diff --git a/events.xml b/events.xml
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+++ b/events.xml
@@ -10,11 +10,6 @@
 		This talk will include an introduction to the area, history, and some basic techniques for hiding information
 		and detecting hidden data.  There will be an overview of some of the mathematics involved.
 	</short>
-	<abstract>
-		As part of the CSC member talks series, Yomna Nasser will be presenting an introduction to steganography.
-		This talk will include an introduction to the area, history, and some basic techniques for hiding information
-		and detecting hidden data.  There will be an overview of some of the mathematics involved.
-	</abstract>
 </eventitem>
 
 <eventitem date="2011-07-15" time="7 PM" room="Comfy Lounge" title="Code Party 3">
@@ -26,14 +21,6 @@
 
 		More details to follow!
 	</short>
-	<abstract>Our third and final code party of the term! As usual, there will be 
-		code, code, and more code. Plus energy drinks.
-
-		The theme for this code party is Open Source Collaboration. We encourage
-		everybody to come out and participate in some open source projects.
-
-		More details to follow!
-	</abstract>
 </eventitem>
 <eventitem date="2011-07-09" time="4 PM to 10PM" room="Columbia Lake Firepit"
 	title="CSC Goes Outside">
@@ -49,18 +36,6 @@
 			with marshmallows and hotdogs.  We plan to be there until 10PM, but
 			of course you're welcome to come for any subinterval.  </p>
 	</short> 
-	<abstract> <p> Do you like going outside?  Are you
-			vitamin-D deficient from being in the MC too long?  Do you think
-			marshmallows, hotdogs, and fire are a delicious combination?  </p>
-
-		<p> If so, you should join us as the CSC is going outside!  </p>
-
-		<p> Around 4PM, we're going to Columbia Lake for some outdoor fun.
-			We'll have Frisbees, kites, snacks, and some drinks.  We'll be
-			sticking around until dusk, when we're going to have a campfire
-			with marshmallows and hotdogs.  We plan to be there until 10PM, but
-			of course you're welcome to come for any subinterval.  </p>
-	</abstract>
 </eventitem>
 <eventitem date="2011-07-04" time="1:30 PM" room="MC 5158" title="Our Troubles with Linux and Why You Should Care">
 	<short>
@@ -118,17 +93,6 @@
 			Snacks will be provided.
 		</p>
 	</short>
-	<abstract>
-		<p>
-			The second Code Party of the term takes place this Friday!  Come hack on some code,
-			solve some puzzles, and have some fun. The event starts in the evening and will run
-			all night.  You can show up for any portion of it.  You should bring a laptop, and
-			probably have something in mind to work on, though you're welcome with neither.
-		</p>
-		<p>
-			Snacks will be provided.
-		</p>
-	</abstract>
 </eventitem>
 <eventitem date="2011-06-14" time="4:30 PM" room="MC 2054" title="Taming Software Bloat with AdaptableGIMP">
 	<short>