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Getting ready for UCF!!!

Ten 12 packs of mountain dew .... $45

Inflatable bed with pillow .... $68

A shot at nationals and an endless lifetime of FIRST memories..... priceless


INSPIRATION exsepted at all major and unoffical FIRST comps.
FIRST:
LIVE IT
DREAM IT
BREATH IT

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I second that!

Mmm...so close, i can taste it.... or is that the residual taste of getting my tongue shocked by the OI ac adapter....not sure.

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I think this is the proper time for a big UCF Regional team sing-along.... and since Barenaked Ladies are playing in Orlando tommorow, it's only appropriate.

"Who needs sleep? Well your never gonna get it.
Who needs sleep? Tell me, what's that for?
Who needs sleep? Be happy with what you're getting. There's a guy who's been awake since the second world war."

See you guys Thursday.

WHO DAT BBAT!!? COMBBAT

XBOX LAN party!?
 

A few of the members of Team 408 Roboticks are having a large xbox LAN party the 2 nights that they are there. (Friday night- Saturday night)

We will be staying at the Days Inn @ 11639 East Colonial Blvd. If you want to join in the lan party, an xbox is needed (of course) and a copy of Halo, although we will be playing some other games. (DOA3, project gotham (yes, we're old school-its pg 1)vice city (although not MP) etc.)

Flyers will be posted in select places around the hotel for more information if you want to get in the LAN party. :cool:

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::reserves comments on ely to himself and select ely team members...::

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So since we are closer any teams gonna be at the hilton

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Hey everyone i know alot of people are following this thread and so i would like to bring up something. If you dont know at VCU regional this weekend there was a outbreak of a virus, were alot of people got sick they had the health department come and everything. FIRST made a offical statement to. As i was reading throught the CD thread about it i came to find out that there field, that was used in VCU is coming hear next

hear is the quote from the thread

The symptons are nasty with vominiting and diaheraa some students and mentors ended up in the hospital.
Even though it was sanitized and hopefully died off, i just ask everyone this weekend to wash there hands and desanitize everythign. When human players get off the field wash your hands. Just be careful cause i knwo i dont want it and i dobut anyone else wants it

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gawd im going to orlando then peachtree....ugh im getting sick and that is all there is to it.... :(

Can anyone please help me with a dilemma that i am facing this week for UCF i know there will be wireless internet acess at the competition. However the laptop my school is giving me to bring does not have built in wireless and they dont have a wireless pcmcia card. and i do not own one my self. So i was hoping someone that will be there might have an extra wireless card for me to use for the competition? If anyone does can they please pm me. Thank you in advance.

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i would like to just point out... that whoever read this thread about the virus... they should let every single of their team member know about this whole situation... i really dont think that any of us want something like that happening @ UCF... when a lot of teams have another regional and championship event to go to...

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i agree-- just watch out-- i pray no one gets sick now

i alway get sick after regionals so yeah i pray that i don't this year--- whatever

see ya all there

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i hate it when people Get sick. I hope noone gets scarred and starts wearing masks along with their saftey glasses making UCF Looking all like a sars outbreak.

well lets recap... Robots, practice day scouting. hotel lan party, matches, Swamp and spam connection ;). Bowling aley. more hotell craziness, more matches. Sleep depravation kicks in. Picking, Finals, awards lots of driving. then Sleep for a day and a half then post pictures on delphi...

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Well while talking about this with Nathan Pell(1083), we looked at the FIRST statement about the virus and they said it was prob the norovirus and so Nathan found a fact sheet about it and hear it is

facts on Norovirus

February 2004
Norovirus Fact Sheet
What are noroviruse?

Norovirus is a virus that causes the “stomach flu,” or vomiting and diarrhea, in people.

What are the symptoms of illness caused by noroviruses?

Norovirus illness usually begins 24 - 48 hours after exposure, but can appear as early as 10 hours after exposure.
Symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramping. Sometimes people have a low-grade
fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a general sense of tiredness. The illness is usually brief, with symptoms
lasting only 1 or 2 days.

How serious is norovirus disease?

Norovirus disease is usually not serious, but people may feel very sick. Most people get better within 1 or 2 days,
and have no long-term health effects from the illness. Sometimes people are unable to drink enough liquids to
replace what they lose from vomiting and diarrhea, and they can become dehydrated and need to see a doctor. This
problem usually occurs only among the very young, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.

How is norovirus spread?

Noroviruses are very contagious and spread easily from person to person. The virus is found in the stool and vomit
of infected people. People can become infected in several ways, including eating food or drinking liquids that are
contaminated by infected food handlers, touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then touching
their mouth before handwashing, or having direct contact with another person who is infected and then touching
their mouth before handwashing. Outbreaks also have occurred from eating undercooked oysters harvested from
contaminated waters - cooking kills the virus. Drinking water contaminated by sewage can also be a source of these
viruses. Persons working in day-care centers or nursing homes should pay special attention to children or residents
who have norovirus illness. This virus can spread quickly in these places.

How long are people contagious?

People infected with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to at least 3 days after
recovery. Some people may be contagious for as long as 2 weeks after recovery. Therefore, good handwashing is
important. Persons infected with norovirus should not prepare food while they have symptoms and for 3 days after
they recover. Infected people do not become long-term carriers of norovirus.

Who gets norovirus infection?

Anyone can become infected with these viruses. Because there are many different strains of norovirus, norovirus
infection and illness can re-occur throughout a person’s lifetime.

What treatment is available for people with norovirus infection?

Currently, there is no specific medication or vaccine for norovirus. Norovirus infection cannot be treated with
antibiotics. By drinking fluids, such as juice or water, people can reduce their chance of becoming dehydrated.
Sports drinks do not replace the nutrients and minerals lost during this illness.

Do infected people need to be excluded from school, work or daycare?

Since the virus is passed in vomit and stool, children should not go to daycare or school while they have diarrhea or
vomiting. Once illness ends, children can return to daycare, but handwashing must be strictly monitored. Persons
who work in nursing homes, take care of patients, or handle food should stay out of work until at least three days
after symptoms end.

Can norovirus infections be prevented?

You can decrease your chance of coming in contact with noroviruses by:
• Frequent handwashing with warm water and soap
• Promptly disinfecting contaminated surfaces with household chlorine bleach-based cleaners
• Washing soiled clothing and linens
• Avoiding food or water from sources that may be contaminated
• Cooking oysters completely to kill the virus

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Hahahahahh, you know what's funny? I'm one of the 4 volunteers assigned for unloading that truck on Wednesday for setting up. Oh boy, fun times ahead ;) If you see me coughing in the pits, just don't come by lol. I trust FIRST though, I don't think there will be an issue anymore.

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eew, Please dont Vommet on any robots, Ok mike?