(Random) College Musings.

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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:41:51 -0400

"Grape… Soda… Banked?"

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:56:32 -0400

“Grape… Soda… Banked?”

- Senor Cardgage - A Series of Non Sequiturs #3

First place. The Yanks, coming off their eigth victory in a...

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:36:34 -0400

First place.

The Yanks, coming off their eigth victory in a row, have been on a post-All Star break tear. You can find more Yankee coverage here.

"I’m very sorry, ma’am, but could you help an old denominator, like me, gather his..."

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:32:03 -0400

“I’m very sorry, ma’am, but could you help an old denominator, like me, gather his spectacles?”

- Senor Cardage - A Series of Non Sequiturs #2

hi·a·tus |hī-ˈā-təs|; noun : a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process. “(Random)...

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:21:56 -0400

hi·a·tus |hī-ˈā-təs|; noun

: a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

“(Random) College Musings is, for one reason or another, on a short hiatus.”

"Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground?..."

Thu, 28 May 2009 17:42:44 -0400

“Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?”

- George Washington, “Farewell Address”

1796

The Decemberists - “16 Military...

Wed, 27 May 2009 16:57:07 -0400

The Decemberists - “16 Military Wives”

2005

Interestingly, this is the first ever music video released by a band exclusively via BitTorrent.

Grand Canyon Skywalk (click to enlarge) This incredible feat of...

Tue, 26 May 2009 07:15:34 -0400

Grand Canyon Skywalk

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This incredible feat of human engineering, which opened to the public in 2007, provides visitors to the Grand Canyon with an unprecedented perspective of the massive gorge. At a price of over $31 million, the horseshoe-shaped catwalk is capable of supporting 800 visitors at once (only 120 are permitted at a time for safety), withstanding 100 MPH winds, and surviving earthquakes measuring up to 8.0 on the Richter scale.

The Skywalk extends out into the air almost 4,000 feet above the canyon floor. For reference, see the below diagram.

This I Believe

Mon, 25 May 2009 03:44:24 -0400

This I Believe:

I’m not sure how I never knew this existed, but I am hooked.

"Dump tell no mandy, it’s just a land mower turned bankways! If you help me buy it, I’ll..."

Sun, 24 May 2009 01:00:17 -0400

“Dump tell no mandy, it’s just a land mower turned bankways! If you help me buy it, I’ll cut you in!”

- Senor Cardgage - A Series of Non Sequiturs #1

“Pillars of Creation,” taken by Jeff Hester and Paul...

Sat, 23 May 2009 15:40:15 -0400

“Pillars of Creation,” taken by Jeff Hester and Paul Scowen with the Hubble Space Telescope.

1995

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“Happy Birthday, SETI@home” A selection from...

Fri, 22 May 2009 18:50:00 -0400

“Happy Birthday, SETI@home”

A selection from NPR’s Science Friday, hosted by Ira Flatow.

The rest of the program, which airs every Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM EST, can be found here.

Miscommunication at Bushwood

Thu, 21 May 2009 23:10:00 -0400

Sandy MacReedy: I want you to kill every gopher on the course.
Carl Spackler: Correct me if I'm wrong, Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key.
Sandy MacReedy: Gophers! You great git! Not golfers! The little brown furry rodents!
Carl Spackler: We can do that. We don't even have to have a reason.

Was Lincoln already dying?

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:23:08 -0400

Was Lincoln already dying?:

A potentially ground-breaking DNA test could she new light on the nation’s greatest president and his infamous assassination.

From Garfield minus Garfield.

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 -0400

From Garfield minus Garfield.

Summer Passage. (click to enlarge)

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:22:37 -0400

Summer Passage.

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Homestarrunner - “Senor Mortgage” 2004 This...

Mon, 18 May 2009 03:26:40 -0400

Homestarrunner - “Senor Mortgage”

2004

This cartoon is near 100% responsible for my current speech patterns. It is also the inspiration for a new segment that will be appearing soon—”A Series of Non Sequiturs.”

From Cyanide and Happiness. (click to enlarge)

Sun, 17 May 2009 03:30:20 -0400

From Cyanide and Happiness.

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Abbott and Costello - “Who’s On First?” 1945 A...

Sat, 16 May 2009 15:55:00 -0400

Abbott and Costello - “Who’s On First?”

1945

A classic comedy routine about baseball recorded for the film, “The Naughty Nineties .”