you are flying on,
without even having to log in. I did
not try this, but I am pretty sure that
I could just purchase the pass that
way and save a couple bucks versus
paying from Gogo’s “captive portal”
page that shows up if you try to go
to, say, Google if you are not logged
into their service.
This purchase brings me back to
the plane. When I opened my com-
puter (above 10,000 feet) and con-
nected to Gogo’s unprotected WiFi
signal, I was shocked to find that day
passes were nowhere to be found
on the in-flight purchase screen. This
is important because the day pass
I received was just a promotional
code used to bring my purchase of
Great flavors meet
guilty pleasures again
Stephen Hejducek
Content Manager
Cooking Corner continues this
week with food that will feel amaz-
ing while being eaten, but make the
body cringe with disgust. This week’s
deep fried food of the week is a deep
fried Oreo. This treat is a staple at
many state fairs like the Texas State
Fair, and with a little preparation, this
food can be quite easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
2 Large Eggs
2 cups of Flour
2 cups of milk
1 package of Oreo cookies
Paper towels and a plate
Tongs
Directions:
Place the Oreo cookies into the
freezer four or more hours before
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Gogo inflight WiFi
an in-air day pass to zero dollars.
The single-flight pass, on the other
hand, was $12.95, so I “bought” that
instead, while waiting for a helpful
Gogo agent to talk me through what
was going on in an accompanying
chat window.
As it turns out, Alaska Airlines,
Airtran (soon to be absorbed by
Southwest), Delta, and Virgin Amer-
ica are the only airlines that honor
Gogo day passes. This fact was not
apparent on Aircell’s website, so the
Gogo chat rep gave me a code for a
free flight, presumably to cover the
second segment (CLT-MCO for air-
port code lovers) of my flight. Fast-
forward to 10,000 feet above South
Carolina and I find out that, instead
of forcing me to buy a $4.95 short-
flight WiFi pass, Gogo was perfectly
fine with continuing to give me Inter-
net access over my previous flight
pass, which I am absolutely okay
with. My guess is that the system
bills per flight, and since my flight
number was the same all the way to
Orlando, my ‘net access lasted until
then. On the other hand, if I had con-
nected to a different A321-powered
flight, I would have had to use the
coupon code that the Gogo rep so
graciously gave me.
Two more notes before I cover
the performance of the actual sys-
tem. First, Ford is promoting their
Explorer SUV by giving away free
access to Facebook via Gogo for
the rest of February, a feature that I
tested and found to work perfectly
on my flight to Charlotte. Second,
Gogo works on a sign-in/sign-out
basis, with up to one device being
able to log in at a time on a given
WiFi pass. This method of authenti-
cation allowed me to use the full In-
ternet on both my MacBook and my
Cr-48 during both flights, swapping
my account between the two as the
flight progressed. I came into the
plane thinking that the pass would
be tied to a single device’s MAC ad-
dress, limiting me to the use of one
device for the duration of the flight,
and was pleasantly surprised to find
out that this limitation was, in fact,
deep frying. Prepare a batter con- sistency. They taste like an Oreo
sisting the eggs, milk, and flour. The flavored cupcake. The icing just
batter should be pretty thin, but not seems to melt down to the back
so thin that it will not coat the cookies of the throat and create a warming
with a ‘healthy’ thickness. Remove sensation. The deep fried Oreo, this
the Oreo cookies from the freezer week’s unhealthiest alternative to a
and place them into the batter. You healthy snack.
should have enough batter to
coat an entire bag of Double
Stuffed Oreo cookies. Place
the coated cookies into a
deep fryer and wait for them
to float. Once the cookies are
floating, remove them from
the deep fryer using a pair of
tongs and place them onto a
paper towel. Be sure to wipe
off excess oil from the cookies.
Wait five minutes for the inner
icing to cool and then enjoy!
These deep fried delec- Deep fried Oreo - this week’s un-
table have an interesting con- healthiest snack is ready to enjoy.
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nonexistent.
Last but not least, Gogo per-
formed decently. I would not go so far
as to say that Gogo’s network, cur-
rently powered by an air-to-ground
EvDO link (a la Verizon, Sprint, and
CricKet) and backhauled by AT&T
was incredibly fast, but it worked
fine for light web surfing, e-mail, and
Google Docs. I measured download
speeds of 600-1000 kbps and up-
loads of around 250 kbps, about the
same as I’ve seen with my CricKet
aircard. Latency was variable, but I
saw pings to terrestrial sites hitting in
the low-to-mid 100ms range, some-
thing that the satellite based solu-
tion Southwest is trialing will not be
able to do. You cannot do VoIP over
Gogo (it is not allowed), and gaming
while flying is probably a bad idea
as well, however I have seen much,
much worse connections to the In-
ternet in my day.
In short, whether Gogo inflight
WiFi is worth it depends on how
you’re going to use the service and
which airline you are flying on. If you
are flying nonstop or are aboard an
airline that honors the day pass pro-
gram, the service is a decent value,
provided you are doing something
profitable with the connection; Net-
flix does not count because it will not
work, and Facebook does not count
because you can get that for free
right now. If you are making a con-
nection on an airline that does not
do day passes, look at what planes
you are flying on, and how long you
are spending on each one. $12 for
four hours worth of making-a-flight-
go-quickly sounds like a decent deal
to me. $13 plus tax for a little over
two hours of WiFi, not so much. But
that is your decision, the service itself
is solid.
Curious about airport WiFi? I
cannot say that I have been every-
where, but I will post an online-only
article some time next week about
my experiences in that arena. Until
then, comment on this article with
your own in-flight technology experi-
ences; I am a bit of an airline geek as
well, so I like that sort of thing.
STEPHEN HEJDUCEK / OREDIGGER
Making Stuff: smarter
concludes intelligently
Stephen Hejducek
Content Manager
In the final of chapter of the mak-
ing stuff series, the topic in point was
making stuff smarter. The amazing
materials covered ranged from pads
that allowed robots to climb walls,
non-Newtonian fluids, practical ap-
plications for the design of shark-
skin, and materials that can repair
themselves. “Making Stuff: Smarter”
focuses on taking materials and
objects like fuel tanks and shock
absorbers and by using a new ma-
terial, create a completely new and
improved version of that object. The
coolest thing about “Making Stuff:
Smarter” is that not all of these ma-
terials are rare materials.
Sharks were on first as the sci-
ence of these beauties of the sea
were discussed in-depth. Sharks
have an amazing ability to fight algae
growth and glide silently through the
water. When trying to understand
why sharks had these unique abili-
ties, scientists took a closer look at
their scales and realized that the
shape and patterning of the scales
actually helped a shark swim and
fight bacteria. This design was then
taken to a lab for testing. A man-
made version shark scale pattern
was imprinted into a strip of metal.
The metal was placed into a cell
culture dish next to another smooth
piece of metal. Bacteria were then
squirted into the dish and left to in-
cubate for twenty-four hours. Fol-
lowing this, the cell culture dish was
removed to inspect how much of
the bacteria had grown. The bac-
teria was all over the smooth metal
and it had created multiple colonies,
while the shark scale designed piece
of metal had only a few bacteria cells
on it. This meant that the shark scale
designed metal actually prevented
Black Butte Porter
pairs well with pizza
Bryant Pocock
Staff Writer
The name “porter” was first ap-
plied to dark ales in 18th century
London, where the heavy and sub-
stantial beverage was a favorite
among porters, longshoremen, and
other hard-working laborers. Porters
are typically slightly lighter in color,
body, and alcohol content than their
cousin, the stout porter, often simply
called stout.
Deschutes Black Butte Porter
appears to be an nearly opaque
black color, but holding the glass
up to a light reveals a dim, dark red
shining through. Carbonation levels
are high, with a thick foamy white
head forming from small bubbles,
similar in texture and color to espres-
so crema. Because of the thick body
and strong carbonation, foam stays
around until the glass is finished.
Roasted barley, almost coffee-like,
dominates the scent. Toffee, fruity
hops, alcohol, and a subtle yet spe-
cial ale yeast finish out the aroma.
Coffee, chocolate, browned
meat, and dark beers such as por-
ters are all prepared with the aid of
the Maillard reaction. This chemical
interaction between sugars and ami-
no acids produces a variety of com-
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and slowed down infection. The
greatest fact about this is that it does
not kill bacteria, it just slows them
down. When bacteria are killed with
sanitizers and substances like that,
it leaves only the strongest strains
alive. This creates a problem for the
future which has to combat these
super stains of bacteria.
Another material to be made
more intelligent is a special coating
that goes on a material that allows
the material to heal itself almost in-
stantaneously when it is punctured.
The practical application for this ma-
terial is that it can coat the outside of
a fuel tank and if the fuel tank gets
punctured, even by bullets, the fuel
tank will leak little to no gasoline. This
makes driving in places where the
military is shot at more safe. Another
military application for more intelli-
gently designed materials world is a
non-Newtonian fluid that is magnet-
ic. This occurs from infusing particles
of iron within the liquid. This fluid can
be placed within a shock absorber
and with a little help from an elec-
tromagnet, it becomes a non-New-
tonian shock absorber that is much
more precise at handling rough driv-
ing conditions.
An amazing breakthrough in ro-
botic applications came with the
ability for a robot being designed
to climb walls. Robots with pads
designed like gecko feet have the
ability to climb any surface. The ap-
plications for robots like this seems
endless. They can be used to clean
windows on skyscrapers, mounting
security cameras, or even military in-
telligence. With further development
of all the amazing materials in the
world, the grasp of human under-
standing combined with our ability to
imagine bigger and greater achieve-
ments, there is no limit to what hu-
mans can do.
plex flavors, and a dark brown color.
It is no surprise then that coffee and
dark chocolate are just as prominent
in Black Butte Porter’s flavor as in
the smell. Also present are hints of
caramel and a subtle cinnamon-like
spice. While the relatively mild 30
IBUs of hop bitterness are notice-
able, they are almost completely
overpowered by the biting and roas-
ty characteristics of the barley. Some
indistinct fruity flavors from the hops
shine through, however. Sweetness
is also very faint, with a dry finish.
Black Butte Porter would pair
well with other roasted food such
as wood-oven pizza or roasted pep-
pers. Although it isn’t quite sweet
enough to go well with desserts con-
taining chocolate or coffee, a savory
chocolate molé dish might not be
out of the question.
Despite being heavy and strong-
flavored, Black Butte Porter is still
smooth and drinkable, much more
so than heavier stouts. Deschutes
touts the addition of wheat as the
cause of this smoothness. The 5.2%
alcohol content is also more moder-
ate than most stouts. For creating a
supremely drinkable, tasty, and well-
made example of the porter style,
Deschutes earns a solid A- grade for
their Black Butte Porter.
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You have options at The stars above Mines

New Peach Garden
Joshua Kleitsch
Staff Writer
What is it with Chinese res-
taurants and great food at low
prices? Golden offers many great
food choices, but it is getting
hard to compete with these pur-
veyors of Chinese cuisine when
they offer such an amazing meal
for so little green out-of-pocket.
New Peach Garden, sitting
right on the main drag at 1111
Washington Avenue, Suite 10,
in downtown Golden, welcomes
you into their cozy, warm dining
room with quiet professional-
ism. From the get-go you get
the feeling that these folks know
food and know how to get it
to you fast and done perfectly.
While the atmosphere and de-
cor were nothing to write home
to mom about, they did nothing
to detract from the overall dining
experience. Most people com-
ing into this establishment are
here for a quick lunch on break
from work, so the utilitarian feel
is quite appropriate.
Upon being seated, you will
be welcomed with a menu and
a kettle of hot green tea. The tea
felt great on a breezy Colorado
day, and was a good way to whet
the appetite for heartier fare. All
entrees are served with a bowl
John Bristow constellation changes, whether it with the heavy elements that have
Staff Writer be a different mindset or a com- allowed the Earth and other plan-
pletely different location in the ets to form as they have. In ad-
Of the problems that humanity galaxy, the original form of the dition, gamma ray bursts from
of soup and a side of rice, and
has when dealing with the con- constellation is lost. Some soci- nearby stars have possibly af-
most lunch entrees are priced
cept of space, one of the most eties that border each other have fected the direct course of evo-
under $7.00. Being a relative
hampering is the extreme distanc- entirely different forms associated lution, while the nearest star, our
newbie to Chinese cuisine, an
es involved. Astronomers are well with the stars. For instance, in one Sun, has made the solar system
entree with a recognizable name
aware that even the closest ob- civilization the bright set of seven possible. The universe is truly an
seemed the safest choice. The
jects in deeper space are beyond stars in the picture may represent amazing place.
Sichuan chicken was delivered in
analogy for the average human a mighty bear while in another May the stars shine brightly in
a remarkably short time, consid-
being to thoroughly comprehend. those stars are the form of a ladle. your skies.
ering the main dining room was JOHN BRISTOW / OREDIGGER
And along with the problem of dis- When you take these seven stars
probably 70% full.
tance, there is a distinct problem again and rotate your view and
The food was all good;
when it comes to comparative fly away from Earth, some of the
cooked properly and served to
size. Off the top of you head, com- stars are almost within reach while
the table hot and ready to eat.
pare the size of the Earth to the others are just distant memories.
The serving was enough to fill the
Sun in your mind; while the planet The significance of the zodiac
stomach of one hungry college
is not necessarily a massless dot from an Earth based perspec-
student. The number of options
when compared to our star, our tive is simple; it’s where the Sun
on the menu were staggering,
planet is almost negligible when and its menagerie of planets
everything from Moo Shu and
it comes to the shear size of our pass. Back before humanity knew
BBQ pork to Lo Mein and Moo
solar body. about the true nature of the cos-
Goo Gai Pan. Vegetarians need
So if the distances to the stars mos, these bodies were treated
not fear. New Peach Garden has
are so big and the difference in size as equal and their positions were
many vegetarian options as well,
is so absurd, why is it that such of importance. We know today
all of which must be as good as
outdated information still persists though that this importance is just
the meat dishes.
today in the form of the zodiac and one of perspective and holds no
It would seem that New
astrology? From the point of view weight when we move beyond our
Peach Garden is not afraid to
of an astronomer, the constella- geocentric misconceptions.
offer something good at a great
tions of the zodiac have a minor Whether you find yourself hold-
price. The attitude of the own-
importance, all constellations do. ing onto the belief that a few stars,
ers of this fine restaurant means
Constellations are essentially a zip which have less of an impact on
that they have a solid client base;
code for the sky; if an astronomer you than a fly, bear some mean-
they treat customers well and
finds a new nebula and they want ing on your true personality or
offer a good meal every time.
to report it, they can mention that you just like looking up your horo-
Those looking for a great lunch
it would be in Orion near the alpha scope, remember, the universe is
should walk on over to the New
star, for example. And in addition much grander than that. We truly
Peach Garden and drop $8.00
to locating stars, constellations have been affected by the stars,
on a great meal that may have Ursa Major (The Big Dip-
represent stories from civilizations but not so much in the metaphysi-
them hooked on Chinese! per) in the north east skies
long past. cal realm; it was originally nearby

This week in
When the point of view of a stars that fed our infantile system around 8:45

Colorado history
Making Stuff...cleaner
Stephen Hejducek the 1920s, and Manhattan Island powder, when in reality it is ac-

Profit-seeking films
Content Manager had working electric fueling sta- tually small carbon nano-tubes.
tions. The downside was the fact Nano-tubes have many functions
Carbon, an element that that only rich people could afford including bicycle parts, a chemi-
Deborah Good vice to an estimated 200,000,000 makes up all living creatures, is such cars. Modern electric cars, cal bonding epoxy, and structural
Content Manager pieces of mail. The Transcript ar- the single greatest concern for though pricey, are more afford- support. This excludes mention
ticle reminded business readers environmental impact. Since the able than ever before. Interesting- of the possible applications in
Everyone has, at some point of the fact that misaddressed or rise of the automobile, gasoline ly enough, people viewed the au- circuits, batteries, solar cells, and
in time, received mail addressed unaddressed letters or mailings has been releasing carbon diox- tomobile as the savior of horses. ultra capacitors.
to someone else. Often, such re- lacking a return address can have ide and other In New York in The final topic of discussion
ceipts merit a short gripe about a negative impact on mail-order noxious gas- ...electric cars were actu- the early twen- in the episode was converting
the person who mailed the item or sales. Businesses were reminded ses into the tieth century, regular household trash into us-
the postal service in general. This that prompt delivery of letters can a t m o s p h e re . ally first produced in the horses were able power. The art of incinerating
frustration is as old as the postal be very important, and were en- F o r t u n a t e l y, literally worked trash for fuel is nothing new for
service, according to The Colo- couraged to participate in Better the future of 1920s, and Manhattan Is- to death. When society, and it may seem a bit ar-
rado Transcript, which reported on Mailing Week. automobiles a horse died, chaic, but at sufficiently high tem-
an event entitled “Better Mailing The same issue also reported lies within hy- land had working electric it would be left peratures, all bad products of in-
Week” in its February 14, 1924, is- on an industrial opportunity in drogen and in the streets cineration are actually destroyed.
electric bat- fueling stations. and the living This allows for a cleaner form of
sue. The event was to take place Golden – a new factory to manu-
from February 18 to 25 and encour- facture “mantel and floor tile, face teries. Making horses left all of energy than incineration and it
age “cham- brick, etc.” Stuff, a mini-series produced by their manure in the streets, creat- also prevents landfills or dumps
bers of com- The Transcript article re- The proprietor, NOVA, concentrates on making ing a terrible from ac-
merce, boards C.M. Wheeler, stuff stronger, cleaner, smaller, odor. The The art of incinerating trash c u m u l a t -
of trade, large minded business readers of had already and smarter. automobile ing more
business and purchased This mini-series was produced just ejected for fuel is nothing new for trash. An-
industrial en- the fact that misaddressed a building at by the Materials Research Soci- a little gas other great
terprises, and ety and is currently being shown instead of society, and it may seem a fact about
the press of or unaddressed letters or Twelfth East Streets
and
weekly by the CSM Materials De- that ter- this form
the country” partment. This week’s episode rible smell bit archaic, but at sufficiently of energy
mailings lacking a return and was re- was about how we as humans of horse production
to update modeling it
depend upon items like oil and feces. This
high temperatures, all bad
mailing lists address can have a negative to serve his is that any-
and to have purposes. He coal and how their by-products serves to il- products of incineration are thing that
“every check impact on mail-order sales. planned to can actually be used to make lustrate that cannot be
placed against employ ap- beneficial items or even repro- people will actually destroyed. recycled
the possibility of letters reaching proximately five men to begin with duce energy for houses. Some always find can be used
the postal system without accurate and work up to a larger workforce. notable topics to mention are s o m e t h i n g to power
addresses.” The venture was forecasted to be converting old trash bags into to complain about. houses, office buildings, or any
Although the exercise seemed successful, as currently Colorado carbon nano-tubes or that some Another amazing piece of place that requires power.
a bit mundane, the Transcript and builders had to purchase these of the fastest electric motorcycles technology at work showcased In summary, a symbiotic re-
the postal service took it very se- tiles from factories in such far-flung are owned and produced by a by the show is converting plas- lationship being carbon dioxide
riously. The Transcript alleged is- areas as West Virginia and Los An- family right here in Denver. tic bags into carbon nano-tubes. producers and carbon dioxide
sues with misaddressed mail ex- geles. Additionally, Wheeler had This episode described how Simply put, a plastic bag that has consumers can be created. The
tended back to the first postmaster “extensive tests made with tiles a hydrogen fuel cell works and been cut into strips is placed into easiest way to start is to find ways
general, Benjamin Franklin, and manufactured out of Golden clay” how an electric car works. An in- a machine that separates out all to not produce new amounts of
cost tax payers about $1,740,000 and found the clay to be “the best teresting fact is that electric cars elements except for carbon. The carbon, but to reuse what is al-
per year to provide directory ser- he has ever seen for this use.” were actually first produced in product looks like simple black ready available.

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Minds at Mines Tim
Spring break
Jacob Brudvig
two ¢ ents
Staff Writer

Young, free and powerful

This week, Minds at Mines sought out students’ plans for the fast-
approaching Spring Break.

“Well, after talking to some of my friends, we
will probably end up going to France. At this
point, the plan is that when we get to France,
we will spend two days there and then go to the
Netherlands for several days. After this we will go
to Spain for a few days and then head back.
It really is sounding to be a great summer
vacation.”
Mohameden Abouby
“I will probably go hang out with a lot of
my friends, go shooting, and just relax. I
don’t know how I will get to
relax seeing that I have se-
nior design to work on, but
somehow I will make it hap-
pen.”
Tim Weilert
Staff Writer
As a follow-up to last week’s
editorial on current events, I’m
dedicating this week’s column
to everyone’s favorite concept:
freedom. If events in Egypt have
taught us anything it is this: true
power lies within the wishes of
the people, many of those peo-
ple are our peers, and they have
a much greater appreciation for
freedom than we’ll ever be able to
understand.
(Former) Egyptian president
Hosni Mubarak bowed to the
power of the people on Friday
morning following over two weeks
of protest and a similar event in
neighboring Tunisia. The protes-
tors did not stage a bloody coup
(although the military did kill ~300
people), they achieved revolution
through non-violent means. Their
weapons were websites. While
Twitter and Facebook might be a
time-waster in the US, they have
been the tools of regime change
in the Middle East. However, the
true power of the people did not
lie in their cunning use of social
media; rather it was their goal that
displaced a dictator.
Freedom is an impressive
thing. In the course of history mil-
lions have sacrificed their lives for
freedom, honoring it above their
own well-being. Freedom, you
see, has weightier implications
than most Americans can com-
prehend. As someone who is four
generations out from emigration,
I am entirely comfortable with the
concept of freedom- a fact which
may lead to some apathy about
its true meaning.
Watching the Egyptian people
overcome fear to embrace free-
dom has had me thinking: what
does freedom actually mean?
How does it affect my life? How
will it affect the future? These are
all questions without quick an-
swers. If people half a world away,
who are my same age, are will-
ing to die for freedom shouldn’t
I at least consider how important
freedom actually is? Take some
time this week to stop and think.
Ask: What does freedom mean to
me?
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300 words will receive preference.

Have an opinion?
Anh Nguyen

“[My plans] were to go to Disneyland, but I’m

gonna end up spending some quality time with my
little brother whom I will be baby sitting. I may Write an editorial! We are always
catch some new movies that are coming out
with some friends, but other than that prob-
ably not much.”
looking to hear from our readers
Anna Ryazantseva
and would be happy to publish your
thoughts on pressing matters around
campus.
“Probably spend time with family most-
ly. Just relax and not do homework. I do
plan to start training for my 5v5 inter-mural
basketball game. I definitely want to
get in shape and trained for that so
that I can kick some butt! The only
You can also write a letter to the
other thing I will probably do is
some road biking. I really enjoy it.”
Derek Witte
editor to voice your opinion about The
Oredigger. We’re open to suggestions
and want to know your thoughts.
“Oh that’s a tough one. I guess try not to have
too much fun.... I definitely will be going hiking,
hanging out with friend, and a little bit of work.
I will not be doing homework no matter what!
Oh and I guess I will be having family coming in
from New Orleans so I will be taking them
all around Colorado. Of course we will
Send your opinions to oredig@mines.
go skiing, see 16th street mall, and all
that is Colorado.”
Emily Hixon
edu!
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Morals to your story

Shira Richman
Ethics Columnist

Dilemma

I need money. For a variety of reasons that will be boring for you to know: I need some. Bad. I know that sperm donation is an easy thing to do, not unpleasant from what my friends have told
me. It seems like a good way to earn some extra cash. So, I’ve been thinking about donating eggs. This process is supposed to be somewhat miserable, but much better money than the sperm
earn. I told my mom I was interested in doing it and she said something to the effect of, “Do you think your obligation to your offspring ends at fertilization? Your genetic code is your duty to preserve,
protect, and help to progress in life. That just sounds irresponsible to me.”

I hadn’t thought of it that way at all. I just thought it could bring me money and help some people who can’t have children to have some. What do you think? Would donating eggs be heroic or
ethically questionable?
Wasted Eggs

Responses to Dilemma

Everyone going to school understands the scarcity of funds. We all have to work hard to earn money. As a poor college student, the idea of donating sperm has crossed my mind a few
times. However, I agree with your mom about our obligation to our offspring. I believe that I have a duty to father and support my children. Beyond that, I want to know my children. I want
to play with them and laugh with them. I would miss out on all that if I were to donate sperm.

As for the heroism of giving other people the chance at parenthood, there are other alternatives. There are plenty of children in the United States and around the world that already do not
have parents. Adoption not only reduces the problems of overpopulation, poverty, and starvation, but also brings joy into the lives of everyone involved.

As for your dilemma, there are other options to earn money. Job hunting is not fun, but it pays off. There are always jobs, but you have to be willing to look for them, and be willing to do
whatever you can—even if that means taking a job below your current skill set. There is also something to be said about re-evaluating your spending habits—making smart decisions about
what you need versus what you want. Personally, I try to avoid “get rich quick” schemes, or fast-cash promotions. There’s always a catch. In the case of donating eggs, I think the catch
would be not knowing my children. That makes hard work now worth it to me.
Other Alternatives

From a strictly utilitarian point of view, the most obvious answer would appear to be that you should donate your eggs: you get the happiness of extra cash, and a family gets a child they
may not have been able to otherwise. Everyone’s happy! Your mother is wrong in saying that donating eggs would make you responsible for how they are used: once they are donated, they
are no longer your eggs. However, the ultimate decision here also depends on your personal pain tolerance; is the discomfort of the operation and the discomfort of your mother’s disap-
proval worth the comfort that the money provides? That’s only something you can answer, but utilitarianism makes a good argument for donating your eggs and being compensated for it.
All that said, I believe you should go for it.
Grant Walker

From a Kantian perspective, you should not sell your eggs. According to Kant, you must treat yourself and all of humanity with respect, and that includes not objectifying your body. By
selling your eggs, you are making yourself an object and as a means for profit, which is unethical. Kant believes that you do not own your own body, thus you cannot do whatever you want
with it. Also, even though you may make others happy by possibly helping them have a child, Kant would consider your action to be immoral because not only are you selling your eggs to
satisfy your own desires, but you are also satisfying somebody else’s desires, which is not a proper way to be using your body.
Bodies Are Not Owned By Us

Increase the happiness of the majority! I personally think it’s a great idea to donate your eggs for several reasons. It’d be a good thing to do because it will make more people happy than
upset. Yeah, your mother will be a little upset but she doesn’t have to know, right? If you don’t tell her that you donated your eggs, you wouldn’t necessarily be lying to her. You’ll simply be
withholding information, which will keep her from being upset. But think of the consequences. Think of how happy the couple using your egg to make a baby will be. The couple and you
will both benefit from this situation. A couple will have a new baby and you’ll get your much needed money. Everybody wins. 
Julie Thao

There’s no doubt that egg donation is good money, and if you’re up for the pain that the process involves, like the constant doctor’s visits, drugs, and minor surgery, then go for it. It’s your
body, and if you’re okay with donating eggs, there should be nothing stopping you. As far as what your mother is saying, yes, the baby will have your genetic code. But it will also have two
very loving and grateful parents. People only resort to in vitro fertilization in desperate situations, and the happiness that child would bring them is probably more than either you or I could
imagine. I find nothing wrong with egg donation, and honestly, I thank the people who do it, because I know they are making people’s dreams come true.
Ms. Needle-Phobic

Although you may be tight on cash right now, I do not agree with the decision to donate your eggs. Eggs should not be viewed as just an object, because they have the potential of being
human life, which is sacred. Even though you will not have any legal obligations to the egg or the future baby that may result, you still have a moral obligation since it is from your own DNA.
There are other ways of earning money than taking such a drastic step such as doing odd-end jobs for some extra cash or even donating plasma. Life is delicate and should be treated as
such, so knowing what will be done with the egg and taking responsibility for it is the right thing to do.
DNA Obligations

Even though this seems like a reasonably selfless way to get money, there is a conflict of morality. You might be getting paid for your eggs but the situation in which you are choosing
to donate, makes it seem rather selfish and wrong. You do have an obligation to your eggs and “selling” them conflicts with your responsibility. Each egg is a potential child that will always
contain some part of you, whether you want it or not. That child’s future happiness is in your hands and your decisions now will impact that life forever. If you choose to donate eggs and
give up the rights to your children, then it needs to be a selfless act based on knowing that they are going to someone more deserving and gifted. I recommend you seek a job rather than
selling irreplaceable parts.
No Price on Life

If you are willing to go through the process I feel that it is a good thing. There are lots of couples out there that cannot have children the traditional way. One thing I would suggest is to
check out the company collecting the eggs and make sure that they screen the people looking for eggs because it would be important to me that my genes get passed to a good family.
Ray Puckett

Next Week’s Dilemma

I work for a small engineering firm in the Golden area and I have run into an ethical dilemma. I work as an intern and I am striving for a full time position at the firm when I graduate in May.
I am currently assigned to work with a co-worker on a project that requires significant amounts of experimentation and report writing. The co-worker has been with the firm for several years
and he is in a position to influence the owner about whether or not to hire me in May.

The dilemma is due to the fact that he does almost nothing but surf the internet during work! There is very little supervision from the owner and because I am still getting all of the work
done he does not ask any questions. I feel compelled to talk to the owner about the co-workers work ethic, but I do not want to disrupt my future career possibilities. If I do not talk to the
owner about the issue, however, I may be at risk of losing my job due to the fact that I am consciously allowing a co-worker to get nothing done during company time. What do you think I
should do?
Accomplice or Informant

We would love to know what you think Accomplice or Informant should do and the reasons that make you think so.

Do you have an ethical dilemma in your personal, academic, or professional life? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Send your ethical dilemmas and responses to Accomplice or
Informant to: srichman@mines.edu by midnight on Friday, February 18th.

Be sure to let me know if you want your name printed or not and if you have a preferred nickname what it is. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Shadows “following us”
say scientists
Janeen Neri
Paranoid Scientist
Researchers in Boulder made a
startling discovery last week. “Shad-
ows,” the oddly shaped patches
of darkness commonly seen near
people and buildings, possess a
rudimentary form of vision and tend
to follow people around. “This is ab-
solutely groundbreaking,” said lead
scientist Raphael Mechoulam, “We
finally have proof of something that
people have suspected for millen-
nia.”
It is unclear what shadows seek
to gain by clinging to humans,
though Mechoulam speculated that
they might be extremely photosensi-
tive. “When we were trying to isolate
the shadows,” he said, “we found
that they had a strong aversion to
light, and would cower behind the
nearest available object in order to
avoid it. It’s really amazing, actu-
ally, how superb they are at evading
light. Measurements indicate that
not only do they hide at an angle
precisely opposite to the light source
-- indicating advanced innate trigo-
nometric skills -- but they also have
some kind of natural shielding that
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further diminishes the amount of ra-
diant energy hitting their surface.”
Other labs are already contest-
ing Mechoulam’s claims. A team led
by Berkeley’s Albert Hofmann claim
that shadows are, in fact, the ab-
sence of light. Said Hofmann, “We
isolated light back in ‘89, and it turns
out to be composed of small, flying,
phosphorescent fungi. These fungi
are motile and have a highly devel-
oped eusocial structure, forming
hives in energy sources such as light
bulbs and stars. Some subspecies
of light breed at regular intervals,
while others are reproducing more
or less continuously. Regardless of
type, newborn lightlings stream out
of the hive in large swarms, seeking
a home in which to pupate.”
The lightlings, Hofmann ex-
plained, sample possible nesting
areas by touch, and appear to have
“an unknown criterion” for deciding
where to settle. “They often fly from
place to place for a while before
sticking somewhere,” he said. How-
ever, they also have a very regular
flight pattern, Hofmann explained,
and this can prevent them from
reaching certain areas, or ‘shadows.’
“If something stands directly in their
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Sudoku
path,” he said, “usually they’ll all get
stuck to the surface of the protrud-
ing object. They don’t seem to want
to fly around things very much.” The
pupal stage can last anywhere from
minutes to eons, and, if successful,
will end in a reproductive frenzy that
forms another hive.
Mechoulam seemed unper-
turbed by the competing theory.
“It’s still possible that the Berkeley
team is correct,” Mechoulam said,
“and that we are right too. I suspect
that if Hofmann’s light creatures do
exist, they are the natural predators
of shadows. When a spotlight is di-
rected toward a shadow, it dims or
disappears. Thus, it would not be
surprising that shadows try to hide
in places that light swarms are phys-
ically incapable of reaching.”
On a lighter note, Mechoulam
pointed out that shadows make very
easygoing, low-maintenance pets. “I
would definitely recommend shad-
ows to college students,” he said,
“all they need to live in is a sturdy,
closed box. Shadow organisms are
not well understood yet, but they
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seem to form their own ecosystem
when confined and do not need to
be fed.”