Monthly Archives: May 2010

Things I'm reading ed. 100531

Posted on May 31, 2010 by hermyt

Happy(?) Memorial Day, everybody. Lots of long articles worth reading this time, but you’ve got the rest of the night off, right? Big news is the BP Oil Spill and the failure of Top Kill. Will the leak ever end? … Continue reading →

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Lord Stanley's Cup: Chicago vs. Philadelphia

Posted on May 29, 2010 by hermyt

*edit* Added category for “large buildings” The sports analysts have weighed in on the Blackhawks vs Philadelphia matchup for the Stanley Cup Finals, and the general consensus seems to be that while Philadelphia will have a punchers’ chance, Chicago will … Continue reading →

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PSA: 05.28.10 – Friday Night, 7pm: Catatonics a Capella + SPG Improv!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by hermyt

For those of you who like to watch me make a fool of myself, I will be performing in an improv show this friday.   The Catatonics (grad student a cappella singers) and SPG (grad student improv comedy) are combining … Continue reading →

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What I'm reading ed. 100523

Posted on May 23, 2010 by hermyt

The BP Disaster is mindboggling. Also in the news: Britain’s elections, the Iran nuclear non-deal and sanctions, Greece, Elena Kagan, Thailand, FinReg, Carbon cap ‘n trade, Rand Paul, Arizona’s Illegal Immigration Law. The Top 5: The 2020 projected US budget … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: Arlington National Cemetary

Posted on May 21, 2010 by hermyt

If you asked me to list my top three experiences from my recent trip to DC (not including friends), I would say Capitol Hill, Ray’s Hellburger, and Arlington National Cemetary. I’ll try to write about all three at some point, … Continue reading →

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PSA 05.23.10 Sunday Swing Dance with the NU Jazz Band

Posted on May 19, 2010 by hermyt

This Sunday is the last swing dance of the school year!   The NU Community Jazz Bands will be playing for us and it will be a boppin’ good time. We expect a great turnout, so this is a good … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: District of Columbia

Posted on May 10, 2010 by hermyt

Ever wonder what you can do with 5 days, 1 carry-on, a good pair of walking shoes, and a bunch of good friends in DC? I didn’t. But it turns out you can do a whole freaking lot.   Huge … Continue reading →

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What I'm reading ed. 100509

Posted on May 9, 2010 by hermyt

Wow, light post, considering that it’s been a month. Maybe I _am_ slowly breaking the death-grip of RSS. Unfortunately, for you, that means links will be far less timely. It was hard picking a top 5 6 this time, but … Continue reading →

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