Thank you for this write up, interesting to read. I very nearly opened my own LAN cafe over a decade ago. My business partner and I drafted up detailed plans how the space would look and operate, what rates we would charge, what amenities we would offer, floor plan layout etc.

I felt the same with Rogue One and it’s aged well for me. I watch it all the time on Netflix. Sure it has it’s flaws but I enjoy it all the same and it illustrated that we can tell stories in that universe without a direct Skywalker narrative. I’m cautiously optimistic for Solo. If it is as good as Rogue One, then I…

I’m always skeptical of any outrageous claim but I’m willing to give benefit of doubt for a few reasons:

Target’s atmosphere is definitely it’s shining quality. Almost always fairly quiet, lacked a sense of urgency, bright and clean and modern feeling.

As far as generalizations are concerned, your statement is fairly spot on in terms with how corporations basically operate in any of the software industries. I work in enterprise class software development and its the same here. Avoid moving boxes and individual licenses and get companies to buy in to our SaaS models…

Though this one is more recent, Anker’s sub brand, Nebula did launch the new Nebula Capsule mini-projector via Indegogo crowd funding and from what I’ve read its a great little device and has been actively delivering for a couple months now. To be fair, Anker has a strong reputation and serious manufacturing/sourcing…

My Ford dealer proactively called me today to schedule the service appointment for next week to get my RS tested and repaired. Here’s to hoping they hook me up with a cool rental but I’m sure it’ll be a “meh” car.

Well, he supposedly talked to 911 dispatchers while attempting to get the fire extinguisher from the Rite-aid employee so I’m sure the Police are studying that audio carefully along with store camera footage, as well as any surrounding area cameras (such as intersection cams) so the truth will bear out hopefully.

I’ve tried explaining exactly this to others. Production and supply chain ramp up takes years to do correctly. So many people shout me down when I tell them about the intricacies and challenges in supply chain processes and how many thousands of suppliers feed into a production of an automobile even without ICE…

In all sincerity, PV, should you ever publish literally any form of written work, I will gladly pay money for it. Your posts throughout the years are a beacon in the darkness.

I honestly didn’t know that. I didn’t take too close a look at this title assuming there were only specific things you could do in the game.

1st gear: Big picture/long term view? I very much care about reducing emissions, increasing fuel economy and aggressively pursuing alternative energy and transportation solutions.

This x1000. I explain this to others quite often. It isn’t so much the the size and scope of the universe, it’s time/distance that is the real issue.

That’s quite alright. Drinking will not be a requirement nor do I assume you would be boring by making a choice to not drink. Either way, let’s see how this whole thing shakes out. Stay safe this holiday!

Oh I don’t think so, Sir. You are riding this ship down with the rest of us! Fear not though...I have rum to share.

Tesla likely sources thousands of companies for all kinds of parts. Down to every nut and bolt quite literally. Tesla does not manufacture everything in house. Yes, they have a clear advantage of not needing ICE components but their cars are still complex with many thousands of parts that come from all over the globe.

I agree for the most part that eventually, they will succeed here. I’m only skeptical about the timing of when they can reach 5,000 units a week.

I only included U.S. figures for those cars to paint a picture of just how much manufacturing Tesla is going after, not to say that Tesla is making more than VW or Toyota globally. The actual global market comparison isn’t really important here nor are total global sales figures since we all know they aren’t going to…

I work in the industry. I have every reason to be skeptical. This kind of mass production is extremely hard to do correctly and successfully in any time frame.

I understand the nuance in the industry quite well and have worked in the supply chain directly and indirectly for almost all major auto manufacturers (both in production infrastructure as well as software workflow automation and design).