View Full Version : The "Anything" Quiz 2
Freddy Schurr
07-01-2007, 22:32
The Anything Quiz is a quiz where basically "anything is a question". It could be a political question, an entertainment question, a math question, a sports question, a certain flower question, it could BE ANYTHING! You got to be the first person to response to get points.
For season 2 of the "Anything" Quiz there are NEW RULES!
Rules
1. Scoring System!
75 points to the 1st person to answer
50 points to the 2nd person to answer
25 points to everyone else that answers the question.
2. Only one question per week!
3. Scores from The Anything Quiz 1 will continue into Season 2
Let's Begin!
No. 123
What do you think of the 2007 F.I.R.S.T game?
Michelle Celio
07-01-2007, 22:44
No. 123
What do you think of the 2007 F.I.R.S.T game?
It's ok. It reminds me too much of 1997. But I do like how the rack moves and how the bonus points are scored.
trilogism
07-01-2007, 22:49
Crazy fun!
Noah Kleinberg
07-01-2007, 23:04
No. 123
What do you think of the 2007 F.I.R.S.T game?
It'll be fun, but hard for non-FIRST spectators to understand.
Breathtaking. In the moment. A strategist's heaven.
I rather like it. The Rack provides a great challenge with the spider legs moving around.
I'm still in shock. But it will be interesting to see the solutions!
<...Freddy, I think you should start us all with fresh scores for the new season...>
Freddy Schurr
14-01-2007, 14:38
Scores as of Dec 14, 2006
Michelle Celio 75
trilogism 50
Noah Kleinberg 25
dhoizner 25
Hiteak 25
mocat1530 25
New Rule
Answers to questions must be 3 to 7 sentences.
No. 2
If you could be on any other team in FIRST for season, who would it be and why?
I would want to be on Team 395, 2Train Robotics.
Michelle Celio
14-01-2007, 14:40
Answers to questions must be 3 to 7 sentences.
No. 2
If you could be on any other team in FIRST for season, who would it be and why?
I would want to be on Team 395, 2Train Robotics.
I wouldn't want to be on any team for the FIRST season. Yes all of the other teams are great, but I wouldn't want to have to rebuild the bonds that I have with my team. If the students don't get along how do you expect them to work together? Maybe I'm looking at it a little too seriously but that's just my opinion. But if I had to absolutely choose..I'd pick 229 because I really want to go to Clarkson University.
I would love to be on 1511. I have worked with mentors and students there, it I have made tons of friends. Every FIRST event I've been to, I've met more and more people from them. They really work hard each year to build the robot and their flare team has tons of energy. They do tons around the community at the same time, and I would love to be part of that force.
As a parent of Team 1511, Thanks Dan!
My choice would be one of the Delphi sponsored teams. I work for Delphi, and we don't sponsor any teams in this area, but I've watched and rooted for the Delphi teams for years! My favorites are 47, of course, and the TecknoKats of Kokomo (Team 45).
Jeff 801
14-01-2007, 22:16
FRC 1368 because the have a good arm built
Charger_07
21-01-2007, 18:47
I wouldn't want to be on another team. Although our team isn't great almost everyone gets along. Us seniors as well as some juniors are all in the same classes together, so we all understand eachother and have created a good atmosphere in our robotics class. I wouldn't want to have to try and recreate that atmosphere.
Freddy Schurr
21-01-2007, 22:08
No. 3
What is your favorite regional and why?
Michelle Celio
21-01-2007, 22:12
I have to go with my own regional (Florida Regional) because, I've never been to anyother one. Sure it has some downsides like how on Friday last year we had no power in the outdoor pits. But it has its fun time, I got to see all the Florida FIRST people that I've met though Chief Delphi, and you get to see some cool robots like 233. We also every year have teams from Puerto Rico attend our regional which is cool because not all of their students speak English.
Dan Petrovic
21-01-2007, 22:12
Out of regionals I've been to:
Probably the Buckeye regional in 2005. Simply because it was our first time there and everyone seemed to love us. Also, we have an incredible that spawned a new, unofficial motto for our team. "Go For Four!"
It relates to the four tetras we attempted to score at once after consistantly being able to score 3 at once.
Our coach denies the fact that the whole thing happened, yet it's wasn't a bad thing. It was a great thing. I just remember one of our pit mentors getting up saying "Well.. we've got work to do *laughs*"
Not to mention the fact that the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is a perfect place to kill some time.
FLR for me. It was where I first discovered FIRST. The energy and passion that I saw there was so amazing that I was able to convince my school to start a team. There is tons of room to dance and meet others there and you can get really close up to the field to watch the matches. It just happens to be about 10 minutes away from my home too, so I'm sure that adds into to it.
I'm a fan of GTR (Greater Totonto Regional) because of its hugeness! It draws so many teams, and really steps up the level of competition. And yet it offers some of the greatest opportunities for gracious professionalism. And its fun to be able to say you went to a foreign country for your FIRST Competition.
Charger_07
22-01-2007, 19:32
My favorite regional is the lonestar regional in Houston. Last year it was a lot of fun. We stayed in a ghetto motel where i thought we were gonna be murdered. The best part was finishing way at the bottom after qualifying and then being chosen to join one of the top 8 teams. Our alliance finished in 2nd place, the alliance would have won but our robot threw a chain.
Jeff 801
23-01-2007, 22:38
Florida regional
Because thats the only one I've been to
Freddy Schurr
24-01-2007, 23:40
Florida regional
Because thats the only one I've been to
New Rule
Answers to questions must be 3 to 7 sentences.
Freddy Schurr
30-01-2007, 08:15
No. 4
What is your favorite movie and why?
Charger_07
30-01-2007, 08:46
My favorite move would have to be supertroopers. The movie is so hilarious. It has a ton of quotes that stick in your mind. It is just one of those movies that is so funny you will laugh til it hurts.
Goodwill Hunting tops my list of outstanding movies. In addition to a stellar cast including Robin Williams and Minnie Driver, it showcased the brilliance of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Although these actors, Mr. Affleck in particular, are not normally regarded as Hollywood's best and brightest, this script was phenomenal. I'm still waiting on the sequel - Goodwill Hunting II: Hunting Season.
I have way too many favorites to pick just one!!! But I'll give a nod to an old favorite "Matilda" It's the one based on a Roald Dahl book (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the BFG, James and the Giant Peach and many more) about a little girl who is a total misfit in her family, but learns that she has special powers. I never turn down a chance to watch it!
My favorite movie would have to be the lord of the rings: the two towers. they had sweet graphics during the movie. they stayed with the plot line really well. it was also very successful in keeping everybody on the edge of their seats.
raymaniac
30-01-2007, 15:25
Space Balls is probably my favorite movie. It is great, and all the spoofs of other movies make it even better. I laughed through most of the movie.
Jeff 801
31-01-2007, 19:43
Back to the Future 2 because it is a good movie. next it is also funny. And last it keeps me watching.
Very hard to pick a favorite movie, I have tons of them. I would have to say it would be Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Its just overall funny, and the jokes have lasted so long in pop culture. Its hard for me to go a day without making a quote from it. I actually have the script on my pda so that whenever I have spar time, then I will actually read the script for fun
Freddy Schurr
04-02-2007, 20:55
No.5
Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Michelle Celio
04-02-2007, 20:56
No.5
Who is your favorite actor/actress?
My favorite actor is Jim Carey. I love comedy films and his always seem to keep my attention. I tend to watch his movies over and over again until their not funny anymore, and then wait a long period of time and they're funny again, or maybe I'm just weird.
I really like to watch Tom Hanks. I am in love with the Polar Express. I also liked him in Castaway, that movie makes me cry all of the time!
Easily Gene Wilder. He is just so funny in all the movies I've seen him in, especially the Mel Brooks movies. "My name is Jim, but most people call me...Jim". He just has this great sense of humor all together and can actually sing. He hair also reminds me of what my hair is becoming, so it adds on to how much I like him.
Charger_07
04-02-2007, 23:43
Will Ferrell is my favorite actor. I dont see how you could not like him. He is always hilarious. Saturday Night Live sucks without him.
p.s. can you show the current scores? thanks
Freddy Schurr
10-02-2007, 01:31
Scores as Feb 10,2007
Michelle Celio 300
Charger 07 150
Hiteak 150
mocat1530 100
KelliV 75
Boiler 50
Trilogism 50
InfernoX14 50
Noah Kleinberg 25
dhoizner 25
Merlin 25
ray maniac 25
Jeff 888 25
No. 6
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why?
Charger_07
10-02-2007, 01:35
If i could change one thing i would stop all of the wars and feuds. These wars are pointless and are resulting in so many unneccesary deaths. I just want to see what it would be like if everyone got along instead of shooting or blowing up each other.
I would add in a ton more of FIRST teams in the world. With more teams will bring more students into science and engineering, which would eventually lead to greater and newer technologies. Newer technologies could eventually solve some of the world's worst problems and make life easier.
I would put limits on deep-sea fishing. In turn, I would find a way to farm large saltwater fish to make them a replenishing food source. It has been argued that the large saltwater gamefish have declined by 90% due to human overfishing. It would truly be a tragedy to lose these beautiful, magnificent creatures like so many buffalo.
Jeff 801
15-02-2007, 14:31
I would change the amount of money it cost to enter the FRC ring. One reason is I want my middle school to have a team. And also the amount of fund rasing is outragious.
I wouldn't change anything specifically FIRST-related, though it is an AMAZING organization. I think the much bigger problem is student apathy (and apathy, in general.) I would make it such that everyone would care enough to make the most of their life through education, though not specifically FIRST. Granted, FIRST would most likely experience a boost due to that change, but the more important thing is the change itself. If everyone actually cared about what was going on around them (no matter what was actually going on around them) we wouldn't see so many of the problems we do see.
Freddy Schurr
20-02-2007, 10:46
No. 7
What does your robot do?
Edit: What does your robot intend to do?
1529's 2007 FRC entry, Lollipop, will have the ability to score ringers on any level of the rack. It can also pick up ringers that are lying flat on the ground, as well as any that are fed through the chute. A four-foot, 110 lb robot, Lollipop will be a liftee rather than a lifter. Its robust design also allows the drivers to adapt to a defensive style, if the game situation requires. The team believes the manipulator, after which the robot was named, is truly a one-of-a-kind device, the likes of which you will see on no other competitor this season.
Our robot uses a sissor lift with measured levels. You can turn a rotary switch to go between levels for all the heights. Our robot also has a ramp that can hold 1 robot, maybe with another robot on top of that robot. Our claw works with the inner diameter of the tubes and opens to that 3 pich points hold the tube in place. It should all work by the end of tonight.
Charger_07
20-02-2007, 16:54
Leviathan is 5 feet around 105 lbs and can reach all the spider legs. We used pneumatics to lift the arm and to open and close both of our hands. We plan on going out there and trying to score as much as possible and we can get up a ramp if we need to.
Jeff 801
20-02-2007, 18:08
our robot is 4 feet tall and puts ringers on all levels. Also it has a ramp for each alliance partner. Last it stays under weight.
Freddy Schurr
08-03-2007, 00:09
The Anything Quiz 2 is taking a break for the regional competition season. He will be returning with all new questions on April 1, 2007.
Good luck!
raymaniac
08-03-2007, 17:11
The Anything Quiz 2 is taking a break for the regional competition season. He will be returning with all new questions on April 1, 2007.
April Fool's day...
Any significance?
Freddy Schurr
31-03-2007, 23:18
No 8
How did your team do this regional season?
They did amazingly! They won the Chairman's award at FLR. The Robot needed some work at FLR but finished seeded 5th at Boston, where they won the Spirit award! Atlanta Bound!!!
My team placed 33 out of 35 at the Finger Lakes Regional. WE won the imagery award for our Alice in Wonderland theme. The team did not get picked by any alliances, but we all had a great time, and were glad that our team could make it.
whytheheckme
01-04-2007, 09:26
My team won the Rookie All-Star and the Highest rookie seed at BAE in NH. We made it to the quarter finals there after placing mid 20s (I think?)
We won the Website award at UTC in CT, and seeded 14th (I think?)
Yay!
Jacob
Charger_07
01-04-2007, 16:32
Team 932 Leviathan finished 11th after qualifying and ended up becoming the #8 alliance at the Inaugural Greater Kansas City Regional. Our robot Leviathan had some issues with the bearing that knocked us out. But we won the Engineering Inspiration Award so now we are going to ATL!!!
Jeff 801
03-04-2007, 17:14
We got 6th at Florida. We were 22nd I think at Palmetto. So over all I would say we did well.
Freddy Schurr
07-04-2007, 15:59
Who do you think is going to win at the Championship Event?
Michelle Celio
07-04-2007, 16:01
Who do you think is going to win at the Championship Event?
I don't think it matters who wins the championship, every team is a good team. In the end, we all come out winners due to the experiences that we get at the championship. So, I think it will be us, the students who will win the championship. :)
I have no clue who will win the Championship. I hope all of the teams that my friends are on do good. Personally, I would love to see the teams from the Fingerlakes regional do really well.
Jeff 801
07-04-2007, 18:33
I have no idea who will win. But I will congratulate who ever wins. but as Woodie would say its not about robots its about people.
Freddy Schurr
17-04-2007, 09:17
What was your favorite aspect of the Championship Event?
Just being there was my favorite part. I was invited by team 1511 to join them there. I made tons of new friends and got to meet some for the first time in person. The web hug had to be my favorite overall part of the Championship event and getting to hang out with people i haven't seen in awhile.
Well...since I watched it on the web only - my favorite part is seeing the robots in action and the total craziness in the stands and knowing that no matter where the teams are from, they are all willing to work together! I love watching the awards ceremony and hearing of the great successes and knowing that for every winner there was so many almosts. And I love how fired up yet exhausted the students come back home (I guess that applies to the mentors too.)
Jeff 801
21-04-2007, 21:21
Well i also watched by web cast so I would say that the bots in action. Also the way that the teams worked together. and last how a team from the area that i live in won 2nd.
Freddy Schurr
22-04-2007, 01:14
No.11
What items will be in the house of the future?
A lot of robots. ;)
The house of the future will most likely have anything it takes to make a seamless transition from the world of work to the world of home. A trend we currently see is the integration of information technology into common appliances -- refrigerators with TV's and computers. I foresee that trend leading to the introduction of things that allow you to receive and send information at any time in any location in said house.
I believe that there would be robot butlers or robots to do every other task. Super computers would be in all the rooms and would take up very little space. Every book ever published would be on a single disk and on another disc would be every movie and tv show in existence. Hopefully by then we would all have segways too or what ever Dean has cooking up next.
Jeff 801
22-04-2007, 14:16
The house would have a refrigerator in the armrest of all the chairs. also a self cleaning floor. A super computer in every room. and Last a place to store and charge your segway.
P.S. can you post the new scores
The house of the future will be drastically different from the house of the present. It will feature technological advances unforeseen by humans. As an ever-changing, ever-adapting species, the lodgings will change as well.
That being said, I believe the house of the future will contain coffee cups, armchairs, and writing instruments.
raymaniac
23-04-2007, 15:53
Everything will use either solar, wind, water, or some other renewable and environmentally friendly energy source. There wont be any cell phones or iPods sitting around because that stuff will all be chips implanted into your brain. And the segways will fly.
Freddy Schurr
25-04-2007, 08:01
Side Note:
I will have the new scores up in a week or so.
Good Luck
Freddy Schurr
29-04-2007, 12:02
No.12
If you were on GDC, what would be the 2008 game?
Dan Petrovic
29-04-2007, 12:05
Not a water game.
I would make something with some sort of cube that you would manipulate to build a ramp or stairs to go up. There would also be balls at the same time that you could fill in the cubes for ether alliance sides. Some sort of bonus would be given for the height of how far the robot is from the ground on the ramp.
Cooley744
29-04-2007, 14:56
A game in which your robot had to make music. Drums, or w/ the help of air compressors wood wind instruments. I guess compressors would be used for the brass too. That would be really cool to see a robot play the guitar. (there already are player pianos)
Jeff 801
29-04-2007, 15:36
I would make a 20 foot tall hanging bar. As well a square game peice. and last the robot could weigh 200lb
Freddy Schurr
06-05-2007, 13:26
No.13
What is your favorite regional?
Side not:
The news scores will be up before the Wednesday.
Michelle Celio
06-05-2007, 13:41
No.13
What is your favorite regional?
Side not:
The news scores will be up before the Wednesday.
Seeing as that I've only been to one regional, I'm going to have to stick with home base and say Florida. 1065 is looking at attending a different regional next year and I might just tag along so that could always change. I've always been a fan of Waterloo.
Jeff 801
06-05-2007, 15:03
Florida because it had nicer people than any other i have been to. Also next year it will have two fields. And last it is closest to my home.
Finger Lakes is my favorite. It feels like a family reunion to me when being there. I get to see my FIRST family there and get to hang around with them for most of the regional. Plus its only 10 minutes at most away from me.
Freddy Schurr
20-05-2007, 13:14
No.14
If you had one dollar right now, what would you buy?
Scores as May 20,2007
1.Hiteak 525
2.Michelle Celio 450
3.Charger 07 275
Jeff 888 250
mocat1530 225
Boiler 175
taylorT 100
InfernoX14 75
KelliV 75
Trilogism 50
ray maniac 50
Cooley744 50
Noah Kleinberg 25
dhoizner 25
Merlin 25
Whytheheckme 25
Side note
To receive full points, your answer must have 3 sentences. If it isn't, you only will receive 5 points.
I would buy myself some candy. A Butterfinger bar would be good right about now. If I had anything left over I would buy something to get rid of my headache.
Michelle Celio
20-05-2007, 13:38
If you had one dollar right now, what would you buy?
If I had one dollar I would give it away. I'm in a pretty generous mood right now. It's probably because of all the stuff I got because of graduation.
Jeff 801
20-05-2007, 14:02
A soda because I can. As well as I need a drink. A Coke sounds good.
whytheheckme
20-05-2007, 17:00
Buy < .3 gallons of gas :p
Jacob
I would give it to the veteran who was giving out the red poppies today at the store. The wearing of poppies in honor America's war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day and takes its origin from the poem "In Flanders Fields," written in 1915 by John McCrae. Veterans service organizations, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), as the VFW distributes poppies annually on Memorial Day and the week before. It is a tradition that I remember from when I was a little girl and I encourage all of us to continue!
JaneYoung
20-05-2007, 17:55
I would donate my dollar to Cynette. :) I would donate it to Cynette as a remembrance of my grandfather's service to our country and the red poppies my grandmother would give me in downtown St. Louis during his veteran years when he was so ill. We still have those poppies as keepsakes.
Freddy Schurr
28-05-2007, 15:04
No.16
What summer movie or movies are you going to see?
Michelle Celio
28-05-2007, 15:13
No.16
What summer movie or movies are you going to see?
I plan on seeing Knocked up. It looks like it'll be pretty funny. I'm not one to go see an action movie. (Spiderman...yuck!)
I plan on seeing tons of movies this summer because alot of good ones are coming out. I hope to see Transformers at the midnight viewing with anyone who wants to go while wearing my "Robot in disguise" t-shirt. The next Harry Potter film is also on my list of movies to see, nut I dont think I will see that at midnight.
Vexkingof716
28-05-2007, 17:00
I plan to see Oceans 13. I also want to see the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. I already saw Delta Farce.
I always start optimistically with a long list of movies that I want to see, but never make it. So I'll hope that on that hottest day of the summer when the AC can't keep up with the heat, that something good is playing. But I do really want to see the new Harry Potter movie.
The only thing I actually plan to see is the new Harry Potter movie. (Of course, that plan has been there for quite some time now. :cool:) Beyond that, it would depend on what I can convince my friends to go see. I might go see Pirates III if I can persuade someone to go see it again.
raymaniac
01-06-2007, 19:08
So far, I've already seen Spiderman 3 and Pirates 3. I plan to see Harry Potter (hopefully in IMAX). I want to see transformers, even though I know it will be a let down.
Jeff 801
01-06-2007, 19:49
I wish to see harry potter. because I've read the book. And I want to see how they understood the book.
Freddy Schurr
03-06-2007, 01:19
No.17
If you could design the Anything Quiz 2 logo, what would it look like?
10 bonus points if you provide a picture of the logo.
Michelle Celio
03-06-2007, 01:22
No.17
If you could design the Anything Quiz 2 logo, what would it look like?
10 bonus points if you provide a picture of the logo.
It would be a question mark, with a 2 in the bottom of the mark, in the circle area. It wouldn't have any fancy things. Really plain and simple.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/Mich_is_awesome/anythingquiz.png
It would be picture of Freedy as the Riddler from the Batman tv show. On his forhead would be a giant number 2. The words "The Anything Quiz" would be across his chest on his outfit.
sorry Freddy, but I have to admit that I don't think the Anything Quiz needs a logo. Both Michelle ahd Dan have offered wonderful choices! So my choice will be the words Anything Quiz 2 written in invisible ink on invisible paper.
Jeff 801
06-06-2007, 10:36
No.17
If you could design the Anything Quiz 2 logo, what would it look like?
10 bonus points if you provide a picture of the logo.
My idea
Freddy Schurr
25-06-2007, 00:25
No.18
What are you doing this summer?
This summer I'll be taking driver's ed and health class at school. I plan on working and hope to find work really soon. My family is planning to go down to Boston sometime in August and I might be going to the D.C. area where i have family who wants me to visit.
This summer I'm taking the time to finally sit down and learn a lot about computers and programming, as well as reading (a lot.) Neither are things I would be able to do throughout the year. I'm also playing ultimate frisbee (w00t) regularly with a bunch of friends, though SC summer weather is all but pleasant.
Jeff 801
25-06-2007, 12:47
I am taking a career research class. Also working on some new ideas. Last I am sleeping.
cooker52
28-06-2007, 22:25
4-H (If you know our team, robotics are included in 4-H)
Scout Camp
Segway!
Backpack trip
And of course...
IRI!!!
Freddy Schurr
01-07-2007, 22:39
No.19
What is your team doing this summer?
Alexa Stott
01-07-2007, 22:42
Croquet. Bocce ball. Ping pong.
You know, those sorts of things. ;)
Jeff 801
01-07-2007, 22:42
nothing much getting funds for next year. working on a demo bot. and last recruiting people for next season
nothing of what i know yet. hopefully we will get our sponsorship packets remade and sent out. we are aiming to putting shelves in our pod, but we have to wait while they redo the tech wing at our school.
Freddy Schurr
09-07-2007, 00:05
No. 20
What is your favorite dog?
Michelle Celio
09-07-2007, 00:34
I really don't like dogs, I had a bad experience as a child. Though, if I had to puck a favorite (whcih apparently I do) I would pick a Newfoundland. They look like giant puppys!
My favorite dog is a poodle-shnopers mix. Its what my dog is. He has a slight overbite, but these great floppy ears. He maybe small, but sometimes he can be loud.
My favorite dog is my goldfish "Fishy." It thinks it is a dog. When ever you go by the fishtank it comes to the front and wags its tail and splashes and begs for food. :ahh: It gets so excited that you can almost visualize a dog who is happy to see its master. We put a new little goldfish in the tank and Fishy has trained it to do the same thing.:D
Jeff 801
09-07-2007, 16:16
the best dog would be one that will do what you say. also one that can stay away from robots. and last one that can take care of it self for 5 days so i could go to first competitionsand not worry.
JaneYoung
09-07-2007, 19:06
Old dogs are my favorite. They live life honestly and it is reflected in their eyes and their dignified gait. Their continued patience with me spans decades.
Freddy Schurr
17-07-2007, 01:33
No.21
What is your favorite T.V show?
My favorite T.V show would have to be Doctor Who. My Aunt and Uncle originally showed me a lot of the original episodes a few years ago. Once the new series came out, I became more interested in it. Within the show, my favorite Doctors had to be Tom Baker and now David Tennant.
cooker52
17-07-2007, 08:53
Mythbusters all the way! What would TV be without them?
I'm a fan of Bones. I really like the premise of the story - forensic anthropologist. I also love the characters and the way they are being allowed to develop and relate with one another.
Jeff 801
17-07-2007, 13:27
Mythbusters is the best. They do some crazy stuff. Last there insurance bill must be huge.
Dan Petrovic
17-07-2007, 14:58
Forget Mythbusters. My favorite show: How It's Made.
Mythbusters all the way! What would TV be without them?
Mythbusters is the best. They do some crazy stuff. and there insurance bill must be huge.
Forget Mythbusters. My favorite show: How It's Made.Psst...guys...don't forget the three sentence rule! Remember that sentences begin with CAPITAL letters! That's how you know it is the beginning of the sentence! And they really shouldnt start with "and" because that means it actually is a clause, not a sentence. (Did you just love how I started that sentence with "And?" :D )
cooker52
17-07-2007, 22:55
I'll remember next time:(
:D
Alexa Stott
19-07-2007, 20:18
My favorite TV show (and band) is Flight of the Conchords. It's so absolutely hilarious. Their songs are ridiculous, yet they sing them so seriously. The episode where Jemaine was calling Bret's girlfriend "Yoko" because he thought she was trying to break up the band.
Freddy Schurr
22-07-2007, 11:59
No.23
How is your summer going so far?
My summer so far has been great. I went to the midnight viewing of Transformers and the release of Harry Potter. The one thing that i do wish I could have done this summer was go to IRI, but because of work and driver's ed I couldn't. Otherwise, this summer has been amazing.
Jeff 801
22-07-2007, 19:55
My summer has been going good. I've mainly have been staying home. As well as creating new robot Ideas.
cooker52
22-07-2007, 22:34
Awesome. Between the best Scout Camp EVER, and an awesome IRI, what else would I have needed. And to top it off, in Augost, I am going backpacking in Glacier National Park, Montana. Then right after school starts, I'm going on a bike ride that includes a hog roast. Top that!! :D
SPurekar
25-07-2007, 22:02
Summer’s been great and pretty much stress free for the first time since 8th grade (no more SATs/ACTs for my parents to panic about). So I had fun on my bday, read Harry Potter, and I’ve basically been hanging out (and doing robotics stuff of course). Only wish I could’ve gone to IRI but we have plenty of other comps in MI, so I guess I shouldn’t complain too much…
Summer? Is it summer already? Actually the line up here is that summer occurs on July 12th and if you are lucky, it is sunny that day. The rest of the time it is just called "construction season."
All I can say is it is GOING FAST!!! I only have three weeks left to get my daughter ready and packed off to college! And five months from yesterday it will be Christmas!
Freddy Schurr
06-08-2007, 22:45
No.24
Can you give me 24 reasons why you like FIRST?
I thought i would list out the options to make it easier to read.
1. Friends
2. Meeting new people
3. Get to build robots
4. Get to work in more real life situations
5. Get to try new things
6. Getting to work with newer technology
7. To be apart of something
8. Get to see what people can accomplish at younger ages
9. Being able to learn about technologies
10. Getting to test skills out
11. Scholarships
13. It has its own culture
14. Being able to work with friends
15. Being able to work with people in different fields
16. Traveling
17. Being able to work with you hands
18. It shows that technology is cool
19. Brings us another step to the future in technology
20. Inspiring to see what can be done in the world
21. Give chance to teach others what you have learned
22. Get to learn how things work
23. Because you get to help others
24. Because FIRST Rocks!
Jeff 801
07-08-2007, 15:59
24 reasons i like first
1. Its fun
2. The robots
3. The people i get to meet
4. The traveling
5. The events
6. Because i said so
7. Friends
8. Meeting new people
9. Get to work in more real life situations
10. Get to try new things
11. Getting to work with newer technology
12. To be apart of something
13. Getting to test skills out
14. Scholarships
15. It has its own culture
16. Being able to work with people in different fields
17. Being able to work with you hands
18. It shows that technology is cool
19. Brings us another step to the future in technology
20. Inspiring to see what can be done in the world
21. Give chance to teach others what you have learned
22. Get to learn how things work
23. Because you get to help others
24. Because it is FIRST
Freddy Schurr
13-08-2007, 00:22
No.25
What is your favorite song?
We Are the Champions, by Queen.
I dont really have a single favorite song. The Time Warp from the Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of my favorites, but I also have other favorites. White and Nerdy by Weird Al is yet another favorite of mine.
I have lots of favorites as well, but nothing really new. One that I put at the top right now is "Valley Song" by The News Boys. It is one of those deep thoughtful songs that I need to hear everyonce in a while to put my priorities back in order.
Pavan Dave
13-08-2007, 13:32
Cake - Going the Distance
Chicago - You're the Inspiration
Tiesto - Adagio or He's a Pirate.
Those 3[or 4] are pretty much my favorite songs. Not really that great in the world of music, but to me they are good enough.
"Seasons of Wither" - Aerosmith
Freddy Schurr
24-08-2007, 22:30
No.26
If you could host a benefit concert, what would the name of the concert be, what would be the objectives of the concert and who would play at your concert?
My benefit concert would be Technocite. I would raise money to help pay for technology classes to be taught at poorer schools so kids could have a better technical education. I would have Weird Al and They Might Be Giants play and if possible have the Mythbusters appear.
Freddy Schurr
31-08-2007, 00:05
Scores as 08/31/07
1.Hiteak 1,075
2.Michelle Celio 685
3.Jeff 888 535
mocat1530 425
Charger 07 275
Boiler 175
taylorT 175
Alexa Stott 100
InfernoX14 80
KelliV 75
ray maniac 75
Trilogism 50
Cooley744 50
Cooker52 35
Noah Kleinberg 25
dhoizner 25
Merlin 25
Whytheheckme 25
Vexkingof716 25
Spurekar 25
JaneYoung 25
Pavan 5
SamSofa330 5
Freddy Schurr
09-09-2007, 16:39
No.27
What is your favorite FIRST competition robot?
Mine is our 2007 robot and MOE's 2004 robot.
Jeff 801
09-09-2007, 20:46
i liked 945 from 2006. they had that ball shooter that could through from close and far. last they had a very robust drive train.
Dan Petrovic
09-09-2007, 21:54
I really like HOT's 2005 robot.
1114 & Pink Team from Triple Play
Wobots from Aim High
I have two that come to mind! I think it was 67's Triple Play robot that started oriented one way and fell over to operate. And team 340's Rack and Roll robot. It was the first robot I saw in action with double lifting ramps and I was just so impressed!
Freddy Schurr
16-09-2007, 19:32
No.28
What team are you on and are you ready for the 2008 season?
I'm on Team 1930, Delta Force. I'm working on being ready for the 2008 season. I would be more ready if all the fund raising for the team was done already.
Dan Petrovic
16-09-2007, 22:45
I'm on team 166 and we aren't ready yet, but we will be with all of the training we're planning.
Jeff 801
17-09-2007, 13:58
I am on team 801. I am ready with 4 years experance I should be. As for the the rest of the team i dont know we have a lot of rookies.
Freddy Schurr
18-09-2007, 00:08
As of this moment, the three sentence rule is still in effect.
cooker52
18-09-2007, 06:45
I'm on Team 1501. We aren't fully ready yet, still need to do some training with our new members. Other than that, we are as ready as we're going to be.
Freddy Schurr
24-09-2007, 18:43
No.29
What do you think of the FTC game this year?
Jeff 801
24-09-2007, 19:13
i like the game. I wish i was able to enter a comption. Over all i think it will be a diffuclte challange.
Freddy Schurr
30-09-2007, 19:43
No.30
What is your favorite donut?
My favorite would have to be apple filled. Its one of my favorite things to have first thing in the morning. Its also great with warm apple cider in the fall.
Jeff 801
30-09-2007, 20:35
I like KK donuts. The clasic glassed ones. They should be hot or else they are ok.
Apple cider cake donuts, preferably freshly made in an orchard with real cider (not that pasteurized stuff).
Finally a question I can answer!!!
My favorite is the jelly stick, made by Dunkin' Donuts! They are heavy and cakey! I just love pondering the effort to squirt the jelly all the way through!
JaneYoung
01-10-2007, 10:44
To join in with the fall weather thoughts -
I like to make doughnuts using canned biscuits.
You can cut them in 1/2 - fry them on each side in a skillet with an inch or so of hot oil - just 'til they are golden.
Then roll them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Serve with hot chocolate with marshmellows and you are good to go.
Now if Texas would just cooperate with fall *sigh*.
Dan Petrovic
01-10-2007, 17:12
Boston Cream Doughnuts...
*drool*
3dude_2231
04-10-2007, 16:43
as an Israeli and a member on my rookie year,
I felt proud seeing MISCAR (1574) getting that far in the championship event.
Freddy Schurr
07-10-2007, 19:47
No.31
What regionals is your team going to this year?
My team is just going to FLR. I hope to go to other regionals though. Going to Atlanta again would be amazing too.
Dan Petrovic
07-10-2007, 22:53
My team is registered for the BAE Systems Granite State Regional and we will determine where we will go for our second competition within the next few weeks.
As of right now it doesn't look like we are going to any regionals. I think we are on the waitlist for Hawaii. I'm pretty sure we will also go to the Fingerlakes regional. But we could wind up someplace else if it fills up before we hear if we are going to Hawaii. I'm also planning on going to a few regionals without the team like Lone Star, but that will depend on the teams final schedule.
JaneYoung
07-10-2007, 23:34
As of right now i I'm also planning on going to a few regionals without the team like Lone Star, but that will depend on the teams final schedule.
*ears perk up* Lone Star? <grin>
418 will be at Lone Star. Our Parents' Association meets this Tuesday and will discuss other '08 possibilities.
Athleticgirl389
07-10-2007, 23:36
I plan on going to the NJ Regional and SBPLI Long Island with my team.
I also plan on going to Chesapeak by myself during break =)
3dude_2231
08-10-2007, 17:45
the only regionals in Israel I'm afraid :D
Jeff 801
08-10-2007, 17:58
Well from what i know we are going to FL. From what i heard is going to be the biggest reagional if anyone would like to tell what they know please message me. Last my team is going there because it is closest but we might be going to the champtionship.
Freddy Schurr
15-10-2007, 22:14
No.32
If I were to make a documentary on FIRST robotics and follow a team from kickoff to championship, what would the title of the documentary be?
Aww, Freddy, I'm not very good at this stuff!
FIRST: From First to Last - the Road to Championships.
(How and I supposed to make this answer three sentences!) :D
FIRST: From FIRST Bolt to Competition.
Its an ok name. It would be sweet if someone was to make a documentary on FIRST that would be put in all movie theaters. That way the message of FIRST could be heard by a whole lot more people.
Jeff 801
16-10-2007, 18:54
FIRST from idea to compleation
I am bad at questions like this. Still i think this title would work. Last since you brought it up i have a question what team would they follow.
raymaniac
16-10-2007, 21:33
FIRST: those awesome kids. And Mentors. Seriously, FIRST is awesome.
Freddy Schurr
21-10-2007, 13:39
No.33
What is the smallest,most expensive item?
I can only really guess this question. My guess would be penny candy. You can find it at some local stores and it really is only worth a penny.
No.33
What is the smallest,most expensive item?Now this is a strange question! I would say that it is hate. Hate is very very small,very petty, but can cost the most in relationships between large and small groups of people. From broken hearts to world wars, the cost of hate is above calculation. :(
JaneYoung
21-10-2007, 18:35
Now this is a strange question! I would say that it is hate. Hate is very very small,very petty, but can cost the most in relationships between large and small groups of people. From broken hearts to world wars, the cost of hate is above calculation. :(
Using the word, small, in my post: small-mindedness. Being small-minded means being judgmental, critical, and stubborn without trying to see another point of view. That can be very costly when it comes to exploring and understanding cultures, peoples, traditions, belief systems, education - life.
Jeff 801
22-10-2007, 17:26
Well i must say this is a strange question. The answer is a 3.0 ghz computer proser. There is one on newegg for $1300 i think.
Trust. The two last sentences of this thread are filler, as the answer is self-explanatory. So there.
whytheheckme
23-10-2007, 23:31
Dust. The smallest 'item' I could think of (without going molecular), and it's free, except when purchased in quantity (for stage use, which is what makes it an 'item') in which case, it is very very cheap.
Freddy Schurr
28-10-2007, 22:38
No.34
What are you going to be for Halloween?
For me, I think that I am going to be myself.
For the most part I will be a wonderful mother passing out candy at my house while all of the little kiddies in the neighborhood trick or treat. But I do have a medieval renaissance queen or some other form of female royalty costume. I might wear it. I wore it for Ruckus, and everyone kept asking me who I was. I need to do more research before I wear hand-me-down costumes.
I'm most likely going to wear my spoiler costume while wearing a deflated spoiler. No one will understand it at school, but it will amuse me. It does leave me wondering if in the future if game pieces will be wearable.
John Wanninger
28-10-2007, 23:22
I'm not sure what I'll be, but I won't be the Washington Monument. 28 years ago I was at a 40,000 person halloween party in Madison Wisconsin, dressed as the Washington Monument. Amazingly enough, I spotted another Washington Monument and walked up to it only to find out that the person inside was my brother! :ahh:
Jeff 801
29-10-2007, 16:57
I dont know what i will be doing. I might go to HHN. Or i might just stay home.
raymaniac
30-10-2007, 18:43
I plan to stay at home and pass out candy. And by pass out candy I mean sit on the porch and pretend to be a scarecrow, and then scare any kids who try to get candy. I'll get candy to eat from my brothers and sister.
3dude_2231
01-11-2007, 18:45
me.
I would probably be raising a few eyebrows, if I were putting on a costume, here in Israel. ^^
Tottanka
02-11-2007, 06:33
I was a FIRSTER!
I was a zombie; I had a "give blood" tshirt on so I suppose I was an 'after' picture for a Public Service Announcement.
I left my makeup on all evening, which became very fun when the kids came to trick-or-treat. When they rang the doorbell I opened the door and stood, holding the bucket o' candy, with a very vacant look on my face. A couple kids poked me to see if I was real.
3dude_2231
03-11-2007, 09:05
A couple kids poked me to see if I was real.
:D :D
Freddy Schurr
04-11-2007, 18:59
No.35
What is your favorite calculator?
Any calculators work for me. I have a TI 84 + that i have several programs on, but its nothing really special. Somewhat want to see a slide rule if you count that as a calculator.
Tottanka
05-11-2007, 03:47
Casio FX for sure.
It counts anything!
Ummm, I really prefer my brain! It has the most amazing computing ability and can expand to handle new concepts and techniques. It might not be as fast as some of those new fangled electronic do-hickies, but it is always available and the batteries never go dead! :rolleyes:
3dude_2231
05-11-2007, 13:46
mmm..
1st place goes to.. my beloved Casio,
and the 2nd place goes to.. MAPLE 9 =], not really a calc, but fun to play with
Jeff 801
05-11-2007, 20:03
I like the Casio fx-115es. It does not do much hard math. Still it does what i need for now.
Freddy Schurr
27-11-2007, 21:21
What do you want for a holiday gift?
Probably a laptop, although a boxing bag would be cool for a winter workout
I'm hoping to get several things from ThinkGeek for Hanukkah. I'm really hoping for a decent soldering kit so I can work on some electronics projects at home. A back lit keyboard would be cool too.
Like the ladies in Miss Congeniality, I'd like World Peace. On a smaller scale, I'd like to have my family together and friends around! And then...just to be a little greedy, I'd love to have a Wii and my very own Mac Book. :yikes: Happy holidays everyone!
Jeff 801
28-11-2007, 10:07
I want a new desktop computer. One that has a high powered CUP. Last one with 3+ GB of RAM.
JaneYoung
28-11-2007, 10:44
I would like an evening (or two) (or three) of Christmas lights - driving around, listening to wonderful music and finding neighborhoods filled with light. A new portable fire extinguisher would be nice. I really should get a new camera, that could be a gift.
Tottanka
29-11-2007, 07:07
A water game for 2008 would be awesome. I also want a car, i really really need one, though i dont believe i will get one. i also really want to see the Israeli off season comming out well as planned. it is scheduled for Hannukah ,or a bit after that.
3dude_2231
01-12-2007, 11:47
uhmm.. a laptop would be awesome =]
but I doubt I'd get one =/
well.. dad's on his way to silicon valley.. something from Fry's I guess would be nice..
(last year I got USB flight yokes ^^)
robokid87
02-12-2007, 14:48
a laptop, guitar hero 3, vex
Freddy Schurr
02-12-2007, 19:45
How is your team doing so far?
Tottanka
02-12-2007, 20:05
First of all, we are ready for our off season next week! We have also recruited about 10 more members and are hoping to get about 10 more when strike is over. All Israeli teams currently have recruiting problems due to an ongoing highschools strike - 40+days so far.
=]
We are doing pretty good. Main thing right now is training new members. We also need to take apart one of our old robots and clean/organize our pod that holds all of our robotics stuff.
Jeff 801
02-12-2007, 22:27
I guess my team is doing good. We have many mentors that have set up training. Last my team has decided on which competitions to go to.
Freddy Schurr
28-12-2007, 20:17
What do you think is the 2008 game?
I think it will deal with mirrors in the corners of the arena. these mirrors will allow ir sensors to tell where certain objects are. The robot would then be able to find them and then place them in special goals.
Jeff 801
29-12-2007, 16:11
i don't have a clue. I will wait until kickoff. I don't want to guess because mine might be better than the game is or i will be so off i will get the two mixed up or something anyways its up to the GDC to come up with the game not me.
feliks_rosenber
15-01-2008, 12:37
This thread has become redundant.
:eek:
Kittybot
15-01-2008, 22:06
Who's done with their robot??
cobrawanabe1699
15-01-2008, 22:40
your mom
Freddy Schurr
15-01-2008, 23:06
Scores will be up tomorrow, before 2.
Scores will be up tomorrow, before 2.yay! I'm hoping for a top ten finish!!!
Hey Freddy! PM or AM? :p
Freddy Schurr
17-01-2008, 12:50
Scores as 01/17/08
1. Hiteak 1750
2. Jeff 888 1035
3. Cynette 850
Michelle Celio 685
Charger 07 275
Boiler 235
taylorT 175
ray maniac 125
JaneYoung 125
Tottanka 105
Alexa Stott 100
InfernoX14 100
KelliV 75
Cooker52 60
Trilogism 50
Cooley744 50
Whytheheckme 50
3dude_2231 45
dhoizner 30
Noah Kleinberg 25
John Wanninger 25
Merlin 25
Vexkingof716 25
Spurekar 25
SamSofa330 10
Pavan 5
SSMike 5
Robokid87 5
Is this the end of Season 2? I could use a new user bar to freshen up by signature! :D
Freddy Schurr
21-01-2008, 00:00
The Anything Quiz will return soon after the build season is over.
Look out for some " surprising, interesting changes in the realm of questioning" for the future of Anything Quiz.
Freddy Schurr
29-02-2008, 20:36
The ANYTHING QUIZ RETURNS
What is the most interesting challenge of the 2008 game?
i think the most intresting thing is how well your reflexes are to see if you can catch your controls when your alliance wall is hit from a robot going at full speed in hybrid mode:P . In all truth though, i think the hardest part is not going over the lines backwards during hybrid mode because you can never guarantee control over the robot. It brings up many penalties.
NOOOO!!! I wanted season two of the anything game to end while I was still close to the top! Darn you Freddy!
Anyway...
I think the addition of the hybrid angle to the autonomous mode was the best and hardest part. Out team has several programmers this year and there was so many choices for them! The hardest design challenge has been the 80 inch rule with the 40 inch ball!
Dan Petrovic
29-02-2008, 22:32
I think the most interesting challenge is grabbing the ball without violating the 80" rule
Jeff 801
29-02-2008, 22:34
I must say the hardest part of this years game is that the 80 in rule. As well as that the game piece is a 40 in ball. No matter what the hardest part is there are always people on FIRST teams that are able to figure out how to complete the game.
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