Day 267: The Standard College Picture

 

September 24th, 2011Eventually a standard picture of college would be featured into my blog: in this case a picture of a beer pong table. In the morning I chilled at home, getting a surprise visit from Adam & Jessica (invited over by Henry and Sid). The four of us ultimately decided to play a game of Catan, where Adam somehow dominated even though he was a virgin at the game. After they left, Geetha came over and we watched none other than half an episode of 24, and then Source Code. It was a good movie, but because of my terrible laptop it kept stopping and freezing at random parts during the movie. Sad Times. Afterwards it was Tyler’s party where he invited a bunch of strangers I didn’t even know. Hence I ended the night just hanging out with Geetha and accidentally throwing up outside of the bathroom. My poor lasagna. 🙁

The Judiciary Act of 1789 is passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. That day, President Washington nominated John Jay to preside as chief justice, and John Rutledge, William Cushing, John Blair, Robert Harrison, and James Wilson to be associate justices. On September 26, all six appointments were confirmed by the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Supreme Court was established by Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution granted the Supreme Court ultimate jurisdiction over all laws, especially those in which their constitutionality was at issue. The high court was also designated to oversee cases concerning treaties of the United States, foreign diplomats, admiralty practice, and maritime jurisdiction. On February 1, 1790, the first session of the U.S. Supreme Court was held in New York City’s Royal Exchange Building. TOO BAD THE SUPREME COURT IS TOO POWERFUL NOW.

Texas Congressman Ron Paul has gained ground in the latest polling to come out New Hampshire, which will be the first state to hold its primary in the Republican race. According to the new Suffolk University/7News poll released last Wednesday, Paul places second with 14-percent, a solid four points above his closest competitor, former ambassador John Huntsman. Far ahead of the pack is Mitt Romney with 41-percent. The former Massachussets governor has improved his position by 5 points since June. YEEE RON PAUL 2012!

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