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Team 832 will be coming to Palmetto; this will be our first time there. We got in late so we might not be on the list yet, but we will be there just the same. And 1102 definitley has a ramp. We climbed it at Peachtree!

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We have a ramp.

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i looked at a list earlier and palmetto wasn't on the list for webcast. i could b wrong, but that is wat was on the first sit last week.

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Dose anyone if there is Team Social and were its at?

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its at one of the USC school of engineering buildings. it isn't far from the colonial center.

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yea I found it
http://www.engr.sc.edu/palmettofirst/team_social.html

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Yep.

http://www.engr.sc.edu/palmettofirst/team_social.html

The State Museum is not too terribly far from the Colonial Center, but far enough to justify moving your car.

Speaking of cars and such, keep in mind that the parking at the Colonial Center is also a very popular commuter lot for USC students, one that is not generally closed down for Palmetto. (Well, it hasn't been closed the past three years.)

I've heard talk of special parking for buses, but I can't confirm that. But if you're coming in cars, come early. By 8:00 AM on a regular class day, things are already a little cozy down there. If you move the car for lunch, expect to take some time to find a new spot!

Also, I'll note that there are food options out there--if you know where you're going. The Russell House University Union has a plethora of quick-service food at tolerable prices (Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Chick-Fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, etc.), and is only about a half-mile from the Colonial Center. You can get there one of two ways: take the Express shuttle (RHUU is only a little bit further along Greene--you can see it from the corner) or walk it. There's a pedestrian underpass below Assembly Street between the Carolina Coliseum and the Law School that will spare you most of the uphill hike, plus the fun of playing human Frogger on Assembly Street. I wouldn't recommend going that path alone at three in the morning, but it's fine during the day.

Alternatively, if the match algorithm gods have smiled upon you and you have more time, I wholeheartedly recommend Gibbes Court at the bottom of Capstone House. This one will all but require a bus--for this one, take the Red shuttle to Capstone at Barnwell--this is a long trip, but it also gives you a nice view of campus. Just be sure to get back on the road before 1:00, as the route goes from two buses to one at that point.

Or, if you're looking for off-campus grub, many students find themselves drawn to Beezer's at 919-B Sumter Street--it's literally across the street from where the Red shuttle stops at on the Horseshoe. They do subs like nobody's business, and eating there on five bucks is entirely possible. Grab a sub, spread out on the Horseshoe for a bit, and hop the Express back down to the Coliseum stop (or walk back, if you want to work off the sandwich).

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From the looks of it NASA won't web cast the event this year, or at least palmetto is not on their list. Is there any other source of web cast or this year there won't be any?

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im not sure if they are or they aren't
earlier in the week palmetto was on the list, but now it isnt

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So, its that time, Palmetto is closing in, only a few days left untill 1251 departs on their 12 hour van voyage!

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The main contacts of teams attending Palmetto received the following from Don Griffith of the University of South Carolina:

2. USC Instructional Services has confirmed with NASA the web cast of the FRC Palmetto Regional.$@# USC Instructional Services facilitates the connection as NASA is the streaming provider. :)

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Hey, UIS does something besides turn nearly every classroom on campus into a "smart" classroom? Awesome. ;)

By the way, if anybody's reading this and thinking "Man, our freshman totally swiss cheesed our flag holder--what are we going to do for Palmetto?!", 1618's got you covered. We'll have a decent supply of 1/2" PVC pipe and end caps in our pit--just ask and we'll get you on your way to handling R15.

(Granted, this pipe may be painted Capitals Gold...but hey, free is free, right?)

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were not going on a bus but close enough

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o... we are ready for this!!! of course our trip is only 2 hours instead of 12, but whatever :cool:.

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1249 the RoboRats will be leaving WV early wednesday for the 6 hour trip south. Like to arrive early and enjoy. Can't wait for the team social and Palmetta Pig