Tom McKay's saved articles

it’s unclear why DirecTV used that term if it is actually raising the craft.

I believe that’s the issue.  They can shut it down so that it doesn’t try to draw on the damaged batteries, but if they do, it’s dead and going to stay that way.  So, they need to move it to a graveyard orbit before they do so.  

While Spaceway-1's broadcasting capabilities have been switched off, there’s no way of preventing it from trying to draw power from damaged cells, according to the company. Read more

What could go wrong?

As messed up as Earth is, it is definitely not as messed up as Mars. How do people think we are going to colonize Mars if we can’t even fix Earth?

Now this is one of the greatest posts of all time at this place.

Steyer looks exactly the same

Finally someone is answering the tough questions!

That’s the magic of Trump tweets, they are so much garbled junk you can make up what you want them to say!

Upgrade from 7 because 10 is secure! /s Read more

We can have a little assassination, as a treat.

Based on the tint in the air from the photos, this is setting up the Mad Max prequels.

Rich advice coming from a guy who has never had a real job in his life. Dude can’t even remember what state he’s lying in. Does anyone take this clown seriously?

Just launch the next Microsoft guys! Come on now, how hard could that be?

Drones will be better tracked and registered than guns. 

Sorry, that was my drone outside your bathroom window the other day. Your diarrhea is all better now I hope? Read more

The mess that is Uber, and the behavior conducted by it's top members is why I left the service years ago and have solely only used Lyft. (Those airline miles with Delta are pretty sweet too)

There is a strong likelihood that Uber will become next year’s biggest fallout on the stock market. Core issues: 1. Increased competition from other ride-hail providers 2. Growing legal issues and resentment as a consequence of its business model 3. Self-driving as a way to eliminate its trickiest and costliest… Read more

Beleaguered taxi giants Uber and Lyft Read more