The Play's the Thing

Apparently the play is the thing this week. The English department has been here by storm, sometimes two classes to a room, to watch scenes from Hamlet. There was a celebratory air to the room (and not too much fresh air) when two classes met together in F format to watch the play in preparation for analysing it carefully after the Thanksgiving break.

Classes end Friday for the week, and then they resume November 27. Judging by the constant traffic down here, I think the quote I heard yesterday that this is "the busiest week of the term" is probably true.

Internet Services

If you have not yet read The World is Flat, by Thomas L. Friedman, you may be surprised by this NY Times article describing how, in addition to business services, the Internet is now providing personal services, like math tutoring. The article also describes a service provider whom you can ask to do personal tasks, like making reservations, buying gifts, and so forth. A $50 fee/month gets you 49 tasks. Sign me up.