Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Mosy Ship Students Don't Drink and Drive

So I don't know what to think about all the flyers that have been up around campus that say "Most Shippensburg Students Don't Drink and Drive". I think it is a really good idea creating awareness of drinking and driving and trying to prevent it, but at the bottom, they also put 75% of students say they don't drink and drive. This is quite different than "have you ever drank and driven a vehicle". It implies the 25% of our campus population has no problem with drinking and driving.
And where did they get these statistics and how many students were interviewed? I know I wasn't...
Lets do the math:
///Shippensburg Undergraduate Students = 6,621 (byw, I am excluding Graduate Students, although, they should be the focus of D.U.I. because pretty much all of them are over 21yrs of age opposed to Undergraduates who are probably (7/20 or 30%) over 21.... although anyone can drink and drive.

25% of 6,621 students = 1,656 who drink and drive (excluding Graduates and Townspeople)
For a town this small... I think this is a large number! and it's a little scary! Does anyone have an opinion or agree?
Ps. So I've noticed I've been really into states and figures lately. Probably because we've been going over them in my math and Research Methods classes, but it's weird. It's not that exciting, but I enjoy it.
For example...

I added a self updating graph of distances/average mph of all my outdoor bike rides to my cycling log. (the totals of the weeks rides are also included... no, I don't go out for a 70mile ride weekly) This is for a week of September and all of October so far...

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

New Wheels!!!

So, I just realized, I haven't posted any new pic.'s of my new wheels...
Neuvation R28 Aero4. (Neuvation)

They look pretty sweet. Sorry, I don't have a review for them yet. I was only out twice on them, for a total of less than 30 miles, so I haven't really been able to get a true feel for them though. For those few miles though, they felt GREAT! G-R-E-A-T! I am really excited to get out (when it heats up) and "break them in". They feel really strong, a lot stronger than my old Alex R500 wheelset. And I really want to see how well the Aero spokes work... more. to. come.

music and such...

So the other day I was browsing my music and I found I have over 12G of music on my hard drive. The strange thing is... I rarely rarely find an entire album I enjoy, so when I finally do, I feel I need to share it (with whoever may stumble across this blog).

Lately, I have been listening to Angels and Airwaves a LOT! Especially their album, I-Empire. Their sound is different, still rock though, but I really like their stuff... for lack of a better word. I'm usually not a fan of lyrics that don't make any sense, but the main lyrics of their song are really good and do make some sense (although overall, I don't understand their whole album). I also like them to because you can tell it is the lead singer from Blink 182, but they have a totally different sound.

Other new music that I found recently and have been listening to and would recommend are:

(Alternative Rock)
On Letting Go - by: Circa Survive
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends - by: Coldplay
"You Are The One" & "Le Disco" - by: Shiny Toy Guns
(Hip Hop)
Year Of The Gentleman - by: Ne-Yo
"Whatever You Like" & "Live Your Life" - by: T.I. (slowly becoming my new fav. rap songs)
"Right Now (Na Na Na)" - by: Akon

Sunday, November 9, 2008

I want...

Although I'm not a big fan of Bianchi bikes (although they get great reviews) (I think it may be the colors) but anyways... I want this Cyclocross Bike!


Now this would be "livin' the dream!" but at $7474.99 Retail price... it is going to continue being a dream! But this summer, (fund permitting), I'm going to try to build a Cyclocoss bike for under $400. Should Be Fun!

I'm a "Blogger"???

So yea, I decided to write a blog. I think, the label "blogger" has an awkward/weird reputation... but I have read a few and found some cool things.

Also, as awesome as Facebook is, there is only so much you can do. I love looking at pictures and talking to old and new friends, but you can't really rant or write a lot. This is a good outlet.

So yea, I'm sitting in my room, 2:00am, listening to some Coldplay, after a crazy Marching Band Day! and tomorrow will be fun as well with Brass Ensemble and KKY! Now, holy crap. Of all times, our neighbors decide to come back and blast loud rap music and yell! Nicccce.